How did the ancients refuse gracefully when they were confessed to?
1. This article: We are not from the same place.
Old text: Several bagpipes left the pavilion at night, you went to Xiaoxiang and I went to Qin.
2. Today’s article: I can’t reach as high as you.
Old text: I am three inches of snow on the eaves, and you are a surprising guest in the world.
3. Jinwen: You like me, but I don’t like you.
Ancient text: The falling flowers follow the flowing water intentionally, but the flowing water has no intention of falling for the falling flowers.
4. Jinwen: You are a good person and I don’t want to hurt you.
Old Chinese Prose: The orchid blooms and spreads its fragrance. If you don't pick it but wear it, it won't hurt Yu Lan.
5. Jinwen: You are not my type.
Ancient text: You are not my beloved, nor am I pursuing you.
6. This article: Don’t love me, there will be no result.
Ancient Prose: My heart is like flowing water and an untiring flower; I am like the bright moon, don’t fall in love with you.
7. Modern text: I am not worthy of you!
Old text: How dare you enter the prosperous world if you are poor, how dare you mislead a beautiful woman with the breeze on your sleeves.
8. This article: You can like anyone, but don’t choose me.
Ancient prose: There are few willow trees on the branches, and there are no fragrant grasses anywhere in the world.