A writer once said that he thirsted for knowledge as hungry people thirst for food.
In the past, Chen Nongmo admired such people, but he had never really seen them.
Until she came to this era and became one of the first batch of college students to enter the campus after the resumption of the college entrance examination.
Almost everyone here cherishes this hard-won opportunity and absorbs knowledge eagerly.
Not only in class, during self-study, but even during breaks, more than half of the students were holding textbooks.
Being in such an environment, Chen Nongmo's self-righteous and leisurely mentality also changed.
In just a few days, I have already joined the competitive learning environment.
However, it seems that it is not only the students who are busy, even the pace of time has accelerated.
Look, a week has passed in the blink of an eye.
At noon, Chen Nongmo and Tong Xiuxiu walked to the cafeteria together as usual: "Is Gao Hong still not going to join us today?"
"She said she was going to the library to look for information and brought some cookies with her."
In fact, Gao Hong is quite frugal. Although she receives a subsidy of 18 or 19 yuan per month from the university, her family is not well off, so she has to save half of the money and send it back home.
So she only ate with Chen Nongmo and the others for a few days. She found that they always picked food for her, so she felt embarrassed to come over again.
Chen Nongmo could understand Gao Hong's refusal.
After all, her campus life in her previous life was just as embarrassing as Gao Hong's current one.
At that time, she felt inferior and arrogant, and was unwilling to accept help from her classmates.
I always feel that if I extend a helping hand, the relationship between me and my classmates will be different.
Tong Xiuxiu had been living a life of luxury since she was a child, and she never had to go hungry even during the year she went to the countryside. She didn't think much about it and believed it to be true, so she sighed, "She works too hard."
Chen Nongmo smiled and pushed her: "Move forward a little."
Tong Xiuxiu turned around and found that the person in front of her had already moved some distance away from her.
The big pot of rice was the same old three dishes, and the two had no curiosity about the dishes. After catching up with the group, they started talking about the holidays.
Tong Xiuxiu wanted to invite her friends to her home, but Chen Nongmo smiled and said, "I don't have time this week."
Tong Xiuxiu was about to ask why when she suddenly remembered that Yu Yu was married.
Because it was crowded, she kept silent until she had finished her meal and found a seat to sit down, then she asked quietly, "Do you want to go see your Captain Shao?"
After spending a few days together, Tong Xiuxiu already had a general idea of Yu Yu's husband's situation.
There were white flour buns in the cafeteria today, so Chen Nongmo didn't choose rice. Hearing this, she swallowed the bun in her mouth and nodded: "I promised him before."
Although Tong Xiuxiu was a little disappointed, she could understand. They were newlyweds, and they had such a good relationship. "Then we can only wait until next week."
Next week was also booked. Chen Nongmo, who was deeply touched by how clingy his team leader Shao was, added with a bit of embarrassment: "It doesn't have to be Sunday, weekday evenings are fine too. It's just the right time to invite my brother and your brother to my house for dinner."
After a few days of contact, she had a general understanding of the Tong family's character and was willing to treat them as real friends.
"Okay, but I have to ask the housekeeper about the specific time." Although she is the older sister, Tong Xiuxiu said that she is controlled by the younger one in many things.
This is a sweet discipline, and Chen Nongmo said she understands it very well, just like her twin brothers.
Even though they were not living together now, Chen Yi had already made arrangements with Chen Jun to visit his sister's house every one or two days.
It is just to let people nearby know that there is a man in this house.
Chen Nongmo was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and was also very moved.
= All of them are day students and have no dormitory to rest.
After finishing their meal, the two returned to the classroom carrying their lunch boxes.
They were in the same major and spent most of their time together. Tong Xiuxiu felt a little sleepy and wanted to take a nap: "Do you want to take a nap or continue reading?"
Chen Nongmo put the lunch box into his schoolbag and seriously considered the possibility of going home for lunch. After all, the big pot meal in the cafeteria was really hard to swallow.
What’s even more unbearable is that after a week of school, I’ve been eating the same few dishes over and over again, and the taste is basically no different from food stewed in plain water.
Not to mention taking a nap: "I won't take one, for fear of catching a cold."
Tong Xiuxiu rubbed her eyes, patted her face, and said weakly, "Yeah, I won't sleep either."
"Student Tong, if you are sleepy, just put on my military coat and take a nap." Wang Caihua appeared out of nowhere. Not only did he say this, he also handed over Jiang's military coat at the right time.
Even though Chen Nongmo's family has no shortage of military coats, that's because there are many soldiers in the family.
But in this era, in the eyes of most ordinary people, both military uniforms and military coats are rare.
In addition, Wang Caihua is not bad looking and wears black-framed glasses, which gives him the scholarly look that many girls like nowadays.
