Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Zhang Liang Zhe visits Zhiren Bookshop, waiting for Jia Huan, who arrives with plans to print 2,000 copies of the revised "Academy Lectures." The headmaster's revision combines interpretations from various scholars, enhancing student understanding. Jia Huan faces challenges in finding a large printing house and distributing the books. He meets Zhang Yuan Wai, who quotes 3,000 taels for printing, a significant financial burden for Jia Huan. They negotiate profit-sharing for selling the books, aiming for a price of 1 tael each. Jia Huan hopes to expedite printing with typesetters from the Imperial Academy. Upon returning to the academy, he learns of a tragic incident involving a senior student.

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