This era is too harsh on girls.
Like Er Ya at her age now, if she doesn't study, within a few years, she will have to think about marriage. Eventually, her entire life would be confined within the tiny Stone Bridge Village.
Over this period, Er Ya's diligent effort and her yearning for knowledge had not escaped her notice.
She was now capable and willing to help Er Ya as much as possible. Although education isn't the only way out, more education is always better for her. Even if she couldn't get into a university, having an education could still mean a factory job in the city.
Upon hearing Jiang Mianmian's words, Er Ya couldn't control the stirrings of her heart.
But she worried her grandparents might disagree.
"San Ya, do you think Grandpa and Grandma would agree to let me go to school?" Er Ya asked nervously.
