Conscience is guilty

Author: A Candy
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Publish Date: 2007-03-01
Features: This book tells the story of 1930s Shanghai, where the film photographer Shen Junchu deeply loves his girlfriend, the radio host Xu Manli. However, due to his introverted personality, he is unable to propose to her. In frustration, Manli broadcasts a radio drama she wrote herself. In the drama, the photographer Junchu regrets missing Manli's marriage proposal and buys a ring to meet her, but Manli is killed in a car accident. Junchu lives in longing for Manli afterward. Later, another woman, Ssan, appears. Ssan is the wife Junchu's mother arranges for him to marry in order to ease his grief over Manli. However, Junchu spends his days wandering in the attic, ignoring Ssan's care. While Ssan deeply loves Junchu, she cannot bring him happiness. Until one day, Ssan sees Manli, who cannot leave, lingering nearby.