Chapter 78 Women Hold Up Half the Sky
"Why is Chen Xing so silent today?"
Seeing that her cousin did not argue with her today, which was unusual, Shen Xiaoyue couldn't help but feel a little curious.
Hu Qingqing wiped the oil from the corners of her mouth and leaned close to her ear: "What else could it be? Xie Ning and Zhao Linlin are engaged. They will hold a wedding banquet after the New Year, but Xie Ning moved to Zhao Linlin's house yesterday."
"Didn't you notice that Xie Ning didn't come today? He should just enjoy his life."
That’s right. Compared to the educated youth point, living in Zhao’s house can be considered a good life.
However, Shen Xiaoyue was puzzled: "But we haven't even had the wedding yet, it's not appropriate, right?"
"Who knows? Anyway, the date for the wedding banquet has been set, and it has been discussed on the surface. Maybe he thinks that this kind of thing is nothing for a man like him."
There are some things that are considered normal when men do them, but when women do them they are labeled as immoral.
Xie Ning was naturally fearless.
Anyway, the date had been set and everyone in the village knew about it. He didn't have to work when he went to the Zhao family, so he was very happy.
The Zhao family probably also calculated the good days, just like they did when Shen Xiaoyue got married last time, the next good day will be three months later, that is, after the New Year.
After three rounds of drinking, a few male educated youth got drunk and started chatting with each other.
As they talked, they also started discussing Xie Ning.
"I really don't know what they all like about Xie Zhiqing. He's just a pretty boy, tsk tsk."
"Other people can shamelessly marry into the family, can you?"
"Why not? I heard that Xie Ning didn't even pay for the bride price. I'm so envious. Besides, Secretary Zhao's daughter is so pretty. She's more fashionable than any other girl in the county. I think he got a great deal."
"Come on, Xie Zhiqing is at least good-looking, but you look like a black bamboo pole that has turned into a spirit. Who would want you?"
"You know shit. I'm strong and vigorous. I'm powerful everywhere. Can Xie Ning compare with me?"
The more he spoke, the more excited he became. He slammed the table and glared at the female educated youth at the table: "I would say that you girls just can't stand hardship. You're always trying to get close to the villagers. That Xie Ning is such a sissy, and she does the same things that only women do."
A person's character reflects his drinking habits. Some people think they are invincible after drinking a few glasses of wine. They look like decent people at ordinary times, but after drinking, they shed that disguised human skin.
The words he said became more and more unpleasant. The male educated youth around him who had not drunk much tried to persuade him, but seeing that it was no use, they just sat aside and watched the fun.
When Xie Ning was originally scolded, Shen Xiaoyue listened with relish, but the following sentence was not only scolding her indirectly, but also scolding Li Lan who was getting married today.
Although she didn't like Li Lan, she couldn't stand her behavior of cursing as soon as she put down her bowl and chopsticks.
"Fang Zhiqing, what do you mean by this? The piece of meat you are holding on your chopsticks was provided by Li Zhiqing, who you call "the one who can't bear hardship". If you really don't like it, go and spit it all out now, and I will still respect you as a man."
"You look down on those of us who marry villagers, and you always use dirty thoughts to speculate about others. I think you are anxious because you can't get along with others, and you are jealous of everyone, right? You are ugly because you are born ugly, and there is no point in being anxious."
"Also, you say women can't endure hardship. There are more female educated youth sitting here than male educated youth. Is this what you mean by being unable to endure hardship? Did we do less work? Or do you have an opinion on the division of labor in the educated youth camp?"
"What do you mean by sissy? Judging from the tone of your words, sissy is a derogatory term to you? That person said that women hold up half the sky. Are you looking down on women now? Are you opposing what he said?"
After hearing these few words, Fang Zhiqing's face turned pale and he sobered up.
This is a big sin.
People at nearby tables looked over here quietly, their expressions changed, and they whispered to each other.
They didn’t understand the other words, but they had learned what that person said!
Not only have we learned it, the slogans are everywhere! These are the only few words many people know.
That’s right, women hold up half the sky, how can he say that female educated youth cannot endure hardships? How can "niangjiji" be used as a derogatory term to describe male educated youth?
So, who did he really look down upon, this male educated youth or all women?
The scrutinizing eyes of the people around him made Fang Zhiqing break out in a cold sweat. He knew that he had to say something now, an apology or anything else.
If the matter gets out of hand, he will be in big trouble!
Fang Zhiqing shivered twice and opened and closed his mouth as if he wanted to say something.
Lu Ping'an just fished out a big braised egg, and when he broke it open he found that it had double yolks. He wanted to go to Shen Xiaoyue's table with the bowl in hand and let her try it too.
Double yolk eggs are rare, so I must share this good luck with my wife.
When I came closer, I found that his wife was brightly criticizing an educated youth, as domineering as she could be.
Lu Ping'an was so impressed that his eyes turned into stars, and he quickly called his father Lu Guodong over.
Lu Guodong first appeased the tables nearby, not wanting to ruin Li Zhiqing's wedding party.
Then he called out several educated youth at the table individually.
Lu Guodong had a serious face and said, "Tell me, what's going on? What are you guys doing?"
Several female educated youth explained at once, especially Hu Qingqing, who, in order to cheer for Shen Xiaoyue, vividly re-enacted what Fang Zhiqing had just said, with her expressions and actions being completely on point.
The male educated youth who were chatting with each other just now didn't dare to speak. They looked at each other, fearing that the fire would spread to themselves.
When Lu Guodong heard this, he was immediately furious.
"Do you know what you are talking about!"
Fang Zhiqing's legs weakened when he thought of the possible consequences, and his voice trembled: "Secretary Lu, I... I didn't mean it! I was drunk! Please, Secretary Lu, please forgive me, I won't dare to do it again."
Fang Zhiqing, who had been so arrogant just now, turned into a complete wimp.
Lu Guodong shook his head angrily: "It's not me you should apologize to."
Fang Zhiqing immediately turned to the female educated youths who had gathered together: "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, I was drunk and talked nonsense, please, can you forgive me, Shen Zhiqing, I really didn't mean it, I just had a bad mouth."
He slapped his mouth as he spoke: "I want you to be mean, I want you to be mean."
Several of the female educated youth felt a little bit sorry for him, as they worked together every day. His words were a bit ridiculous, but it wasn't to the point where they would really have to eat the food.
"Xiaoyue, what do you think?"
Although Lu Guodong was very angry, this matter involved his daughter-in-law after all, and he was afraid that he would handle it unfairly.
"I don't have any ideas, but Fang Zhiqing still doesn't seem to have learned enough. I was thinking, if Fang Zhiqing is willing to shout out 'Women Hold Up Half the Sky' ten times every morning at the educated youth point for seven days in a row, then forget about it. What do you think?"
Several female educated youth thought it was very reasonable and nodded in agreement, and the matter was finalized.
On the way back, Lu Pingan pinched Shen Xiaoyue’s arm as he walked.
"Wife! You are so awesome!"
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