The next day, Old Mrs. Xia got up very early and put on the clothes she bought when she was assigned abroad.
Although her sister is no longer with us, she will put her longing for her sister into her future life.
Her sister said that she would be a human being in her next life, so she would work harder to create a better environment for current lesbians and lesbians who have not yet been born.
After this day, Old Mrs. Xia worked even harder.
Day after day, year after year, Mrs. Xia's desk is piled with work notebooks. She is no longer the newly appointed director of women's affairs who seems to be able to handle everything with ease.
In the year when she could have retired, she was rehired due to the strong support from female comrades in the factory. She did not officially retire until she was 60 years old, just like the male leaders.
At this time, their place has changed a lot compared to before.
On Mrs. Xia's 60th birthday, which was also the day she retired, Director Song wanted to hold a grand party for her, but she refused. She just wanted to have a simple meal with her close family members.
But a lot of people still came to her house.
"Sister Xia, I wish you a long and healthy sixtieth birthday." Xu Meiyu came over alone, carrying a small jar of wine.
That useless Chen Weimin, upon hearing that the event was to celebrate his ex-sister-in-law's birthday, refused to come. He was still reeling from the grief of his eldest brother's death, and even blamed it on Sister Xia, thinking that if she hadn't divorced his eldest brother, his brother wouldn't have died so early.
The older he gets, the more stubborn he becomes. He's really sick. She doesn't even want to take him with her. It's shameful.
Old Lady Xia took the wine and jokingly said, "Our Director Xu, who is often praised in the newspapers, has arrived. It is a great honor for our humble home. It is truly a great honor for our humble home."
Xu Meiyu snorted, "Don't laugh at me. Haven't you been in the newspaper yourself? For Director Xia, such a scene is nothing."
The two old ladies flattered each other, and then Xu Meiyu was invited into the house by Old Lady Xia.
Soon, Yu Yan also came over with her child and Qiao Shan. She gave birth to a girl two years ago, and the elders of both families loved her very much.
The child was naughty and bold, often making Yu Yan furious. It was common for the mother and daughter to fight at home. At this time, the strong and powerful Qiao Shan could step in and act as a punching bag.
Anyway, a few hits from the two of them wouldn't cause any harm to him.
"Auntie, happy birthday, my dear. Go and tell Grandma Xia happy birthday." Yu Yan waved the child's hand.
The little girl cried out a few times, and then called out in a baby voice, "Grandma Xia, happy birthday."
The vague words made several adults in the room laugh. Old Mrs. Xia was so surprised that she took the child in her arms.
Yu Yan patted the child's head and said, "Auntie, do you think my daughter is destined to be a factory director in the future?"
Old Mrs. Xia smiled and said, "With a mother as motivated as you, your daughter will surely be able to do the same."
Yu Yan has worked very hard in recent years and has been promoted quickly. She has put in a lot of effort to go from a temporary worker to a small leader in the factory.
Qiao Shan smiled innocently, "This kid is just a naughty boy, very wild."
Old Lady Xia: "It's good to be a little wild. Being active and lively is good for your health. You are brave and smart. You will definitely have a good life in the future."
Xu Meiyu shouted in the room, "Everyone knows that Director Xia likes brave kids."
Everyone laughed.
Over the years, this area has produced many female factory managers, even making the headlines numerous times due to their disproportionate representation. Women here hold their heads high when they venture out, and even in big cities, they hold their own against the bosses of large factories, truly demonstrating that women hold up half the sky.
In the past, the elderly tended to favor boys over girls, but now many elderly people always say things like "My daughter is very successful", "Maybe my girl will be a factory manager in the future", "Girls and boys have to study, otherwise how can they become leaders?" and similar words.
Director Yuan brought a cake from the food factory and said, "Old Xia, please come back to the factory often after you retire. Old Song is really thinking about you. I will retire in a few years, and I will be able to keep you company then."
Old Mrs. Xia put the cake in the middle of the table and said, "You say that as if I have nothing to do after retirement."
Old Yuan and the others were curious, "Do you have anything else to do? What else do you want to do?"
Old Lady Xia raised her head slightly. "Our lives are getting better and better. Didn't the newspaper mention the economic reform last year? I heard from my second son that the economy in the south is developing very rapidly. I'm a 60-year-old lady, and I want to go and see it too."
Chen Xiangbei couldn't believe it. "Mom, you want to go out of town alone? At your age..."
Old Lady Xia glanced at him unhappily and said, "I have hands and feet, and I can hear and see clearly. I'm not paralyzed. Why can't I go out of town alone?"
Chen Xianghong frowned, "Mom, where are you going? Let me see if there are any friends who can take care of you. We can't let you go alone."
Old Lady Xia: "Go find your second brother, okay? I won't go far, I'll go over there. If I encounter any problems, I'll go find the second brother!"
As soon as this policy came out, Chen Xiangnan quit his job at the hospital and went straight into business. I heard from the letter that he was doing very well. During the Chinese New Year last year, he brought Chen Lingling back. Both father and daughter were dressed in glamorous clothes and made a lot of noise.
He also told Old Lady Xia that he would definitely attend the birthday party, but it would probably be in the evening.
As he was saying this, Qiao Yi also came with her husband and children. After saying her blessings, she sat down with confidence.
A few years ago, Chen Xiangbei's passionate pursuit of Qiao Yi failed. As a result, Qiao Yi fell in love with another battalion commander in Yu Hongzhen's army, and now their child can walk.
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