The control group in the chronological text of Chapter 196 (12)

That night.

Zhao Jianguo didn't sleep well again.

He felt isolated.

He had already paid back all the money sent from home. Although it wasn't enough, the brigade leader didn't say anything. Of course, he refused when Wan Changqing organized a group donation; he couldn't bear the embarrassment.

That kid is using the group to shirk responsibility!

Figure this out.

Zhao Jianguo was furious.

What kept him up even more was the discovery that Changqing's family had not only sent him money, but also a lot of food, snacks, candy, and even malted milk powder!

This made him feel even worse.

Oh shit.

Isn't his stepfather supposed to be in charge? How come he's more attentive than his biological father?

What he didn't know was that Changqing's attitude when he wrote back this time was very good. Not only did he change his previous awkward attitude towards his family, but he also reflected on his past bad behavior and apologized to his mother. This moved his mother to tears, and she felt that her son had finally grown up.

As for the mountain produce that Changqing sent back, his family didn't eat any of it. Apart from giving some to the neighbors, they sold the rest and sent all the money back to him.

That's why he was able to receive so many things.

Changqing understood.

Although it is a blended family, everyone in the family is a normal person, so he is naturally willing to treat them with empathy and interact with them normally.

He even mentioned Su Hui in the letter, saying that he had taken a liking to a girl from the village.

That's why his mother sent him so many things.

My son has grown up!

I want to find a partner!

Of course, my family will support me.

Moreover, his mother also felt that her son's change must be related to that girl. He used to be such an ignorant child, but now he actually writes letters home and sends things back.

Indeed, a man needs a woman to keep him in check to be considered mature!

In her reply to him, his mother specifically instructed him to treat the girl well and to bring her home to meet him when he had the chance.

"fine."

Changqing was very satisfied.

On his way to Datian Village, he was thinking about the relationship between Xiu Fu and his family. Fortunately, things were not complicated. At this time, his family had not completely given up on him, especially his mother, who always hoped that he could grow up and become sensible.

And it worked!

They matured quickly after receiving re-education from the poor and lower-middle peasants.

Of course, Changqing was also well aware that this family was not well-off. Although his adoptive father was a technician in the factory, he had no power or influence, and his mother was unemployed. It was already quite good that they could provide some material support; there was no other hope for them.

so--

"You still have to rely on yourself."

He sighed.

The original owner's scheming strategy was good, but it was also very risky.

These days.

However, whistleblowing has become rampant.

You should be especially careful when doing things.

It's best not to take unnecessary risks; Changqing has many paths to choose from.

He decided to proceed step by step and wait for an opportunity.

In the following days.

Farmers are busy as usual.

The educated youth were all exhausted.

The newly arrived educated youth found it very difficult to adapt.

Zhao Jianguo had it even harder.

He got sick as soon as he arrived, missed the adjustment period in the first few days, and now that he's back, the high intensity has almost exhausted him.

At the end of the day.

Not only did my neck peel from the sun, but my back was so sore I couldn't straighten up.

Let alone helping others.

He can't even finish his own work.

At this moment, he felt somewhat fortunate. After all, he and Li Caiwei had fallen out, so he no longer needed to be a good person and help her. Now, he just wanted to take care of himself.

However, this made him appear even more isolated.

I'm busy all day.

When I got back to the educated youth settlement at night, I was so tired that I didn't want to say a word. After dinner, I went straight to sleep.

Aren't you anxious?

Of course I'm anxious.

But he had no choice.

Changqing was the most adaptable, as he still had some energy left after finishing his work each day. However, he generally did not offer to help others.

If someone asks him for help with chores.

He then asked to go to the brigade leader and demand that he be given more work points for the extra work he had done.

In his words, this is called keeping things separate; work is work, and it should be handled officially and not confused.

but.

In private, however, he is very amiable.

He would share the snacks he sent from home with the educated youth, and sometimes he would even bring some mountain produce from the mountains to give them extra food.

Of course, he didn't forget to send a portion to the brigade leader's family as well.

The reason is simple.

Because he often went up the mountain to find local products, he actually formed a close friendship with the brigade leader's father, Old Man Su, despite their age difference.

Old Su is getting old.

With many children in the family, he naturally didn't need to work in the fields to earn work points.

But he can't stay idle.

So I often go into the mountains.

Sometimes we even go at night.

He already had a good impression of Wan Zhiqing, and after the two went into the mountains together a few times, he discovered that this young educated youth was particularly familiar with the things in the mountains. He could talk about the properties of various plants and the habits of animals in great detail, and he even knew more than he, an old mountain man.

Changqing, of course, claimed that he learned it all from books.

Old Man Su was naturally full of admiration.

Once, he was bitten by an unknown poisonous insect. After Changqing cured him with some herbs, his admiration turned into gratitude, and he even said that he wanted to become Changqing's apprentice.

This left the captain both amused and exasperated.

Fortunately, Changqing is sensible.

He didn't accept this old apprentice as a disciple, only saying that they should exchange ideas more often.

They continued their conversation like that.

After a while, they met again.

He became familiar with the brigade leader's family, and even the brigade leader's wife lamented that it was a pity she didn't have a daughter, otherwise she would really like to have him as her son-in-law.

Changqing naturally followed suit.

His eyes reddened at that moment, and he said that he thought of his mother. He also said that the brigade leader's wife looked somewhat like his mother, especially when she smiled, her kind expression was almost identical.

This deeply moved the elderly woman's maternal heart.

The decision was made immediately.

We should recognize him as our godson.

The brigade leader had also noticed Changqing's performance during this period. He was a good person and hardworking, and could be said to be one of the best among the educated youth. Naturally, the brigade leader had no reason to stop him.

However, although he had been adopted as a godfather, Changqing did not change his ways except for visiting him more often. He never even mentioned it to anyone, which put the captain at ease.

The educated youth didn't find it strange.

after all.

On the way to Datian Village, Changqing and Old Man Su hit it off very well.

It's normal for the two to have a good relationship.

Many people secretly admired the young man, thinking that he was indeed quite capable, managing to establish a connection with the brigade leader through Old Man Su's influence. They knew that in those days, the brigade leader wielded considerable power in the village, having the authority to make decisions on everything from work point calculations to task allocations.

As for jealousy?

At least no one showed it outwardly.

After all, Changqing was very popular among the educated youth. Although he didn't help with the work, he was very generous in other ways.

Of course, there are also people who feel bad.

Zhao Jianguo!

If we're talking about who's suffering the most, it's Zhao Jianguo.