"Uncle-Master." "Hmm?" "Tell me, what are we studying for?" "Studying has many uses!" "I can't become an official. Besides, I already know a lot of characters! I think that's enough!" "You've got it backwards. We learn to read so we can study, but studying isn't about learning to read. Characters are a tool, not an end in themselves. Our purpose is to gain the life experiences and insights of others through reading. Of course, it's also about the many conclusions, knowledge, and experiences that others have painstakingly researched and come to." "Uncle-Master, would you like one?" "Sure... Hmm, it's really quite delicious." "Here's another one for you." "Thank you! Ao Chun, you're so kind." "Hehe... Uncle-Master, would you like to stay for dinner? My cooking

