Spring of 1967 arrived in the blink of an eye.
Everything is coming back to life.
Recently, Bai Yajing and Xiao Che have become increasingly familiar with each other, and their relationship has naturally grown closer.
Aside from going to the city to buy things or pick up prescribed medicines from the community, Bai Yajing avoids going to the city whenever possible.
Dean Xu sent word that things are quite chaotic in the military headquarters across the country, and several veteran generals have been relegated to the countryside. They are to stay put and avoid frequent contact with those in Kyoto.
Similarly, since everything is in chaos everywhere, she and the other uncles and elders in the military region should avoid contacting each other unless necessary, as this is better for everyone.
With the arrival of spring, the village was busy with spring plowing. A funny thing happened: Uncle Bai and Xiao Che made their first public appearance, which amazed the young girls and wives in the village.
They went to the countryside during the winter when they were idle at home, so people only heard that educated youth had gone to the countryside, but they had never seen them.
It was their first meeting, and the young women and wives were all delighted.
Even more outrageous gossips and busybodies openly joked about them, making fun of the two of them.
"Look at that, all muscle, oh my~ hehehehe..."
"Absolutely! That waist, those legs, wow..."
"Hey, I wonder which girl will marry them and enjoy a life of luxury in the future~ Hahahaha."
The more they talked, the more outrageous it became. Finally, the village chief, exasperated, shouted, "Alright, there's enough land for you to keep busy. What's all the fuss about?"
The aunties and grandmothers immediately shut up to save face.
However, the exchange of glances between them was just as lively as their verbal banter.
This made Xiao Che and Bai Yunshu both blush deeply.
Working in the fields made me feel very uncomfortable.
Although Bai Yajing was a barefoot doctor, she still had to work in the fields during busy farming seasons.
She listened to those lewd remarks without feeling any shame or anger; on the contrary, she was in the mood to watch the two men make a scene.
His men were busy wielding hoes, listening to the others chatter on.
However, her excitement was dampened once she got home.
"Ya Jing, are you there?"
"Jingjing, come out quickly, I've brought you some vegetables."
Then several familiar female voices also called out to her.
Bai Yajing was a little suspicious. "Why is the sun rising high in the west today? Why are they all coming to my house?"
He put down the knife, wiped his hands on his apron, and went to the yard to open the door for them.
"Xiaohua, Pingping, Ashui, Chaochao, what brings you all here?"
These are the people who usually only come to the temple when they have something to ask for, so it's hard for her not to be curious that they've all gathered here today.
"Jingjing, I heard that Comrade Bai is your uncle? Does he have a girlfriend?"
"Hey, Ah Shui, be a little more reserved." Ah Shui had just finished speaking when Chao Chao next to her tugged at her sleeve and whispered in her ear.
Turning her head with a smile, she held up the small basket in her hand and looked at Bai Yajing. "Um, Yajing, I brought some homemade snacks. Would you like us to go in first?"
The others realized what was happening and quickly replied, "Oh, right, right, I also brought some vegetables I grew myself."
Pingping stepped forward and took her hand affectionately, saying, "Ya Jing, we haven't gotten together in a long time since you came back. Let's have lunch together today! We brought our own food."
If Bai Yajing still didn't know who they were after by now, she'd be a fool.
Pretending to scratch her head, she pulled her hand away, then slapped her forehead, pretending to just remember, "Oh dear, unfortunately, my uncle isn't home. You should go back first."
She simply couldn't bear to look at those people.
Chaochao kept secretly looking into the house, but she didn't see anyone. However, she was still unwilling to give up.
"Ya Jing, it's okay that your uncle isn't here. We sisters can just get together." It's all Ah Shui's fault for being such a blockhead; she blurted out her purpose right away. I'm speechless!
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