Chapter 5

It seems that Miss You truly comes from a wealthy background; I merely purchased it for use and have never understood its intricacies. Miss You is indeed an expert in watches. My apologies, my apologies

Two people are shopping together in Shanghai, spending half their time discussing the revolution. Hua Xiongmao is relatively cautious, refraining from speaking recklessly in crowded places. At this moment, Chen Kezheng is stopped in a densely populated area, looking at posters. There are indeed many posters these days. Aside from the absence of the overwhelming adhesive advertisements typical of the 21st century, the density of advertisements is not low considering the current economic scale.

In fact, it is evident to any discerning person that if there is no revolution today, there will certainly be one tomorrow. It is unclear whether Hua Xiongmao has always preferred to walk with his hands behind his back, or if this habit began after he met You Gao. Regardless, at this moment, Hua Xiongmao leisurely remarked with his hands behind his back, "As for me, I simply cannot stand the faces of those in power. They all appear respectable, yet in reality, they are quite vile."

Qiu Jin did not want the banquet to fall into silence, so she patted You Gao's arm and said, "Sister, let us not discuss this with those people. I have heard that you can also drink a bit. I, as your elder sister, enjoy having a couple of drinks. Come, accompany me in drinking."

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"Brother Hua, you are at least a martial scholar, aren't you?" Chen Ke asked in disbelief

more than 1,200 horses

You Gao slowly set down the teacup in her hand and turned her head to carefully observe Chen Ke. Chen Ke's square face bore a serious expression, but upon being looked at by You Gao, he grinned like a child, saying, "Please believe me, Miss You."

After listening, Chen Ke felt satisfied yet slightly nervous. You Gao was certainly not from a poor background; since she could think of these things, why didn't she undertake this business herself? Chen Ke found this quite puzzling. Moreover, You Gao had brought people from the dyeing workshop, indicating that she was indeed capable of doing it herself

If you're scared, then just run away by yourself," You Gao replied, pretending to be indifferent.

My name is Chen Ke, and this is Ms. Qiu Jin. This is Hua Xiongmao. Mr. Wang and Mr. Zhou, greetings to both of you

Chen Ke remained silent, while Hua Xiong took a few steps forward to walk alongside him. He replied, "Girl, we have just fought against the foreign devils, so you should hurry up. Those two foreign devils will not easily give up. When they come back with their men, both I and this brother Chen beside me can protect ourselves, but if we have to fend off the foreign devils while ensuring your safety, I fear we may not be able to manage that."

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I merely attended high school; what difference does it make after that? Can't I just lose everything?" Zhou Yuanxiao laughed heartily, "You completed your university studies in Germany, yet upon returning to the country, you still faced obstacles. I have come to terms with it now; as long as I work diligently, that is sufficient. Some things can be done, and some cannot be done.

On the second day, which was May 14th, everything went according to Chen Ke's plan. He successfully negotiated a deal with foreign merchants, and both parties agreed that Chen Ke would purchase this batch of cloth within thirty days. Chen Ke first spent sixteen taels to buy forty bolts of cloth, and then spent four taels on blue-black dye. However, the process of receiving the cloth was quite unexpected for others. Both Chen Ke and Hua Xiongmao wore hastily made masks and personally opened each bolt of cloth, inspecting it from beginning to end.

Some matters are not about the quality of craftsmanship. You Gao's voice remains as resolute as ever

What is wrong with making a revolution? The key is that you, as a literary youth, must present a set of regulations. If you ask me to carry out an assassination, that is unacceptable said Hua Xiong boldly and openly

The foundation of the world? Although Hua Xiongmao appears impulsive and reckless, he is able to perceive this point; Chen Ke truly does not know how to evaluate him

Qiu Jin and Hua Xiongmao have known each other for quite some time. Hua Xiongmao, after all, comes from a wealthy family, and such tasks are generally performed by ordinary servants. After Hua Xiongmao and Chen Ke finished moving things around, and while they were gulping down a bowl of water, Qiu Jin took the opportunity to ask, "Zheng Lan, your hard work truly opens my eyes."

It is possible

After finishing viewing the poster, Chen Ke and Hua Xiongmao walked together towards their residence. "Zheng Lan, do you really want to start a revolution?" Chen Ke asked as they walked.

