Now, when Xu Xiaofeng recalls this past event, she can't help but feel a sense of emotion. She realizes that she was too attached to her own views at the time and didn't try to understand the other person's perspective. If she had been more tolerant and understanding, perhaps their friendship would not have broken down. However, time has passed, and nothing can be undone. Now Xu Xiaofeng can only silently wish her former friend a happy life.

Seeing Xu Xiaofeng looking at the front with a depressed look, Xu Yingying waved her hand in front of Xu Xiaofeng's eyes and asked, "Aunt, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, I just thought about the past." Xu Xiaofeng felt that it was all old things and it was better not to mention them.

"Is it about the story of this book?" Li Tongxin, who was standing aside, didn't realize that Aunt Xu didn't want to mention it, but asked out of her interest in "Dream of Red Mansions".

Li Tongxin's question made Xu Xiaofeng feel that she was really thinking too far. In fact, the incident happened a long time ago, and it was no big deal to talk about it.

So I told it like a story: "It's nothing, actually. I just remembered that when I was reading Dream of the Red Chamber, my best friend and I fell in love with the two protagonists in the book."

Xu Xiaofeng's thoughts drifted away, as if she were transported back to that youthful era. She and her friends immersed themselves in the world of "Dream of the Red Chamber," moved by the love story of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. They passionately discussed the plot, each defending their favorite characters. Back then, they were filled with passion and dreams, believing that life would be as beautiful and pure as the books. However, time passed, and those beautiful memories gradually faded. Only "Dream of the Red Chamber" remained, quietly bearing witness to those youthful years.

"Two protagonists? That's such a coincidence!" Li Tongxin was very surprised to hear this news. She naturally assumed that the two protagonists referred to the hero and heroine in the story. However, Li Tongxin did not expect that the two protagonists Xu Xiaofeng was referring to were not the traditional hero and heroine, let alone the kind of characters in a romantic relationship.

"It's really a coincidence that my favorite character is Lin Daiyu. Although her fate is full of twists and turns, I deeply admire her inner tenacity and rebellious spirit. Lin Daiyu's persistence and pursuit of love, as well as her unwillingness to succumb to her own fate, all moved me. Lin Daiyu expresses her emotions in her own unique way. Although she sometimes seems a little sensitive and fragile, this is her true side." Teresa Teng talked about the reason why she likes Lin Daiyu.

Xu Xiaofeng then continued, "My friend is particularly fond of Xue Baochai. She thinks Xue Baochai is decent and generous in her interpersonal relationships, and is particularly good at handling complex interpersonal relationships. Xue Baochai's intelligence and calm rationality are admirable, and she also displays a mature and stable charm. However, because Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai are rivals in love in the book because of Jia Baoyu, there is a subtle competition and conflict between them, which is also an important plot in the story."

Xu Yingying, who was standing by, thought of something after hearing what Xu Xiaofeng said, but before she could grasp it, she was interrupted by Li Tongxin's next words, just like an inspiration!

"What? Love rival? Then who is the villain?" Li Tongxin was shocked by the amount of information contained in Aunt Xu's words.

Xu Xiaofeng smiled and shook her head. "There aren't any villains. 'Dream of the Red Chamber' isn't a work that's simply divided into two camps: good and evil. Every character is complex and multifaceted. Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai are both excellent female characters, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. You can't simply define one as a villain."

"Ah? That's it?" Li Tongxin wasn't convinced by this answer, feeling a little disappointed. She'd thought there was a villain, and it had instantly made her lose interest in reading this famous novel.

"That's right. They just have different personalities; there's no real conflict." After experiencing some life, Xu Xiaofeng recounted her and her friends' opinions on the characters to her juniors. Suddenly, it felt like a fleeting dream. This also made her look a little down, which was noticed by Xu Yingying, who had been keeping an eye on her.

"Xiao Wu, did something bad happen between your aunt and that good friend?" Xu Yingying saw Xu Xiaofeng's depression and said to Xiao Wu.

"Host, there is no description of Aunt Xu's friends in the plot." Xiao Wu reviewed the content about Aunt Xu in the original book that he currently has.

"Aunt, do you and your friends like the male protagonist Jia Baoyu?" Xu Yingying tried to change the subject. Xu Yingying thought that it was because of the two characters, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai, that Aunt Xu was unhappy.

"Who is Jia Baoyu?" Li Tongxin was also interested in Xu Yingying's words. When Li Tongxin looked at Xu Xiaofeng with curiosity, she wanted to know more about this character.

"Jia Baoyu is the male protagonist in 'Dream of the Red Chamber' and the young master of the Jia family. He was born into a wealthy family, but he does not like fame and fortune. Instead, he likes to play with girls," explained Teresa Teng.

"Oh, so that's how it is! He likes to play with girls?" Li Tongxin nodded and asked back.

"Yes, besides that, Jia Baoyu is a bit of a strange person!" Xu Xiaofeng continued. "Sometimes he can be very rebellious and unwilling to listen to the teachings of his elders; but sometimes he can be very gentle and kind, caring about others."

"The book describes that Jia Baoyu often dreams about some strange things. These dreams make him feel confused and uneasy," said Xu Xiaofeng as she recalled.

"Ah?!" Li Tongxin said in surprise. "I really want to see what kind of dream he had."

"Haha, you'll find out when you get a chance to read 'Dream of the Red Chamber'!" Xu Xiaofeng said with a smile. "However, Jia Baoyu is quite interesting. Although he can seem contradictory at times, it is precisely because of this that he becomes a very well-rounded character."

"But I think this Jia Baoyu feels weird." Li Tongxin said.

"Cousin, did you not understand what your aunt meant?!" Xu Yingying asked.

"Cousin Yingying, Aunt Xu also said that Jia Baoyu is very contradictory!" said Li Tongxin.

"But Jia Baoyu's character is like this. His character not only reflects the various contradictions and problems in the society at that time, but also inspires people to think about the complexity and diversity of human nature." Xu Yingying said firmly.

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