In the past two years, the educated youth have been too noisy, so in 1979, a regulation was made that those who were married could no longer take the exam.
The original intention was to let them live a peaceful life, but unexpectedly, it triggered a divorce wave, with many couples abandoning their husbands and children and wives and daughters.
Jiang Yan was no saint. Even if she knew, she wouldn't say anything. Instead, she shook her head and said, "Although we are in Beijing, we don't know the specific policies from above. They change every year. Who knows what next year will be like?"
If you have a family, talk it over with them and don't act on your own. Going to college is important, but your family is important too. Don't try to split things up, or you'll end up with nothing."
The female educated youth said frankly: "I am not married yet, but there are a few who are married, but they all divorced. I don't know what they were thinking, because they didn't pass the exam even after the divorce.
Now, they have no home to return to, and things are pretty strained. My in-laws are also worried that they will get into college and leave the children behind."
Xu's mother was helpless: "I have tried to persuade her several times, but it's no use. She is obsessed with it. Her in-laws can't convince her either, and we are too lazy to care about it.
It's their life to live, and if they can't live anymore, they can divorce."
Divorce nowadays is not as troublesome as it was in later generations, where you have to get a marriage certificate, because you just have to have a wedding banquet and have a meal with relatives.
So when I left, I packed two sets of clothes and didn't even take the baby with me.
Poor kids, they cry their hearts out but can’t bring back their dad and mom.
They only care about themselves and are not suitable to be parents.
I am a poor child, but I cannot let myself suffer. Alas, it makes me feel complicated.
Even the street office tried to persuade us, but it was useless. Two female educated youth looked unhappy. "What are we discussing? What's there to discuss? That man took my books, fearing that I would pass the university entrance exam and part ways with him.
My in-laws are almost locking me up and restricting my freedom. I don’t want to become their reproductive tool. I will never go back to that family even if I die.
I will pass the exam sooner or later, and when the time comes, some of them will beg me for help. A man is useless. If he stands on my side, can my mother-in-law point her finger at me and scold me?
I just want to go to university. What have I done that is so infuriating? If he dares to harass me, I will report him to the police."
The woman standing next to her had anger in her eyes. "If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have missed the exam. I hate him so much. I want to divorce him and I don't want the child. I want to leave it to his family to continue the family line."
First of all, she is a woman, and secondly, a mother. She doesn't want to live for her children.
After getting into college, what kind of men are there? The ones surrounding her are all young talents. These peasants can't even keep up with her flattery.
At the beginning, they were the ones who wanted to marry, and now, they are the ones who want to divorce. They can say all the good and bad things.
Xu's mother was furious: "If you don't want to marry me, then don't get married? You found a free laborer, and now you want to kick her out. How can it be so simple?
As long as they didn't tear off a layer of your skin, you can be considered calm and composed."
The man also complained: "That woman is fierce and not gentle at all. If she hadn't brought me food and drink, I wouldn't have married her.
Giving birth to two daughters almost cut off my family's lineage. Wouldn't it be better for me to find a good one in college? I don't like those vulgar women. "
"My son is the same. He doesn't listen to reason at all. He smacks his lips when he eats. When I take him back to visit relatives, he doesn't show any respect at all."
Listening to their complaints, Jiang Yan's eyes were full of sarcasm. She said coldly, "Don't want both. Isn't this like being a whore and still wanting to be a saint? You want her to be capable, and she wants your body. Isn't this a fair trade?"
You don't feel like you've been wronged, do you? That woman was so kind, she didn't even think about ripping you off. You're just saying whatever comes to your mind.
This is the first time I've seen you guys talk about irresponsibility so casually. Aren't you feeling a bit upset?"
I understand that these educated youth all wanted to return to the city. Who wouldn't want a better life? They married consensually, but when they divorced, they denigrated each other and condemned them as worthless.
If it's really that bad, how did you choose it? Isn't that just because you have poor eyesight?
She didn't feel sorry for the older ones, but she felt a little sympathetic towards the younger ones. Their father had one home, their mother had another, but they had no place to live.
After hearing what she said, several people's faces darkened. Just as they were about to speak, Lu Li stood in front of Jiang Yan, with a fake smile, "Is my sister-in-law wrong? I think it hit the nail on the head. You are angry and embarrassed. The men are not manly, and the women are not womanly.
You deserve to fail the exam. You're adults, yet you're still imitating children playing house. I've been reborn into your belly for eight lifetimes, which is really unlucky."
Song Jingtian pulled him aside and told him to stop talking. Song Jingtian had a strong aura.
The solemn and murderous atmosphere made it difficult for those in front to breathe.
How could a woman feel so oppressed? Fear filled the eyes of both men and women.
It was the same gentle female educated youth who spoke up again: "Comrade, don't bother with them. They are such black-hearted people, they will pay for it in the future.
We'll go back first. Come visit the Youth Hostel when you have time."
Song Jingtian was indifferent. Xu's mother was afraid that Jiang Yan would misunderstand and think that the villagers forced the educated youth to come, so she explained: "They all volunteered. Every family has its own problems, you know."
Jiang Yan smiled and said, "I understand. They all think that without the burden of family, they can get into university. It doesn't matter how good they are."
Xu's mother couldn't hold back her laughter this time, and burst out laughing, "They still think they are good candidates for Tsinghua and Peking University, and it's all men who have held them back. If they are really given time, they won't be able to pass the exam.
In our brigade, only two educated youth were admitted to technical secondary schools. They returned home last year, and I even received wedding candy from them this year."
He said he would come back to see them when he had time. The people in the brigade were simple and honest. Regardless of gender, the female educated youth had an easy life, while the male educated youth had a harder life.
When there are difficulties, everyone will not stand idly by and will quickly lend a helping hand.
These educated youth took advantage of this loophole. If they didn't want to do it, they would find men to do it for them. If that didn't work, they would find a man to marry.
If a man has no money, they will kick him away. They are very selfish.
Everyone's impression of the educated youth has fallen to the bottom. Even so, they still think that the people in the team are arrogant and look down on them because they come from outside the area. Bah, they really know how to flatter themselves.
If they don't do this, and everyone works together, don't they know how much less work they will have to do?
For rural people, there's nothing wrong with doing more work, but their kindness is taken for granted. These educated youth really don't deserve any sympathy at all.
Jiang Yan chuckled: "Auntie, you've worked hard too. From the perspective of the brigade, we're all well-off."
Those with tractors are all advanced brigades. It is not easy to maintain the evaluation of excellence and it is considered a symbol of the collective honor of the brigade.
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