There was only one person missing from the car, and as soon as Zhou Manman sat down, the car started.
This time she had no choice but to sit next to Sun Zhiming.
But Sun Zhiming was so excited!
You know, when Zhou Manman was kicked out of the car, he was struggling over whether to go down with her and be a hero to save her.
But thinking about the rare opportunity to rest and go to the county town today, if he also got off the bus, then we probably wouldn’t be able to go to the county town today.
So he hesitated again and again and finally did not move.
When he learned that Zhou Manman had gotten a ride in the county town, he almost regretted it to death.
If he had known there was a ride, he would definitely have gone down to accompany Zhou Manman.
This way, not only will he not be delayed in going to the county town, but he will also be able to win Zhou Manman's favor.
But it's too late to say anything now. I have wasted such a rare opportunity.
Unexpectedly, things turned out to be so unexpected that he could sit with Zhou Manman on his way back. God really treated him well!
Zhou Manman, who was standing next to him, had no idea what was going on in Sun Zhiming's mind. At this moment, she was staring at Lin Ran with a bad look.
She had been tricked by Lin Ran in the department store before, and was almost misunderstood by Xu Xiangfeng. She remembered all of this in her mind.
Looking at the bags at Lin Ran's feet and thinking of the words that Lin Ran had used to slander her, she couldn't help but sarcastically say something.
"Lin Ran, you still have the nerve to criticize others, why don't you look at yourself? No one in your family earns money, how is it possible that you can save so much money?"
"After coming to the county town, not only do you have enough money to buy a watch, but you also have extra cash to buy all this food. Are all the country folks so rich these days? Or is your family the only one that's rich?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the car looked at Lin Ran.
Everyone began to whisper:
"My God, how much do these old things cost!"
"That's nothing. Watches are expensive. My family lives in the commune, and I have a regular worker. It's hard to buy a watch. Not to mention the huge sum of over 100 yuan, there's no place to get a watch ticket."
"Who says it's not? My son is getting married, and the girl's family wants a watch as a betrothal gift. My husband and I have been scrimping and saving to finally save enough money, but there's really no way to buy a watch!"
“…”
The more they talked, the more unbalanced they felt, and the more annoyed they became with Lin Ran.
"If even those of us with regular jobs can't afford a watch, how can a country bumpkin afford one?"
"Who knows if he's done something shameful!"
For a moment, everyone looked at Lin Ran with suspicion.
Lin Ran was actually a little annoyed. She didn't want to be so high-profile, but who knew that it was such a coincidence that she would meet Zhou Manman when buying a watch.
Now that Zhou Manman has publicized it, she has to come forward to explain, otherwise it will definitely affect the reputation of Captain Lin Weiguo.
Thinking of this, she looked at Zhou Manman coldly. This person really has a short memory.
"Zhou Zhiqing, according to you, even if we country folk save money for several lifetimes, we still can't afford a watch?"
"Are you city folks allowed to save up money to buy watches, while we country folks will always be inferior?"
"We live in a new society now, so why do some people still harbor feudal ideas that exploit the poor peasant masses?"
Having said that, Lin Ran's sharp gaze swept over those who had just spoken, and the warning was self-evident.
Apart from the educated youth and a few people from the communes, the rest of the people in the carriage were basically from other brigades, also rural people.
Originally, they were stimulated by Zhou Manman's words and were envious of Lin Ran for being able to afford a watch.
But after hearing what Lin Ran said, his thoughts immediately changed.
Lin Ran is right!
Why do city people look down on country people?
They are now the emancipated serfs singing their praises. As long as they save money hard, they can also afford a watch!
Some even spoke up to help Lin Ran confront Zhou Manman and those people.
"I think you just can't stand us country folk getting along. What's the matter? If we country folk buy a watch, we're doing something shameful, but if you buy a watch, it's just natural."
"I think these people should be taken to the Revolutionary Committee for a good education. They engage in class discrimination all day long. They might be bad elements hiding among the people!"
“…”
When Zhou Manman heard these words, especially the last one, she was so scared that her face turned pale. Perhaps she had something to hide, so she lowered her head and dared not say another word.
She always got nothing good from Lin Ran, which caused her resentment towards Lin Ran to grow deeper and deeper, and her expression became uglier and uglier.
Even those who had been shouting loudly just now were now silent.
What a joke! Who would want to go to the Revolutionary Committee?
For a moment, no one spoke in the car except the sound of the engine.
Sun Zhiming looked at Zhou Manman with an unwavering expression and knew that now was a good time for him to show off. He immediately spoke loudly:
"Comrade Lin, you just deliberately misinterpreted Zhou Zhiqing's words. Zhou Zhiqing just wanted to ask where you got so much money."
"After all, buying a watch is a pretty big expense, not to mention all the chickens and candies you're carrying."
"You've been avoiding the subject and haven't directly answered Zhou Zhiqing's question."
At this time, Lin Laosan could no longer bear it. Just when he rolled up his sleeves and was about to have a good talk with Sun Zhiming, Shi Yan spoke first.
"Sun Zhiqing misunderstood. I lent these to Comrade Lin. I just received a package from home today and didn't need to buy anything right now, so I lent them out."
"Do I have to explain these private matters to strangers?"
"Will everyone be unable to buy anything from now on? You'll avoid popping up at the store and staring at people, demanding to know where they got the money for their purchases, and then making a big fuss if they don't answer?"
As soon as these words were spoken, not only the people in the brigade, but even the passengers who lived in the commune were unhappy.
"I can buy whatever I want with my own money. Why should I be accountable to you?"
"That's right, who do you think you are? What qualifications do you have to ask questions here?"
"We didn't even notice what they bought, but you two kept talking about it. It's so annoying!"
"I think they're just jealous that others have the money to buy watches, so they're deliberately throwing mud at them!"
“…”
Now it was Sun Zhiming's turn to get angry.
"I didn't, don't talk nonsense!"
Zhou Manman was so angry that her eyes turned red.
"I have my own watch, how could I possibly be jealous of her!"
Only then did Lin Ran pretend to suddenly realize something and began to add fuel to the fire.
"Could it be that Zhou Zhiqing still holds a grudge against me for buying the watch first?"
"But I bought it first, and you suddenly showed up and tried to snatch it from me. Of course I can't let you have it."
"Besides, you obviously already have a watch, why are you trying to snatch it from me?"
"Zhou Zhiqing is truly extraordinary. Buying watches is like a daily routine. He's truly generous!"
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