The prince loves me like his life, but I force him to rebel

Gu Nianzhi stopped at the red light. The car slowed down slowly and finally stopped steadily within the white line. She stepped on the brake lightly, put her hands naturally on the steering wheel, and looked ahead calmly.

"Why are you stopping?" Sima Yao's voice broke the brief silence in the car, with obvious anxiety in his voice. He leaned forward slightly, looking around anxiously, as if looking for obstacles that prevented them from moving forward.

Gu Nianzhi turned around and looked at Sima Yao's nervous and confused expression, and she couldn't help but feel a little pity in her heart. She understood that he was subconsciously panicking because he had arrived in this completely unfamiliar new environment, so she quickly spoke to comfort him.

"Look, there's a red light ahead, the round one." Gu Nianzhi pointed at the traffic light, her voice gentle and patient. Her fingers were long and slender, and looked particularly beautiful in the sun. Her eyes were focused and gentle, as if she wanted to pour all her patience into this explanation.

"Yes, I see it." Sima Yao looked in the direction of her finger, frowning, trying to figure out the mystery. His eyes were fixed on the red signal light, full of doubts and thoughts. His frown deepened, as if it was not a simple signal light, but a puzzle that was difficult to solve.

"When the red light comes on, all vehicles must stop. We teach people here from a young age that red lights stop and green lights go." Gu Nianzhi continued to explain, trying to get Sima Yao to adapt to this rule as quickly as possible. Her voice was clear and melodious, like a spring in the mountains, flowing into Sima Yao's restless heart.

"There is no one around to operate it. How does this light turn on and off?" Sima Yao's eyes turned from the signal light to Gu Nianzhi's face, full of a desire for knowledge. There was a hint of urgency in his eyes, as if he wanted to immediately uncover the mystery behind this mysterious phenomenon.

As he was speaking, the green light came on and Gu Nian started driving while explaining.

"Big data. All traffic lights are centrally controlled through the traffic control system. It is not necessary to deploy staff at every light control device." Gu Nianzhi's eyes were focused on the road ahead, but she was still paying attention to Sima Yao's reaction. Her expression was serious and focused, and the beads of sweat on her forehead sparkled in the sun.

Sima Yao nodded, not quite understanding, but his eyes were still fixed on the constantly changing signal lights, secretly marveling at the wonder and complexity of this world. His thoughts were like a tangled mess, trying hard to understand these things that were beyond his cognition.

Sima Yao felt that the world was becoming increasingly strange.

"The way people here dress is very different from ours, both men and women." Sima Yao's voice was a little lonely. He looked through the car window at the passers-by walking hurriedly, his eyes full of confusion and puzzlement. In his original world, men's clothes are dignified and steady, mostly made of silk and brocade, with dark colors, and strict and regular styles, reflecting the nobility of identity and status. Women's clothing focuses on softness and gracefulness, with swaying skirts, fluttering sleeves, exquisite embroidery, and gorgeous accessories, showing the gentleness and elegance of women.

At this moment, the people in front of him were wearing all kinds of clothes, some were simple and neat, like a set of close-fitting sportswear, with thin and breathable fabrics and bright colors; some were colorful, with layered skirts like blooming flowers, and the patterns of tops were exaggerated and full of personality; some were even strange in shape, with irregular cuts and unique materials, making it difficult to understand the designer's ideas. All this made him feel extremely strange and confused.

As the prince of Dasheng, he suddenly came to such a strange world. He knew nothing about things that people here had known since childhood. He was like... an idiot. He was confused. He was helpless. The dignity and confidence he once had were gradually replaced by anxiety and helplessness in this completely unfamiliar environment. He didn't know how to understand these new things, and he didn't know how to adapt to this place that was completely different from his world.

He remembered that in Dasheng, every decision he made could affect the fate of many people, and every time he went out, he was surrounded and admired by everyone. But here, he seemed like an ignorant child, full of fear and awe of everything around him.

Gu Nianzhi's old mobile phone, which had not been powered for half a year, finally had enough power to turn on at this moment.

