"That's right. Let's just talk about our own things and let her worry about things that don't concern her."
"Niu Hongjuan, who are you calling a busybody?"
Li Qiu was furious. She had only said a few words because she couldn't stand their gossip, but instead they ganged up on her. Did they think she was easy to bully?
"Whoever responds, I'll be talking about them."
The female educated youth, whom Li Qiu called Niu Hongjuan, pouted: "Besides, did I say anything wrong? We're all talking about Qin Yaqing, what does that have to do with you? Look how anxious you are."
"If you insist on arguing with us and calling us gossips, then of course we should return the favor."
"I just thought you guys had too much free time!"
Li Qiu said angrily, "Back in school, the teachers taught us a lot to 'not gossip about others,' but you guys are just bored and have nothing better to do than focus on others instead of thinking about your own affairs. Aren't you worried about getting into trouble for what you say?"
"Stop trying to scare us!"
The female educated youth named Niu Hongjuan also had a face full of anger. She stared at Li Qiu and said, "How did we get into trouble because of what we said?"
We were just discussing the matter at hand and chatting about some gossip; don't try to label us like that!
"Exactly, exactly! We were just chatting casually, it's not as serious as you make it out to be, Li Qiu. 'Words can be dangerous,' what kind of people do you take us for?!"
One of the female educated youths in Niu Hongjuan's group echoed this sentiment.
"Fine, do whatever you want. I can't argue with you. But wait until you get into trouble because of your foul mouths, then you'll regret it!"
Li Qiu snorted coldly, picked up a high school math book from her bunk, and leaned against the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) to start reading. But in reality, she didn't absorb a single word; she just felt suffocated.
Here I must mention that because of her straightforward personality, quick tongue, and intolerant nature, Li Qiu was not well-liked by the female educated youth in the educated youth compound from the very first day she arrived in Qiaoxing Village. It was from that time onward...
Qin Yaqing showed goodwill to Li Qiu, introducing her to the situation in the educated youth compound and the village. When other female educated youths got into arguments with Li Qiu, she took the initiative to mediate.
Although not everyone always gave her face, Li Qiu truly appreciated her invitation.
Therefore, when Qin Yaqing was targeted by some female educated youths in the educated youth compound because of Wen Qiming, Li Qiu also stood up to speak for her without hesitation, and also took good care of Qin Yaqing in her daily life.
And so, the two became friends.
Otherwise, Li Qiu wouldn't have interfered in Qin Yaqing's relationship problems and offered her own insights.
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As Qin Yaqing walked out of the educated youth compound, she saw Song Lan and Qin Boyan standing by a haystack not far away. She bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then walked towards the two of them.
"Sister-in-law, second brother!"
"You've been dawdling until now, don't you want to see me and my sister-in-law?"
Seeing Qin Yaqing walk over and stop, Qin Boyan suppressed the anger rising in his heart and said something.
No, no.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yaqing shook her head.
"Whether it's true or not, you know it in your heart."
Her eyes darted away, and she didn't even dare to look at him and her sister-in-law. What else could this be but a guilty conscience?
Qin Boyan really couldn't give Qin Yaqing a good look.
"Boyan!"
Song Lan spoke up, shaking her head at Qin Boyan, and then said, "Go wait to the side, I need to talk to your older sister alone."
Unexpectedly, Qin Boyan immediately said, "I'm not going anywhere."
After a moment of silence, he said again, "You two talk, I won't interrupt." He didn't feel comfortable leaving his sister-in-law alone with Qin Yaqing, who wasn't quite right in the head, lest she get upset by the other woman!
A hint of helplessness flickered in Song Lan's clear and calm eyes, but she ultimately gave up on trying to send the boy away.
"Big sister, my second brother and I have come here to take you home. What do you think?"
Without beating around the bush, Song Lan went straight to the point.
She looked directly at Qin Yaqing, her bright eyes showing only a faint smile, nothing else.
"……go home?"
Qin Yaqing was stunned for a long time, then her eyes lit up, but instantly dimmed again. She asked, "Can I really leave here?"
Before Song Lan could respond, she continued, "I know about my family... I know about their situation. It would be very difficult to get them transferred back to the city. I... I don't want to cause them any trouble!"
"The fact that my second brother and I can come here means that we are absolutely confident that we can take you away, but the premise is that you yourself are willing to leave with us."
She was beautiful and gentle, and seemed like a very intelligent girl. How could she abandon her family and go to a distant place for a man, and never contact her family again?
After much thought, Song Lan asked, "When the family incident happened, your second brother wrote you a letter, why didn't you reply? You didn't even send a telegram."
Could you explain why? Also, your older brother wrote you a letter not long ago; could you tell me if you received it?
Qin Yaqing was stunned again.
When she came to her senses, she shook her head vigorously and said, "I didn't receive a letter from my elder brother."
"My second brother mentioned in his letter that something happened at home, and you..."
Song Lan didn't say what happened next.
Qin Yaqing suddenly burst into tears, biting her lip and remaining silent for a long time.
Why aren't you speaking?
Qin Boyan questioned in a cold voice.
"I……"
Qin Yaqing opened her mouth, but felt as if her throat was blocked with cotton, unable to make a sound.
"Dad had an accident, Mom is seriously ill, and my older brother is too busy with work to contact... Putting aside the fact that you are the eldest sister, you are still a member of the family, Mom and Dad's daughter."
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