The north wind was blowing, but it couldn't blow away the enthusiasm of the people on the construction site.

Some of the men were even wearing only a single piece of clothing, shouting earth-shaking slogans and waving hoes and shovels.

Qiao Wenwan rubbed her sore wrist and smiled sweetly at the man beside her. "Brother Li Jin, thank you so much for lunch. If it weren't for you, I'd be hungry again. It's all because of that Wang Xifeng. The river workers already have enough food, but she insisted on making a distinction between different levels. She's trying to instigate class struggle. Or is it because you, Brother Li Jin, are more conscious and united with your comrades?"

Li Jin's ears burned with her praise. He lowered his head and worked without daring to look up. "I... I'm not as good as you say. Wang Xifeng is just outspoken. She treats herself like a man, so she can't stand slow workers. I know you can't do these heavy jobs. So... if she doesn't let you eat enough in the future, just come to me. I can eat less..."

His voice became lower and lower, and he secretly glanced around. Seeing that there was no one around, he secretly glanced at Qiao Wenwan.

Qiao Wenwan had been paying attention to him, and when he looked over, she immediately gave him a sweet smile.

"Thank you, Brother Li Jin. I knew you were different from them. After being in the countryside for so long, I realized that not every country man is rough. There are also thoughtful men like Brother Li Jin."

Li Jin lowered his head quickly, his ears turning even redder. "I... I don't... If you're tired, just take a rest. I'll help you with your work."

"No need. If you leave all this work to Brother Li Jin, you will be exhausted. How about this, we can do it together. When you finish your work, just help me."

Qiao Wenwan looked considerate, and Li Jin nodded heavily, "Okay."

Not far away, Wang Xifeng saw this scene and said, "How shameless! He's being lewd in front of so many people! Look at Li Jin's character. He usually looks honest, but it turns out he's also dishonest."

"Dafeng, you don't understand. Li Jin is a grown man after all. It would be abnormal if he didn't have some thoughts when seeing a beautiful woman like Qiao Zhiqing."

"That's right, if there was a female comrade who spoke to me so softly, I would be willing to do that. Maybe I could be like that kid Lu Xiao and marry a beautiful educated youth."

These working gentlemen don't think too much about it, they just watch it for fun.

Of course, the following words were not spoken casually. Now, who in the Red Star Brigade did not envy Lu Xiao for marrying a beautiful educated youth wife? Even though the women were saying that Wang Dazhuang and Lu Xiao, who married educated youth wives, would not have a good ending in the end. They would marry wives for a long time but not have children, and would just go back to the city one day. But the men thought differently.

Sleeping with my beautiful wife in my arms at night makes me feel warm all over just thinking about it. Not to mention the future, even if I can sleep with her for a few nights, my life will not be lived in vain.

Look at Wang Dazhuang and Lu Xiao again. After marrying their educated youth wives, they speak and act differently. Although it is hard to say what is different, it feels like they are different from these peasants.

Wang Xifeng knew that none of these men were good people, so she didn't say much to them and sneered in her heart.

Who doesn't know what Qiao Wenwan is thinking? He claimed they were good friends who went to the countryside together, but after Jiang Zhiqing was forced out, he became involved with Du Zhiqing. Now, he's openly seducing Li Jin. Marrying a woman like this is a troublemaker. She might even cheat on you before you even enter the house.

The work on the river was tiring, and only that fool Li Jin was willing to help her, so she treated him with some kindness. When she returned to the team, she would see if Qiao Wenwan still cared about Li Jin.

Several people were working and chatting at the same time. Someone shouted, "Looks like there's someone else coming. Is it from our team?"

When they heard the sound, they looked and saw that the leader was coming with another man. When they got closer, they saw that it was indeed from their Red Star Brigade. Another educated youth had come.

When Qiao Wenwan saw the person over there, her eyes lit up. She put down the shovel in her hand and ran over. "Brother Jiaming, are you here to see me?"

Du Jiaming frowned and looked at the terrible working environment around him. He had never suffered such hardship in his previous life, and he never thought that he would one day be a river worker in this life.

After listening to the leader's instructions, he nodded politely to indicate that he understood.

Qiao Wenwan waited for the people to leave, feeling a little confused, and continued to ask, "Brother Jiaming, are you here to see me?"

Although Du Jiaming had been helping that bitch Jiang Wanwan at the police station, she would still be willing to forgive him if he came to see her on purpose.

Du Jiaming saw Lu Xiao not far away at a glance, and Jiang Wanwan's words that Lu Xiao was a thousand times or ten thousand times stronger than him flashed through his mind.

Forcefully giving Qiao a warm smile, "How are you doing here these days? Are you adapting?"

How could she possibly adapt to this kind of life? Qiao Wenwan's eyes suddenly turned red.

"Brother Jiaming, you know I've never done this kind of work before. Can you think of a way to talk to the team leader and ask him to help me do more work next spring and let me go back to the Red Star Team? I can't stay here for even a day."

The working environment here is terrible. After just a few days, her hands are already covered with cracks from the wind, and no matter how tightly she wraps her face, it is still chapped.

Du Jiaming pursed his lips and looked at her deeply. "I'm here with you, aren't I? I believe you can do it. Actively reform yourself and strive to return to the team as soon as possible."

Although Qiao Wenwan was not satisfied with this answer, she was still happy when she heard Du Jiaming say that he came specially to accompany her.

Li Jin looked at Qiao Wenwan's enthusiastic appearance around Du Jiaming, pursed his lips, lowered his head and continued digging.

Wang Xifeng came over at some point and said, "Stupid, did you see that? With Du Zhiqing already here, do you think Qiao Zhiqing will still pay any attention to you, a fool?"

Li Jin glared at Wang Xifeng in dissatisfaction. "Du and Qiao were sent to the countryside together. It's only natural for them to help each other."

In the distance, Lu Xiao and others also saw Du Jiaming.

Lu Jie looked at it with interest and said to Lu Xiao beside him with a smile.

"Hey, tell me, in previous years, none of the educated youth at the educated youth center came to dig the canal, but this year, not only did they come, but there were two of them at once. Zhiqing Du is also interesting. He was lazy during the autumn harvest, which was such a big event, but he came to dig the canal. His awareness has improved quite quickly."

Lu Xiao glanced at him calmly, then turned to Li Ergou and said, "Go find out why that man came to dig the canal."

Needless to say, Li Ergou was also thinking of going. He responded and when the work was almost done, he ran over for a walk.

But he was disappointed. Du Jiaming was sent by the Red Star Brigade. The person left after delivering the person. As for Du Jiaming himself, even if there was any inside information, he would not tell it from his own mouth.

The temperature has dropped in the past two days, so I boiled a big pot of hot water for everyone during lunch, so we can have not only hot food but also hot water to drink.

Li Ergou finished the food in his bowl, held up the empty bowl and came to Lu Xiao with a flattering smile on his face.