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x_los ([personal profile] x_los) wrote in [community profile] dankodes2022-09-13 10:37 pm

"Nirvana in Fire"/"Lang Ya Bang" Group Read: Discussion Post for Chapters 78 - 81

 Week 19 of the "Lang Ya Bang" book club, chapters 78 - 81. This discussion will draw to a close, and the next session will open, on September 19th.

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Chinese text: https://sj.uukanshu.com/book.aspx?id=17338
English translation: https://merelhyn.tumblr.com/post/641747965727358976/the-langya-list-epubpdf

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Re: Chapter 78

[personal profile] halfcactus 2022-09-18 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
Yes! Yujin’s gentle maneuverings are SO fascinating to watch. He’s definitely my favorite part of the books.
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Re: Chapter 79

[personal profile] dragonyphoenix 2022-09-15 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I believe so. It's a bit clearer in the novel. He starts saying it but then decides he's mistaken.
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Re: Chapter 80

[personal profile] dragonyphoenix 2022-09-17 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, I noticed that too. In the drama, both Nihuang and Xia Dong accompanied the other disciple from Xuanjing Bureau.
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Re: Chapter 80

[personal profile] halfcactus 2022-09-19 09:38 am (UTC)(link)
From my recollection, the objective in the drama was the same (to test how hidden the tunnel entrance was, with one of the Xia disciples being a major
music nerd?), with Banruo and Prince Yu’s presence and ulterior nosiness adding to the tension. Also gave a chance for Xia Dong and Nihuang to interact more, which I love!