Her gaze fell particularly on several former female educated youths: "Are you all doing well? I came to see how you are doing. The autumn harvest is the most tiring time, so you must hang in there."
As she spoke, her face was full of smugness, and she even touched her belly. She didn't have to do any work, which was much better than those female educated youth who were working themselves to the bone. Finally, she fixed her gaze on Liu Huifang.
When the older educated youth saw her, their expressions changed, especially Liu Huifang's, whose face instantly darkened and looked extremely ugly.
Shen Ruyi said, "Thank you for your concern, Cuiying. It's normal for us to earn a living with our own hands. It's tiring and difficult. That's what makes life fulfilling. What's the use of our hands if we don't do any work? We'd be like useless people."
Liu Huifang said, "Ruyi is right. At least we can support ourselves, unlike some people who only rely on men. If they were without men, they probably wouldn't be able to survive. They are a disgrace to us female educated youth."
Upon hearing Liu Huifang's words, Jiang Cuiying clenched her fist tightly. The two of them were clearly cursing her from the side.
She suppressed her anger; they were just jealous of her because they weren't doing as well as her.
She then gave a disdainful smile: "Huifang, look at what you're saying. What's wrong with relying on a man? You don't have to work hard yourself, you have food to eat and clothes to wear, and you have people to serve you. That's what you call enjoying life. You would never understand."
"I don't understand anything?" Liu Huifang's fiery temper flared up again. She stood up, ready to fight Jiang Cuiying. Shen Ruyi quickly pulled her back. Liu Huifang pointed at Jiang Cuiying and said, "You filthy bitch, how dare you come back to the educated youth settlement and brag? You think you're so glorious because you're shameless and used your body to seduce men? Bah! The thing I regret most is knowing a woman like you, with your stinking, rotten flesh. We educated youth settlement don't welcome you. Get out of here right now!"
Jiang Cuiying bit her lip: "Liu Huifang, it's your own fault for being incompetent, you can't blame others. Humph, the educated youth settlement isn't yours to run. You think I'll just leave because you tell me to? I'm not leaving. I didn't come here to see you, so don't flatter yourself."
"If you don't leave, I'll kick you out."
"Huifang, don't be impulsive." Shen Ruyi held Liu Huifang's arm tightly, afraid that she would do something foolish.
Ning Peipei and Sun Tiantian both had cold faces. Song Yinglan didn't show any displeasure. She stood up and chatted with Jiang Cuiying for a few words, which immediately drew hostility from Liu Huifang.
But she didn't care. After all, Jiang Cuiying had married a villager with a job, so she could build good relationships with him and benefit from it in the future.
Shen Ruyi pulled Liu Huifang into the house: "Huifang, don't lower yourself to that kind of woman's level. She's just trying to annoy you, so don't let her get away with it. If it weren't for her, you wouldn't have been able to see what kind of person Hao Zhiguo is. Forget it, keep your eyes open in the future and make sure you find someone who is steadfast in love."
Liu Huifang sat down and wiped away her tears.
"Ruyi, thank you for comforting me. I'm not angry anymore. The angrier I get, the smuger and happier that woman becomes. Why should I let her be smug and happy?"
"Yes, yes, that's right."
Liu Huifang went outside and chatted and laughed with the other educated youths. Only Song Yinglan paid attention to Jiang Cuiying. In addition, Jiang Cuiying saw that Liu Huifang was not affected at all. She had already heard enough of Song Yinglan's flattery. After staying for a while, she felt bored and turned to leave.
This whole commotion piqued the curiosity of several newly arrived educated youth who were just watching the drama unfold.
While Shen Ruyi and Liu Huifang returned to the house, Jiang Manyue quietly inquired about Liu Huifang and Jiang Cuiying from the other former educated youth.
It turns out that Liu Huifang had previously dated a male commune member named Hao Zhiguo, and they were about to get married when the newcomer Jiang Cuiying beat her to it.
Sun Tiantian whispered to Jiang Manyue and Luo Jingyan, "When Jiang Cuiying first came, she was lazy and slippery, but she liked to be with Sister Huifang. Later, I don't know what happened, but she hooked up with Hao Zhiguo. Hao Zhiguo then broke up with Sister Huifang, and Sister Huifang and Jiang Cuiying became enemies."
"I see."
The next morning, the educated youth got up on time, but Du Yinan stayed in bed again.
Before Shen Ruyi could call her, she whimpered, "Sister Ruyi, I can't get up. I have a fever and feel terrible. Can you ask the team leader for leave for me?"
She learned this method from some older women yesterday.
During the autumn harvest, workers may request leave from work for special reasons, such as serious illness or injury.
She deliberately didn't cover herself with a blanket last night so that she could ask for the day off and not go to work.
Shen Ruyi thought this was just a little trick she was playing, so she came over and touched her head. It was indeed very hot.
"Are you really unable to get up?"
Du Yinan looked weak and listless, and it seemed like she had a lot of effort to speak.
"Sister Ruyi, I feel cold all over and uncomfortable. Let alone getting up to go to work, just lying here is very hard."
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