It is only natural for young people to handle chores like fetching water or sweeping when they first arrive; one cannot expect the elderly to take on such tasks. Much like a pawn in chess, it must remain on the outer lines; if it were to move inside, it would no longer be a pawn, but a general. What we call "should" or "cannot" is, in essence, simply "convention." In the play, although Luo Qing Shui is a person of high integrity, his subconscious is still influenced by traditional concepts. Those seemingly irrational "truths" are actually a form of "hidden rules." A pawn is a pawn, and a general is a general. Even if equality is achieved one day, their fundamental distinction remains; otherwise, what would be the meaning of a "pawn" or a "general"?
The more one sees, the less one thinks. In other words, it becomes "habituation," which at its extreme leads to "blindness." Therefore, those who are easily angered are often not reacting to something truly outrageous, but are simply young—the so-called "angry youths."
"Everyone is good; there are no bad people in my eyes." What defines "good" or "bad"? Often, our judgments are utilitarian. If I am given a large apple, I will naturally call the giver "good"; but if the person who receives a small apple calls them "bad," how can we judge? Luo Qing Shui is a man of selfless integrity. Because he has cast aside personal desire, what others perceive as "bad" appears as "good" to him.
That is the world's evaluation of a person; do you think you can overturn it? It is nearly impossible. We live within a vast web woven by humanity, where a single pull affects the whole. Even intellectuals must learn to go with the flow. If one ignores the rules and merely blames heaven and man, it is futile. This is likely what Marx meant by "objective laws." We often hold our subjective, self-perceived rationalities as absolute truths, unaware that these thoughts are often flawed from the start. Furthermore, "blaming heaven and man" never serves any purpose.
There are some things that should not be said; to say them is to be in the wrong. One must know how to speak with discretion and understand their position. Failure to do so results in error and long-lasting harm.
