In "Dream of Red Mansions", Wang Xifeng is unique with his shrewd and capable and exquisite image. She is not only good at taking care of things, but also good at "getting things done", showing her extraordinary management skills and social wisdom in complex interpersonal and family affairs with ease. Wang Xifeng's various performances are like a workplace survival guide, revealing how to stabilize his position in the power field and win praise through well-designed character shaping, timely gestures of favor and weakness, and accurate control of the psychology of superiors and colleagues.
Wang Xifeng is well aware of the importance of image building, and she skillfully uses daily chores to create an image of a "housekeeper who worries about the tired housekeeper of Rongguofu" for herself. When Mrs. Wang asked about the distribution of monthly money, Sister Feng not only responded quickly, but also took the initiative to mention the search for satin, which seemed to be a trivial matter, but in fact it was a hidden mystery. She took this opportunity to show that she always kept in mind the instructions of her mother, and did not miss even the smallest things, showing a high level of professionalism and responsibility. This is like a good employee in the workplace, not only completing assigned tasks, but also taking the initiative to report on the progress of additional work, so that leaders feel that they are engaged and efficient, so as to win trust and appreciation.
When Wang Xifeng dealt with small matters such as the delivery of the birthday gift of Mrs. Lin'anbo, although he could decide on his own, he still deliberately asked his superior, Mrs. Wang, for instructions. This move may seem redundant, but in fact it is deeply scheming. On the one hand, she used this to express her respect for Mrs. Wang, showing that she was not arbitrary, and that she had asked for instructions and reported everything, consolidating the image of obeying her superiors; on the other hand, she skillfully verified it with small things, so that the leader could feel her diligence and intentions, as if to say: "Look, I attach so much importance to such small things, let alone big things." This timely show of weakness is actually a retreat to advance, strengthening his capable image.
In the face of Jia Lian, Wang Xifeng also knows how to show his ability and busyness in a timely manner. In the preparation of Baochai's birthday, she seemed hesitant, but in fact, she intended to highlight her important role in family affairs in front of Jia Lian. She hinted that she was the core figure that the old lady and the wife relied on, shouldering heavy responsibilities, in order to show her irreplaceable family status. Fat Yan Zhai commented that "the scheming person is here", revealing Sister Feng's shrewd strategy in the marriage relationship: by emphasizing her busyness and ability, she not only won Jia Lian's respect, but also invisibly established her right to speak at home.
What Wang Xifeng did was actually an advanced strategy in the Game of Thrones. Like an actress on stage, she controls every detail in order to create an ideal self-image in the minds of the audience (i.e., those around her). She knows that power does not only come from the position conferred, but also from the perception and evaluation of others. Therefore, she carefully weaves a network of interpersonal relationships, skillfully using the dialectic of showing weakness and strength, active and passive, so that she can always maintain a positive, capable and respectable image both inside and outside the family.
With her excellent management skills and superb social skills, Wang Xifeng has successfully created an image of a dedicated, capable and well-respected housekeeper. She skillfully uses the art of "doing things" on various occasions, whether it is showing weakness to her superiors or showing her skills in front of colleagues and family, all aiming to consolidate her position of power and win widespread recognition and praise. Wang Xifeng's life wisdom undoubtedly reveals to us the profound truth of image shaping and interpersonal interaction in power games, and his life philosophy of "exhausting the organs" is still worth savoring and learning from in real life.