Lin Weiguo was still busy scolding Lin Laosan, so he didn't notice anything unusual between Lin Ran and Shi Yan.
Lin Laosan was so upset that he could only try his best to change the subject.
"Brother Yan is really amazing! He thought of using mulberry trees to raise silkworms right away. Unlike us, who have only known about eating mulberry fruits since we were young, we didn't know that mulberry trees have this use!"
Lin Weiguo complained unhappily:
"You still think you only know how to be lazy and greedy all day long! How dare you compare yourself with the educated youth?"
This time, Shi Yan didn't dare to take credit for it.
"Thanks to Comrade Lin Le's reminder, if you hadn't mentioned the wild fruit just now, I wouldn't have remembered it."
When he said this, he subconsciously glanced at Lin Ran, his expression a little uncomfortable.
"I remember you mentioned before that Comrade Lin Ran likes to eat mulberries, so I thought of it when I heard you mention it."
Lin Ran didn't expect that there was such a thing in the middle. She couldn't help but complain in her heart while holding the handkerchief.
Third brother is really a mouthful, and this Shi Yan is really something, why does he have to remember it so clearly and now he even says it in public.
But when she felt the gaze above her head that never left, her heart was completely confused.
This feeling of being out of control made Lin Ran very anxious.
She instinctively wanted to say something to avoid recognizing her own heart.
"Dad, if the silkworm breeding plan is really feasible, can we recommend the educated youth to attend the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University?"
Lin Ran did not forget what Shi Yan promised his mother today. He said he would find a way to return to the city as soon as possible.
Moreover, I owe him such a big favor that I have no way to repay him. The only thing I can do is to try my best to help him return to the city.
As for the flame that had just sprouted in his heart, it was completely extinguished with these words.
Yes, he is an educated youth, and this is not his home. He has to go back to the city.
Thinking of this, the heat on Lin Ran's face finally dissipated. When she raised her head again and met Shi Yan's dark eyes, her eyes were as calm and restrained as usual, without a trace of ripples.
But the melancholy buried deep in my heart is destined to be unknown to anyone.
Shi Yan didn't know what was wrong with him. Shouldn't he be happy to hear that he could return to the city?
And there is also a chance to go to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University. Haven’t I always wanted to go to university?
But why do I feel a little uncomfortable when I see Lin Ran so calm at this moment?
No one noticed the flirting between the two. Lin Weiguo was still wondering why Lin Ran suddenly brought up the matter of places at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University.
He didn't tell anyone about this because he was afraid that the educated youth would cause trouble again.
But now that Shi Yan knew about it, Lin Weiguo told the truth.
"Xiao Shi, this time the commune does have a quota for the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, but you also know the situation in our brigade. It's impossible to get this quota, so I didn't tell the brigade before."
"As for now... I can't promise you anything. After all, we haven't even started raising silkworms yet."
Lin Ran was a little anxious. Putting aside other thoughts, she only wanted to repay Shi Yan's favor, so she was particularly concerned about the place in the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University this time.
"Dad, when is the deadline for recommendations?"
Lin Weiguo tilted his head and thought about it.
"It should be the end of August, it's still early."
Lin Ran estimated the time in his mind.
"It's only May now, and we still have at least three months. We can use this time to raise the silkworms. As long as we can see results, we can take them to the commune. I believe the commune leaders will not let go of this achievement."
"Then we can report Shi Yan, who proposed this plan. With such a great contribution, I think there is still great hope."
"If we can raise silkworms successfully, there will definitely be hope, but now we don't know how to raise them!"
When Lin Weiguo mentioned this, he looked at Shi Yan with anticipation.
As the person involved, Shi Yan pursed his lips tightly, regretting that he had just said too much.
But thinking about what he had promised his mother today, he hesitated again, feeling complicated.
He couldn't help but glance sideways at Lin Ran beside him. Seeing her smiling at him with encouragement in her almond-shaped eyes, Shi Yan finally let out a sigh of relief, driving away the mixed thoughts in his heart.
He closed his eyes to hide the ripples in his heart. When he opened them again, his dark eyes regained their former firmness, but he himself couldn't tell how much.
"Uncle Lin, I will ask about the specific steps of silkworm rearing as soon as possible. As for whether I can get a place at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, I'll just let it happen. I didn't originally ask for this place."
"That's going to be very troublesome!"
Lin Weiguo patted Shi Yan's shoulder with relief.
After saying this, the two discussed some personnel arrangements.
Lin Ran unconsciously looked at Shi Yan's profile, frowning and looking serious, and her thoughts gradually drifted away.
…
After Lin Ran and the others returned home, they were indeed waiting for another burst of "maternal love" from Lin Lao San.
At the dinner table, Shen Wenfang was still feeling upset.
"Why didn't you invite Shi Zhiqing over to eat with us just now? We're really grateful for his help this time."
Lin Weiguo looked at the sweet potato porridge with pickles on the table and said, "There's no vegetables at home. Let's wait until we buy some meat and then invite them over for dinner."
Speaking of this, Lin Ran suddenly remembered the bags and bags she brought back.
Fortunately, nothing was lost, otherwise her efforts would have been in vain.
At this moment, he said:
"Mom and Dad, I bought some meat today, and they're all live chickens. You can decide later if you want to process them."
"What? A live chicken?"
Shen Wenfang didn't even bother to eat. As soon as she put down her bowl and chopsticks, she immediately stood up to pick up the bags that Lin Ran brought back.
It would be fine if you didn't see it, but once you do, it's unbelievable.
"Oh my god! Why did you buy two chickens? Oh my god, these chickens are too fat!"
"Oh my God! Where did all this cloth come from?"
“Is this an egg cake?”
"Why are there even White Rabbit milk candies?"
"Is this a peach? It's so big! Could it be the peaches that the Queen Mother eats?"
The startling sound caused everyone in the yard to put down their bowls and chopsticks and gather around.
Even Lin Weiguo wiped his mouth and went to the main room with his hands behind his back.
Suddenly, only Lin Ran and Lin Lao San were left in the yard, still calmly drinking porridge.
No, to be more precise, only Lin Ran looked calm, while Lin Lao San had no appetite at all at this moment. He kept glancing towards the main hall and said with some concern:
"Little sister, please tell me the truth. Are you sure your parents agreed to let you sell the gold bracelet? Don't try to trick me. I'm already injured and can't withstand any more damage."
Upon hearing this, Lin Ran raised her eyelids and glanced at him, giving him a reassurance.
"Don't worry, your leg is injured. Even if your parents hit you, they will hit your head. They won't let you get hurt any more."
"Hey! Little sister, look at what you said, are you talking like a human being?"
Lin Laosan was not comforted at all. On the contrary, he was not stupid. He had heard from Lin Ran's words that it was her own decision to sell the gold bracelet today.
Now he couldn't sit still anymore. He had to escape from here quickly even if he had to crawl. War might break out soon, and he didn't want to be pushed onto the battlefield by Lin Ran!
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