Dormitory for educated youth.
Shi also felt a headache when looking at the full bed. At this time, she particularly wanted to have a storage space. The dormitory was small to begin with, and her things were increasing. It would not be good to take up other people's space, which would make her very uncomfortable.
She sighed and tidied up the bed inside and out.
In addition to the cotton-padded jackets given as compensation by the Corps, there were also things that Xiao Yue sent over today, big and small packages. When they were opened, they were all canned food, malted milk, and thick cotton-padded jackets with fine workmanship. It was really thoughtful of him.
Shi also touched her neck and the corners of her mouth twitched. She really couldn't bear Xiao Yue's concern for her.
Move the package away, and you will find a pound of fruit candy as a reward from the system today, right underneath.
Shi also sighed, put everything away, picked up the thermos and went to the water room.
The conditions in the Northwest were indeed difficult, but the Corps had provided the educated youth with a comfortable living environment to the greatest extent possible. Hot water was provided in the collective water room, and several water pipes were connected. In October, the pipes were wrapped with rags.
When Shi arrived at the bathroom, many people had already gathered there, men and women, huddled together and talking.
You can't take a shower in the public washroom, you can only get water for washing clothes. People don't care about men and women meeting each other, but due to the times, the interactions between men and women are still reserved. There are two pipes, one for lesbians and the other for gays, with a clear distinction. Occasionally they would say a few words to each other, but they would feel a little embarrassed. It truly reflects the young friendship between men and women.
Shi also stood in line at the back holding a thermos and sighed. Of course, it would be better if these young men and women would not make up rumors about her and Xiao Yue. She would like this kind of atmosphere more.
"That Mami, I really don't understand what she's thinking. Captain Xiao likes her so much, why doesn't she quickly elevate her relationship with him, find a partner and get married? If she really becomes a military wife, she'll be respected and no one will gossip about her, right?"
"She said it all. She has a fiancé. I think she's sincere. It doesn't sound like she's lying."
"Tsk, fiancé? What kind of fiancé? If it really happened in the Northwest, would he allow his future wife to spread such gossip? I guess it would have jumped out a long time ago. Since no one has come out to say it, it must be a set of excuses! Don't believe it."
"If you ask me, with someone like Captain Xiao here, why would I refuse? If it were me, I would..."
There was a sudden sound, and a "bang" was heard in the bathroom, followed by a scream: "Ah——"
After the scream, a sharp female voice sounded: "Lin Wan! You did it on purpose!"
"I'm sorry, let me take you to the infirmary." A familiar female voice sounded with some apology.
Shi also leaned over to take a look. She was tall, so she stood on tiptoe and could clearly see the scene in front of her. She also saw Lin Wan apologizing. There was a pile of thermos flask fragments on the ground, which seemed to have exploded when it was getting hot water.
"Get lost! You did it on purpose! You are incompetent, but you take your anger out on others!" The person who was scalded by the hot water splashed from the thermos was a lesbian. She was short, but had a very hot temper. Facing Lin Wan's apology, she was so angry that she stretched out her hand and pushed the person aside: "You are so hypocritical, you did it on purpose!"
Lin Wan staggered after being pushed. She was surrounded by the crowd, her face turned pale, and she whispered, "I didn't..."
"No? Haha, you've been in the Northwest for more than a year, right? Everyone knows how you feel about Captain Xiao, why are you pretending?"
"That's right. Captain Xiao is nice to everyone, but you're the one rushing to get close to him. Aren't you just thinking about getting close to him so that your family can get redressed? You're dreaming! Captain Xiao has admitted that he likes Shi Ye, so there's no hope for you."
The scalded female comrade made a lot of sarcastic remarks, and the people around watched the show, but no one stood up to speak for Lin Wan.
Shi also sighed. Wherever there are people, there will be bullying, and the 1970s was no exception.
As the child of a high-ranking official who had fallen on hard times, Lin Wan naturally had a gap with these educated youth. In addition, she made no secret of her feelings for Xiao Yue, which led to her being in an awkward and excluded position among the educated youth of the Northwest Frontier Defense Corps.
Everyone's words almost brought Lin Wan down into the mud.
At this time, someone walked past Shiye quickly, pushed away the people who were surrounding Lin Wan, and said angrily, "What are you doing? Are you bullying me? I'm going to tell the instructor!"
Shi was also a little surprised. Standing up to help Lin Wan at this time would be tantamount to incurring public anger. Is there really such a fool?
She looked at him curiously, and was somewhat surprised to find that it was a familiar face.
A few days ago, she had just arrived at the Corps and was carrying her luggage. The old educated youth all came over to help. The one who helped her carry her luggage was a young man. His wheat-colored skin was chapped and red from being exposed to the wind for a long time, and he would blush easily when he spoke.
She didn't ask his name at that time, but she didn't expect to meet him again tonight.
The scalded female comrade was a tough guy. She immediately put her hands on her hips and cursed: "Wang Chengnan, why are you trying to show off? Do you think Lin Wan will be attracted to you just like this? Don't dream! Why don't you take a piss and look at yourself? How can you compare with Captain Xiao?"
Wang Chengnan's face flushed red, and he said sternly, "You! It's fine if you scold me, but you're making up stories about Comrade Lin Wan like this. Is that right? You didn't take what the instructors said tonight to heart at all? Comrades unite to build socialism together! Comrade Lin Wan just accidentally burned you, she didn't do it on purpose. You're so aggressive and insulting, you must be punished!"
When the scalded female comrade heard the word "punishment", she shrank her neck and looked a little timid.
She bit her lip, glared at Wang Chengnan with a gloomy look, then turned and left.
The farce was over and the people who had gathered to watch the fun dispersed.
Lin Wan looked up at Wang Chengnan, pursed her lips, bowed to him, and said politely, "Thank you, Comrade Wang."
"No, you're welcome! Comrade Lin Wan, don't take their words to heart." Wang Chengnan met Lin Wan's eyes, scratched his head a little embarrassedly, and then said, "Wait a minute, I'll get the tools and sweep these away."
After saying that, Wang Chengnan hurried out, and came back in a moment, carefully swept up the debris on the ground, picked up the thermos cover and handed it to Lin Wan, saying, "You can go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy a liner another day."
Lin Wan took it and thanked Wang Chengnan again, but without much sincerity. She turned around and was about to leave when she suddenly caught a glimpse of Shi Ye who was still watching the fun in the corner. His face changed slightly, his brows knitted, and his hands holding the thermos cover turned pale.
Shi was quite thick-skinned and didn't feel embarrassed at all about being caught. Instead, he smiled and nodded at Lin Wan.
This smile, combined with Xiao Yue's behavior tonight, seemed like a provocation to Lin Wan.
She took a deep breath and walked towards Shi. Wang Chengnan was stunned. He followed her gaze and his expression changed. He hurried forward to block Lin Wan and said urgently, "Comrade Lin Wan, I have something to say to you."
Lin Wan's chest kept rising and falling. She held her breath and said in a deep voice, "You say."
Wang Chengnan put his hands behind his back and waved to Shi, signaling her to leave quickly. There had been enough things happening tonight. If the two of them had another argument and called the instructor, they would probably both be punished.
Shiya looked at his hands waving behind his back and blinked with amusement. Suddenly, Wang Chengnan said, "Comrade Lin Wan, what do you think of what I said to you last time?"
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