October 29, 2025, morning, sunny. Pu Songling's former residence is a low-lying but sizable courtyard with a small pond in the northwest corner, appearing to be the dwelling of a relatively wealthy commoner. It blends seamlessly with the other farmhouses in the village, almost indistinguishable except for the Pu Songling statue inside. It mirrors Pu Songling's ordinary yet slightly extraordinary life. The model includes the entire courtyard.1