On the way to the train station, Shen Anning repeatedly emphasized to her aunt not to send her food coupons this year, because the state provides subsidies to educated youth in the countryside in the first year, with a monthly ration of 35 kilograms of food. Besides, she still has a lot of national food coupons, so there will definitely be no shortage of food this year. "Aunt, you must remember what I said. Don't send me the supplies from home this year. If I need anything, just call home. Don't worry."
"Okay, Ningning, don't work too hard over there. Your health is important. You're still growing up. If you need anything, just send a telegram or call me. Don't work too hard. Taking care of your health is the most important thing." Shen Yipei was still a little sad after all. Although this was much better than not taking any precautions, it was too stressful for a fifteen-year-old girl to go to the countryside with her younger brothers and sisters and have to find ways to take care of the people who had been sent down from home.
Arriving at the station, when the train stopped steadily on the platform, her uncle helped deliver the two packages that Shen Anning brought to her seat, and stuffed a few big unity notes into her pocket. Shen Anning looked at her uncle and blinked. This should be the last private money, right?
Looking at Shen Anning's small eyes, Peng Cheng touched his nose and said, "Uncle is gone. When you get there, remember to write to your family often. When you have time, go to the post office and call your aunt and uncle. Don't worry about the money." Peng Cheng was wearing a military uniform, which was enviable enough. What he said was even more sour. This was just his uncle...
How nice the other people in this family must be!
Shen Anning didn't let them wait for the train on the platform, she wanted to watch them leave first.
There are two types of educated youth going to the countryside now. Those who go to the military corps will wear the uniform military green Lenin suit and a big red flower. Those who go to villages and farms to work in the fields, like Shen Anning, will only wear the big red flower.
A carriage was divided into two sides. Those sitting on the right were going to the Corps, while Shen Anning and the others sat on the left, clearly separated.
Because their carriage was full of educated youth and there were no other passengers, the journey was quite peaceful. On the first day of the train ride, the carriage was full of young people, everyone was full of energy, talking and laughing all the way, and time passed quickly.
Shen Anning sat by the window, with three people opposite her and two on the side, all girls, but only one, named Xu Hongxia, went to the same place as her. The others were in other villages in Fangshan Commune, Dahu Commune, and other counties in Liao Province.
"Hey, An Ning, you think we are not the only two new educated youth who have come to Wangtu Village?" Xu Hongxia was quite worried. After all, the two girls were unfamiliar with the place, and at least they would be brave enough to be in the presence of others.
Shen Anning shook his head and said, "You think too much. We are only at one station in Beijing, and there are male comrades here. Our country is so big, and there must be educated youth from other places who went to the countryside there. The train's starting point, stopover station, and route are all different."
Hearing what Shen Anning said, Xu Hongxia finally felt a little comforted.
Because most of the people didn't know each other, they were very polite during the two days on the train. They helped each other look after the luggage, went to the bathroom together, and even shared snacks. The closer they got to Heishan County, the more impatient Shen Anning became. She didn't know how her younger brothers and sisters were doing these days, as well as her parents and cousins' wives. She was still unfamiliar with the place and had to find a way to get in touch with the farm. All these things took time.
Finally, finally, with the clanging sound of the train, they finally arrived at the station. During the journey, people in their carriage left and got on, and now it was finally their turn.
Because he had been to Heishan County once, Shen Anning was already familiar with the route. He took Xu Hongxia out of the platform and saw someone holding the Fangshan Commune sign. The two of them walked over.
"Hello, comrade, we are both educated youth who have come to Wangtu Village, Fangshan Commune to work in the countryside." Shen Anning pulled Xu Hongxia forward to explain their situation.
"Oh, go to the tractor over there. Several groups have arrived today. You go over first."
"Thank you, comrade."
When he walked to where the tractor was parked, he found that it was an old acquaintance, and Shen Anning took the initiative to greet him, "Uncle Dashan."
Gao Dashan was a little surprised, "Hey, it's An Ning, you're cutting in line here."
"Yes, Uncle Dashan, I'm in Wangtu Village."
Gao Dashan understood that the person in front must be a capable girl who came to ask for directions by throwing stones.
"Okay, you two go up. It's perfect. I'll send you back first since it's full."
There were 18 people sitting in the truck, all going to Fangshan Commune, but they were divided into groups of three or two, after all, there were so many villages under the commune.
When the tractor stopped at the entrance of Wangshan Village, only Shen Anning, Xu Hongxia and a boy were left on the car. The boy was about 1.75 meters tall, of medium build, with an ordinary appearance, and was the reliable type.
Well, it is worthy of being the most remote village in Fangshan Commune!
Finally getting off the tractor, Xu Hongxia had a lot of questions to ask Shen Anning, "Um, Anning, are you from here? It seems that you are very familiar with this place."
Shen Anning didn't interrupt and concealed something, "I brought my younger brother and sister to the countryside. I came here once before and sent my younger brother and sister here first. The elders have some friendship with the people in the neighboring village."
This time, not only Xu Hongxia, the boy also looked at Shen Anning.
"My parents have special jobs. The area where they work is a little far away and there are no schools. My brother is a soldier and hasn't started a family yet, so he has to go on missions frequently. My younger siblings are already seven years old and need to go to school, so they had no choice but to go to the countryside with me."
This explanation was very good. Shen Anning deliberately concealed some information, making everyone misunderstand that she had a good family background. Xu Hongxia nodded, and the three of them got to know each other. Shen Anning learned the boy's name: Liu Cheng, from Sichuan, 19 years old.
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