Chapter 76 The evening glow casts a shadow over the yard...

The evening glow cast a golden glow over the yard.

Geng Yunye directed Geng Aiguo and Geng Jiankang, two sweaty temporary porters, to neatly place ten cardboard boxes printed with foreign letters in the second bedroom.

After unloading the cargo, the Geng Aiguo brothers couldn't wait to say goodbye: "Uncle, we're going back first. If you need anything, call us. We'll be there whenever you need us."

This time, their uncle asked them to get a driver's license so that they can be responsible for the transportation of goods in the village. Which young people don't like cars? The two brothers are waiting to go back and share the good news with their family.

Cheng Xin took out two bottles of ice soda for them to take home and drink. The two brothers thanked her happily and left.

She followed Geng Yunye curiously: "What's inside? Is it a new product from the factory?"

Geng Yunye wiped the sweat from his forehead and did not answer directly. Instead, he used a knife to cut the seal of the top carton. Inside was a palm-sized white soft package neatly placed with English words printed on it.

"What is this?" Cheng Xin picked up a package. It felt soft. She recognized it. It was a sanitary napkin!

Her face turned red, and her voice changed: "You...what did you buy this for? And you bought ten boxes!"

"I asked a friend who runs the Guangdong-Hong Kong line to get the legitimate imported goods." Geng Yunye said calmly: "It took almost three months to get there. The goods were in short supply there, so I bought some more."

Cheng Xin looked at the ten boxes piled up in front of her and calculated silently in her mind: one box can be used for nearly half a year, and these ten boxes will be enough for her to use for a full five years!

She felt a little dizzy. "This is enough for a long time, even five years! Why are you wasting this money?"

No wonder he withdrew 20,000 yuan to buy a motorcycle a while ago. These sanitary napkins would cost at least several thousand yuan, which was enough to buy another motorcycle. Cheng Xin just felt painful.

"How can I not prepare more? I went to Shanghai to look for it, but only department stores occasionally sell it, and you have to rely on luck. Menstruation comes every month, so how can I wait forever? I just asked my friends to bring it back to save trouble, and I just gave them a little more labor fee, and the price difference is not much."

He didn't say that the favor he gave to his friend was a full 500 yuan. Only when the money is enough for asking someone to do something will they help him wholeheartedly.

Geng Yunye patted the dust off the box and said, "Studying is more important. You don't need to worry about these trivial matters."

An indescribable warmth rushed into Cheng Xin's chest, instantly drowning her shock and heartache. She stared at Geng Yunye's dusty and serious face. He always considered things so carefully in places she could never imagine, and always put her first.

Tears welled up in her eyes without warning, blurring her vision. Cheng Xin couldn't say anything, she trotted forward, hugged Geng Yunye's strong waist tightly, and buried her hot cheeks deeply in his sweaty chest.

Geng Yunye patted her back gently with his broad palm.

"Brother Yunye..." Cheng Xin's voice came from his chest, with a strong nasal tone, "You are so kind, thank you for doing this for me."

She raised her head with tears in her eyes and looked at him very seriously: "When I graduate from university and get a job, I will definitely come back to help you build our village better, together!"

Geng Yunye lowered his head and wiped away the tears on her cheeks with his fingertips: "Well, I'll wait for you. Don't cry, you've turned into a little cat."

A few days later, Cheng Lei appeared at the gate of the courtyard excitedly with a shoulder bag on his back. It was summer vacation!

"Sister! Brother-in-law!" The young man was tanned and had a bright smile showing a row of white teeth. He announced the good news as soon as he entered the door.

"I was admitted to junior high school!" His tone was full of pride.

Cheng Xin was genuinely happy for her brother. She quickly cut a watermelon for him and took out a bottle of ice soda from the refrigerator.

"That's good. Keep working hard to get into high school. Your brother-in-law specially bought a box of orange soda because he knows you like it."

Cheng Lei finished the watermelon in two or three bites, then happily held the soda, bit open the bottle cap with force and drank it in big gulps. He burped loudly and was so happy that his eyes narrowed into slits, like a greedy fox.

