As I tidied my room on March 30, I made an unexpected discovery: a gecko nestled in the corner of my bookshelf. I pondered how and when it had entered. Armed with a stick, I attempted to coax it out, but it eluded my efforts, vanishing into thin air. This morning, I revisited the same corner of the bookshelf and there it was, concealed behind the glove compartment. Determined to relocate it, I fetched an empty bottle and skillfully guided the gecko inside, eventually releasing it outdoors. In Chinese culture, this creature is symbolically referred to as the “keeper of the house,” believed to bring good fortune. However, candidly speaking, I felt uneasy having it share my living space, so I am now relieved that it resides beyond my home’s walls.
