Xue Chengjin and his sister are much more down-to-earth now than before.

Without the Xue family's support and without the backing of money, the young master and young lady's temper and habits gradually faded away.

He became no different from the other educated youth, constantly busy every day for work points.

After finishing work in the evening, Jiang Xile was walking on the way to the educated youth settlement when she saw a very familiar figure in the distance.

Gradually separating himself from the group of educated youth, Jiang Xile kept his distance from the others until everyone had entered the educated youth settlement. Only then did Jiang Xile turn around and walk towards the side path.

"You came here to see me?"

Xiao Chengyi looked at the girl in front of him and gave a faint smile.

A few days ago, he was taken to the provincial capital for a follow-up examination, which took seven or eight days of back and forth.

I just got home this morning and they couldn't wait to come over.

"Yeah, I didn't expect you to have such good eyesight, you spotted me so early!"

"You have a good eye for observation too; you figured out what I meant right away!"

Yes, at first, Xiao Chengyi was on the road at the educated youth settlement, but after seeing Jiang Xile's actions, he retreated to the side path.

"I did this to take care of your feelings. I went to the provincial capital for a check-up a while ago, and I left in a hurry, so I didn't have time to tell you!"

"Oh, I see. How did the follow-up checkup go? Are you almost fully recovered?"

"Yes, the doctor said the recovery is going well, and after a while, I'll be just like a normal person."

"Congratulations!"

"Thank you! This is a roast chicken I brought back especially for you. I thought it tasted good when I ate it, and I thought you might like it too."

"This isn't appropriate! It's too expensive, it's not suitable. You should save it for Uncle Xiao and Aunt Xiao."

“What’s wrong with it? My parents have some too. This one was specially brought for you. Besides, aren’t we friends? It’s just a roast chicken, what’s wrong with accepting it!”

"Friends are friends, and things are things. Even if we're friends, I'd feel bad taking your things. How about this, consider this roast chicken something you brought for me, and I'll pay you how much it cost!"

"I said I'd give it to you, so I meant it. When did you become so indecisive? Alright, here's the roast chicken, I'm leaving!"

Xiao Chengyi disliked the way Jiang Xile distanced herself from him. He liked her, so he was willing to spend money on her and wanted to buy her things.

Since being rejected when he invited Jiang Xile for a walk last time, Xiao Chengyi hasn't seen her for a long time. This time, he finally managed to use roast chicken as an excuse, but it failed again.

Jiang Xile hugged the roast chicken that had been shoved into her hands, watched Xiao Chengyi's hurried departure, and sighed. She really had no intention of provoking him; she didn't know what was wrong with these men.

Could it be that I've transmigrated and become a heartthrob? Looking up at my head, do I have a heartthrob halo somewhere she can't see me?

Unfortunately, I have no interest in having a harem. Besides, this era is very conservative, and a woman's reputation must be protected.

Jiang Xile kept the roast chicken, saying she would return the favor later. She put the roast chicken into her spatial storage and then returned to the educated youth settlement.

"Xile, why are you back so late?"

Ren Qi was hanging clothes to dry in the yard when she looked up and saw Jiang Xile, who had just entered the house.

"Nothing, just browsing around. Did you need something, Sister Renqi?"

"No, I just noticed that everyone else is back, and you're the only one missing, so I asked."

"I'm feeling a bit tired today, so I'm walking a little slower. By the way, Sister Renqi, it's our shift the day after tomorrow, right?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"It's okay, I just wanted to confirm with you!"

"I thought you had something to do the day after tomorrow. If you do, you can switch with the person behind you."

"Since you're tired, go and rest. I think the food in the kitchen will be ready soon."

"Okay, I'm going to wash up now!"

In the blink of an eye, seven days have passed. During these seven days of harvesting, everyone was exhausted and looked like wilted eggplants.

Xiao Chengyi would come over every few days to make his presence known, bringing a roast chicken one day, an egg the next, and a cookie the day after.

Exhausted from work, Jiang Xile didn't want to waste any more energy arguing with him and decided to wait until after the autumn harvest to find an opportunity to explain things to him.

Before Jiang Xile could go over to find Xiao Chengyi, Ye Haochen also came over.

Since the two were not in the same brigade, it was naturally not as convenient for them to meet as it was for Xiao Chengyi.

Jiang Xile and his team were busy for a week, and similarly, Zi'an from the Forward Brigade was also busy for a week.

But no amount of exhaustion could stop the longing. Sure enough, on the first morning of her rest, Ye Haochen came to her door.

"Why are you here? Did something happen to your grandparents?"

"Don't be so nervous. Your grandparents are fine. You don't need to worry about me taking care of them!"

"Then what are you doing here!"

"Can't I just come and see you? We've known each other for so long, haven't we!"

"What's so interesting about me? Are you here to see Grandpa He and the others? I'll go with you!"

"No need for that at all. I went to my grandfather's place first, and then came to find you. Since you have a bicycle, I'll treat you to a meal at the commune!"

"Invite me to dinner? Why?"

"Why so many questions? We've been busy harvesting for seven days, we need to replenish our energy. I can't even finish two dishes by myself, but with you, I can try at least four!"

"Ha, what a scheme you've got, I'm not going!"

"How can you not go? Come on, okay? It's my treat today. You can order whatever you want, braised pork, sweet and sour fish!"

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