After the three people helped it up, they saw that the wheel was stuck on a stone by the canal above. No one went over to help it up, and Zhao Huanhuan didn't insist. She said to Lin Yuan, "Brother Lin Yuan, go up and pull it up. It's a bit stuck."

"Is it okay?" Lin Yuan asked.

"Okay!" Zhao Huanhuan put in even more effort.

Lin Yuan instantly felt a slight relief in his grip. Helpless, he quickly let go, hurried onto the road, kicked away the stones wedged beside the wheels, and then forcefully pulled on the upper carriage.

The two made eye contact, and Zhao Huanhuan counted "one, two," and on the count of "three," the two of them exerted force together.

With a thud, they finally managed to lift the cartload of manure onto the platform.

However, some of it spilled on the ground, and some also got on Zhao Huanhuan.

Zhao Huanhuan looked down and patted it helplessly, but it was still stuck on. There was even more on her hands. The stench was now swirling around her nostrils. She hadn't noticed it when she was in a hurry to help, but now she could feel the stench. It was really pungent!

She tilted her head back and let out a soft breath, then turned to the dumbfounded Wen Yan and said, "Let's go, Yan Yan, let's go back first."

Wen Yan said "Oh," and was about to pick up the hoes for the three of them when Qiu Yi reached out and took them from her, saying in a low voice, "I'll do it!"

He felt a little ashamed and didn't dare to look at Wen Yan. He had hesitated because of the smell of the manure and hadn't been able to help. Now, if he didn't pick up a hoe, he felt he wouldn't be able to be the team leader.

Seeing that he was going to carry it, Wen Yan didn't say anything, nodded and handed it to him, then walked towards Zhao Huanhuan.

The uncle hurriedly thanked Lin Yuan and Zhao Huanhuan, who waved their hands and said they were welcome.

Lin Yuan helped the uncle readjust the oxcart and told him to be careful. Then, she squatted down, rubbed her hands in the loose soil by the roadside, and called to Zhao Huanhuan, "Huanhuan, come here and rub your hands like this. It will be easier to wash them when we get back."

Zhao Huanhuan responded and squatted down, imitating him, rubbing off the feces on her hands, and instantly felt much more comfortable.

After that, the two walked side by side in front.

Wen Yan and Qiu Yi followed silently behind the two.

The other educated youth subconsciously distanced themselves from them.

Yang Man and Gu Yifeng fell behind the group. They glanced at each other subconsciously, then quickly turned their heads away, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

Back in the village, the scent of Lin Yuan and Zhao Huanhuan could still be smelled by the people behind them.

Qiu Yi helped them deliver the hoes to the Zhao family.

Lin Yuan originally intended to carry it herself on the way, but Qiu Yi insisted on delivering it to them.

When the four of them returned to the Zhao family home, Aunt Chu was already cooking. When she saw the state of Lin Yuan and Zhao Huanhuan, she was startled and quickly asked, "What happened? What happened again?"

Qiu Yi quickly explained what had just happened to Aunt Chu.

While he was explaining, Zhao Huanhuan and Lin Yuan had already gone to wash up.

As soon as Wenyan entered the gate, she ran over and fetched two basins of water for the two of them to wash up in the yard.

The two of them didn't stand on ceremony. They took off their outer shirts, revealing that they were both wearing vests underneath. Silently, they turned their backs to each other and went to wash up.

Wen Yan also helped Zhao Huanhuan block Qiu Yi's gaze.

After explaining things to Aunt Chu, Qiu Yi turned around and went back to cook and eat.

He lived with another male educated youth, Fang Zhuoyang, and they cooked for themselves.

Zhao Huanhuan changed the water three times before the smell was gone.

Afterwards, she went back inside to change her clothes, scooped up a basin of water, and quietly sat in the shade of a tree in the yard to wash her clothes.

Lin Yuan had also changed her clothes and was washing the ones she had taken off.

The two of them each occupied the shade of a tree.

Aunt Chu stood at the kitchen doorway and watched the two of them engrossed in washing clothes. The more she looked, the more satisfied she became, and the more she felt that Zhao Huanhuan resembled her own daughter-in-law.

She decided to ask Zhao Huanhuan at noon. Such a good girl, if she didn't settle down soon and someone else snatched her away, her family would be left with nothing but tears.

She knew her son well, and she could sense that Lin Yuan also liked Zhao Huanhuan. Who wouldn't like a pretty girl? Plus, Huanhuan was such a good-natured girl, and she was so willing to help others even when it got dirty. She was truly a role model for young people in the new society!

My son doesn't have much vacation time, so if this can be done, it's best to get it done as soon as possible. Feelings can develop gradually after marriage.

Lin Yuan washes clothes quickly. After washing them, he poured out the water and hung the clothes up to dry. Seeing that Zhao Huanhuan hadn't finished washing, he went over to help her.

"No need, Brother Lin Yuan, I can do it myself." Zhao Huanhuan pushed his hand away shyly.

She changed her underwear and bra, afraid he would see them; her face flushed slightly.

Lin Yuan understood instantly, his handsome face flushed, and he said in a low voice, "Come to my room after you're done washing up, there's something I need to tell you."

Zhao Huanhuan looked at him in surprise, and Lin Yuan whispered, "It's about Hao Qiang."

Zhao Huanhuan nodded silently in agreement.

After she finished hanging up the clothes and put her underwear on the line inside the house, she washed her hands and said to Wenyan, "I'm going to Lin Yuan's place for a bit. He said he has something to say to me about Hao Qiang. Are you coming with me?"

Wenyan shook her head, "You go ahead, I'll go cook with Aunt Chu." She had also changed into her home clothes and put the clothes she had taken off in a basin, intending to wash them after dinner.

Zhao Huanhuan looked at her.

Wen Yan smiled, took her hand and whispered, "Go ahead, maybe Lin Yuan actually wants to talk about the two of you. He only has about twenty days left before he leaves home, maybe he wants to confirm his feelings with you?"

“I can tell he really likes you. If you don’t dislike him, you can give it a try. The place where he’s serving in the army isn’t too far from your hometown, right? When you’re transferred back to the provincial capital, you two can be even closer. Actually, choosing him isn’t a bad idea. I can tell he’s a good person.”

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