Phi-Fic Chapter 450 Do you think I care about those two nice things you said about me? I really don't c
Chapter 450 Do you think I care about those two nice things you said about me? I really don't c
Although Xiahe Village and Shanghe Village are separated only by a river, Xiahe Village has far less contact with Linshui Village than Shanghe Village.
They often heard how things were getting better in Linshui Village, but they didn't know much about the inside story.
After listening to Zhou Hai's accusations, although he felt that these women were being a bit reckless by coming to his door, he could still see that they were right.
One of the elders coughed and said, "Zhou, although it was our village woman who was impolite first, it is the first time in the surrounding area that the host and the guest have gotten into a fight."
"Besides, they didn't say anything wrong. Carrying on the family line and bringing glory to the family depends on boys."
"Whether Lin Dongjia wants to gain a good reputation or wants to do something practical for the villagers in the surrounding area, he should take better care of the boys. As for the girls..."
The old man smiled and said, "What's the point of going to school and getting an education? You'll still end up getting married and having children anyway. Why waste your time..."
The elder spoke eloquently, and the men who had come with him from Xiahe Village all nodded in agreement. Even the women who had been terrified regained their confidence.
They all looked at Lin Chang'er, their eyes clearly saying, "Look, normal people think this is how it should be."
In Linshui Village, everyone, regardless of gender or even the two officials, thought the elder was talking nonsense.
Originally, Lin Chang'er thought that since Zhou Hai had stepped forward, she would have some free time and let him put on a good show as the village head.
But right now, she didn't care about any of that. She smashed her teacup with a "bang," interrupting the old man from continuing his nonsense. "I can spend my money however I want. So what if I want to spend it on girls?"
"Do you think I send kids from all around to school just to earn a good reputation? What good is a reputation? Can it be exchanged for money or food? What do I need that rubbish for?"
He sneered, "I'm not afraid to tell you today that this primary school isn't just for boys. Why do you think I built a school? Ask the men, women, and children of Linshui Village, who hasn't gone to a primary school to learn to read and write?"
"Do you think I care about those two nice things you say about me? I really don't care. I'm happy to let the girls go to school here. As for the boys you're so fond of, I have no obligation to raise them for you."
Seeing that her daughter was quite angry, Bai He naturally chimed in, "That's right, our Chang'er said long ago that you boys are precious and should be raised in luxury. You're not even willing to pay such a small tuition fee, yet you talk about bringing honor to your ancestors. Do you think God is blind?!"
Aunt Gu was also quite angry. "You keep saying that girls are useless, but you forget everything when you want to take advantage of others. Isn't our Chang'er a girl? How can girls be useless?"
"You're only getting a few dozen coins for tuition, and you still have to complain? Look at how capable you are."
The old man felt he was being reasonable, but he didn't expect to be met with a barrage of criticism. He was speechless and his face turned red. "You, you are simply unreasonable!"
Lin Chang'er scoffed, "Who are you? Are we that close? You wouldn't listen when I tried to reason with you, but now you want to reason with me? Ha, I'm so bored."
"You all heard what Uncle Hai said just now. It was originally intended to make it convenient for the children of Zhoujia Village, Shanghe Village, and my relatives and friends in Linshui Village to go to school."
"What does this have to do with your Xiahe Village? I was originally going to give you a chance, but since you're all so clueless, I don't have time to waste on your antics."
"I'm making this clear today: boys and girls from all around can come to my elementary school, and the conditions will remain the same. As for your Xiahe Village, I can't afford to mess with you. Ah Da, see them out..."