The story of “Night Ferry” appeared as the preface of the book “Night Ferry”(《夜航船》), written by the Chinese essayist and historian Dai Zhang (张岱) of the Ming Dynasty.
昔有一僧人，与一士子同宿夜航船。士子高谈阔论，僧畏慑，拳足而寝。僧人听其语有破绽，乃曰：“请问相公，澹台灭明是一个人、两个人？”士子曰：“是两个人。”僧曰：“这等尧舜是一个人、两个人？”士子曰：“自然是一个人！”僧乃笑曰：“这等说起来，且待小僧伸伸脚。”
余所记载，皆眼前极肤浅之事，吾辈聊且记取，但勿使僧人伸脚则亦已矣。故即命其名曰《夜航船》。
This is a personal site to host some of the manuscripts I have written in the past, with occasional updates on the collection of these essays. As an amateur writer, I am sure there are flaws in the stories that prompt readers to “stretch their feet”. For me, however, it has been a thrilling and memorable experience to write about a childhood hero, and to connect with others who also cherish the same love and respect. This site also blogs random thoughts and trivia I noted down infrequently as life goes on.
Night Ferry 