"This is indeed a connoisseur," You Gao said softly to Qiu Jin

Hua Xiongmao had little interest in these items. Watching Chen Ke carefully examine each one, Hua Xiongmao could no longer hold back, "Wenqing, what exactly do you want to buy? I find these advertisements rather unreliable."

Is that all? Chen Ke found it unconvincing

There is no need to say more," replied You Gao decisively.

This situation left Chen Ke utterly speechless, unsure whether to regard Hua Xiongmao as a born revolutionary or a natural pragmatist. In such an era, he might as well consider Hua Xiongmao as a comrade, Chen Ke thought.

"Literary youth, I initially thought you would have a complicated method to wash this fabric, but I didn't expect that a simple steaming would suffice," Qiu Jin praised. She turned to observe You Qiao, who was pulling the fabric, and remarked, "Sister, you look like someone who enjoys a life of comfort, yet I didn't realize you possess such hidden depth."

How many ?

"Is the cloth worn out?" Chen Keyong asked in a relaxed tone

The fabric had been stored for quite some time, and upon opening each piece to inspect, the odor was truly quite overwhelming. Even with a mask on, Hua Xiongmao's brow remained tightly furrowed. As for Chen Ke, he appeared completely at ease throughout the process. He inspected the fabric with a calm demeanor, yet his movements were swift and efficient. By the time Hua Xiongmao finished examining one piece of fabric, Chen Ke had already gone through three. Chen Ke then paused his inspection and whispered a few words to Hua Xiongmao. Hua Xiongmao was taken aback, and after some gestures and further discussion between the two, Hua Xiongmao ceased his inspection of the fabric and took on the task of unfolding it. This made the process significantly faster. After each piece of fabric was inspected, Chen Ke would also take notes.

"May I ask what advice you have for this young lady?" You Qiao had not spoken English since just now, sitting at the table with a serious demeanor, her manner graceful, resembling a well-bred young lady. The image of the drunken woman, who had been propping her head up with one hand while holding a wine glass with the other, had completely vanished.

As expected, Wang Bin was slightly taken aback. He spoke somewhat hesitantly, clearly lacking strong opinions. "There are indeed a few. However, they are all Indian white cloth. Moreover, these batches of goods have been transported for over a year. The quality of that cloth is not very good"

Two days can be considered neither long nor short. Xu Xilin and Qiu Jin spent their days with the members of the Restoration Society, while Hua Xiongmao and Chen Ke grew increasingly close. After they fought against the foreigners together, Hua Xiongmao and Chen Ke seemed to have a deeper rapport. Whenever there was free time, Hua Xiongmao would ask Chen Ke to talk about revolutionary matters. Chen Ke shared some topics that he could discuss with Hua Xiongmao. Hua Xiongmao listened attentively, and whenever he encountered something he did not understand, he would inquire with Chen Ke. Whenever there was free time, Hua Xiongmao would ask Chen Ke to talk about revolutionary matters. Chen Ke shared some topics that he could discuss with Hua Xiongmao. Hua Xiongmao listened attentively, and whenever he encountered something he did not understand, he would inquire with Chen Ke

The address had been torn off, but beneath this poster, on another large sheet of white paper, there was a beautifully written text. "Suona playing, weddings and funerals, filial sons. Our shop undertakes white happiness." The address was complete, yet Chen Ke had no interest in reading further.

Mr. Chen, this watch is not cheap at all, " said You Gao.

Hua Xiongmao laughed heartily after hearing this, "Are we going to establish a martial arts school? It wouldn't be bad for me to teach students martial arts."

Could you please ask Miss You Gao to contact me and provide the next price

Haha, Mr. Chen is indeed wealthy. The books I studied in Germany, this watch, from what I've seen, must be worth several thousand. Your only comment is that it can be used, tsk tsk. Impressive

Having established a general direction, everyone began to engage in casual conversation. You Gao was very interested in Qiu Jin's watch. After Qiu Jin brought the watch, she no longer wore a bracelet. You Gao took hold of Qiu Jin's wrist to examine it for a while and then asked her to take off the watch so he could have a look. Qiu Jin was quite fond of this charming girl and willingly removed the watch, handing it to You Gao. You Gao scrutinized it for a while, then held the watch to his ear to listen, but his brow furrowed in contemplation. He returned the watch to Qiu Jin and said to Chen Ke, "May I have a look at Mr. Chen Ke's watch?" Chen Ke took off his watch and handed it to You Gao, who examined it carefully for a while before returning it to Chen Ke.