From time to time, he showed obvious preference for Tong Xiuxiu, and anyone with eyes could see what was going on.
After a few days, quite a few people felt that the two were a perfect match.
Look, some boys have already started to make a fuss.
Chen Nongmo frowned.
She always felt that Wang Caihua looked gentle and non-aggressive.
In fact, he was using public opinion to mislead people and even forced Xiuxiu to be with him in the end.
It’s not that she thinks too badly of people, but many people are easily misled by public opinion.
As long as Wang Caihua often hangs around Xiuxiu and occasionally spreads some rumors that they are together.
Once most people believe it, it will be useless even if Tong Xiuxiu denies it.
At that time, others will threaten Tong Xiuxiu to have promiscuous relationships.
This was the 1970s. Even if you were not expelled from school, your reputation would be ruined, and at worst you might be punished.
If Wang Caihua had come out to protect him at the right time, he might have been tricked into doing something unbeknownst to him.
Thinking of this, Chen Nongmo, who had already regarded the person as a friend, pulled Tong Xiuxiu who was about to reply.
Then when she looked at him in surprise, he smiled and asked Wang Caihua: "Student Wang is so strange. Although we are all classmates, we should help each other, but there should be a limit. In your mind, do men and women don't need to keep a distance? You and Xiuxiu are not a couple, so this is not good, it will cause misunderstandings."
Few of those who can make it through the vast army are really brainless; they are just enthusiastic by nature and don't think of the worst.
As soon as Chen Nongmo said this, the few people who had been making a fuss just now shut up, and even those who had nothing to do with it looked over inquiringly.
Wang Caihua's expression almost couldn't be held together. He really didn't like her meddling in other people's affairs. He even suspected that Chen Nongmo had seen through his previously successful tactics.
But he managed to keep his composure after the fall, and immediately put on an innocent and embarrassed expression, pushed up his glasses to hide the unhappiness in his eyes, and apologized sincerely: "Student Chen was right to remind me, I was wrong to Student Tong... Ahem, I was anxious and didn't pay attention to the degree, I won't do it again in the future, I really don't want to embarrass Student Tong."
After saying this, he nodded at the two of them with an apologetic look on his face, then walked away with his coat.
That indescribably desolate figure was in stark contrast to his ambiguous and unclear apology just now.
Chen Nongmo curled his lips in disgust.
If she had left room for him before because she was worried that she had misunderstood, then now she was certain that Wang Caihua might have really had the dirty thoughts that she had guessed.
Look at his tricks, he has successfully fooled many people. You can tell at first glance that he is a veteran!
Tong Xiuxiu came over at this time, frowned and asked in a low voice: "Why do I feel that Wang Caihua speaks strangely?"
Chen Nongmo thought, isn't that strange? A typical male green tea.
I don’t know how many men and women have fallen into the hands of green tea girls.
Although Xiuxiu is not stupid, she can't resist the scumbag's many tricks.
By the way, a few classic examples from later generations are listed.
Tong Xiuxiu was amazed by what she heard. The girl, who was not very good at cursing, held back for a long time before finally saying, "This is too shameless."
Chen Nongmo: "Whether I am overthinking or not, if you don't like Wang Caihua, just ignore him and don't even give him a good look."
"I don't like this." Tong Xiuxiu likes masculine and secure types.
After saying this, she added: "Thank you for reminding me, but if he comes again in the future, I will handle it myself."
Tong Xiuxiu didn't want to bring trouble to Yu Yu because of her own affairs. If Wang Caihua was really that kind of person, then it proved that he had character problems.
A person's roots are rotten, who knows what disgusting things he will do.
She didn't want Yu Yu to be implicated, and this reminder was enough.
Chen Nongmo disagreed and patted her hands: "If you really need help, it's okay to ask for help. We are all girls and friends. It's always better to think of a solution together than alone. Besides, with my appearance, how can you not know that I won't meet such a person in the future? Can you just stand by and watch when the time comes?"
"Pfft" Knowing that Yu Yu was teasing her, Tong Xiuxiu covered her mouth and laughed softly.
I felt touched and depressed at the same time.
She was naturally moved that she became friends with Yu Yu. Although he was only three years younger than her, he took care of her in every way.
Depression comes from meeting annoying people.
Because of her outstanding appearance and family background, Tong Xiuxiu has been favored by many people of the opposite sex since she was a child.
This time when she was admitted to university, she had the beautiful vision of meeting someone with similar interests and having a relationship with them.
But I never expected that just a few days after school started, I didn’t meet the person I like, but met Wang Caihua first.
Although she was brought up to be a little naive, her IQ was fine, otherwise she would not have been able to get into her current school.
