New Interpretation of Strange Tales.

Summary

Wang Cheng, from a declining bureaucratic family, struggles with poverty alongside his wife. After finding a lost gold hairpin, he returns it to an old woman who reveals her connection to his grandfather, a ceremonial official. Grateful, she helps them with silver to start a business. Despite numerous setbacks during his journey to the capital, including harsh weather and theft, Wang Cheng remains determined. After losing money on cloth, he discovers a quail-fighting match that reignites his hope for financial gain. Encouraged by a shop owner, he plans to invest in quails, seeking a new opportunity for success.

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