"Brother Zhou, you have spent so many years abroad. How can you be so self-destructive?" You Gao said somewhat angrily

It turns out that these people have all spent time overseas; it seems that I have indeed encountered a remarkable group of individuals, Chen Ke thought.

Hua Xiongmao drank a large bowl of water in one go, letting out a comfortable sigh, his delicate face filled with satisfaction after work. "Aunt, although I have a bit of a temper, I am not the kind of person who shies away from hard work. The intellectuals are organized in their tasks, allowing me to articulate clearly what I do, and I find interest in labor as well"

Most posters are advertisements for various products, ranging from daily necessities to service industries, covering a wide array of offerings. Chen Ke is very eager to establish a tutoring class, or even a school. This is not only a promise he made to Xu Xilin and Qiu Jin, but more importantly, tutoring classes are significant venues for the Communist Party to discover and develop comrades.

"What makes this watch expensive?" After hearing this, Chen Ke became interested. He bought a watch purely for the sake of etiquette. Wearing a watch during formal discussions makes him appear more serious. As for Chen Ke himself, he primarily relies on his phone to check the time. Regarding the quality of watches, Chen Ke has no understanding at all.

It is probably sulfur dioxide," said You Gao.

Now, any explanation would only belittle oneself, and Chen Ke remained silent.

The day agreed upon with You Gao had arrived, and Chen Ke was awakened early in the morning by the light. Time difference may not seem significant when mentioned, but experiencing it is quite challenging. Shanghai is over a thousand kilometers east of Zhengzhou, which means welcoming dawn earlier each morning. Chen Ke glanced at the watch by his pillow; it was exactly 4:00 AM

This remark was originally intended to lighten the atmosphere, but unexpectedly, You Gao's expression darkened upon hearing it. The young face seemed to be shrouded in a faint shadow, as if covered by clouds. The once cheerful and talkative You Gao suddenly fell silent.

You Gao nodded slowly and said, "Come here to wait for me at noon two days from now."

Assassination will not happen. I do have some thoughts on the regulations. However, Zhenglan, why do you want to engage in revolution?

That is not the case; it is simply due to improper storage that the color has begun to yellow. It can no longer fetch a good price

You Gaiting slightly trembled upon hearing these words, and the teacup in his hand nearly fell onto the table

A fire ignited beneath the large pot, and the water inside gradually heated up. Steam began to rise from the steamer, mingling with the musty odor of the old fabric and other mixed scents. While others could not help but avoid the strange smell, Chen Ke and You Gao donned masks and lifted the steamer to inspect the fabric. The two then engaged in a debate over the acidity and alkalinity before finally extinguishing the fire. After waiting a while, they took the still-warm fabric out of the steamer and tossed it into a large vat filled with lime water. They debated the acidity and alkalinity once more before extinguishing the fire. After waiting a while, they took the still-warm fabric out of the steamer and tossed it into a large vat filled with lime water. Chen Ke continued to knead the fabric. The pungent odor gradually dissipated, and only then did the others gather to take a look. Upon seeing it, nearly everyone’s eyes lit up. The fabric, which had previously been marked with deep and shallow yellow stains, now appeared bright white. Although upon closer inspection, some traces could still be discerned, even those who were unfamiliar with dyeing could tell that after using dark dye, this slight discoloration was certainly not an issue. The fabric, which had previously been marked with deep and shallow yellow stains, now appeared bright white. Although upon closer inspection, some traces could still be discerned, even those who were unfamiliar with dyeing could tell that after using dark dye, this slight discoloration was certainly not an issue.

Can I view the goods in the afternoon

You Yao walked ahead with her hands clasped behind her back, while Chen Ke walked alongside her. Xu Xilin and Hua Xiongmao followed behind them, and the group strolled slowly along Baochang Road. You Yao remained silent, and everyone felt hesitant to speak. Unlike the men who clasped their hands behind their backs, You Yao's fingers were interlaced, her slender and delicate fingers lightly holding together. Xu Xilin, who was already dissatisfied with You Yao drinking with foreign devils, perceived Chen Ke's view of her walking posture as full of youthful charm, while according to Xu Xilin's standards, it was "rather frivolous." He took a step forward and said to Chen Ke: "Literary youth, I have matters to attend to over there. Since we have found Miss You, I will take my leave now." After saying this, he disregarded Chen Ke and left directly.

