Chapter 261: Traveling back from the modern times to the 16th year of the Republic of China

. After watching Chen Wan get on the rickshaw, Yao Rong and Ye Heqi walked back home slowly.

Taking off her cotton jacket, Yao Rong wore a close-fitting white sweater, leaned on the sofa, picked up the newspaper on the table and continued to read it, and even asked Ye Heqi which article was better.

Ye Heqi: "..."

Ye Heqi felt that her mother was too chic.

Anyway, she certainly couldn't be so nonchalant.

Yao Rong glanced at her hesitant look, and immediately understood what she was thinking, and chuckled: "If you think they are wrong, you can also write an article to refute them."

Ye Heqi sighed.

She also thought of this approach.

But she had said before that her writing was not good, and her accumulation was not deep enough, so she could not write any exquisite articles.

Yao Rongbai said matter-of-factly: "No matter how bad your writing is, it is definitely better than mine. But Editor-in-Chief Chen not only asked me to write an article, but also said that he would publish my article on the front page."

That's right. Ye Heqi was enlightened by Yao Rong and thought: "Editor-in-Chief Chen is so excited. First, you are one of the parties involved in the incident. Second, the arguments you put forward are refreshing."

Yao Rong nodded: "Editor-in-Chief Chen must know that I can't write any flowery articles, so what she wants is not a well-written article."

"There are enough articles of this type in this period of time."

"What she wants is for me to write an article that is sincere and has novel views."

Yao Rong's words almost told Ye Heqi all the ideas for answering the questions.

Ye Heqi was instantly full of confidence: "I understand!"

What other author can be more sincere than the parties involved.

And novel views?

Humph, she didn't travel through time for nothing.

This is exactly her strength!

Yao Rong smiled: "That's great, we can write articles together."

"Teacher Ye, please give me more advice."

Ye Heqi waved his hand and said modestly: "I don't deserve your advice, we are making progress together."

Yao Rong shook her head and smiled, and continued to read the newspaper.

Ye Heqi looked at the sky outside, got up and went to the kitchen to make dinner, and thought about her article.

"Got it!"

After thinking all night, Ye Heqi finally came up with a good and bad idea before going to bed.

***

The seventh day of the publication of the incident.

Just when the heat of this war of words gradually subsided, the Peking "Women's News" and the Shanghai "Women's Times" simultaneously began to serialize the novel "Fire Phoenix".

The slogans of the newspapers included:

"The first person to publish a divorce notice in the Republic of China",

"The first shot fired by a woman in the Republic of China to divorce

", "Listen to the person involved describe her mental journey of publishing a divorce notice",

"From an old-fashioned woman to a progressive woman, what did she go through?"

"The parties involved, Yao Rong and Ye Heqi, adapted their real experiences into a novel, restoring the most realistic marriage dilemma of contemporary women"

...

On the streets of Peking and Shanghai, newspaper vendors carried thick stacks of newspapers and kept shouting these slogans.

From time to time, people stopped the newspaper boys and bought a newspaper from them.

The sensation caused by a divorce notice of two or three hundred words is definitely not as great as the sensation caused by a 100,000-word novel.

The previous war of words was limited to the cultural circle, and people who don’t usually pay much attention to newspapers have never heard of it.

But now that the novel is out, there are all kinds of “first shot”, “first person”, “female divorce”, and many people will buy a newspaper just to watch the excitement.

To describe it in a more modern way, this matter was originally only circulated in the circle, but now it is slowly breaking the circle! The audience has expanded!

After all, this matter has both ideological heights and plots that the public likes to hear and hear. That is, one man and two women, emotional entanglements, family drama, and the quarrels between wealthy families. It is

both elegant and vulgar.

No matter which side of the audience, they can see something they are interested in in the novel.

The expansion of the audience also caused the war of words, which had gradually subsided, to be revived in a more intense way.

The previous war of words was more confined to newspapers, but this novel brought this matter into the eyes of more young students.

