In the time that followed, everyone was busy with their own things.
Cheng Chao was so busy he was nowhere to be seen. Jian Dan, like the other educated youth, went to work on time and came home on time. Even when going up the mountain, she was so well-behaved that Mingzhu thought she was acting strangely.
"Why have you been so quiet lately? Are you feeling unwell?"
It's almost harvest time now, and given her simple nature, she should be going up the mountain whenever she has time. But ever since Cheng Chao left, she's been working almost all the time with the other educated youth.
Even after work, I would spend most of my time digging for wild vegetables with them.
Today was a day off, and it was a sunny day. Mingzhu brought her child over. They originally had something to do at the house across the street, but when they looked over here, they saw Jian Dan leaning back in a chair, sunbathing in the yard.
Mingzhu immediately sensed that something was wrong.
"You're actually home? What's wrong with you lately? Why don't you think about going up the mountain anymore?"
Simple, still half asleep, sat up.
How much do you distrust me?
After she finished speaking last time, Cheng Chao and the others would definitely be on guard, so she didn't ask any more questions.
Normally, people go up the mountain to relax, but now there are annoying people on the mountain, and I don't want to go looking for trouble. However, if this gets out, it could cause panic.
In addition, it is said that despite their best efforts to prevent it, they still couldn't stop someone from causing trouble here. The few new educated youths last month, and the two people who were sent to the cowshed together, are all suspicious at this sensitive time.
Ask anyone in the village, and everyone knows that Jian Dan has a good relationship with the military. She doesn't want anyone to target her or find a reason to take advantage of her.
However, fearing that Mingzhu would worry, she didn't reveal anything at all and made up a random excuse.
"It's too hot, I don't want to move."
Mingzhu knows her well; she can tell something's wrong at a glance. But since she doesn't want to talk about it, Mingzhu won't pry. Anyway, she's more at ease knowing she's not going up the mountain.
"Okay."
Lin Dongfang and the others went up the mountain yesterday and brought back some fish. It was already dark when they got back, and I thought you weren't home, so I didn't bring them to you. I'll bring them to you later.
Hearing about food, especially something simple, will pique my interest.
"real?"
While talking and playing with the child, Jian Dan led Zhou back to see her watermelons this year. The three of them had just returned from the backyard when they seemed to hear a commotion fading away.
The two of them didn't pay much attention; with so many families in the village, maybe something had happened to one of them.
Meanwhile, on the oxcart that had just left the village, Liu Jiefang sat in front helping to drive the oxen, while Chen Jianguo knelt on the cart, his hand supporting Li Yan's head. He looked like a wild beast unleashed from its cage, gritting his teeth and carefully avoiding moving.
Beside the car, Ling Weidong and Yuan Ye were accompanied by two villagers, whom they knew briefly. One was Liu Jianshe's wife, Liu Dalian, and the other was a little older; Liu Dalian also called her Third Sister-in-law.
No one complained of being tired at this point. Everyone followed the oxcart closely, but their faces were all pale, especially the two women, Liu Dalian and Liu Dalian, who were already cursing the rude old woman to the core in their hearts.
Everyone in the village knows that this young educated youth, Li, is in poor health. This child was hard-won and cannot be touched. Chen Jianguo himself would never say a harsh word to her. Now that her period is almost here, she, without any grudge or hatred, just can't stand seeing people cursing like this.
Not only did they insult people, but they also brought up that child from a few years ago to stab them in the heart. How could people not be angry?
The couple who suffered that misfortune a couple of years ago were innocent victims. If we're being honest, their village owes them a debt of gratitude.
That's good, everything's been exposed.
Liu Dalian hated them to death. They were the parasites of the village. Jianshe had specifically told her not to cause trouble recently, but they had stirred up such a huge mess as soon as he left.
A little while later, there was another knock on the door. Jian Dan went to open it, and there was Tan Yajun, her face ashen, leaning against the wall.
"It's good that you're home."
"What happened? Why do you look so pale?"
Seeing that they were all there, Tan Yajun felt relieved. Her legs went weak, and she staggered into the courtyard to sit on a simple stool.
"Li Yan, something's happened!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Jian Dan and Mingzhu exchanged a glance, their faces darkening.
The atmosphere suddenly turned cold. Xiao Huizhou looked around, then stopped talking and quietly ate her snacks.
I simply went back inside, poured her a glass of water, and handed it to her.
"Sister Ya-jun, tell me slowly, what happened?"
After the accident, Li Yan's health was severely damaged. It took her several years to recover a little. She doesn't do heavy work, so her daily life isn't greatly affected.
However, after the snow disaster last year, Li Yan became pregnant again. The couple were very careful. Li Yan didn't work a single day since spring, and Chen Jianguo basically took care of everything at home, just in case something unexpected happened.
Li Yanlin, Zhao Di, Chen Jianguo, Tan Yajun, and the others were among the first group of educated youth sent to the countryside after the Cultural Revolution, and she had the best relationship with them.
Li Yan and Chen Jianguo were both disliked by their families, so they were in the same boat and relied on each other. Mingzhu had heard from Lin Dongfang that the couple had a very good relationship.
Besides, they were all friends who played together. It's only after they all got married that they weren't as close as before, but they still missed each other.
Mingzhu was also on tenterhooks, watching Tan Yajun with eager eyes.
Tan Yajun didn't mince words and got straight to the point.
"Didn't she have a bit of a stomachache when we went together last time? I've been thinking about her these past few days. I had nothing to do today, so I thought I'd go see her."
When I arrived, there were several people gathered at the door. The old lady next door was foul-mouthed, saying some filthy things that I couldn't even finish. The implication was that the couple had done something heinous and were now being punished, which was why they couldn't keep the child last time.
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