The little one's purse connects the two worlds, turning a desolate village into a paradise.

After the only man in the courtyard left, Ji Chuntao, still feeling somewhat embarrassed, reached out and broke the seal on the box. "My time is almost here, so I can try it in a few days."

Qiao Chuan blushed and stepped forward, "Me too, I only have a few days left..."

"That's pretty much in agreement. We'll both use it when the time comes, and if we don't understand something, we'll have someone to help us figure it out."

The two huddled together and whispered as they opened the box.

Inside the box, neatly arranged packets of exquisitely packaged sanitary napkins were displayed. The brightly colored packaging bags amazed the two people. They were astonished that these items could be made so beautifully, with their pink and purple hues. They felt that placing them in the room as decorations would make the room look nicer.

"How do you use this? Is it inside the square bag?"

"How about we take one apart and see?"

"Tear it down!" Ya Ya poked her head out from between the two of them. "I want to see what it looks like too!"

As she spoke, she poked the packaging with her little hand; it was surprisingly soft.

Qiao Chuan picked up a package to open, but Ji Chuntao stopped her and looked at Ya Ya: "Little girl, what are these characters? Auntie remembers Xiulian saying there are many kinds, and the packaging colors are also different. You know a lot of characters, can you help Auntie take a look?"

She remembered what Cao Xiulian had said about daytime and nighttime items, and things like underwear worn on the body, with different items for each time of day. In the village, besides Uncle Fang, Nannan was the most literate person.

They were too embarrassed to ask Uncle Fang, so since there were no men around, they asked Nannan to help them figure it out.

"These two characters mean 'daily use,' and the number is 240. I don't recognize the symbols after that, but they look familiar. Below that, it says 'ten pieces.' The larger one next to it is for nighttime use, 290. This one is called 'comfort pants.'" Ya Ya read out the prominent characters on the sanitary napkin packaging one by one.

"What do these numbers mean?" Grandma Liu picked up a pack of sanitary napkins. They felt so light in her hand. Could they really protect her?

"It should be the length; I saw lines drawn on the pattern at the back."

"How could you be so thoughtful?" Granny Liu was taken aback. There were different options for this. According to what Nannan had just read, the numbered one was short during the day and long at night when sleeping. There was also a style like underwear, which should be to prevent it from leaking onto the bed and soiling the bedding while sleeping.

That was truly thoughtful.

"Keep it for now. We don't know what's inside this packaging. If we don't need it now, keep it so it doesn't get dirty." Grandma Liu put the pack of sanitary napkins back into the cardboard box.

Qiao Chuan looked at the pretty packaging bags in the box, feeling a mix of emotions. His old thoughts of "filth and uncleanliness" were shattered.

Ji Chuntao looked at the box full of items and sighed softly.

"Aunt Liu and I have been there. The women there are bright and confident. They treat menstruation as a normal thing, not as something unlucky or dirty. They also have so many things to choose from and use. Almost all the women can go to school, learn to read, and do business to earn money. Such knowledge and such a life are truly enviable."

"Yes, the women over there are elegant and beautiful, and they have a variety of clothing styles." Qiao Chuan recalled He Miao and Su Yuqing, whom he had met.

Ji Chuntao recalled that every month when she had her period, she could only find some rags, wash them and use them again, and wash them again after using them. If there was even the slightest leakage, she would be anxious and afraid that others would see it. Deep down, she felt that she was ashamed of herself and felt both envious and melancholy.

"Not regarding a woman's natural body as a sin, this alone surpasses countless other ways of the world."

Ya Ya sat in the chair, listening to the adults' sighs, seemingly understanding but not quite: "Aunt Chun Tao, why treat our bodies as a sin? We can wear such beautiful clothes too! Ya Ya bought so much pretty fabric, and now we have a sewing machine! Aunt Wen Ya said it's quick to make clothes, and we can make whatever style we like ourselves. If we can't make it, just tell me, and I'll go buy some!"

Ya Ya patted her little chest, taking on all the responsibilities.

Grandma Liu patted Ya Ya's head, feeling incredibly fortunate that her daughter had such an opportunity.

This is not just about filling people's stomachs and preventing them from starving; it's about changing many deeply ingrained rules and values.

"It couldn't have just turned out like this out of thin air. There's no such thing as a comfortable life that comes out of nowhere."

She paused, then spoke very softly.

Here, it has always been the men who go out to support the family and earn a living, while the women stay at home to manage the household affairs. Menstruation is considered unclean and unlucky.

In the pursuit of knowledge and examinations, all career paths were geared towards men.

Studying and passing the imperial examinations is not only about an individual's success, but also the hope of the entire clan. Therefore, any resources a family has are given priority to the most promising boy.

The village chief had previously told her to persuade her not to always think about giving the best things to boys like Xiaodouzi and Xiaoshuanzi.

Because before this, generations had all lived this way.

Even though farming families don't demand the same strictness and obedience from women as wealthy families, women still have to be diligent, thrifty, and hardworking, and doing their job well is considered their duty.

But does that mean it's always been the right way?

After seeing the sights of that place, this thought repeatedly surfaced in Granny Liu's mind.

The women there are not confined to their homes; they can openly go out into the world to do business and make a living, acting with frankness and confidence.

Even a studious boy can be content with domestic duties, washing his hands, cooking, and managing household chores.

Just like Zhao Haohao. They wouldn't say things like "a gentleman keeps away from the kitchen."

Women can also venture out and get things done, just like Xiulian.

In the school, boys and girls studied together, without distinction of rank. It was even said that the local government provided free education for all children.

That country is genuinely making every effort to eliminate this inequality.

"What do you mean, Grandma? What are you talking about?" Ya Ya asked curiously, looking at the three silent people.

"It's nothing, Grandma was just saying it casually. Is the baby sleepy?"