Shen Qiqi calmed down the waves in her heart, took a deep breath, and a resolute emotion quietly surged in her heart.
She turned to look at Lu Qing beside her. His tall and straight figure was like a solid fortress, and an atmosphere of protection permeated between the two of them.
She nodded slightly, as if to say, "We will definitely win."
"Old Wang, Old Liu, and several uncles, I have something to say." Shen Qiqi's voice was steady, but her tone was firm and unquestionable.
She stood at the entrance of the village, facing those unhappy old people. Although she felt a little nervous, she was more determined.
The old men folded their arms across their chests, their stubbornness clearly visible on their faces, their eyes gleaming with distrust.
"Chen Qiqi, you are challenging the rules of our ancestors!" The old man with a goatee glared, his tone filled with anger, "For hundreds of years in our village, men have been superior to women. You are messing around!"
"Yes, little girl, if you keep making trouble like this, you will suffer sooner or later!" The old man wearing reading glasses also echoed, his tone full of warning.
Shen Qiqi sneered in her heart. The stubbornness of these old people made her more determined in her belief.
She took a deep breath, calmed herself, and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I understand what you're worried about, but times are changing, and so must our perspectives. This is 1975, not centuries ago. Women have their own rights, too. We simply want a fair chance to make our families more harmonious and happy."
The elders didn't listen to her explanation at all. Old Wang sneered, "You little girl, you really don't know your place. Are our years of experience not as valuable as these few words of yours?"
"That's right, we're so tired of hearing your words. What use are all those big truths you said to us?" Old Liu AGE44 stood with his arms folded, his face full of disdain.
Shen Qiqi felt a depressing atmosphere spreading around her, but she did not retreat, but became more determined.
Her eyes sparkled, her voice brimming with power. "Ladies and gentlemen, think about it: if women had more opportunities, wouldn't families be happier? Wouldn't children have a better future? We're not trying to overthrow anything; we just hope for a fair environment."
At this moment, Lu Qing stood silently beside her, patted her back gently, and gave her silent support.
Shen Qiqi glanced at him gratefully, and her faith became even stronger.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I know this won't happen overnight. I just hope you can give us a chance so that women can participate in all the big and small things in the village. Only in this way can we make progress together and create a better future together."
The old people were silent for a while, still with a hint of doubt on their faces, but Shen Qiqi's determination and Lu Qing's support made them slightly shaken.
Suddenly, a voice sounded in the crowd: "Xiao Qi, you are right. If our Ah Hua can do more work, our family will have a better life." Although Mrs. Liu's voice was not loud, it was firm and powerful.
Shen Qiqi felt warm in her heart and smiled slightly: "Thank you for your support, Sister Hua."
At this moment, Mrs. Lu walked over slowly with a complicated expression on her face, as if she was thinking about something.
She stared at Shen Qiqi,
"Qiqi, I take your words to heart. Although I am old and some of my ideas may be deeply rooted, I also hope that our village can have a better future. How about this, let's hold a village meeting and have a good discussion." Although her words were calm, they were firm and unquestionable.
Shen Qiqi was delighted and nodded with a smile: "Thank you, old lady."
However, at this moment, Village Chief Sun's voice rang out among the crowd: "It's okay to hold a village meeting, but the specific implementation needs to be discussed by everyone."
Shen Qiqi's heart trembled secretly, but she did not retreat.
She knew that the battle for a breakthrough in rights had just begun.
And she is ready to meet every challenge in the future.
"Okay then, I'll definitely go to the village meeting and we'll discuss it properly." Shen Qiqi said firmly, her eyes firm and full of hope.
Shen Qiqi cleared her throat and glanced at the faces full of ravines.
"Gentlemen, you always say women have long hair but little knowledge, but do you know? In the city now, women hold up half the sky! Doctors, teachers, even scientists, there are women!" She paused, then dropped a bombshell, "I heard there are even female pilots flying planes!"
The old people looked at each other, obviously shocked by "God".
The man with the goatee shook his beard and muttered, "A woman flying a plane? That's outrageous..."
Shen Qiqi struck while the iron was hot: "Now in the city, men make money, women also make money, and life is prosperous. The children go to school with their mothers, and the elderly are sick with their daughters to take care of them. This life is comfortable!"
She slowed her tone and said coaxingly, "Grandpas, think about your daughters and granddaughters. Should they spend their entire lives circling the stove? Wouldn't it be better to let them learn some words, acquire some skills, and find a good husband in the future and enjoy a good life?"
The old people began to waver, their eyes flickering.
Several women who had been hiding at the back also poked their heads out, their eyes gleaming with hope.
Mrs. Liu excitedly grabbed the hands of the people around her and whispered, "If only my daughter could go to school..."
Lu Qing handed over a glass of water at the right time. The warm water flowed through Shen Qiqi's throat and also warmed her heart.
She responded with a grateful look, and the silent understanding between the two made Mrs. Liu very envious.
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