CHAPTER 200: CHAPTER 200: THE STANDARD FOR A GOOD MAN

She whispered softly, "If you want to bring up the notion of male superiority, the instructor also said women hold up half the sky. Ask Old Ren, is it really his wife’s idea to abuse their daughter, or is it his inclination, and his wife is just following his thought?"

Family planning hasn’t started yet, which means that the Ren family can continue to have children.

The names of the two sisters are problematic too, one named Zhaodi and the other Laidi, it implies too much, making it impossible for her not to think more.

Wen Shi... well, his wife really is the silent type who shocks everyone when she speaks.

The instructor has already been mentioned, so no matter Old Ren’s true thoughts, he has no choice.

As long as he wants to continue down this path, he has to handle this matter well.

"I think matters concerning women and children should involve the Women’s Federation."

Yi Chichi rolled her eyes, "If the Women’s Federation was useful, Madam Zhu and others wouldn’t return defeated again and again."

That’s also true.

He thought for a moment, "I’ll speak with Old Kong tomorrow."

"...Who is Old Kong?"

Weren’t they talking about Old Ren’s family? How did it get to Old Kong?

"Old Ren’s partner, or rather his direct leader. When Old Kong speaks, it’s more effective than us."

That indeed could work.

But—

"Wife, it seems like you really can’t stand Old Ren?"

"I indeed can’t stand him."

Yi Chichi went inside, poured herself a cup of water, took a couple of sips, and said slowly, "I don’t believe Old Ren doesn’t know his wife’s character, yet he chooses to do nothing..."

"He did act."

Wen Shi felt the need to speak a fair word for Old Ren, "When he’s home, he’s quite good to his two daughters, even buying them malted milk and such."

"Is he blind?"

Yi Chichi asked sharply, leaving Wen Shi speechless.

"If he’s not blind, can’t he see that his eldest daughter’s size and weight are abnormal? That her clothes look almost like a beggar’s?

Buying malted milk and such represents what? That he’s generous with money?

But those things didn’t reach his daughters’ mouths, his wife consumed them all...

If he truly cares for his daughters, he shouldn’t let Laidi eat at home, but should pay and give her meal tickets to eat at the canteen during meal times, so she can also bring some for her sister...

Moreover, Laidi is almost nine years old, which child at this age isn’t in school..."

Even if the things taught now are somewhat unsatisfactory, it’s still a school.

Parents who genuinely care for their children wouldn’t ignore educational issues.

"In short, I feel Lian Xiaofang has issues, and Mr. Ren’s issues are not light either."

Implying: Neither of them are good people.

Wen Shi was left speechless.

He’s a military officer and previously didn’t live in the family quarters, so he didn’t know much about his colleagues’ family situations.

From his work interactions with Old Ren, he seems like a competent, reliable guy.

Regarding family matters...

Well, indeed quite clueless.

As for whether it’s real cluelessness or feigned, he didn’t comment.

Just as he was about to speak, Yi Chichi said, "I’ll tell you, if he doesn’t change, you should keep your distance from Mr. Ren, just maintain a colleague relationship; no need for deep private interaction."

Wen Shi murmured in agreement, understanding her meaning.

Not changing means a character flaw, a person who doesn’t care for his wife and daughters is essentially cold and selfish.

Not worth deep relations.

"Okay, I’ll listen to my wife."

Yi Chichi was satisfied with his response.

Then, the two of them stared blankly at the bucket of seafood.

"How do we handle these?"

After giving half to Laidi, what’s left is neither too much nor too little.

But that’s not the point, the point is they had no cooking equipment at home.

Wen Shi pondered, hands on hips, "Should I borrow a pot from Old Lin’s house to cook it for you?"

"Now?"

"Fresh is best, otherwise it can’t be eaten if it dies by morning."

That makes sense, but, "Do you know how?"

"I don’t, but you can teach me."

Even though his wife doesn’t cook, she can teach others, Wu Yongfei in the Youth Corps Courtyard is the best example.

During the time back home, he heard Wu Yongfei and others praising how many dishes his wife knew how to make more than once.

Thinking about this, he confidently said, "Don’t worry, with my intelligence, I’m sure you’ll teach me easily."

"Go borrow."

Having said this, naturally Yi Chichi couldn’t refuse.

So, Wen Shi went to borrow a pot, and brought back an unhappy tag-along.

Old Lin muttered, "Why didn’t you go to Old Qi’s to borrow a pot, but came to my house? Had you not borrowed, Comrade Ji wouldn’t have sent me over to learn to cook."

"What’s wrong with cooking a meal for your wife?"

Wen Shi, annoyed by Old Lin’s muttering, began to retort, "Every day at home acting like a lord, legs crossed, no cooking, no washing clothes, no cleaning, no caring for children. Your wife is just patient, if it were me, I’d have left long ago."

Yi Chichi, who had come over with tea, heard this and instinctively looked at Old Lin, witnessing his face change colors like a chameleon, alternately red, blue, and black, hesitating to speak, and it couldn’t have been more entertaining.

"Lin Tuan, have some tea."

Worried Wen Shi might get beaten, she quickly smiled and handed over the tea.

Mr. Lin, as if finding a savior, reached for the tea and said, "Sister-in-law, do you think what he said makes sense?"

This must be confusion, right?

Asking her if Wen Shi’s words make sense?

Not to mention the issue of supporting reason over relations, from a woman’s perspective, Wen Shi is exactly the kind of man women want to marry.

Who would be happy to find a man who acts like a lord at home?

Limited economic value, no emotional value, still have to serve him after doing one’s own work.

Only a fool would choose such a man, it’s not like they want to suffer more hardships not knowing how easy life could be.

"Makes sense."

She seriously said, "I strongly agree with what he said, a man should be able to handle affairs inside and outside the home, earn money and support the family, make connections with people, be a filial son at home, a good husband in the middle, and a loving father. That’s the standard of a good man."

The silence from Wen Shi and Lin Qiu Ping was deafening.

According to her standards, ninety-nine percent of the men in the world wouldn’t be worthy.

Don’t even deserve to live.

Only the remaining one percent would meet the good man standard.

He sighed, "Your sister-in-law, your thinking is too much. Men work hard outside, and coming home wanting to rest but getting nagged, it’s also very tiring."

"Women are also tired."

Yi Chichi laughed, "Just like Madam Ji, in the morning after you eat breakfast, you can leave everything and go to work. She can’t, she has to clean up, wash clothes, send kids to school, then go to work. Coming back, no time for herself, has to tend to the garden, collect clothes, make dinner, etc., it’s all work."

These words went beyond Lin Qiu Ping’s understanding. He stammered, "But, but women have always managed like this."

"Since ancient times, men manage the outer affairs, women the inner..."

"You better stop right there."

Before Yi Chichi could retort, Wen Shi had already heard enough and wrapped an arm around his neck to take him to the kitchen, saying emphatically, "It’s not what women want; it’s the large environment that causes it."