Can we talk about how distinct every character's voice is in this text? Because I genuinely think the author put work into this. Let me break it down because it's impressive. Wu Zhuxiang — the sister-in-law — she sounds like a real person. Her dialogue is practical, slightly sharp, but underneath it all you can hear her worry. 'He hasn't even started school yet. Where's he going to take the imperial exams?' That's not mean-spirited. That's a mother who's scared and taking it out in the only way she knows how. And Yu Banxia's response — 'Sister-in-law, I've said it before—I will definitely make sure my nephew goes to school as soon as possible' — she doesn't get defensive. She just owns it. That's a really mature dialogue exchange. Then there's Fusheng, the nephew. His voice is completely different — all energy and indignation. 'Hmph, if I could go study, I'd definitely make him eat his words someday.' 'In the future, I'll pass the exam at twelve and show him what's what.' Kid's got opinions. Big ones. And the narration around him is always slightly amused, which tells you the author likes this character. Now contrast that with Xu Xiucai and his mother. Their dialogue is where it gets really interesting because it's layered with hypocrisy. Madam Ji says things like 'What a little hussy! She was the one throwing herself at you' — and she's saying this about the woman they're about to scam. The self-righteousness in her voice is disgusting and perfect. And Xu Xiucai? He's not even pretending to care about Yu Banxia anymore. His dialogue is all calculation: 'At worst, even if we do marry her, what does it matter? There are plenty of stories and plays about top scholars being chosen as sons-in-law by high-ranking officials.' He's already written her off as a stepping stone. The dialogue between him and his mother is almost too smooth — they finish each other's thoughts because they're the same kind of person. Meanwhile, the village women's dialogue is full of local color and attitude. 'You from Xiaoxu Village, you better scram quickly, or I'll greet you with a broom in a moment.' That's not just dialogue — that's a whole personality in one sentence. And Yu Hongyu, the uncle? His voice is warm, practical, slightly amazed. 'Xiaxia, when did you learn to do this? And with such detail.' He sounds like a craftsman who's just been handed a treasure. Every character has a rhythm, a vocabulary, a way of being that's recognizably theirs. No one sounds like everyone else.