When they arrived at the brigade, the villagers turned a blind eye to their work and did not interfere too much.
After all, although they both came under the banner of receiving re-education from poor and lower-middle peasants, they had actually already smoothed out all the connections. As long as they didn't cause any major problems, the villagers wouldn't bother them.
The last time Qin Ruanruan went to see Zhang Shengli, Zhang Shengli proudly told her:
"Qilina trusted me so much that she gave me almost all her money and notes for safekeeping. If you need anything in the future, you can tell me. As long as I can do it, I will definitely do it for you."
Qin Ruanruan sneered inwardly after hearing this. This scumbag must still be the same as when he was with Qin Wan, guiding Qiu Lina to put all the money with him. But on the surface, she still pretended to be envious.
She knew that although Zhang Shengli was a little clever, he was just a small-time character who liked to show off.
Zhang Shengli also told Qin Runruan that after Qiu Lina's parents transferred him and Qiu Lina back to the city, he could make some moves to transfer Qin Runruan back to the city as well.
Hearing this, Qin Ruanruan almost laughed out loud. She thought to herself, this Zhang Shengli is really naive! Do you think it’s so easy to return to the city? However, she still held back her laughter and continued to pretend to be very grateful and said:
"That's great, thank you, Brother Shengli. Without you, I don't know what I would do in the future!"
Qin Ruanruan didn't rely on Zhang Shengli for her return to the city. She knew that in a few years, the country would resume the college entrance examination, and by then, almost all the educated youth would be able to return to the city. So, she kept studying hard, hoping to pass the college entrance examination and return to the city.
As for people like Zhang Shengli, she just dealt with them and didn't really believe that he could help her return to the city.
But this does not mean that she can not express her gratitude to Zhang Shengli. On the contrary, she not only thanked Zhang Shengli, but also praised him highly, as if he was her savior.
She knew very well that it was better to be kind to others than to make enemies with them, especially in this special era. When dealing with an arrogant person like Zhang Shengli, all problems could be solved as long as she praised him.
Zhang Shengli was probably so flattered that he took out five dollars from his pocket and gave it to Qin Ruanruan, saying to her:
"Buy some more delicious food to replenish your body, so that your bones don't rub against me later."
These words made people speechless, but Qin Ruanruan still took the money, secretly happy in her heart.
Qin Runrun arrived in the village and found out where Zhang Shengli and Qiu Lina worked. She found them and told them again what happened in the Red Flag Brigade.
Of course, she also poured all the dirty water on Qin Wan's head:
"...She said you kept pestering her and called you ungrateful and a complete scumbag!"
Zhang Shengli got angry when he heard this: "This Qin Wan! How could she slander me like this?" His face turned gloomy and his eyes flashed with anger.
Qin Ruanruan said with tears in her eyes: "Brother Shengli, she actually said that I hooked up with you. Tell me how she could be so vicious and surround so many people to ruin my reputation.
Others may not know what happened to us at that time, but how could you not know? As soon as I denied it, Qin Wan asked me to come to you. I didn't want to trouble you, but she didn't want to either!" Her voice was full of grievance and helplessness, which made people feel sympathy.
Zhang Shengli raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of pride:
"She may want to meet me. She was pestering me from the beginning, you should all know that. This is good, I'll go over and make my position clear to everyone that I will not marry her." His tone was firm, as if he had already made the final decision.
Qiu Lina frowned, a trace of anger flashed in her eyes:
"This Qin Wan is throwing dirty water on Brother Shengli. I will never let her off. I will tear her mouth apart." Her voice was full of anger, and she seemed very dissatisfied with Qin Wan's behavior.
When Qin Ruanruan heard what Qiu Lina said, she hurriedly said anxiously: "Sister Lina, I really didn't seduce Brother Shengli. You don't know how suspicious my second sister is. She can't stand seeing anyone with Brother Shengli. In fact, I have always regarded Brother Shengli as my brother."
Her eyes revealed sincerity and innocence, hoping to gain Qiu Lina's understanding.
Qiu Lina watched the intimate behavior between Zhang Shengli and Qin Ruanruan, and she couldn't help feeling uncomfortable. But after hearing Qin Ruanruan's explanation, she gradually felt relieved.
She thought she might be too sensitive and misunderstood their relationship. She secretly warned herself not to be as suspicious as Qin Wan and to remain generous and tolerant.
After all, she didn't want to repeat the same mistake and become the second Qin Wan to be misunderstood.
She said to Qin Ruanruan with some regret:
"Ruanruan, I'm sorry to have wronged you, but don't worry, I will help you get justice! Let's go find Qin Wan now and tell her the truth. Let her know that you didn't seduce Brother Shengli, and everything was a misunderstanding caused by her suspicion. Brother Shengli broke up with her only because of their personality incompatibility, and it has nothing to do with you."
Qin Ruanruan immediately showed a happy expression when she heard it, and nodded quickly:
"Okay, Sister Lina, you understand me the best! I knew you would stand by me! Unlike my sister, who is always suspicious, always doubting this and that. In the end, she annoyed Brother Shengli so much that he had no choice but to break up with her."
As they were talking, they found the captain, asked for leave, and hurried over on their bicycles. Since the two villages were close to each other, they soon arrived in front of Qin Wan and others.
Zhang Shengli couldn't help but feel a surge of regret when he saw Qin Wan now. He found that Qin Wan was now more graceful and radiant than before, which made him feel extremely regretful.
He thought to himself, how wonderful it would have been if he had been able to savor a woman like this back then? Unfortunately, it was too late now.
Qin Wan looked at Zhang Shengli's lustful eyes constantly scanning her, feeling disgusted and her stomach churning.
She couldn't understand how the original owner could have tolerated such a man?
Qiu Lina saw Zhang Shengli constantly looking at Qin Wan, and was afraid that there was still some affection between them, so she hurried forward and said to Qin Wan:
"Brother Shengli no longer likes you. Stop trying to seduce him by using the excuse of looking for him to solve your problems."
Qin Ruanruan also stepped forward and echoed: "Second sister, I have found Zhang Shengli for you. You can ask him to see if I seduced him at that time."
However, Qin Wan ignored Qiu Lina and Qin Ruanruan, but walked straight to Zhang Shengli, staring at him closely, and asked in a cold voice:
"When exactly did you get together with Qin Ruanruan?"
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