Time Travel Article: Tool Man Rejects Plot
Chapter 167: Mercy Without Saving Others
In the story, Man Yue learned that her husband had died and couldn't help but ask, "Have you ever regretted it?"
Meihua smiled and said, "What do you regret? Do you regret not killing him earlier?"
Man Yue shook her head, "No, I mean, I regret not leaving him earlier. Otherwise, you wouldn't be alone now." Looking at the scars that were still shocking, she said distressedly, "Does it still hurt?"
Meihua was stunned for a moment, staring at her seriously, and couldn't help but tears up. "If my child could be born safely back then, he would be about the same age as you. Silly child, I don't feel pain, nor do I suffer. Now, I have inherited my husband's real estate and land, and the people in the clan also respect me very much. During festivals, they will come to visit and give gifts at home. My family can't control me, and there will never be a freer and more comfortable life than I have now. I just feel sorry for my unborn child. If you don't mind, call me godmother. If you can't find your relatives in the future, remember to come back to find me, and we'll live together."
"Godmother!"
"Why!!!"
At the end of the article, Gu Mingyue made her usual summary, this time using the tone of visiting relatives.
When others flatter him and say that he is a lucky person, his health will recover...
The person who came to visit his relatives shook his head and denied it.
Then he looked at his wife affectionately and said with emotion, "You are all wrong. I was able to recover my health thanks to my wife's meticulous care. Otherwise, I would never have been able to stand up again. So, I would like to give you a piece of advice: 'Those who mistreat their wives will have troubles in everything, while those who love their wives will prosper.'"
Once the ending of the story was released, it caused a huge response.
Some people think that Meihua went too far and attacked the author Gu Mingyue, saying that she was cold-blooded and heartless.
Some people think that the summary of the article is too insightful. Throughout history, women's status in the family has always been precarious, but their contributions occupy a vital position in the entire family.
One can't help but think, those who call women money-losing goods, aren't they also money-losing goods themselves?
Such opposing debates sparked literary battles in major newspapers.
Not to mention other places, in Qingshan Town alone, every major factory can hold a small debate every day to discuss these viewpoints.
Everyone has their own understanding, whether it is one-sided or extreme.
It is undeniable that the saying "He who loves his wife will be successful" is very shocking in this conservative era.
Especially some female comrades who have to work, support their families, and also support their brother-in-law and sister-in-law's families in the countryside.
There are many of them, some of them just feel sorry for the men.
Either her parents’ family is not supportive and she cannot hold her head up at home.
Or they feel sorry for the man for not giving birth to a son.
There are even many lesbians who come from well-off families and have good conditions themselves, but due to the constraints of the concepts of the times, they have no idea how to deal with it even if they feel something is wrong.
Such remarks are like a fuse that ignites the hidden resentment in many people's hearts. They are thought-provoking and may not be enough to shake the foundation, but they are enough to wake people up.
Wars broke out in many families because of this.
This also led to many people criticizing Gu Mingyue, saying that she was promoting feminism and undermining family stability and social harmony.
In the past, most of the letters from readers were thank-you letters.
For example, in the anti-abduction tips I wrote before, someone wrote to say that he and his wife were riding a train with their child and met an old lady who was trying to get close to them. Fortunately, they were careful and made up stories when the lady asked them about their work, age and name.
When getting off the bus, the old lady deliberately shouted that her child was her grandson and said that the couple were kidnappers.
If I hadn't read the article, I would have shuddered at the thought of the possible consequences.
Such thank-you letters abound.
But most of the letters we receive now are letters of condemnation.
Gu Mingyue could accept this loss in silence?! His eyes rolled and a plan came to his mind.
She deliberately picked out a few very recognizable letters and sent them to Story News, asking the editor to publish the letters in the next issue of the newspaper.
And marked as feedback to individual readers' letters.
Worried that the newspaper would not approve it, they specifically emphasized that this would demonstrate how much they valued their readers.
The feedback is as follows:
"Hello, fellow readers of this letter. I was shocked to receive your letter. I am surprised that in this peaceful time, there is still such an idea of foot binding. I doubt whether you have received serious education. It seems that you do not take the national policy of gender equality seriously. Why? Do you not care about the speech or are your thoughts still stuck in the feudal period? This makes me wonder, is it not enough to eliminate those historical relics after so many years of fighting against feudal superstition?........."
Gu Mingyue spoke a lot of words, always speaking in a high-profile manner, and stepping on the sensitive points of this era. She was sure that those people would not dare to get angry.
She ended by writing, "Please treat your wife well. Young couples grow old together. When you are sick or old, 90% of the people who will stay by your side and serve you will be your wife. If you don't believe me, go investigate nearby and you will know that this statement is based on factual investigation. If you hurt someone today, you will definitely get back at them tomorrow. If you have wronged someone in this life, don't shamelessly ask them to forgive you tomorrow. It is just the cycle of cause and effect, and retribution will come. To all the friends who have written to me, I hope that when you are bedridden in the future, you will remember to denounce my toughness, and remember not to compromise and rather die than yield. That way, I will respect you as a real man, not a shameless person who wants more. I look forward to your continued replies to my criticism. Thank you!"
Nowadays, newspapers do not have too many regulations and restrictions. As long as it is approved by the editor and finalized by the chief editor, it can be published in the newspaper.
Many writers would curse each other in the newspapers, and Gu Mingyue's remarks seemed insignificant.
As expected, those who denounced it soon disappeared.
It's easy to find a pretext to accuse someone of a crime. After seeing Gu Mingyue's eloquence, no one dared to go against her.
Unexpectedly, not long after, she received many letters from these people's wives.
Some of them complained to her about how difficult their life was and hoped that Gu Mingyue would stop criticizing her husband in the newspapers, otherwise it would affect her work and the whole family would not have enough food to eat.
She was also grateful, thanking her for pointing out the direction. The other party was unwilling to support her brother-in-law, sister-in-law and other aunts and uncles at home, and should spend the money on her own children. If the other party dared to make trouble, she would hold up the newspaper and say that the other party was feudal.
Now that the children are well fed and well clothed, and the family has more savings, it seems that life has regained its purpose.
Gu Mingyue only replied to those who sent thank-you letters, telling them that only if you love yourself will others love you.
As for those confused people, she ignored them.
Don't argue with a fool; compassion will only save you and cut you off.
Everyone has their own destiny, and she doesn't have the time to worry about it.
Just as she clearly understood how tragic the disaster was during the three years, she only limited herself to reminding the villagers.
It was only because she knew that when the nest is overturned, all the eggs will be broken, and she didn't want to be the exception.
If the villagers had done anything to offend her, she would have turned a blind eye and a deaf ear to it.
At worst, we can move to the mountains, it will just be a little troublesome.
In the final analysis, she was selfish by nature, and she never denied that.
She can be kind occasionally, provided that the other party deserves it. If the other party is seeking death, I'm sorry, she can only say that good words cannot persuade a damned ghost.
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