I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

No one expected that the malicious rumors spread by that third-rate actor would eventually escalate into a transnational online war of words.

Initially, local netizens in Guli collectively voiced their opinions on overseas social media platforms, mindlessly smearing Cheng Sheng and mocking the Chinese production team. Subsequently, the remarks gradually escalated, and they began to launch large-scale attacks and insults against Chinese netizens.

Chinese netizens will never tolerate unwarranted provocations from foreign internet trolls.

When it comes to online debates and text-based communication, Chinese netizens can be considered pioneers.

Chinese netizens have been generating a constant stream of jokes, witty remarks, and creative responses, showcasing their rich vocabulary, clear logic, and witty banter that have left many trolls speechless and unable to refute them.

The way netizens in Guli curse is simple and straightforward; they only use a few monotonous Chinese curses over and over again, without any originality.

The online battles between Chinese netizens are an art form, employing classical allusions, creative banter, and rhyming retorts. They relentlessly attack from the perspectives of historical depth, the gap between ancient and modern times, and the chaos of reality, maintaining a high pace and delivering devastating blows.

Just as the online debate reached its climax, some netizens unexpectedly uncovered a unique taboo against swearing in Guli, instantly overturning the entire internet's understanding.

In the swearing system of Kori, the most hurtful and curse-like phrase, without a single swear word, is extremely damaging: "May you give birth to a daughter."

Chinese netizens across the internet were instantly stunned.

In Chinese culture, daughters are considered to be warm and comforting, the most precious treasures of the family, and a symbol of good fortune.

But in the context of Guli, this phrase becomes an extreme curse.

At its root lies the deeply ingrained patriarchal ideology and distorted marriage customs of the ancient city.

The concept of male superiority and female inferiority in ancient times has been passed down for thousands of years and is deeply ingrained.

The local agricultural-centric production model makes men the main labor force, who hold the power in the family and the economy. Women can only depend on men, be good wives and mothers, and have extremely low social status.

Even more distorted is the local marriage custom: when a woman gets married, her family needs to prepare an exorbitantly priced dowry, while the groom's family does not have to pay any cost.

The size of a woman's dowry directly determines her status and happiness after marriage. If the dowry is meager, the woman will only suffer contempt, harassment, and bullying from her husband's family.

This is why impoverished families simply cannot afford their daughters' dowries; a daughter's birth is considered a "money-losing burden," a burden and a liability to the family.

Every household favored sons over daughters and was extremely averse to having daughters.

What's even more disheartening is that long-standing ingrained thinking has led local women to accept this unfair rule.

The United Nations once conducted a special survey, which found that more than half of the women in Kuri believed that it was normal for husbands to abuse their wives and for men to be superior to women, and that they had long been completely domesticated by feudal ideology.

After learning the truth behind it, countless Chinese netizens were shocked and lost all interest in arguing.

Instead, a whole host of new ideas have emerged.

In China, the groom needs to prepare a high dowry, a house, a car, and gold jewelry for the bride price. Countless single men are overwhelmed by the burden of dowry and remain single for many years, unable to afford to get married.

In contrast, in Kuri, marrying a local woman meant the woman brought an exorbitant dowry, and the man didn't have to spend a penny, making him a sure-fire winner.

In an instant, the entire internet went completely off track, turning from a war of words into a cross-border matchmaking event.

"Any ladies out there? I'm not picky, I'm naturally gentle and considerate, and I'm all about spoiling my wife!"

"In China, the bride price is hundreds of thousands, which is unaffordable. In Kali, you have to pay to get a wife. Only a fool wouldn't choose this!"

"Does anyone know how to find a wife in Kuri? I earn 3,000 a month and can't find one in China, but I can turn my life around in Kuri!" "Marrying a Kuri girl from a wealthy family means saving 30 years of hard work!"

Moreover, netizens across the internet are well aware that the Chinese men's devotion to their families, their pampering of their wives, and their respect for their partners are utterly superior to the chauvinism and domestic violence prevalent among the men in Kuri.

If you're willing, you'll never have trouble finding a wife from Guli.

The public opinion completely went astray, and the news quickly spread back to domestic social media platforms, instantly igniting the entire internet.

Countless single men and ordinary wage earners were completely excited and eager to make their move.

Netizens from provinces near the border, in particular, are planning to travel to Koli for tourism and matchmaking, hoping to finally find a partner.

In reality, countless bachelors gathered together to discuss the matter enthusiastically, filled with anticipation.

"I just got my passport and was planning to travel to an island nation, but now it seems that Kori is the lucky place!"

"Take me with you! I've been single for forty years, and I can't find a wife in China without a dowry, but I'll definitely find someone in Kuri!"

"A monthly salary of 3,000 yuan is out of the question in China. Guli is my dream place!"

"But can the women of Kuri stand the smell of curry all over them?"

"Tch, this is exactly what I like, it has a unique flavor!"

The entire internet was abuzz with discussion and debate.

At this moment, Cheng Sheng had no time to pay attention to the bizarre style of the online content.

He stood in front of the hotel's floor-to-ceiling windows, his brows furrowed and his expression grave.

It's unclear who leaked the news, but the fact that the entire crew would be returning home early tomorrow morning has become widely known.

Downstairs at the hotel, a dense crowd of local residents, incited by public opinion, gathered. The crowd was agitated, shouting and demanding that Cheng Sheng come forward to apologize and give the people of Guli an explanation.

If it weren't for the hotel security's all-out efforts to stop them, and the local police maintaining order on the perimeter, this group of emotionally distraught people would have already broken through the hotel doors and stormed into the lobby to cause trouble.

"Ah Sheng, there are so many people outside, what should we do?" Zeng Li walked quickly to his side, looking at the dark mass of people downstairs, her face full of worry and her expression tense and uneasy.

"Don't be afraid, it's alright." Cheng Sheng gently patted her shoulder and reassured her softly, "These people are just following the crowd and making empty threats; they don't dare to actually force their way in and cause trouble. I've already contacted the personnel on duty on the escort ship, and they will coordinate with the local police to strengthen security and control. There won't be any problems."

Da Tian Tian, ​​who was standing nearby, curiously approached the French windows, peeked at the surging crowd below, stuck out her tongue, and timidly said, "Should we just call the police? It looks so scary."

“Local police have been deployed downstairs for a while now,” Cheng Sheng explained calmly. “But since the other side didn’t actually break in or hurt anyone, the police will only be on guard passively and won’t actively disperse or arrest them. They’ll naturally disperse once they’ve had enough and are tired.”

"It's so much better in China. It's safe and peaceful, and there's never any situation like this where people gather to cause trouble," Zeng Li said sincerely.

"Don't overthink it, ignore the noise outside." Cheng Sheng reached out and drew the floor-to-ceiling curtains, shutting out the hustle and bustle outside. "Get a good rest tonight, recharge your energy, and we'll head back on time early tomorrow morning."

“Then I’ll stay and sleep with you tonight!” Da Tiantian immediately looked at Zeng Li and said decisively.

"Sure." Cheng Sheng's lips curled into a knowing smile, his tone slightly teasing. "It's been a long time since we played cards together. We're free tonight, let's have a good game." (End of Chapter)