sjar Chapter 120 Studying
Chapter 120 Studying
"Xishan Village is indeed a place where literature flourishes. Even the women are so knowledgeable. Miss Lu, Master Yun, what I said before was due to my own ignorance. I underestimated the women of Xishan Village. I apologize here. I wonder if such reading clubs can continue to be held in the future, so that the students of Chongshui can have another place to exchange knowledge?"
The teachers in the county town looked at each other and stood up to apologize.
"Such a study group will benefit the students of Chongshui. We naturally hope to see such a scene. If Miss Lu and Miss Dahua are willing to hold it in the future, we naturally hope that you will visit more often."
Li Cheng had just seen the grand occasion of this reading club and thought of his father's political achievements. Chongshui was originally under the jurisdiction of Hezhou, and Chongshui had a prosperous literary style, which was beneficial to his father's political achievement evaluation.
"As long as you all stop using the issue of men and women in the future, I will continue to donate money to hold this reading club. In fact, whether it's the girls in Xishan Village, the women in Chongshui, or even the entire Daqi, women just lack a channel to speak out and lack mentors to show their talents. If the world could be more tolerant, there wouldn't be so many women being hurt.
I think you all have daughters and sisters. Family members should be respected, not despised. Although there are physical differences between men and women, women should not be regarded as money-losing goods or objects.
When food production increases, farming becomes easier with tools, and people's labor time is reduced, women's roles will become increasingly prominent. I may have offended some people today, but it's also because of my sympathy and helplessness after seeing the women's experiences and situations. I hope that day will come sooner. Our Great Revelation not only needs men to contribute, but women can also support a part of it."
Lu Linlang stood up and explained gently.
"Miss Lu, don't blame yourself. It was us who underestimated women. There are probably many people like you in Daqi, but they are just buried talents. I hope that in the future, more women like Miss Lu will stand up to protect Daqi."
"Thank you for your understanding. The next book club will be hosted by my sister, Dahua. What just happened disrupted her plans. I have something else to do, so I'll be leaving first. I'll arrange for a carriage to take you all back later."
After Lu Linlang left, Dahua gained confidence and completed the remaining activities of her reading club, mainly promoting the books she had compiled. Some students had already heard their discussion and were busy flipping through the books. Even the teachers were curiously looking at the book compiled by the first place winner.
After seeing the content, she was immediately surprised. As expected, she was worthy of being the first place. There were some questions that even they didn't have, but she was able to organize them, and she could also find corresponding annotations for the content of the county exam. This is no ordinary ability.
Some students heard that there were free books to read in the school, so they began to read them eagerly.
Most of them are children from ordinary families in towns or counties. Even the teacher does not have such a vast sea of books, and he cherishes it very much. It is impossible for him to allow them to read like this.
Moreover, the books here are very rich and complete, and I want to read every one of them, but there is really not enough time today.
"Don't worry, our teacher said that you can come to the school to borrow books in the future, but you must ensure that the books are not damaged or stained, and make sure to return them within the specified time. Of course, you can also take time to read here."
Xiaolan heard several people discussing the problem of lack of time, and took the initiative to tell them the solution.
"Miss Xiaolan, I wonder how you usually study in class. Can you teach us why you have become so talented after only two years of study?" Originally, those students were embarrassed to approach Xiaolan, but after seeing her explain frankly, they asked boldly.
“This is how we usually have classes…”
"So that's how it is." The students' curiosity was satisfied and they began to discuss with Xiaolan.
At dusk, the students looked at the books in their hands reluctantly and left with their teacher.
When Xiaolan's family learned that she had ranked third in the exam and had received a reward, her mother looked at the certificate, which she couldn't understand, for a long time, and touched it lovingly in her hand.
"Look at your sister, she's making me proud. Today, the aunties around here are looking at me with envy. You should also learn from Xiaolan. This is the first time I've seen a girl be more capable than a boy. It's great."
"Okay, stop looking at yourself. It's getting dark and you're still looking. Do you understand? Show me." Xiaolan's father complained when he saw her like this.
"Humph, you're talking as if you can understand. Before, your mother was saying that it was useless for girls to learn so much. Now look at it, it's useless. Who earned the certificate and the money for the award? It's the face you earned for me.
I think those old people who used to say women were just a waste of money are just blaming themselves for not valuing women. If they valued women the same as boys, who knows who would be more powerful. Look at my sister's family. Qiangwei was not well-received at home before, but now she's married to a mountain man who's actually not bad either. His mother and daughter all look to him for care. Why don't they call her a waste of money anymore? "
"Just say it, why are you bringing this up? Xiaolan, go and put away your certificate and study hard in school. I heard you're copying books with Dahua. I think your best days are still ahead, Xiaolan. Education makes all the difference."
"Dad and Mom, don't worry. I will definitely follow the teacher and Dahua to learn. When I make money in the future, I will honor you and buy you meat." Xiaolan promised after carefully putting it away.
"Okay, we'll just count on Xiaolan to buy us some meat."
Ever since the reading club in Xishan Village became a hit, everyone in Chongshui knew that even the girls in Xishan Village could read well, and even better than the boys, and they had published books about the county examination that were recognized by many teachers.
Those who did not attend that day also asked around, and many of them were filled with curiosity when they heard their classmates and friends talk about what they saw and heard in Xishan Village.
So the books that Dahua and his friends were selling in Chongshui County soon attracted people who came and bought the books.
The books that Dahua had asked others to copy in advance were not enough to sell, so he contacted his friends and hurriedly copied a new batch.
Many people who read the books found them beneficial, and the books were not expensive, so students preparing to take the county exam next year all came to buy a copy.
On this day, the village chief of Qiujia Village came to Xishan Village. He brought his children to study.