The First Saint Of Literature.

Summary

Yang Lin and Yan Yuan Li discuss the quality of this year's candidates in a county examination. Yan Yuan Li notes that the candidates are better than last year, and one candidate, Xu Xiao Yue, is finishing quickly. Chen Ze Jing, an examiner, warns against breaking rules, leading to a tense exchange with Yang Lin. Chen Ze Jing is particularly focused on Xu Xiao Yue, hoping to catch him cheating due to his notorious reputation. However, Xu Xiao Yue performs exceptionally well. The exam theme surprises Yang Lin and Shi Ping, as it revolves around warfare, which they believe is inappropriate for the candidates. Chen Ze Jing argues that experience isn't necessary to write about such topics, igniting further tension.

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