The Brilliant Life of a Post-Apocalyptic Female Boss Reborn at 70

When the three of them returned to the educated youth settlement, everyone was taking a nap. They had to tiptoe back to their room. Thinking about what happened that morning still made them shudder. Nothing is unforgettable after a good night's sleep.

Xin Yi lay down for a while, but couldn't fall asleep. Estimating that it was about time, she quietly got up, took a pot of hot water, and went to check on the construction progress.

The workers got busy and greeted Xinyi warmly when they saw her coming.

"Xin Zhiqing!"

"Hey, uncles, you've worked hard. I brought you a thermos of hot water. If you're tired or thirsty, take a break and have some water! I'm not in a hurry!"

"Xin Zhiqing, don't worry about us. We've taken your money, so we'll do our best!"

Even while they were talking, the workers didn't slow down at all, showing that the village chief really had a good eye for talent.

Xin Yi watched for a while and then found it very boring. In her previous life, she was a liberal arts student and had no interest in science and engineering. Her foreign language major was not useful at the moment, but it wouldn't be long before she was able to make a big difference.

As soon as Xin Yi returned to the educated youth settlement, she heard a commotion. It seemed that someone was causing trouble again.

Upon entering the room, one sees Liu Mengting shielding the weeping Fang Yi behind her, Tang He, Feng Xing, and Liu Huai pulling back Wu Lei who keeps trying to get closer, while the others watch from the sidelines with expressions of schadenfreude.

When Liu Mengting saw Xin Yi arrive, she cried out loudly, "Sister Yi Yi, come quick, boohoo~"

Liu Mengting's words successfully diverted everyone's attention. When Wu Lei saw Xin Yi, he immediately flew into a rage. Taking advantage of the fact that everyone was not paying attention, he broke free from his restraints and ran straight towards Xin Yi.

"Did you, you filthy bitch, say bad things about me to Fang Yi? You're fucking asking for it!"

As he spoke, he raised his hand to hit Xin Yi, but Fang Yi saw this and shouted, "Wu Lei, stop right there!"

Wu Lei turned his head to look at Fang Yi, smiled sarcastically, and quickened the pace of his work.

Time seemed to stand still, and the expected slap did not occur.

Xin Yi caught Wu Lei's hand firmly. In a flash, Xin Yi turned around, grabbed Wu Lei's hand, and tried to throw him over her shoulder.

Ultimately, Xin Yi underestimated the disparity in strength between men and women, and her first attempt ended in failure. No matter, she turned her back and delivered an elbow strike, while also unleashing a bit of lightning power.

Wu Lei, who was about to kick Xin Yi, suddenly convulsed and couldn't muster any strength.

Taking advantage of this break, Xin Yi tried the over-the-shoulder throw again.

"Snapped!"

Wu Lei fell flat on his back, and Xin Yi stepped on his arm, gradually increasing the pressure!

"Ah...ah...it hurts! Let go!"

Xin Yi maintained her position, then increased the pressure even more. "You think I'll let you off so easily? Does anyone know the specifics? Someone tell me!"

Liu Mengting, sobbing, helped Fang Yi to Xin Yi's side.

"Sister Yiyi, Fang Yi and I just got up and stepped out of the room when we saw Wu Lei. I was going to say hello since we were comrades who went to the countryside together, but he rushed over, pushed me aside, and questioned Fang Yi about whether she had thought things through. He also said some really nasty things!"

Then, taking a deep breath, he continued, "Sister Fang Yi said that sisters are also important, and begged Wu Lei not to pressure him. Wu Lei then grabbed Sister Fang Yi by the neck and made her say it again! I quickly came over and pushed him away, and he slapped me. Sister Fang Yi pushed him back to protect me, and he tried to hit us. Just then, the others heard the commotion and came to pull Wu Lei away. What happened next is what you see!"

After hearing the whole story, Xin Yi couldn't help but marvel at how accurate her sixth sense was.

"Is that right?"

Feeling the pain intensify, Wu Lei yelled, "Fang Yi, are you blind? Tell this bitch to let go!"

Fang Yi glanced at Wu Lei on the ground, but ultimately couldn't bear it. "Yiyi, why don't we just let it go?"

"Are you sure? A man who hits a woman is no good. Are you sure you want to jump into this fire?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Yi seemed to fall into deep thought.

Wu Lei noticed Fang Yi's condition, and a fierce look almost overflowed in his eyes.

"Don't even think about getting rid of me. We've kissed, we've hugged, we're just one step away from the end. Who else would want you but me? I'm different. Countless women have thrown themselves at me. Stop fucking dawdling! I'm in so much pain, you bitch!"

Hearing Wu Lei's words, Fang Yi was heartbroken. She never expected that the man she had been longing for was such a complete scoundrel. As if remembering something else, Fang Yi deflated like a punctured balloon.

"Yes, I had no other choice but to marry you, while you had many more options! Yiyi, thank you and Mengting. I've thought it through. As a woman, I'm destined to be inferior to a man. Let him go!"

Liu Mengting grabbed Fang Yi's arm. "Sister Fang Yi, how could you be so foolish? What's the point of having a man like this? He can already take advantage of you and control your right to make friends. If you really get married, will you still be able to be yourself?"

Fang Yi blankly extended her arm. "It was my own choice, and I hope you will respect it!"

Naïve Liu Mengting couldn't possibly think of anything else. Hearing just that one sentence, she felt utterly devastated. "I don't respect you? He hit you, I protected you, and in the end, I'm the one who doesn't respect you? Fang Yi, I don't like you anymore!"

After saying that, she ran out of the educated youth settlement crying. Fang Yi reached out her hand, but ultimately failed to catch her.

Xin Yi had anticipated this outcome, after all, this era was particularly unfriendly to women. Although it is said that men and women each hold up half the sky, in many remote areas, women still live in dire straits.

Xin Yi could understand Fang Yi's choice. There was still a long way to go to change this deeply ingrained idea. She secretly made up her mind that this would be the goal she would strive for for the rest of her life.

"Fang Yi, I respect your choice. I just want to tell you that the world will keep turning no matter who is gone. We can live without men. Men and women are equal. Don't compromise yourself for things that are not important. Think about it yourself!"

No need for further words; as long as a seed is planted in Fang Yi's heart, it will surely take root and sprout eventually.

Xin Yi looked at Wu Lei on the ground, "You were trying to slap me just now, weren't you!"

"Snapped!"

"This is to fulfill your wish, but let me tell you, just because someone has kissed or hugged you doesn't mean they're yours! Don't be so arrogant. If I find out you've been bullying Fang Yi, you're dead!"

Xin Yi let go of Fang Yi's hand, didn't look at Fang Yi again, and chased after Liu Mengting in the direction she ran.

Fang Yi swayed a few times, but ultimately chose to help Wu Lei up from the ground, tears streaming down her face.