The group chatted and laughed as they walked toward the county town, encountering other educated youth from other places along the way.
Among them were farm workers. When Zhang Cuicao saw that they were still driving tricycles, she asked in surprise, "They drive themselves? Did the farm agree to that?"
Xue Zhenzhen said, "If we don't agree, can we still open it? I heard that they just cut down trees over there and don't farm."
Su Ranran said, "Cutting down trees is tiring too. We farmers have off-seasons, but they don't. I heard they have to work even in the dead of winter."
As the group was talking, a man driving the farm vehicle asked kindly, "Where are you going, comrade? Do you need a ride?"
Zhang Cuicao said, "We are educated youth from Dali Village, and we are going to the county town. Is it on our way?"
The educated youth on the bus said, "It's on the way, come on up."
The group was overjoyed by this good news and chatted with the others after getting into the car.
I then discovered that although the work on their farm was tiring, the food was good.
Their skin was dry and cracked from being exposed to the wind and sun, so they went to the county town to buy frostbite cream.
The driver in front has been here for four or five years and is now their captain.
Since everyone was a sent-down youth, they had a lot to talk about and were having a lively time, so they didn't feel how cold the wind was.
When they got off the bus, some people were reluctant to part with them and invited them to visit the farm.
The group agreed, saying they would go when they had time.
"If you come, just look for me. My name is Shen Guoqing."
"Okay."
After the group separated, the three of them headed straight for the post office.
Knowing that the phone call would take a long time, He Wan told them and went to Grandpa He's place, giving them fifty catties of wheat flour and fifty catties of cornmeal.
Grandpa He said, "Child, you've given us enough. My item isn't worth much. You keep sending us things. How can we feel at ease?"
"Sir, if I say it's valuable, then it's valuable. Please accept these things."
Grandma He is better now. When she saw her coming over, she insisted on having lunch at her home.
He Wan quickly waved her hand: "Grandma He, I still have to go to Grandpa Wan's place, and my companion is waiting for me, so I can't stay too long. I'll come to see you another day when I have time."
He Wan couldn't stand their enthusiasm, so she quickly made an excuse to leave.
After leaving Grandpa Wan's place, I checked my watch and hurried to the supply and marketing cooperative to meet up with them.
They had just finished shopping when they arrived at their destination.
He Wan went in and bought a pound of glutinous rice strips.
On the way back, we weren't so lucky as to run into the farm's vehicle.
However, everyone was still happy to receive news from home.
"You guys are all going back this year."
Su Ranran nodded: "My mom told me to go back early so she can take me to the hospital to learn more."
He Wan asked, "Your mother works at the hospital, can she get the medicine?"
Su Ranran shook her head: "I don't know. I can ask when I get back, and I'll also ask the captain if he needs more medicine."
Zhang Cuicao said, "Yes, if you can get it over there, and the brigade leader doesn't want it, then all our efforts will be in vain."
He Wan nodded in agreement. Xue Zhenzhen, who was standing to the side, was able to go home, but she looked somewhat worried.
Zhang Cuicao glanced at her: "What's wrong? Didn't you say you were going home?"
Xue Zhenzhen said, "I'm afraid the brigade leader won't approve my leave. I haven't made any significant contributions to the village this year."
He Wan said, "How can you say I didn't make a contribution? Going to work every day is a contribution."
Su Ranran said, "Yes, didn't you say you haven't been back since you came here? It wouldn't make sense if the captain didn't approve it."
Xue Zhenzhen asked uncertainly, "Really?"
Zhang Cuicao said, "Why don't we go back and try it and see?"
He Wan said, "If the captain doesn't agree, I'll plead for him."
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