Chapter 109 - 108 A Sigh of Relief
"Having more people means greater strength, right? No matter how capable you two are, it’s not as fast as the four of us working together, is it?"
Xia Na naturally assumed Lu Aiguo was just being polite. It was common sense for men to do the work while women helped out. Ever since the founding of the country, the slogan that women could hold up half the sky was more than just words—it was practiced everywhere now.
"Sis, we really don’t need your help, Shitou and I can handle it."
"Don’t be so courteous. We’re all family here; if you keep this up, I’ll really get mad!"
It was already a hot day, and Lu Aiguo and Shitou had barely begun to sweat, but now they were truly sweating buckets. They didn’t dare to physically pull anyone away but instead stood in front of the handcart, looking utterly helpless, trying to make Xia Na back off on her own.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Lu Yun hurriedly went over to hold onto Xia Na’s clothes tightly, also using a soft voice to persuade, "Auntie, Dad said this is man’s work—it’s not for women to get involved in."
"What men’s work and women’s work? Don’t you know that men and women are equal now?" Xia Na lectured Lu Yun.
Xia Yuan hurried over with a laugh, took Xia Na by the hand, and forcefully dragged her into the house.
What a joke. If her sister didn’t help, Lu Aiguo and Shitou might have an easier time. Wouldn’t her joining just make things more chaotic?
"Sis, this has nothing to do with gender equality. Let’s just go inside. Even at home, Lu Aiguo and the others don’t let me get involved in this kind of physical labor, and he doesn’t even let me go to the fields. Because of this, some people in the village look down on us," Xia Yuan said as she coaxed her sister.