"I wonder what books Junior Brother Gu usually reads? Any good recommendations? Junior Brother Gu's poetic talent is truly astonishing!" one of the candidates cupped his hands from afar towards Gu Chengyu and exclaimed loudly.
"Greetings to all Senior Brothers, there are countless geniuses in the world, and this junior brother is nothing special. However, when it comes to recommending books, I don't have anything specific to suggest, because I read a wide variety! As the saying goes, the more you read, the more fluidly you write! Only by accumulating knowledge and being well-informed can one have an endless stream of ideas. I am merely fortunate to have benefited from my predecessors!"
Gu Chengyu naturally couldn't arrogantly claim his poetry was good; that's how the ancients were—when receiving praise from others, one must first humble oneself.
