As Zhuang Qiu explained, some people from the literary world present nodded in approval:
"As expected of a literary master, this arduous journey of life is truly remarkable, with profound themes."
"Yes, this novel explores the meaning of life; it's a difficult journey..."
"The novel has a lot of tension and suspense, and the characters are very well designed. It is truly a masterpiece."
"After this 'Life's Bitter Journey' came out, it is probably the most poignant novel in the Great Xia Dynasty."
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Of course, the vast majority of students at Beijing University were completely bewildered at this moment:
"What on earth is Master Zhuang talking about? I haven't read any of his novels!"
"I don't know, it seems to be something about life being very bitter."
I just don't know why, but it sounds a bit like he's making a fuss over nothing.
"Ahem, he's a literary master, so what he said must make sense."
I just don't know when Director Xu will start his speech; I'd like to ask him about kung fu and Iron Man.
"Yes, I wonder what the topic of Director Xu's speech will be today. I suppose it will be about making movies."
"Sigh, why does this Master Zhuang have so much to say? I'm getting sleepy listening to him."
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In fact, the students present were quite well-behaved.
Those watching the speech via live stream were already impatiently cursing.
After all, people listen to your speech because they want to learn something useful.
As for that dreaded thing called 'reading comprehension,' we've already been poisoned enough by it when we were in school, and we don't want to go through it again while watching a live stream!
That's right! Master Zhuang's analysis of his own book, 'A Life's Bitter Journey,' is practically a live reading comprehension exercise!
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