Although Jiang Nuan didn't want to get too close to the Chu family before, they were, after all, exiled for committing crimes.

But after learning that the Chu family's military merits had not been stripped and that Ye Nian'an could still work as a barefoot doctor, she began to change her mind.

Now, seeing Leng Zhaodi living a life of luxury with the Chu family, while they can't even afford dumplings for the Mid-Autumn Festival, only a little more meat and eggs than usual, is truly tragic.

"Jiang Nuan? Jiang Nuan?"

Called out by her fellow male educated youth, Jiang Nuan finally snapped out of her daze: "Huh? What's wrong?"

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and eat, or there won't be any left!"

These educated youth pooled their money and bought a lot of meat, planning to treat themselves to a good meal during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

But since everyone rarely saw meat, it was a rare treat to eat so much. So, not only the male educated youth, but even Yang Lijuan kept stuffing meat into her mouth with her eyes red.

They were afraid that if they were even a little slow, they would miss out on a bite of meat, which would be a huge loss.

When it was time to pick up the chopsticks, Jiang Nuan was lost in thought, which prompted the male educated youth to remind her.

If this drags on any longer, Jiang Nuan might not get to eat many hot meals.

"good."

Jiang Nuan responded, picked up a few pieces of meat and put them in her mouth to eat. Suddenly, her eyes reddened and tears fell down her cheeks.

Yang Lijuan was the first to notice, and before she could even swallow the meat in her mouth, she exclaimed, "Hey, Jiang Nuan, why are you crying?"

"I...I just miss home. Life in the countryside is so hard, and we don't even get to eat anything good. I've never done such tiring work when I was in the city."

"Here, we can only eat meat during festivals. I really want to eat dumplings. Every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, my family eats dumplings."

Hearing Jiang Nuan's sobbing complaints, the other educated youth also fell silent.

Although many of them had siblings and were forced to go to the countryside, life in the city was indeed much more comfortable than in the countryside.

At least they don't have to worry about food and clothing, and they don't have to go to work every day.

Yang Lijuan pursed her lips: "Zhaodi went to eat dumplings with the Chu family, right? I could smell the aroma of their dumplings from far away. It would be great if she could bring some back for us..."

Jiang Nuan said irritably, "Lijuan, are you dreaming? Those are dumplings made by the Chu family, not Leng Zhaodi's. How could they possibly bring us extra?"

"Moreover, Leng Zhaodi is currently trying to curry favor with the Chu family, and has even forgotten the friendship among us educated youth who came to the countryside together. She didn't spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with us, but went to the Chu family's place to freeload a meal. She has no backbone!"

"Yes, it's one thing for Leng Zhaodi to be close to the Chu family on ordinary days, but today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and we finally have some free time to have a meal together, and she didn't even come. She really doesn't value our friendship at all."

"And she doesn't even contribute any money. Even if she doesn't come in person, she still has to pay. It's all her share now. Sigh."

"The Chu family has a grudge against Jiang Nuan. That Ye Nian'an is so ruthless. She just said a few words to her behind her back and she slaps people for no reason. Leng Zhaodi still associates with such a person. It hurts Jiang Nuan's heart too much."

The male educated youths all had feelings for Jiang Nuan, and at this moment, when the Chu family and Leng Zhaodi were mentioned, they complained about them one after another.

Hearing these men support her, Jiang Nuan felt a little better.

Only Yang Lijuan kept her mouth shut and did not speak.

actually……

Seeing how well Leng Zhaodi got along with the Chu family, and how she could occasionally get some good food, it's a bit late to say all this now.

She also wanted to join Leng Zhaodi in trying to please the Chu family.

This way, life in the countryside will be more comfortable.

After finishing their dumplings, Ye Nian'an and his group will head to Houpu Township to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the Ye family.

Ye Nian'an had already informed Shi Minghui and the others beforehand, and they readily agreed.

Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and since Ye Nian'an is now a barefoot doctor, he has a perfectly legitimate reason to support the Red Flag Brigade in the neighboring township, so no one can find fault with him.

Most importantly, the Chu family and the Shi family have a good relationship.

Ye Nian'an was not only the savior of the Shi family, but also helped the Chu family win many awards. Ye Nian'an passed the training and assessment so quickly, saving the brigade a lot of money.

Shi Minghui has always kept these kindnesses in his heart, and now it is time to repay them.

Knowing this, Leng Zhaodi didn't disturb her any further and returned to her room.

When Yang Lijuan saw Leng Zhaodi return, she greeted her warmly, "Zhaodi, you're back! How are things with the Chu family?"

"They went out; something happened."

Leng Zhaodi gave a brief response. Seeing that Jiang Nuan and the others had almost finished eating, she simply nodded and said hello before heading back to her room to rest.

At this moment, a male educated youth couldn't stand it anymore: "Zhao Di, you've gone too far! Today is the day we agreed to eat together, but you went to the Chu family's place to eat."

"You know perfectly well how cruel the Chu family was to Jiang Nuan. Aren't you and Jiang Nuan best friends? Why would you betray her like this!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan simply lowered her head, revealing an extremely aggrieved expression, but remained silent.

Leng Zhaodi spoke calmly: "So? What do you want?"

"We bought meat for you today, even though you didn't come and didn't notify us in advance. We bought extra meat, so you have to pay for it."

"And how can you be so selfish? You didn't even share the melon seeds sent from home with us. They all went to the Chu family. It's almost Mid-Autumn Festival, why don't you take them out and let us have a taste?"

Leng Zhaodi was so angry at their shamelessness that she laughed.

How come I never thought these grown men were so despicable before?

"Fine, you want me to pay? Fine, but where's the meat? At least you should give me my share, otherwise why should I pay?"

"And my sunflower seeds, I can give them to whomever I want. The Chu family is not only my benefactor, but they also treated me to so much delicious food!"

"If being with a bunch of people who can't even afford meat and still scheme against me is what you call friendship, then we might as well not be friends at all!"

The male educated youth choked on their food and couldn't help but exclaim, "You?! Leng Zhaodi, are you serious?"

"We were classmates for three years of high school. Do you really think we're less important than those people from the Chu family who were sent to the countryside? Don't forget the oath we made before we went to the countryside! We promised to support each other!"

Leng Zhaodi coldly replied, "That's because you betrayed your oath first! I see no support, but I see plenty of people eating and using my things. In short, my relationship with the Chu family is indeed quite good, not only now, but also in the future."

"You want to kick me out of your little group? Go ahead, I don't care!"

Leng Zhaodi had already seen through the true colors of this group; all that was missing was a way to confront them openly.

Since they were using this incident to assert their power, Leng Zhaodi wasn't afraid.

Her idol is a woman like Ye Nian'an who is fearless, calm and brave, and naturally she wants to grow up in step with her idol.