A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

In the early days of grading, Shen Xi found the task manageable due to his photographic memory, unlike his fellow examiners who struggled with the dense texts. By August 27, 430 papers remained for final selection. Shen Xi insisted on a rigorous four-round elimination process, frustrating the other examiners who felt sidelined. Despite their protests, Shen Xi remained firm, leading to heated debates with his co-examiner, Jin Gui. Ultimately, 135 papers were selected, including some with poor marks, defying expectations. Shen Xi's determination to uphold fairness led to tensions with external officials, hinting at deeper corruption within the grading system.

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