However, after hearing Ye Weiwei's words, Chen Jiali felt even more uneasy.
Since Ye Weiwei considers Chen Jiali a good friend, she doesn't hide anything from her, as she does know about some policy changes and trends in the world.
If Chen Jiali hadn't come to ask her today, she wouldn't have said these things. But since the other party asked, it means she trusts her. She feels that as a friend, it's necessary to remind her of some things in advance, so she won't regret it later.
Since Wu Yue left to attend the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, Chen Jiali has been persisting in her studies. Ye Weiwei believes that given the opportunity, she will not hesitate to leave this place and pursue a better life.
If she and Zhao Dabao get married now, what will happen to Zhao Dabao then?
Zhao Dabao is a very honest and righteous young man, and of course she didn't want him to get hurt.
"Let's assume that in two or three years, you have the opportunity to go to university, or that there are quotas for worker-peasant-soldier universities next year that you can secure. Would you still marry Zhao Dabao?"
Chen Jiali was stunned and remained silent for a long time.
She was stumped by Ye Weiwei's question, her mind a jumble of thoughts.
On one hand, there's the desire to escape rural life, return to the city, and have a better life; on the other hand, there's Zhao Dabao…
She was torn between the two options.
Ye Weiwei knew this would happen.
"Let me ask you this: if you married Zhao Dabao and then had the opportunity to return to the city, would you abandon him? After all, if you became a college graduate and a city dweller, Zhao Dabao, this rural man, would be unworthy of you in many people's eyes, both in terms of education and social status..."
Chen Jiali hurriedly said, "No! I... how could I do such a thing! Although Zhao Dabao is from the countryside, he is a good person, and his family is very kind, even kinder to me than my own family."
Ye Weiwei then asked, "If you go to university and are surrounded by university students, people who share your interests, wouldn't you feel that Zhao Dabao is not up to par? After all, no matter how hard Zhao Dabao tries, he can't get into university like you."
Chen Jiali shook her head, a blush creeping onto her face: "As long as he continues to treat me well, I'm willing to spend my whole life with him. I won't look down on him. After all, I knew what kind of person he was when I chose him. Besides, he didn't look down on me for being useless and not being able to do much farm work... A couple should share both joy and sorrow. If I abandon him just because I got into university, what kind of person would I be..."
Ye Weiwei was quite satisfied with Chen Jiali's answer, which was within her expectations.
"If you had the opportunity to take the college entrance exam, but Zhao Dabao or his family were afraid that you would leave him after you got into college and wouldn't want him anymore, and therefore wouldn't let you take the exam, would you still marry him?"
Chen Jiali looked at Ye Weiwei with fear, like a startled deer: "No way? Zhao Dabao and her family don't seem like those kinds of people..."
This statement clearly lacked confidence.
Ye Weiwei smiled and patted her shoulder, "What I just said is what you need to figure out and think things through. You can ask Zhao Dabao. If you trust each other enough and feel that these are not problems, then there is nothing to worry about. I am very happy to see that you can get married."
Chen Jiali was preoccupied with her own thoughts and left Ye Weiwei's house in a daze.
On her way back to the educated youth settlement, she ran into Zhao Dabao, who was on his way to find her.
Zhao Dabao watched as she walked as if she had lost her soul, seemingly lost in thought. She almost tripped and fell, which startled him so much that he quickly went up to her, grabbed her, and asked her what was wrong.
"What's wrong? Did someone bully you? Tell me who it is, and I'll go find them!"
Chen Jiali snapped out of her daze and looked at Zhao Dabao's anxious and worried expression. Her heart, which had been floating in mid-air, suddenly calmed down. She shook her head and said, "It's nothing."
Zhao Dabao didn't believe it. "How could nothing be wrong? Don't be afraid, I'm here. Nobody can bully you!"
Chen Jiali felt a warm glow in her heart. In all her life, she had only ever felt this kind of protection and cherished from Zhao Dabao.
Remembering what Ye Weiwei had told her, she mustered her courage and looked at Zhao Dabao: "Zhao Dabao, I have something very important to ask you."
Seeing Chen Jiali's serious expression, Zhao Dabao suddenly scratched his head nervously, "What...what do you want to ask?"
Chen Jiali: "If I were to date you, would you and your family prevent me from pursuing my studies and making progress?"
Zhao Dabao was puzzled. What was the question?
Chen Jiali looked nervously into Zhao Dabao's eyes, "Won't it?"
Zhao Dabao quickly shook his head, "No! How could I stop you from studying and improving? My mother always says that I'm illiterate and I wouldn't even know if I were sold off. If she knew that you agreed to date me, she would be so happy. Our family is full of roughnecks, and we love cultured people the most."
Chen Jiali then asked, "If we were to become a couple, and I had the opportunity to take the college entrance exam, would your family object and prevent me from going to college?"
Zhao Dabao was stunned for a moment, then looked disappointed: "Jiali, you, you're going to university? What am I going to do if you go to university!"
Chen Jiali blushed and said irritably, "...I, I meant if...I didn't say I didn't want you..."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Dabao was immediately relieved and happily flashed a bright white smile, "As long as you don't abandon me, I'll support you no matter what you do!"
"What if your parents don't agree?"
Zhao Dabao immediately patted his chest and said, "They won't disagree. If they don't, I'll elope with you..."
"You heartless brat! You've forgotten your mother now that you have a wife, and you even want to elope! How dare you! I'll break your legs and see where you can run to then!"
Da Bao's mother saw her son and Chen Jiali talking on the edge of the field from afar. Curious, she quietly approached to listen to what they were saying. As a result, she heard the brat talking about eloping. She was so angry that she went up and pinched Zhao Da Bao's ear and gave him a good scolding.
Zhao Dabao screamed in pain and begged for mercy repeatedly.
Chen Jiali felt both embarrassed and shy, and wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.
Seeing that Chen Jiali was uncomfortable, Da Bao's mother scolded Zhao Da Bao a couple of times and then let him go. She then looked at Chen Jiali with a smile and said, "Jiali, I heard what you said to Da Bao just now. Auntie knows what you're worried about. You can put your mind at ease. As long as you marry my Da Bao and the two of you can live a good life together, if you can really get into university, our whole family will sell everything we own to support your studies. We will definitely not hold you back!"
"Auntie..."
Da Bao's mother grasped Chen Jiali's hand, interrupting her, "Don't underestimate me just because I don't know many words. I'm definitely not an unreasonable fool. I hope you can become successful. As long as you succeed, don't look down on Da Bao for not being good enough for you."
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