American - Translation

Upon entering the master suite, the mother is horrified to find a large mirrored armoire placed directly at the foot of the bed.

: To fix the bad omen, the mother gives her daughter a second mirror as a housewarming gift. She places it above the headboard so the two mirrors face each other, claiming this will now multiply her daughter's "peach-blossom luck" and guarantee a grandchild by the following spring. Key Stories in this Section American Translation

: Rose is paralyzed by an impending divorce until her mother, An-mei, reminds her that she lacks "wood"—the internal strength to stand up for herself. Rose eventually finds her voice and refuses to be "uprooted" by her husband. Upon entering the master suite, the mother is

: Lena struggles in a marriage where she and her husband strictly split every expense. Her mother, Ying-ying, predicts the failure of the marriage because it lacks a "sturdy" foundation, a feeling she connects to the literal slant of the floor in Lena's house. Key Stories in this Section : Rose is