The control group in the chronological text of Chapter 187 (3)

The train journey took three days and two nights.

On the very first day, everyone was still able to sing and was full of energy.

By the second day, things had somewhat cooled down.

On the last day, most people were drowsy and staggered when they got off the bus. Changqing, however, was still full of energy and walked briskly while carrying two large bags.

"Hey! Wan Changqing! You're so energetic, didn't you see that Caiwei has too many things to carry? Can you help her carry some?"

Zhao Jianguo suddenly shouted something.

Changqing turned around and saw another female educated youth, Li Caiwei, giving Zhao Jianguo a grateful look.

That bastard is really good at being generous with other people's money!

He smiled and said, "Zhao Jianguo, you don't have much luggage either, why don't you help? On the train, you had the energy to sing and play the harmonica, but now, don't you have the energy to help someone carry something?"

Zhao Jianguo's expression changed. "Wan Changqing, we are a team, and we should help each other!"

Changqing stared into his eyes, her voice rising, "Zhao Jianguo! Are you even a man? Do you have as much luggage as I do? Can't you help him? If you're too weak, just say so, and I'll help!"

Everyone looked over.

It was obvious that Changqing was carrying two large bags of luggage, which were full, while Zhao Jianguo was still empty-handed.

Is Zhao Jianguo really that weak?

Many people looked at him strangely.

Zhao Jianguo's face turned bright red. He hadn't expected that Ren Changqing, who used to be quiet and quick to anger, would suddenly become so eloquent.

"I'm giving you a chance to improve your ideological awareness. You have a lot of stuff, so forget it. I'm in good health, so I can help you carry this little bit."

He took a suitcase from Li Caiwei's hand, looking quite relaxed.

Changqing didn't say anything more, and turned to leave.

Li Caiwei blushed and said gratefully, "Brother Jianguo, thank you so much."

Zhao Jianguo laughed heartily, "It's alright, we're all part of a team, we should help each other out."

At this point, they had only arrived in the city.

Changqing noticed that besides their carriage, there were other carriages also filled with educated youth, but they were all strangers to him, and he didn't know if they had boarded the train midway.

As soon as we stepped out of the train station, buses were already waiting, and staff from the Municipal Educated Youth Office greeted us and invited us to board.

At this point, the passengers in the carriage were split into two carriages, each heading to a different county.

Changqing strode onto the bus, placed his things on the shelf, and secured a window seat.

later.

People rushed in like swarms of bees.

Zhao Jianguo carried his own luggage in one hand and a large suitcase in the other, sweat beading on his forehead.

Oh shit.

This box is really heavy.

He felt a growing regret for helping.

My hands are so sore.

But with so many people around, I felt embarrassed to put it down and rest.

The moment he put his luggage down, he felt his body sway.

After sitting down.

Li Caiwei handed him a pot of water. "Brother Jianguo, you're such a good person. I'm so glad I have you."

Zhao Jianguo wiped away his sweat.

"Yes, it's the right thing to do."

His tone was much more strained.

Changqing overheard this and chuckled to himself.

This is nothing.

Once you get to the county, you have to transfer buses, and you have to walk from one station to another. After transferring buses to Sanwan Commune, there are still more than ten miles of mountain road to reach Datian Village.

There's a similar storyline, but in this case, the original owner was being bullied and helped carry the box.

He cares a lot about his image.

He gritted his teeth and persevered all the way, carrying boxes and luggage for dozens of miles through the mountains. He was not at the pace of the main group at all, and he was blamed for falling behind and being slowed down by everyone.

Now, Changqing won't do that kind of thing anymore. He wants to see if Zhao Jianguo can handle it.

When we got off the bus in the county.

Zhao Jianguo didn't refuse and continued to help carry them.

But when Zhao Jianguo arrived at Sanwan Commune and saw the winding mountain road leading into the village, he was dumbfounded.

"Uncle Su, you said it's more than ten miles to the village?"

He asked, somewhat incredulously.

