"Oh, you mean Uncle Gu's third son? His son, Gu Changfeng, is serving in the army away from home. Aunt Xie must be missing him because he hasn't been back for a long time."
Chen Fenglan has been in the Hongqi Production Brigade for two years and knows a lot about the big and small things that happen in the brigade.
It's not shameful that Gu Changfeng joined the army. Just a few days ago, Gu Xiaoxiao, the youngest daughter of Gu's second uncle, was bragging to the brigade about having a brother who sends her a stipend every month.
"Sister Chen, after we go to Carpenter Wang's house tomorrow, could you take me to the Gu family's house?"
Now that he knew Gu Changfeng was in the same production brigade as him, he should go and see him.
That bloody gash cannot be ignored.
As for why she didn't go now? First, it's not good for a mother and child to be reunited, and it wouldn't be appropriate for her, an outsider, to disturb them. Second, it's inappropriate for an unmarried woman to go to someone else's house in the middle of the night.
What are you doing at the Gu family's place?
Could it be that the Gu family and Ruan Zhiqing are relatives? They've come to stay with relatives!
That's right.
Ruan Qiushui briefly recounted how Gu Changfeng had been injured while saving her that day.
"So I was thinking of taking something to thank them tomorrow."
We should continue to uphold the virtue of gratitude.
"Okay, then I'll take you there tomorrow."
Chen Fenglan didn't care; it was just on her way anyway.
"Ah, help!"
Ruan Qiushui was helping Chen Fenglan take the food out of the pot and plate it when this sudden shout almost made the food fall to the ground.
"What's wrong? What happened?"
Liu Pandi, who had been dawdling nearby, suddenly perked up and headed outside following the sound.
"this."
Ruan Qiushui recognized the voice, but wondered what trouble Qin Qiaoqiao had gotten herself into this time.
"Let's put the food on the table first, then go take a look."
There are so many people at the educated youth center. Liu Pandi just went there too, so it won't make a difference if they're the two of them. Dinner is the most important thing.
"Oh no! Oh no! The new educated youth Qin has fallen into the cesspool!"
Liu Pandi was eager to share, so she quickly ran back to the kitchen. Even though she was holding her nose, she couldn't hide her gossipy nature.
"Qin, a educated youth, went to the toilet and was startled by a toad. He slipped and fell in, getting covered in poop."
Liu Pandi spoke with great enthusiasm, her smile stretching almost to the back of her ears.
It's such a pity that Qin, the educated youth, was wearing a Dacron dress. It would have been so nice if she had worn it. It was just ruined by the excrement.
"Ruan Zhiqing, Liu Zhiqing, could you please boil a pot of water so that Qin Zhiqing can take a bath?"
He Yongjun entered the kitchen in a state of utter panic.
That Qin educated youth had a terrible temper; it was even more pungent than the smell of excrement in a cesspool.
They've already made such a fool of themselves, and they still have the nerve to keep cursing.
"Okay, I'll cook a pot right away."
I just finished cooking and haven't had time to put the fire away yet, so all I need to do now is add some firewood.
Ruan Qiushui was somewhat disappointed that she couldn't see such a classic scene, but thinking about the strong smell, she decided not to torture her nose.
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"When can we eat? We're starving!"
Liu Pandi swallowed hard as she looked at the sausage, her heart pounding like a cat's claws.
I don't know how long Qin Qiaoqiao took a shower, the food is already cold.
"Let's wait a little longer."
The kind-hearted He Yongjun spoke up.
For the first meal between the new and old educated youth, everyone should be present, right?
"Wait, wait, why should so many people wait for her alone? She smells terrible, and we don't even know if she's washed properly. If she's served, she'll disgust us to death."
Liu Pandi didn't care. When you're hungry, you have to eat. Who cares if it's the Heavenly King or your father?
Yu Guanghua, an old educated youth who had just returned from fetching water, was also somewhat dissatisfied and couldn't help but snort coldly.
Ruan Qiushui didn't care. Looking at the bland boiled cabbage, boiled potato slices, and the clear brown rice and sweet potato porridge, she had lost her appetite.
"How about this, I'll take Qin Qiaoqiao's portion inside, and we'll eat first."
Duan Zhiyu came up with a compromise.
I reckon Qin Qiaoqiao wouldn't have the face to eat with everyone.
"Okay, hurry up."
Liu Pandi agreed wholeheartedly and picked up her chopsticks to grab a sausage.
"What are you doing!"
Chen Fenglan slapped Liu Pandi's hand away.
If she succeeds, none of us will have anything to eat.
"I'll divide it up, you better behave yourself."
Chen Fenglan picked up the plate and put two slices of sausage in each person's bowl, which was just enough to distribute them.
She calculated it carefully when she cut it.
"We are able to eat meat today thanks to Ruan Zhiqing's generosity. After you have eaten the meat, please help out as much as you can in the future."
After spending only a short time together in the kitchen, Chen Fenglan had already included Ruan Qiushui in her protective circle and treated her like a younger sister.
"Of course."
The Li brothers, Li Haonan and Li Haobei, nodded affirmatively.
The beautiful young educated youth, Ruan, must be carefully protected.
"Of course, of course. We'll take care of Ruan Zhiqing's firewood and water from now on."
He Yongjun had a good impression of Ruan Qiushui and didn't mind helping her with small favors from time to time.
As for Yu Guanghua, who was standing to the side, he glanced at Ruan Qiushui, then lowered his head, seemingly lost in thought.
By the time everyone had finished eating, Qin Qiaoqiao still hadn't finished washing up.
"Let's not wait any longer, or Accountant Zhao should take a break. Duan and Qin are acquainted, so let's help them bring the grain back together."
Who knows when Qin Qiaoqiao will finish washing? He still needs to rest.
"She's just my neighbor's sister, there's nothing between us."
Duan Zhiyu didn't want to be seen as being associated with Qin Qiaoqiao in the eyes of outsiders, so he made a point of explaining, which he also wanted to say to Ruan Qiushui.
Ruan Qiushui: I decline the invitation.
He Yongjun led the way, explaining the arrangements for the educated youth settlement as they walked.
“At first, we ate together as educated youth, but then a small incident happened and we started eating separately.”
“It’s just that Yu and I don’t know how to cook, so we partnered with Chen. We were responsible for fetching water and chopping firewood, while she was responsible for cooking and washing dishes.”
"If you want to have a meal together, you can find someone to join you."
After He Yongjun finished speaking, he made a point of glancing at Duan Zhiyu.
He certainly didn't want Qin Qiaoqiao and Duan Zhiyu to also ask to team up with Chen Fenglan.
If you had to eat with someone who's so outspoken, brainless, and picky, wouldn't you be driven crazy?
"I will think about it carefully."
Duan Zhiyu nodded, knowing that the message was meant for him.
Neither he nor Qin Qiaoqiao can cook. If He Yongjun doesn't want them to cook together, who should they ask? They also don't know if Ruan Zhiqing would be willing.
Being able to cook for herself? Ruan Qiushui was naturally happy, but seeing Li Haonan and Li Haobei staring at her expectantly, she decided it was best not to say it now.
The brigade accountant's house wasn't far from the educated youth's residence; it took the group about five minutes to walk there.
"Who is it? In the middle of the night?"
The accountant's wife opened the door impatiently, but when she saw He Yongjun, she put on a polite face.
"He Zhiqing, what's the matter?"
After speaking, he looked back and sized up Ruan Qiushui and the other three.
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