I used to think that Wang Caihua sometimes spoke and acted strangely, but now after Yu Yu’s explanation, it all makes sense.
The key is that he has a good grasp of what he says and does. In addition, he is the study committee member. He can also write some sour poems that she doesn't like but are very popular among some female classmates. He has a good reputation among classmates.
As long as the other person is always on the edge of ambiguity, she would not be able to refuse even if she wanted to.
Thinking of this, Tong Xiuxiu felt a little helpless, and finally she could only touch her face with a smile: "Being good-looking is not always a good thing."
Now it was Chen Nongmo's turn to hold back his laughter.
She really likes Tong Xiuxiu's personality.
= Maybe Chen Nongmo’s words at noon worked.
Wang Caihua did not come to seek presence again in the afternoon.
After school, the two rode their bicycles out of the school together.
After chatting and laughing all the way for about ten minutes, Chen Nongmo saw his home.
After saying goodbye to Xiuxiu, he rode towards the gate.
The door of the house was open, and Aunt Tao would be waiting for me at the door at this time every day.
Just to help her move the bike into the yard, he refused to listen.
Waiting with her was the chubby Xiao Hei.
"Woof woof woof" Xiao Hei wags his tail wildly when he sees his owner feeding him and stroking his fur.
The car in Chen Nongmo's hand had been easily carried into the yard by the tall Aunt Tao. She simply bent down, picked up the little thing, and barked a few times before saying, "Xiao Hei, do you miss me?"
"Woof woof woof"
"Haha, I really thought about it."
"Woof woof woof"
"Ahem, hello, sister-in-law."
Just as Chen Nongmo was about to turn around and close the door, a somewhat familiar voice sounded behind him.
She turned around and found that it was an acquaintance.
The young soldier in front of her who was trying to hold back a smile was her husband's orderly, Zhao Daqing.
Chen Nongmo looked embarrassed: "It's Xiao Zhao, come in quickly, are you here to do something?"
Xiao Zhao stepped over the high threshold and said, "Yes, the regiment commander has something for Commander Shao, and he came to pick you up to the troops."
"Now?" It was almost six o'clock.
Seeing the surprised look on his sister-in-law's face, Xiao Zhao helped the leader to explain: "It's mainly because I'm on my way."
Chen Nongmo expressed more doubt. "Are there still buses now?"
Xiao Zhao: "We don't take the bus. We have military vehicles."
"Where?"
"On Route XX, if they can't wait for us before 6:30, they will go back to the troops directly. The regiment commander said it depends on you. If you can't make it today, let me take the bus with you back to the troops tomorrow morning."
It turned out that he really wasn't here to pick her up. Chen Nongmo breathed a sigh of relief and smiled: "Then sit for a while. I'll go back to the house to pack and then we'll set off."
Zhao Daqing smiled with his white teeth: "Okay."
Chen Nongmo was happy that they could spend one more night together. After kissing the little thing in his arms, he put it on the ground.
Then he explained to Auntie Tao who was watching from the side: "Auntie, he is Brother Shao Zheng's orderly, his name is Zhao Daqing. I will go to the army with him later. Please help me pack the food I prepared in the past two days. I want to take it away."
After confirming that it was one of her own, Aunt Tao relaxed and replied with a smile: "Hey, I'll go right away."
"Please serve some refreshments to Xiao Zhao first."
"Okay."
"By the way, auntie, don't pack all the food, keep some for yourself."
".good."
Someone had said long ago that all the daily necessities she usually used had already been prepared there, and she just had to go there.
So Chen Nongmo only took his underwear and two textbooks, put them in a shoulder bag, and walked out of the bedroom.
Aunt Tao was very skillful and didn't need Chen Nongmo's help. It took her only a few minutes to pick up most of the things in the sack.
"So many? Did you keep some for yourself?"
"Leave it here, enough for me to eat." He said this and pointed to the plate on the stove.
There weren't many things, but since this was his first time at the family compound, he had to share some with the neighbors, so Chen Nongmo didn't say anything else. Instead, he called Xiao Zhao, "It's got to be about 20 to 30 kilograms. Let Auntie go with us? Put the sacks on the cart and push them over."
Zhao Daqing came over and shook the weight, then threw the bag onto his shoulder neatly: "Sister-in-law, this is all, no need to go through so much trouble."
"Isn't it heavy? We'll have to walk for about ten minutes, right?"
"It's not heavy. We run with weights every day, and run five kilometers at least. This is nothing."
Seeing that he looked relaxed, Chen Nongmo did not insist any more. However, after they left, he added, "If it's too hard to carry it, just tell me. I can carry it with you."
Zhao Daqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he also understood that his sister-in-law meant well, so he had to agree: "If you can't carry it, tell me."
(End of this chapter)
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