Nilu's main stage is where she goes shopping, eats, and buys things with the travelers—it's practically a date.

Everyone thought this story would be a sweet date, and they were all planning to read it like a romance novel, but unexpectedly it turned into a conflict between 'family members'.

Readers are completely baffled. Lin Qiu, are you never going to stop? What drastic measures is this father going to take this time?

The work was ruthless, but love is another matter. In the story, the father planned to demolish the Zubair Theater to stop his daughter from pursuing art.

According to the art prohibitions of the Church of England, it didn't warrant demolition; it was simply that this scholar used a little bit of his power.

As for the other scholars who could manage this matter, they didn't care at all; whether it was demolished or not didn't affect them.

This shows that those with a little power always want to use it, while those with real power must be out of their minds to side with you.

However, the readers were not angry, because the previous stories of Kucera and Taj had a great impact on them.

I initially questioned them, but I was deeply moved by their actions. Now I dare not make any rash judgments; I must learn from my mistakes.

So, at this point, readers might think that this father has a big secret to hide, right? Don't worry, read on.

Then everyone saw his daughter Anaye's 'complaints' about him.

Anaye said, "I tried very hard to meet his expectations and did what I thought was the best."

"But he was still not satisfied...or rather, he was never satisfied with me."

This statement suddenly struck a chord with many children, especially some young people who have grown up but are still treated like children.

Some people are even wondering whether their current studies and work are what they want or what their parents want.

"I'm not a genius. Every time he scolds me, it's like he's questioning me, 'Why am I not a genius?'"

Yes, why is that? We've all accepted that our parents are ordinary people, so why can't they accept that I am too?

I thought it would be another story about fatherly and motherly love, but it unexpectedly spoke the children's innermost thoughts.

The young people silently applauded Lin Qiu, thinking, "Write more of this kind of content for our parents! We can't convince them, but you can! You're a prophet! They believe you!"

Anaye continued, saying that she worked very hard and came in third place, and that she also learned embroidery and made a handmade gift for her father.

She thought her father would be happy because his daughter had really tried her best.

But in the end, her father just kept venting his anger.

"Do you think you should be complacent about getting third place? Don't you reflect on why you weren't first?"

The weight of this statement not only crushed Anaye, but also made the readers feel the pressure, and—anger.

Why wasn't I first? I'd like to know why I never get any praise!

Why are there always so many demands? Why can't I ever seem to satisfy you?

The third question asked why I wasn't first, and when I was first, they said I wasn't good at socializing. When I was good at socializing, they said I wasn't focused on studying.

Why can't we accept that our children are ordinary people and have flaws?

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Character Voice Lines - Qin: Pressure from Parents

“My parents often tell me to rest more and don’t put pressure on me, but I can understand their worries because there are things I can’t do either.”

Chapter 671 A Debate

Why don't you look for the problem within yourself? When you encounter setbacks, why don't you look for the problem within yourself too? Honestly, we would say the same thing, but why don't we put the pressure on you instead?

If you're struggling to get a promotion, why don't you take a look at your own shortcomings?

Isn't it just about hurting each other? I am the scar of BYD in this world!

My darling, I've always treasured you, yet you always find fault with yourself?

Why care so much about rankings? It distorts a person's efforts, you know?

Take the rescue of the Little Grass God for example. Elhesen did put in a lot of effort, but even the most abstract Little Grass God cosplayer was crucial. Can you say he didn't try?

That's what Anaye thought. She had clearly tried her best, so why should her efforts be ignored? All her hard work was negated by her father in that instant.

Fortunately, her mother protected her and had a big argument with her father, but her father didn't apologize even when he stormed out.

This experience truly resonated with many people who are children.

Compared to fathers like Cousela who only wanted their daughters to live ordinary lives, there seem to be more parents who want their sons to "become dragons."

And perhaps to maintain their 'authority,' even when they eventually realize they're wrong, they won't apologize to their children.

No one knows if the father had any hidden difficulties in the later part of the story.

But at least at this moment, they deeply empathized with Anaye, and felt compelled to scold him no matter what.

Thinking about what I went through makes my heart ache and I feel incredibly wronged, but venting it out now makes me feel much better.

Swear words are meant to be spoken, otherwise your heart will be tainted.

Feeling wronged is a magical emotion. When you're alone and no one understands you, you can endure it, and people can be strong.

But once someone comforts you or understands you, your strength crumbles.

Some people thought about running away from home or even committing suicide when they were young because of this kind of grievance, thinking that they could make their parents regret it in this way, which became their last act of rebellion.

But this idea is just an idea, because people who are timid or afraid of pain often give up on it.

Now that I'm older, I feel like those things are in the past, but when I see them in stories or they're mentioned again, I find that the grievances in my heart are still there.

Dina Zede had never experienced anything like this before; her father treated her very well, exceptionally well.

It was because of this that Dina Zede loved her father so much that she cried when she began to imagine her father treating her and rejecting her in the same way.

Because she loved her father so much, she couldn't bear being treated like this, and she immediately understood why Anaye had run away from home.

Humayi never expected that he would make his daughter cry for such a strange reason.

Master Huma: Knowing the truth made me shed tears. No, I should make Anaye's father shed tears!

