Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Yan Tang Village, near Wen Dao Academy, faces a dire situation with starving kiln workers confronting academy representatives. Tensions rise as Jia Huan, a young negotiator, attempts to broker a food distribution deal. Despite reaching a tentative agreement for porridge relief, Jia Huan suspects ulterior motives from the kiln workers. As night falls, the academy prepares for potential conflict, with Jia Huan feeling the weight of responsibility. The gates open, allowing the first group of starving people to enter, while the kiln workers plot their next move, indicating a brewing confrontation. The atmosphere is charged with uncertainty and danger.

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