Chapter 126 The Lazy Girl in the Historical Fiction 14

Xu Yanhui and his younger brother spent the most difficult New Year in Shanghe Village. They were no longer the spirited young men of the Xu family, but just members of the "Five Black Categories" in Shanghe Village. They were lucky enough to get through the year safely, a year they dared not even look back on.

Since the two brothers stopped working in the winter, they often went up the mountain. The villagers were afraid of wolves in the mountains, but the two brothers were bold and ruthless. They went up the mountain every day, dug several traps, caught two pheasants, and collected a lot of dry branches.

Because they went deep into the mountains and brought back only dry branches, the village children who were gathering firewood at the foot of the mountain did not ostracize them. Instead, they secretly admired the two men's boldness.

As the snow fell, Xu Yan and his men had stockpiled a lot of firewood and gathered many branches to reinforce the cowshed. Now, while the cowshed wasn't completely airtight, it was much warmer, and with the stove burning all day, it wasn't so cold anymore.

The two brothers were weaving straw sandals for themselves, a skill they learned from the villagers of Shanghe Village. They had no choice; their shoes were worn out long ago, and now they were wearing oddly shaped boots made of rabbit skin. As long as they kept them warm, that was enough; they didn't care about anything else.

Then there was a knock on the door. Xu Yan looked around and found that the food and supplies were all put away before opening the door.

A girl in a blue cotton coat stood gracefully in the snow outside the door, her fair skin and beautiful face stunning Xu Yanhui during his youth.

After a minute of stunned silence, he came to his senses and hurriedly invited the person into the house. Somewhat restless, he asked the person to sit down. There were no chairs, so Xu Yan brought back two flat stones from outside, which he usually sat on.

Now, seeing this exquisite, crystal-clear girl sitting on this rock, looking somewhat awkward, the two seem so mismatched. Such a beautiful girl should be pampered with gold, silver, and jade, not appearing in such a dilapidated cowshed.

Xu Yanhui was somewhat afraid to look directly at those beautiful eyes and brows, and said with his head down, "Comrade Luo Shu, um, um, welcome."

Then, not knowing what to say, Xu Qinghe, who was standing next to Luo Shu, said sweetly, "Thank you for the fever reducer, Sister Luo Shu. Qinghe will definitely repay you."

The little boy clenched his fists, his sallow and thin appearance was heartbreaking to see. Who could have imagined that this would become the medical genius in the future?

Luo Shu took out a bag of things she was carrying and placed it in front of the two brothers. Then she took out a notebook and instruction manual that she had been keeping in her pocket and handed them to Xu Yanhui.

Xu Yan took it blankly, not understanding what she meant, and murmured, "What is this?"

Luo Shu looked directly into the boy's eyes and said, "My second brother won't be driving the tractor next year. The team needs to find a new tractor driver, and I hope you can be selected. These are some tips that my second brother summarized from his previous tractor driving experience, as well as the tractor's instruction manual. Study them carefully and return them to me after you've memorized them all."

Xu Yan looked at the girl in front of him with complicated emotions. His voice was low and hoarse as he asked, "Why? Why are you helping me like this?"

Looking at the thin young man in front of her, Luo Shu seemed to see in him the man who would one day be dedicated to serving the people and doing practical things. Her voice was somewhat ethereal: "Because you are a good person."

"Knowledge is not wrong, learning is not wrong. There are indeed some problems at present, but I hope you can never give up learning and stick to your ideals."

Xu Yan turned around and lowered his head. He didn't want her to see the tears in his eyes. Ever since his grandfather went to the harsh Northwest, he and his younger brother were labeled as "black five categories". He had been wondering if all his years of studying had been a mistake.

If they hadn't received so much education, if their grandfather hadn't been a professor, would they still be living ordinary lives instead of going through so much hardship?

Now someone tells him that he is not at fault, that learning is not a crime. His long-parched heart is finally nourished by the rain, and Xu Yanhui, whose soul had been in darkness, has returned to the light. He looks deeply at Luo Shu, determined to etch her image into his heart. He fears he will never forget her for the rest of his life.

Most people would turn against each other after experiencing darkness, but Xu Yanhui did not. The darkness brought him a cruel fate, but he faced it head-on, saw the root of the problem, and chose to clean up the lesions little by little, restoring light to the world. This is what Luo Shu admires most about him.

As you can see, it is thanks to these venerable predecessors, whose loyalty shines through history, that our nation has become increasingly powerful.

Luo Shu never hesitated to lend a helping hand to those she admired. She glanced at the two brothers, said nothing more, turned and left the cowshed, closing the door behind her.

Xu Qinghe watched Luo Shu leave, and his brother, with his head down and looking very upset, didn't dare to say, "Sister, would you like to sit a little longer?" He also felt that the place he was in was not a good match for this fairy-like beautiful sister. The little boy had a strong desire to have a big and beautiful house in the future and invite Sister Luo Shu to come and visit.

From that day on, Xu Yanhui studied tractors every day. He had received higher education and had a very strong learning ability. He quickly mastered these things and could practically drive a tractor immediately.

He even memorized the repair tips in the English notes in the instruction manual. Xu Yanhui speaks English, Japanese, and Russian. His grandfather was a very knowledgeable teacher who taught him a lot. He previously attended Qingdao University Affiliated High School, which also made him more knowledgeable than the average teenager.

Those educated youth who still had money, like Wang Qiuman, had already prepared their family visit letters before the Lunar New Year and traveled home by bus. Those who didn't have travel expenses, like Li Yu and Pang Aiping, spent the Lunar New Year in Shanghe Village. They could rest for about ten days during the Lunar New Year, which was considered a leisurely time in the year.

In rural areas, visiting relatives is unavoidable, and guests arrived at Luo Dashan's house early in the morning.

Xia Hehua's family arrived early. Luo Hongmei was dressed in a very festive pink cotton coat. This pink coat was the first of its kind in the village. Luo Hongmei was indeed a saleswoman at the town's supply and marketing cooperative, and she was able to get such good material. Other families might not even have such a coat for their daughters' weddings.

Soon, Luo Dashan's other two younger brothers also arrived. Since Luo Dashan was the one who took care of their mother, they naturally had to come early every year to wish her a Happy New Year.

When the women in the surrounding households saw Luo Hongmei's outfit, they were so envious that they wished they could take it off and put it on themselves. They stood around Luo Hongmei at the door and talked.

Luo Hongmei was actually a little impatient, but she still smiled gently. Her uncle was much more capable than her father, who only knew how to make a living by digging in the soil. Her cousins ​​in her previous life were also doing very well, which she greatly envied.

Everyone had arrived, and it would be inappropriate for Luo Shu not to come out and greet them. Wang Meifeng woke up her youngest daughter, who was still dreaming, but seeing that she was still drowsy, she took a cool handkerchief and wiped Luo Shu's face, which completely woke Luo Shu up from the cold.

Only then did she feel at ease and go to the kitchen to get busy. After washing up, Luo Shu wore a cotton-padded jacket that was neither new nor old, and walked lazily into the hall with her hair disheveled.

She fell ill during the Spring Festival last year and stayed in bed for half a month. Counting the days, she realized that she hadn't seen these relatives for two years.

The hall was bustling with activity; everyone from the Luo family was there. The adults were talking loudly, while the children must have gone outside to play, as I couldn't hear any of them laughing or playing.

When Luo Shu walked out of the crescent-shaped archway, the hall suddenly fell silent. Everyone stared blankly at the stunningly beautiful girl in front of them, forgetting to crack the melon seeds in their mouths and swallowing them directly.

My goodness, Luo Dashan has raised a fairy!