Compared with many conservative literati, the thinking of young students is undoubtedly more progressive and radical.

Several major universities in Peking joined together to hold a debate to discuss whether this matter was right or wrong.

And the vast majority of young students believed that this matter was correct.

"Some people think that Ms. Yao's approach is too extreme."

"Some people also put forward this argument: Ms. Yao should first reach an agreement with the man in private and then place an advertisement in the newspaper."

"But you should read the novel carefully and think about what kind of situation Ms. Yao was facing at the time. Trapped in the back house, what qualifications did she have to negotiate with the man on an equal footing?"

"Perhaps as soon as she filed for divorce, she and her daughter would be locked up in the ancestral hall and subjected to clan law."

"Therefore, in the absence of the qualifications for equal negotiation, escaping and then placing an advertisement in the newspaper to seek public support is the most correct and wisest approach!"

"Sometimes a minority must stand up and kick the door down before the majority can have the power to open the window."

At the end of the debate, a student leader stood up and stated his point of view.

His words also helped their debate team win the final victory of the debate.

In addition to holding debates, these passionate young students also wrote articles for newspapers and even organized donations for Yao Rong and her daughter, fearing that they would have difficulties in life after escaping from the Ye Mansion.

After hearing these rumors, Chen Wan was quite amused and published a statement in the next issue of the newspaper, which said:

Yao Rong and her daughter lived a peaceful and smooth life after escaping from the Ye Mansion. The novel describes the relevant content at the end, so everyone does not need to worry about their future life.

After seeing this statement, the young students stopped donating money. Instead, they wrote readers' letters and then mailed them to the newspaper.

Chen Wan was getting more and more amused and planned to mail all the letters received to Shanghai after the novel was serialized.

Yao Rong and Ye Heqi could not see the readers' letters in Peking for the time being, but they saw the readers' letters in Shanghai first. They

were sent by the Women's Times.

They filled up an entire cardboard box.

Ye Heqi sat at the desk and randomly pulled out a letter to read, as if opening a blind box.

There were many kinds of letters.

Some of them were sent to scold Ye Heqi and Yao Rong.

During this period, Ye Heqi had already developed a good mentality. She just laughed it off when someone scolded her, and even thought of commenting: "You scold without any level at all."

But more often, she encouraged them.

Or maybe she was inspired by the novel.

There was even a girl who wrote to Ye Heqi to ask if those little stories about learning to read could be published as a book, and she also wanted to buy a copy for her mother.

This suggestion made Ye Heqi a little excited.

She handed the letter to Yao Rong and asked for Yao Rong's opinion.

Yao Rong thought for a moment and said, "I think it's a good idea. You can ask Editor-in-Chief Chen or Editor-in-Chief Bei if they are willing to publish it."

"If they are willing, we can print and sell it while the novel is still popular."

Ye Heqi rubbed his hands, with obvious excitement on his face: "I think they should be happy. Popularizing Chinese characters and letting more people learn to read is what they have always wanted to do."

And publishing is also a good thing for her.

If it can be published, she will have another sum of royalties.

Yao Rong smiled and said, "That's perfect. We both have written the manuscripts. I will send the article to the newspaper today and ask Editor-in-Chief Bei in person."

***

This is the first time Yao Rong and Ye Heqi have visited the editorial department of Women's Times.

Somewhat unexpectedly and somewhat expectedly, the staff of Women's Times are all women.

After hearing the names of Yao Rong and Ye Heqi, the staff member in charge of entertaining them said enthusiastically: "I will go and call Editor-in-Chief Bei now."

"You sit on the sofa and wait for a while. If you get bored, you can read the newspapers hanging on the newspaper rack at will."

Not long after, Bei Lin came out with two cups of freshly poured tea in his hands: "Drink some water first. Why are you here? Did you hear about the newspaper?"

Yao Rong and Ye Heqi looked at each other.

