Chapter 240

No one dictates what a good daughter should be like. Whether she is hardworking and outstanding or ordinary, as long as she is healthy, her parents can rest assured.

Song Zhaodi remembered that Shu Ying had mentioned before that Huang Meiling and her husband were both scientific researchers in the country and were meant to contribute to the country, so their level of education must be higher than that of ordinary people.

She hoped she could learn more so that she could stand proudly beside them and not bring shame to her parents.

“But those are very common things in the countryside, anyone can do them well, what I know is really insignificant.”

The woman in the photo is clearly an intellectual woman with a great career, dedicating herself to the construction of her country. In contrast, the drab woman looks like a thief peeking at someone from outside the door.

Feeling out of place here made her feel inferior.

Shu Ying patted the back of her hand, her voice as gentle as possible. No one could remain calm after receiving so much information all at once, and she could understand Song Zhaodi's feelings.

"Sister Song, please don't underestimate yourself like that. Even if everyone can do it well, it doesn't mean you can't. You are skillful and quick to learn. This is a talent. Such learning ability is something that others can only dream of in their entire lives."

In fact, Shu Ying discovered Song Zhaodi's talent for learning a long time ago. Although she couldn't remember everything she saw, she could grasp many things quickly and even apply what she learned to other situations. Although she hadn't been in school for long, she always enjoyed reading children's picture books.

It is already quite commendable for an adult to maintain a lifelong learning attitude.

Song Zhaodi touched the photo, reluctant to put it away. Her voice was trembling with tears. "Actually, when I was little, I always dreamed of having a good family. Most families in the village favored boys over girls. Many girls had excellent grades, but they couldn't go to school."

A family cannot afford to support too many students, so girls have to give up their places in school. Regardless of their academic performance, girls will eventually get married, and no one in the countryside wants to raise someone who will leave home sooner or later.

“When I was little, I didn’t understand why no one cared when I was sick, even though we were all my parents’ children. But when Yaozu was sick, he was taken to the clinic immediately. Several times I thought I was going to die from my illness, but God didn’t want to take my life.”

Whether before or after marriage, Song Zhaodi never truly felt happy.

“I’ve always wondered what it’s like to have children who are loved by their parents. It wasn’t until I came to Beijing with you that I realized there really are parents who don’t discriminate against girls, and girls can enjoy the same treatment as boys without having to work very hard.”

Xie Wanying's personality suggests that she was pampered growing up. She has a bright smile and speaks in a voice like a kitten. Although it is sweet and coquettish, she wouldn't have such a distinct personality if she hadn't been pampered all along.

Xie Zhiyan and Shu Ying are highly educated, and even Xie Wanying is educated. She only went to primary school and didn't finish it. The only things she knows are things in the fields, which are nothing special.

"Perhaps I am not a child my parents can be proud of, and will only become a stain on their reputation."

She didn't know many rules, nor did she have a glamorous job. The only thing she could do was some handicrafts to support herself. Would people laugh at their daughter for being a country bumpkin, illiterate, and uneducated? Song Zhaodi was filled with anxiety. She hoped she could be more outstanding.

“In the countryside, my family always thinks I’m clumsy and can’t do anything right. My parents dislike me for being slow-witted, and my in-laws also think I’m not a good daughter-in-law. They think that someone as useless as me will only cause trouble for others.”

She was sad, but didn't know how to express it. As time went on, the emotions suppressed in her heart became like a raging storm, which she couldn't process alone, and she didn't know who to talk to.

Although Shu Ying wouldn't mind, there was no need for her to be her emotional dumping ground. Over the years, she had no friends, and her relatives were only nominal. She often felt lonely.

Now, someone is telling her that all the hardships she suffered in the first half of her life were not originally hers, and Song Zhaodi has very complicated feelings.

She didn't know how to face it, or how to conduct herself in the future. Even though Shu Ying and Xie Zhiyan were both very good people, she was still conflicted.

Xie Zhiyan felt only sorrow. He understood the complex feelings in Song Zhaodi's heart and knew that her worries were only natural. They were siblings born of the same mother, but they had been separated for so many years. It was just a pity that he was bad at speaking and could not say nice things. He could only make himself look more sincere.

"You don't need to worry about any of this. Your parents are very open-minded. The mistakes of the past few years are not your fault. No matter what you are like, as long as they see you are safe and sound, your parents will be happy. They will not put too much pressure on their child. You will know once you have seen them."

When they were still in school, Xie Wanying didn't do well in her studies, but her parents just helped her find what she was good at and did their best to provide her with resources.

"Besides, you are also excellent, you just don't know it yet. In fact, you also know the things we know, we just knew them earlier than you. You will have the opportunity to learn them again."

Xie Zhiyan could see the sadness in Song Zhaodi's eyes. A life swapped is always a tragedy. She could have had a better life, enjoyed a better education, or even had a completely different life.

But since it has already happened, we can only cheer ourselves up and keep moving forward. Compared to the countryside, there are indeed more learning opportunities in the capital.

As long as you're willing to work hard, you can try any industry. Although the Xie family has limited resources, supporting her is no problem at all.

He didn't want Song Zhaodi to wallow in self-pity, nor did he want her to be trapped in her past life. He wanted to let go of the nightmares and discard the bad things so that she could embrace a new life.

Song Zhaodi was indeed somewhat moved, and her eyes became even more determined.

“You’re right. There are so many opportunities here, why can’t I give them a try? I can’t give up on myself so early. I have to make a name for myself.”

She didn't decide to escape from the mountains to succumb to fate.

During her time in Beijing, she has learned a lot from Shu Ying, and even learned how to cook southern cuisine, which is completely different from the north, from Sister Wang in just two days.

Shu Ying stretched out her hands towards her. Why couldn't she bravely break free?

Xie Zhiyan's smile widened. There were countless days and nights when they could speak so frankly with each other, but unfortunately, an unexpected event made their fellow villagers arrive so late.

Fortunately, it's not too late.