Marriage in crisis

This scene simply amazed those of us watching the screen. This is what Chi Xi could do, decisively, quickly and without ambiguity.

Not long after, footsteps were heard coming from outside, as if the woman from before had returned.

"Madam, are you still awake?"

"Well! Lie down!" This was the voice of the short man.

"She hasn't been in a very good mood these past two days! She even rings the bell in the middle of the night," said another.

"Thank you for your hard work!" said the short man, "You guys can take turns, otherwise no one will get a good rest."

"It's not like this every day! Come on, drink it, I put sugar in it!"

"Thank you!"

The two of them were having a casual conversation.

Then I heard the very active voice ask, "How long will you be out this time?"

The short man smiled and said, "I don't know. It depends on what the lady wants. We are just followers. How can we know so much? We just follow her."

The lively girl laughed and took a sip of coffee. "Just be thankful. We have been in this courtyard for a long time without any chance to go out. You can still go out with us, and we are going to China. What a great opportunity!"

"I don't think this is a good opportunity. Don't you know? So many people who went out never came back. Who knows what will happen if we go out!" The short man sighed.

"You are different this time. You are really smart. You can learn dancing from the lady when you come here! I heard that you are going to participate in a competition this time?" The voice sounded really lively.

"Don't ask so many questions. Actually, I don't know either. I just followed you and I don't dare to ask too many questions!" The short man said perfunctorily. He seemed to be quite cunning. "Listen to me. It's best to keep your mouth shut here."

Both men fell silent.

The voice that had been active for a long time finally spoke, "I know that! Hey... tell me more about China then! I heard that China is a great country."

"Why are you in such a hurry? Everyone has a chance! Maybe your chance is better than mine!" The short man obviously didn't want to talk about this topic.

"Don't say that. Ever since that incident, the old lady has obviously lost her spirits!" The lively voice sighed, and then said excitedly, "Ah... do you know what happened? Why did I hear that she died?"

The short man immediately asked, "Who told you that?"

"Didn't the young master of the Rong family come here? I heard a little bit of what happened. That woman is really disgusting!" The lively voice said with a bit of disdain, "She always looks so arrogant. When she came that day, the old lady didn't like her very much. Oh, right... didn't you and the young lady know that she came that day?"

"Hey... stop asking nonsense questions! I'm telling you good things, don't think I'm not telling you." The short man reminded him again, "I'm really reminding you that knowing too much is not good. Look at the people here now, most of them go out and few come back. Only those who stay are blessed. You know how dangerous the world outside is, but you envy me. I don't even know if I can come back after going out!"

"What you said is too weird!" The lively voice retorted, "It's good to go out and expand your horizons. Unlike me, I have never been anywhere except occasionally buying groceries with you."

"As long as you have enough food and clothes, it's enough. Would you be willing to lose your life if you go out?" the short man asked.

"You're right. Everyone who comes here these days is really acting weird. I also feel like something is going to happen!" The lively voice muttered, as if doubtful. "I noticed that the old lady hasn't been in good spirits since she came back this time. I'm afraid she encountered something outside, otherwise she wouldn't be so embarrassed when she came back! What do you think about the young lady going out this time..."

There was a 'pat' sound of a cup being placed on the table.

Then the short man said calmly, "I won't talk to you anymore. I'm a little sleepy and I have to go out tomorrow. I'm going back to my room first. We can talk when I come back!"

The voice sounded perfunctory, with a hint of displeasure.

It’s the petite girl. It seems that this girl is quite cunning.

Then she added, "You should also go to bed early! After we leave, there will be even fewer people at home. Remember what I said, do more and talk less. Those who can stay are blessed! Let's go!"

After saying that, I heard the man turn around and leave.

As the footsteps faded away, the sound of a cup slamming heavily on the table was heard. "So great? What's so great about that? Go out and die outside! Don't come back and pretend. You're full of tricks. No wonder you haven't grown taller. Damn it!"

PS: It's still a little stuck, but it's much better than yesterday. I couldn't finish a single word last night! Now it seems to be cured! Vote, keep going!