CHAPTER 614: CHAPTER 614: A HINT

"As long as you think clearly and consider the consequences before acting, the road ahead of you won’t be too difficult to walk."

"Thank you, Sister Li Bao, for your guidance, but... but can’t you really help my Third Sister? In the last two years, my mom at home has mentioned to my dad more than once about finding an old man who can afford a decent bride price or a fool for her."

"Do you know about the Women’s Federation in the Commune?"

"...I’ve heard of it."

"If your parents dare to sell you and your sisters off like goods, you can certainly seek justice from the comrades at the Women’s Federation in the Commune."

"Sister Li Bao, would the comrades at the Women’s Federation really care about this sort of thing?"

"You could go to the Commune and find out for yourself."

At this point, Kang Li paused, then added, "Perhaps in two or three years, everything might change. If you can hold on until then and not be married off by your parents, you should have the chance to see the outside world and even earn and spend your own money."

"Will there really come a day like that?"

"Think about the days before our country was founded and how each household lived after its establishment. If there’s going to be any more changes in the future, I wouldn’t find it strange at all. Also, it doesn’t hurt to learn more characters."

"You taught my Third Sister to read and do arithmetic before, and when she came home, she taught me everything without changing a thing."

"Looking at this, your Third Sister does have some brains. Alright, go back now. Remember what I’ve told you, and don’t do anything thoughtless like your Third Sister, veering off course step by step."

"I understand."

Xu Chunmei nodded and turned to walk toward the door.

"Chunmei..." With the original owner’s memories, Kang Li thought Xu Chunmei was quite a good girl and couldn’t help but want to say a few more words. Turning around, Xu Chunmei looked at Kang Li: "Sister Li Bao?"

"I’m aware of your family’s situation, but as long as you can stand on your own, you shouldn’t suffer too much."

Hearing Kang Li’s words, Xu Chunmei’s eyes began to moisten slightly, and she nodded firmly this time: "Sister Li Bao, thank you. I know all you’ve said is for my benefit, and I’ll keep it in my heart."

Kang Li’s lips curved into a slight smile: "Alright then, take care on your way."

Xu Chunmei murmured an "Mhm" and didn’t linger any longer.

"What did that girl Chunmei come to see you for?"

Upon arriving in her mother’s room, Kang Li was asked by her mother. She didn’t hide anything, recounting how she had stopped Xu Chunxia on her behalf the day before and the purpose of Xu Chunmei’s visit.

Upon hearing this, Cai Xiufen’s expression darkened: "Where does that girl Chunxia get the nerve to ask you for such a favor?!"

"She’s just a girl with muddled thoughts, and I certainly didn’t say a single good word to her," Kang Li laughed softly, a faint arc forming at the corners of her lips: "But Chunmei seems like a good person. I hope she’ll remember what I said to her today."

Cai Xiufen: "Of that entire family, only Chunmei seems to have a plan."

"Mama, Mama, big brother and second brother went to play by the stream with cousin and they didn’t take me!" Xiao Ming Wei ran into the room from outside the door, her voice full of grievance.

Kang Li’s eyes twinkled with amusement: "So you want Mama to take you to find your big brothers?"

"Yes, yes, yes." Xiao Ming Wei nodded her tiny head rapidly, her large grape-like eyes looking up adorably, "Can we, Mama?"

"Okay, Mama will take you now." As Kang Li spoke, she said goodbye to her mother and took the little girl’s hand as they both left the house.

Aoli Village was at the foot of the mountain. It was now a little past nine in the morning, and the weather wasn’t too hot yet, but—