Zhang Ye knew what he was worth. He quickly shook his hands and said, “I won’t be able to write it. I don’t dare to blaspheme the classics, and indeed lack the ability. This is the truth. Hur Hur. I can only analyze and theorize. If you really wanted me to write, that would be a joke. I won’t be able to do a better job than the continuer who did the last 40 chapters. The text in it isn’t something anyone can emulate. This is also why I’m very amazed at Gao E or the anonymous person. Maybe he did not write in accordance with Cao Xueqin’s original intentions, and there were problems with the plot and character. No one can deny his amazing accomplishments in the field of literature and his writing. He also made great contributions by spreading ‘Dream of the Red Chamber’.”
Everyone was still engaging in discussions.
Zhang Ye lowered his hand, gesturing for them to quieten down. “With the course over, then I will need to talk about the elective class’ exam. There are many characters in ‘Dream of the Red Chamber’. Some characters are more familiar to others, and there are others who no one pays attention to. However, each character is important. So for the assessment, other than everyone’s attendance, everyone is to write an analysis of a ‘Dream of the Red Chamber’ character. Just one will do. Note, do not just copy from the internet, but one which you analyze and understand yourself. It is assigned today, but as the class’ schedule is tight, and it’s almost the holidays, the deadline is tomorrow at noon by the latest.”