ebookland Chapter 109 Family Reform
Chapter 109 Family Reform
Whether you're a boy or a girl, relying on yourself is the key to success.
If you rely on your parents when you are young and don't develop the idea of self-reliance and independence, you will subconsciously rely on others when you grow up.
Why is it that men work so hard to support their families, yet they are expected to have high social status?
That's what they earned through their own hard work and struggle.
From the moment they get married, they take on the responsibility of supporting their family.
They not only have to rely on themselves, but also have to be a support for others.
How many of those who relied on their parents when they were young and continue to rely on their parents when they grow up have achieved great success?
However, since ancient times, no one has taught girls the principles that "the head of the household" "needs to work hard to support the family."
They only teach them to be diligent, capable, and likable!
Families with daughters often raise them only as "someone else's daughter-in-law," not as their own children.
Lu Yuanqing didn't live a long life in his previous life and didn't have much life experience, but because of the development of the internet, he once saw online that the people in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai were the best at raising daughters and would pave the way for them from a young age.
They truly raised their daughter as their own child, not as someone else's daughter-in-law.
Lu Yuanqing didn't know if it was true, but since everyone was saying it, at least someone had done it.
However, it is foreseeable that this is how most wealthy and knowledgeable families raise their daughters.
However, only a minority of people in the country are wealthy; the majority are ordinary people who are used to raising children this way.
They didn't raise their daughter to rely on herself; she had to earn whatever she wanted through her own efforts.
Therefore, girls who grow up relying on them will like to depend on others their whole lives.
After getting married, she relies on her husband; when she gets old, she likes to rely on her children!
"When you rely on yourself, you will be the flawless Lu Mingxi."
During her afternoon shift at work, Lu Mingxi kept thinking about what Lu Yuanqing had told her.
Even when her fourth uncle saw that she was in a bad mood and thought she had been scolded, he tried to cheer her up, but she ignored him.
Her mind kept replaying everything that happened at school today.
First, I learned the truth, then I had to pay back the money, and finally, most importantly, what I said on the way home.
Lu Yuanqing was right to say that she had a strong personality.
She can be quite domineering at times, insisting on her own opinions.
It's not very noticeable at home.
Because she dared not show Lu Yuanqing that her third uncle still had some influence.
Fourth Uncle completely ignored her.
My aunt has a good personality and I never argue with her about anything.
The younger members of Lu Mingnan's group, being pragmatic, dared not contradict her at all.
As a result, Lu Mingdong was the only one in the family who would often argue with her because of their differing opinions.
Lu Mingxi is not stupid, but because she has so little experience, many things are difficult for her to understand.
She knew that Lu Yuanqing meant well for her and genuinely cared about her.
She was even willing to listen to what Lu Yuanqing said.
But what should she do?
This question troubled her all afternoon; even while doing farm work, she couldn't stop thinking about it.
When Cheng Xia returned to the village after school, they were so worried about her that they didn't even pass by her house. They went straight to ask where she was and then came looking for her.
"Xiao west, are you alright? Did your third uncle stop letting you go to school? Did he bring you back and beat you?"
A barrage of questions came at him, and Lu Mingxi laughed, "You're asking so many questions at once, which one should I answer first!"
Cheng Xia didn't get an answer, but she relaxed.
"Since you're still in the mood to laugh, I think there's nothing to worry about! I knew it! Your third uncle seems to be a reasonable person, unlike many others. He won't let you give up your studies like this!"
Although Cheng Xia lives a better life than many girls in the village, it doesn't mean she's detached from worldly concerns.
She also grew up in the village, and she knew a thing or two about the men there.
It has to be said that, apart from her own male elders, Lu Yuanqing is her favorite person.
She was understanding and genuinely cared for Xiao Xi and the others. She was so envious of Lu Yuanqing for taking Xiao Xi and the others out to broaden their horizons!
She had been to the city and the county, but she never left the hospital.
When Lu Mingxi saw her friend, she didn't want to do any work anymore; all she wanted to do was talk to her about the problems that had been bothering her all day.
"Xiaxia, my third uncle said I have a flaw. If I can correct it, I will be the best Lu Mingxi ever!"
Cheng Xia was puzzled, "What flaws? I think Xiao west is great, she has no flaws!"
Lu Mingxi looked at her with a smile. She was very happy when Cheng Xia said that before.
But now I feel like I'm viewed through a very thick lens in Cheng Xia's eyes.
No wonder he's her best friend!
However, even the words of one's best friend are not as effective as those of one's own third uncle.
"If Uncle says so, then it is!"
Cheng Xia's composure crumbled for three seconds. "Okay! Tell me, what shortcomings did your third uncle say you had?"
He said I subconsciously rely on others, and if I ever rely on myself, then I'm the best, and he'll like me the most!
(Lu Yuanqing: I didn't say the last sentence!)
"He said a lot more today..."
Cheng Xia listened quietly to Lu Mingxi's words.
She was completely dumbfounded when she heard the end.
And then I felt envious!
