Aphasia

If we are deprived of language, will we be deprived of a place to live?

Hong Kong writer Lau Chi-wah's first novel

The principal requires that the contracted Chinese teacher Ling Yuhui must pass the benchmark test in Mandarin before she can be eligible for renewal. Ling, who is accustomed to teaching in Cantonese, feels threatened and deliberately tries to drive away Hui. Unexpectedly, Hui ended her life in a shocking way...

After Hui's death, no one dared to approach her seat filled with mirrors, and a gloomy atmosphere enveloped the office. Ling received a call from the media to inquire about the cause of Hui's death. Unexpectedly, a report was written that was unfavorable to the school. Ling, who just wants to keep her job, is like a mirror image of Hui, projecting her confusion and worries about life.

I was just asked to teach in a different language. How did I know that the world would change accordingly?