Through the haze, I glimpsed the image of that handsome man and beautiful maidservant, reading together in the past.
It's so similar, so incredibly similar.
Cheng Tingrui walked over at that moment.
"Ah Li, do you like this book? If you do, take it home and read it."
Ah Li was terrified.
The book he was holding was a unique copy.
He carefully placed it back and respectfully said, "Master Cheng, you do indeed like it. However, this is a unique copy and should be treasured. I dare not touch it without permission."
"It's alright." Cheng Tingrui personally took the book down and handed it to him. "A book is just a book. Its value is only realized when someone reads it. If no one reads it, what's the difference between it and a pile of waste paper?"
Ah Li accepted the book with both hands: "Thank you, Master Cheng. Then... may I borrow this book to take back and copy it?"
"Copying?" Cheng Tingrui frowned.
Ahri was a little flustered.
The value of a rare book lies precisely in its rarity.
If a copy exists, then the unique copy is no longer unique, and its value is no longer what it used to be.
His request was rather abrupt.
It's understandable that Master Cheng was somewhat displeased.
However, Cheng Tingrui did not accuse him of anything: "Your mother said you were planning to take the imperial examination this spring?"
"Yes, I'd like to try this year. If it doesn't work out this year, I'll try again in three years."
"In that case, you should focus on preparing for the imperial examination. You don't need to copy this book yourself; it's too much trouble. I will find someone to copy it and send the copy to your home."
Ah Li was somewhat taken aback: "Then... I'll have to trouble Manager Cheng."
There's no need for us to thank each other.
Ahri: Uh... that's so embarrassing?
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