Contrary to what the Zhang family thought, the five educated youth in the Zhangjia Village production team's yard didn't feel they had come to the wrong place. Unlike their enthusiastic classmates who believed the countryside was a vast world where they could achieve great things, they were not.
After receiving the notice that they were going to the Northeast, the elders in their respective families began to think of ways to piece together thick cotton-padded jackets and quilts, while asking around for information about the local customs and people in the northern rural areas.
Compared to those biased family members, they are undoubtedly lucky.
These five young people who were scattered in various corners of Hai City were picked out by the old captain from more than 20 people and gathered together by chance.
Of course, the old captain thought to himself that the children came from the same place and got along well with each other, and more importantly, they were the only quiet ones among the chattering group.
Tan Xiaoru, the girl who could rival Zhou Jiao in thinness, had heard about this county town from a distant cousin before she came. This cousin had served in the provincial military region and had just returned home after being discharged two years ago.
According to him, after asking his comrades for several days, he found that this county town was the best resettlement site because no one had ever starved to death in this county town before.
Upon hearing this, Tan Xiaoru's parents asked someone to use their connections and finally exchanged their daughter from the Great Northern Wilderness. Before leaving, the cousin found out some more information, but it was too late.
Several days and nights on the train, when she heard that her seatmate was assigned to the Guangming Brigade in Zhangjia Village, Tan Xiaoru reminded herself that Zhangjia Village was not far from her resettlement site and the customs of the people there should be similar.
But... she never imagined that luck would choose her. Ever since she'd heard he was the old captain of the Bright Brigade, she'd been keeping an eye on him. When he cheated and picked her, she'd happily run behind him. She'd already made up her mind: if it didn't work out, she'd beg for success with tears.
As the kind uncle said, this village not only has the best conditions but is also very united. Before we got on the bus, the uncle said that if anything happened, we should run to this village.
After being here for so long, she understood the reason. Not only did she understand it, she believed the other four also understood it. Because this village had confidence.
Besides the fact that 99% of the Zhang family was a prominent family, the old captain was known for his fairness and had a backer. The original ancestral hall had a photo of the Chairman hanging above it.
In this village, as long as the five of them obey the orders obediently and don't cause any trouble, no one from other villages will come and bully them.
As a girl, without any personal safety risks, Tan Xiaoru had a smile on her face even when she was exhausted and collapsed on the kang.
"Xiao Ru, the old captain just sent someone to tell us to go get the meat."
"Hahaha... I never thought that the village hunting team would share the game they hunted with us."
"We had fish two days ago, and today we have meat. Although I'm a little tired from work, why do I feel like life is getting better and better?"
As Tan Xiaoru listened to the little sisters' chatter, the smile on her face became brighter.
There are many junior and senior high school graduates like Tan Xiaoru across the country who voluntarily or semi-voluntarily go to the countryside, but are the feelings after shedding the sweat of their youth the same everywhere?
As the passionate wave of June 9th flooded into newspapers from all directions, Zhou Jiao thought it had nothing to do with her after she went to work.
But when she saw Cheng Ruzhu shaking with anger in front of her, she realized that it was impossible to live in this world without getting hurt.
In the bedroom of the Wen family, Zhou Jiao handed her a cup of tea and said, "Aunt, don't be anxious. Has cousin Xiaoxian signed up yet?" The cousin Xiaorong she was talking about was Cheng Ruzhu's eldest son Wen Zhixian.
"Not yet, but this damn kid is on a hunger strike at home. If his grandfather hadn't feigned illness, he would have run away long ago. And it's not easy for me to discuss it with your aunt over the phone."
"Have you ever thought about the reason? Maybe you and my uncle are fed up with him talking about the college entrance exam all the time?"
Cheng Ruzhu paused, "Really?"
Zhou Jiao thought it was very likely. How old was Xiaoyu? He was already telling Ping'an that his parents were good at everything except always studying.
In addition, his ancestors were scholars, and if Grandpa Wen had not been forced to do so, he would have disdained to serve as a soldier. With such a grandfather, you can imagine the pressure on the children.
"So what do you say we should do?"
Seeing Cheng Ruzhu, who treated her like her own daughter, looking so haggard, Zhou Jiao, who didn't like to meddle in other people's affairs, couldn't remain indifferent. After hesitating for a moment, she asked, "How about I talk to my cousin?"
"Your uncle just wants you to come over and brainwash him." Cheng Ruzhu waved her hand, "Go ahead. If he doesn't listen, beat him up."
Zhou Jiao didn't have the ability to persuade a rebellious teenager. She had to tempt him. Besides, what would happen if he got into college? She couldn't say these words.
"Aunt, if my cousin really doesn't want to go to school, have you and my uncle thought about the arrangements afterwards? We can't just leave him sitting around at home."
"His grandfather wants him to study for another year."
Zhou Jiao sighed inwardly. I knew it would be like this!
"But the situation is different now. If he doesn't run to the Great Northern Wilderness, let him go to work first."
Zhou Jiao nodded and was silent for a moment. She asked softly, "What about your second cousin? He's about to go to high school. You should make plans soon."
She couldn't say anything more.
Cheng Ruzhu held her hand and said, "What kind of fate do you have, little aunt? When you gave birth to three sons, everyone said it was good, but I said daughters are better."
"Look, I raised him with great difficulty, but now he won't obey me. When I get married in the future, will I still have a good life?"
Zhou Jiao laughed, "Aunt, I also have three sons."
"well……"
Seeing Cheng Ruzhu sighing and about to speak again, Zhou Jiao quickly retreated.
When they got to Wen Zhixian's room, the brat was still playing dead. Zhou Jiao said he'd been spoiled! If her family was safe, she'd personally take him to the mines without a word. Just wait and see if he'd behave after two months.
Zhou Jiao pulled a chair and sat down. "Okay, tell me, where do you want to go? The Great Northern Wilderness, right? It's a nice place, and you have a positive mindset."
Wen Zhixian secretly opened one eye and looked at the door, then saw the others and jumped up, "Sister, I told you that you can understand me. I told you that our whole class has signed up, even the female students are going."
I beg you to understand! Zhou Jiao rolled her eyes secretly, "Okay, so you're willing to travel thousands of miles to be a flower protector for a beautiful woman?"
Wen Zhixian blushed with embarrassment, "I don't have so many bad intentions."
"How can this be considered a bad intention? Young Mu Ai, is there someone you like who has also signed up?"
“No, no…”
Zhou Jiao rolled her eyes at the silly boy who kept shaking his head. It would be easy to hold his hand if there was no emotion involved.
"Since you want to go, how about I tell you about it?"
Wen Zhixian glanced at the door and nodded quickly.
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