A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

Shen Xi, a young boy, visits his elderly grandmother to pay his respects and hear stories about their once-prosperous family, the Shen clan. The grandmother fondly recounts their glorious past, when they were wealthy landowners with influence over local officials. However, due to mismanagement by Shen Xi's great-uncle, the family's fortunes declined. Despite this, the grandmother remains hopeful that Shen Xi and his elder brother can help revive the family's glory. Shen Xi, inspired by his grandmother's tales, vows to assist his brother in restoring the Shen clan's prosperity once he grows up. The grandmother, pleased with Shen Xi's ambition, encourages him to take charge if his brother falters, even suggesting locking him up if necessary, all for the betterment of the family.

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