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

Upon hearing that she had to go back, Ding Mei started crying again.

"I'm not going back, I'm getting married."

Director Xu and Director Wu's faces darkened immediately upon hearing Ding Mei's words.

The national policy is freedom of marriage; they can't possibly stop people from getting married, can they?

But she's married. What about the people in the Northwest? What will happen when the management bureau finds out? What if the people from the educated youth office come knocking on her door?

Ding Mei got married, but the consequences are definitely not just her problem; she's dragging everyone down with her!

If the people from her management bureau and the educated youth office come to Wulong Mine and conduct a thorough investigation of the families of the miners, how many more children of the employees will have to go to the countryside?

It's not that they lack awareness, but that they empathize deeply. Both of their children have also gone to the countryside. The heart-wrenching pain of children leaving their parents and living alone in the countryside can only be understood by those who have experienced it firsthand.

Director Xu took a deep breath. "Comrade Ding Mei, you need to have someone to marry if you want to get married, right? You said you're dating someone, but who is he? Go ask him if he wants to marry you. If he does, then we won't stop you."

However, you cannot escape the responsibilities that are yours to bear.

You will have to bear all the consequences of your marriage alone.

Director Wu stepped forward and interjected, "That's right. Your father already had a month's salary deducted for this matter. If you get married, the mine will definitely not punish you so lightly. They will impose additional penalties, deducting another two or three months' salary would be considered lenient. A reduction in your work grade is certain."

Furthermore, even if you get married, you still have to go to the countryside. You can be given one more chance to return to the city each year until you make a meritorious contribution or become pregnant before you can return to the city to recuperate.

Furthermore, because you're avoiding being sent to the countryside, you can't go back to the Northwest. The people in charge of the educated youth office will send you to a farm. I believe you've heard about what the farms are like. If you still insist, then we have nothing more to say. We agree to your marriage, and I will personally issue you a marriage introduction letter.

The consequences have been stated; it's up to her to decide what to do.

As soon as Director Xu and Director Wu finished speaking, Old Ding, who had been silent all along, suddenly raised his head.

"They're even deducting wages?"

Director Xu nodded. "They will definitely deduct more. This matter has caused a big uproar and has a very bad impact on the mine."

If you do something wrong, you have to accept the punishment; there's nothing to say about it.

Old Ding's wife was stunned after hearing this, standing there helplessly. Suddenly, she thought of something, turned around abruptly, and slapped Ding Mei across the face.

"It's all because of you! Our family is already struggling, and now your dad is cutting our wages again. How are we supposed to survive? You jinx, you slut, you heartless bastard! Ah! I can't live anymore!"

Old Ding's wife plopped down on the ground, slapping her thigh and crying. At that moment, she no longer cared about her daughter; all she could think about was the wages that were about to be deducted.

Luo Yu was afraid that she would go crazy and hurt herself again, so she pulled Xi Beizhan back until they were in a corner and stood with Aunt Liu and Aunt Zhang before they stopped.

Aunt Liu tugged at Luo Yu, then glanced at Xi Beizhan standing straight in front of Luo Yu, and whispered, "Your Captain Xi is really something, he'd actually fight anyone, regardless of gender, for you!"

Few men in Northeast China beat women. Are there cases of domestic violence? Yes, but very few.

There are fewer cases of domestic violence, and even fewer cases of violence against strangers outside the home.

Because Northeastern men are generally easygoing and carefree, even if they have disagreements with women, they usually don't hold grudges. They believe that women are weak and can't even withstand a slap from them. If they hurt them, they would have to pay for it. Why would they have to offer themselves up to women when they could do something better with that money?

Another reason is that young people in Northeast China generally have a higher level of education. Most young people have attended primary school, and many have attended junior high or high school. This good education makes them more respectful of women.

Another factor is the small population in Northeast China, which fostered a unique cultural environment that fostered women's independence and autonomy, making them more assertive. This is because the men were all out fighting, and without a man to stand up for himself at home, they would be bullied.

With elderly parents to care for and young children to raise, and the husband away from home, what else can I do but stand up for myself? I have to survive, after all.

Neglecting their families and feeling guilty towards their wives, over time, the status of Northeastern men has declined, to the point that they are practically afraid to even breathe loudly.

Especially in later generations, Northeastern women were known for their absolute authority at home, but they always gave men face outside. They were fearless and humble, knowing that they weren't the ones washing the feet at home, and that they controlled all the money in the house. They wouldn't dare to cause trouble even if you gave them two lives.

Luo Yu laughed so hard his eyes disappeared. "If my wife is bullied, who will step up? What use is he to me if another man stands up for me?"

Aunt Liu and the people around her all nodded in agreement with Luo Yu's point of view.

That's true. If a husband doesn't stand up for his wife, is he going to wait for another man to do it? Fine, if you're not afraid of being cheated on, then just stay away.

Xi Beizhan felt no shame for hitting a woman; in fact, he straightened his posture even more after hearing Luo Yu's words.

Aunt Hu and Aunt Zhao, who had come over, looked at Luo Yu with smiles, then glanced at Xi Beizhan, who had a proud look on his face, and their lips twitched slightly.

Aunt Hu took Luo Yu's hand and sighed, "You've finally found a good one. I'm afraid some people have made the wrong choice!"

Upon hearing this, the older women exchanged glances and sighed as well.

With such a big commotion here, they don't believe Ding Mei's boyfriend doesn't know.

If you know the man hasn't shown up yet, there's only one reason: he doesn't want to take responsibility.

"Hahaha……"

As the older women were chirping, Ding Mei burst into laughter, her laughter filled with smugness.

Everyone looked at her in surprise, only to hear Ding Mei whisper, "Does being pregnant mean I don't have to go? Hahaha... Then I don't have to go back, I'm pregnant."

Baby, you are truly Mommy's little lucky star; you arrived at the perfect time.

Everyone was shocked to hear this, and Old Ding and his wife looked at Ding Mei in even greater astonishment.

What? You're pregnant?

Old Ding's wife couldn't believe it and slapped him again. "What? Explain yourself! Who's pregnant? Who's pregnant?"

Old Ding's wife gripped Ding Mei's shoulders tightly with both hands and shook her back and forth, causing Ding Mei to vomit all over Old Ding's wife.

Seeing that Ding Mei had vomited, Director Xu and Director Wu both widened their eyes and looked at her with complicated expressions.

Oh no, this is terrible.

Now it's not just about escaping rural assignments anymore; it's also about having extramarital affairs.

What would happen if the management bureau found out?

Did Ding Mei think that she wouldn't have to go to the countryside because she was pregnant?

Yes, she doesn't need to go to the countryside anymore, but she's definitely going to this farm!

Luo Yu didn't know what to say; she had never seen such a fool.

Wait a minute, something's not right!

Pregnancy doesn't happen overnight, does it? With current medical technology, how could she know she was pregnant in less than two months?