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Qing -> The Scholars -> Examiner Zhou picks out true talent. Butcher Hu cuts up rough after good news -> 37

:「!」:「。」:「婿婿婿!」「That was what I call a friendly slap,」 said one of the neighbours. 「Wait till Mr. Fan finishes washing his face. I bet he can easily wash off half a basin of lard!」 「Mr. Hu!」 said another. 「This hand of yours will be too good to kill pigs any more.」 「No indeed,」 replied the butcher. 「Why should I go on killing pigs? My worthy son-in-law will be able to support me in style for the rest of my life. I always said that this worthy son-in-law of mine was very learned and handsome, and that not one of those Chang and Zhou family officials in the city looked so much the fine gentleman. I have always been a good judge of character, I don't mind telling you. My daughter stayed at home till she was more than thirty, although many rich families wanted to marry her to their sons; but I saw signs of good fortune in her face, and knew that she would end up by marrying an official. You see today how right I was.」 He gave a great guffaw, and they all started to laugh.


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