In the reborn era, the lucky bag is enjoying the show in the factory area.

Jiang Xinghai and the other two did not go out again. They all stayed in the office to listen to Man Jinhua recount the past. During this time, Xi Beizhan came up twice to steal a glance at Luo Yu, but Luo Yu glared at him both times.

When Liya and Man Jinhua first met Xi Beizhan, they joked with Luo Yu, saying that there were rumors that Deputy Section Chief Xi was afraid of his wife. But it wasn't fear at all; it was love. This made even the thick-skinned Luo Yu feel embarrassed.

Seeing that Man Jinhua was about to go off-topic, Jiang Xinghai quickly pulled her back and urged her to continue.

"After two months of that, I suddenly fainted one day. When I woke up, my neighbor told me that I was pregnant, and that's when I was able to get away from my busy housework."

Even so, for the first five months I still had to wash the whole family's clothes, and cooking and feeding the chickens and pigs were also my responsibilities. When my belly got bigger, I didn't have to wash clothes anymore, but I still had to do other things.

Then our eldest son was born. Luckily, it was a boy, and I finally gained a foothold in my husband's family. I also shared the housework with my sister-in-law.

After many years of marriage, my husband has only come back twice. I was lucky, and I got pregnant both times and gave birth to my second and third children. However, both children are girls, and my in-laws don't like them.

But I think there's nothing wrong with girls. They all came from my belly, so since I gave birth to them, I have to take care of them.

Besides, what's wrong with the girl? She can take care of me in my old age just as well.

I don't raise children for my own retirement; they are the hope of my husband and me. If we raise them well, they can also contribute to the country.

I'm a woman myself, and I just don't understand why some women are sexist and prefer sons to daughters.

Man Jinhua went on and on, her words filled with dissatisfaction with her husband's family's preference for sons over daughters.

"Later, when my husband reached a certain level, I told him about all the things that had happened at home. I had never told him before, so he didn't know what kind of suffering we had endured. Now that I've told him, he can finally get us out of this mess."

In order to be able to join the army, I essentially left with nothing, taking only two sets of clothes with me to the military base.

All the money my husband has been sending me over the years has actually ended up in the hands of my mother; I haven't seen a single penny.

At first, I argued with her, but the old lady kept saying that the family hadn't separated, that all the money her son earned belonged to the family, and that my food and drink were also paid for by the family, and that money was everywhere.

I was thinking, I don't need the money, as long as I have a place to stay and enough to eat.

But after I left, it suddenly dawned on me that after all these years, I brought two sets of clothes with me when I married into their family, and I left with the same two sets; I didn't have a single extra set of clothes.

That's when I realized what kind of life I've been living all along.

My husband sent me money, but I cowardly gave it all to my in-laws, which only made them more greedy.

That's fine then. It's my fault for misjudging people and for not understanding right from wrong. I admit it.

But fate did not spare me. I only served with my husband for two months before he was killed in action.

When I heard the news, the sky seemed to fall. God knows, I've lived for so many years and only had two months of good life. Before, with him around, I still had something to look forward to. Now, I have no hope at all, and I still have to raise three children. How am I supposed to live?

Just then, his family back home learned of his death and came to his door to seize his compensation. If it weren't for the intervention of his military leaders, I don't know if I would still be alive today.

When she said these words, Man Jinhua's face was calm, without the slightest sadness. It was clear that she had suffered too much and had become numb.

Luo Yu could also see that Man Jinhua had no feelings for her husband, whom she had only met a few times. Even if she had feelings in the past, they had been worn away over the years.

After Man Jinhua finished speaking, You Liya was already sobbing uncontrollably. Xiao Wang and Xiao Jiang were comforting her and wiping away her tears.

Seeing this, Man Jinhua felt a little embarrassed and apologized, "I'm sorry for making you sad. I didn't mean to. I was just thinking that since we'll all be working together in the future, you'll find out about my situation sooner or later. Rather than having others tell you about my situation, I'd rather explain it to you from the beginning."

Yu Liya held Man Jinhua's hand tightly, "Sister, this has nothing to do with you. I'm just like this, I can't stand hearing this. You've suffered too much."

Luo Yu quickly comforted her, saying, "This has nothing to do with you. She's a sensitive person too. People like her have strong empathy and are prone to tears. They easily empathize with others when they hear about injustices. People like Xiaoya are the kindest."

While comforting Man Jinhua, Luo Yu also praised You Liya, which earned him an appreciative look from Director Xu.

So far, the three new colleagues seem to be quite nice; none of them are troublesome or scheming, which greatly relieved Luo Yu.

With help, the social gathering and literacy class in June were taken care of, and Xiao Wang breathed a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, the gynecology-themed training course concluded, and various other skills training courses were also successfully launched.

Not only Wulong Mine, but all factories and mines in the city have launched a vigorous learning campaign, and the entire city of Fuyang is thriving, with everyone in a state of frantic learning.

After all, skills training is free and can improve your skills. Improving your skills means you can get promoted, earn more money, and improve your family's living conditions. Who wouldn't want to take such a good opportunity? Unless you're exceptionally lazy, everyone would want to attend a training course to learn and improve their skills.

Speaking of further education, the Women's Federation was not eligible for any spots this year, but Feng Qianqian went to study there with the support of Chairman Feng. However, she went to the Municipal Party School, which is one level lower than the Provincial Party School that Luo Yuxi and Bei Zhan went to. She also had much less time. Moreover, the Party School is only half an hour away from Wulong Mine by bicycle, and she can go home at night, which is convenient for her to take care of her children.

After Feng Qianqian left, Luo Yu's work was almost finished, and he finally had time to get together with Wei Hong and Li Kexin. The three of them had a meal at the state-run restaurant, and the three old men leaned against the window of the state-run restaurant, pouting aggrievedly.

"Brother Xi, why don't they invite us to their meals?"

"We could even pay for their bills."

Xi Beizhan glanced at the two idiots, "You're not going to pay the bill if I don't take you? Besides, let me ask you, do you even have any money in your pockets? If you don't have any money, what are you paying for!"

Neither of them spoke, and they both lowered their heads to touch their pockets.

"I have three yuan and fifty-two cents in my pocket. My wife gave me this month's allowance, and I haven't spent it all yet."

Shao Yang proudly raised his chin.

Xiao Wei pursed his lips and handed his change to Shao Yang, "I have more than you, I have three yuan and eighty-six cents."

Both of them looked at Xi Beizhan again.

Xi Beizhan rolled his eyes at the two of them. "I have five yuan. I haven't spent a single penny this month. I'm saving it all for my wife to buy her gifts."

You want to compare pocket money with me? Hmph, I'll make sure you lose everything, down to your underwear.