Only this green, not disappointing the spring

By the time they had finally discussed everything, Zhou Xiaoxi's stomach was already bloated with sugar water.

She said to Li Shoucai somewhat helplessly:

"Grandpa, I have one last request. I hope you can help me."

Li Shoucai thought it was some big deal, so he quickly concentrated on listening to her.

result……

Zhou Xiaoxi said aggrievedly:

"Can you please tell Grandma Zhang not to make me sugar water anymore? Actually, I don't like sweet things. They always make me feel sticky and my teeth hurt a little. But I'm afraid of disappointing her sincerity..."

Li Shoucai was so confused that he couldn't help but reach out and poke the little girl's head.

"Kid, I thought it was a big deal. I took your words seriously. If I don't make you some sugar water, you'll regret it later!"

Zhou Xiaoxi nodded repeatedly, looking cute and playful, which made people happy just by looking at her.

She suddenly remembered that she had not yet completed what her grandmother had asked her to do. So she quickly spoke to test the waters:

"That village head grandfather, is Aunt Lanxiang really not going to get married? She is still so young and such a nice person..."

Li Shoucai sighed,

"Although our Li family can support her for the rest of her life, even if the two brothers are sensible, they may become resentful after we are gone. I dream of Lanxiang marrying into a good family, even if the family is poor, but how can it be that easy?"

His voice was choked up at the end, and Zhou Xiaoxi felt very sad.

Zhou Xiaoxi planned to think of a way to create some opportunities for his uncle and Aunt Lanxiang to get along with each other. If the two of them fell in love with each other, then things would be easy!

If by any chance they don't have any feelings for each other, they won't feel awkward as long as they don't break the window paper.

After all, we all live in the same village and we see each other all day long, so it is better to be cautious.

……

In order not to delay everyone's work, Li Shoucai ran directly to the field to announce the matter to everyone.

The little girls were all very happy, and the married women also had smiles on their faces.

Li Shoucai poured a basin of cold water on everyone at the right time.

"Everyone, don't be too happy yet. I haven't finished what I'm saying. This job is not for everyone who wants to do it. Those who are clumsy and sloppy on weekdays should give up their thoughts. Anyone who wants to go must pass me first. There's no point in looking for Xiaoxi and his family."

Someone immediately became unhappy. So what if he was sloppy on weekdays? He just had to be more particular when working!

When Li Shoucai heard the man's mumbling, he retorted without any mercy.

"It's not easy for Xiaoxi's family to get a job. They could have cooperated with a shop in the city, but they refused it for our village. We who take the benefits for free should have some shame. We don't expect you to repay us, but at least don't cause trouble for them."

Seeing that everyone was silent, Li Shoucai continued:

"I'll make the rules clear in advance to avoid any trouble in the future that would hurt Xiaoxi's family. And don't even think about getting any benefits out of it!"

"First, if you can't learn or don't do the job well, you are not allowed to make trouble if you are rejected; second, if you make something bad for others due to your own reasons, the cost of the work will be deducted from your wages."

"Third, you are not allowed to pass on the skills you have learned. Once you are discovered, the whole family will no longer employ you, and you will have nothing to do with the good things in the village in the future. Since you don't want to do anything, don't blame me for being cruel!"

Li Dali was very proud standing aside, thinking that their Xiaoxi was really capable.

Li Lanxiang, who was standing in the corner, looked over here from time to time. The corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up, but she was afraid of being discovered so she quickly lowered her head.

Seeing that the beating was almost enough, Li Shoucai gave another sweet date.

"Finally, Xiaoxi girl gave me an idea, which I think makes sense. In the future, we will open a village school, and girls can also learn to read and write. Since the girls in our village can earn money to support the family just like men, there is no reason to stop them from learning skills."

The villagers, who had originally been silent, were once again in an uproar.

There was an emotional one who directly refuted:

"Head, how can this be allowed! They say that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent, so why are you still asking her to study and learn to read? Who will do the housework? Won't it delay her earning money?"

"Yes, yes, that won't work!"

Several girls, whose faces were flushed with excitement, lowered their heads in frustration upon hearing this. Some of the more sensitive ones couldn't help but shed tears.

Li Shoucai was very angry. He thought everyone would be happy, but he unexpectedly stirred up a hornet's nest.

He struck the gong hard, making everyone's ears buzz.

"What are you arguing about? If you can't talk, just shut up. Why do I look down on you so much? Bullshit, a woman without talent is virtuous. Can she make money without ability? If you think your daughter is talentless, then don't be so shameless to go to Xiaoxi's house to ask for work!"

Deep-rooted ideas cannot be easily persuaded, and several people present still stiffened their necks, clearly unwilling to accept the result.

Li Shoucai was so angry that he almost laughed. He also knew that some things could not be rushed.

"Alright, if you don't learn well, I'm too lazy to argue with you. Just don't regret it in the future! The girls' class will definitely be opened, even if there is only one person. I don't believe that every household in Dali Village doesn't treat their daughters as human beings!"

These words were really harsh to hear, but because of his status as the head of the village, no one dared to refute him.

A daughter who is married off is like water spilled out. Who won’t rely on her son for support in the future? Instead of wasting money on sending a daughter to school, it is better to spend it on educating a son.

If we raise a scholar in the future, it would be a great thing for our ancestors!

What can a girl do? Can she go on a scientific expedition? What a joke!

Zhou Xiaoxi remained silent.

She is just a twelve-year-old girl and has no right to speak here.

In fact, she had already expected this result, so there was nothing to be disappointed about.

The ideas of opening village schools and allowing girls to go to school were not originally intended to change the status of women in this country.

You are just an ant, and it is beyond your ability to try to shake a tree.

Don't tell her some great truth that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. She is not a saint and does not have such great ideals and ambitions.

Zhou Xiaoxi couldn't force a cow to drink water if it didn't want to, and he didn't have the ability to do it.

At this moment, Li Lanxiang quietly walked up to Zhou Xiaoxi and whispered in her ear:

"Xiaoxi, I really admire you. When our village builds a school in the future, I will be the first to sign up. I'm just... afraid that you will despise me because I'm too old."

Zhou Xiaoxi chuckled and whispered in Li Lanxiang's ear,

"It's okay. I opened the village school because I wanted to learn to read and study. I'm actually a selfish person and I don't deserve your admiration!"

Li Lanxiang was stunned for a moment, then said excitedly:

"You are so amazing! Then we can learn together, that would be great!"

This girl is really likable. Looks like I have to work harder to match her up with my uncle!