She didn't understand why these girls, who were all considered worthless, could bring so much stuff and delicious food when they came to the countryside, and why they were dressed much better than her.

To put it bluntly, it's just jealousy.

Wei Zhongping frowned slightly, showing no mercy, and glared at them with his tiger-like eyes: "This oxcart wasn't originally meant for carrying people. The ox we brought out today is old and can only pull some luggage; it can't pull people. If you come to the county for a break in the future, you can take another oxcart; that ox is young and strong and can pull it."

“Captain, you knew you were coming to pick us up, so why did you bring an old ox? Are you looking down on us educated youth? It’s such a long way, how are we supposed to get there?”

"Hehe!" Wei Zhongping chuckled twice, and rolled his eyes at the girl's somewhat threatening tone. "If Liu Zhiqing thinks she can't even walk this short distance, then she doesn't have to. The comrades from the educated youth office haven't left yet. You can just take your luggage and go back with them. Our Qishui Brigade is small and might not be able to accommodate someone as tall as Liu Zhiqing."

After Wei Zhongping finished speaking, Grandpa Wei pulled on the oxhide, and the oxcart slowly started moving forward.

Don't be fooled by Wei Zhongping's easygoing nature. The entire Qishui Brigade has over a thousand people, and no one dares to disobey or fear him. For a young educated youth who hasn't even entered his home yet to threaten him is simply laughable.

The others exchanged glances and quickly followed the oxcart. They weren't the last to leave; similar incidents had already occurred several times in other brigades. They were well aware of their own limitations and didn't want to compete with the old ox for their lives.

I can't compare!

Liu Xier was so angry that her face turned red, but no one helped her. She was even more afraid to go back with the people from the educated youth office.

She was sent back before she even reached the brigade. All that awaited her was criticism and forced labor in an even more arduous place. At that point, let alone sending food to her family, it was uncertain whether she would even survive.

It takes two and a half hours to walk from the county to Qishui Brigade, and that's for those who are fast on their feet. These educated youths had already been through a long and tiring journey, and by the time they reached the county, they were exhausted. Now, they had only walked halfway, and they were already feeling dizzy and weak in the limbs.

Although Bai Nuo felt okay, in order not to stand out too much, she followed Sun Yuxi's lead.

Seeing Sun Yuxi's trembling legs, Bai Nuo bit her lower lip in a conflicted manner. She didn't know that skill, but she could bend over slightly, dangling her arms and head, as if she was about to collapse to show that she was also very tired.

"Let's rest here for a while. I'm afraid you'll faint before we even get there," Wei Zhongping said with disdain, looking at the new educated youth.

Although a few educated youths have been sent to the countryside from time to time since a few years ago, he is usually the one who picks them up, and the results are always pretty much the same.

The city kids, all clean and fair-skinned, didn't look like they were suited for farming. Every time they walked this road, they either complained or were exhausted. He was used to it.

However, this did not stop him from disliking it.

"Waaaaah, this is so hard, it's really so hard for me."

Bai Nuo suddenly heard a soft sobbing sound coming from the side. She looked over in surprise and saw that the girl she had just thought was heroic, tall, and cheerful was now crying her eyes out.

However, she must have been unable to hold back her tears and was trying her best to suppress her voice so that others wouldn't hear.

only……

Girl, you've ruined your image!

"Don't cry, this is how it is when we go to the countryside. We'll be there in about an hour. Just bear with it a little longer, we can rest when we get there," Sun Yuxi said gently, trying to soothe Chao Xianhua's emotions.

“Yes!” Bai Nuo nodded and comforted him in a calm tone, “After all, this is just the beginning. There are many more tough days ahead. You should stop crying now and save your tears for later.”

Sun Yuxi: ...Is this how you comfort people?

Super Flower: ...I feel like crying even more now, and I'm crying really loudly.