Chapter 154: Female Educated Youth – 24

The blueprints Ren Xin produced nearly scared Chen Aiguo to death. He looked at her in disbelief and asked, “You drew these?”

Ren Xin nodded proudly. “I’ve been mulling it over for a long time, though I’m not sure if it’s actually feasible. You should find someone who knows the trade to see what needs improvement.”

Chen Aiguo was still in a daze. Sensing her work was done, Ren Xin stood up to leave. Before walking out, she added nonchalantly, “Consider our innovation quota for this quarter complete. I’m taking my aunties to the beach for a celebratory dinner now!”

Chen Aiguo nodded distractedly, waving his hand to let Ren Xin go.

Ren Xin led her “Disabled Persons’ Federation¹” army off to the seaside for a BBQ.

“How can these oysters taste so good roasted? Especially this garlic, it has such a unique flavor.”

Everyone was eating heartily. Fan Zhili was enjoying herself so much she was practically snorting like a pig.

Auntie Chen looked out at the ocean in the distance, feeling sentimental. “I’ve lived all these years, but I feel like this recent stretch of time is the first time I’ve actually lived for myself. When I was young, I lived for my man, taking care of my in-laws and serving my sisters-in-law. Now that I’m old and have outlived them all, I still had to live for my son, terrified of becoming a burden to him…”

The other aunties fell silent. It was true; it seemed women rarely lived for themselves in this life.

“Little Ren, we really want to thank you. We’ve been so happy lately. Now when we go out, everyone looks at us with admiration and envy. Plus, with the money we’re earning, we can stand tall at home. No one dares to say a word against us…”

Ren Xin just smiled and didn’t say anything.

Fan Zhili, being the airhead she was, chimed in directly, “If you ever get mistreated at home, just come find Ren Xin. Her punches probably hurt like hell, and she’s full of ideas. She’ll definitely come up with a wicked plan for you!”

Ren Xin: “…” Who exactly are you volunteering me for?

Chen Aiguo was a man of action. By the time he sought Ren Xin out for another talk, the machine had already entered production.

“The construction of this machine isn’t overly complex, but the underlying principle is staggering. The researchers were incredibly inspired; they’re calling you a genius, Ren Xin.”

Well, everyone was saying that.

“Regarding this machine, the higher-ups want to buy out the rights. Name your price!”

Ren Xin weighed the pros and cons before saying, “I want a letter of commendation and an honorary banner² for all of us. As for the rest, consider it a free donation from me.”

Chen Aiguo now looked at Ren Xin through rose-tinted glasses. How could this person be so lovely?

The news that Ren Xin’s blueprints had been adopted and that she had received a formal commendation spread quickly. Everyone felt a newfound respect for her; no one had expected her to be such a dark horse!

Ren Xin led her army from the federation to grandly accept the praise and the honorary banner.

In the end, everyone was still given a hundred-yuan reward as extra compensation.

The aunties were overjoyed. To receive praise from the state—it felt like a dream!

After Fan Zhili received her reward, she immediately wrote a letter to her parents. The sheer arrogance in her writing was almost too much to look at.

Ren Xin asked her, “Aren’t you afraid your parents will beat you?”

Fan Zhili said confidently, “They can’t. We’re so far apart, they can’t reach me even if they wanted to!”

Little did she know, after seeing the letter, Fan Zhili’s parents packed up the entire family and boarded a train.

When Fan Zhili saw her father, mother, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents… her entire world crumbled.

All Ren Xin could do was offer her blessings, hoping she’d be born into a good family again in her next life.

Book Spirit Number One: “That’s cold… but why do I love watching this so much?”

Translator’s Notes