The core issue is, Ning Yuhuan feels Xu Lin is too outstanding, and she doesn't match up to him.
Ning Yuhuan comes from a very ordinary family background.
"Don't overthink, okay? Isn't money meant to be spent? I don't lack money now, so my quality of life should improve. Otherwise, why earn so much money? What if I step out tomorrow and get hit by a car..."
Xu Lin didn't finish before the senior interrupted him.
"Don't say things like that!"
The senior quickly said, "You shouldn't say things like that! Confucius said one shouldn't talk about supernatural beings or spirits. You don't have to believe, but you should keep a respectful distance!"
Xu Lin is now quite skilled in translating ancient texts.
The quote refers to how Confucius didn't talk about mythical and supernatural events, didn't believe in them, but maintained that people should respect them. You don't have to believe, but you should not be disrespectful, so don't go around saying such things.