The black screen in front of the air outlet suddenly flashed the boot screen. At that moment, the light flickered in the car, breaking the original tranquility.

Sima Yao was startled at first, and his body leaned back involuntarily, as if he was frightened by the sudden light. Then he looked up at Gu Nianzhi. His eyes were full of vigilance and curiosity, as if there was a huge secret hidden in this small screen. His heartbeat accelerated, and his breathing became rapid. He was afraid of this unknown thing, but he couldn't help but want to explore.

"Nothing, this is a cell phone. I've been in Dasheng for half a year, and the battery is dead. I'm turning it on now." Gu Nianzhi's voice was gentle and calm. She tried to make Sima Yao understand this new thing. There was a hint of comfort in her eyes, hoping to relieve Sima Yao's nervousness and anxiety.

Sima Yao stared at the flickering screen, his mind filled with countless questions. Why could this tiny thing glow? What was its function? He felt as if he was in a world full of magic, and everything was beyond his understanding and imagination.

Sima Yao watched the boot animation in amazement. The changing colors and flowing patterns, so many changes in such a small space, really opened his eyes. He stared at the screen with his eyes wide open, the brilliant light on the screen reflected in his pupils, and his heart was full of amazement and doubt. His lips opened slightly, and his breathing became rapid, as if he was attracted by this magical scene and completely immersed in it.

This tiny thing could actually show such a wonderful scene. He couldn't imagine the principle behind it. His thoughts were like a tangled mess, trying to understand this technology that was beyond his cognition. In his original world, everything seemed so intuitive and simple, but this small mobile phone screen in front of him seemed to contain endless mysterious power.

The phone turned on successfully, but I didn't care about the continuous messages that came in.

At another red light, Gu Nianzhi took her phone and opened various social apps, only to find that her phone had been shut down and had no signal because she had not paid the bill. She sighed helplessly, feeling a little lost. In this era of rapid information transmission, the feeling of losing contact with the outside world made her feel a little uneasy. Her fingers slid across the screen, her eyes revealing anxiety and helplessness. Her lips were tightly pursed, her brows were furrowed, as if she was blaming herself for her negligence.

"Oh, how could this happen?" She complained secretly in her heart. She had originally expected to keep in touch with the outside world through her mobile phone and get some comfort and support, but now she was in such a predicament.

Sima Yao looked at Gu Nianzhi's expression and asked softly, "What does this mean? Why is there no information?" His voice was full of concern and curiosity, and his eyes were fixed on Gu Nianzhi, trying to find the answer from her expression.

Gu Nianzhi explained, "My phone was shut down due to unpaid bills, so I couldn't receive any messages." There was a hint of helplessness and frustration in her voice, and her eyes were dim.

Sima Yao frowned, trying to understand: "Overdue payment? Shutdown? What does this mean?" His brows were twisted into a knot, and his eyes were full of confusion and bewilderment. He tried to construct the meaning of these two words in his mind, but to him, everything was too unfamiliar and complicated.

Gu Nianzhi said patiently: "You have to pay the operator to continue to use the communication function of the mobile phone." Her voice was soft and slow. As she spoke, she gestured with her hands, hoping to explain it more clearly.

Sima Yao nodded, not quite understanding, but still full of confusion about these unfamiliar concepts. His eyes moved from Gu Nianzhi's face to the phone, and then back to Gu Nianzhi's face, trying to find some clues between them to understand the rules of this world he had never been exposed to.

Gu Nianzhi put the phone aside and focused on driving again. Sima Yao's eyes would still fall on the phone from time to time, thinking about the unknown world represented by this mysterious little object. His heart was filled with worry and confusion about the future, wondering if he could adapt to this world full of strange things.

The car continued to drive on the city road. Sima Yao looked out the window at the flashing neon lights and the tall buildings, and his confusion became more and more intense. Those tall buildings stood in front of him like huge monsters, and the flashing lights made him feel dazzled. The vehicles on the street were constantly flowing, and people were walking in a hurry. All of this made him feel extremely strange and frightened.

