不用你这么辛苦 在这里扮孝子
“You don't need to keep working so hard pretending to be the dutiful son here.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你可以走了
“You can go now.”
不用你 这么辛苦 在这 里 扮孝子
“You don't need to keep working so hard pretending to be the dutiful son here.”
你还惦记薇薇啊
“You're still thinking about Vivi?”
“Cut the fake devotion; everyone knows you only care about yourself.”
Because filial piety (孝道) is a core moral pillar in Chinese culture, performing it hypocritically for inheritance or social status is considered deeply shameful and contemptible.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to put on an act of being a filial son
A highly stinging criticism used to expose someone whose outward display of filial respect is believed to be insincere or performative.
No need for you to trouble yourself so much / Don't bother working so hard
Often used sarcastically to reject someone's unrequested or hypocritical efforts.
