"Since we're both former educated youth and have lived together for a while, I'll kindly remind you a couple of things. Your sister-in-law isn't a good person. You'd better keep your eyes open to avoid suffering at her hands."
The malice in Zhou Shiwei's eyes was almost overflowing. She sneered and said, "Don't be curious about how I know. I'll tell you now. My house and your house are next door to each other. And the reason I went to the countryside has a lot to do with your sister-in-law!"
However, I'm magnanimous and don't hold grudges against her. I didn't argue with her much, thinking that going to the countryside was also a contribution to national development. But your sister-in-law's despicable and shameless behavior is undeniable.
Oh, and when you get back, please tell my parents that I'm doing alright here, and that I won't be coming home for Chinese New Year this year. Tell them to send me plenty of money and good food, and also to get me a new set of clothes made and sent to me!
Qin Yaqing's expression was not good. She looked at Qin Yaqing coldly and said, "Whether my sister-in-law is good or bad is none of your business. I have eyes to see and a heart to feel."
She paused for a moment, then said, "But I believe everyone in this room knows your character perfectly well. As for your coming here to work in the countryside, saying it's related to my sister-in-law, that only means you probably did something wrong that led your family to send you to work in the countryside. Don't try to shift the blame onto my sister-in-law."
Also, you should stop spouting those high-sounding platitudes, or I reckon everyone in this room will roll their eyes at you.
After all, no one is solely dedicated to contributing to national development; most people are always thinking about shirking their responsibilities!
As Qin Yaqing finished speaking, Song Lanqing's clear, slightly cold voice rang out from outside the dormitory door: "Big sister, are you ready?"
"Okay, I'll be right out."
Qin Yaqing replied, but unexpectedly, Song Lan appeared at the door of the female educated youth dormitory. Her clear and calm gaze locked onto Qin Yaqing: "Do you need me to mention your dirty thoughts hidden in your heart?"
Upon hearing Song Lan's voice, Qin Yaqing involuntarily stiffened, feeling guilty and not daring to look at the dormitory entrance, so she naturally didn't dare to meet Song Lan's gaze. She muttered, "What dirty thoughts do I have? Besides, we're not even close, so don't try to talk to me!"
"Your parents arranged for you to go to the countryside to temper your character. If you don't want to disappoint them, then reflect on yourself and rebuild yourself here. Otherwise, given your character, you will not only see the end of your life ahead of you, but you will also likely suffer many setbacks."
Others may not have the same good temper as me.
"You'd better watch yourself!"
"I... I don't need you to lecture me about what I'll do in the future!"
Qin Yaqing was filled with resentment, but unfortunately, Song Lan had already withdrawn his gaze from her, his expression indifferent, and told Qin Yaqing to leave.
"Sister-in-law."
Outside the dormitory, Qin Yaqing introduced Li Qiu to Song Lan: "This is Li Qiu. She is my friend and took good care of me at the educated youth compound."
Before Song Lan could speak, Li Qiu greeted her with a smile: "Hello, sister-in-law. Actually, Ya Qing and I take care of each other."
"Even so, on behalf of my family and myself, I would like to say thank you for taking care of my younger sister at the educated youth compound!"
With clear and sincere eyes, Song Lan shook hands with Li Qiu and then said, "I hope to keep in touch with my younger sister more often in the future."
"OK."
Li Qiu smiled and nodded, then shifted her gaze to Qin Yaqing: "It seems you haven't given me your home address yet."
"I forgot."
Qin Yaqing smiled sheepishly. At this moment, Song Lan took out a palm-sized black leather notebook and a Hero brand fountain pen from her bag. After a moment, she tore off the address she had written and handed it to Li Qiu: "I have written the address and my home phone number on this paper. If there is any emergency and you need to contact my older sister, Comrade Li can call directly."
"good."
Li Qiu responded with a smile.
Qin Yaqing glanced up casually and saw Zhou Shiyang standing not far from the door of the male educated youth dormitory. She bit her lip, looked away, and said to Song Lan, "Sister-in-law, I'll wait for you at the gate."
Upon hearing this, Song Lan felt puzzled. She was standing right next to the other person, and even though she was talking to a female educated youth named Li Qiu, she wasn't familiar with Li Qiu. As long as Qin Yaqing and Li Qiu had nothing more to say, the two sisters-in-law could have left right now... But why did the other person say that to her?
—Wait for her at the main gate
Filled with confusion, Song Lan chose to cooperate with Qin Yaqing: "Alright, I'll chat with Comrade Li for a bit longer, and then I'll come find you and your second brother soon." Despite her doubts, Song Lan kept quiet and chatted with Li Qiu until she saw Qin Yaqing and Zhou Shiyang walk out of the educated youth compound one after the other, at which point she seemed to understand something.
Following her gaze, Li Qiu couldn't help but say, "His name is Zhou Shiyang. He's been working in the countryside here for several years now. I reckon he found out that Yaqing was going home, so he probably had something to say to her."
"them……"
Song Lan turned her gaze back to Li Qiu, their eyes meeting. Li Qiu understood her unspoken meaning, and after a moment's hesitation, she said, "Zhou Shiyang seems to have feelings for Ya Qing."
"Then my younger sister..."
Song Lan didn't care about Zhou Shiyang; she only wanted to know what Qin Yaqing was thinking.
"Ya Qing... Ya Qing doesn't seem to have those feelings, but I personally think Zhou Shiyang is a good person, much better than the one Ya Qing likes..."
Li Qiu abruptly stopped speaking. Seeing that Song Lan's expression remained unchanged, she couldn't help but ask, "Do you know anything about Ya Qing and Wen, the educated youth in our institute? I once heard Ya Qing say that she and Wen were both from Beijing and were high school classmates. They confirmed their feelings for each other after graduation..."
"Yes, my family and I know about this."
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