Chapter 40: How can you be so kind?
An awkward silence hung between them. Zhou Congsheng watched her feet remain motionless for a long time, filled with regret. Why didn't he say something sooner? Or why did he have to say it at all? Now, Zhuzhu was sure to give him a hard time.
Shen Yuzhu quickly buttoned up her clothes and coughed lightly.
"Come in and have a seat!"
Zhou Congsheng's face lit up with joy, and he hurriedly followed. He looked around at the layout of the main room. The main room was not large, but it was clean and tidy, and all the necessary furniture was there.
However, in his opinion, it was still a bit too little. Shen Yuzhu grew up in Haicheng, and everything she lived in and ate was of the best quality. Although Lu Jiahao did all that to protect his reputation, he had never mistreated her.
The countryside is still too harsh.
"Tell me, when did you arrive in Heilongjiang Province, and why are you here to see me today?"
"We've been here for a while now, so I imagine your brigade must have heard the news. We're here to escort the researchers from the Agricultural Research Institute. Tomorrow I'm taking people to meet up with the garrison troops. We'll be staying here for a few years."
He took a couple of sips of water while speaking, looking rather guilty.
Shen Yuzhu nodded. This matter had already been discussed at the production team's general meeting. Heilongjiang Province was rich in resources and was an important grain-producing province in this era, so many people chose to come here.
"Oh, right, I also brought this with me this time. After I go to the army, I won't be able to come over as often. Keep this with you, it will be more convenient when you need it. Sister Yuzhu, I will send it to you when I receive my allowance, don't make yourself suffer."
Shen Yuzhu took the passbook he handed her, opened it, and stared in shock.
"Where did you get so much money?"
Zhou Congsheng chuckled and nodded, saying, "This is my mission allowance and bonus. I haven't touched my military allowances much; they're all in here. I usually eat and drink at the military base, so I don't need much money. You can take it all!"
Shen Yuzhu: "........."
We can't just give them all away at once! We haven't even touched the blankets, socks, and shoe soles from last time!
"Zhou Congsheng, how can you be so kind?"
The girl's smiling face and gentle yet coquettish tone melted Zhou Congsheng's heart. Not to mention that this money was originally saved for her, he and his mother's lives were given to them by Grandma Chen, so it was only natural to treat her well.
And is giving her money enough? He can treat her even better, as long as she keeps her eyes on him!
"You're my fiancée, so it's only right that I treat you well. Sister Yuzhu, how have you been doing in the countryside?"
Are there any other annoying people around you? It must be those three who were squatting at the intersection today!!
"It's not bad. At first, I wasn't used to farm work and I couldn't do it well. Fortunately, the villagers here are very tolerant and teach me step by step. I've even become good friends with several of the older women."
"You've suffered."
Shen Yuzhu's smile faltered for a moment, and she tossed her hair before saying, "Are you hungry? I'll go make two bowls of noodles for us to eat!"
Zhou Congsheng opened his mouth, then jumped up and said, "I'll go!"
He felt very uncomfortable. He knew rationally that after going to the countryside, Zhuzhu would definitely do farm work, which would be hard and tiring. But he never expected that she would learn to do so many things on her own.
She's even learned how to cook.
"Don't go, I'll go. It's getting dark, and you're not familiar with the kitchen. If you're free, could you help me fetch some water? The well is at the edge of the village."
Zhou Congsheng saw her eyes flicker slightly, nodded gently, picked up the carrying pole and water buckets, and went out.
Shen Yuzhu felt uneasy about his quick agreement; she wondered if he was up to something. She busied herself in the kitchen for a short while, and soon a large bowl of tomato and egg noodles was ready. Of course, the soup base was made with the rich bone broth from her spatial storage, and it smelled incredibly delicious.
At the educated youth settlement, Wang Yanhong watched Zhou Congsheng carry a bucket out of the small courtyard, her eyes red with jealousy. How could someone's life be so good?
Her family not only owned a food processing plant, but also built their own small courtyard in the countryside. They lived a comfortable and carefree life. Now, suddenly, a handsome man appeared claiming to be her fiancé. She had heard from Lü Jianshe that this man was a soldier, and judging from his demeanor, he was no ordinary soldier.
It's true what they say, comparisons are the thief of joy.
"What are you doing, rolling your eyes like that? If you keep staring at Yuzhu's boyfriend like that, I'll gouge your eyes out."
"What are you doing? What did I do that you're talking to me like this? Can't I even lift my head to hang up the laundry?"
Qiao Wangshu and Wang Yanhong immediately locked eyes, while Liang Manxiu squinted at the two of them.
It would be good if they fought. Shen Yuzhu would definitely find it troublesome and would only befriend her from now on. Just as this thought came to mind, Zhang Shujuan came over to speak up for Wang Yanhong.
In her haste, she pulled Qiao Wangshu behind her.
What nonsense! Does she think she can just bully Shen Yuzhu's friends like that? If anyone's going to bully someone, it has to be her first.
The educated youth settlement was in an uproar. Wang Liping gritted her teeth, hung up the clothes, turned around and glared angrily at the four noisy people, and Lin Wanwan, who was following behind, muttering and not daring to step forward.
Annoyed, I carried the basin into my room. It's true that the more people there are, the more trouble there is. If we don't argue a few times a day, we can't get through the day.
Suddenly, she heard Wang Yanhong curse Shen Yuzhu again, and she stopped in her tracks in anger.
"What are you doing? What's all the noise about? Wang Yanhong, if you keep swearing, I'm going to the brigade headquarters to find the old village chief. If you're so good at spewing nonsense, why don't you just go and carry manure!"
She yelled and stormed over in a fit of rage.
Shen Yuzhu was unaware that the people at the educated youth settlement were arguing. By the time Zhou Congsheng returned with two buckets of water, the noodles were already on the table. The orange kerosene lamp illuminated the small main room, and the man gently lifted the noodles, seemingly wanting them to cool down a bit.
After more than twenty years of a restless life, it seems that I have found my place at this moment.
The noodles were chewy and smooth, and the soup base was rich and fragrant. He felt very comfortable after this dinner.
"Anything else? Eat more. It's getting late. Are you going back?"
"Cough cough cough... Sister Yuzhu, you, you want me to stay?"
Shen Yuzhu blushed, glanced at him, and said, "What are you thinking? There's still one room. If you want to stay, you can sleep in the next room."
"Hehe, no need, I'm going back. I came in a hurry today. I'll come see you again when I'm on vacation in a while. You can also come to see me if you need anything."
"Um!"
Since Zhou Congsheng came to Xiangyang Production Team, the two of them had been quite calm and composed when they spoke. But when it came time to part, for some reason, they suddenly felt reluctant to leave. The person they had thought about for so long was right in front of them. He had prepared a lot of things to say, but he never had the chance to say them.
When Shen Yuzhu is busy, she doesn't have time to think about emotional issues; her heart is entirely focused on her sister's affairs. But now, looking at Zhou Congsheng, the words "I miss you so much" linger on her tongue, but she just can't bring herself to say them.
At the crossroads, beside a grove of trees, Zhou Congsheng pushed his bicycle, looking at Shen Yuzhu who had come to see him off.
Shen Yuzhu looked at him too. The silent atmosphere gradually became ambiguous in the hazy night. Their gazes intertwined and pulled each other endlessly. The two of them were tense and repressed. Just as they were about to speak, they heard a rustling sound from the woods, accompanied by soft panting and sticky sounds.
Shen Yuzhu “.......”
Zhou Congsheng: "......."
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