However, since it could be performed in an idol drama, it was bound to be effective.
Moreover, psychology says that what one cannot get is always the best. As long as one grasps this psychology of men, and occasionally plays hard to get, being close then distant, hot then cold, one can stir a man's heart, make him approach more proactively, and thus completely seize the initiative.
Cai Qing listened, completely bewildered. Her mouth hung open, and for a moment, she couldn't react. Where did Madam have these ideas from? It was too incredible.
Madam didn't feel ashamed saying these things, but Cai Qing, who was listening, found it unbearable. Her fair little face turned even redder than before, and she busied herself by lowering her head.
"Madam, please stop. I... I know."
"It's not enough that you know. You must learn these things and put them into practice, understand?"
Fearing that Cai Qing wouldn't learn, Feng Jin spoke with great urgency.
Cai Qing nodded solemnly, her eyes full of seriousness. "I will definitely learn them well."
"Then, starting tomorrow, when you see Lu Shi, you must remain composed. Treat Lu Shi with the same everyday composure as always. Don't get too excited or blush when you see him. You must learn to be demure."
"Then... then when I see him, what should I say?"
Feng Jin rested her chin on her hand and thought for a moment. Inspiration struck. "Since you don't know what to say, then simply don't speak. Just maintain silence."
"Ah... will this work... Don't again..."
The rest of the sentence was on the tip of her tongue but was swallowed back. Cai Qing was worried that she might push Lu Shi further away.
"As long as you follow my method, I guarantee there will be no problem."
Feng Jin's confidence immediately inspired Cai Qing. Cai Qing nodded, believing that everything Madam did was correct. As long as she did as Madam said, there would be no problem.
Cai Qing spent the entire night integrating what Feng Jin had taught her.
The next day, when she saw Lu Shi, she applied it flexibly, completely ignoring him.
Even when Lu Shi greeted her proactively, Cai Qing pretended not to see him, constantly remembering Feng Jin's teachings on the strategy of playing hard to get.
Feng Jin watched from the side and nodded with satisfaction. She truly was a promising student. It was not a waste of her time teaching Cai Qing for so long. She had learned very well.
This was exactly how it should be, making Lu Shi understand the meaning of cherishing.
Cai Qing's actions indeed left Lu Shi bewildered. He had no idea that Cai Qing's unusual behavior was intentional. He thought that his recklessness yesterday had displeased her.
He immediately didn't know what to do, standing there in a slight daze, unsure whether to follow or not.
"Aren't you going to hurry and follow?"
Seeing that he was still like a wooden dummy, Feng Jin kindly reminded him. With Lu Shi's emotional intelligence, it would take ages for any development. It was truly exasperating.
"Chase after him? Is that okay?"
"Nonsense, hurry up!"
Feng Jin couldn't stand his slow pace and, in anger, slammed her chopsticks on the table. With his personality, he couldn't even kick out a fart. He was truly useless!
"I'm going right away!" Lu Shi was completely startled by Feng Jin's shout and hurriedly dashed off to chase after her.
"Not too foolish after all. At least he finally knows to chase."
Feng Jin sighed helplessly. Worrying about these matters was more tiring than performing a high-difficulty precision surgery.
If these two didn't make any progress, she would probably be exhausted to death first.
"No wonder Lu Shi was so absent-minded yesterday. So that's what it was all about."
Ling Mo Han's sudden voice sounded from behind Feng Jin, startling her. She quickly patted her startled heart. "Don't you know that scaring people to death is dangerous? Please don't suddenly appear behind me anymore, okay?"
If this happened a few more times, her heart might really have problems and age prematurely.
"It's clearly because you have something to hide. Otherwise, why would you be so scared?" Ling Mo Han was convinced that Feng Jin must be hiding something from him, which was why she acted that way.
"Tell me, what's going on with Lu Shi? What did you do?"
The man's slightly threatening words fell into Feng Jin's ears, making her feel a pang of displeasure. "What do you mean what did I do? I'm helping them fulfill their wishes. This is all for their own good."
Pausing, Feng Jin snorted and continued, "It's better than you, who has no trace of human warmth. Look at the brothers around you, how many of them have found wives? I think your barracks are almost a bachelor's camp!"
If the soldiers standing guard outside the door could hear Feng Jin's righteous words, they would surely be moved to tears and prostrate themselves in admiration.
They had fought on the battlefield for years to protect their country, yet they didn't even have a home. They couldn't help but feel a sense of bitterness. However, within the barracks, besides endless training, there was nothing else. They didn't even have the opportunity to find a wife.
Ling Mo Han was completely stunned by Feng Jin's barrage of questions, his throat feeling as if it were being squeezed. He had no idea how to retort.
The most important thing was that what Feng Jin said was all true. He had no grounds to refute it. He really seemed not to have cared about the soldiers in this aspect.
But as a general commanding three armies, how could he care about the private matters of his soldiers? If he actually did, wouldn't the soldiers laugh him out of the barracks?
"What's wrong? You're speechless because I hit the nail on the head?"
Feng Jin's tone carried a hint of disdain. She knew that Ling Mo Han would have nothing to say.
"These are the kind of things women worry about. How could this general concern himself with such matters?"
"This is typical male chauvinism!"
Ling Mo Han's behavior, to put it more severely, was an illness that needed to be treated.
"Anyway, Lu Shi is going to date now. As his direct superior, you must learn to understand and tolerate him. Give him some personal space, understand?"
She absolutely had to eliminate Ling Mo Han, this biggest hidden danger. Otherwise, if at a crucial moment Ling Mo Han forcibly called Lu Shi away again, wouldn't all their efforts be in vain?
"This general is his superior. This general's word is an order. Lu Shi must obey this general."
Constantly indulging in romance, what achievements could he make? This unhealthy trend must be stopped. If everyone were like this, wouldn't the barracks become a place for infatuation, delaying training, which would be a major issue.
The argument here grew more intense, while Lu Shi walked over with a smile.