The Carefree Young Scholar.

Summary

In a dark alley, a plump young man encounters a mysterious voice offering to help him write poetry for a price. The voice promises to alleviate his worries about attracting women and being mocked by scholars. After some hesitation, the young man agrees to pay 1,000 taels for a poem, believing it could impress a lady named Ying Ying. Later, he presents the poem at a gathering, shocking the audience with its quality. The once-mocked young man gains newfound respect, especially from those who previously ridiculed him, realizing the value of his investment in poetry and his ability to captivate others.

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