Just as Liu Zhe was about to go find Shen Banxia, Zhou Mingjiao blocked his way again.
“Brother Liu, I’m sorry. After thinking about it carefully, I still feel that I can’t do that. I know that you have always been an extremely upright person. It would be too unfair to ask you to do such a thing.”
Seeing that Liu Zhe didn't speak, Zhou Mingjiao's tears flowed like water from a tap. "Brother Liu, I know I've disappointed you. I'm sorry."
Liu Zhe said helplessly, "No, it's nothing." Then, thinking of his own suspicions, he asked, "Comrade Zhou Mingjiao, what exactly was the medicine you gave me that time?"
Zhou Mingjiao's heart tightened. What medicine?
Seeing Liu Zhe's anxious expression, Zhou Mingjiao finally got the answer to her long-standing question. However, at this moment, she wished she didn't know.
So, Liu Zhe kept sending me things because I saved him?
Yes, Liu Zhe thanked her back then, but Zhou Mingjiao always thought it was because she gave him water and because he admired her?
If he were to explain it himself, wouldn't he feel like he was being hypocritical?
After all, she had admitted it back then, but who knew that he had actually taken medicine, not because she fed him water.
Thinking about her plan, she said, "I don't know either. A friend of mine gave it to me. He said it was a life-saving medicine. I saw someone collapse on the ground, so I told you to drink it with water."
"Oh, I see," Liu Zhe said with a look of sudden realization, feeling a pang of guilt. How could he have done that? She was his savior, and he had actually doubted her. It was so wrong of him.
But he couldn't help but recall what Zhao Zhigao had just said. He was certain that he hadn't told anyone about his problem, and if Zhao Zhigao hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he probably wouldn't have...
But Zhou Mingjiao had no reason to claim credit that wasn't hers.
Liu Zhe felt as if his mind was tangled in threads.
Zhou Mingjiao, however, didn't pay much attention to that and went straight to her plan, "Brother Liu, didn't you say that your father arranged a purchasing job for you? You know that Zhao Zhigao, he's trying to force me to marry him. Actually, I know that he just wants my father to lighten his workload."
Upon hearing this, Liu Zhe spoke earnestly and confidently, “How can work be divided into high and low, noble and base? Every job has its meaning. Even if you are carrying manure, it can still strengthen your body.”
Zhou Mingjiao couldn't help but clap her hands. "Brother Liu, what you said is so true. But you also know that he has the letters between us. Although they are just about discussing academic matters, if they are seen by people who don't know the truth, they will think that I am a girl who doesn't respect herself. In that case, my whole life will be over."
After saying that, tears streamed down her face again.
Liu Zhe's voice softened, "You, you don't need to cry. How about this, I'll write to my father and discuss it with him, see if we can give this job to Zhao Zhiqing. If he's willing, I hope it can solve your problem."
Zhou Mingjiao was secretly delighted, but her face was full of worry. "Won't this be bad for you? Actually, I thought about it over and over again when I got back. I felt that doing this seemed like taking advantage of someone's kindness, but I really didn't want to be trapped in a cage for the rest of my life. That would make me feel like a bird with broken wings."
Liu Zhe looked distressed and said passionately, "Comrade Zhou Mingjiao, you must cheer up. This is a new era, not the old one. You must bravely fight for your own happiness and not compromise with evil forces."
"Brother Liu, sob sob sob, you're right, I can't become someone that others look down on. Don't worry, I will never compromise. It's just that I can only repay your great kindness in the next life."
“Comrade Zhou Mingjiao, you are wrong. You are my savior. It is only right that I do something for you. Besides, the job of a purchasing agent is not in line with my life philosophy. I want to take root in the countryside to spread knowledge and make everyone literate.”
When Liu Zhe said this, he looked excited and spoke with great enthusiasm.
Zhou Mingjiao secretly scoffed. What an idiot! With such good family conditions, he clearly didn't need to go to the countryside, yet he still volunteered to do so.
Is it even possible for everyone to be literate?
"Brother Liu, I want to learn from you in the future," Zhou Mingjiao continued to deceive.
"Let's encourage each other, Comrade Zhou Mingjiao. To avoid any unforeseen complications, I'll go back and write a letter to my father now," she said, turning and leaving.
Zhou Mingjiao didn't feel neglected at all. Although it was a pity that such a job was given to Zhao Zhigao, getting rid of his entanglement and marriage was a very worthwhile thing for her.
Most importantly, my aunt is also looking into job opportunities for me.
If that's the case, wouldn't it be great to use it to solve the thorny issue of marriage?
However, thinking of Shen Banxia, who was so stubborn and had even humiliated her, she wished she could devour her right now.
Her life was supposed to be smooth sailing, but ever since this sister-in-law entered the family, her older brother, who used to treat her poorly, started to oppose her.
Even Shen Banxia is just like her lazy older brother, not only shirking her duties but also trying to take everything from her.
The thought of her taking away the barefoot doctor's spot made her eyes redden.
All those honors and benefits should belong to Zhou Minjiao.
Especially Madam Zhou, she had a vague feeling that she should have a deep connection with her. Although she hadn't dreamed about it yet, she always had unwavering faith in her intuition.
But unfortunately, that opportunity was given to Shen Banxia.
Thinking back to my childhood, I missed the opportunity to interact with important figures because my older brother saved me, and I also missed the opportunity to befriend Madam Zhou because of Shen Banxia. She was my uncle's superior, how could she be a minor official?
The more Zhou Mingjiao thought about it, the angrier she became. She felt that her older brother and his wife were born to bring her bad luck.
Although there is now a fight against feudalism and superstition, Zhou Mingjiao, who has vivid dreams, keen hearing, and sharp intuition, actually believes in some mysterious and esoteric things.
Now that the eldest brother isn't our parents' biological child, we can't let them continue to occupy the position of the eldest.
But how exactly should this be done?
Zhou Mingjiao didn't take her mother's warning seriously at all. In her opinion, as long as Zhou Mingqian's biological father's affairs weren't exposed, everything would be fine.
Oh right, what about Liu Zhe? That guy's family is powerful, and I'm his savior. It wouldn't hurt to ask him for a little help, would it? Zhou Mingjiao thought happily.
Shen Banxia had no idea that some people just never learn their lesson.
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