Floating life reflects two lotuses

Chu Wanlian sat in the Xiao family's living room, facing the modern furniture, feeling a little dizzy. She silently repeated to herself, "Calm down, calm down, calm down again," while trying to remember Xiao Jinlian's instructions: "Check the news on your phone and keep a low profile."

She stared at her phone, somewhat dumbfounded. A notification flashed on the screen: "Trending Today: Company XX Releases New Product, Netizens Discuss!"

"Trending topics?" She muttered the word to herself. "Could it be... a hot search for new things? Is this really the way modern social interaction is?" She was very puzzled, but she tried her best to appear as a mature person who knew everything.

Just then, Xiao's mother walked in and saw her staring intently at her phone with a serious expression. She couldn't help but laugh: "Lianlian, what's wrong? Have you figured it out? Want to start trying to watch some short videos?"

Chu Wanlian immediately pretended to be nonchalant: "Oh, Mother, it's nothing, I just think this 'trending topic' is very interesting."

Xiao's mother was taken aback and shook her head, but she was a little puzzled: "This girl seems to be getting more and more mysterious."

"Mysterious? I'm a representative of modern women." Chu Wanlian almost gave herself away. She only wanted to pretend to be someone who understood modern life, but she was almost scared by the role she was playing.

Just then, Xu Nianni walked in and, seeing her appearance, almost laughed so hard her mouth twisted: "Hahaha, Lianlian, you look like an old cadre studying a mobile phone."

"An old cadre?" Chu Wanlian immediately realized she had been exposed and quickly replied, "No way! I was just thinking about how to use this 'artifact' to understand how the modern world works!"

"Then can you teach me how to 'give someone a thumbs up'?" Xu Nianni asked, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

"'Give a like'?" Chu Wanlian repeated, but her mind was in turmoil. "This 'like'... could it be the 'like' in 'snack'? Can I use this 'snack' to treat myself to a snack?"

Xiao's mother couldn't help but laugh out loud: "You really are something else. 'Liking' is just a way of expressing support for others. Don't worry about the snacks."

"Wow! I see!" Chu Wanlian nodded thoughtfully. "Then I'll give Xiao Jinlian a 'thumbs up' and see how she manages to navigate the 'palace intrigue'."

At this moment, Xiao's mother seemed to suddenly realize something: "Wait, are you saying another name again? Lianlian, why do you keep using 'Xiao Jinlian' lately? No, it's 'Princess'?!"

"Princess?" Chu Wanlian was startled and almost dropped her phone. She quickly changed the subject: "Ah! Oh, I was thinking... should we use this 'trending topic' to make a 'court ceremony' program and invite everyone to see how I handle 'palace affairs'!"

“Hahaha…” Xu Nianni and Xiao’s mother exchanged a glance, clearly feeling that Chu Wanlian’s words were a bit strange, and that she was becoming more and more mysterious.

They didn't dare to ask any further questions, and could only smile silently, thinking to themselves: This 'Lianlian' is really becoming more and more of a mystery.

Although Chu Wanlian outwardly maintained an impeccably calm demeanor, she was inwardly praying, "This world is such a maze, I hope it doesn't drive me crazy... However, using 'likes' to solve problems seems like a pretty good magic weapon!"

In the days that followed, Chu Wanlian tried her best to act like a 'qualified' modern woman in this world filled with strange symbols and cell phones. She learned to use her phone to browse the news, learned the 'like' techniques for short videos, and constantly thought about how to find clues to her return to ancient times through this technologically advanced world.

Although she briefly wondered if she had stumbled into some enormous, insane laboratory, she was, after all, a princess, and her intelligence and courage were not to be underestimated. As long as Xiao Jinlian stopped harassing her excessively, she could use her wisdom to resolve this "time-travel drama"!

Chu Wanlian sat at the dining table, her eyes lighting up as she looked at the large pile of delicious-looking food in front of her. Her mouth opened slightly, and she couldn't help but swallow. "This... looks really... delicious!" she murmured to herself, picking up a fork and quickly forking a piece of roasted chicken into her mouth.

"Wow! It smells so good! This flavor is simply irresistible!" Chu Wanlian chewed for a moment, her eyes flashing with amazement. "What kind of divine delicacy is this? It's even better than the imperial cuisine in my palace! No, it's a delicacy that fell from the sky!"

Without hesitation, she picked up another large piece. But just then, a calm yet warning voice echoed in her mind:

"Can't you control your mouth?" Xiao Jinlian's voice was filled with helplessness. "You're inside me now, eat less! Don't you want to give it back?"

"I want to!" Chu Wanlian quickly agreed, but her fork didn't stop moving. "But... this... is so delicious! Don't you think I'm a genius for finding something so delicious?"

"This is called self-control, understand?" Xiao Jinlian instantly switched from the mindset of a modern office worker, her tone carrying the air of a boss who said, "I'm much more mature than you." "You should know that controlling desires is also a form of self-cultivation. Besides, you don't want to turn into a pig, do you?"

"Pig? No way!" Chu Wanlian retorted indignantly, "I'm aiming to cultivate into an immortal, how could I turn into a pig?"

"Then shut up and stop eating like a starving ghost." Xiao Jinlian's tone remained icy, but there was a hint of impatience in it. "Otherwise, you'll be trapped in this body forever!"

Chu Wanlian stared wide-eyed at the delicious food in front of her, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She then turned to look around and noticed that Xiao's mother and Xu Nianni were watching her, seemingly a little worried that she would eat too much.

"Ahem!" Chu Wanlian cleared her throat abruptly, trying to appear calm. "It's alright, I can control myself... It's just... it's so delicious, how can you resist eating it?"

Xu Nianni blinked and said with a smile, "We've already eaten. I never expected you to be such a big eater. You really are a glutton."

Chu Wanlian's heart skipped a beat, and Xiao Jinlian's voice rang in her mind again: "Hey, to be honest, you're almost scaring me. With your weight, if you don't control yourself, you'll really become a 'God of Cookery'!"

She paused for a moment, then nodded casually, "Okay, I understand, keep your composure!" Then, she reluctantly put down her fork and secretly glanced at the dessert next to her, her eyes like those of a thief.

Xiao Jinlian was speechless: "You're the one who really can't control yourself, you've already started sneaking food?!"

“It wasn’t stealing food! It was just a little bit of happiness in my heart.” Chu Wanlian responded through gritted teeth in a low voice, then turned to look at the two of them, “If you don’t eat it, I’ll just have to enjoy it all by myself. That’s so disloyal.”

"Stop eating!" Xiao Jinlian's voice grew increasingly stern. "Otherwise, I won't be so polite!"

Chu Wanlian glared helplessly at Xiao Jinlian, and finally put down her fork, but couldn't help muttering, "Sigh, serves me right for transmigrating today. My feelings are just like this meal, so complicated."

Xu Nianni looked at her and smiled, "What's wrong with you today? You seem a little... off?"

"It's nothing, I just ate too much and my head is a little dizzy." Chu Wanlian smiled, forcibly suppressing the complicated emotions in her head.

Xiao's mother also looked at her: "Why do I feel like something's not right with you today? You don't usually eat and drink like this. Is something on your mind today?"

Chu Wanlian frowned slightly, then slammed her hand on the table: "It's nothing! I just figured some things out! Eating more will help me have a better mindset!"

She quickly took a bite, then lowered her head to continue her "battle".