Her father loved her very much, even more than he cared about himself.
But she has no mother, and she can never confide in anyone about the many thoughts and feelings of a young woman.
But she hadn't expected Lu Yuanqing to be so thoughtful.
Many older women, due to the pressures of life, don't have the time, or may not even understand these principles, so naturally they are unable to teach their daughters how to grow up.
It seems that raising children by ensuring they have food to eat and don't get sick is the way most people raise their children!
"Xiao west!" Cheng Xia suddenly grabbed Lu Mingxi's wrist.
"Xiaxia, what's wrong?" Lu Mingxi saw the complicated emotions on her face and thought for a moment that there was something wrong with her health.
After all, Cheng Xia's poor health was something she had from birth.
Seeing that she had misunderstood, Cheng Xia smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, I'm fine. I was just a little shocked by what you said!"
Absolutely stunning!
This is the first time in my life I've heard such a principle, and I've never heard it from anyone else before. It's very different from what I usually hear!
Lu Mingxi proudly declared, "My third uncle is the most amazing person; everything he says is correct!"
She was shocked when she first heard it!
"Never mind all that for now, help me think of a solution! What should I do?" Lu Mingxi asked.
"Hmm!" Cheng Xia rested her chin on her hand and thought for a moment, "Or you could first..."
Lu Yuanqing had no idea that his current status in the family was so extraordinary.
Just a few simple inspirational quotes caused Lu Mingxi a lot of distress and trouble, and she even consulted with her girlfriends about how to implement them.
If he knew, he might be completely baffled!
Isn't this how you teach children?
To put it in the best-case scenario, as for whether it can be completely achieved?
Are you kidding me?
Which child do you see who listens to adults?
He just saw that Lu Mingxi obediently admitted his mistake, and the plot had reached that point, so he ended it with some inspirational words!
He also has parents. When he was a child, he would not do the things his parents asked him to do, but he did everything they forbade him to do.
Not only him, but his older and younger brothers all grew up like this.
Parents constantly spout their advice based on experience, simply because they don't want their children to make the same mistakes.
How did his younger brother respond?
Oh!
"I want to take the detours too. You've all gone, so I want to go and see for myself!"
Lu Yuanqing can't remember the expressions on his parents' faces when they heard this, but they were definitely ugly!
Look!
What child would be so obedient and always listen to their parents?
People are independent individuals, and Lu Yuanqing never intended to change anyone with his own ideas.
Rather than being a parent who constantly spouts grand principles, he would rather be a parent who can always provide a safety net for his child.
After all... that's what he wanted most before!
Children can try and make mistakes; there's nothing wrong with that.
Lu Mingxi took a wrong turn and went astray, so he went to the school to help her deal with it and used his actions to help her get back on track.
As for inspirational quotes!
Wouldn't this make a deeper impression on Lu Mingxi?
In fact, sticks can also deepen the impression.
Lu Yuanqing shrugged. Lu Mingxi should be grateful for his girl!
If it were Lu Yuanbo, he certainly wouldn't waste his breath and would directly use the second method!
Instead of dwelling on these pointless platitudes, Lu Yuanqing felt that the most important thing to change in his family right now was other things!
……
"what?"
"Third Uncle, I didn't hear wrong, did I?"
"Brother, can you get pocket money for doing chores?"
Lu Yuanbo was the first to pick at his ears, completely unaware of what he had just heard.
Lu Yuanqing ignored their silly greetings.
"From now on! Helping with cooking at home will earn you one cent per meal, as long as it's edible! Sweeping will earn you one cent, but you can only get one reward per day for sweeping. Washing clothes... well, there are quite a lot of clothes at home, so two people can do it at the same time, and each person will get one cent. Helping with gathering firewood will earn you one cent per basket..."
Lu Yuanqing listed a lot of housework that could earn money!
Well, he finished speaking with great enthusiasm, but he didn't receive any cheers.
A bunch of kids, the younger ones were completely bewildered, the older ones were looking at him like he was an idiot... looking at him?!
Lu Yuanqing laughed in exasperation, and tapped Lu Yuanbo, who was closest to him, on the forehead. "What kind of eyesight do you have?"
"Any objections? We have a democratic family, and you can raise any objections you may have. But, minors only have the right to express their opinions, not the right to make decisions!"
Therefore, as the only adult in the family, Lu Yuanqing asserted that only he had the right to vote!
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Mingdong led the group in rolling their eyes at him!
Lu Yuanhuan didn't roll his eyes, but asked, "Third Brother, these are things we should do anyway, why do we have to pay for them?"
"Uh-huh!"
Lu Yuanbo and the others nodded in agreement.
They had never heard of any family's child getting paid for doing chores for their own family!
Lu Mingxi was stunned for a moment, then her face turned pale. Was it...?
She was sitting right across from Lu Yuanqing, so naturally, her changes were quickly noticed by him.
Lu Yuanqing didn't hold back. He bent his finger and tapped her on the forehead without hesitation. The pain immediately stopped Lu Mingxi's wild thoughts!