The main concern is the school building. The school must be located within the city; being too far from the city is not ideal. As for the teachers, I will personally teach. How about you, Zhenglan, would you like to teach as well?

Mr. Chen Ke, this is my friend from the trading company, Wang Bin. This is my friend in the dyeing business, Zhou Yuanxiao. Well, this sister, my name is You Gao, and I am currently a person of leisure.

I am Chen Ke. I heard from a friend that Miss You Gao is acquainted with people from the foreign trading company. I would like to purchase some foreign cloth and dyes. If possible, I would also like to buy some other machinery and equipment.

Zhou Yuanxiao noncommittally hummed, then beckoned Chen Ke to continue placing the cloth on the steamer.

The court can no longer save the world, but the new system you mentioned last time, Wenqing, is quite commendable. I have encountered revolutionaries before; many have tried to recruit me, but I have turned them all down. It is truly a pleasure to associate with a revolutionary like Wenqing. It seems that Wenqing knows how to lead a revolution. In this world, a revolution is necessary, but I simply cannot accept the nonsensical programs of those revolutionaries. When Wenqing talks about revolution, it sounds feasible. If Wenqing were to invite me to join, I believe I would not refuse. Hua Xiongmao finally expressed his true feelings.

Of course

Establishing schools is a good thing. But where does the funding come from

Although her words sounded impolite, they were indeed reasonable. You Gao let out a cold snort and walked into a nearby tea house. There were not many people drinking tea in the afternoon. Upon seeing the three of them enter, the waiter quickly led them to the best available table. You Gao ordered a pot of Biluochun tea, and the waiter hurried off to brew it. The three of them sat around the table. Chen Ke then carefully observed You Gao. She had fair skin and an elongated face, with a pair of delicate eyebrows beneath which her phoenix eyes sparkled with brilliance. The earlier incident of beating the foreigners seemed to have pleased You Gao, as the hostility in her eyes had completely vanished.

"Can the imperial examination candidates not rebel? After we take power, we will certainly do better than the court," Hua Xiong said boldly. "The key is that you, Wenqing, need to come up with more detailed regulations. I am self-aware; I cannot handle major affairs. I can only manage minor matters."

However, his dyeing workshop... Autumn Jin hesitated to speak.

Can Brother Dye provide it

You You looked Chen Ke up and down before replying: "The deposit is one tael. I cannot guarantee that I can help you get in touch with anyone"

The three people at the table all stood up. You Qiao brought two people over, saying, "Another sister has come, so I will sit with her." After saying this, You Qiao confidently stood next to Qiu Jin. The two who came with her seemed accustomed to this, and after greeting Chen Ke and Hua Xiongmao, Hua Xiongmao offered his seat. The six of them sat down at the table.

The vehicle for transporting the fabrics was specifically hired by Chen Ke at the request of Tao Chengzhang. When the large cart arrived in front of Zhou Yuanxiao's dyeing workshop, Zhou Yuanxiao was already waiting there. As everyone moved the fabrics inside, the stove had already been lit, and the hot water and other preparations were ready.

This remark sounded rather harsh, causing Hua Xiong to furrow his brow involuntarily. He and Qiu Jin exchanged glances at Chen Ke. Not only did Chen Ke not appear angry, but he also nodded in agreement. "As for the dyeing of the fabric, I will leave it to Mr. Zhou. I have great confidence in you."

"A watch, what does it matter if it's cheap or not? As long as it works, that's all that matters," Chen Ke replied

You Gao, upon hearing these words, hesitated to speak.

Upon hearing Xu Xilin's words, You Gao remained silent, and his pace slowed even further. Chen Ke observed that You Gao's gait increasingly resembled the sulky stroll often adopted by young girls when they are upset, nearly causing him to burst into laughter.

"It is a new-style school similar to the Jiangwu Academy. If we can make some money, we might as well establish a school ourselves"

Zhou Yuanxiao set down the cloth in his hands, his face devoid of any expression. "Only by dyeing can one truly understand. Looking at it now, the color of the cloth after dyeing will not be very even. It won't fetch a good price."

"Zhenglan, what do you think about us starting a tutoring class?" Chen Ke asked. Huaxiongmao, whose courtesy name was Zhenglan, and Chen Ke had already begun to address each other by their courtesy names.

