Xu Ningyan sneered: "You all know that having a stain on your record means your life is over? You deliberately provoked Brother Gu just now, weren't you trying to take action against him and ruin his future? What, you only feel the pain when the knife is stuck in your own throat?"
"And you, don't pretend to be speaking up for everyone now! If you hadn't been pretending to persuade them while actually stirring things up, those three people probably wouldn't have expected this, right?"
"You want to know the news but don't want to step forward, so you hide in the back and push others out? Does this hypocrite think everyone else is stupid?"
With just a few words, Xia Wei's true colors were exposed.
Not only did the educated youth who was vomiting stop after hearing this, but the other two educated youths also changed their expressions and involuntarily moved a little further away from Xia Wei.
Xia Wei's eyes flickered. "You, what nonsense are you talking about! I, I didn't! Don't you believe me?"
The male educated youth who had just drunk a mouthful of swill wiped his mouth, turned around and pounced on Xia Wei, pinning him down and throwing two punches at Xia Wei's face.
Caught off guard, Xia Wei only had time to let out a scream.
The other two educated youths, who had been doused with cold water, also rushed over, and the three of them gave Xia Wei a sound beating, leaving him no chance to fight back.
The two educated youths who weren't splashed wanted to step forward and break up the fight, but all three of them were covered in the smell of swill and were wet and slippery, so they couldn't bring themselves to do it. They just stood there, shouting, "Stop fighting! Stop fighting—"
Xu Ningyan was speechless. None of these educated youths were of any use.
In the end, Gu Zhiyuan couldn't stand it anymore, mainly because it was too noisy.
It's so hot, and three, no, four swill-loving people are wrestling in front of their own homes. The smell is truly awful.
He didn't even lift a finger; he took the swill bucket, went to the river to fetch a bucket of water, and poured it directly over the swill.
The four of them immediately came to their senses.
Looking back at Gu Zhiyuan's cold face, and Xu Ningyan with her arms crossed and a mocking expression on her face.
Then I looked at myself, completely disheveled.
The group was so ashamed that they didn't dare to lift their heads. They mumbled an apology and ran away.
After everyone had gone far away, Gu Zhiyuan went to the yard to get a shovel. The two of them shoveled soil together to cover up the traces of swill at the door. They then poured some water on it, tamped it down, and then went to the river to wash their hands.
While washing her hands, Xu Ningyan couldn't help but say, "I should have splashed something else. Splashing swill has only hurt us!"
Even now, I can still smell the swill.
Gu Zhiyuan was in a very good mood. As someone who always loved cleanliness, even cleaning up the filth had not affected his good mood at all.
From the moment Xu Ningyan told him to move aside and splashed swill all over the educated youth, his previously depressed mood instantly cleared up.
He finally saw through her; Xu Ningyan was just a two-faced little liar!
I thought this little girl was going to distance herself from me, and her refusal to go to the county town with me was just a lie.
Otherwise, why would she rush to the front without hesitation whenever something happens, shielding herself and protecting herself no matter what she faces?
Especially that one sentence, "My Brother Gu," touched the softest spot in Gu Zhiyuan's heart.
At that moment, his gaze towards Xu Ningyan suddenly became dark and unfathomable, as if he could swallow her whole.
In other words, Xu Ningyan was so focused on hurling insults at the time that she didn't notice anything amiss; otherwise, she probably would have run away with her lackey overnight.
At this moment, Gu Zhiyuan had calmed down his agitated emotions considerably, but the joy in his eyes was still immediately apparent.
His tone was gentle, as if he were coaxing a child: "Thanks to Ah Ning today, you really gave me a good scolding! Thank you, brother!"
Xu Ningyan puffed out her chest smugly: "From now on, leave things like this to me! If you're too embarrassed to ask, let me do it! Humph, the most infuriating thing is that Xia Wei, he thinks he's so smart, he treats everyone else like fools!"
"I've exposed him, and he won't have an easy time at the educated youth settlement anymore! Let them fight amongst themselves! Don't try to drag us into this!"
Gu Zhiyuan nodded repeatedly, agreeing, "A-Ning is right! If anyone causes me trouble again, I'll be counting on you, A-Ning! So, you see, I really can't do without you! If you hadn't come with me to the county town, I would have had no one to stand up for me if I had been wronged at the machine factory—"
Damn it! Xu Ningyan looked at Gu Zhiyuan's weak and helpless appearance, and her mouth was faster than her brain: "Big brother, don't worry! You go to the county town first, and I'll pack my things at home! Once I'm done, I'll come to the county town to find you! Don't worry about the house, I'll stay in the dormitory at the department store first, and then I'll come to see you every day. Let's see who dares to bully you!"
I regretted it as soon as I said it! I wish I could slap myself right then and there!
That'll teach you to be weak-willed! That'll teach you to be seduced by the handsome looks of a powerful figure!
Gu Zhiyuan then realized that Xu Ningyan was actually more responsive to gentle persuasion than force.
Moreover, they especially can't stand seeing themselves looking gloomy.
Got it!
If he had known, why did he scare her like that? He could have just pretended to be more aggrieved.
While mentally planning how to play the victim later, he quickly replied, "Then it's settled! This way, brother can rest assured! You must go to the county town as soon as possible!"
What else could Xu Ningyan do?
I could only reluctantly agree.
Neither Gu Zhiyuan nor Xu Ningyan slept well that night.
Gu Zhiyuan was thinking about what to do next after arriving in the county town.
Xu Ningyan, on the other hand, regretted it all night.
When they woke up in the morning, both of them had huge dark circles under their eyes.
Xu Ningyan absentmindedly packed Gu Zhiyuan's luggage.
Gu Zhiyuan became even more certain. This little girl might be stubborn during the day, but at night, she probably still couldn't bear to part with him and was worried about him.
He felt increasingly urgent and knew he had to quicken his pace.
Xu Ningyan packed a large bag for Gu Zhiyuan, in addition to the things Gu Zhiyuan had packed himself.
Xu Ningyan stuffed everything into it, including food and other necessities.
Gu Zhiyuan didn't stop her, watching her pack with a smile in his eyes.
Finally, when they saw him off, a bullock cart arranged by the brigade leader was already waiting at the door to pick him up and take Gu Zhiyuan to the commune's bus station.
Xu Ningyan originally planned to send the person to the commune.
Gu Zhiyuan felt sorry for her. It was alright in the morning, but it was hot when she came back. What if she got heatstroke?
Moreover, he was already reluctant to part with the girl and wished he could take her away right now.
Once we get to the commune, things will probably be even worse.
After loading the things onto the oxcart, Gu Zhiyuan gave Xu Ningyan a deep look, ruffled her hair, and sighed softly, "Ning, get ready and come to the county town soon. I'll be waiting for you!"
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