Only after they rode away on their bike did Jianshu ask Wu Xiufang and learned from her about their relationship.

"I see. It seems I'm benefiting from my sister-in-law's help today." Jianshu sighed. One helps introduce business, and the other tries her best to repay. Both parties are kind people.

She asked why they had been given so many plums for no reason. This wasn't the afterlife, where people would get a few green onions for free when buying vegetables. People wouldn't give away things they'd exchanged for food for no reason.

"Well, no, it's a bit embarrassing to say that I haven't been of much help. I do take a lot of things from people every year. I feel a little anxious because I take so much. I can only try my best to introduce more people to them." Wu Xiufang didn't think she had made any great contribution. She felt guilty every time she took plums and could only try her best to help.

As one of the people introduced, Jianshu could understand her thoughts. People are so simple these days. In her opinion, she just mentioned it a few more times in front of acquaintances. Whether to buy it or not is up to others to decide, and it has nothing to do with her. At this time when there is no advertising fee or promotion fee, she will not take credit for it at all.

Moreover, it was not a question of either party taking advantage of the other. At the beginning, Wu Xiufang promoted Aunt Li's family a little, and they gave her some extra plums to express their gratitude, and that was enough to cover the loss. After all, the family's financial situation was not good, and they really could not afford to send gifts every year.

However, Wu Xiufang felt uneasy about accepting the gift, so she continued to help promote it, and the other party thanked her again. This back and forth became a cycle. It can only be said that this friendship was maintained slowly through the efforts of both parties. If someone else changed, it would not be possible to achieve the same situation as now, and even Jianshu, a by-product, also benefited from it.

"The things have already been collected. There's no point in thinking too much about it. Sister-in-law, if you really can't get over it, why don't you take the plums out for a walk tomorrow and introduce more people to Aunt Li and the others?" Jian Shu was too lazy to talk to her about advertising fees and promotional expenses. He just wanted to get down to business. Selling more plums was more important than anything else.

Wu Xiufang nodded and said, "It just so happens that Sister Li and the others said they would come to our house to knit sweaters tomorrow, so I'll take some out to treat them then." It was a gift anyway, so it was just right to use it for this.

"Then I won't come to see you tomorrow. You know I can't handle this kind of situation." Jianshu pedaled his bike and felt a little tired.

Well, I haven’t exercised properly during this period, and my physical strength has declined a bit.

Wu Xiufang smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll tell you that you're not home and no one will disturb you."

After spending over a year together, she had come to understand Jianshu's lazy nature. He wasn't particularly fond of socializing, and except for the occasional tantrum, he generally avoided it whenever possible. There were a couple of people who gossiped about him behind his back, but he continued to carry on as usual, making them seem like the clowns.

Jian Shu didn't know Wu Xiufang's thoughts were wandering, so he sped up his bike slightly. "Hey, sister-in-law understands me! I'll go talk to sister-in-law after everyone leaves. If there's anything, let Tiedan come to me."

"That kid is always away from home. If there's anything, I'll let Yaya come find you."

"That's fine." Jianshu had no objection.

"Oh, I want to give birth to a son, but I don't know what the use of a son is. I can't even see his shadow all day long. I can't rely on him at all. He is not as caring as a girl." Wu Xiufang started to complain about her son to Jianshu again.

Jian Shu smiled but said nothing. She said that because she had a son. If she didn't, she wouldn't be saying the same thing today.

Even decades later, when family planning was strictly enforced, many people were determined to have two or three children, even if it meant paying a fine. Even today, it's even more common. Even with three or four daughters, families are so poor they can barely afford to eat and sleep, yet many still want to have more.

Only a few people are like her parents, who don't care whether they have a son or not and only have an only daughter.

Wu Xiufang gave birth to three sons and one daughter. Perhaps because rarity makes things valuable, or perhaps because she already had two sons and no pressure to have another, the only daughter, Yaya, was very favored. Even after she had a younger brother, her status did not change.

But does this mean she prefers her daughter? Not necessarily. After her daughter gets married, she becomes an outsider and has no share in the family's possessions. In the end, she will choose to let her son inherit everything.

But is it her fault? No.

Her love for her daughter is genuine; at least Yaya lives a better life than 90% of girls today. This difference is simply due to long-standing, subtly ingrained public perceptions. She herself isn't even aware of it, and doesn't think it's a problem.

But is this right? No.

Is what has been established over the years correct? Should we just follow it? No.

To put it bluntly, it's simply sacrificing women's interests to achieve so-called conventions and create a superficial harmony. Why are there so many issues of conflict between men and women decades later? It's simply because women are awakening and no longer want to be sacrificed. Both sides want to fight for their rights.

Interests are the eternal theme of human society.

And nowadays, few people realize this.

Therefore, Jianshu didn't tell Wu Xiufang that her behavior was wrong and that her son and daughter should be given equal rights. Nor did she tell Yaya to learn to fight for her share of the family property. If she did, Wu Xiufang and Yaya would probably not only not understand, but also think she was sick. If the news got out, it would easily lead to trouble.

Even if they understand, it may not be a good thing. In their eyes, their current life is good enough. If we really want to break their ideas and let them know that this is wrong, the final consequences will be unpredictable.

Seeds will germinate only in suitable soil. Now people's consciousness is slowly germinating, and it will take decades for it to blossom. The consequence of forcing things to grow is that it will make those who wake up more painful. They can only watch everything helplessly, unable to change, and no one understands.

Jianshu will not take the risk of publicity. She has seen thousands of awakened women in her previous life, and she is not willing to be a catalyst to accelerate this process. Once it deviates from the historical trajectory, it will be difficult to predict whether it is good or bad.

Just keep going slowly, time will give the results, she believes that it will definitely be a bright future.

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