A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Shen Ming Wen is shocked by his mother Li Shi's harsh rejection, feeling abandoned after years of being the family's scholar. As he kneels and pleads for her affection, she dismisses him, expressing disdain for his failures. Meanwhile, the family gathers to celebrate Shen Xi's recent success in the county exam, causing tension as Shen Ming Wen feels overlooked. The Elderly Lady, in high spirits, discusses Shen Xi's future, but her insistence on caution frustrates her sons, who advocate for Shen Xi's potential. A family quarrel erupts over ambitions and expectations, leading to a chaotic yet revealing family dinner, highlighting the dynamics of favoritism and unfulfilled aspirations within the Shen family.

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