Although we live in a new era, many people's minds are still bound by outdated ideas.
In Liu Yi's opinion, the word "widow" sounded unlucky, and she had no desire to live in that house.
"I'm not going to this place," Liu Yi said willfully, completely ignoring the wink Guo was giving her. Instead, she tugged at Guo's arm and said coquettishly, "Auntie, tell me about other places."
Liu Yi thought this way, but Lu Qingyan didn't think the same way.
Widows of this era often had somewhat complicated stories; their husbands had likely died in the war, and they were families of martyrs. And since Aunt Guo mentioned Widow Ma's family, she must be a decent person.
"Then I'll stay at their house," Lu Qingyan said with a smile, easing Aunt Guo's embarrassment.
Liu Yi immediately gave Lu Qingyan a gloating look.
Aunt Guo and Captain Guo then talked about the other families. In the end, Zhao Guoan chose Guo Yougen's family, which consisted of an old man with three sons. Cao Bin chose Guo Cungen's family, which consisted of an elderly couple and two sons.
Liu Yi, after much deliberation, finally chose Guo Damin's family. The three families lived together: the eldest son and daughter-in-law had a son and a daughter, the second son and daughter-in-law had three daughters, and the third son was still unmarried and had a young unmarried girl. Putting everything else aside, they had the most people in the family, and every time the rations were distributed, their family received the most.
Liu Yi knew very well what she was doing. She had been pampered by her family since she was a child and had never done any farm work. This family had the most grain, so they would definitely get a lot of food. Even if she did little work, she could still get some food from them.
I have to say, she's got a pretty good plan.
But we'll have to wait and see how things turn out. The other three were well aware that while a large family might have more strength, living under one roof inevitably leads to some unpleasantness.
Based on this calculation, it's better for families with fewer people living together.
But Liu Yi insisted on doing so, and she couldn't even understand Aunt Guo's hints. So the three of them didn't go against her at this time, otherwise she would have thought they couldn't stand to see her doing well.
Cao Bin adjusted his glasses and thanked Captain Guo and Aunt Guo.
After resting for a night, Captain Guo led the four men to their lodgings.
Many people stared at them along the way. Although there have been countless educated youth sent to the countryside over the years, city dwellers have seen them so often that it's nothing special. But this time was a little different from usual. In the past, most of the people who came were handsome men and pretty women, but this group of people seemed exceptionally good-looking.
Moreover, the female educated youth walking at the very back was as beautiful as a fairy from heaven, leaving many people in the village stunned.
Those fierce wives grabbed their husbands' ears and threatened them viciously, but their eyes couldn't help but look in that direction.
This girl is really beautiful!
“Young Master Lu, this is Grandma Ma’s house,” Captain Guo said, pointing to the large bungalow in front of them.
The old lady Ma who took Lu Qingyan in was a very gentle old lady. After leaving Lu Qingyan the key to the guest room next door that she always cleaned, she quietly left, giving her space to pack her things.
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