The oxcart arrived, and the letter of introduction was also brought back. Several educated youths helped Wei Shujuan out, with Su Hong accompanying her. After looking around, the other educated youths had to go to work, but Jian Dan, who had already taken leave today, had no choice but to get back on the oxcart.

The commune took two trips a day—no, to the county town.

At the injured person's request, the oxcart went directly to the county hospital.

He would definitely need to be hospitalized that night, so Jian took Liu Sanye and the oxcart and stayed at the guesthouse together.

When Jian Dan returned to the ward the next morning, he was surprised to find that Wei Shujuan, who should have looked sickly, now had a happy expression on her face, and her eyebrows and eyes were relaxed.

Simple looked at Su Hong with surprise. Su Hong hesitated, then shook her head, indicating that they should go outside to talk.

On the contrary, Wei Shujuan seemed to have come to terms with it, and she didn't shy away from being simple, speaking with a bright smile.

"There's nothing I can't say. It's me. I got injured this time, and my family helped me get medical retirement and return to the city. I'm going back to the village to pack my things and complete the formalities. I'll leave as soon as I'm done."

"Retirement due to illness?"

Jian Dan just remembered that there was another excuse for returning to the city at this time: the physical condition of the educated youth. Some of them had physical injuries, such as being lame or disabled. It sounds cruel, but this was really useful. Some educated youth even deliberately created this condition in order to escape the day-to-day labor and return to the city.

These are usually the truth and hard to fake. Of course, there are also those who are ruthless enough to injure or maim themselves to achieve a fait accompli.

Another type is due to physical reasons, such as heart disease, which prevents physical exertion and requires rest.

However, forging documents is not something that just anyone can do. First, you need to have a doctor you know at a reputable hospital. Second, they won't take such a big risk for you for no reason; you have to offer them something attractive.

I just don't know which category Wei Shujuan falls into.

It seems that Chen Jing's analysis to everyone a few days ago was not taken seriously, or perhaps she really has her own difficulties.

Although she didn't want to go back to the city, it was obviously good news for others. Didn't you see the envy in Su Hong's eyes?

At this point, Jian Dan couldn't possibly say anything discouraging.

"Really? Then it seems that this injury wasn't entirely useless. Your suffering wasn't in vain."

Wei Shujuan couldn't immediately tell if "simple" was just a casual remark or if she had already figured something out.

"Why are you in such a hurry? With your leg injury, is it alright for you to travel like this?"

Wei Shujuan was very anxious, and she was also afraid that things might change if she waited too long. What Liu Weimin had said a few days ago was still on her mind. He could even calculate human lives. The allure of returning to the city was not small.

Normally everyone's on good terms, but who can guarantee that under such huge benefits, the people in the educated youth compound are all human or monsters?

“My family has come to pick me up and is on their way. They will arrive tomorrow morning. I will stay at the guesthouse tonight and leave tomorrow. It’s not too hot yet, so I can just change my dressing on the way. I will go to the hospital when I get home.”

Jian Dan understood the urgency and unease, and immediately smiled.

"Okay, then I'll keep it a secret for you too."

The three girls smiled at each other.

After returning to the village, he obtained a letter of introduction from Liu Weimin, completed the formalities, and then simply packed a few things at the educated youth compound. He took the important items with him, but left all the ordinary daily necessities with Su Hong.

The educated youth boarded the oxcart before finishing their work.

She herself knew that she was somewhat avoiding the issue.

"The sky is high and the water is long. If we are destined to meet again, we will meet again. We are just passing acquaintances, so I will not say goodbye. I don't like the scene and atmosphere of parting."

I will write to you after I get back. If you still think I'm worth getting along with, we can stay in touch. I will also write to you about any news from outside.

As for her original purpose for coming, no one is mentioning it now.

Ling Weidong is nothing more than a passerby in life.

Having lived together for so long, Su Hong felt very sad and found it difficult to adjust.

He patted her on the shoulder briefly.

"She is a very clear-headed person and has always known what she wants."

At first, she might have looked at Ling Weidong with some special regard, but after realizing that Ling Weidong was not someone she could be moved by, she decisively withdrew her feelings and turned to work seriously.

If he finds that he can't get along with the female educated youth, he will immediately move out and live with you.

This injury should have shown her that it was an opportunity to achieve her goals, so the injury was worthwhile.

Su Hong's voice was still somewhat unsteady.

"Yes, that's why I'm heartbroken. She didn't tell me anything beforehand, not even a little bit."

Is going back to the city really that important?

Returning to the city is of course very important, a fact that Su Hong herself is well aware of.

"When do you think we can go back to the city?"

Chen Jing and the others are alright; anyone with eyes can see that their family backgrounds are different. But once the news of Wei Shujuan's return to the city spreads, the educated youth settlement will probably be in an uproar again.

"Do you really want to go back to the city?"

Su Hong opened her mouth to say "Of course," but almost at the same time, Chen Jing's words suddenly popped into her mind: What to eat? Where to stay? Are we welcome?

What will my family's attitude be if I can't find a job?

Suddenly, my long-held obsession began to waver. Was it really wrong to long for the city?

"Of course I want to go back to the city,"

Su Hong said hesitantly,

“Now that I’m back in the city, I don’t have to farm, weed, gather firewood, or do the autumn harvest. Look at my hands, they’re covered in cuts and calluses. When I see nice quilt covers at the supply and marketing cooperative, I don’t dare touch them, for fear of damaging them.”

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