Geng Yunye walked in and met Cheng Lei's smiling eyes. His temples felt like they were pierced by a needle. The image of Cheng Lei in his previous life, with gauze wrapped around his neck and one eye missing, suddenly popped into his mind.

He paused for a moment, then calmed himself down and spoke calmly, "You are from the town middle school, right?"

Cheng Lei nodded heavily: "Yes, I still have to live on campus."

The vague and tragic memories of his previous life broke into his mind. At this moment, the carefree boy in the house was just passing by the fight scene when he was scratched in the eye by the flying fragments of a wine bottle. One of his eyes lost the light forever.

This incident left an unhealed scar in the hearts of the couple. Cheng Xin blamed herself for this for many years and dared not go home. She always thought that it was her bad luck that implicated her family. For Geng Yunye, this scar was caused by the deep regret for not being able to protect her family in her previous life.

At dinner, Cheng Lei was still talking nonstop: "I heard there is a rental book stand outside the school, where you can rent martial arts novels, as well as a screening room and a billiard room..."

Geng Yunye put down his chopsticks and spoke casually, "The town middle school is quite far from home. It takes an hour to ride a bike there, right? The dormitory conditions are said to be large bunk beds, with 30 students sleeping in one room. It's cold in winter and hot in summer. And that place is full of good and bad people. I heard that there are many cases of students fighting and getting involved with gangsters. Your parents have to worry about your safety at home."

Cheng Xin nodded in agreement: "Mom is worried too, but there is nothing I can do. I can't not go to school."

"The No. 1 Middle School in the county is only 20 minutes away from our village by bike. The teaching conditions and accommodation environment are definitely much better than those in the town." Geng Yunye's eyes stayed on Cheng Lei for a moment, "How about letting your brother transfer to the No. 1 Middle School in the county? He can live in our house, and when you go to college, I will be at home to take care of you."

Cheng Xin was stunned. She had never thought of this possibility. Her mother's commune was far from the county town, and the mountain roads were difficult to walk on. Transferring to another school was something she could not even think of.

"Will this work?" Cheng Xin was full of expectations. It would be great if she could transfer to another school. The educational resources in the county would definitely be better.

"Give it a try, it's not a big problem." Geng Yunye said in a steady tone. He had connections in the county, so it wouldn't be difficult to get him a transfer.

"Really?!" Cheng Lei's reaction was even faster. His eyes were fixed on the shiny black motorcycle in the yard, and a huge surprise instantly burst out on his face, "Brother-in-law! Then can I touch your motorcycle every day...oh no, can I touch your motorcycle on weekends?"

Living on campus is not as free as living at my sister's house. And I can get close to that cool iron thing! The boy's mind was full of calculations, and his attitude towards transferring schools changed from indifference to being very happy.

Cheng Xin couldn't help laughing when she saw her brother's anxious look: "Look at how capable you are! We still need to discuss this with our parents to see if they agree."

She already had a preference in her mind. For her brother's future and to be able to take care of him more, going to the county's No. 1 Middle School was indeed the best choice.

Geng Yunye's tone was full of unquestionable weight: "Talk to your parents. It is true that the town middle school is not peaceful. Students fight from time to time, and even social personnel get involved. Safety first, don't be afraid of causing trouble for us."

Cheng Xin was panicked by what he said: "Fighting? Aren't they strictly investigating it now? How dare the students be so bold?"

Cheng Lei immediately became interested and acted like a mature person: "Sister, you don't understand this! Wang Xiaohu's brother from our class is in the town middle school. He said their boss is awesome. They are young, so even if they get into trouble, the police can't do anything to them. They will be released after a few days in jail. They are not afraid at all!"

After hearing what her brother said, Cheng Xin's face turned pale with fear: "No! Absolutely not! Mom and Dad must listen to me. You are so small that you can't stand being beaten."

She subconsciously looked at Geng Yunye. He must have thought of this a long time ago when he suggested that her brother transfer to another school.