Time Travel: Female Cannon Fodder of the Republic of China

While we were talking, the waiter had already served quite a few dishes.

Liu Zhenhui and Guan Zhong looked at each other, and Guan Zhong nodded slightly.

Liu Zhenhui smiled and said to Ai Shutong, "Well, I agree with your idea. Women bear very heavy social responsibilities, but they do not enjoy the rights they deserve in terms of law, economy and education."

"I often wondered how to give women the same rights as men in society. Later I found that money is a person's confidence, and receiving education is the first step to liberating the mind."

"But you need money to get an education, so I want to get more job opportunities for women."

Ai Shutong looked at her with sparkling eyes, "Sister Zhenhui is right. The economic base determines the superstructure. Only when you have money can you have the confidence to resist the injustice imposed on you."

Ai Shutong had already published these ideas in the Women's New Newspaper. Liu Zhenhui was able to repeat them in full, and it seemed that she had read many articles written by Ai Shutong.

Ai Shutong, however, thought that the two of them were so compatible because they shared the same ideals and ideas.

"If I wasn't feeling unwell and couldn't drink, I would definitely drink a few more glasses with Sister Zhenhui."

So far, apart from the servants living together, only Shen Jiaxing knew that Ai Shutong was pregnant.

After all, it was an unmarried pregnancy. Not to mention in this era, even in modern times, it would be more or less discriminated against.

Seeing Ai Shutong say this, Liu Zhenhui said considerately: "Women are the most delicate. I don't usually drink much, and you are not feeling well today, so you can't drink. Listen to your sister and drink some pigeon soup."

After saying that, he inadvertently glanced at Ai Shutong's belly.

Liu Zhenhui, wearing a huge jewel ring on her finger, slowly served Ai Shutong a bowl of pigeon soup.

Such a big gemstone ring was very shiny. Ai Shutong couldn't pretend not to see it. She smiled and praised: "Sister Zhenhui's ring is really beautiful."

But Liu Zhenhui glanced at them and said indifferently, "They are just dead things, not worth mentioning. I heard that my sister owns a Fengda Machinery Flour Mill, with a very impressive turnover, and most of the workers there are female, which makes me very envious."

Ai Shutong recalled that Guan Zhong came to visit her some time ago and it seemed that he came just to buy the flour mill.

"Why? Sister is interested?"

Liu Zhenhui put down her chopsticks and wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief. "Yes, although my family is rich, it is all dead stuff. Only when it is turned into industry can it make money. When I have money, I will learn from my sister and open a newspaper to advocate the liberation of women's thoughts."

Ai Shutong thought of He Lina, who was the Minister of Women's Affairs and had done a lot of practical work to improve the status of women. The two knew each other well, so she was her most preferred buyer.

He said with some hesitation: "To be honest, Sister Zhenhui, a business partner I know well has expressed his desire to buy Fengda. I can only apologize to you, Sister."

Liu Zhenhui flicked her handkerchief and laughed heartily. "Haha! Sister, you are still too young. Wouldn't it be better to have more buyers? If you trust me, let's compete fairly. When the time comes, you can sell to whoever pays the most. Isn't that better?"

Ai Shutong shook her head. "As you know, most of the workers in my factory are women. I want to find a buyer who has the same idea as me."

Liu Zhenhui: "Hey! I thought it was something else."

"I'll take over and treat them the same way you managed them before. Isn't that what you want?"

Ai Shutong was still a little reluctant and said, "I have already promised my partner. There are many opportunities in Shanghai now. Sister Zhenhui can look for other options."

After being rejected again, Liu Zhenhui was not annoyed, and still smiled and said: "Sister, business is business, isn't there a saying? Brothers should settle accounts clearly! You have worked hard to build the factory, you can't just patronize others and let yourself suffer losses."

"Just listen to me, give it a try, let's compete fairly, and I guarantee you'll get what you want."

"Not only will the factory's prices go up, but the female workers won't be affected either, so why not do it?"

Ai Shutong's mind was a little wavering, but she still couldn't make up her mind, so she just said, "Sister Zhenhui, let me think about it."

Liu Zhenhui had said this, and thought that if she pressed her any further, it would backfire, so she could only pretend to be generous and nodded, "Okay, then I will wait for your good news."

"Come, come, try this Eight Treasure Duck, it's the signature dish here and it tastes very good."

After the meal, not only did Ai Shutong’s stomach feel satisfied, but she also felt much better.

When it was time to pay the bill, Ai Shutong offered to treat everyone, but Liu Zhenhui disagreed. "It's the first time, how can I let my sister treat everyone? I'll treat you this time. You can treat me next time."

Not long after, Hu Ying came to the chairman's office with the newly released sales report.

"Chairman, take a look. This is our sales from last month."

The dog days of summer are over, and although the weather is still very hot, Ai Shutong has already changed into a wide, ankle-length skirt so that her slightly bulging pregnant belly is less visible.

"Put it on the table! I'll take a look at it later."

Ai Shutong was taking a break from her busy schedule to look at some pictorials, one to understand the fashion trends in Shanghai, and the other to design a dress for herself.

She has been pregnant for more than four months. After a while, her belly will get bigger and it will be difficult to hide.

She wanted to add some decorations on her chest and stomach to cover her baby bump.

But what kind of decoration is both beautiful and has a good concealing effect still needs to be studied carefully.

"Ring—ring—ring—"

The phone rang, Ai Shutong picked it up, and He Lina's voice came from the receiver, "Shutong, do you have time tomorrow? There's a new western restaurant on Nanjing Road. I heard that the steak is good. Let's go and try it together?"

Ai Shutong threw the magazine away, wondering if she had planted a spy in Fengda. She hadn't even looked at the sales report yet and she called. What a coincidence.

“If Sister Lina treats me, I’ll have time to go. If you don’t treat me, I might not have time.”

Ai Shutong smiled and made a joke deliberately.

He Lina's voice of laughter and scolding came over immediately, "Good for you Shutong, you saved money and it's now on me!"

"Okay, sister will do as you wish and treat you to steak. We will meet at Nanjing Road Nishang at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning!"

Ai Shutong heard that she had made up her mind directly, and she didn't refute it, but agreed directly, "Okay! See you then!"

The other party responded and hung up the phone.

Ai Shutong held the phone and the smile on her face disappeared completely.

It seems that she needs to ask Liu Zhenhui to come out. Although she is willing to make sacrifices for the female employees in the factory, she doesn't want to be a scapegoat!

The newly opened western restaurant on Nanjing Road is not far from the Nishang main store. After Ai Shutong and He Lina met up, they walked to the restaurant.