Chapter 53 It's Your Turn to Take the Initiative
Li Nanqiu ran straight to Qushui River, and when she jumped, she was hugged from behind by her third brother Li Nanshan. Both brother and sister fell to the ground, and Li Nanshan held his sister tightly to death.
"Brother, if you let me die, I will be a real man in my next life and never suffer such humiliation again." Li Nanqiu screamed at the top of his lungs and plunged desperately into the river, seeking death.
"You are so stupid. You don't have to wait until the next life. You can be successful in this life. If you want to go to college, just go ahead. I will pay for it for you!" Li Nanshan roared, not daring to relax at all.
"It's different, it's different, it's too difficult." Li Nanqiu shook his head repeatedly and pounded his hands on the grassy riverbank. The despair in his eyes moved Qushui River, and his sobs became even more miserable and desolate.
Tao Xiaoxi, who had been following behind, heard what her sister-in-law said, squatted down, hugged her, and gave her hope, "Believe me, the future world will not be like this. Women can also do a lot. As long as you have the ability, no one can cover up your brilliance. Believe in me, sister-in-law, such an era will come soon."
"Really?" Li Nanqiu raised his tear-stained face and grabbed Tao Xiaoxi's hand.
"Yes!" Tao Xiaoxi nodded heavily. "That incident with Liang Hengsheng is exactly what I said. Believe me, don't be silly. Your life is your own, and it's not worth giving up for anyone else. Go to college, your brother and I support you."
Seeing her sister-in-law say this, the tension in Li Nanqiu's heart finally relaxed. All the strength in her body was drained away in that instant, her body went limp, and she no longer had the strength to struggle, allowing her brother to carry her back.
There was also a benefit to this commotion. Old Man Li obediently handed over his daughter's admission letter. Although he did not approve of a girl reading so many books, compared to his daughter's life, he could tell which was more important.
It turned out that Li Nanqiu was really admitted to a university, a science and technology university, and he would be assigned a job after graduation.
"The notice was delivered by the postman two days ago. Your younger sister was not at home, so I received it. I was confused, and I am becoming more and more confused about this world. If she wants to study, let her go. Your mother and I are old and can't afford the tuition. Let her figure it out herself anyway." Old man Li said weakly with his head hung down.
Li Nanshan looked at the notice and said, "I'll find a way to pay the tuition. It says registration is on September 5th, so there are still four days. Dad, thank goodness you didn't delay my little sister. She's still in time."
"Never mind. I won't be involved in any of your affairs from now on." Old man Li stood up and went back to the house with his hands behind his back.
After that, he didn't leave the yard for several days. His daughter's incident became known to the whole village. As the first college student in Mantou Village, their family not only did not receive praise and envy, but sympathy and ridicule. People in Mantou Village said that Old Li had made a losing deal. What's the point of letting girls study? In the end, won't they all get married, have children, and serve their husbands and parents-in-law?
In Old Man Li's opinion, he could not convince himself, nor could he understand his daughter's determination to go to college. Since he could not change others, he changed himself, locked himself at home, and hid from people, so as to avoid embarrassment.
The second sister-in-law now had something to say. She said outside that ever since the Li family met Tao Xiaoxi, the family has never been well. First, her brother-in-law Li Nanshan lost his job, then her father-in-law fell seriously ill one after another, and now her sister-in-law jumped into the river. Her words and deeds all pointed out that Tao Xiaoxi was a jinx.
Although Mrs. Li had never said this outside, she had been suspicious in her heart for a long time. After hearing what her second daughter-in-law said, she had to believe it. But the matter was done, and she could not let her son get a divorce now. She had to pick a day herself, buy some incense and paper, and go up the mountain to petition.
However, Tao Li and his wife had no time to care about these gossips at the moment. They were busy preparing tuition for their sister-in-law to go to college. Zhao Bin happened to be urging Tao Xiaoxi to go to Bozhou to investigate the Chinese herbal medicine market. All the things happened at once and they were too busy to handle them all.
"You and Boss Zhao have agreed on this in advance. There is no time to delay. You still have to go. I will find a way to pay for Nanqiu's tuition." Li Nanshan persuaded.
"What can you think of? I'll go to the county town tomorrow and tell Zhao Bin to wait a couple of days before going. I happen to have some dried herbs to give him, and I can even exchange them for some tuition money."
"Have you been collecting herbs recently?" Li Nanshan was puzzled. He had never seen her going up the mountain or down the field.
Tao Xiaoxi smiled and said, "You don't even allow me to have some stock. I often have people coming to me asking for medicine, so I'm naturally prepared for any eventuality."
"That's not enough. Although tuition is not required, the cost of food, accommodation, living expenses, and textbooks will be over 200 per semester."
"Doesn't the school provide a monthly subsidy?"
"Is this true?" Li Nanshan was surprised.
"Yes, look, it's written here. The government subsidizes 15 yuan every month." Tao Xiaoxi pointed to him.
"That will help a lot. It will only cost about a hundred yuan."
"It's still not enough." Tao Xiaoxi shook her head.
"Why is it not enough?" Li Nanshan's heart was in suspense when he heard these four words. He was really allergic to these words in recent days and couldn't bear to hear them.
"A girl going to college so far away by herself should always have some money on her. She can't always let others pay for class reunions or go out to play, or she won't be looked down upon. Also, she should buy two sets of new clothes for the start of the school year. I can't tell the original color of Nan Qiu's clothes has faded. Also, a girl's daily necessities should be prepared."
Tao Xiaoxi counted the items one by one, which made Li Nanshan stunned. He couldn't say anything for a while and could only watch his wife arrange everything.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Tao Xiaoxi was aware of Li Nanshan's admiring gaze.
"Xiao Xi, you are the fairy sent to me by God. I have never considered these things." Li Nanshan was moved and relieved.
Tao Xiaoxi raised her head proudly, "Now you know how good I am, right? Who said that marriage would be bad for you and me?"
"That was just something I said in anger. You must have forgotten it." Li Nanshan scratched his head, looking a little silly.
"I can't forget that. I'll probably remember it for the rest of my life." Tao Xiaoxi said angrily.
"How can I forget it?" Li Nanshan looked at his wife seriously and eagerly.
Tao Xiaoxi was attracted by those deep and longing eyes and took the initiative to hook her arms around his neck. "It's not completely impossible."
"You say." Li Nanshan's Adam's apple rolled and his voice became hoarse.
"It's your turn to take the initiative tonight." Tao Xiaoxi smiled.
Li Nanshan reacted for a moment, then understood what was happening. A smile and anger flashed in his eyes. "Glad to help!"
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