Life is only hard when you stand up

I’ve always believed in being more of an observer. Why struggle when what will be will be? Some might call it ‘giving up’, but my philosophy has ensured a life without incident.

There’s no use despairing over my hometown being knocked down, or that a murder occurred on our street. Getting involved would only cause trouble. Though now it seems Ma Li wishes to divorce. She’ll see sense eventually – it certainly isn't my fault…

Yang Zhengguang’s psychodrama scrutinises a self-proclaimed scholar’s inner world, satirising the delusions we maintain in order to justify continuing in the tedious routine of daily life.