At this moment, a slender figure walked in carrying a cup of health tea: "Zhao Nan only married a country woman because Xiang Dong and I were forced to leave the team and be sent to the countryside. That's why he gave up and married a country woman."
The woman appeared to be in her late thirties, wearing a khaki suit that was a modified version of a Soviet-style women's military uniform, which accentuated her still slender waist.
Her skin was fair and delicate, her features were slender and gentle, and even her short, ear-length hair, which was very common at the time, only made her look gentle and stylish.
There are almost no signs of aging on her.
"Sister He," Secretary Qiu greeted her politely with a nod.
He Su nodded to him.
Rong Wenwu's expression darkened further at her words: "Being a stepmother is tough, you've had it tough. That kid got into trouble on his own, and I was the one who kicked him out of the group. It has nothing to do with you."
He slammed his teacup down and snorted, "I think he's trying to drive me crazy, deliberately going against me!"
He Su looked at Rong Wenwu, seemingly somewhat helpless: "Old Rong, I'll be happy as long as you understand how difficult it is for me to be a stepmother, but please don't be angry."
She sighed, "These years haven't been easy for my child either. He endured it all, and eventually lost his spirit. He thought there was no hope left, so he married a girl from the countryside."
Rong Wenwu felt a sharp pain in his heart. Zhao Nan was his most outstanding son. Which of the boys in the compound was not afraid of him?
His old comrades-in-arms all envied him, only regretting that they could not have a son like him!
How could he not know that his son was wronged?
but……
Rong Wenwu's face darkened further: "In those years, the situation and struggles were severe. Who could easily endure it? A person who can lose his edge with just a little bit of hardship is not worthy of being my son."
Seeing her husband's disappointed expression, He Su gently massaged Rong Wenwu's shoulders.
She gently comforted him, "Alright, Lao Rong, isn't Qin Hongxing supposed to go to the Southwest Province to check on Zhaonan for us after the New Year? We'll see what the situation is like there then."
When Rong Wenwu heard Qin Hongxing's name, he frowned: "That child, she is from our family... I'm sorry for her."
He Su smiled and said, "Old Rong, you know the situation in the countryside. These days, not many people go out of their way to get a marriage certificate. Maybe Zhao Nan didn't even get a certificate. They just put together a few banquets. There's still room for reconciliation."
Rong Wenwu frowned and concluded firmly, "In short—I will not approve of the marriage that Zhao Nan arranged himself. His wife must be a woman who can support his work!"
It's not that country girls are bad; he himself came from the countryside. It's just that most rural people are simple and honest, inexperienced, and wouldn't be able to handle the complex situation in the capital.
Moreover, things are different now. They are fighting in different places, so they have to be more careful in everything they do and can't afford to make a single mistake.
Rong Wenwu rubbed his temples: "That girl... I will do my best to give her everything she wants in compensation. After all, it is our Rong family that has wronged her."
He Su gently served him a cup of herbal tea: "Yes, as long as she's willing to leave, everything is fine. Zhao Nan will understand your good intentions as a father in the future."
She looked out the window, a dark light flickering in her eyes, making it impossible to guess what she was thinking.
Winter is here, and the wind is blowing...
...
"This winter wind is chilling!" Ning Yuan stamped her feet in the cold in the yard and quickly packed a few things into her cloth bag.
Little Whitey circled around her happily and ingratiatingly in the yard, its big, bright green eyes blinking, and it licked her palm.
She patted the wolf's head as it approached and said, "Come with me to Grandpa Tang's for the New Year. Rong Zhaonan has already gone to help. Let's go."
Furry things are definitely the most therapeutic. I haven't been able to talk to Rong Zhaonan for the past few days, but thankfully I have Xiaobai.
Ning Yuan fastened the chain to Xiao Bai and led it out of the yard.
As I walked along the village road, I suddenly spotted several familiar figures in the distance.
She frowned, wanting to turn around and go around them.
but……
"Ning Yuan, where are you going?" Qin Xiaoxia suddenly waved to her and greeted her with a smile.
