The day before going to the countryside, Yang Baiyi gave the key to Grandma Wang next door.

Grandma Wang learned that Yang Baiyi was going to the countryside with his sister tomorrow, so she came to see if there was anything she needed help with.

"Bai Yi, have you packed your luggage? Do you need Grandma Wang's help?"

Young boys are prone to losing things, and the child has no parents. As a neighbor, I should do my best to take care of him.

"Grandma Wang, I have to bring my sister with me, and it's too inconvenient to carry the luggage. I mailed it two days ago."

In fact, Yang Baiyi’s luggage was not mailed at all, it was all placed in the space.

In other words, Grandma Wang is old and doesn't understand this. Now Yang Baiyi doesn't know the specific location of the queue, and there is no delivery address when he wants to mail it.

"Send it by mail, and you and Xiaoxiao will suffer less."

As expected, Grandma Wang had no doubts and even praised Yang Baiyi for his thoughtful consideration.

"Grandma Wang, apart from clothes and bedding, I won't take any of the furniture with me. I'll leave it to you. You can just move in tomorrow."

Individuals are not allowed to do business now, and there is no second-hand market. Yang Baiyi simply left everything to Grandma Wang, and he could also do her a favor.

"How can I be so embarrassed? You also paid for it at that time.

How about this, Baiyi, you give me a rough estimate of the price and I'll give you some extra money.

You are going to such a far place this time, and it is good to bring more money with you."

Yang Baiyi is generous and Grandma Wang is also straightforward.

She didn't intend to take Yang Baiyi's things for nothing. She just wanted to give him some money as a way to help this poor child.

"Grandma Wang, you really don't have to pay. I can't take these furniture away with me, so you can just keep them.

The money I brought was enough for my sister and I. I went to the countryside to work, not to be a rich man.

After Yang Baiyi's repeated refusal, Grandma Wang no longer insisted.

After leaving Yang Baiyi's house, Grandma Wang went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy flour, baked a lot of pancakes for Yang Baiyi and sent them over for him and his sister to eat on the train.

The next morning, Yang Baiyi left home with his sister without disturbing anyone and went to the train station to meet up.

"Brother, there are so many people here. Are they all going to the countryside to work in the fields?"

Yang Xiaoxiao looked at the bustling crowd in front of her, her expression a little nervous.

"Don't be afraid, Xiaoxiao, just follow your brother closely."

At this time, the square in front of the station was filled with educated youth who were going to the countryside to work in the fields, as well as their families who came to see them off.

Everyone else had large and small bags of luggage, but Yang Baiyi was the only one carrying a briefcase filled with food.

Yang Baiyi did not squeeze in with them, but found a corner and observed these educated youth who went to the countryside with him.

It is now 1971 in the Blue Star Calendar, and the Up to the Mountains and Down to the Countryside campaign has been going on for several years.

With the experiences shared by the former educated youth, more and more people began to fear the life of going to the countryside to work in the fields.

When I was with my parents in the city, I was still a child who had not grown up. My parents took care of my food, clothing, housing and transportation, so I just had to focus on studying.

After going to the countryside to work in the fields, I left my comfort zone and had to earn every grain of food through my own labor.

I have to cook for myself, wash my own clothes, and do everything by myself.

Therefore, the educated youth in front of Yang Baiyi were all frowning and feeling unwilling.

The family members who came to see them off were also full of guilt, hating themselves for not having the ability and wishing they could not find a suitable job for their graduating children.

Most of the people had arrived, and the city leaders gave a speech to the educated youth, encouraging them to continue making progress after going to the countryside and to contribute their own strength to supporting agriculture and border areas.

Before the train arrived, Grandma Wang's youngest son Lin Fan rushed to the train station.

Yang Baiyi was found in the square in front of the station.

"Bai Yi, I finally found you."

Lin Fan wiped the sweat from his forehead.

It was the height of summer, and Lin Fan rode his bicycle all the way to the train station, his whole body already soaked in sweat.

"Uncle Lin, what's the matter that's so urgent for you to see me?"

Yang Baiyi took his sister's hand and went forward.

"You kid, why didn't you tell me you left your 28-inch truck here? I came here to give you some money.

Here are two hundred yuan. Keep it close to you and be careful on the road so no one can steal it."

Lin Fan took out a stack of big unity notes from his pocket and stuffed them into Yang Baiyi's hand.

"Uncle Lin, I can't take the money. Thanks to your family for taking care of us over the years, I'll give you the bicycle as a thank you."

Yang Baiyi declined.

"Nonsense! Isn't it normal for neighbors to help each other? How can I ask you for a bicycle for free?

Are you guys about to get in the car? I'll be heading back now. I wish you and Xiaoxiao a safe journey."

Lin Fan refused to take back the money no matter what and turned to leave.

"Uncle Lin, two hundred yuan is too much. It was only one hundred and eighty yuan when I bought it.

How about this, I'll give you a 50% discount and charge you 90 yuan."

Seeing that Lin Fan was sincere in giving it, Yang Baiyi thought of a compromise.

"No, your grandmother Wang told me to give you all the money without losing a cent.

Why are there so few bicycles? Is it because people can't afford to buy one? No, it's because they can't get tickets!

You don’t know that a bicycle ticket can be sold for fifty yuan on the black market.

I have a large family and this bike is exactly what we need.

Your grandmother Wang said that it was not easy enough for you to take your sister to the countryside to work in the fields.

If we take advantage of you again, she will be uneasy for the rest of her life.

Bai Yi, just accept it, just consider it a favor to me.

Don’t you know what your Grandma Wang is like? If I can’t handle this matter well, I will definitely be scolded when I go back!”

In the end, Yang Baiyi accepted the two hundred yuan.

When getting along with others, you should not be self-righteous and treat others well.

Just like Grandma Wang, if she didn't accept the two hundred yuan, she would definitely feel uneasy.

The train whistle sounded, and it was time for the educated youth to check their tickets and board the train.

The educated youth who were going to work in the countryside were reluctant to part with their families and said goodbye reluctantly.

"Uncle Lin, you go back. I should get in the car."

Unlike other educated youth, Yang Baiyi was full of anticipation for life in the countryside.

"Okay, Baiyi, don't forget to write to us when you get to the production team.

Don't forget that we in Luoshui City are still thinking about you and your sister."

Lin Fan waved his hand. The little boy he had watched grow up since he was a child finally grew up.

"Yes, I will. Tell Grandma Wang to take care of herself."

After bidding farewell to Lin Fan, Yang Baiyi picked up Yang Xiaoxiao and followed the crowd onto the train bound for Heilongjiang in Northeast China.

The entire carriage was filled with educated youth who had jumped the queue. Yang Baiyi found seats for himself and his sister based on the tickets.

Since he had no luggage, Yang Baiyi settled down quickly.

"Brother, this is Xiaoxiao's first time riding a train. The train is so long and big!"

Yang Xiaoxiao found everything in the train new and new.