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A scholar named Kong Yiji, a regular at a tavern in Luchen, is ridiculed for his pedantry and tattered long gown, symbols of a bygone era. Despite his learning, he's impoverished and resorts to petty theft, ultimately facing a tragic end that reflects the societal changes and the plight of intellectuals in early 20th century China.

A man's diary entries reveal his growing paranoia and belief that everyone around him, including his family, are cannibals. His descent into madness is intertwined with social commentary on traditional Chinese society.