Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the 12th year of Yongzhi, the Jia family prepared for ancestral worship at Ningguo Mansion. Jia Rong and Jia Lian invited Jia Huan to preside over the ceremony. Jia Huan, managing the Bixue Cream business, had not reviewed accounts until that day. The family discussed Xue Pan's recent behavior and his connections, highlighting the shifting dynamics within the Jia family. Jia Huan remained indifferent to Xue Pan's arrogance, while the younger members expressed disdain for him. The chapter concludes with a surprise summons from Jia Rong's grandfather, Jia Jing, who had distanced himself from family affairs.

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