Ye Heqi asked concernedly, "What happened?"

"It seems you don't know yet." Bei Lin looked solemn as he took out today's issue of the Shanghai Daily from the newspaper rack. "Ye Fuguang wrote an article that was published on the front page of the Shanghai Daily."

"I just contacted Chen Wan, and Chen Wan said that this article was also on the front page of the Qiming Daily."

"In the supplements of the Shanghai Daily and the Qiming Daily, there is also an article written by Ye Fuguang's good friend Zhang Nianzhao."

"Zhang's article supports Ye Fuguang's statement."

At this point, Bei Lin frowned and said, "Originally, the novel has been serialized to this point, and public opinion has basically leaned towards you, but these two articles by Ye Fuguang and Zhang Nianzhao are likely to reverse public opinion again."

Yao Rong took the newspaper, lowered his eyes and glanced at it, and was immediately amused.

Ye Fuguang's article was very interesting.

The general idea was this:

If the Ye family had not taken Yao Rong in, how could Yao Rong enjoy the life of a young lady for twenty years?

He and Yao Rong may have owed Yao Rong this marriage, but the Ye family definitely did not owe Yao Rong.

However, Yao Rong and Ye Heqi ran away from home, divorced in the newspaper, and even published all kinds of private affairs in the family in the newspaper, which caused great harm to the Ye family.

His mother fell ill because of this.

His grandmother also suffered a stroke and became paralyzed because she could not bear such a great blow.

"Why should the matter between you and me involve my family?"

"Maybe in your heart, my family is no longer your family. But they are still Heqi's grandmother and great-grandmother."

"When you did these things, where did you put Heqi?"

"If Heqi's grandmother and great-grandmother have any problems again, how do you want Heqi to deal with it from now on?"

...

After Ye Heqi finished reading this article, Yao Rong turned to the next page and saw Zhang Nianzhao's article.

Zhang Nianzhao said in the article that he had been to the Ye Mansion twice.

The first time was exactly the day when the announcement was published.

It was on that day that old lady Ye had a stroke and fainted.

The second time was the tenth day after the announcement was published and the fourth day of the serialization of the novel.

Mrs. Ye said it herself that since Yao Rong and Ye Heqi escaped, she has been lingering on the sickbed.

Then after hearing the announcement, I had a stroke before I could even take a breath.

"Speaking of this, the old lady tried hard to lift her left hand that was not sensitive due to the stroke, and wiped her tears with trembling."

"She told the author that she did not ask for anything else. She just asked Yao Rong and Ye Heqi to return to Ye's house to admit their mistakes and let her feel the happiness at Cheng Huan's knees again. She will definitely forgive them regardless of the previous grudges."

"Why should such an innocent old man bear the pain that he should not have to bear?"

...

After reading the two articles, Yao Rong said: "..."

He really underestimated Ye Fuguang.

A divorce announcement and a novel almost turned public opinion towards her and Ye Heqi.

But Ye Fuguang avoided talking about his own troubles and directly changed the subject to criticize Yao Rong from a moral perspective.

Public opinion has always sympathized with the disadvantaged groups.

Facing Ye Fuguang, Yao Rong and Ye Heqi were the weak group.

But facing Yao Rong and Ye Heqi, the frail and paralyzed old lady Ye seemed to have become the weak group.

If Yao Rong had not heard about the farce in the Ye Mansion from the system, he might have been tricked by Ye Fuguang.

"Shameless! These two people are so shameless!"

Soon, Ye Heqi also finished reading Zhang Nianzhao's article and cursed angrily.

Bei Lin sighed, "This is a very vicious move... But based on my understanding of newspapers and public opinion, this move will be very useful. Chinese people have always valued filial piety."

After all, Mrs. Ye had a stroke at this time...

Ye Heqi gritted his teeth and said, "No wonder Ye Fuguang didn't write an article to respond before. It turns out that he was waiting here."

