“You… you.” Zi Ni looked as if she had been struck by a heavy blow.
Zhu Yanyi switched hands to rest her chin, watching Zi Ni with an amused expression. “Keep performing.” She then turned to a staff member nearby. “Go get me some fruit. I’m too lazy to move.”
The staff member hurried away and returned with a plate of fruit, placing it in front of Zhu Yanyi. Zhu Yanyi picked up a slice of watermelon and put it in her mouth, her eyes still fixed on Zi Ni. “Continue. You should know that because I’ve been so busy, I haven’t watched movies or plays for a long time. It’s rare to have someone entertain me like this today.”
Yan Aohan took the fruit and carefully fed Zhu Yanyi. “If you’re going to watch, take your time. Don’t eat so carelessly. You might choke.”
Zi Ni felt terrible. So, in the eyes of Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan, he was just an actor.
“You’re too much! You’re treating me like an actor!” Zi Ni looked extremely aggrieved.
“Actor?” A strange smile curled at the corner of Zhu Yanyi’s lips. “I don’t even know which ancient time period you traveled from. Don’t you know that in this world, in this society, every profession can produce an expert? Don’t you know that people are equal? Don’t you know that what you call an ‘actor’ is now a very meaningful job? It’s no longer the low-class profession it used to be. It has a very nice name now: performer.”
Zhu Yanyi looked at Zi Ni with disdain in her eyes. “When you look down on others, I think you’re actually looking down on yourself.”
“You’re talking nonsense! How am I looking down on myself?” Zi Ni glared at Zhu Yanyi, her expression saying, If you don’t give me a good reason, I won’t let this go.
Zhu Yanyi smiled faintly. “How am I not?” She took another bite of fruit.
“Don’t you know that performers, or what you call actors, are a way of educating people? Every play, every TV show, every movie, every scene contains countless lessons for people.
For example, war movies and TV shows tell people not to forget the blood shed by our ancestors during wartime. They teach us to cherish our current lives, create new order, maintain peace, and let the next generation understand how hard-won respect between people is.
For example, those palace intrigue dramas tell people to be open and honest. Don’t learn from petty people and hypocrites. Don’t think that following the Doctrine of the Mean means being a fence-sitter. The Doctrine of the Mean isn’t about being wishy-washy. Every person is independent and needs to find their own path.”
Zhu Yanyi lectured with great clarity. “Let’s talk about you. You’re a young woman. Even if you lack insight, you should have some common sense. You should know that concubines in ancient times rarely had good endings, let alone mistresses. And yet, you want to be a third party now. Doesn’t that mean you want to be a mistress in ancient times?
Not to mention whether you have the ability, just looking at you, do you think you have a chance?
First, you’re not as young as me. Second, you’re not as capable as me. Third, you don’t have the deep connection Yan Aohan and I share. I don’t understand what makes you so confident that you can interfere in our relationship. Oh, right, I forgot to tell you: my father-in-law and mother-in-law treat me like their own daughter. So, trying to win them over is impossible. You have no path in any aspect. How do you think showing off your ‘white lotus’ persona will make Yan Aohan pity you? Are you stupid, or have you watched too many TV dramas?”
Yan Aohan fed Zhu Yanyi another bite of fruit before speaking. “Why say so much to someone like him? People like him never think they’re wrong. They only think you’re bullying them.”
“So what if I bully her? If I bully her, I’m giving her respect,” Zhu Yanyi said proudly, not thinking her attitude would offend anyone.
“True. Bullying him is indeed giving him respect.” Yan Aohan nodded seriously, agreeing with Zhu Yanyi.
“You… you’re pushing too far!” Zi Ni felt her dignity was completely gone.
“Oh? Then you can stomp your foot, turn around, and run out. Remember to look aggrieved when you run out. Ideally, have tears in your eyes. If anyone asks, remember to speak in broken sentences: ‘This has nothing to do with the Little Divine Doctor. It’s all my fault.’ Then stomp your foot again and run far away. That way, the effect will be better,” Zhu Yanyi suggested from the side.
“Yanyi, what are you doing?” Mi Xiao asked curiously, watching Zhu Yanyi.
“Isn’t this how it’s often portrayed in TV dramas and movies? A ‘white lotus’ female lead appears. Even though no one bullied her, she acts like this. Then everyone misunderstands the female supporting character, saying she’s heartless for bullying such a kind and innocent girl. Gradually, a rift forms between the female supporting character and the male lead. Then the ‘white lotus’ female lead takes advantage of the situation, and the male and female leads end up together,” Zhu Yanyi explained seriously.
“Why are there still TV dramas and movies with such twisted values nowadays? Watch less of them,” Yan Aohan said from the side.
Zhu Yanyi glanced at Yan Aohan. “So what if the values are twisted? Many people like this style now. Especially some men who hope to keep the red flag at home standing firm while having colorful flags fluttering outside.”
“Watch less of this messy stuff. I don’t like it,” Yan Aohan said seriously. “Wife, rest assured. I will trust you with all my heart. If you say the sky and earth are black, I will believe they are black. If you say the sun is blue, I will believe it is blue. We won’t compare ourselves with people who have twisted values.”
(⊙o⊙)… Everyone present was stunned. Who had twisted values? This ability to lie with a straight face was something no one could match Yan Aohan in.
Hearing this, Zhu Yanyi smiled sweetly at Yan Aohan. “I knew you were the best to me.” Then she swept her gaze toward Zi Ni. “Do you want to try it? Maybe someone will believe you.”
“Who would believe her?” Mi Xiao said from the side. “In this world, you are the Little Divine Doctor. Everything the Little Divine Doctor says is right. No one can shake your status as the Little Divine Doctor.”
Zi Ni had originally prepared to act out the scene. She didn’t necessarily want to frame Zhu Yanyi; she just wanted to embarrass her.
But Mi Xiao’s words were like a stick hitting her head. Yes, this secular world was not her sect. Even if she was a disciple of the sect, no one here would believe her. The status of the Little Divine Doctor was not something anyone could shake.