"Musheng, you were great. I believe even He Mengsha would be proud of her own insight,"
He knew the character's traits and had seen attitudes like those of Dariel and the others. No further explanation was needed, and the fact that Dariel was directly clapping and praising was enough to showcase Musheng's abilities.
Isn't there a popular saying in China these days?
Face-slapping!
Right, face-slapping!
Those who had looked down on Musheng, even those who had mocked or insulted her, had just been metaphorically slapped in the face by that last scene, leaving them red-faced and feeling ashamed of their arrogance.
Even Arthur, who originally came to enjoy the spectacle, couldn't face Musheng after her performance and sheepishly went in to start his own,
"You're overpraising me. It's all because of a good choice in role,"