With intense curiosity, Wang Jiu took the contract and carefully examined it. It was indeed as Zhou Wenjun had said, regarding the couple's voluntary waiver of their parental authority. The content was crude, yet concise, completely nullifying the parental control rights of Zhou Wenjun and her husband. Although their blood relationship remained, the coercive power of the parents effectively disappeared.
However, based on Wang Jiu's understanding of human society, the absolute control of elders over the younger generation is a fundamental element of social order. As society progresses, the resistance of the younger generation has become stronger, but overall, paternal authority remains one of the cornerstones of today's societal structure. Even if it falters, it wouldn't be completely abandoned as this contract indicates.
"Why sign such a thing?" Wang Jiu asked with puzzlement, "I don't see any benefit for you and your husband in this contract."
