When describing things, change the narrative style of matters closely related to oneself, using objective, written, and story-like language.
The greatest effect is to reduce one's own [emotional involvement].
And what is the purpose of [emotional involvement]?
On one hand, it's to avoid exposing one's true feelings.
On the other hand, there may also be a hope that others can evaluate one's narrative.
If possible — hopefully, the evaluation is the same as one's deepest inner thoughts.
Say the words that one couldn't express, obtaining a "mouthpiece."
This type of narrative style appears frequently in Lin Xi's narrative.
Nan Zhubin said, "It's like you only provided a perspective, allowing me to see another person. So my question is — you are not actually an observer, you are an experiencer of the story you tell."
"So in this story, where is the real 'you'?"
Nan Zhubin looked into the visitor's eyes: "Or rather, where are 'your feelings'?"