Chapter 100: The Heartless Educated Youth in the Period Literature (5)
"Su Zhiqing, don't be angry. I asked my father, and he said that this kind of quota for returning to the city will usually be issued after the New Year. It's only June now, so don't be anxious." Liang Wenshu said flatteringly.
"Besides, you just went to the countryside. This kind of return to the city quota is usually given to those educated youth who have been in the countryside for a long time."
Su Yu opened her eyes wide when she heard this: "But you promised me..."
The beauty, with tears in her eyes, asked him for something.
Liang Wenshu was very happy: "Su Zhiqing, don't worry, I will definitely do what I promised you. My father loves me the most. As long as I talk to him, there is nothing I can't do."
Su Yu finally felt relieved and gave him a reluctant look: "Then I'll leave it to you, Comrade Liang."
Su Yu is generous with her smile to those who can benefit her.
For example, Shao Jinglin, he can help himself with his work.
Su Yu doesn't like working because it will roughen her hands and tan her face. In a few months, she will be like the women working in the fields every day. She is very self-aware and knows that she is too delicate and lazy and cannot bear this kind of hardship, so she finds someone who can endure hardship to do it for her in advance.
For example, Liang Wenshu in front of her can help her get a spot to return to the city.
But the chance to return to the city is elusive, and who knows if it will be successful in the end.
Su Yu felt that her attitude towards Liang Wenshu was not as good as Shao Jinglin's, which was understandable.
After receiving the affirmation from his sweetheart, Liang Wenshu excitedly grabbed Su Yu's hand and said, "Don't worry, Su Zhiqing, I'll take care of this matter!"
Su Yu pulled her hand back, but it didn't move.
Liang Wenshu looks thin and weak, but he is actually quite strong.
Su Yu once again hated her thin and weak body.
"Okay, leave now. It's not good if someone sees us. You know, I just went to the countryside not long ago. If someone sees me and spreads gossip, I will be too embarrassed to see anyone. If that happens, I might as well die..."
Liang Wenshu was startled and immediately said distressedly: "Don't talk nonsense, what's the point of dying or not? Can't I just leave?"
After confirming that Su Yu and Shao Jinglin had no other relationship, Liang Wenshu felt relieved. Before leaving, he couldn't help asking, "When can we be together openly? This is the first time in my life that I have loved someone so much."
He suddenly spoke with great emotion: "Su Zhiqing, you know, you are the girl God has given me. From the first moment I saw you, I fell in love at first sight."
"I can't wait to make our relationship public. Every time I see those shameless men looking at you, I feel so uncomfortable. I wish I could ask my dad to go to the Youth Hostel to propose marriage tomorrow."
Liang Wenshu has the common problem of pedantic literati. He has studied for several years but does not do any productive work. He has nowhere to use his energy, but talks about love all the time, which makes people feel jealous.
Su Yu got goosebumps all over her body.
She said perfunctorily: "It's not the right time yet, let's wait a little longer."
Seeing that Liang Wenshu wanted to say something else, Su Yu frowned and said, "Liang Wenshu, are you going to leave or not?"
Liang Wenshu was reluctant to leave: "Su Zhiqing..."
Su Yu took a deep breath and smiled, "It's ok to make it public. I'm so tired these days. If you go to the field and help me harvest the remaining wheat tomorrow, I'll agree."
Su Yu added: "It's not much, just three or four acres of land. You are alone and can't ask others for help. Can you do it?"
Not much... three or four acres... one person...
Liang Wenshu was silent for a moment, then groaned, "Su Zhiqing is trying to embarrass me."
Obviously he has a clear understanding of himself.
Looking at the thin figure walking away, Su Yu curled her lips in disgust.
In this countryside where you have to work every day, people like Shao Jinglin make you feel safer.
Besides, Shao Jinglin is not bad looking, with neat and handsome features, thick eyebrows and big eyes. He is neither too rough nor thin and feminine. He is just the right kind of handsome, with sharp features, tall and straight, which is in line with the traditional masculine aesthetic.
A hundred times better than a pretty boy like Liang Wenshu.
Su Yu sighed, it would be a long and arduous journey for the male protagonist to work and support her.
Not long after, Liang Wenshu came back.
Su Yu raised her eyebrows: "Have you changed your mind?"
Liang Wenshu was embarrassed: "No...but I can ask my dad to help you find an easier job!"
It’s best to stay away from Shao Jinglin.
"for example?"
Liang Wenshu thought about it, and suddenly an idea came to him: "What do you think about raising pigs?"
…
Su Yu finally did not agree. Firstly, she did not know how to raise pigs, and she could not take responsibility if the pigs died.
Secondly, the pig-raising business was done by Liang Wenshu's second sister-in-law. She didn't think that Liang Wenshu, a man who just ate free meals at home, could snatch such a good job from his second sister-in-law.
Alas, no man can be trusted.
★The next day, looking at the wheat fields that were already visible to the end and Shao Jinglin, a workaholic who never got tired, Su Yu, who was carried away, silently added a sentence - except the male protagonist.
At noon, in order to work harder, most people do not go home.
People sat on the edge of the field to rest for a while and chat.
It would be best if someone brings you food so you can eat it hot. If no one brings you food, just take two pancakes in the morning and eat them at noon.
As luck would have it, no one brought food to Shao Jinglin and Su Yu.
Su Yu was an educated youth with no relatives or friends, so it was understandable that no one brought her food, but Shao Jinglin... Thinking of the male protagonist's life experience, Su Yu sighed.
When Shao Jinglin was ten years old, his father died of snake poisoning. A few years later, his eldest brother went to the river to catch fish and drowned. Since then, only mother and son were left in the family. His mother was blind. Shao Jinglin, who was only fifteen years old, was forced to shoulder the burden of life.
It's really a bad fate.
But even so, he did not complain, and even used his rest time to read and study.
Su Yu was touched: He really is like that, I am crying my heart out.
Although she knew the reason, Su Yu remained calm and asked curiously, "Brother Jinglin, why didn't your family send you food?"
The two of them sat together, chewing dry and hard biscuits and chatting about random things. Most of the time, Su Yu was the one talking and Shao Jinglin was the one listening. Before they knew it, they were on this topic.
But...Brother Jinglin?
Shao Jinglin couldn't help but think of what he said yesterday, "Brother Jinglin". How come he changed his name after one night...
Not wanting to ask, Shao Jinglin took a sip of water and swallowed the dry biscuit.
"Well, it's not convenient for my family to send it."
He didn't want to tell outsiders too much about family matters, but when he saw the girl's curious eyes, as if expecting him to continue, Shao Jinglin paused and still spoke out.
There are no fancy words, nor is there any sadness, it is just a statement of fact.
It's like telling someone else's story.
"…That's it." Shao Jinglin said, lowered his head, took a bite of the cake, and fell silent.
I thought I would hear Su Zhiqing's words of comfort, but after a long time, she was silent. The only sound I could hear was the rustling of the wind blowing through the wheat shoots. It was so quiet.
Shao Jinglin couldn't help but look up, and was suddenly met with a pair of tearful eyes, and was stunned.
Their eyes met, Su Yu's eyelashes trembled slightly, and tears fell at the right time.
Su Yu looked distressed: "Brother Jinglin, you must have had a hard time these years."
"If I were you, I wouldn't know how to survive. I have been useless since I was a child and can't do anything well. Brother Jinglin is so young but can support a family. He is like a hero. It's really amazing." The heartache in Su Yu's eyes was soon replaced by admiration.
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