The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Da Guang feels embarrassed after being caught visiting a brothel by his younger relatives. He talks to his nephew, Li Yan Qing, about his father's disgraceful past, revealing that Li Yan Qing's father, once a promising scholar, fell from grace after taking an exam for a county magistrate's nephew. This led to his disgrace and subsequent poverty, which affected the family deeply. Li Yan Qing reflects on his father's struggles and feels a heavy burden to succeed in his education to restore the family's honor. After returning home to find his house in ruins, he is comforted by his dog, Da Hei, and decides to stay with his Aunt Hu. That night, he dreams of being his father, further contemplating their intertwined fates. Meanwhile, at Shi Lin Yuan bookstore, the owner becomes intrigued by a manuscript written by Li Da Qi's son, leading to a discussion about its potential.

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