The thought of her beloved going to the countryside made Chen Juan feel as if she were being stabbed with a knife.

Although Chen Juan's words were inconsistent with the mainstream thinking of the time, Ruan Miaomiao knew that they all stemmed from her deep love for her daughter.

She threw herself into Chen Juan's arms, coaxing her mischievously, "Mom, actually, I'd like to see how Shen Qingming and Zhao Xiuyun fared in the countryside without my help."

With the supplies you and Dad provided, and with your support, I won't go hungry or cold even if I go to the countryside.

If things really get too bad and I can't take it anymore, I'll write you a letter or send you a telegram and ask you to bring me back.

Now that the list of people going to the countryside has been submitted, if you ask Dad to use his connections to remove my name, wouldn't that have a bad influence?

I know this is a small matter for Dad, but I feel that the military achievements and status he earned with his blood and sweat shouldn't be wasted on these things..."

"..."

Watching her daughter chatter incessantly, Chen Juan opened her mouth several times, but couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Ruan Minqiang patted his wife's hand, silently advising her: "Once our daughter is determined to do something, can you persuade her otherwise?"

In the end, the couple had no choice but to compromise.

However, he made one request: he wanted to personally escort Ruan Miaomiao to Qiancheng.

Ruan Miaomiao thought for a moment and agreed immediately. She didn't want to be approached by Shen Qingming and Zhao Xiuyun on the train; it would be extremely unlucky.

******

Shen Qingming helped Zhao Xiuyun wash all her clothes and bedding before slowly heading home.

The patched coarse cloth bed sheet was wet and heavy. After wringing it out, Shen Qingming felt a slight soreness in his hands. He thought to himself, "Xiuyun is too independent and self-reliant. I told her that Ruan Miaomiao would definitely prepare everything for the two of them in the countryside, but Xiuyun still didn't want to take advantage of Ruan Miaomiao and wanted to bring her own things."

Is this considered taking advantage of someone else?

This is clearly compensation given by Ruan Miaomiao for taking Xiuyun's place!

"Oh dear, Shen's second son, you're finally back! Something terrible has happened to your family!"

As soon as I entered the residential compound of the textile factory, a kind neighbor came up to me and said something.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingming's heart skipped a beat...