My 1995 Small Farm.

Taking the kids out for walks and running around during the day actually has its benefits.

At least the two little ones were much quieter at night and went to bed early.

Rui Rui is the same way.

These past few days, his father has been unable to take care of him, so he stays at home with his mother and takes the two big dogs to play in the small courtyard that Dujuan rents every day.

During the day, he's always fiddling around, but at night he sleeps soundly.

The children went to bed early at night.

Chen Ling also had some free time.

Besides being affectionate with his wife.

He would also take some time on a particularly auspicious evening to work on his manuscript.

Some flashes of inspiration.

Alternatively, if you achieved something in a previous life, you can simply optimize it or make slight modifications to suit the historical context.

These kinds of articles, which are about scientific research or folk inventions, are actually the easiest to write.

He has a sharp mind and can usually get things done in twenty minutes.

Children's books, even fairy tales, are simple.

There are many living examples around him.

Those are all ready to use.

The more challenging part is writing novels that are geared towards adults.

These articles were not written by him forcing himself to write them.

Actually, it's also his fault for being so nosy.

Things you couldn't stand in your past life, you now want to try to change.

For example, there were the Chinese honeybees, the old breeds of native hunting dogs and country dogs, and the local yellow cattle.

I always want to interfere whenever I see something.

Otherwise, I won't feel comfortable.

Even now.

After meeting Jiao Huang and his film crew.

He couldn't help but think of the era dominated by Qiong Yao dramas.

When I had some free time, I started thinking about improving this aspect.

no way.

If I can't change this habit of mine, then I'll just do it for the sake of feeling good.

If you can figure it out yourself, that's yours.

If we can't figure it out ourselves, we'll find someone else to do it.

They kept that old lady, Qiong Yao, out of mainland China.

To avoid poisoning people's hearts.

However, Qiong Yao's writing techniques that evoke emotions are still worth learning.

What needs to be changed is the guiding principles of values.

So Chen Ling took out the novels that Qin Qiumei had given him and started flipping through them.

Both she and Zhong Xiaoyun loved reading Qiong Yao novels.

Zhong Xiaoyun, in particular, often confiscated these novels and magazines from students and kept them for herself to read.

"Clap."

Chen Ling slammed the magazine on the table, his brows furrowed in a frown.

"What's wrong?"

Wang Susu looked up and asked.

She was sewing shoe soles. Rui Rui was growing fast, and the shoes wouldn't be wearable after spring.

Chen Ling startled him.

Chen Ling didn't say anything, but bent down and picked up the small print on the title page of the novel. His face was a little gloomy: "Take a look at this."

Wang Susu leaned over and read aloud: "...The TV series 'Plum Blossom Trilogy,' adapted from the novel by Hong Kong and Taiwan romance master Qiong Yao, is about to air on several mainland TV stations...stirring up a love storm..."

"Qiong Yao? The novelist?"

"Sister Qiumei and Sister Xiaoyun both like to read her novels, but you told me before that I shouldn't read them."

Wang Susu blinked: "What's wrong? Judging from your expression, is there something wrong with this person?"

"This is a big problem!"

Chen Ling slammed the magazine onto the kang table, making a rather loud noise.

This prompted Wang Susu to playfully slap him.

"Hey, keep your voice down, don't wake the baby."

Chen Ling lowered his voice, his brows still furrowed:

"The book written by this old lady was made into a TV series. It was good, with lots of crying and sobbing that it could bring tears to your eyes."

"But their values... tsk, they're so warped they could plow a field!"

"What values?" Wang Susu didn't understand this new term.

"It's about the principles of interpersonal relationships!"

Chen Ling explained: "The love stories she wrote in her book, the life-and-death struggles, the willingness to give up everything for a man, the abandonment of parents and sisters, the eloping and jumping into the river as if it were a game."

"They're always saying things like 'You're heartless, cruel, and unreasonable,' or 'I won't listen, I won't listen, I won't listen'... What kind of nonsense is this!"

He recalled the fear of being dominated by Qiong Yao dramas in his previous life, those tearful heroines, and those melodramatic plots.

In particular, it subtly poisons young girls, making them believe that love is everything and that sacrificing everything for love is noble, turning their good lives into chaos.

"Is it really that strange?"

Seeing his solemn expression, Wang Susu also became serious.

"It's even scarier than those ghost stories you've heard!"

Chen Ling said firmly, "If you watch too much of that stuff, you can turn a perfectly good girl into an idiot."

"How can you live your life if you're always thinking about those unrealistic romantic fantasies?"

“Look at our village, couples often bicker and fight, but who would actually risk their life and abandon their parents and children for a little love?”

"Isn't that just committing a sin?"

Wang Susu thought for a moment and nodded: "That's true. We country folk value practicality."

"A couple should live together, understand and help each other, take good care of their parents, and raise their children. That's the right thing to do."

"Those dramatic plays about life and death may sound exciting, but they shouldn't be taken seriously."

"That's what I said."

Chen Ling sighed, "But it's undeniable that their photos are beautiful."

"Handsome men and beautiful women, gorgeous clothes, lavish scenes, plus those tearful tunes, are sure to evoke tears from young girls and grown women..."

"Watching too much of this will make your brain watery!"

The more he talked, the more he felt that he couldn't ignore this matter.

He couldn't control it in his past life, but now that he's been reborn, he's run into it again. Is he just going to stand by and watch this spiritual poison spread?
Especially when I think about my own daughter, what if she gets poisoned by this kind of value system in the future...

no! Absolutely not!
"What can we do then? Can we stop the TV station from airing it?"

Wang Susu also felt that this matter was a bit tricky.

Chen Ling didn't answer immediately, her fingers tapping unconsciously on the kang table, her eyes vacant.

The firelight illuminated half of his face, casting flickering shadows.

It cannot be stopped.

These days, Hong Kong and Taiwan culture is fresh, fashionable, and an unstoppable trend.

It's better to guide than to block...

"So I've been thinking about this ever since that teacher Jiao Huang came."

"I didn't expect it to be released in mainland China so soon."

"Then let her write hers, and we'll write ours!"

"Let's write novels too! Let Uncle Zhao lend us a hand!"

"Huh? You're writing it?"

Wang Susu looked at him in surprise: "Weren't you writing those academic papers about raising chickens, dogs, and medicinal herbs?"

She was afraid her husband would neglect his important business.

Moreover, men are naturally better at writing romance novels than women.

The sense of realism is incomparable.

"I've finished writing, it won't delay my important business."

"That's different!"

Chen Ling perked up, "This time I'm writing a story! A story like... well, one with love and romance, touching, and tear-jerking, but with sound values!"

"You might lose your legs, but she's lost her whole world of love!"

His mind raced with thoughts.

What is the core appeal of Qiong Yao dramas?
It's about intense emotional conflict, passionate love, and a deeply immersive experience that makes you feel your heart pounding.

This point can be retained; it's an advantage.

But the kernel must be replaced!
It cannot be a "love-obsessed" mentality where "love comes first and everything else can be abandoned."

The message is that "love is wonderful, but life is more important; responsibility, family, and morality are equally precious."

They can't be weaklings who cry and whine! They have to be resilient, reasonable, and responsible!
"So what kind of story do you want to write?"

Wang Susu was also intrigued by him: "It's so captivating that people are as engrossed as Sister Qiumei and Sister Xiaoyun."

"Um……"

Chen Ling stroked his chin and pondered for a while.

It's been almost ten minutes.

He went through all the good plots and stories in his mind.

Then his eyes lit up: "Hey, I've got it! I've got it!" (End of Chapter)