Chapter 1707 - 1094: Heroine of the Republic 68

Chapter 1707: Chapter 1094: Heroine of the Republic 68

After school started, An Yi began to hear the teachers in the office complaining about food shortages, the school cafeteria’s meals not being as rich as before, watery dishes every day, barely holding on, walking such a long distance for work, and feeling restless at home as well, often physically exhausted and dizzy...

There were slightly more male teachers than female teachers in the high school department. Those who could teach in high schools had good personal capabilities, yet even so, life at the in-law’s house was still walking on thin ice. At times like these, they would envy An Yi’s life.

"Teacher An, you are quite lucky, not having to serve your in-laws and husband, only taking care of the children every day, with two sisters to help you, and not having to support those poor relatives at home. Your family should feel no pressure, right?"

"That’s right, Teacher An, why haven’t we thought as clearly as you do? Why get married? Although life before marriage wasn’t great, it wasn’t as tiring. Earning a salary from exhausting work, it disappears every month, never warming our hands, life’s really tough to bear."

The female teachers envied her for not having to serve in-laws and husbands, while the male teachers sneered from the sidelines.

"Don’t be fooled by how well Teacher An is living now. When dirty and tiring work needs to be done at home, she will feel a man is essential for a complete family. Right, Teacher An?"

An Yi looked speechless towards Teacher Qin from the mathematics group: "Well, all the dirty and tiring work in our house is covered by my son. We ladies haven’t done any of it. When it comes to fixing something, replacing a light bulb or anything like that, I can do it myself. The toilets are cleaned regularly by country folks; I don’t have to worry at all. As long as the kids are fed, dressed, and well-provided for, the two sisters and my son can handle most tasks. I just cook when I come home, and really don’t feel the lack of a man at home."

An Yi wasn’t good looking, so the male teachers maintained only normal colleague relations with her. They had hoped she might nod in agreement, but she didn’t play by the conventional rules at all, drawing sneers from other male teachers.

"So, Teacher An plans to rely on her sisters and son all her life? What if your son is no longer by your side, or your sisters go to college? Who will you rely on then?"

An Yi laughed: "Mr. Chen, isn’t that none of your concern? Why do I have to rely on someone? Can’t I rely on myself? It’s true, the two sisters will graduate next year, and my son will go to the army next year. Perhaps it’ll just be me and the daughters left at home, but so what? I’m healthy, have a salary, and as long as I go to work normally, why must I marry and serve a man? If it’s just a man, that’s fine. But if it’s a whole family of demanding people, won’t my good days turn into misery? Would I do such a silly thing? Huh, I don’t bother."

A male teacher whispered, "Pfft, it’s not about whether you bother or not. I think it’s because you can’t get married. Being so ugly, you talk like you’re so desirable. Stubbornly refusing to accept."

An Yi heard it and chose not to stay silent, but rather bluntly replied: "Mr. Zhao, I know I’m very ordinary looking, but my personal capabilities are right here. If I choose to, not just the county, but even the Provincial City is an option. Do you really think with my abilities, finding a man to marry would be difficult? So what if I’m older? I have a son and daughters, two sisters, I think my life is quite good; why are you all displeased? Oh, I get it, is it because my life is better than yours, so you feel unbalanced and use nasty words to mock me?"

"An, An Yi, aren’t your words a bit harsh? I didn’t say anything, did I?"

An Yi stood up with her book, giving the male teachers a chilly glance.

"All beings are equal; even the Chairman said women hold up half the sky. We earn the same salary, sit in the same office, teach the same students. I’m a woman, you’re a man, we all carry the weight of our families, so why do you stand on supposed male perspectives to attack me? As you gossip about me, aren’t you degrading yourselves?"

Once she finished speaking, she didn’t spare them another glance, took her book, and left the office confidently and proudly.

The male teachers watched An Yi’s departing figure, pressed their lips without speaking, but their expressions were a bit unpleasant.