Looking at the leftover yarn from the last scarf knitting session, He Runqing picked it up and warmed it in her bosom.

Since he likes it, I'll knit him a hat next time, and I can also make him a sweater.

As for what it tastes like... she would never tell Chen Yifei.

This kind of thing is especially embarrassing.

But he actually likes this smell? Why can't she smell anything herself?

It was as if she also felt that Chen Yifei smelled very good, the kind of scent that drew her closer.

He himself always says no, but actually he just doesn't know! Anyway, He Runqing thinks it exists, so it exists.

As I drifted off to sleep, I was unexpectedly awakened by the arguing at the educated youth settlement.

The female educated youth from the dormitory all came out wearing clothes, and everyone was still a little dazed.

Wang Mei and He Runqing came out hand in hand, with several other female educated youths around them. As soon as they came out, they saw the male educated youths fighting.

The person lying on the ground in the most disheveled state was... Wang Jianshe?

"Wang Jianshe, you bastard, all you do is waste our time. We all followed you to pick mushrooms, and you can't even sell them, and now you're not even paying us?"

"Didn't you say your parents were rich in the city? How come you don't have a single penny now? Aren't you ashamed?"

"Wang Jianshe, you incompetent scoundrel! You tricked us into thinking you were up to something big. If we believed you again, pigs would fly!"

"..."

The shouts and curses came one after another.

Wang Jianshe's mouth was covered in blood. He had initially tried to cheat, but now that so many people were watching, and the other educated youths were no pushovers either.

"Here... I'll give it to you. Wait, call Zheng Fang over and have her give you the money."

I'm finally feeling a bit better now that I've heard the money has been secured.

Everyone stopped fighting.

Zheng Fang cried out and hurriedly took the money, handing it all to Wang Jianshe.

"Jianshe, this is all I have." Zheng Fang took out ten yuan, which she had taken from her mother's pocket.

All of it was given to Chen Jianshe at this moment.

She was still hoping that Wang Jianshe would marry her and take her to live in the city, where she could become a rich wife and a wealthy person, and then she wouldn't have to work in the fields anymore.

It makes me happy just thinking about it.

So when the man you like is down on his luck, it would be good if you, as his "future wife," could at least see him.

While repaying the money, Zheng Fang said, "I'm Wang Jianshe's girlfriend. You can come to me if you have any difficulties in the future."

"Science and construction, don't you think?"

"..." Wang Jianshe remained silent. If he hadn't been desperate and desperately needed money, he would have had to ask Zheng Fang for help.

Otherwise, he would never admit that Zheng Fang was his girlfriend, and it would be so inconvenient for him to flirt with other people in the future!

Zheng Fang looked at him in silence, her heart overflowing with joy. "Great, great, there's finally hope!"

It's worth spending this much money:

"Please take good care of him. I am honored to be with such a talented person as Jianshe."

"I also prepared a notebook to record what Jianshe said."

She just wanted to be more cultured, to be a better match for Wang Jianshe.

Hearing this, the people around did not feel envious, and the female educated youths found it annoying, even funny.

Why is Zheng Fang so annoying? Is Wang Jianshe such a good person?

He's just a piece of trash, so why is Zheng Fang treating him like a treasure? Wasn't Wang Jianshe spouting complete nonsense? And she even wrote it all down.

Before, people didn't know what kind of person Wang Jianshe was, so they still supported him. Now that he's done these things—deceiving people into doing work but having no ability—it's just laughable.

How could I possibly accept that!

So they both became a laughing stock.

Zheng Fang was immersed in her own joy and had no idea what others thought of her. The female educated youth looked at her with contempt.

Those around them knew what was going on. Wang Mei whispered to He Runqing, "He's just imitating your Chen Yifei."

"I thought he could make money like Chen Yifei, but he's just a clown now. He's screwed up, hasn't he?"

"It's ridiculous that Zheng Fang's family has to help pay for it."

Wang Mei doesn't give any face at all, and she always says what she thinks.

Before He Runqing could reply, Zheng Fang launched into a frenzied accusation against Wang Mei:

"You're He Runqing's lackey, saying such things. You just can't stand to see our family prosper."

“Wang Jianshe never imitated Chen Yifei. It was always Chen Yifei who lacked ability. Now that Jianshe is not successful, no one knows what tricks Chen Yifei used.”

Wang Mei sneered, "You have the nerve to say that? Alright, alright, your mind is completely focused on this scumbag, your eyes are blurred by that stuff in the toilet, what can you see?"

Zheng Fang was so angry she wanted to grind her teeth, but Wang Mei was the kind of person who could talk her way out of anything, and her words were getting uglier and uglier with each one.

Looking at He Runqing standing beside her, who was refined and courteous, Zheng Fang decided to target her.

Pointing at He Runqing, he said:

"What are you so smug about? Chen Yifei is riding high right now. Your family can afford to eat white rice, but do you really think you'll be able to in the future?"

"He Runqing, you're an educated youth who can't lift a finger, do you really think that you'll have a good life just because you've hooked up with Chen Yifei?"

"Let me tell you, Chen Yifei is a good-for-nothing worm, someone I discarded. He's definitely not a good person."

"This kind of man can't even compare to half a finger of our family's construction."

As Zheng Fang spoke, she was immersed in her beautiful vision of Wang Jianshe, as if she were in a honey pot, with something blocking her view so that she could not see anything.

"He Runqing, you'll regret marrying a man like that! Chen Yifei used to be the one pursuing me, following me around like a dog..."

Zheng Fang hadn't finished speaking yet.

Before Wang Mei could even make a move, a crisp "snap" was heard.

A very loud slap.

Zheng Fang covered her mouth in disbelief, looking at He Runqing, who was standing slowly and deliberately in front of her.

"You...you shameless..."

The word "bastard" was not even finished.

He Runqing slapped her again.

Everyone around was stunned.

He Runqing, who is usually indifferent to everything and not around, actually took action.

I thought she'd be so scary that people would cry if she cursed at them. Mainly because she looks so soft and delicate.

When Zheng Fang reacted and fought back, He Runqing dodged. Standing in front of Zheng Fang, he said righteously:

"Comrade Zheng Fang, I don't care who Chen Yifei liked before. Everyone has a past, and I have no intention of interfering."

"According to what you said, he is sincere towards you. Sincerity should not be trampled on, and you should not say that someone who is sincere towards you is like a dog."

"Those who betray sincerity should swallow ten thousand needles."

He Runqing said these words with a frown, clearly very angry.