"Are you going to respond?" Bei Lin's eyes fell from Ye Heqi to Yao Rong.

From the time he finished reading the article to now, Yao Rong has never said a word.

Yao Rong shook her head: "Don't rush to respond. I plan to go back to Beiping."

Although she didn't know why Yao Rong suddenly wanted to go back to Beiping, Ye Heqi immediately said: "Mom, I will go back with you."

"Okay."

Yao Rong looked at Bei Lin and said softly: "Editor-in-Chief Bei, the Women's Times will continue to serialize the novel."

"I will respond to this matter on the day the novel is finished."

Seeing that Yao Rong was confident, Bei Lin did not ask any further questions, but said, "No problem, if there is anything I can help you with, just tell me."

Yao Rong: "There are indeed two things about why we came today."

Bei Lin patted his forehead and said in annoyance, "Yes, yes, yes, I was busy talking to you about the newspaper and forgot to ask you why you suddenly came."

Yao Rong handed Bei Lin the articles she and Ye Heqi had written, and told Bei Lin about publishing the literacy stories.

"I hope to publish these two articles after I respond."

Bei Lin agreed.

***

That afternoon, Yao Rong and Ye Heqi boarded the train to Beiping.

They bought a second-class carriage.

As the year draws to a close, even the second-class carriages are full of people.

Opposite Yao Rong and Ye Heqi are two well-dressed men.

The journey is long, so many people bring books and newspapers to kill time. The two men are reading today's issue of the Shanghai Daily.

"Well, I support divorce in pursuit of freedom and progress. But it's wrong that the ex-husband's mother and grandmother fell ill because of the pursuit of freedom and progress." "

Who said it's not right? No matter what the Ye family did, they provided them with food, shelter and clothing, and the two old ladies are also their relatives."

The views of these two people actually represent the views of the vast majority of people.

Ye Heqi heard their speeches and wanted to say something, but he glanced at Yao Rong and swallowed it back. Yao Rong picked up a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake, passed it to

Ye Heqi's mouth, and coaxed with a smile: "Come on, eat a piece of cake to fill your stomach." Ye Heqi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so she had to open her mouth and take a big bite. She puffed up her cheeks, swallowed the cake in her mouth with difficulty, and whispered to Yao Rong: "Mom, why are you not anxious at all?" Yao Rong replied in the same volume: "Because there is no use in being anxious." Ye Heqi was stunned for a moment, and then said angrily: "That's right, but I'm still angry." Yao Rong pinched Ye Heqi's cheek: "Then you wait a little longer, and then mother will help you vent your anger." "Before, you have always been showing off your magical powers. This time, let mother do it." Ye Fuguang dared to let Ye Heqi bear the stigma of being unfilial? Originally, she had not intended to do such a drastic thing. After all, one should give face to the Buddha, and Master Ye had always taken good care of her. But Ye Fuguang had done the drastic thing first, so she couldn't be blamed for retaliating. *** As soon as they left the train station, a cold wind blew in their faces. Yao Rong helped Ye Heqi put on a scarf and was about to find a hotel nearby to spend the night when they heard a familiar voice not far away. "Sister Yao, Sister Yao! Over here!" Zhou Qihuai stood outside the crowd, waving at Yao Rong and Ye Heqi while trying to tiptoe. "It's Miss Zhou." Ye Heqi saw Zhou Qihuai the first time. Yao Rong walked over holding Ye Heqi's hand: "Miss Zhou, why are you here?" Zhou Qihuai was holding a briefcase in her hand, and it was obvious that she had rushed directly to the train station from the newspaper office. "Editor-in-Chief Bei sent a telegram to our newspaper office, saying that you were coming to Beiping. I calculated the time and came to pick you up specially." "Editor-in-Chief Chen has to deal with newspaper matters, otherwise he would come with me." Zhou Qihuai helped to carry a bag of luggage: "Come on, I'll take you to where I live, don't waste that money to stay in a hotel." Yao Rong smiled and thanked Zhou Qihuai. She owed Zhou Qihuai a lot of favors, and she owed so many that this one time was not a big deal. Zhou Qihuai's house happened to have two bedrooms and a living room. After arriving at the destination, Zhou Qihuai pointed to the guest bedroom and introduced it: "The bedding has been changed in advance. See if there is anything missing." Yao Rong said: "No, we have brought everything else." Zhou Qihuai put down the luggage and untied the red scarf around her neck: "Then let's take a rest and go out for dinner." "Okay, do you want to eat anything? I'll treat you." Yao Rong said. Zhou Qihuai smiled: "I still owe you and Heqi a meal." Yao Rong also recalled the scene when they first met and smiled: "There will be a chance in the future." When leaving, Yao Rong asked Zhou Qihuai about the public opinion in the newspapers in the past two days. Zhou Qihuai shook her head: "Not very good."