Damn it, it's all your fault for treating your daughter like this, making my daughter cry!

Hmm? Something feels off.

I don't know what's strange about it, but I do know that nowadays people's evaluation of Anaye's father is slightly better than that of the doctor.

Judging from this plot, even if there is a twist at the end, readers will still have to criticize it.

What should have been a perfect date was ruined by his interference.

Nilu just wants to celebrate happily with the travelers, what right does it have to stop you, you monster?

Isn't the point to save the theater through a debate? You shameless brat, how dare you bark like that! Come on, let's debate!

A debate begins, ostensibly about whether Sumeru art should exist.

But actually, the real argument is whether or not the 'Zubair Theatre' should be demolished, which is Sharif's purpose.

Anaye's father, Sharif, believed that Mount Sumeru did not need art, because Mount Sumeru was a land of wisdom, and even art should be inspiring.

Simply put, even a children's story should have an ending that elevates the reader and prompts reflection.

Pure art can only evoke emotions; without wisdom, it has no meaning.

Nilu, on the other hand, believes that art should not be defined by whether it is 'inspirational' or not, because there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's minds.

Art that is uninspiring and meaningless in the eyes of the Church may not be seen that way by others.

The readers nodded in agreement. Indeed, Nel's dance during the rescue of the Grass God was still fresh in their minds. How could it be considered meaningless?

That dance has now become a significant moment in everyone's memory of this incident.

Learning through entertainment is beneficial because many people are unwilling to read boring books, but the same story can be understood through interesting presentation.

Many people may not know about history from history books, but from novels and comment sections.

Learning has its barriers; not everyone can maintain a high level of focus and comprehend boring and lengthy knowledge.

However, stage plays, novels, comics, and movies can all help people learn while being entertained, which undoubtedly lowers the barrier to entry.

If people are still interested in these stories after crossing the threshold, they will take the initiative to learn more about them. Isn't that the meaning?

Nilu's argument is basically this, while Sharif counters with the current state of the theater.

[Sharif: "It is a fact that he performed in violation of the rules of the Chancellery on several occasions."]

"Based on this fact, we can permanently revoke your right to perform in Xumi."

"What value does a theater have if there are no performances?"

This is essentially taking advantage of the suppression by the Religious Council, which can be considered an objective factor in the environment.

Regardless of the factors, in reality, Sharif's views are highly aggressive.

In addition to its performance value, the Zubair Theatre also has value in terms of human relationships.

Therefore, the following argument seems to have turned into 'human relationships'.

This is not off-topic, because the topic from the beginning was actually the demolition of the 'Zubair Theater'.

Sharif wanted to demolish it for worthless reasons, while Nel and the others fought back based on human relationships.

[Nel: "Mr. Sharif believes that personal relationships are a byproduct of achieving goals; once a goal is achieved or abandoned, the relationship loses its reason for maintenance."]

"Then, I cannot meet your expectations..."

Nilu paused here. Although her subsequent remarks would give them the upper hand, it would undoubtedly hurt Anaye, so Nilu hesitated.

Unexpectedly, Anaye took the initiative to speak, and our second speaker requested to participate!

"I couldn't meet your expectations, so I chose to run away from home. I'm no longer your daughter, right?"

Chapter 672 The Water Lily Chapter - End

Anaye also realized that she was not a 'good daughter' either.

Her running away from home was also a form of pressure, a gamble on whether her father loved her and whether he would make concessions to get her to come home.

And now, she's still using that to exert pressure.

Anaye: "I confess, this is our last argument. You win the debate if you simply stop acknowledging me as your daughter."

The argument about 'human relationships' was raised by Sharif, but in the end, he was defeated by it.

He wasn't a 'good father,' but he wasn't heartless either; he couldn't bring himself to say such things.

In the end, Sharif gave up, not only abandoning the demolition of the Zubair Theatre, but also abandoning his high expectations for his daughter.

After abandoning his excessive expectations, Shariputra breathed a sigh of relief. This is good...this is good.

I remember when she was little, all I wanted was for her to grow up healthy. How come I have so many more demands on her now that she's grown up?

He did show his 'fatherly love' to some extent, and it's clear that Anaye holds a place in his heart.

However, readers didn't buy it. In their eyes, there was no plot twist, and they could still criticize it.

Why put so much pressure on your child? In the end, the child will put pressure on you in the same way, making everyone unhappy.

And it made us prepare ourselves mentally for nothing. We were prepared for a reversal, but there was no reversal!

Thankfully, the unpleasant interlude ended, and the story concludes with a private conversation between the traveler and Nel. I wonder if their date will continue?

The two were having a very intimate conversation, with Nil telling the traveler about her past experiences.

This was no ordinary experience; it was an experience that changed her life.

It was just a fleeting glance, a glimpse of an angel on earth.

Like a sunflower discovering the sun, Nilu was drawn to the other's dance.

What is dance? The Flower Goddess danced, so it is a blessing from the gods?

The older sister told her no, dance is an art form belonging to humankind, a celebration after labor, and a small happiness in life.

People and dance are like rainwater on plants; their value may be derived in other ways, but dance remains an indispensable part of life.

To everyone's surprise, Nilu's understanding of dance was actually a form of humanism.

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