With the idea in place and things progressing step by step, Yu Yin stopped paying attention to the matter. If they needed her help, they would come to her without hesitation.

During her lunch break, Yu Yin went to the Corps farm to deliver the gifts she had brought for A Xiang, as well as gifts for her father and Yu Kang.

Mr. Yu hasn't changed much; he's still as busy as ever, practically living in his office.

"How long have you been back? Was the journey smooth?"

Mr. Yu asked with concern, feeling that he hadn't seen Yu Yin and the others for a long time.

"I've been back for seven or eight days. I took a month's leave and was busy with work for a while before I finally had time to come see you. The journey wasn't too bad; my brother-in-law Lu used his connections to get me a sleeper berth, but it was just too long and exhausting."

Yu Yin took out the gifts she had brought for her father, as well as the gifts she had bought for Yu Kang.

"Dad, these are gifts for you. Try on the clothes and pants when you get home and see if they fit. If not, have a tailor alter them. There's also some wine and cigarettes, all local specialties from Shanghai. Try them, but don't overindulge. Also, these are for Yu Kang. If he doesn't like them, have him come to my house during his vacation, and I'll fix them for him."

Yu Yin took out one item after another from her basket, piling them up on her father's desk.

Mr. Yu looked at the items one by one, only those belonging to him and Yu Kang; there were none belonging to Mrs. Yu. It seemed that Yu Yin and her mother had completely drifted apart.

Mr. Yu sighed inwardly, but didn't show it on his face. He happily accepted the gift, saying that he wouldn't buy it again next time, and that money should be spent wisely...

The older generation has a different consumption concept from them; saving money wherever possible is their consistent style.

Not to mention that Yu Yin has the consumption habits of later generations, which cannot be changed in a short time, even though the overall environment has changed, they are much happier than the older generation. The country is stable, there are no large-scale wars, and they do not suffer from displacement or homelessness.

"Okay, Dad. This is a rare opportunity to go to a big city, and who knows when we'll be able to go again."

After talking with Yu's father for a while, Yu Yin left his office and went to Ah Xiang's place.

"Ah Xiang, I'm here."

"Yu Yin, you're back? How was it? Were his family easy to get along with? Did they give you any trouble? Do they like peace and safety? Were you bullied? On the way..."

"Haha... Ah Xiang, you've asked so many questions at once, I don't even know which one to answer. I'm fine, the journey was smooth, his family is just like that, some good, some bad, I don't care. Let me tell you, I bought so many things at the flea market, it was huge, so many people, and a lot of things didn't require coupons..."

The two, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, chatted on and on, exclaiming in surprise and sighing with emotion. Anyone who didn't know better would think they were performing a comedy routine.

Yu Yin also learned some information about Yao Hong, the female educated youth who had tried to cling to Lu Shurui. At that time, Yao Hong was punished by being forced to tap rubber trees and was given a demerit.

Unexpectedly, she couldn't stand it after only a few days. She pretended to faint several times, but was caught and punished. Later, unable to bear it any longer, she resorted to the same trick and hooked up with a local young man. The two quickly got married.

Yu Yin couldn't comment on their choices; she couldn't say who was right or wrong. They chose their own path, and where it would ultimately lead was up to them.

A large number of educated youth went to the countryside, to places they were unfamiliar with, and to live lives they were not suited to.

Many choices are made out of necessity, and many are simply seeking temporary support to make their lives easier. These are all understandable, and no one can change them. Yu Yin only hopes that once the policy allows them to return to the city, they will think more about their children and not abandon them so easily.

"Sigh, she chose this path herself, it has nothing to do with you, so you don't need to blame yourself."

Yu Yin's sudden silence led Ah Xiang to misunderstand that she had softened her heart. Yu Yin had no regrets; if you dare to do something, you must dare to take responsibility.

Yu Yin came during her lunch break, making sure to hurry back to work. The two agreed to meet again during their break to have a proper chat.

When Yu Yin returned to the office, Sister Wang had already arrived.

"The timing is perfect, Xiaoyu, you've got the timing spot right."

"It's alright. When I go out, I always have to bring some gifts back for my parents and family. I can only deliver them during my lunch break because I'm busy and my dad is busy too."

On her first day at work, Yu Yin gave some local specialties to Sister Wang and several colleagues she often visited as a token of her appreciation.

"That's true. In all my years, apart from accompanying my brother-in-law from our hometown to here, I've never been anywhere else. If I can visit the capital once in my lifetime, see the flag-raising ceremony, and catch a glimpse of the place where our great leader worked, I'll be content!"

"Yes, that day will come. Our country will become stronger step by step, and will lead the world in all aspects. When that day comes, we can go wherever we want."

Yu Yin thought of the strength of her motherland in the future, and the saying, "I have no regrets about being born Chinese in this life!"

Sister Wang got excited by what Yu Yin said, and clasped her hands together tightly, feeling that the moment was about to arrive.

With nothing much to do in the afternoon, Yu Yin lazily sorted out the accounts, while Sister Wang was as energetic as if she had been injected with chicken blood, constantly busy and not slacking off at all.

Yu Yin was deeply annoyed, realizing she'd been provoked. She knew she had to be more careful next time; people were more honest and less easily fooled. They might seem lazy and unambitious at times, but when the country needed them, they truly stepped up.

As soon as it was time to leave work, Yu Yin said goodbye to Sister Wang and quickly left. She felt she would let Sister Wang down if she didn't leave. Unexpectedly, a few words from her awakened Sister Wang's potential and the wild genes within her.

After picking up Ping An, the mother and her three children chased each other home.

"Dad, we're back."

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