Song Xia didn't know when her daughter Wei Zhu met her husband Jing Jun in her previous life, but she knew that the two worked in the same factory and eventually met and got married.
In her previous life, "she" was very dissatisfied with this marriage. Although Jing Jun's hometown was in the next city, the customs were completely different. Moreover, in her previous life, Jing Jun's family did not agree to pay such a large dowry. However, Wei Zhu, who had been obedient for so many years, was the first person to resist "her" for this man.
In the end, Wei Zhu agreed to many of her conditions from her previous life, such as doing her best to help Wei Deng after marriage, before she finally relented and agreed.
However, Wei Zhu's efforts did not yield good results. Perhaps resenting that she gave half of her salary to her family after marriage, Jing Jun began to reveal his true colors, constantly beating and scolding her, even when Wei Zhu was pregnant.
Because this marriage was something she forced upon herself, and Wei Zhu herself was somewhat weak-willed, she silently endured it without mentioning divorce.
However, her forbearance did not earn Jing Jun's mercy; instead, it emboldened him further. After drinking and causing trouble outside, he would come home and beat Wei Zhu. Once, in a drunken rage, he beat Wei Zhu to death.
Although it's true that Wei Zhu and the original owner of this body were supposed to give half of their wages to their brides' families for the wedding, this condition was agreed upon before the marriage. If you were dissatisfied at that time, why did you still go through with the marriage?
Did you start out with a侥幸心理 (a gambler's mentality), thinking you should just marry her first and see what happens? You just didn't expect Wei Zhu to be so stubborn?
Furthermore, Wei Zhu neglected her family after marriage, so you could have filed for divorce. Is hitting someone justified? That's illegal.
Therefore, no matter how much of a mama's girl Wei Zhu was in her previous life, Song Xia always felt that Jing Jun had a bigger problem, and in this life, she would never let her daughter marry this man.
After settling in, Song Xia estimated that she would call her daughter, Wei Zhu, when she was about to get off work.
Every time Wei Zhu saw the incoming call message, she felt a little nervous, but she couldn't not answer: "Mom, what's wrong?"
“It’s nothing serious, it’s just that Mom thinks your current job isn’t very good, so you should quit. Mom has moved to the provincial capital and rented a place here. You can come here to develop your career.”
Song Xia's words did not make Wei Zhu feel relieved; instead, she felt even more suffocated: "Mom, I'm doing great here. My boss even promised to give me a raise next year. If I went to the provincial capital, I might not be able to find such a good job."
“Who said you should rush to find a job? Mom has thought it through. You're a college graduate, how can you stay working in a factory forever? You said your boss would give you a raise, but is it 300 yuan a year? When you come back to Mom's, there's no need to rush to find a job. Focus on your studies first.”
"Study?" Wei Zhu was stunned. Didn't her mother always complain that she was studying too much and it would interfere with her work and earning money? Why was she making her study after she started working? Had her mother been tricked?
"Mom, did someone say something to you? Don't believe what outsiders say. I've already graduated from university, there's no need for me to study anymore."
"Why not?" To avoid ruining her image and arousing her daughter's suspicion, Song Xia's tone was impatient. "Do you think I know more than you? I met a girl at the train station yesterday. She's a recent college graduate just like you, but she's smarter than you. She knows how to take the civil service exam and get a government job."
"Taking the civil service exam?" Wei Zhu's exclamation drew the attention of her roommate Yue Ting, who was eavesdropping.
"Yes, it's about taking the civil service exam. Mom has thought it through. Although you earn five thousand yuan a month working in the factory, there's no future in it. Even if you go to a big company, people will look down on your education. It's better to take the civil service exam. If you pass, you can help your brother out in the future."
Wei Zhu sighed inwardly. Sure enough, all of her mother's decisions were for her younger brother's sake. However, she was also slightly relieved, at least her mother wasn't being deceived.
"But Mom, taking the civil service exam isn't that easy."
“It’s not easy, so why don’t you study harder? Other people can do it, so why can’t you? That girl told me yesterday that you can take the exam before you’re 35. Of course, you can’t take it when you’re that age. I’ll give you three years. Study hard during these three years, choose a good position, and try to pass the exam.”
"Even if I were given three years, if I had to work a regular job..."
"Who told you to go to work during your studies? Didn't I tell you to quit and come live with Mom? You don't go out to play, how much money can you spend on eating and drinking? Hurry up, if you don't quit, don't blame Mom for making a scene at your workplace. A factory owner, how could I possibly ruin your future? If you don't work hard, what will happen to your brother in the future?"
After saying that, Song Xia hung up the phone without giving Wei Zhu a chance to argue. Her unreasonable behavior put Wei Zhu in a difficult position.
On the other side, Yue Ting looked at Wei Zhu with bright eyes: "This is the first time I think your mother's suggestion is good. Although she wants you to take the civil service exam so that you can help your brother in the future, it will benefit you the most. You will be working for the government and you won't be looked down upon by others."
Wei Zhu hesitated, "But it's not that easy."
"Didn't your mom tell you to quit your job for three years and focus on your studies? Wei Zhu, I think you can definitely do it. You endured the hardship of working overtime until 10 pm every day in the factory. If you grit your teeth and get out of this mess, what can't you do? A 9-to-5 job with weekends off, aren't you looking forward to it?"
Wei Zhu was certainly looking forward to it, but what if she failed the exam? Would her mother demand a hefty dowry to marry her off?
Yue Ting knew immediately that she was worried about the future, so she advised in a lighthearted tone: "Even if you don't take the civil service exam now, won't your mother force you to do things you don't want to do? You might as well work hard for yourself. When your status and position are different, the level of your choice of life partner will also be different. Maybe if you get a good job, you can really help your brother. Then your mother won't force you to marry someone you don't like. And if you get a government job, you can't ask for a dowry, right?"
Although Wei Zhu didn't know whether civil servants could ask for a bride price when they got married, this was indeed the most likely opportunity in her life to change her destiny.
"Then I'll resign tomorrow."
“That’s how it should be. You go back and prepare for the exam first. After I finish my adult night school next year, I’ll come to the provincial capital to find you.”
The two of them currently work in a city in the province that is known for its industry. Although the economy is relatively developed, the opportunities and job diversity are definitely not as good as in the provincial capital. If it weren't for the fact that they hadn't received their graduation certificates yet, Yue Ting would have preferred to quit her job right now as well.
"Okay." Wei Zhu was very happy. Yue Ting was the first friend she had ever made who genuinely cared about her, and she hoped that they would have the opportunity to get together again in the future.
Lying in bed, Wei Zhu couldn't fall asleep. Instead, she collected a lot of questions about taking the civil service exam. The more she read, the more excited she became. Although the competition was fierce, she was determined to give it a try.
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