你处心积虑地想得到涎液
“You schemed for the saliva.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我才不得不确信
“I had no choice but to confirm.”
你 处心积虑 地 想得到 涎液
“You schemed for the saliva.”
究竟是想拿它干什么呀
“What exactly do you want with it?”
“I see right through your elaborate plotting, so stop pretending and tell me what evil plan you have.”
In Chinese narrative conflicts, unmasking someone's deep calculations ('chuxin jilu') is often the turning point where moral deception gives way to an open duel.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
deliberately and painstakingly scheming (derogatory)
A set phrase carrying a strong negative connotation, used when criticizing someone for plotting something over a long period.
wanting to obtain / acquire
Expresses strong desire to possess or achieve something.