The Space-Time Boss: 1970s Revolution

Chapter 87: Farewell to Shen Xingzhou

Another day begins.

Fu Xiao opened her eyes from sleep and saw that the weather outside wasn't looking too good, likely to rain.

She sighed in frustration and turned back into her blankets, saying, "I hate rainy days the most; you can't even go outside."

After lounging in bed for a while, she heard some commotion outside and decided to get up and dress.

She opened the door to see Grandpa Fu sweeping the yard. She walked over and took the broom from him, saying, "Grandpa, let me do it. You go and rest."

Grandpa Fu smiled and said, "Xiao Xiao, don't bother. Let your second brother sweep."

With that, he handed the broom to Fu Hong, who had just opened his room door.

The three of them watched Fu Hong sweep the floor. Grandpa Fu glanced at the sky and said with a smile, "It looks like it's going to rain. We need to sweep the yard clean."

As Fu Yu came out of his room, Grandpa Fu quickly signaled the others to follow, saying, "Come on, let's practice some boxing."

Not long after they finished their exercises, it began to rain. It started as a light drizzle and gradually became heavier in the afternoon. The family stayed indoors and gathered in the living room.

Each person grabbed a handful of melon seeds and began gossiping.

The main speaker was Mrs. Li Xiufen, discussing various topics such as whose daughter-in-law was unfilial or which son had forgotten his mother after marrying.

During these discussions, Fu Xiao would often glance at her two brothers. When they shot her a look, she quickly looked away.

"Oh, I saw Mrs. Qian beating her two granddaughters again last time. The five- and six-year-old girls were bruised all over. It's so pitiful," Li Xiufen sighed.

She then looked at Fu Weibao and said, "You need to take care of this. If anything happens, as the team leader, you'll be responsible."

Fu Weibao replied, "How do you know I haven't handled it? I've mentioned it almost every time I see her, but she never changes."

Li Xiufen gave him a look, "You should confront Mrs. Qian's family directly. Have them discipline her. If there's another incident, deduct her work points, or even take her to the police station. Let's see if she still disobeys."

"Alright, I'll handle it as you suggested," Fu Weibao said.

Fu Xiao was curious and asked in a soft voice, "Auntie, what's going on?"

Li Xiufen sighed and began explaining Mrs. Qian's situation.

In summary, it was a story about a grandmother who favored boys over girls and did not treat her granddaughters well.

In rural areas, favoring boys over girls is quite common. If a new daughter-in-law didn't give birth to a boy, she would feel quite disrespected.

Among family members, there is also competition. The first woman to give birth to a boy feels superior, and the mother-in-law pays more attention to her.

Although Li Xiufen did not understand this behavior that resembled a royal succession, it seemed to be a common phenomenon. Not just in the countryside but even in county towns, it was widespread. Only a few families treated sons and daughters equally. Most girls were just seen as a means to bring a dowry and some even had to support their brothers financially after marriage.