Silver Fox.

Summary

Yang Huai Yu, heartbroken over a rejected marriage proposal to Su Mei, struggles with alcohol and erratic behavior. Despite his military family's status, Su Mei's family, with a noble reputation, refuses the match. Tie Xin Yuan, who influenced Yang with mushroom powder, reflects on the importance of maintaining composure and integrity. He values caution and virtue, as emphasized in "Doctrine of the Mean," and avoids claiming undue credit, understanding the dangers of ambition and the historical fate of overreaching figures. Meanwhile, he navigates the complexities of gift-giving in officialdom, learning from a folk tale about promotion strategies. The narrative highlights the contrast between Yang's turmoil and Tie's strategic, principled approach to life.

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