The Siheyuan of the Young Educated Youth

Qi Feifei found the textbooks, went to the back room with the bed, put the books in order and placed them on the table.

Sit down and read carefully.

Start all over again.

What I learned decades ago has long been returned to the teacher.

I don’t recognize some of the characters anymore. It seems I need to buy a Xinhua Dictionary.

Qi Feifei read haltingly, pondering over it over and over again.

I went to bed only when I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore.

Zheng Er's wife's home

Cai Daxiong: "Dayingzi, send a message for us to come here, what's the matter?"

Zheng Er's wife: "That little educated youth Qi from last time..."

Cai Erniu: "Sister, what's wrong? Did she bully you again?"

Zheng Er's wife: "Listen to me, after the last time, she went to the pig farm to cut vegetables for the pigs."

Cai Erniu: "Isn't that great?"

Zheng's daughter-in-law glared at Cai Erniu fiercely: "Can you please stop interrupting?"

After a moment of relaxation, he said, "I thought she was scared and behaved herself, but within a few days, she not only cut vegetables for the pigs but also picked mushrooms, dozens of kilograms of mushrooms a day."

Cai Daxiong: "Then let's scare her again and pick up the mushrooms she found."

Zheng Er's wife: "I was thinking, if I follow her to pick mushrooms, will it be more than earning work points?"

Cai Daxiong: "You want us to follow her to pick mushrooms?"

Zheng Er's wife: "That's what I originally thought, either she doesn't pick them, or she takes you two with her.

This evening when I went out, I heard that she had gone to town with Zheng Dazhu's carriage in the morning to pick up a package. Zheng Dazhu's carriage had returned, but she had not returned today.

If she comes back tomorrow, she will probably have to walk back, given her ability to walk. Even if she can take a car, it will only be a short distance.”

Cai Daxiong: "Okay, we'll go wait on the road tomorrow. If she comes back on her own, we'll intercept the things. Everything sent from the city is good stuff."

Cai Erniu: "With her attitude, she will run away as soon as she sees us. There's no need to fight for it. She will just give us the things obediently."

Zheng Er's wife glared at Cai Erniu and said, "You two should cover your faces, so she won't recognize you. And don't go back and report it to the police."

Cai Daxiong: "Okay, I know what to do, don't worry."

Aunt Liu's Home

Aunt Liu also heard about Qi Feifei's situation, but she thought differently from the people in the village.

She had seen Qi Feifei working with her own eyes. She was so quick and efficient that no other girl or woman in the village could match her.

She is a capable person herself and particularly likes people like Qi Feifei.

It just so happened that her son came back today, so she brought up his marriage again.

"A few days ago, Mrs. Wang told me that her in-laws have a niece. She's a nice person, well-educated, capable of working, and in good shape, but she's just not very pretty. Have you seen her?"

Liu Gui: "So, how would I know who it is? She has several in-laws and many relatives."

Aunt Liu: "I didn't agree, nor did I refuse. I said I would ask you when you come back. In my opinion, the educated youth Xiao Qi is the best. She looks kind, sensible, and capable. If you marry her, you won't have to worry about anything."

Li Gui was a little scared, "Mom, I, I'm a little afraid of her."

Aunt Liu: "Silly child, she is a little bit strong, but she is usually very kind to everyone. You are her man, she will only treat you well."

Liu Gui: "But she may not be willing to be my wife!"

Aunt Liu: "Everything depends on human effort. The autumn harvest will be here soon. Go back to the village to work and help her more. Get closer to her. With your looks, how could that little girl not like you? Stand up straight and act like a man."

Liu Gui said, "Then I'll try."

Aunt Liu: "You should work hard. Girls all like good-looking and capable men. If she likes you, I will find a matchmaker to propose marriage. Everyone wants a good girl. If you are late, she will be snatched away by others."

Liu Gui responded to his mother's words, but he was not very confident.

Machinery factory

As soon as Leo got the military uniform, he put it on. Although it was a little big, he didn't care at all. He liked it very much and went out to show it off immediately.

When his colleagues and neighbors saw him, they would joke with him.

In this era, military uniforms were coveted by every young man and woman, and their appeal to girls was no less than that of "bags" in later generations.

Some people are envious, some are jealous, and some are simply happy for Leo.

Someone asked him where he got it.

Leo said without reservation that it belonged to Brother Huo.

Yan Ling happened to hear it. She didn't mind the military uniform. She was thin and it didn't fit her. Besides, when her brother was around, he got her a set of women's clothes.

But she cared about why Huo Sheng was willing to give someone a new military uniform?

She turned around and went to find Huo Sheng.

Huo Sheng gave all the oil to Qi Feifei, so he had to boil the beans and eat them with steamed buns.

Yan Ling came in. She was always gentle and smiled softly, "Brother Huo, let's eat!"

Huo Sheng: "Yan Ling, what's the matter?"

Yan Ling: "It's nothing, it's just that you're alone every day, and you have to cook for yourself when you come back from work. My mom said that she's at home every day, so it's convenient for her to cook, so you can come to my house and eat, and you'll be more comfortable."

Huo Sheng looked up at her and said, "I'm used to being alone, and I don't come back at a fixed time, so I won't cause any trouble to you."

Yan Ling: "It's not a bother. My mother would love for you to go. In her eyes, you are like her own son. If you don't go, my mother will definitely scold me."

Huo Sheng also knew that the old lady was good to him, but he couldn't live with her. What was going on?

"Really, that's not necessary. Auntie isn't in good health either. Let her have a good rest and take care of her body. I'll go see her when I have time."

Seeing that he was determined not to go, Yan Ling was not in a hurry and changed the subject.

"I just saw Leo. He was wearing a military uniform. He was so conceited and showing off in all kinds of ways."

Huo Sheng just kept eating and didn't say anything.

Yan Ling: "He said the clothes were yours, why did you give them to him? Military uniforms are so rare, why don't you keep them as a keepsake?"

Huo Sheng: "If he likes it, just give it to him. There's nothing to be nostalgic about."

Yan Ling: "If you have any difficulties, you can tell me..."

Huo Sheng: "I don't have any problems."

As he spoke, he started to clear the dishes and prepare to wash them. Yan Ling quickly stood up and tried to grab the dishes: "Brother Huo, take a rest. I'll help you clear them." The two of them held hands.

At this time, Jiang Wanying happened to come in and saw this scene. She stood there in shock, "You, you, you guys?" She pointed at their hands, trembling slightly, and her eyes turned red uncontrollably, not knowing whether it was surprise, shame, or anger...

He turned around, covered his mouth and ran out.

She also saw Leo's clothes and wanted to find out what was going on, but when she saw this scene, her heart was broken.

Huo Sheng didn't know how to explain it. He didn't want people to misunderstand him, but the person had already run away.

Huo Sheng didn't grab the bowl, he let it go and said,

"Auntie is weak, please take good care of her."

He couldn't bring himself to chase the man away, so he picked up his coat and went out.

He wanted to take a nap and then go to the mountain to see if he had caught any pheasants or rabbits.

There is no way to sleep now, so I went straight to the mountain.

Yan Ling watched him go out and didn't stop him. She curled the corners of her mouth and smiled, feeling sweet in her heart.

The hand had distinct joints, was strong and powerful, and felt warm and smooth.