But all this beauty was shattered by the work bell. Xie Yan sadly got up and began his daily routine as an old ox: carrying wheat!
The winding mountain road and the heavy wheat on his back weighed down Xie Yan, making his eyes vacant.
When a person is very tired, they have no thoughts. He doesn't even have the strength to say he's tired anymore; he just hopes he can get off work when the day comes.
This life of cattle and horses is truly unbearable for humans!
Every minute and every second is torture! Each day feels like an eternity!
Look at that old ox in the team, it gets better treatment than Xie Yan. It travels on the main roads, and although it carries more loads, it gets an extra meal when it gets home at night.
These winding and difficult roads meant that the wheat had to be carried back by manpower!
The most important thing was the food we ate every day. It was definitely the worst food I had ever eaten at the thank-you banquet. Not only was it not oily, but it was also disgusting.
After one bite, I didn't want a second! If it weren't for the fact that I would go hungry if I didn't eat it, Xie Yan wouldn't even want to eat that stuff.
Xie Yan slowly carried the wheat up a small hill. After catching his breath, he saw a ridge where he could rest. He quickly went over and sat down on the ridge to rest. The moment he put the wheat on the ridge, Xie Yan breathed a long sigh of relief. The heavy wheat that had been pressing down on him was finally willing to be lifted off his body by a centimeter. A breeze blew in, bringing a slight coolness.
Xie Yan's clothes, soaked with sweat, clung to his back. Although it was a little uncomfortable, he had no energy to care. His shoulders ached terribly from the straps. He rubbed his sore shoulders and sat on the embankment, panting heavily!
The scorching sun hung in the sky, making everyone below sweat profusely!
Xie Yan stared in surprise at the wheat that looked like a small mountain, very curious about who was so strong. When he got closer, he saw that it was Yu Yuehui. He could hardly believe his eyes. It really was Miss Yu!
This girl is amazing!
He had heard before that Yu Yue had incredible strength and could knock down a man with one punch, but he thought it was just an exaggeration. However, seeing her carrying a mountain of wheat so easily on her back, he believed it now.
This girl is incredibly strong!
Seeing her approach, Xie Yan smiled at Yu Yuehui, inwardly marveling, "She's truly a woman who rivals any man! A heroine among women!"
Seeing Xie Yan's smile, Yu Yue couldn't help but smile even wider. Then, remembering what she was carrying, she nimbly walked over to Xie Yan and rested on the ridge.
Looking around and seeing no one was coming, he asked in a low voice, "Would you like some eggs?"
Xie Yan unconsciously swallowed, looked around to make sure no one else was there, and then asked uncertainly, "Miss Yu, do you have eggs?"
Yu Yue nodded: "I have some, do you want to eat some now?"
Xie Yan's eyes widened. There was something there already! He glanced uncertainly at her pocket; it was bulging and definitely looked like it contained something. "Cooked?"
Yu Yue nodded.
Xie Yan's throat, which had been parched, involuntarily began to drool; he really wanted to eat! Fortunately, his reason frantically pulled his outstretched hand away, and he asked somewhat embarrassedly, "How much?"
Yu Yuehui kept a straight face, a little angry that Xie Yan kept bringing up money with her. She wanted to say something, but she remembered what Yingtao had said: men have a strong sense of pride. Besides, Xie Yan was the man she had her eye on, so she held back. She adjusted her facial expression and said indifferently, "Two cents!"
Upon hearing that it was priced the same as raw eggs, Xie Yan immediately said, "I'll take it!"
After speaking, he looked intently at Yu Yuehui.
Xie Yan's eyes followed Yu Yuehui's movements, and when he saw her take two eggs out of her pocket, he immediately beamed with joy, thinking that this Miss Yu was simply the best girl in the world!
Look how cool he was at taking out the eggs!
Xie Yan held the eggs in one hand and rummaged in his pocket with the other, finally pulling out five cents and handing it to Yu Yuehui. "Miss Yuehui, I'm so sorry! Here's the money!"
Yu Yue took the items and, seeing that they cost five cents, said somewhat displeasedly, "There are four portions, that's too much!"
Xie Yan waved goodbye, saying, "It's not much; this is what you deserve, Yue Hui."
Yu Yuehui wanted to say something more, but when she heard him call her Yuehui, she was so happy that she stopped caring about anything else.
The two of them secretly exchanged items, like spies making a rendezvous.
Xie Yan got the egg and didn't even care if his hands were clean. He quickly cracked the shell and ate it. It was so delicious. Xie Yan hadn't eaten an egg in so long!
He ate too fast and choked. Just as he was pounding his chest, a water bottle was handed to him. He instinctively reached for it and drank from it.
I only realized after I finished drinking that this wasn't my own water bottle!
He was drinking from the girl's water bottle!
He blushed slightly with embarrassment and stammered, "Miss Yu... I'm so sorry! I'll wash this kettle and return it to you later? Or if you're not in a hurry, I can go to town to buy you a new one while I'm resting?"
Although that's what he said, Xie Yan still hoped that Yu Yue would clean the ticket and return it, because he really didn't have any tickets to buy!
Exchanging tickets with someone else is a bit of a hassle!
Yu Yuehui snatched the water bottle from Xie Yan's hand and said calmly, "It's okay, I'll wash up when I get home!"
Xie Yan looked at Yu Yuehui with gratitude. This girl was simply too good, a living Bodhisattva!
Yu Yuehui felt a little embarrassed by the stares, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes darted around.
She had secretly hidden the eggs today. Yesterday, knowing that Xie Yan was carrying wheat here today, she asked her father to transfer her here as well, specifically to wait for Xie Yan.
He's been working so hard lately, he's lost so much weight! I should prepare more food for him in the future.
After resting, the two slowly started walking towards the wheat field. On the way, they ran into Shen Jianguo, a rare encounter indeed!
Look at Shen Jianguo, it's normal for girls to like him. They're both carrying wheat, but unlike Xie Yan who's panting heavily, Shen Jianguo's forehead is slightly damp, his fair face is flushed—the flush is just right, and his shirt is soaked with sweat. He's a picture of a handsome man with slightly damp hair!
Let alone others, even Xie Yan wanted to take a few more glances!
This guy was quite aloof in the dorm, and with Song Jianshe always at his beck and call, he and Xie Yan barely exchanged a few words, let alone witnessed this scene.
Xie Yan couldn't help but glance over there a few more times, not to mention everyone else. Apart from the men who huffed and snorted with disdain, young girls, married women, and even older women would take a second look.
Indeed, everyone has a love for beauty, regardless of age.
Seeing that his view was blocked by others, Xie Yan regretfully withdrew his gaze.
This guy's looks are even better than male celebrities on TV with makeup on! And it's free to watch.
Aside from being too tired and having terrible food, Xie Yan here is really great. Not only is the environment nice and you can see beautiful scenery everywhere, but there are also free beauties to look at!
What a perfect place to retire!
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