Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 463 Conflict of Concepts

Chapter 463: Chapter 463 Conflict of Concepts

The snow was still falling, sealing off the city and all its exterior passages. Food was scarce, and everyone was suffering from hunger–numerous individuals starved and froze to death.

In the midst of the city’s despair, five women draped in white arrived. Their attire was thin, yet they remained undeterred by the cold. As dark as the situation was, their emergence caught everyone’s attention.

Feeling that these women were extraordinary, one person couldn’t help but ask, "Who are you? Do you have food? Can you help us?"

"We come to provide you a chance at survival." Qian Feng responded lightly, her eyes carrying a sense of authority: "We represent a goddess from the heavens; we’re here specifically to save you from fire and water."

"What, a goddess from heavens? Will we truly be saved?" Many people were confused, unable to comprehend Qian Feng’s words.

"The goddess is compassionate and aids all living beings." After Qian Feng finished speaking, the blizzard ceased, the skies cleared, the sun emerged, and rays of hope painted everyone’s faces.

The city’s inhabitants were overjoyed, some to the point of cheering, and the days of starvation and freezing seemed to be finally coming to an end.

At that moment, Qian Ye spoke up, "The goddess perceives all beings to be equal. If you continue to enforce male superiority and female inferiority, the goddess will not show you any grace."

Upon hearing this, many city dwellers asked bemusedly, "Are you asking us to change our concept of prioritizing males over females?"

Anticipating the inhabitants’ reactions, Qian Feng and Qian Ye responded, "The goddess cares for all beings; she cannot bear to see women suffering and seeks a fair status for women everywhere."

Some were unhappy, "If the goddess is here to help, then help. If not, don’t. All this talk of caring for all beings is just deception."

Qian Feng immediately responded, "If she didn’t care for you, why would she lift a finger? If the goddess didn’t think about the plight of women throughout the land, why would she care about elevating their status?"

Someone rebuked her, "In other words, if we do not make changes according to the goddess’s wishes, she will no longer help us, how does that feel like a threat to us?"

Qian Feng furrowed her brow, and then gave a cold smile, "Well then, if you do not wish to change, the goddess will not force you." After saying this, Qian Feng lead the other women to leave.

Some time passed, and the blizzard resumed. The freezing sensation caused the city’s inhabitants great discomfort, each of them shivering from the cold.

The feeling of hunger wore down their will to live. Each of them fell, one by one. They were on the verge of losing even the strength to speak, each moment spent in covert hope for the goddess’s salvation. If they could survive, they would agree to follow the goddess’s wishes.

Another day passed, and when Qian Feng and Qian Ye returned, everyone in the city who was still alive and able to move was on the verge of kneeling before them, begging pitifully, "We now realize that the goddess is a woman too. Our ways of favoring men over women must have displeased her. And since the goddess is so powerful, there is indeed no reason for us to look down on women. We are willing to elevate the status of women in this city."

"Good. The goddess is pleased with your choice. You all still have hope." After speaking, Qian Feng couldn’t help but smile, simultaneously feeling relieved.

The sky cleared once more, the city blanketed in rapidly melting snow, the roads were cleared, and food was delivered. The dire situation in the city, where everyone was starving, was completely transformed.

Under the guidance of Qian Ying, the people of the city began to worship a goddess they had never heard of before, following her divine instructions, and starting to value the status of women here.

Standing on the city wall, watching the city thriving, Qian Feng was satisfied. Then she turned to her Shennv Xuanhui sisters and said, "See, as long as their lives are threatened, they will change. So, to change this male-dominant world, we can use this method."

Qian Ye did not respond, Qian Ying and Qian Xue nodded in agreement, only Qian Lan shook her head, "Sister, your method only changes them on the surface. Deep down, they still believe in male superiority."

Upon hearing this, Qian Feng frowned, a little unhappy. It seemed she did not expect the fruits of her laborious efforts to be refuted.

Without waiting for Qian Feng to say anything, Qian Ying stepped forward, "Although the current situation in the city only superficially promotes gender equality, given time, women in the city will have more opportunities to show their capabilities due to their elevated status, and their capabilities will truly be valued. This will completely change the city’s past view of women."

"I agree with Fourth Sister’s views. If we can’t change this generation, let’s change the next." Qian Feng crossed her arms in confidence of her effective method.

However, Qian Lan still disagreed with this approach, "Have you ever considered why this world is male-dominated? It’s not because women are suppressed and given no opportunity, but because no matter what they do, it’s tough for women to surpass men in the end. In farming, hunting, government, or commerce, men control almost every highest level, which is why the world is male-dominated. Even if we fight for women to have opportunities a hundred, a thousand times, the result will be the same."

Qian Feng did not respond, but silently watched her surroundings and the city that was gradually changing.

The silence was as calm as the moment before a storm. Qian Ye knew Qian Feng too well; she would not lose her temper casually, she was merely suppressing her rage.

Qian Lan’s words completely contradicted Qian Feng, causing Qian Feng’s mood to darken and subtly change the atmosphere around them, as if something in the air was about to explode.

Qian Xue covertly wiped sweat on behalf of Qian Lan. Such open defiance against Big Sister, and denying the effectiveness of her actions, had never happened since the founding of Shennv Xuanhui.

Qian Ying gave a smile, seemingly eager for the imminent drama.

Qian Ye thought for a moment, then quickly changed the subject, "Fifth Sister, how do you suppose we should proceed then?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Lan hesitated slightly but seeing Qian Ye’s encouraging gaze, she felt reassured. She drew a deep breath and explained her stance, "Big Sister, the reason why the world is male-dominated should come first. Only then can we find the right remedy."

Qian Ye immediately chimed in, "That’s right, only by finding the root cause can we thoroughly solve the problem. Fifth Sister, your words make sense; we need everyone’s wisdom to truly change the world. Shennv Xuanhui needs your suggestions."