Lin Qingyan took a nectarine out of her pocket and handed it to Yi Zhiheng.
“I picked this when I was cutting pig feed. It was given to me by my older sister. You should eat it.”
"I don't want it." Yi Zhiheng instinctively refused, and Lin Qingyan's face immediately turned cold: "You say you treat me like an older sister, but you won't eat anything your older sister gives you. You're disgusted by it, aren't you?"
"no."
"Then take it."
The boy then accepted the peach, a smile curving his lips: "Thank you, sister."
"You are welcome."
These were actually nectarines that Lin Qingyan picked from her own space. They were almost the same size as the ones Da Hu had given her, so taking them out wouldn't give her away.
Yi Zhiheng put it to his lips and took a bite. Perhaps it was because he had a relative today, but he was in a very good mood and found the nectarine sweet and juicy, even better than ordinary peaches.
Lin Qingyan looked up at the bright sun overhead. "We have to go back to the educated youth settlement, otherwise they'll finish eating and there won't be any left for us."
"Um."
The two walked together toward the educated youth settlement. When Lin Qingyan wanted to walk alongside her, Yi Zhiheng seemed a little uncomfortable and involuntarily wanted to follow behind her. Lin Qingyan stopped and waited for him, asking him to walk alongside her.
The boy gradually adapted and finally caught up with Lin Qingyan.
Lin Qingyan discussed with him: "Xiao Heng, when we get to the educated youth settlement, I'll announce to the other educated youth that we've become siblings, so that they won't see us together and make wild guesses about our relationship. What do you think?"
"Okay, sister. I'll do whatever you say."
Lin Qingyan smiled. If it weren't for the fact that men and women were still supposed to keep their distance in this era, she would have loved to reach out and pat her good little brother's head.
As they walked, Lin Qingyan noticed that although Yi Zhiheng dared to walk alongside her, he still kept his head down. She couldn't help but remind him, "Xiao Heng, lift your head up. A man should stand tall and hold his head high. You should respect yourself."
"good."
Yi Zhiheng immediately raised his head high, muttering to himself, "I am a man, I must respect myself, I am no less than anyone else; I must be myself, I am no less humble than anyone else."
"Okay." Lin Qingyan was fairly satisfied. "I hope you can stick to it and keep doing this from now on."
Yi Zhiheng's inferiority complex had penetrated to the bone, and she was determined to help her correct it.
"Okay, sister."
The two returned to the educated youth settlement together. The other educated youth in the courtyard were already sitting there, ready to start their meal. When they saw Lin Qingyan and Yi Zhiheng return together, they all immediately showed gossipy eyes.
Especially Shen Tengfei, who stutters and loves to gossip, was very annoyed that he had a stuttering mouth, otherwise he could have gone over and gossiped about the relationship between the two.
I heard a couple of days ago that these two had a special relationship, and it turns out it's true.
Lin Qingyan could tell what they were thinking just by looking at their eyes. It was perfect timing for him to announce his relationship with Yi Zhiheng, so that these people who were ready to gossip wouldn't be able to enjoy the drama.
She began, "I know everyone is wondering why I came back with Yi Zhiqing. I hereby announce that Yi Zhiqing and I have become sworn siblings. From today onwards, Yi Zhiheng is my younger brother, Lin Qingyan's younger brother."
"Siblings!"
Sure enough, after hearing Lin Qingyan's words, the little flames of gossip in everyone's eyes immediately died down.
I thought they were dating, but it turns out they became siblings.
Lin Qingyan turned around and saw that Yi Zhiheng had lowered his head again when facing the crowd. She reminded him, "Xiao Heng, look up and see if the sun is shining on you?"
Yi Zhiheng instinctively looked up and saw the big sun hanging in the sky.
Dazzling but not blinding.
It feels so good to stand tall and hold my head high.
It seemed to instantly dispel all the gloom and unhappiness in his chest, giving him a sense of liberation and joy. The sunlight shone not only on his face but also into his heart.
The lunch at the educated youth settlement was similar to the breakfast. Lin Qingyan usually ate lunch with Du Xiaoyue.
Now that I have a younger brother, I let him sit next to me.
At noon, it was still cucumber salad. Lin Qingyan could tell from the crunchy sound of Yi Zhiheng chewing cucumber that he was enjoying it very much.
After he finished eating, he would ask Lin Qingyan, "Sister, are you full?"
"I'm full."
Lin Qingyan was very relieved because he finally heard him speak while eating.
Normally, this guy might not utter a single word all day.
After a short rest, it was time to get back to work.
Lin Qingyan and Yi Zhiheng left the educated youth settlement together. Yi Zhiheng said, "Sister, that scoundrel last time was trying to bully you, wasn't he? Why don't you wait for me in the pigsty after you finish delivering the pig feed this afternoon, and we'll go back to the educated youth settlement together?"
“It’s alright, I have a few kids with me, and we’ll take the main road. Lai Zi won’t dare to come here. By the way, you fought with him yesterday, and he’s been avoiding me every time he sees me today.”
"oh."
Lin Qingyan then showed him her bag, where a gleaming kitchen knife was prominently displayed.
"Look, I even have a weapon for self-defense, so don't worry about me."
Even though she said that, Yi Zhiheng was still a little uneasy.
It wasn't just because Lin Qingyan was a girl, but also because she was physically weak. If she were to fight empty-handed, she would likely be unable to defend herself against not only the village ruffians, but also ordinary village girls.
Even with a kitchen knife, you still need to be careful to avoid accidents.
After finishing work in the afternoon, Lin Qingyan had just returned to the educated youth settlement when Li Qinqin came looking for her.
"Sister Qingyan, I would like to invite you to my house to help me distinguish the medicinal herbs, and also to make a medicinal ointment for me."
Although Li Qinqin's acne was still the same, Lin Qingyan noticed that she looked healthier than before, with a smile on her face and a bright look in her eyes.
It's probably because I'm in a good mood.
A good mood is the best medicine to cure illness, no matter when or where.
"Okay," Lin Qingyan replied.
"By the way, Sister Qingyan, why don't you have lunch at my house? I asked my mother to make an extra portion."
Lin Qingyan didn't refuse, "Okay, I'll go tell Sister Chen Lu to tell them not to make my dinner."
After thinking for a moment, she changed her mind and told Chen Lu that she could cook for her, but her portion should be given to Yi Zhiheng.
Now almost everyone is starving. The rations given to the educated youth are enough to maintain their strength and prevent them from starving to death, but they are definitely not enough to fill their stomachs every meal.
She had a small appetite and could eat until she was about 70-80% full, while the other educated youth ate until they were only 50-60% full, or even 40-50% full.
Yi Zhiheng is at a stage of rapid growth and needs more nutrition.
After giving instructions to Chen Lu and saying goodbye to Yi Zhiheng, she left with Li Qinqin.
On the way, Lin Qingyan noticed that Li Qinqin was still the same as when she was at the educated youth settlement. Facing the strange looks from some people, she still maintained a smile on her face and no longer lowered her head when walking.
Although the acne on her face hasn't changed at all...
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