Other language: Vietnamese
Striving in the Red Mansion.
Chapter 38: Why Not Read?. [37]
Summary
In the Jia household, Jia Huan struggles with distractions after offending a steward's wife, impacting his studies. His teacher, Lin Ju Ren, notices his preoccupation and encourages him to focus on learning, emphasizing the importance of education over business pursuits. Jia Huan expresses his desire to earn money for a better life, but Lin Ju Ren reassures him that achieving academic success will provide security and respect. Despite Jia Huan's concerns about the time it may take to pass the scholar exam, Lin Ju Ren believes in his potential. The conversation highlights the tension between ambition and the realities of their social environment, ultimately stressing the value of education as a means to escape his current situation.Full content
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