Ning Yuan could only stop and watch them approach without saying a word.
Tang Zhenzhen rolled her eyes at Qin Xiaoxia with some annoyance: "You're such a troublemaker."
Since the last fight, Ning Yuan had gone crazy twice and made some harsh remarks, so she was a little scared.
She didn't want to be dragged down by this shrew who couldn't even go back to the city!
Qin Xiaoxia smiled and whispered, "After all, we are all educated youth. This time, everyone has a quota to return to the city, so we have to say goodbye to our old friends."
Six months ago, they fought tooth and nail for two quotas, but who would have thought that after the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, even unmarried educated youth could be among the first to return to the city.
She paused, then said in a tone that was hard to tell whether it was provocation or pity—
"Besides, don't you think she's pitiful? I heard her husband got back to work and is leaving, but because she got married, her household registration is in the countryside, so she has to stay there alone."
Upon hearing this, Tang Zhenzhen and Huang Xuehong exclaimed, "That's right! If we don't take this opportunity to vent our anger by mocking Ning Yuan, when will we ever have another chance?"
Ning Yuan noticed they were carrying large bags and luggage, and raised an eyebrow: "Are you going back to the city?"
Huang Xuehong's chubby, dark face revealed a smug look: "Hmph, that's right, we are all advanced elements, unlike a woman like you who willingly degenerates."
Tang Zhenzhen gave a fake smile: "Ning Yuan, I heard that Rong Zhaonan, that reformed element, has been reinstated to his job, but you've been relocated to the countryside because you married him. What if he doesn't want you anymore after he goes back?"
She was overjoyed; Ning Yuan, that idiot, got what she deserved.
Ning Yuan said expressionlessly, "What's it to you? Mind your own business and eat your own shit."
Huang Xuehong angrily pointed at her nose: "Ning Yuan, how come you've become as vulgar as a village woman? No wonder even Wang Jianhua disliked you and left overnight."
Ning Yuan raised an eyebrow: "Wang Jianhua just left like that?"
It seems that Wang Jianhua and the two male educated youths most likely went back to the city for medical treatment overnight, but they didn't dare to tell Tang Zhenzhen and the others the truth.
Tang Zhenzhen laughed heartily: "Yes, he went back to the city overnight with two male educated youths a couple of days ago. He used to like you so much!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Yuan said sarcastically, "Wang Jianhua's affection is for you, do you want it or not?"
Huang Xuehong was about to say something when Qin Xiaoxia held her hand down.
She smiled knowingly and asked pointedly, "Ning Yuan, what job has your man gotten back? He's really not taking you with him?"
They only knew that the man surnamed Rong had been reinstated, but no one knew exactly what he did.
Tang Zhenzhen also pricked up her ears; she didn't want that village doctor to get a good job and make Ning Yuan proud!
Ning Yuan said coldly, "I already said—mind your own business and eat your own shit!"
After saying that, she took Little White's hand and turned to leave.
Huang Xuehong was so angry that she wanted to chase after them, but Ning Yuan's little white dog suddenly turned around and bared its fangs at them.
The three female educated youths were startled, and Huang Xuehong fell down again with a thud, wincing in pain.
Tang Zhenzhen angrily scolded, "Ning Yuan, you might as well stay in the countryside for the rest of your life!"
Ning Yuan ignored the women's grumbling behind her back.
If we follow the trajectory of her factory job in her previous life, these women will still have dealings with her in the future, and nothing good will come of meeting them.
One of the reasons she took the college entrance exam in this lifetime was to avoid these annoying guys.
Lost in thought, Ning Yuan walked into the courtyard of Old Tang's house.
She was so engrossed in her thoughts that she accidentally bumped into a broad chest and stumbled backward.
The man grabbed her slender waist, his cold voice ringing out above her: "Can't you watch where you're going?"
Ning Yuan's eye twitched: "..."
This guy's mouth deserves a good slap.
And why is he holding her waist and refusing to let go?
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