Gu Xi did not sleep well. The noise of the train was quite loud. Half asleep and half awake, she felt someone lying down on the upper bunk.
Gu Xi opened her eyes dazedly and saw that it was Wei Qingzhe who went outside and patted Ye Xinchen on the shoulder: "Go to my upper bunk and sleep for a while. I went to bed early and I'm awake now."
After saying that, he took out his toothbrush and toothpaste and went to wash up. Ye Xinchen had been sitting all night. Although he got up and moved around from time to time, his back and waist still ached. He hadn't slept all night, so he didn't hesitate and climbed to the upper bunk and fell asleep.
Gu Xi was no longer sleepy, so she found her toiletries and brushed her teeth and washed her face. Fortunately, she got up early. By the time Gu Xi had finished, people in other carriages had started to get busy, queuing up to wash, get water, go to the toilet, and some were even exercising.
Gu's mother also brought some side dishes for Gu Xi to go with the rice, such as pickled vegetables and shredded pork, dried radish and edamame. They wouldn't spoil easily in the hot weather, so she could just go to the dining car and buy some rice and soak it in water and eat it.
Lin Ling came in after washing up and sat down next to Gu Xi weakly: "I feel like I have fought a battle. This environment is so bad, it's terrible. I remember going to the toilet just now, and I can't eat."
Gu Xi immediately stopped him: "Stop, don't say it, don't disturb others' meals, this lunch box has a lot of rice, and you have also eaten some of this pickled vegetable, which is made by my mother."
Lin Ling went to the dining car and bought a few eggs, putting one for each person on the table. Seeing that the pregnant woman was eating whole grain pancakes again, she couldn't help but give her an egg. Then he took Gu Xi's meal and gave half of it to Wei Qingzhe.
The pregnant woman looked at Lin Ling in surprise, then glanced at Gu Xi. Seeing that Gu Xi didn't say anything, she accepted the egg and said, "Thank you."
Lin Ling shook her head: "No need to thank me, I know that pregnancy is actually very hard, the current environment is still difficult, and most people do not have enough nutrition.
When I see you, I think of my second sister, who ignored her family’s opposition and broke off all ties with them in order to marry this man. He ran away after a fight. She married somewhere else, quite far away.
My second brother-in-law's family is not well off. He is the third of six brothers and sisters. He is not loved by his father and mother. Even when she was pregnant, she still had to do housework and cook for her family. Later, she was malnourished and fainted. She lost her child, but her husband did not take good care of her. He asked her to continue working even after she had a miscarriage and to wash clothes in the winter. He did not allow her to take care of her body, and eventually she developed a chronic illness and it became difficult for her to conceive.
When the other party saw that she couldn't have children, they began to dislike her and treated her even worse. In the end, her family was worried about her and secretly went to see her, only to find out that she was being bullied by her in-laws.
In just one year, she looked like she had aged ten years. My eldest and third brothers were so angry that they beat up all her sons on the spot, especially her good-for-nothing husband, and beat him so hard that he couldn't get out of bed for half a month.
My second sister also has a stubborn temper. Even when she regretted her decision, she didn’t dare go home, for fear that her family would get angry when they saw her and think she was embarrassing. But family is family after all, how could they despise her? In the end, we brought my second sister home. After two or three years of recuperation, she finally got her body back in shape. Through an introduction by family members, she and my second brother-in-law fell in love with each other and remarried. Now she doesn't have to do anything and is very happy. "
Wei Qingzhe ate eggs and side dishes, and heard this, gnashing his teeth in anger: "If my sister is bullied, I will definitely beat them to death."
Gu Xi quickly advised: "Don't be impulsive. The times are changing. Women's status will improve and they will be more respected. It's not just a casual statement that women can hold up half the sky, but the arrival of this day requires time to cooperate and adjust."
The pregnant woman was obviously touched by what she heard. She lowered her head and looked at the eggs in her hand without saying a word. The old lady obviously didn't think so: "What do you know, little girl? Men are the labor force in the family. Men are the ones who earn money at home. Women do housework at home to serve men and pass on the family line. What gender equality? How can it be equal? You have to give birth to a son to continue the family line. Girls have to get married, and when they get married, they belong to someone else's family."
Gu Xi was not angry, she smiled disapprovingly and said: "So you still need to read more books so that you can understand the truth and distinguish right from wrong.
So if your salary is higher than your husband's, can you ask your husband to do housework, wash clothes, cook and take care of the children at home?
If a family has a person with narrow cognition, strong personality and selfishness, then the family is bound to fall into decline, especially the elders, who have bad tempers, are stern, crybaby, and are moody. They are afraid that the family will not be in chaos, and they use the grace of upbringing to morally blackmail anyone who resists.
They excessively demand attention and a sense of obedience, defend their own weak dignity time and time again, cannot distinguish big things from small things, and are unwilling to listen to small things. This will ultimately lead to family disharmony, mutual attacks and belittlements, and a depressing family atmosphere. In the end, the problem will become unbearable and will explode.
Women still have to earn money through their own abilities. Once they are financially independent, they can stand up straight. There is no reason that women have to be submissive at home.
I think that at least in my family, both parents are working and have their own jobs, and they have equal status in the family. My dad can cook and make my mom happy. In my family, my mom has the highest status. My dad always says that making my mom happy and taking good care of her is the first and foremost family motto. "
After these words were spoken, there was a moment of silence in the carriage. The pregnant woman looked at Gu Xi's bright eyes and knew that she was not lying and that she really came from a happy family.
Li Tong was also stunned when she looked at Gu Xi. She had a self-confidence that was different from others. This self-confidence came from family harmony and family love. This moment is full of envy and jealousy.
Lin Ling couldn't help but sigh: "Gu Xi, no wonder you speak confidently and freely, I really envy you for having such a family atmosphere."
The old lady curled her lips and said, "I don't believe it. Your family must be unable to give birth to a son, so they spoil you like this."
Gu Xi: "I have an older brother, and he has the lowest status in the family. When he bullied me when I was a kid, I would tell my dad about it, and my dad would beat him until he apologized to me.
Old lady, you are also a woman. If you were bullied by your in-laws when you were young, then you should be able to empathize with your daughter-in-law, be nice to her, and don't let the pain of the previous generation happen again. Why should women make things difficult for other women? "
The old lady didn't say anything else. After a while, she went out and poured a cup of hot water and placed it in front of her daughter-in-law: "Eat the eggs to replenish your nutrition. Drink some hot water after eating. Don't be uncomfortable if the food is cold."
Gu Xi and the others looked at her and smiled. The old lady was not such a bad person. She was just selfish due to her childhood experiences. Although it would be difficult to change her all at once, even a small change, such as a cup of hot water, was kindness at that moment.
Gu Xi didn't target them anymore. The train should arrive around noon. By then, they didn't know how long it would take to reach the countryside. Gu Xi put some biscuits and candies in her bag.
I also reminded others to carry some with them, and gave some candy to the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
Pregnant woman: "Thank you, your words make sense. I'm sorry for the trouble my mother-in-law and I caused you before."
Gu Xi didn't expect that she would apologize, so she smiled and said, "It's OK as long as it makes sense. Everyone has to live on their own."
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