Chapter 16 Dividing the Meat

Gu Mansheng stormed up to Lu Huaiyuan, and seeing that he was completely unaware, her anger reached its peak.

She suppressed her surging emotions, put on a pitiful look, looked at him with the most resentful eyes, and said in a timid voice that seemed to be able to squeeze water out of her: "Brother Huaiyuan... I fell and it hurts so much, my knees are all scraped, can... can you take me back to the educated youth settlement?"

Lu Huaiyuan then snapped out of his daze as if waking from a dream.

Looking at her delicate and affected appearance, compared with Liu Zhixia's bright and generous figure, it was like heaven and earth.

However, thinking of her connections in the city, he immediately put on a concerned expression: "Xiaoman, are you alright? Is it serious? I'll take you there right away..."

Before he could finish speaking, he felt his father's piercing gaze.

He's already caused enough trouble today. If he dares to openly flirt with a woman from a bad family background, he'll probably get his legs broken!

He could only lower his voice and say perfunctorily, "Xiaoman, it's not that I don't want to deliver it, but as you can see, my dad is watching me. He's furious about what happened today. How about... you go home first? I'll go back later and steal a couple of eggs to boil and bring to you?"

"you……"

Before Gu Mansheng could finish speaking, Lu Huaiyuan, as if avoiding a plague, scurried back to Lu Jianping's side and stood obediently to receive the scolding.

Feeling Lu Jianping's warning gaze, Gu Mansheng could only swallow her resentment and humiliation, and limped back to the educated youth settlement on her own.

When the meat was distributed, the educated youth group naturally received a share as well, but by the time it reached her, this "capitalist lady," all that was left were some unwanted offal.

She was furious at the pile of rotten intestines when Lu Huaiyuan finally sneaked over and gave her a signal from outside. She immediately ran out happily.

However, when she saw that Lu Huaiyuan's hands were empty, the smile on her face froze instantly.

Lu Huaiyuan scratched his head awkwardly and explained dryly, "I'm sorry, Xiaoman, all the eggs at home... I had to give them all to Liu Zhixia. You're so kind and generous, you'll understand, right?"

Gu Mansheng's face instantly turned green.

Her shrill voice was filled with jealousy and resentment: "Why?! Why does that bitch Liu Zhixia get a whole basket, but I can't even see a single egg?!"

Lu Huaiyuan was taken aback by her shrewish appearance. In his memory, even if Gu Mansheng was wronged, she would only silently shed tears with red eyes, never question him like this.

A nameless anger surged within him. He'd been gored by a wild boar today and nearly lost his life. Instead of comforting him, she was throwing a tantrum over a few eggs?

The last vestige of guilt in his heart vanished, replaced by a sense of annoyance and grievance: "How can that be the same? Liu Zhixia forced my father to take them out in front of everyone! I never expected my mother to bring out all the eggs in the house."

Hearing the anger in Lu Huaiyuan's tone, Gu Mansheng's heart skipped a beat, and she instantly sobered up.

No way! We absolutely can't fall out with him!

Her family background is bad now, making her an easy target for everyone in the brigade. Her only support is Lu Huaiyuan, the brigade leader's son. If she loses him, she won't even be able to get a decent meal, let alone pig offal.

Thinking of this, the resentment on her face instantly faded, replaced by a tearful expression. She forced a smile and said, "Brother Huaiyuan, I'm sorry, it's all my fault... I was just too frightened today, and when we were dividing the meat, they bullied me. I felt wronged and that's why I snapped at you..."

Seeing that her attitude had softened, Lu Huaiyuan remembered that he had pushed Gu Mansheng away. He snorted guiltily and softened his tone: "Alright, when you buy eggs at home later, I'll sneak a few over for you."

Gu Mansheng immediately threw herself into his arms, burying her face in his firm chest, her voice muffled, tinged with tears and boundless longing: "Brother Huaiyuan, you're so good to me. Promise me you'll never leave me..."

Feeling the warm, soft flesh in his arms, Lu Huaiyuan's vanity was greatly satisfied, and his displeasure vanished instantly. He held her tightly, a smug smile playing on his lips.

In terms of gentleness, Liu Zhixia is not as good as Xiaoman.

Unfortunately, Xiaoman's family background is a big problem, which means she is destined not to enter the Lu family.

but……

A brilliant plan quickly took shape in his mind.

He could have married Liu Zhixia first, let her take care of his parents in the village, and then he and Xiaoman could have moved to the city.

Anyway, Liu Zhixia, that silly country girl, is only interested in her own little world and would never find out. And Xiaoman, being so understanding, will definitely understand and support him for their future!

The more Lu Huaiyuan thought about it, the more flawless his plan seemed, and he couldn't help but let out a smug chuckle.

Liu Zhixia returned home, and Liu Xuejun came out of the house carrying Erbao.

"Mother, I heard the brigade hunted a wild boar? And they're dividing the meat now?"

Zhang Xiuying smiled and held up the meat in her hand: "Look, it's all divided up!"

Liu Shouren, who had just returned, looked surprised: "Why is the brigade leader so generous today? Usually, when it comes to distributing good stuff, we're always last in line."

Liu Xuejun nodded in agreement: "Exactly. I thought they were going to make things difficult for us since our two families broke off the engagement. I saw that my older brother hadn't returned yet, so I was planning to go over there to support you!"

"He wouldn't dare!" Zhang Xiuying said smugly. "Lu Jianping suffered a great loss today! Thanks to our daughter, not only did we get meat, but we also made him bring out a basket of eggs!"

Liu Zhixia explained, "It was those two soldiers who helped us; otherwise, how could Captain Lu have given in?"

“Absolutely!” Zhang Xiuying said excitedly. “I never expected that Comrade Shen would be a battalion commander at such a young age! He made Lu Jianping lose face with just a few words, which is how we got these things.”

Seeing the puzzled expressions on the faces of the two people in the house, Zhang Xiuying vividly described to them the scene of Shen Yi confronting Lu Jianping.

Liu Xuejun winked at Liu Zhixia: "Sis, this Comrade Shen is so capable and handsome! Should we ask him about him when we eat later?"

Liu Zhixia glared at her younger brother: "Don't talk nonsense. What are our identities, and what are theirs? Just remember this kindness."

Zhang Xiuying misunderstood and excitedly said, "Girl, what's there to be shy about? The man is unmarried and the woman is unmarried, what's there to hide?"

Liu Zhixia took the egg basket from her mother and said seriously, "Mother, you can tell from how unfamiliar Comrade Shen and Comrade Xu were when they came to our brigade to help with the work that they've never worked in the fields before. Their family backgrounds must be extraordinary. None of you should bring this up, so as not to put them in a difficult position."