"I see." Yao Rong nodded and said to Zhou Qihuai, "After dinner, I plan to ask someone about the situation."

Ye Heqi jumped out from behind: "Who are you looking for?"

Zhou Qihuai also asked: "Can I go with you?"

Yao Rong nodded: "Of course, the person I'm looking for is related to the article written by Ye Fuguang."

***

The first person Yao Rong wanted to find was Wang Ma, who had served her for many years and then reported her.

After reporting Yao Rong, Mrs. Ye promised Wang Ma that she would transfer Wang Ma to serve her.

But although the transfer was made, Mrs. Ye did not give Wang Ma any rewards or increase her salary.

In other words, Wang Ma did not get any benefits from it.

Even because she had just arrived at Old Madam Ye's yard and had no fixed work, she was often called to wipe Old Madam Ye's body.

Old Madam Ye was not an easy person to serve. After the stroke, Old Madam Ye's temper became more and more strange.

Ye Fuguang and Ye Yaozu could not get much good in front of her, and Wang Ma, a servant, could not get any good.

After a period of time, Wang Ma really complained.

One day, Wang Ma dragged her tired body back home. When she was about to go to the kitchen to light a fire and cook, she heard a knock on the door.

Wang Ma thought her husband forgot to bring the key, and walked to open the door while complaining.

As a result, when the door opened and she saw the person standing outside, Wang's mother looked as if she had seen a ghost: "Madam, when did you come back!"

Yao Rong said: "I came back to Beiping to find you."

This truth almost scared Wang's mother so much that her face changed drastically: "Madam, I really didn't expect that reporting you would cause such a big mess... I have been regretting it these days..."

Yao Rong looked at Wang's mother and said lightly: "After reporting me, you must have a very bad life."

If you are living a good life, how could you regret it?

She didn't need to do anything to Wang's mother, Wang's mother had already paid the price for this matter.

Wang Ma's face turned bitter, and she asked cautiously, "Then why did Madam come to see me?"

Yao Rong was too lazy to correct Wang Ma's address, and said straight to the point, "I want you to tell me what happened in the Ye Mansion after I left. And who made Madam Ye so angry that she had

a stroke." Wang Ma's face changed drastically, and she turned around to close the door.

Zhou Qihuai saw Wang Ma's reaction and knew that she didn't know anything, so she immediately stepped forward and blocked the door with her body.

Wang Ma was so anxious that she wanted to reach out and push Zhou Qihuai.

Yao Rong said: "You reported me for money. What happened before is in the past. If you are willing to tell me the news this time, I can give you corresponding money according to the extent of your disclosure."

Since Wang Ma came to serve her, she has never treated Wang Ma badly.

After all, with her original personality, it is impossible to beat or scold Wang Ma.

But Wang Ma still reported her for profit.

So this time, Wang Ma can naturally report the Ye family for profit.

Sure enough, after Yao Rong's voice fell, Wang Ma's face was instantly filled with smiles: "Madam, Miss, and this girl, come in quickly, it's so windy outside, don't stand in the wind."