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He Runqing is busy keeping score.
I often hear complaints from former educated youth around me:
"He Runqing is really amazing. He couldn't do much work to begin with, and now he's become the scorekeeper."
"Let's not talk about that. Why should we care if they choose to stay in the countryside and live a life of their own volition? We need to figure out how to go back!"
"Who knows when the second or third batch will go back! I'm afraid that once I get married and settle down, I won't be able to go back."
"Tomorrow we'll go ask the commune and the brigade leader. Our dream is to reach for the stars and the sea, not to be like He Runqing, who insists on coming to the village to farm!"
"..."
Laughter erupted from the surrounding area.
He Runqing didn't tolerate it either. He picked up clods of dirt and threw them at the group of people, both men and women, who were all educated youth.
She stood there with her brows furrowed, mimicking the way the village aunties argued, and stiffly put her hands on her hips, saying, "If you're slandering me, you might as well get married too."
“A gay man can marry Zheng Fang like Wang Jianshe did.”
"Women can also marry the person they want to marry. I will definitely go to the wedding and give a gift."
He Runqing looks nothing like the educated youth who was bullied by everyone before.
On the contrary, he exuded confidence, his gaze sharp. He bore a resemblance to Chen Yifei in some ways.
The stiffness in many places is because the learning wasn't thorough enough.
He Runqing held the notebook and continued writing: "I have written down the names of all of you. You were busy talking nonsense and not doing any work. Points deducted."
The group fell silent: "..."
He was angry, but he didn't dare say a word.
He Runqing wanted to show off with clods of dirt, but he got a really heavy one. He couldn't lift it...
So he had no choice but to use his feet, very ceremonially, to support them between them.
Several educated youth: "..."
He Runqing clapped his hands: "Alright, that's the warning. You guys go get to work."
"If you slack off again or gossip again, I'll write it down and deduct points."
He Runqing's reasons were all very valid, and now everyone is watching.
With evidence to back it up, everyone silently walked away.
He Runqing has always been isolated, but she has never been afraid of these people isolating her behind her back.
She never liked to waste her emotions on trivial things.
Because there are so many things to do, I need to think about Chen Yifei, and think about him even more.
Thinking of her husband made He Runqing feel much better.
It seems that after having a husband, one feels at ease even when he is not by one's side.
After a long day of work, He Runqing's forehead was covered in sweat from wearing a straw hat. Everyone else was tanned dark red, but He Runqing had a good foundation.
Her skin was fair with a rosy glow, and she could never get tanned; instead, she was incredibly red.
Finally, it was lunchtime.
Wang Mei pulled her to sit under the jujube tree to cool off. There were quite a few people sitting there, so she moved her to a less crowded spot.
Then Wang Mei asked cautiously, "Aren't you tired? You came to work."
"Huh?" He Runqing was a little confused. "Why do I have to be tired? I feel that getting married is fine. I just need to rest for one night on the day of the wedding."
"Rest for the night..."
Wang Mei listened to this and pondered carefully: "No, Qingqing, you didn't... you know... with Chen Yifei?"
"You two are married, a legally married couple, so why don't you do 'that'? Is it because he's impotent?"
"No!" He Runqing immediately shook his head.
You can't just say things like that; it would damage your reputation if it got out.
Whether it works or not... Didn't she already know that night?
You could even say it felt great.
Chen Yifei was also very considerate of his own feelings.
He Runqing had originally thought that people usually did that kind of thing on their wedding night.
But that night Chen Yifei was busy going to the grain bureau. When he came back, he had a lot of things to do.
I am indeed very busy.
He Runqing slowly and methodically recounted the events of the past two days.
Wang Mei listened with a sense of disappointment and frustration:
"He may be busy, but with a beautiful woman like you right next to him, isn't he worried?"
"These things should be tested as soon as possible."
Then, after making sure no one was around, she whispered in He Runqing's ear, "Besides, this kind of thing isn't just for men; we women can enjoy it too. If the men aren't taking the initiative, you should! There's nothing shameful about it."
"Qingqing needs to be braver."
"You know, I've seen a handwritten copy of 'The Memoirs of Manna'."
"The views on relationships here are quite different. Although it's truly shocking, some of the things they say are quite true..."
This is a banned book!
He Runqing was shocked to hear this and blushed furiously.
These best friends are incredibly daring when they're together.
He quickly covered Wang Mei's mouth, saying, "Xiao Mei, you can't say things like that."
"You didn't look at anything."
"Don't worry, the handwritten copy isn't mine. I saw a group of male educated youth reading it, so I read some of it too."
After all, life in the countryside was too boring. All I did all day was work and sleep. There was nothing else meaningful to do.
Of course, I've long forgotten what is meaningful now.
Anyway, seeing He Runqing get married, everyone from the educated youth settlement who hadn't returned to the city yet was envious.
If I could find a man to marry like Comrade Runqing, that would be good. But tragically, there's no one else like Chen Yifei!
They used to mock Chen Yifei for being incompetent, but now they all want to take back what they said...
Forget it, there's no point in thinking about it.
Wang Mei said earnestly, "Now more and more educated youth are eyeing you and are jealous of you. Qingqing, if you don't have anything to do, stay at Chen Yifei's house. They're protecting you."
"To put it bluntly, if you get married now, Chen Yifei and you will be tied together forever. He said that he is the person you will rely on for the rest of your life, which is perfect."
"Have a baby soon, and I'll be the godmother."
Wang Mei was also happy when she said this. She had always worried that Qingqing was too naive and would be deceived.
Surprisingly, being with this man turned out to be quite nice.
“I used to think those slackers were useless, but I didn’t expect that this seemingly carefree guy would actually love his wife so much! Qingqing, he’s a good man, we should hold on to him.”
"Mmm!" He Runqing nodded.
Every time Xiaomei spoke to her, she would listen attentively.
Because in this place, besides Chen Yifei, only Xiaomei would genuinely treat her well.
"Xiaomei, wait for me to come up with a plan. Someday I can start a business like Chen Yifei, and I'll help you make money. We both want to become rich!"
Wang Mei knew what kind of person He Runqing was.
The voice was soft yet firm when making this promise, indicating that the person had already thought it through.
"No need, I'm fine." Wang Mei didn't want to bother her with her problems. "You don't need to worry about food, clothing, shelter, or transportation."
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