Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Huan is surprised by Jia Baoyu's disdain for the official career path, realizing their differing values. Jia Huan believes in fulfilling familial duties, while he finds Jia Baoyu unworthy of friendship due to past failures. Lin Daiyu's playful inquiry about Jia Huan's ambitions leads to tension. Jia Baoyu's emotional outburst over a magical jade pendant disrupts the gathering, causing concern among the family. Despite the chaos, Wang Xifeng attempts to mediate, emphasizing family harmony. The incident highlights the complexities of relationships within the Jia family, revealing personal conflicts and the struggle for acceptance.

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