Grandpa Su had a wrinkled face, but he was in good spirits. He was the father of the village head of Datian Village and had come specifically to pick up the educated youth.

After being reassigned by the city, county, and commune, there are now only five educated youths standing at the foot of the mountain, preparing to go to Datian Village.

This includes Changqing, Zhao Jianguo, Li Caiwei, Wang Yue, and Xing Yan. Wang Yue and Xing Yan are interested in each other, so naturally Wang Yue will help Xing Yan with her luggage. Zhao Jianguo will help Li Caiwei with her suitcase, leaving Changqing with an easy task.

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Su chuckled.

"We've finally waited for you. It's only a dozen miles, but we need to set off early and try to get into the village before dark. There are still a few old educated youths at the educated youth settlement. The village has already notified them. You need to hurry up and not keep them waiting for your meal."

His understated description made it seem as if the distance of several miles was nothing at all.

Several educated youths, however, secretly complained.

By this time, the group had lost all the excitement and curiosity they had felt on the train. In fact, with several transfers, the scenery along the way had become increasingly desolate, and their mood had long been heavy. Now, upon hearing that they would have to walk more than ten miles, they naturally couldn't laugh anymore.

Zhao Jianguo, in particular, was carrying an extra heavy box along the way. He felt like his wrists were about to break. He wanted to throw it back to Li Caiwei, but he felt it would be too embarrassing.

Then he looked at Changqing.

But then Changqing stepped forward in a few strides, walked to Grandpa Su's side, and took the sack from his shoulder.

When the old man went to the commune, he naturally bought some things, but not many, just some daily necessities, packed in a small burlap sack.

Zhao Jianguo's words caught in his throat.

Because Changqing had already started chatting with Grandpa Su, and the two of them were walking very fast, they left everyone behind in just a few steps.

"Brother Jianguo, let's hurry up and go too."

Li Caiwei, who was beside her, said something and quickly followed.

Zhao Jianguo's face was grim.

This woman has no sense at all. She just threw the suitcase at him and then hurried on her way.

But he couldn't say anything, so he just kept his head down and followed.

My hand is getting heavier and heavier.

My mood is getting worse and worse.

Normally, he would have gone up to chat with the people who came to pick them up, to find out what was going on, and to make a good impression. But now he really didn't have the strength to speak. Moreover, the old man and Changqing were really fast. They had to use all their strength to keep up.

Seeing Changqing and Grandpa Su chatting more and more amiably, with occasional bursts of relaxed laughter coming from above, he grew even more anxious.

It's all Li Caiwei's fault!

Why are you carrying such heavy luggage?

As Changqing chatted, he could hear Zhao Jianguo's heavy breathing not far behind him.

He pretended not to hear it.

As Old Man Su chatted with Changqing, he had a very good impression of this educated youth from the city. He offered to help the old man carry his things, and unlike other educated youth, he didn't look down on him because he wasn't clean. Old Man Su could understand what Changqing was saying, and he was even quite familiar with some things about rural life.

Most importantly, this young man can keep up with him.

That's quite remarkable.

You know, the mountain roads are difficult to walk on. Old Su has helped several groups of educated youth. These educated youth from the city don't know how to walk on mountain roads, and many of them have to rest after less than half a mile. But this guy in front of him can talk to the old man while walking, and he's not even out of breath.

He looks like someone who can get things done.

Old Man Su was very satisfied.

In response, Changqing said that his maternal grandmother walked the same mountain path, and he used to walk it often when he visited her, so he was familiar with it.

"Going back a few generations, who didn't come from the countryside? When I walk on this kind of mountain road, I think of the road to my grandmother's house, and it evokes a lot of feelings."

Changqing sighed.

Old Man Su found it pleasant to listen to.

That's absolutely true. Going back a few generations, who wasn't from the countryside? Many great figures and leaders came from rural areas. The land nurtures people; that's not just a saying.

The old man and the young man chatted more and more congenially, and before they knew it, they had left the people behind them far behind.