When Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing returned to the Lu family, it was already late at night.

Under the dim kerosene lamp, everyone in the Lu family was sitting around the kang table, chatting about family matters.

"Mom, I made ten yuan at the temple fair today!" Shen Qiqi raised the money in her hand, her eyebrows flying with joy, and there was a hint of boasting in her tone.

Old Mrs. Lu curled her lips and snorted without comment.

She didn't believe that this third daughter-in-law had any ability.

Shen Qiqi didn't care about the old lady's attitude. She walked straight to the Lu family's "study" which was full of miscellaneous items and started to clean it up.

She planned to transform this place into a real study so that the children of the Lu family would have a place to study.

"Third daughter-in-law, what are you doing? You've made such a mess!" Old Mrs. Lu yelled in dissatisfaction.

"Mom, I'm tidying up the study. The children can study in it later." Shen Qiqi explained with a firm look, showing full confidence.

"Study? What study? What's the point of a girl reading so many books? You're going to get married and have children!" Old Mrs. Lu was furious when she heard this. Her voice was loud and high, echoing in the small room, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

"Instead of wasting time studying, why not learn some needlework so that you can take care of your husband and children in the future?"

Shen Qiqi was not annoyed and patiently explained: "Mom, times have changed. Now men and women are equal. Girls can also read and write, and they can have a promising future."

"Achievement? What achievement? I think you want to turn all the children into androgynous monsters!" Old Lady Lu's voice became more and more sharp, as if Shen Qiqi was some kind of monster.

"Mom, reading and writing can make you wise and broaden your horizons. In the future..." Shen Qiqi wanted to continue explaining, but was rudely interrupted by Mrs. Lu.

"I don't care about the future! Anyway, the children of our Lu family don't need to read so many books! Especially girls, what's the point of reading so many books! It's a waste of money!" Old Mrs. Lu slammed the table, her tone unquestionable.

Shen Qiqi took a deep breath and tried hard to suppress the anger in her heart.

She knew that changing Mrs. Lu's mind would not happen overnight.

At this time, Lu Qing came over and held Shen Qiqi's hand...

Lu Qing held Shen Qiqi's hand and said firmly: "Mom, I think Qiqi is right. Now it is a new society, and reading and literacy are very important. Children need to learn more knowledge so that they can have better development in the future." He gave Shen Qiqi an encouraging look, full of love and support.

Shen Qiqi held his hand back, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

It’s great to have him around.

When Mrs. Lu heard her son also helping Shen Qiqi, her face turned blue with anger: "Well, you two are so strong now that you dare to go against me! I am your elder, and this is how you show filial piety to me?" She snorted heavily, her turbid eyes full of anger.

This damn girl, she has only been married for a few days and she dares to instigate her son to disobey her!

Shen Qiqi bit her lip, feeling a little depressed.

The old lady's attitude clearly shows that she is trying to take advantage of her seniority.

This old lady is really a fool!

"Mom, we are not unfilial to you, we just think that reading and writing are very important for children." Lu Qing explained patiently, trying to ease the atmosphere.

"Important? I think you have bad intentions! You want to teach the children bad things!" Old Mrs. Lu insisted that Shen Qiqi had bad intentions, her tone as hard as a nail.

"Mom, you..." Shen Qiqi wanted to explain further, but was interrupted rudely by Old Lady Lu.

"Don't call me mom! I don't want a daughter-in-law like you! You only know how to ruin the reputation of our Lu family!" The old lady became more and more agitated, spitting everywhere.

"Grandma, please calm down and talk nicely." The eldest daughter-in-law, who had been silent the whole time, advised cautiously, fearing that the old lady would suffocate.

"Shut up! You have no right to speak here!" The old lady retorted bluntly.

The atmosphere in the room was tense, like a taut string that could break at any time.

Shen Qiqi took a deep breath and was about to say something else when suddenly a childish voice came from the door...

A thin figure squeezed in from the door. It was Lu Qing's nephew, Xiao Shitou.

He stared with his big black eyes and said crisply: "Aunt San taught me to read, I want to learn!"

Xiao Shitou's sudden appearance eased the atmosphere in the room a little.

Old Mrs. Lu was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect that her grandson, who had always been timid, would dare to interrupt the adults' conversation.

"You little bastard, what do you know! Children shouldn't interrupt when adults are talking!" Old Mrs. Lu glared at Xiao Shitou. Although her tone was harsh, it was less aggressive than before.

Little Stone was not scared away. Instead, he straightened his chest and said loudly: "Aunt San said that this is a new era and everyone has the right to education! I want to read and learn to read!" Little Stone's voice was not loud, but it was resounding and full of desire for knowledge.

These words made Shen Qiqi secretly happy. This little guy is really a good seedling!

Old Mrs. Lu was shocked by Xiao Shitou's sudden "rebellion" and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

She opened her mouth, but nothing came out.

Seeing this, Shen Qiqi struck while the iron was hot and said, "Mom, you see, even children are eager to learn new knowledge. We, as elders, should support them even more." She did not directly refute the old lady, but changed to a more tactful way of persuading her.

She paused and continued, "I heard from Aunt Cuihua from the next village that there is a young man named Zhang Qiang in their village. He used to be a farmer, but later he went to school and now works as a worker in the city. He makes a lot of money a month!" Shen Qiqi recounted Zhang Qiang's story vividly, with a hint of envy in her tone.

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