Chapter 238 The Old Farmer's Helplessness
The old farmer's eyes moistened. "Now that something like this has happened, I really don't know what to do. I feel so useless that I can't even protect my own daughter."
The old farmer's words made Qi Tongwei feel full of guilt.
He knew that he was also partly responsible for Cuicui's tragedy.
If it weren't for some of his previous actions, Cuicui would not have fallen into such a crazy situation.
"Uncle, this is not your fault. There are many complicated reasons why Cuicui has become like this. We have to find a way to help her get out of her predicament and start her life again." Qi Tongwei comforted.
The old farmer wiped his tears and said, "But what should I do now? No friends can persuade her, and she is so stubborn. I am really afraid that she will do something stupid."
Qi Tongwei thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, we can't give up. Maybe we can start with Cuicui's hobbies and find something that can interest her and divert her attention."
The old farmer shook his head. "Cuicui has never had any hobbies since she was a child. She only knows how to work and give for her family. Now that something like this has happened, how can she have the energy to do anything else?"
Qi Tongwei was in trouble and he didn't know how to help Cuicui.
He began to reflect on his life and felt that he had not done well enough in many things.
He used to do whatever it took for power and profit, and ignored the people around him.
Now, seeing Cuicui's tragedy, he realized his mistake.
"Uncle, we can't give up like this. We must find a way to help Cuicui get her life back." Qi Tongwei said firmly.
The old farmer looked at Qi Tongwei with hope in his eyes. "Leader Qi, I believe in you. You must help Cuicui. She is still young and cannot destroy herself like this."
Qi Tongwei nodded and said, "Uncle, don't worry, I will do my best. Let's work together to find a way to help Cuicui out of this predicament."
They began to recall every detail of Cuicui, trying to find some clues.
The old farmer suddenly remembered that Cuicui loved listening to stories when she was a child.
Every time he told Cuicui a story, she would listen with fascination.
"Leader Qi, Cuicui loved listening to stories when she was little. Maybe we can tell her some inspirational stories to let her know that there are many wonderful things waiting for her in life."
The old farmer said.
As soon as the old farmer's words came out, Qi Tongwei's first reaction was indeed to find it a little funny.
In his opinion, it is a ridiculous practice to tell inspirational stories and sing nursery rhymes in this era.
He muttered to himself that this old farmer was really a whimsical person.
A trace of disdain appeared on Qi Tongwei's face. He looked at the old farmer and felt an inexplicable sense of superiority in his heart.
He felt that rural children were different, with simple thoughts and childish methods.
He began to doubt why he was wasting his time here, discussing countermeasures with an old farmer who didn't understand modern society.
"Uncle, your method is too old-fashioned. Who among the young people nowadays still wants to listen to stories, let alone inspirational stories?" There was a hint of sarcasm in Qi Tongwei's tone.
The old farmer heard Qi Tongwei's dissatisfaction, but he was not angry.
He just looked at Qi Tongwei silently, his eyes full of helplessness.
"Leader Qi, I know my method may seem ridiculous to you, but Cuicui is different. She has loved listening to stories since she was a child. Maybe this is our only way."
Qi Tongwei frowned, he felt that the old farmer's words made no sense.
He began to analyze the psychology of rural children and believed that the reason they had problems was due to the limitations of their living environment and the lack of education.
He felt that Cuicui's willfulness and stubbornness were caused by the old farmer's lack of discipline.
"Rural children are like this. They have never seen the world and are prone to mental problems. Look at Cuicui. It's because you didn't discipline her that she became what she is now."
Qi Tongwei's words are full of prejudice.
The old farmer's face turned a little ugly. He didn't expect Qi Tongwei to say that.
He wanted to retort, but didn't know what to say.
He knew that he might have some shortcomings in educating his children, but he also tried his best.
"Leader Qi, I admit that I may not have done a good job in educating my children, but it is not entirely my fault that Cuicui turned out like this. She has experienced a lot of things in the county town and has suffered a lot." The old farmer's voice trembled a little.
Qi Tongwei disagreed. He felt that the old farmer was making excuses for himself.
He began to express his opinion that rural children should work harder to adapt to society instead of being willful and stubborn.
"If rural children want to gain a foothold in this society, they must learn to change themselves. They cannot always live in their own world and must learn to face reality. Cuicui is too willful and does not know the consequences of her behavior." Qi Tongwei's words are full of lessons.
The old farmer listened to Qi Tongwei's words, feeling full of grievance and helplessness.
He knew that what Qi Tongwei said made sense, but he also felt that Qi Tongwei was too prejudiced against rural children.
He wanted to defend rural children, but didn't know where to start.
The grievance and helplessness in the old farmer's heart surged like a tide, and he began to doubt whether Qi Tongwei really looked down on rural people.
The old farmer thought about what Qi Tongwei had said and done, and felt more and more that it was full of prejudice.
In his opinion, Qi Tongwei's words and actions revealed a condescending attitude, as if rural people were inferior in his eyes.
"Does he really look down on us rural people? Otherwise, why would he say those things and do those things?"
The old farmer muttered to himself.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong, and his eyes became complicated when he looked at Qi Tongwei.
There was suspicion, dissatisfaction, and a hint of barely perceptible anger in his eyes.
At this time, Qi Tongwei also keenly noticed the change in the old farmer's eyes.
He immediately realized that what he had just said might have caused the old farmer to misunderstand.
But he felt that he was not wrong, he was just analyzing the problem objectively.
He didn't understand why the old farmer had such a reaction, and he felt inexplicably irritated.
"This guy is so funny. Why is he so sensitive?"
Qi Tongwei said secretly in his heart.
He felt that the old farmer was somewhat unreasonable. He was clearly offering suggestions for solving the problem, but the old farmer misunderstood him as looking down on rural people.
He decided to have a good talk with the old farmer to clear up the misunderstanding.