Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Huan spent two nights at Lai Da's place and returned to the Jia residence on the Dragon Boat Festival, receiving numerous gifts that highlighted his literary fame. After sorting the gifts at Wendao Academy, he learned about Qin Keqing's asceticism at Qixia Temple, which stirred discussions among the Jia family. Jia Huan pondered the implications of her absence and the potential romantic involvement of Jia Baoyu and Qin Zhong. He later had lunch with Gong Sun Liang, who invited him to explore local attractions. Meanwhile, Jia Huan overheard classmates discussing his exam ranking, revealing mixed opinions about his abilities and the competitive atmosphere at the academy.

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