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    Chapter 153: Female Educated Youth 23

    Ren Lili’s impulsive behavior nearly drove Father Ren and Mother Ren to their graves with anger, but they were silenced by Xu Lei’s threats and warnings.

    Father Ren and Mother Ren no longer dared to interfere.

    Mother Ren washed her face with tears every day. “My poor Lili, what are we going to do? To cross paths with such a hooligan…”

    Father Ren said irritably, “Enough. Some things are just meant to be, and there’s nothing you can do about it. I looked into that Xu Lei. He’s not just a hooligan; he’s a beast. He’s done every evil deed under the sun. He even drove his own parents to their deaths during the struggles1. There’s nothing he won’t do.”

    Hearing this, Mother Ren cried even louder.

    Ren Lili was still immersed in her romance, unable to extricate herself. However, she still had a bit of a brain; no matter how much Xu Lei coaxed her, she refused to have sex before marriage.

    Xu Lei actually thought a little better of her for this. If she wanted to get married, then they would get married.

    Ren Xin received a letter from Ren Lili all the way from the Northwest. At the time, she was actually surprised: was this person still alive?

    Ren Lili wrote that she was getting married. She claimed the man she found was successful and that her parents liked him very much. She hoped Ren Xin could attend the wedding to witness her happiness.

    Letters from Father Ren and Mother Ren arrived shortly after. In their letters, they complained incessantly, describing exactly what kind of beast Ren Lili was marrying. Despite this, Ren Lili remained headstrong. They hoped Ren Xin could talk some sense into her; after all, she might listen to her sister’s advice.

    Ren Xin: “…” How was their life so dramatic?

    Book Spirit Number One: “How about we go to the Northwest?”

    “You go. You can give me a live broadcast when the time comes.”

    Book Spirit Number One was incredibly tempted. “Can I? Can you send me there?”

    Ren Xin nodded. “That’s easy. I just need to mask your aura. Are you going?”

    “Yes, yes, yes! I’ll definitely give you real-time reports.”

    Having sent off the annoying Book Spirit, Ren Xin continued her life of pretending to be busy.

    After Ren Xin spent time feigning a serious search for information and putting on various fake frowns of concentration, the blueprints for the dryer were finally finished in a simplified version.

    With acting skills like hers, it was a pity she didn’t win an award.

    When Book Spirit Number One returned, Ren Xin’s peaceful life vanished. From the moment it got back, it wouldn’t stop muttering and gossiping.

    “Stop. Can’t you learn from Huhu? Look how well-behaved she is. As long as there’s food, she stays quiet.”

    Book Spirit Number One said stubbornly, “her hobby is eating, but my hobby is tormenting you. Our pursuits are different. Stop comparing her to me!”

    Ren Xin: “…”

    According to Book Spirit Number One’s long-winded and tedious narration, Ren Xin learned about the current situation of everyone in the Ren family.

    First, Ren Lili thought she had married her true love, but little did she know that Xu Lei had several other lovers on the side and was never one to settle down.

    Xu Lei’s reputation was terrible. He showed no respect to Father Ren and Mother Ren and even threatened them, demanding they give the young couple money in the future, or else they should watch their backs.

    Father Ren and Mother Ren’s love for Ren Lili was genuine; for her sake, they could only grit their teeth and hand over the money.

    Book Spirit Number One said gloatingly, “They cursed you with some really foul language. I’m almost embarrassed to repeat it. They called you cold-blooded and said you have no regard for family ties. They’re furious you didn’t even attend your own sister’s wedding. They said even though you know they’re suffering, you won’t lift a finger to help or mail them your extra grain. Also, they said if you ever want to step foot in their house again, it’s out of the question…”

    Ren Xin: “…” I really can’t tell what part of that you were “embarrassed” to say.

    Book Spirit Number One said shyly, “I was faking it. I was actually trembling with joy at the time.”

    Ren Xin: “…” What a joke


    Translator’s Notes


    1. struggles: Refers to ‘struggle sessions’ (pīpàn), a form of public humiliation and torture used during the Cultural Revolution to denounce ‘class enemies.’ It was considered particularly heinous for children to denounce or ‘struggle’ against their own parents.

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