"There is no need to rush, m.hetushucom.com. Let's have a meal first. It's the middle of the day; we can't go see it on an empty stomach," Chen Ke said with a smile.

You Gao responded to such praise with a bitter smile, "Sister Qiu, please don't flatter me. After all, I spent so much studying in Germany; if I can't handle these matters, wouldn't that mean I've wasted a lot of money?" After saying this, You Gao turned his head, "Brother Zhou, as an expert, what is your opinion on these fabrics?"

"It seems that way indeed," Qiu Jin replied. The two were certainly not praising Hua Xiongmao. After saying this, Qiu Jin suddenly asked You Gao, "Sister, how is your friend Zhou Yuanxiao's dyeing skill?"

I only know some people involved in the trade of chemicals; I can obtain dyes, but I do not know anyone in the fabric trade

After finishing with the cloth, they went to look at the dyes. Chen Ke expressed a desire to visit Zhou Yuanxiao's workshop. Zhou Yuanxiao had not said much, but upon hearing this request, he merely nodded and led everyone in the direction of his workshop.

Are you sure you can succeed? the traveler asked

In the 21st century, Chen Ke was not fundamentally different from an ordinary otaku and was not a particularly patient person. However, after returning to this world, the significant changes in the environment led to a substantial transformation in him. He has at least developed the patience to look at things he never liked before. The content of the posters is indeed a dazzling array. What interests Chen Ke the most is a poster printed on yellow paper. He has at least developed the patience to look at things he never liked before. The content of the posters is indeed a dazzling array. What interests Chen Ke the most is a poster printed on yellow paper.

Chen Ke originally intended to take the money directly, treating it as a gesture of friendship. However, when he glanced at You Gao, he noticed that she was stealing a sidelong glance at him, then seemingly nonchalantly turned her head to drink tea. At that moment, Chen Ke swallowed back his words of agreement; no matter how he looked at it, this Ms. You Gao seemed unlikely to be interested in just one or two silver coins, and what You Gao might have wanted to say was never expressed.

In the afternoon, Wang Bin took Chen Ke and others to examine the fabric. Chen Ke, lacking knowledge about fabrics, based on his limited experience, felt that the fabric did not seem rotten to the touch. However, after being damp, the fabric was marked with large patches of yellow stains in varying depths. After inspecting the fabric, You Gao approached and quietly asked, "Mr. Chen Ke, how do you plan to deal with these stains"

Since Qiu Jin has said so, it seems that You Gao also does not wish to dampen everyone's spirits. She called out: "Waiter, bring the wine and dishes." With this call, the banquet quickly commenced.

The morning weather was cool, and Chen Ke did not want to waste time. After a brief wash, he began to practice standing in a horse stance in the room. As the sky grew brighter, others gradually got up. After breakfast, Xu Xilin went out. Qiu Jin did not accompany Xu Xilin; she claimed she wanted to meet the bold woman, You Gao.

Chen Ke looked directly into You Gao's eyes and said, "I will do my utmost."

At this moment, Chen Ke silently told himself that he absolutely must not say anything wrong. If he said something inappropriate, there would be no future collaboration. "Is this one or two silver coins really what you want?" Chen Ke suddenly said in English

In the morning, the three of them went shopping, and as noon approached, everyone was already waiting at the tea house from last time. Chen Ke glanced at his watch; it was 11:45. Opposite him, Qiu Jin couldn't help but raise her wrist to check her watch, and just as she lowered her wrist, she heard someone behind her say, "This is dazzling, blindingly bright."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, You Gao said: "I have brought the person you requested. I wonder if Mr. Chen Ke has any specific needs. Wang Bin is from the trading company; you may ask him anything you wish."

Tutoring class? Hua Xiongmao found this statement somewhat strange

I can certainly run, but Brother Chen probably won't agree to it. Leaving you two, Brother Chen, to be besieged by others is something I cannot do. Let's find a place to discuss this quickly. We will send you home, and then we will return home as well. It will be convenient for everyone.

Miss You, you seem so carefree, and I once had days like that too. However, it was due to my lack of success, feeling that my abilities had no outlet. If it were just this one or two silver coins, I would consider it an insult to you. Chen Ke's English proficiency is limited, so he can only choose his words slowly, fearing that he might cause some misunderstanding for Miss You. "I believe I have the potential to achieve great things, but without encountering like-minded friends, without being able to form a team, and without effectively running that team, I am merely a failure. Therefore, I would like to try working with you, Miss You. Since you have the means to indulge yourself daily, you wouldn't mind this one or two silver coins. If I could earn money, wouldn't it be more than just one or two silver coins? I hope Miss You can give me this opportunity to let me try to realize my ambitions."

