Chapter 251: She Is a Pillar of the Nation
Bai Dongliang’s face alternated between green and pale. He wasn’t stupid—he knew full well that if this reached the higher-ups, he would be the one punished.
He had never expected Su He to be this tough.
Zhang Dahu, on the other hand, felt immensely satisfied.
He had long disliked this guy, but since he wasn’t as eloquent, he could never win an argument against him.
Still, Zhang Dahu was rough but not foolish. He knew Su He didn’t truly intend to report the matter—she was just scaring Bai Dongliang.
But he still shouted, “Little Su, come on! I’ll take you to see the chief right now—let him see what kind of person this Bai Four-Eyes really is!”
Bai Dongliang trembled with anger. “Zhang Dahu, if this gets reported, you won’t get off lightly either!”
Zhang Dahu shrugged. “So what if I don’t? Worst case, I’ll just write the compound regulations a few more times—consider it handwriting practice!
I think you’re the one who’s scared.
If you’re scared, hurry up and apologize to Little Su. I’ll even put in a good word for you. Maybe she’ll forgive you.”
Grinding his teeth, Bai Dongliang weighed his options before reluctantly saying, “Sorry.”
Zhang Dahu sneered. “That’s your attitude? I wouldn’t accept that apology, let alone Little Su!”
Bai Dongliang was so furious his eyes nearly popped out.
Seeing that Zhang Dahu and Su He were already heading for the door, he hurriedly shouted, “Comrade Su, I was talking nonsense just now. I’m sorry!”
Director Tian kept signaling Su He to let it go.
Though he would’ve loved to beat Bai Dongliang up, this was the compound. If things escalated, it wouldn’t just affect Director Zhang and Director Jing—the instant noodle deal might fall through too.
Su He understood all this. But if she didn’t put Bai Dongliang in his place today, he might cause trouble later.
Either make him truly convinced—or thoroughly intimidated.
So she said coldly, “Comrade Bai, you’re apologizing because you’re afraid I’ll take this to the chief. But your prejudice against women—especially attractive women—hasn’t changed at all.
Gender equality isn’t just lip service. It should be ingrained in everyone’s mind.
Oh, and perhaps you don’t know—I often publish articles in Huaxia Daily and Qiu Wen News. A negative example like you would be perfect for publication, so the whole nation can take warning…”
Bai Dongliang nearly fainted from anger.
So humiliating him here wasn’t enough—she wanted to publicly shame him nationwide?!
Truly the most vicious kind!
Both angry and afraid, he retorted, “Gender equality is fine, but you can’t deny that some jobs are meant for men! Look at this compound—ninety percent are men. How many women are there?!”
Su He looked at him calmly. “I won’t argue. Let me ask you—women can give birth. Can you? If you can, then I’ll admit everything you said is right.”
Bai Dongliang: “……”
He would like to—but he simply didn’t have that ability.
Unless he drank from the mythical River of Motherhood like in Journey to the West.
Pointing at her, he snapped, “That’s sophistry! Tell me this—what contribution do fragile women like you make to society?
Not to look down on you, but I run three thousand meters every day. You probably couldn’t even manage a thousand!
You people are just parasites, enjoying the value we create!”
Su He chuckled and turned to Director Tian. “Director, go on—tell him about my glorious achievements.”
Director Tian: “……”
So now my job as a tool isn’t just signing and stamping—I have to brag for you too?
Grumbling internally, Director Tian still spoke fluently.
With a cold laugh, he said, “You say Little Su contributes nothing? Do you know that just recently, she secured 330,000 US dollars in foreign trade orders in only ten days in Shanghai?
Do you know how many urgently needed materials that amount can purchase for our country?!
And our instant noodles are about to go international—then it won’t be just 330,000 dollars!
On top of that, she’s boosted the economy of An County, benefiting all its people!
A parasite? She’s a pillar of the nation!”
As he spoke, his voice trembled with emotion, even his eyes reddening.
Though he worried every day that Su He might overthrow him, seeing her being wronged made him feel deeply uncomfortable.
Su He gave him a reassuring glance, then turned to Bai Dongliang, whose face had gone deathly pale.
“You’re still unconvinced, aren’t you?
You said you can run three thousand meters, and I can’t even manage a thousand. How about we compete?
Three thousand is too short—let’s go straight to ten thousand. Let’s see who’s faster.”
The moment she said this, Director Tian nearly collapsed.
Little Su, this really proves the saying—clever for a lifetime, foolish in a moment!
You can barely carry instant noodles, and now you want to run ten thousand meters?
Zhang Dahu also thought she was being too impulsive. She had already rendered Bai speechless—why compete in running?
But Bai Dongliang clung to this like a lifeline, afraid she might back out. “You said it! Don’t accuse me of bullying you later!”
Su He replied calmly, “I always keep my word. Let’s go—whether you’re a horse or a mule, we’ll find out soon enough.”
Zhang Dahu tried to persuade her, but seeing it was useless, he gave up.
Fine, let them compete. It’s normal for a young girl to lose to Bai Four-Eyes anyway.
Director Tian, however, was full of anxiety. I just bragged to Old Chen that nothing would go wrong—and now she’s practically entering a duel!
Though it was just a race, to him it might as well have been combat.
Su He’s clothes weren’t suitable for running, so Zhang Dahu got her a set of women’s gear from the compound.
Seeing her changed outfit, Director Tian nearly burst into tears.
She looks great, but this is a battlefield!
What kind of fate is this—a delicate girl having to endure this?
At the training ground, Zhang Dahu blew the whistle. Bai Dongliang shot forward immediately, quickly leaving Su He far behind.
A crowd gathered, and curious onlookers came to Zhang Dahu asking what was going on.
Zhang Dahu bluntly recounted the whole story.
As Bai Dongliang passed by and heard it, he was furious.
I already apologized! I only made this bet to keep things quiet—and now you’ve announced it to everyone?!
But he had no choice—this was his only chance to regain face.
Meanwhile, Su He jogged leisurely behind.
Only a fool would actually run ten thousand meters.
Once she couldn’t continue, it would be her time to shine.
She would run a lap or two, then pretend to be exhausted. After that, stagger forward with a determined expression.
Then limp along, declaring boldly that she would crawl if she had to, just to finish ten thousand meters…
At that point, Zhang Dahu and Director Tian would surely persuade her to stop—and she could gracefully concede.
Her image as a persevering, unyielding figure would be firmly established.
With that, Su He would become famous in the compound overnight.
Then even if Bai Dongliang wanted to cause trouble, he’d think twice.
Reputation gained, a free outfit earned—what a profitable deal!
