Huo Qiu chattered on and on about Xiao Shui to Hai Tang, “Do you know, I thought Xiao Shui wouldn’t get married, so I didn’t stop her, but she insisted on marrying into the Lion Clan. You know, over the years, she has received more benefits than any other female.”
Huo Qiu was unhappy when he looked at the crabapple tree in front of him. Because of Xiao Qiu, Xiao Shui was Xiao Qiu's daughter. Due to this relationship, the crabapple tree took care of Xiao Shui more. The problem was that this girl was going to marry someone else.
There's not much of a problem with other females marrying out, but it's a big problem with Xiaoshui marrying out, because she was raised with great care and education.
In this tribe, Xiao Shui's skills are among the best of the females. It would be a loss if she went to another tribe. The thought of it is heartbreaking. Huo Qiu's words made Hai Tang take a sip of her juice.
“It’s not a big problem for someone to marry outside the tribe or marry into their own tribe. Besides, Xiaoshui has worked hard to teach those children over the years, so she has already paid off her debt,” Haitang said. “Moreover, the other children are just as capable and have received the same education. We can’t stop Xiaoshui from finding her true love just because she became a teacher.”
“I know, I’m just not reconciled. She has everything now, and it’s all just a waste for the Lion Clan tribe.” Huo Qiu said, looking at Haitang. “You should also know that our tribe has worked so hard to get to where we are today. We’ve suffered so much to protect these things, and she…”
"This is someone else's choice, and I hope you can respect it." Haitang said immediately after looking at Huoqiu in front of her. Upon hearing this, Huoqiu opened his mouth.
"I understand." Huo Qiu sighed. The reason she was unhappy was largely because she couldn't accept that everything she and Haitang had worked so hard to achieve had been lost at the very end.
Xiao Shui knows a lot, and has also been in contact with the weaving industry. Under these circumstances, if she marries out, the things she will take with her will be immeasurable.
When Haitang looked at Huoqiu, she said, "I know your worries, but even though she has been exposed to those things, she may not know them all. Don't worry too much. Besides... what if others learn those things from our tribe? The strength of the tribe lies in itself, not in blindly sticking to the old ways. What we need is innovation."
Huo Qiu nodded and got up to leave. Dongfang Chen sat down next to Haitang and said, "The clan leader seems very unhappy. Teacher Xiao Shui is getting married, and many people in the tribe are unhappy about it."
"What are you all talking about?" Haitang asked, slightly taken aback. Dongfang Chen then recounted what had happened.
"Everyone's saying that Teacher Xiaoshui is an ingrate, getting married for no reason. Other females are one thing, but she's different..." The reason Xiaoshui is different is largely because her partner became a teacher.
Teachers are generally remembered as people who know more and understand more, so it's inevitable that many people will be dissatisfied with Xiaoshui's choice.
Haitang sighed and touched her belly. "Go and fetch Teacher Xiaoshui," Haitang said. Dongfang Chen looked at Haitang and nodded.
When Xiaoshui arrived, she looked unwell. When she looked at Haitang, she opened her mouth and said, "Teacher, I..." Haitang was sitting not far away, covered with a cloth, so it was impossible to tell that she was pregnant.
"I'm here to ask about some things, please sit down..." After Haitang poured water for Xiaoshui, Xiaoshui sat down, her eyes showing a hint of struggle.
"Do you really want to be with Lion Dragon? Actually, Lion Dragon is also my apprentice. I taught him a lot of medical skills. I know that child quite well. It would be good for you to be with him. But I want to ask you if you like him?" Haitang looked at Xiaoshuidao.
“I like it.” Hearing this, Xiao Shui nodded and said, “I… Teacher, I know that what I’m doing is selfish, but… I want to find someone who understands what I want to do? Teacher, I want my little female to be able to transform into a beast, but this is impossible in the tribe because my beastman man will not support me.”
Looking at Haitang, Xiaoshui spoke up. Upon hearing this, Haitang nodded, "Indeed, the beastmen can't support this, but what about the lion dragon?"
“He can do it,” Xiao Shui said. “We talked about a lot of things, we get along very well, I… I know my choice has caused losses to the tribe, but…”
"Then there are no buts. Xiao Shui, you are my apprentice. There are many classmates in your year. No matter what those children choose, or what your choice is, I will support you. I want to tell you that you have not made the wrong choice. Where a woman marries and how she marries is her own choice. We don't need others to interfere."
How should a woman get married? Why is it shameful to get married? Why must she marry into my family to be considered a good girl?
In her memory, Haitang clearly knew that many people in modern times thought that women who married foreigners were sick or worshipped foreign things, while men who married foreigners were doing a service to the country.
These words are full of contempt and discrimination. Why can't a woman make her own choices? What kind of person a woman marries is her own choice. Why should others interfere?
What Haitang said to Xiaoshui was true. Xiaoshui nodded immediately after hearing it. "Yes, I understand. Don't worry, teacher, I'm fine. I expected this outcome from the very beginning."
Xiao Shui had anticipated this outcome from the moment she saw it, so she didn't care too much. Haitang smiled and nodded, "I'll talk to Chief Huoqiu about it. Don't feel too burdened. You're just one of the females who got married. You're nothing special."
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