Ye Xiaoxiao had no reason to refuse this time.

And he was originally planning to come back early. After all, he couldn't push all the factory affairs to Song Xiaoguang.

After Ye Xiaoxiao returned to school, she received a letter from Jinhai.

It’s Ye Changyuan. He is still in the army, but has adapted to the life in the army.

I may not be able to go home this year, so don't worry.

Ye Xiaoxiao wrote a reply letter to the other party, briefly telling him about his recent situation in Beijing, and also included a remittance slip for one yuan along with the letter.

She knew that Ye Changyuan could get the military salary, but for the sake of his family, he would definitely not spend it, and even mailed part of it to his family.

As a new soldier, he doesn't get much money every month.

Ye Xiaoxiao sent money to him by mail, hoping that he could train in the army with peace of mind.

The situation of Li Meiru, who shared the same dormitory, was completely different.

The Ye family did not oppress the children, but the children voluntarily helped the family to get better and better.

After writing the letter to Ye Changyuan, Ye Xiaoxiao wrote another letter to her family.

I also prepared some plasters for Grandpa Miao and mailed them over together with the things I had bought for my family.

…

Baishi Village.

Ye Changqing and Ye Changjun worked at a gravel yard in the county town.

Working in the mines is more tiring and harder than working in the forest farm. But now that the forest farm is closed, Ye Changqing can't go to the mines anymore. He can only look for some workers where there is a shortage of people.

The rubble will be transported to the river to build the river bank, and the duration is only a few months, so the two of them are only temporary and may lose this job at any time.

At this time, Ye Changqing and Ye Changjun went to Miao Fengshan's home.

See if the elderly have any work that needs help.

"Chang Qing and Chang Jun are here. Take a look at the things that Xiao Xiao and Chang Ning sent home."

Miao Fengshan called them from inside the house.

The west room was filled with small packages of things.

Ye Changqing was stunned when he entered the room, "What are these?"

Miao Fengshan was also helpless. "The third child sent a bag of clothes and shoes. I thought everyone in the family should get some. Several of the thick clothes felt soft and didn't look like cotton.

Xiaoxiao bought some food and three small radios."

Ye Xiaoxiao bought one for a family.

Since there is no electricity, you can't watch TV, but you can use this battery-powered radio.

There are no entertainment activities now, and my family will definitely like this gift.

Miao Fengshan handed Ye Changqing two more remittance slips, "This is the money that the third child, Xiaoxiao, sent home."

Ye Changqing frowned, and after seeing the amount on it, he finally asked, "Forget about the third brother, but Xiaoxiao is still studying, where did she get the money?"

Ye Changqing just felt ashamed. He was the head of the family, but he didn't shoulder the responsibility of taking care of the family.

Miao Fengshan took the letter written by Ye Xiaoxiao and said, "It must say in the letter, open it and take a look."

Although Miao Fengshan also wanted to know the recent situation of the two children, he did not open the letter himself.

Now that Ye Changqing is here, he asks her to open it and take a look.

Ye Changqing opened the letters, starting with the one from Ye Xiaoxiao.

The message was just to reassure her family that she was doing fine in Beijing and would come home during the winter vacation.

The five yuan she gave to her family was earned from selling ointments with her friends, so that her family would not have to bear the psychological burden.

The weather is cold now, and there are many things to buy at home, so don't be polite.

"Xiaoxiao sent me a plaster by mail last time. It is really useful."

Because of the plaster, Miao Fengshan's legs feel much better this winter.

Ye Changqing opened the letter from Ye Changning again. Ye Changning's words were much more concise and straightforward. He said that he was making money in the south and would come back during the Chinese New Year.

The clothes he sent back were all purchased at factory prices, and the shipping cost was more expensive than the clothes.

These are down cottons popular in the south, which are lighter than cotton but warmer, and cheaper than down jackets.

He also bought several pairs of cotton shoes for everyone in the family to wear.

In the winter in Baishi Village, it is impossible to go out without a pair of thick cotton shoes.

Some of the more advanced ones, like Ye Changqing and Ye Jianguo, wear sheepskin boots when they go into the mountains in winter. They have thick animal fur inside to keep warm so as not to lose consciousness in the snow.

The cotton shoes that Ye Changning sent back can definitely be worn often.

“How do we get these things back?”

Miao Fengshan is more worried that others will get jealous when they see these things.

"There is a militia group training in the village recently. They come here every once in a while to buy supplies. My father helps the militia with their training, so we can borrow their vehicles to transport supplies back home."

Miao Fengshan nodded, "Okay, then you guys go home and discuss it."

"Here is a letter from Chang Yuan. Chang Jun, take it back and read it." Miao Fengshan handed the letter to Ye Changjun.

Ye Changqing said happily: "There's news about Chang Yuan, too."

Miao Fengshan: "Yes, as long as these children are safe, it is more important than anything else."

Ye Changqing decided to find time to go back to the village to discuss this matter with his family. The important thing was to let his family know that Xiaoxiao and the others were safe outside.

…

Peking University.

As soon as Ye Xiaoxiao returned to the dormitory, Wang Jiao hugged her.

"Xiaoxiao, this cream is really good. I found that some aunties in my brothel are also using it. I have never heard of it before."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "This is a new product from Ren De Tang."

Wang Jiao: “But they are out of stock now.”

Ye Xiaoxiao said: "It's too popular now. The production line hasn't caught up. It will be available in a few months."

Wang Jiao hung her head in despair, "We still have to wait a few more months."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "If I can buy it, I'll bring you a can."

She has been running back and forth between her local school recently and rarely goes to Ren De Tang, so she couldn't get the goods.

Wang Jiao nodded: "Okay."

"Xiaoxiao, what are you busy with recently? I see you often go out of school."

Wang Jiao asked curiously.

She was quite concerned about Ye Xiaoxiao, who was not from Beijing but seemed to have a good living condition.

"Do something for an elder." Ye Xiaoxiao kept her mouth shut about what happened outside of school.

Wang Jiao looked over doubtfully, but didn't ask any more questions.

Others also returned to the dormitory one after another.

He Jing looked very happy today and was humming a song when she came back.

Wang Jiao: "You look so happy, are you in love?"

He Jing: “…No.”

But he looked obviously shy.

Wang Jiao made a “tick-tick” sound, “Then you must be almost there.”

He Jing: "Don't make random guesses. I'll tell you when there's good news."

Ye Xiaoxiao asked: "Is he the boy from your literature club?"

Last time I saw two people standing together.

He Jing nodded in acknowledgement.

Wang Jiao immediately looked over again, "Who is it?"

He Jing: "He is a very nice senior."

Wang Jiao: "Then you have to let me check for you. How do you know he is a really good person?"

Ye Xiaoxiao joked, "You didn't let us check when you were in love."

Wang Jiao glared, "You too."

Too……

Neither of them has the qualifications to criticize the other.

He Jing smiled and said, "Don't worry about me. I will observe slowly."