Three days passed, and finally the day arrived for Zhuang Zhimeng to go to the countryside.

As soon as she got up in the morning, Hao Caiyun started making dumplings. They were pork and cabbage dumplings, which Zhuang Zhimeng loved.

Zhuang Zhimeng has won a lot of good things in the past few days: 10 pieces of cured meat, 10 catties of brown sugar, and 100 catties of wheat flour.

I even drew a super-strength pill, which is quite unusual. I didn't feel anything after taking it, except that I became stronger, but thankfully it didn't have any adverse effects on my health.

Most importantly, she also won 100 boxes of sanitary napkins, a brand that Zhuang Zhimeng used in the 21st century. I don't know if this warehouse just lets her draw whatever she needs, but it felt really good.

In those days, people used menstrual belts with cotton padding inside, and she really couldn't get used to it.

"Yaya, take good care of yourself while you're in the countryside. It's okay if you do less farm work, just don't overwork yourself. If you run out of food, just tell your family and they'll try to send you some."

Hao Caiyun felt extremely distressed at the thought of her beloved daughter going to the countryside.

"Mom, don't worry! I'm all grown up now, I can take care of myself," Zhuang Zhimeng assured her, holding her mother's hand.

"Pack everything up, keep all your money and tickets close to your body. There are a lot of pickpockets on the train, so be careful!" Hao Caiyun reminded her anxiously.

"Don't worry, Mom!" Zhuang Zhimeng assured her repeatedly, and Hao Caiyun finally felt at ease.

After lunch, they were heading to the train station. Hao Caiyun packed the dumplings she had eaten for lunch into a lunchbox for Zhuang Zhimeng, worried that she wouldn't eat well on the train.

Zhuang Zhimeng was sent to the countryside in Kaoshantun, Liaoning Province. It took her a day and a night by train, and then she had to transfer to a bus.

While her mother was checking the luggage, Zhuang Zhimeng went to her parents' room and left 50 jin of rice, 50 jin of flour, 5 jin each of brown sugar and white sugar, and 5 pieces of cured meat.

After finishing all that, I quickly called my parents to head outside and we rushed to the train station.

On the way, Zhuang Xingzhou said to Zhuang Zhimeng, "Your grandfather insisted on coming to see you off! But I stopped him. If the old man comes, it will be too high-profile, and our family will become a target for others."

"Thank goodness Grandpa didn't come! Otherwise, I wouldn't have wanted to leave," Zhuang Zhimeng said with a look of relief.

Zhuang Xingzhou and Hao Caiyun saw Zhuang Zhimeng off on the train. The educated youth bought tickets together, and they all got hard seats.

Zhuang Zhimeng found a seat by the window and looked out. Her parents were still standing on the platform, reluctant to leave. Zhuang Zhimeng quickly waved to her parents, signaling them to go back.

Seeing her parents turn away reluctantly, Zhuang Zhimeng couldn't hold back her tears. From now on, her parents wouldn't be by her side; she would have to live alone in the countryside. Her beautiful eyes were filled with worry and uncertainty about the future.

Zhuang Xingzhou and Hao Caiyun returned home and saw what was in the room. Hao Caiyun felt a chill run down her spine: "That brat! She must have gone to the black market. She's so bold! Before getting in the car, she mysteriously told me there were things left in the house. She was probably afraid I'd scold her!"

"Alright. This is just the child's way of showing filial piety. We can send her more money later!" Zhuang Xingzhou quickly advised.

After calming herself down, Zhuang Zhimeng sat in her seat, lost in thought. This carriage was full of educated youth sent to the countryside, chattering away, seemingly on their way to a better life; they clearly hadn't yet experienced the harsh realities of society.

"Let's introduce ourselves. We're both former educated youth; it's fate that we met," a young man said loudly.

"I'll go first. My name is Zhang Zhiyuan. I'm from Beijing and I went to Anyang Brigade, Kaoshantun, Liaoning Province for a rural assignment."

"Bai Lu, a native of Xinshi, went to work in the countryside in Jinhua Brigade, Kaoshantun, Liaoning Province."

"Huang Ye, a native of Beijing, went to Anyang Brigade, Kaoshantun, Liaoning Province for a rural assignment."

"My name is Su Mengmeng, and I'm from Shijiazhuang. I'm also going to the Anyang brigade."

This is a boy with a baby face, which gives off a cheerful vibe. He's not ugly; in fact, he's quite handsome.

…

Finally, there was Zhuang Zhimeng. "Zhuang Zhimeng was from Beijing. She went to the Anyang brigade to work in the countryside."

At first, Zhuang Zhimeng was quiet, and no one noticed her. But as soon as she spoke, she drew everyone's attention. She was so beautiful, so stunning!

Zhuang Zhimeng was speechless. Did it have to be this exaggerated? It was like she was trying to make herself seem so eccentric. All Zhuang Zhimeng could do was smile.

“Let’s sing a song. We’re all educated youth sent to the countryside, from the same village. That’s great,” someone suggested.

After discussing it, everyone sang a revolutionary song that they all knew. The atmosphere was lively, and their relationships became even closer.

When it was time for dinner, everyone took out their lunchboxes.

Zhang Zhiyuan ate braised pork with rice, while Huang Ye ate steamed buns with meat sauce.

Su Mengmeng went the most outrageous, actually taking out a pancake rolled with scallions. She even asked the people around her if they wanted some! She said her dad brought it back for her from Shandong.

Seeing that everyone else was doing well, Zhuang Zhimeng didn't feel particularly special about bringing out dumplings.