"Lin Wanyue, what else do you have to say? The evidence is irrefutable, do you still want to quibble?" Su Jinli looked at Lin Wanyue, his eyes full of anger and contempt.
Lin Wanyue's face instantly turned pale as paper. She had never imagined that Su Jinli actually had such irrefutable evidence. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but could only stammer, "I...I...", unable to utter a complete sentence.
"Lin Wanyue, plagiarizing other people's works is a disgrace to society! You claim to be a talented woman, but you do such a shameful thing. It is really despicable." A noble lady who couldn't stand Lin Wanyue's arrogant attitude couldn't help but stand up and scolded her loudly.
The other noble ladies followed suit and condemned Lin Wanyue's behavior. Lin Wanyue was so ashamed that she wished there was a crack in the ground so she could crawl into it and avoid the piercing gazes of the crowd.
"Su Jinli, I'm sorry. I was jealous of you and was obsessed with it, so I did this. I know I was wrong, please forgive me." Lin Wanyue finally lowered her proud head and apologized to Su Jinli in a crying voice.
Su Jinli looked at Lin Wanyue with disdain in her eyes. "I hope you won't do this again. The poetry club is a place for everyone to exchange ideas, learn, and make progress together, not a tool for you to fight for fame and fortune or satisfy your selfish desires. If you truly love poetry, you should rely on your own efforts to create, instead of doing such despicable things."
After this incident, the poetry society's reputation not only remained unaffected by the incident, but, thanks to Su Jinli's integrity and talent, it attracted even greater attention. Witnessing Su Jinli's courage and resolve in the face of injustice, as well as her exceptional talent, they sparked a renewed yearning and curiosity for the poetry society. Su Jinli, in turn, became even more determined to run the poetry society successfully. She understood that the poetry society was more than just a venue for literary exchange; it was also a stage for her to realize her ideals and showcase her talents. She wanted the poetry society to become a true spiritual home for the talented women of Beijing.
In the days following the poetry gathering, Su Jinli didn't let Lin Wanyue's apology get to her head. She knew that if such a matter wasn't properly addressed, it could negatively impact the poetry club's atmosphere. So, she decided to convene a meeting within the poetry club to discuss how to prevent similar incidents from happening again and how to create a more fair, just, and positive environment for creative exchange.
On the day of the meeting, the members of the poetry club arrived early in the elegant room. Su Jinli sat at the main seat, her expression serious and earnest. She looked at each member present and slowly said, "Sisters, I believe you are all aware of what happened during this poetry gathering. Plagiarism is a blasphemy against creation and a harm to our poetry club. The original intention of establishing the poetry club was to enable everyone to learn from each other, inspire each other, and jointly improve their talents in the world of poetry. Therefore, we must prevent this behavior from happening again."
A noble lady stood up, nodded, and said, "Miss Su is right. This incident has exposed possible loopholes in the management of the poetry society. We should establish some clear rules and have severe punishment measures for bad behavior such as plagiarism."
The other ladies all agreed. Then, everyone began discussing the specific rules. One proposed that the works of poetry society members must undergo strict review before being published or exhibited to ensure originality. Another suggested that if plagiarism was discovered, the plagiarist would be disqualified from the poetry society and criticized among the talented women in the capital.
After a lively discussion, the poetry club finally developed a comprehensive set of rules. Su Jinli looked at these rules with a sense of relief. She knew that only by establishing good order and norms could the poetry club develop in the long run.
While formulating the rules, Su Jinli also realized that relying solely on rules to constrain members was not enough; it was more important to cultivate everyone's creative passion and moral awareness. Therefore, she decided to regularly hold creative lectures and exchange activities within the poetry club, inviting well-known writers from the capital to share their creative experiences and inspire everyone's creative inspiration.
With the implementation of these measures, the atmosphere within the poetry society improved significantly. Members' creative enthusiasm intensified, and they learned from and encouraged each other, producing many excellent works. As a result, the poetry society gained a higher reputation within the capital's literary circles, attracting more women who loved poetry to join.
Lin Wanyue, after this incident, deeply realized her mistakes. She spent some time reflecting on her past and working hard to improve her poetry. She no longer held her former arrogance, but instead humbly sought guidance from others and diligently studied the techniques of poetry. She hoped that through her own efforts, she could regain everyone's recognition.
Throughout this process, Su Jinli didn't ignore Lin Wanyue. Seeing the change in her, she decided to give her a chance. She invited her to participate in some small exchange activities with the poetry club and encouraged her to bravely present her work. Lin Wanyue was deeply grateful for Su Jinli's tolerance and help, and she worked even harder on her work, hoping to live up to Su Jinli's expectations.
Over time, under Su Jinli's meticulous management, the poetry society became a unique cultural landmark in the capital. The works of its members spread not only within the capital but also beyond, contributing to the cultural prosperity of Dajing. In the process, Su Jinli also gained more friendships and respect, and her life became more colorful because of the poetry society.
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