Koala Reads

"Mr. Ge, whose full name was Ge Qingyun, hailed from a humble background but was extremely fond of learning. He was well - read and brimming with talent in his youth. However, it seemed he lacked a bit of luck, for he failed the imperial examinations time and time again. Relatives and friends turned a cold shoulder to him, and gradually lost touch."

"Despite this, Ge Qingyun persisted in taking the imperial examinations. It was not until he was thirty - eight that he finally passed and became a low - ranking official in the prefectural government. For many years, he was overlooked and unappreciated."

"As his frustration grew, Ge Qingyun became disheartened. After seeing things more clearly, he resigned from his official post and turned to business."