He didn't know his position in this world, and didn't know what the future would be like. In his original world, he had a clear identity and status, and knew his responsibilities and mission. But here, he seemed like a piece of duckweed, drifting in this strange ocean, unable to find his direction.

Gu Nianzhi, while steering the wheel, was also thinking about how to help Sima Yao better adapt to this new environment. She was also in a heavy mood, she knew that Sima Yao was facing a huge challenge, and she herself had the responsibility to help him.

Gu Nianzhi couldn't help but sigh.

"What's wrong?" Sima Yao asked with concern, his voice full of nervousness and confusion. He looked at Gu Nianzhi, his eyes full of eagerness to understand the situation. He leaned forward slightly, as if he wanted to get closer to Gu Nianzhi and better understand her inner thoughts.

"My phone is out of credit. It's turned off." Gu Nianzhi said helplessly, her brows knitted tightly, her face full of annoyance. Her eyes fell on the phone in her hand, and there was a hint of anxiety in her eyes. Her fingers tapped the steering wheel lightly, showing her inner uneasiness.

"Shutdown?" Sima Yao repeated this unfamiliar word, his voice was a little hesitant, his face was full of confusion and puzzlement. He tried to understand the meaning of this simple word, but for him, it was all too new and complicated.

"It just means it can't be used temporarily." Gu Nianzhi explained patiently, her voice was soft and slow, trying to make Sima Yao understand. She knew that even the simplest word was so unfamiliar to Sima Yao. He came from a completely different world, and these modern concepts were nothing but fairy tales to him.

The red light turned green. Gu Nianzhi pulled the car over to the side of the road. Her movements were skillful and quick. She turned the steering wheel slightly and the car stopped steadily on the side of the road. She opened the central armrest box and searched for a while. Her eyes were eager and focused, as if she was expecting to find the key to solve the problem. Under her slightly trembling eyelashes, her eyes were like torches, shuttling through the sundries in the armrest box.

Luckily, she found a few hundred-yuan bills and a few dozen yuan in change. She took out the money and held it tightly in her hands, as if the money could bring her a glimmer of hope. The bills were wrinkled in her hands, and her knuckles turned white from the force. Then she unbuckled Sima Yao's seat belt, pointed to the switch on Sima Yao's side, and asked him to watch her movements: "Open the door like I did, and you can get out of the car."

Gu Nianzhi's movements were orderly, and each one was full of determination. Her eyes were firm and confident, as if telling Sima Yao that everything would be fine.

Sima Yao stared at her movements closely, without blinking, trying to remember every detail, fearing that he would miss anything. His heart was beating fast, and he felt nervous and curious about this strange world and operation.

Gu Nianzhi slowly got out of the car. Her steps were a little heavy, and every step seemed to be filled with worry. She was still thinking about how to solve the problem of her cell phone shutting down. Her brows were furrowed and her lips were slightly pursed. Her delicate face was full of worry at the moment. Her eyes were a little wandering, as if she was constantly searching for a feasible solution in her mind.

Sima Yao followed suit, his hands trembling as he followed Gu Nianzhi's instructions. His fingers fumbled with the switch, looking a little clumsy. After some twists and turns, he finally succeeded in getting out of the car. He walked around the front of the car and walked to Gu Nianzhi's side.

"I have to go to the convenience store to buy something. Come with me." Gu Nianzhi held Sima Yao's hand. Her palm was warm and strong, and it seemed that a firm force came from it, which made Sima Yao's originally uneasy heart a little calmer. Her hand tightly grasped Sima Yao's, and the strength conveyed an invisible comfort and reliance.

Walking into the convenience store, Gu Nianzhi took a deep breath, as if to cheer herself up, and then asked the clerk.

"Can you top up my phone bill?" There was a hint of expectation in her voice, and she stared at the clerk, hoping to get a positive answer. Her eyes were full of eagerness and desire, as if someone who had been walking in the desert for a long time saw an oasis.