Xu Yan's voice was not quiet; the educated youth had been going to bed very late lately because they weren't working.

They came out as soon as they heard the sound.

All they knew was that Xu Yan had become a completely different person ever since she fell into the river that day. Not only did she give them the cold shoulder, but she also acted as if she didn't see Han Xiaoyu, or she would avoid him.

This is the first time I've seen someone so openly hurl insults like this.

If Xu Yan knew what they were thinking, he would definitely add something.

No, this isn't the first time.

This is the second time.

However, the first time, everyone went to the commune's granary to watch the excitement, so they didn't hear her scolding Han Xiaoyu.

"I used to give you food, which was like throwing good money after bad. Oh, no, I said last time that if you feed a dog for a long time, it will wag its tail and guard the house."

Someone like you doesn't even deserve to be compared to a dog.

The educated youths who had gathered around gasped in shock when they heard her cursing Han Xiaoyu like that, and then went to look at Han Xiaoyu.

Han Xiaoyu's face was very serious, and his eyes were fixed on Xu Yan.

Xie Zhuo took a step forward, wanting to pull Xu Yan behind him, but Xu Yan stood still, her beautiful eyes half-closed, glancing at the other educated youth.

“And you, a bunch of lazy parasites,” Xu Yan said.

"What did you say?"

The educated youth came to watch the spectacle, but they didn't expect to be attacked along with the others after only watching the beginning.

One of the educated youths immediately jumped out and said, "Xu Yan, don't think you can scold us just because you're married. So what if you married a blind man in the village? What are you so smug about?"

“Exactly,” Liang Qian chimed in, “What kind of good man do you think you married? He’s just a penniless bum!”

“Yes, that’s right,” Xu Yan turned to her and smiled as he confirmed her words, “The bride price was several hundred yuan, and it was only enough to buy a three-wheeled radio and a radio for a penniless guy.”

"I just wonder how much dowry your husband was willing to give you when you got married. It certainly wouldn't be less than mine, right?"

Not to mention the entire Qingshan Brigade, even city families don't throw such a big party when they get married!

He gave all his savings to the woman, gave her several hundred yuan as a bride price, and even bought her four major appliances. Is this guy an idiot?

What's so good about Xu Yan?

Why is she so lucky?

According to Liang Qian's idea, Xu Yan should marry a penniless old bachelor who can't even afford food, and then do all the laundry, cooking, childcare, and farm work to earn work points, eventually becoming a haggard old woman!

Liang Qian was so angry she couldn't speak.

The atmosphere suddenly quieted down. The others were also angry, but they couldn't actually fight back, and it seemed like they couldn't win an argument either.

Xu Yan snorted coldly, didn't look at Han Xiaoyu again, and directly pulled Xie Zhuo towards the courtyard of the educated youth settlement.

It was completely dark.

There were no oil lamps lit in the female educated youth dormitory, probably because they had just finished eating and were sitting in the courtyard before going inside.

Xie Zhuo stood by the door with a flashlight. Xu Yan packed his things into a suitcase and then handed it to Xie Zhuo.

Xie Zhuo didn't leave immediately. He waited with a flashlight until Xu Yan finished washing up before saying, "How about we stay at Sister Li's house tonight? I'm worried about them..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Yan shook his head. "It's alright. Do you think they have the guts to do anything?"

Xie Zhuo pursed his lips.

“Really, after all, we’ve lived together for almost half a year,” Xu Yan said. “I know them better than you do.”

As she saw the reluctant Xie Zhuo out the door, she suddenly tugged at Xie Zhuo's clothes.

Xie Zhuo turned his head.

His features were hidden in the darkness, but once you get used to the dim light, you can still make out his facial contours with difficulty.

Xu Yan tiptoed, and Xie Zhuo, though unsure of what she was going to do, instinctively lowered his head in compliance.

The girl's sweet fragrance wafted over, subtly filling Xie Zhuo's breath. He abruptly held his breath, his face and ears feeling as if they were burning.

“Remember to come pick me up early tomorrow,” Xu Yan said.

After saying that, he ran back to the dormitory without looking back.

Actually, she had only thought of this trick because Xie Zhuo seemed unhappy and she wanted to tease him. However, she didn't expect to blush first.

Fortunately, it was dark so it wasn't noticeable.

The educated youth were still outside the courtyard, chatting or plotting something, but none of them came in. Xie Zhuo was the only one in the entire courtyard.

He stood there for almost a minute before carrying his suitcase and taking a few steps out of the gate of the educated youth settlement.

Xu Yan said that the educated youth couldn't do anything, and they really didn't. It was a peaceful night, and Xu Yan slept quite well.

She went for another walk in the woods in the morning, and when she was about to head back, she discovered that there were other people who were also up quite early.

Han Xiaoyu led the way, carrying an iron shovel and hurrying towards the mountain, with Wu Shi and the others following behind.

Xu Yan was somewhat surprised.

Is the sun going to rise in the west today?

When she returned to the educated youth settlement, she was even more surprised.

Ever since the day the male and female educated youths had a fight over cooking, they've actually been at odds. They haven't spoken much these past two days, and when they see each other, they feel like poking each other's eyes with their noses.

This morning was surprisingly peaceful.

The short, bespectacled educated youth helped Zhou Jingjing and the others while telling jokes and joking around to make them laugh.

Liang Qian laughed the most exaggeratedly; Xu Yan felt like he could see her stomach right through her throat.

However, she didn't pay much attention to them, only glancing at the kitchen before going to fetch water to wash her face.

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