Turning her head, she saw You Gao accompanied by two individuals standing not far behind Chen Ke. The last time she saw You Gao, she was dressed in ordinary Chinese women's attire with her long hair tied up. This time, she wore a suit, her hair styled in a ponytail cascading down her back. The two individuals behind her appeared to be in their twenties or thirties. The taller one was dressed in the typical suit of foreign firm personnel, with short hair. The shorter one wore a long robe and a traditional Chinese jacket, resembling a businessman.

While they were speaking, Chen Ke and You Gao had already brought out a large steamer. Qiu Jin and Hua Xiongmao exchanged glances; the object resembled a steamer, and it was set on a large pot, consisting of two layers. In the lower compartment, Chen Ke and You Gao were mumbling as they placed some items, while the upper layer surprisingly contained loose fabric. Both Chen Ke and You Gao had draped coarse cloth garments over themselves, and coincidentally, they were both wearing them inside out. This meant that the back was facing forward, with the buttons at their backs. The two were rearranging the fabric and were engaged in a heated debate. It seemed their discussion revolved around sufficient contact and oxidation levels, but Qiu Jin and Hua Xiongmao could not comprehend it. After a considerable amount of time discussing, Chen Ke and You Gao finally reached an agreement, adjusted the fabric, and then covered the steamer with its lid.

Flying tourbillon. You have used a flying tourbillon in this watch. The way the hands of your watch move is distinctly different. Listening to the movement inside, it is even more unique

Hua Xiongmao glanced at Chen Ke, hesitating for a moment before finally summoning the resolve to speak, "Wen Qing, I have a certain reputation on Shaoxing Road. Over the past few years, the number of ruffians has been increasing. Although the newcomers are not exactly respectable, they are not bad people either. Yet, this world is gradually declining. There are no signs of improvement. It's not just in Shaoxing; I also venture out to do some business, and what I see everywhere is the same. This world is gradually declining. There are no signs of improvement. It's not just in Shaoxing; I also venture out to do some business, and what I see everywhere is the same. The foundation of this world has already been shaken. To mend it, it seems that revolution is the only way forward."

It seemed as if he had heard Chen Ke's innermost thoughts. You Gao raised his head to look at Chen Ke, his expression enigmatic and profound. "Do not worry, Mr. Chen Ke. I have no intention of competing with you for this business deal. You mentioned last time that you possess the ability to reach the heavens and the earth. I am quite curious to see how Mr. Chen will achieve such feats."

This is a very large courtyard. Although it is spacious, there is nothing inside. A few seemingly empty racks for dyeing cloth stand desolately, and the entire courtyard feels cold and deserted, forming a stark contrast with the bustling crowd outside on the street. Zhou Yuanxiao noticed the puzzled gazes of the crowd and smiled, saying: "My workshop went bankrupt last year. Aside from these few stoves and a couple of bamboo poles, nothing remains. Miss You insisted on bringing me here this time. If anyone wants to use my courtyard, just pay thirty taels of silver, and feel free to use it. If you need help, pay me a little wage, and I will assist everyone."

During lunch and conversation, Chen Ke learned that You Gao had actually studied chemistry in Germany. He also said softly, "What do you plan to use to remove the color"

Thank you, Miss You. Chen Ke smiled and said, "Mr. Wang, to my knowledge, there should be a foreign merchant's white cloth in hand ready for shipment. Please inform Mr. Wang about this matter." Chen Ke's words were actually false; he could not possibly know such information. The reason he said this was somewhat to bully Wang Bin. When he saw Wang Bin earlier, Chen Ke noticed a small detail: Wang Bin instinctively acted only when following You Gao's movements, which appeared to show respect for the lady. However, in this era, such 'gentlemanly demeanor' would not exist. The type of people Chen Ke had encountered before often lacked their own opinions. Miss You Gao was clearly a strong-willed woman, so Chen Ke chose to assert his own strong stance.

"If you want to laugh, then laugh; what good is holding it in?" The tone of the southern dialect spoken by You Gao is soft, yet the enunciation is clear and brisk