Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

The story follows Tao Sheng Yu, a scholar who meets Yu Qu E, a mysterious guest who reveals himself as a ghost preparing for an examination. Yu demonstrates an extraordinary ability to copy and memorize texts by burning the drafts after reading. He discusses the examination process, spiritual realms, and fate with Tao. Later, a character named Zi Jin arrives, who takes the examination and helps his friend Fifth Brother secure a position as a South Sea envoy. The narrative explores themes of destiny, literary pursuits, and the interconnectedness of spiritual and mortal worlds, revealing complex relationships between characters navigating examinations and personal ambitions.

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