The Blessed Beauty Returns with a Dimension
Chapter 161 - 154: Favoring Sons Over Daughters

Chapter 161: Chapter 154: Favoring Sons Over Daughters

Jiang Xiaoxiao came out, and Guo Dazhuang and the others hurried inside.

Guo Dongjun gratefully held Jiang Xiaoxiao’s hand, expressing his thanks repeatedly.

"Jiang Xiaoxiao, thank you, really thank you. If it weren’t for you today, I fear my grandson might be gone."

Jiang Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but be a little taken aback. It’s quite normal here for people to prefer sons over daughters.

As a grandfather, one only cares about one’s grandson, not about one’s daughter-in-law; it can’t be said that he’s wrong.

But she still felt a bit uncomfortable inside.

"Director, don’t say it like that. Could I really turn a blind eye and not save them? Cuihua went through a lot giving birth, and it’s her first child. She needs to be properly cared for during this confinement period, otherwise her health may suffer in the future. Try to give her some nutritious food."

The words were spoken, but what Guo Dongjun does specifically isn’t something she can influence; it’s their family matter after all.

And besides, people nowadays don’t live in abundance; you can’t force someone to do the impossible just because of a single comment. She simply fulfilled her duty as a doctor and observer.

"Don’t worry, don’t worry, we’ll go hungry before letting the daughter-in-law and grandson go hungry."

Hearing Guo Dongjun say this, Jiang Xiaoxiao didn’t want to chat any further, turned around, and picked up her medical box.

But someone took it from her.

"Director, Xiao Xiao and I will head back now, you take care of your business."

Guo Dongjun’s face flushed.

He understood etiquette; being spoken to like this embarrassed him.

In times of need, people rush to ask for help, almost like they’re dragging you over.

Once the help is done, if you don’t even escort them, that’s just not right.

"Let me escort you back! It’s dark and the road is slippery, I can’t let you two walk back alone."

He hurriedly went to look for a flashlight.

Stopped by Song Moting, "Director, don’t be so polite. Your household is busy enough; focus on taking care of them first. Besides, with me accompanying Xiao Xiao, the road will be fine. You see, dawn is almost breaking.

I’m familiar with the path, and I also have a flashlight. If we’re escorted, you’d just be walking back alone; wouldn’t that worry us too?"

This was genuinely said; their mountain had wild animals, occasionally wolves and whatnot would come down.

Although after the heavy snow blocked the mountain, fewer wild animals came down, it didn’t mean none at all.

The heavy snow kept the wild animals without food; if they came down hungry, they’d still harm people.

Guo Dongjun could only wave them off.

Jiang Xiaoxiao and Song Moting walked back together.

Song Moting looked at Jiang Xiaoxiao, whose mood seemed low.

"What’s wrong? You, Doctor Jiang, have ensured mother and child safety, yet seem so down. Is it because of the Director’s attitude?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao said gloomily, "I just feel that the Director only talks about his grandson, without any concern for his daughter-in-law’s condition. Sigh, women’s status is really too weak."

"Don’t think of the Director like that. He’s actually a good person, though Guo Dongjun seems cold to his daughter-in-law now, you might not know that she came here as a refugee. If not for Guo Dongjun’s kindness saving her family, Cuihua might not even be alive today."

If it wasn’t for Guo Dongjun’s kindness over these years, the forestry station wouldn’t have taken in so many refugees, then there wouldn’t be six families here who were all outsiders."

You’ve seen their low income, with minimal land, growing just enough grain for themselves. Despite being station workers, they must farm for self-sufficiency."

You’ve seen him appear favoring boys, but not the times he supported female workers against county leaders, almost getting himself dismissed when defending their rights.

I heard that when county leaders wanted to reduce expenses by sending the station’s families down to farms to work for points, Guo Dongjun negotiated to retain these employees, thus protecting their family privileges."

Many families here appreciate him deeply.

You can’t expect one person to be perfect. If they have personal thoughts, we shouldn’t force them."

Jiang Xiaoxiao was somewhat astonished, not knowing these things about Guo Dongjun.

What surprised her more, was how Song Moting knew everything.

"How do you know all this?"

Song Moting smiled.

"Unlike you, who buries her head in books constantly, I often go hunting with the workers, teaching them things. Plus, we shovel snow together, and chat between having a smoke, naturally hearing these bits."

Jiang Xiaoxiao suddenly understood, indeed, Song Moting got along well with the workers.

"So as you say, Guo Dongjun is a decent man."

"One shouldn’t judge solely by appearances; these workers prefer sons because only sons can take over their positions. Expecting daughters to handle the heavy work of logging isn’t feasible.

If girls are born here, how can they have good lives?"

Being remote, a daughter not part of the station family must be sent to a production team below; who would care for them?

Jiang Xiaoxiao sighed, "The forestry station is indeed a hard place."

Song Moting held Jiang Xiaoxiao.

Jiang Xiaoxiao looked at him questioningly.

"Put on your scarf, look, your face is freezing!"

He wrapped the red scarf around Jiang Xiaoxiao, its warmth shielding her cold cheeks.

His slender fingers unintentionally brushed her face, bringing warmth.

"Jiang Xiaoxiao, where did you learn medicine? I never expected you to be so skilled. Though I learned from adults at home, I’m clueless about obstetrics."

Song Moting’s eyes expressed tenderness; Jiang Xiaoxiao wasn’t used to his touch, but he didn’t press her.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaoxiao relaxed.

"I have two really impressive godparents who loved me since childhood. Both were hospital doctors; one specialized in obstetrics and pediatrics, the other in trauma and neurology. I learned a lot from them, becoming somewhat of a general practitioner."

This was her usual line, a way to explain her sudden medical talent.