Chapter 63(2)
Go play in the fields. We are also laborers because we earn work points by picking sweet potatoes. In a month, I could pick up a flowered jacket, or go to the market to buy shredded chicken and mustard soup.
The children were happy, and Gu Yan felt much more relaxed as he no longer had to rush back home after work. She told her daughter to take care of her younger brothers and sisters and be careful, but as soon as she left the yard, she was surrounded by a group of old women. The leader was the women's director Xu Aiping, and she led almost all of the capable unmarried or newly married girls in the brigade.
"What is this for?"
"Director, I'm here to talk to you about forming the Iron Lady Team. These are the members I have assembled. We demand equal pay for equal work with men, so that women can truly hold up half the sky."
"Yes, we demand equal pay for equal work. Of course, we will never slack off in our work. We can do everything that men can do."
"Okay, actively respond to the call. I fully support this. As for equal pay for equal work, we need to discuss it with the party branch and see what the higher-ups mean."
"Then it's a deal. Our Kono Brigade Iron Lady Team is officially established, and you have to make a flag for us."
"No problem, the team will make the flag."
"Hey, Director, why don't you join us? You work so efficiently. With you leading us, we will definitely defeat those men."
Before Gu Yan could speak, Li Zhongxia beside him replied with a smile: "Forget it, there are too many children at home and she has to take care of them all."
Xu Aiping disagreed this time and said to him, "Li Zhongxia, you are a party member, but you really don't support your wife's work. Actively respond to the call. We women are no worse than men. Why do we have to stay at home to take care of the children and cook?"
"You misunderstood. I never meant to look down on women. In the vast world, many women have emerged and performed just as well as men. Even on the battlefield, there are many outstanding women playing a role. I say this only because children at home cannot do without their mothers. Raising children and cultivating more talents for the country is also the greatness of women. Different divisions of labor are equally important."
These words left Xu Aiping speechless. Although she was still unconvinced in her heart, she didn't say a word. Men only say good things, but in reality they look down on women who raise children. Just like her husband, he always says, "What's so great about having a child? The family still depends on me to support it."
Bullshit, I want to prove to you that what you men can do, we women are no worse than them. What's so difficult about supporting a family? If you have the ability, you can do a woman's work and pass on the family line to me. I will only respect you if you can give birth to a child.
Gu Yan didn't know what else was going on with these women. She didn't give Li Zhongxia a child, but he never looked down on her. Even after knowing her abilities, I still admire and worship her.
The Iron Lady Team was formed that day, and Gu Yan made flags for them at home in the evening. It doesn’t take very high skills to embroider a few words on red cloth, as long as it looks good.
"Hey, why don't you let me participate in Iron Lady?"
Xiaohua was doing homework after listening to her father's lecture. Gu Yan nudged Li Zhongxia with his foot and asked him. He has always supported her ever since she became the team leader. Why did he suddenly interrupt and not let her participate?
"There is a natural difference in physical strength between men and women. If women are forced to work as hard as men, their bodies will definitely be damaged." The man leaned close to her and whispered, "If you want to prove that women are no worse than men, there is no need to do such a thing. The body is the capital of the revolution. If you hurt your body, it will be worthless."
"Hehe... my body is nourished by supernatural powers, and I have been practicing martial arts, so I won't get hurt even if I do heavy physical labor like a man."
"You'd better be careful. After all, you are the director of the brigade, and you can refuse by saying you are busy with work. If it really doesn't work, just take them to do it once or twice. There is no need to work so hard."
"Well, I plan to propose building a place for educated youth by the end of the year. I will build a few more by then, and I will actively respond to the management of those who are sent down. I will take care of as many as I can."
"Okay, just let me know if you need me to do anything."
"A united couple can break metal. Are we partners now?"
"A friend of life and death."
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