Chapter 3: Taking the Examination Again
Scholars - Bab 3
Three years passed, and Zhou Jin prepared to participate in the provincial examination once more. This time, he studied more diligently, spending every day reading at his desk. He believed that heaven rewards the diligent, and as long as he made enough effort, he would definitely succeed.
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Zhou Jin's learning methods also changed. He not only read the classics but also began reading historical and literary works. He believed these books could broaden his horizons and improve his writing skills.
Tiga tahun berlalu, dan Zhou Jin bersiap untuk berpartisipasi dalam ujian provinsi sekali lagi. Kali ini, dia belajar lebih rajin, menghabiskan setiap hari membaca di mejanya. Dia percaya bahwa surga menghargai orang yang rajin, dan selama dia melakukan usaha yang cukup, dia pasti akan berhasil.
During the preparation period, Zhou Jin met a scholar named Fan Jin. Fan Jin was also from a poor family and had similar experiences to Zhou Jin. The two quickly became friends, encouraging and helping each other.
Metode belajar Zhou Jin juga berubah. Dia tidak hanya membaca karya klasik tetapi juga mulai membaca karya sejarah dan sastra. Dia percaya buku-buku ini dapat memperluas wawasannya dan meningkatkan keterampilan menulisnya.
Fan Jin's fate was somewhat different from Zhou Jin's. He had participated in the provincial examination many times but failed each time. However, Fan Jin did not give up and believed that one day he would succeed. This spirit deeply inspired Zhou Jin.
Selama masa persiapan, Zhou Jin bertemu dengan seorang sarjana bernama Fan Jin. Fan Jin juga berasal dari keluarga miskin dan memiliki pengalaman serupa dengan Zhou Jin. Keduanya dengan cepat menjadi teman, saling menyemangati dan membantu.
Zhou Jin and Fan Jin prepared for the examination together, correcting each other's articles and discussing problems. Their friendship became deeper during the preparation. They agreed that no matter who passed first, they would help the other.
Nasib Fan Jin agak berbeda dari Zhou Jin. Dia telah berpartisipasi dalam ujian provinsi berkali-kali tetapi gagal setiap kali. Namun, Fan Jin tidak menyerah dan percaya bahwa suatu hari dia akan berhasil. Semangat ini sangat menginspirasi Zhou Jin.
The day of the provincial examination finally arrived. Zhou Jin and Fan Jin went to the examination venue together, bid each other farewell, and wished each other good results. This time, Zhou Jin carried more confidence and determination.
Zhou Jin dan Fan Jin bersiap untuk ujian bersama, saling mengoreksi artikel dan mendiskusikan masalah. Persahabatan mereka menjadi lebih dalam selama persiapan. Mereka setuju bahwa tidak peduli siapa yang lulus lebih dulu, mereka akan membantu yang lain.
Hari ujian provinsi akhirnya tiba. Zhou Jin dan Fan Jin pergi ke tempat ujian bersama, saling berpamitan, dan saling mendoakan hasil yang baik. Kali ini, Zhou Jin membawa lebih banyak kepercayaan diri dan tekad.