Chapter 37 Xiaobai's Object
Chapter 37 Xiaobai's Object
Although Wei Shuqing regards the factory as her second home, she also knows that the factory's development will decline in the future and many workers will be laid off. This is the development of the times and the general trend, which is inevitable.
She knew she was powerless to change anything, so she could only find a way out for herself.
Originally, Wei Shuqing also hoped that Xiaobai would take the college entrance examination with her. Even if he went to night school, he could have a better future.
But now, she could only sigh helplessly, hoping that Xiaobai was doing well.
The days passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was midsummer and the high school classes were on summer vacation.
Wei Shuqing no longer has to go to class every night and has more time to stay at home with the elderly and children.
Niu Niu's birthday is approaching, and Wei Shuqing plans to celebrate for her daughter.
She heard from Sister Zhao that the supply and marketing cooperative had just received a cream cake. It was a good thing. Although it was not as popular as the birthday cake that became popular later, it was much fresher than the egg cake. It was fragrant and sweet, and the cream melted in the mouth. Niuniu would definitely like it.
So, Wei Shuqing rode her bicycle to the supply and marketing cooperative after work.
At the door of the supply and marketing cooperative, she unexpectedly met an acquaintance, Xiaobai.
Just as she was about to go up and say hello to Xiaobai, she saw an old man in a green military uniform catch up with Xiaobai and grab Xiaobai's arm.
How could he abduct a girl in broad daylight?
Wei Shuqing was furious. She took a few steps forward and found that the man was actually Li Maocai!
Is Xiaobai dating Li Maocai?!
One was a young girl who had just turned eighteen, and the other was an old cadre in his fifties. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would never have believed it.
At this time, Bai Zhaodi also saw Wei Shuqing. She knocked Li Maocai's arm away, obviously feeling embarrassed for having a partner so old.
"Director Wei."
Xiaobai bit his lips and his eyes were a little evasive.
Wei Shuqing immediately understood what was going on. She bet Xiaobai was definitely forced and she was unwilling to be with Li Maocai.
Wei Shuqing also had some understanding of Li Maocai because of Qi Zhifang in his previous life.
He may be a bit chauvinistic and self-righteous, but he is definitely not a bad person.
She greeted Xiaobai with a smile, considerately not pointing out Xiaobai's relationship with Li Maocai: "Xiaobai, you're here to buy something too!"
"Yes, Director Wei, I'm here to buy a thermos and a washbasin." These two items are needed for a wedding. Xiaobai almost cried when she said this.
It's no wonder that she is an eighteen-year-old girl. How could she be willing to marry a forty-year-old man?
Hearing this, Wei Shuqing nodded, intending to find an excuse to leave: "Then you take your time to choose, I'll go buy some egg cakes."
"Director, let me go with you." Xiaobai seemed to have seen a savior and grabbed Wei Shuqing's arm.
Wei Shuqing naturally agreed immediately. She just had something to say to Xiaobai: "Okay, Xiaobai, let's go!"
At this time, Li Maocai, who had been ignored all the time, was unhappy: "Director Wei, right? Where are you from? Let me introduce myself. I'm Li Maocai, the director of the Cadre Department."
He saw that Director Wei was a cadre, and since he was a cadre, he had to be under his jurisdiction, so he had to give Li Maocai some face!
Wei Shuqing didn't act at all as flattering and servile as Li Maocai had imagined. She simply smiled and nodded, "Hello, Director Li. Xiaobai and I will be leaving first. Take your time shopping!"
After saying that, Wei Shuqing took Xiaobai and turned away.
As a small cadre in the factory, she was naturally not under the supervision of such a big leader as Li Maocai, and she did not have to worry about offending Director Li.
This cadre, who came from the old Red Army, still acts in a somewhat upright manner.
After they walked for a while, Xiaobai finally couldn't hold back her tears. "Director, you saw it! That's my boyfriend. My parents accepted a 300 yuan gift from him and want to marry me to him!"
Seeing Xiaobai crying pitifully, Wei Shuqing quickly hugged her into her arms: "Wipe your tears first. Didn't you tell Director Li that you don't want to marry him?"
In her previous life, Qi Zhifang accepted so many things from Li Maocai, and it would be fine if she said she didn't want to marry him.
It can be seen that although Li Maocai looks a bit fierce, he is not someone who would forcefully marry a commoner girl.
Sure enough, Xiaobai shook his head: "No, I dare not say it. My dad said he would beat me to death if I told him!"
"You've grown up, Xiaobai," Wei Shuqing advised earnestly, "You're an independent individual. You should follow your heart and do what you want to do, instead of blindly listening to your parents."
"But I'm afraid they will beat me!" Xiaobai cried even louder. She had been living under beatings and scoldings from her parents since she was a child, and she was really afraid of her parents' fists and kicks.
Wei Shuqing, distressed, pulled a White Rabbit from her pocket and stuffed a piece into Xiaobai's mouth. "Remember, you're grown up now. You can't be confined by those blows and kicks. If you're always afraid of your parents and never dare to resist, they'll oppress you for the rest of your life. Do you want to be beaten forever? Do you want to marry someone to earn money for your parents and your brother? Do you want your children to live the same life as you did?"
Every word she said was sharp and pierced Xiaobai's heart deeply.
Xiaobai shook his head violently: "I don't want to, Director Wei, you're right, I want to resist!"
She must not be oppressed by her family for the rest of her life.
She also didn't want to be a victim of her brother's marriage.
She wants to continue studying and take the exam to become a host.
So, accompanied by Wei Shuqing, Xiaobai first found Li Maocai and bravely told him that she did not want to marry him, and that she agreed to marry him because her parents forced her to do so.
Xiaobai cried as she spoke, "I'm sorry, Director Li, you're a good person, but I don't want to spend my whole life with you. Don't worry, I will return your betrothal money!"
"Fuck it!" Li Maocai suddenly blurted out a national quintessence.
Xiaobai originally thought that Li Maocai was going to continue scolding him, so he closed his eyes in fear.
But Li Maocai continued, "Damn it! I conquered the world just to prevent this kind of bullying of men and women from happening! New China has been established, so how can women's oppression still happen? Chairman Mao said that women hold up half the sky. What your parents are doing is simply the tail end of feudalism!"
"Director Li!" Xiaobai covered her mouth in surprise. She didn't expect that Li Maocai not only did not blame her, but also stood from her perspective to criticize her mistakes.
Director Wei was right. There is nothing wrong with being born a girl. The ones who are wrong are those who favor boys over girls.
She bowed deeply to Li Maocai: "Thank you, Director Li!"
Li Maocai glanced at Wei Shuqing and said, "Xiaobai was able to come to me because of you, Director Wei, right?"
He knew that Xiaobai didn't have the courage to resist.
The fact that she came to see him must have been prompted by someone.
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