Of course, Luo Zixi nodded in response to Shen Yuzhu's kind smile.
That's just how she is; if others treat her with utmost respect, she'll reciprocate with only a fraction of that respect.
Since others have already shown her kindness, she doesn't mind giving them a friendly response in return.
However, Luo Zixi had no intention of getting involved in other people's melodramatic storylines.
Just thinking about the places she would be sent to in the future, where there would probably be lively and interesting things to see, made her feel that life wouldn't be boring.
It even has a kind of perverse sense of humor, like watching a good show and enjoying the chaos.
She even wanted to see in person what the legendary "battleground" was like.
It's quite interesting to think about.
However, Gu Yancheng had just confidently shown off in front of her, leaving Luo Zixi speechless.
Later, she stopped hearing everything the other person said and only then did she feel a little quieter.
Indeed, there is a wealth of knowledge in books; the ancients were right.
The train slowly started moving.
The old-fashioned green trains of that era were nothing like the high-speed trains of later generations, which could get you there in just a few hours.
It would probably take two or three days to travel from Beijing to the Northeast at a leisurely pace.
The morning passed quickly, and it was lunchtime. Luo Zixi took out the lunchbox she had prepared beforehand, which was full of dumplings.
And it was steaming hot, which made it look very tempting.
"Comrade Luo, is your lunchbox insulated? It looks very high-end. It's been two or three hours, and it's still steaming when you open it!"
A girl next to me couldn't help but become curious.
Some people around were also quite shocked, after all, these days insulated cups and insulated lunch boxes are rare items, and many people have never seen them before.
Even if you've seen it, it's not something an ordinary person can use.
Nowadays, most people use a ceramic jar for both eating and drinking, and one jar solves the problem.
Who else would bring an insulated lunchbox like Luo Zixi?
Could Luo Zixi say that the food was preserved in its original form within the space?
However, she simply pretended to be clueless:
"My friend set it up for me, I don't know anything about it."
"Aren't you guys eating? I'll eat first then."
After saying that, Luo Zixi ignored the envious looks from the others and started eating happily.
One bite, and the aroma fills the air.
After all, these dumplings are filled with meat.
It looks so good it makes your mouth water.
These days, life is tough for every family. They can only eat meat during festivals, and sometimes they might not even get to eat meat twice a month.
Now, seeing Luo Zixi eating so openly and with such relish, everyone couldn't help but feel even hungrier.
Many of these educated youth came from poor families and hadn't tasted meat in a long time.
They thought that Luo Zixi would at least offer a token of appreciation and ask if they wanted to try some.
Isn't this just about social etiquette?
Isn't this just human nature?
When they arrived at Luo Zixi's place, there was nothing there.
It must have been tough on the other educated youths who were also there.
However, soon some people picked up their own eating utensils and, seeing the dumplings in Luo Zixi's hand, seemed to enjoy their food a little more.
Several little girls stood by, watching longingly, then looked at their own cold steamed buns or flatbreads, and suddenly felt like they couldn't swallow them.
Actually, one of the female educated youths was holding a steamed bun, which was a white flour steamed bun.
You know, these steamed buns didn't usually come into her hands so easily.
Her family saw that she was already suffering a lot while she was sent to the countryside, so when they saw her off, they gave her the best steamed buns she could eat.
At that moment, the girl felt extremely heartbroken.
Her family couldn't afford it, and both she and her younger brother were of age to be sent to the countryside. The choice was made directly by her family.
In this era, men are generally more tolerant and have better living conditions than women.
It is incredibly difficult for a woman to survive in this era.
Luo Zixi was enjoying her dumplings when she noticed a pretty, round-faced girl across from her crying while eating a steamed bun.
"Girls have to learn to be strong when they're out in the world; no one will pity you."
"Tears solve nothing. What's the use of just crying? It only shows your weakness, especially to men. When they see you like a pitiful little rabbit, they'll want to bully you even more."
"Forget it, hey, why should I bother explaining this to you? Just do what you want."
Upon hearing Luo Zixi's words, Bai Weiwei, who was about to cry, abruptly stopped and nodded.
"I understand. I will be strong, Sister Luo. Thank you."
Upon hearing this, Luo Zixi raised an eyebrow:
"Don't call me 'sister' all the time. Maybe I'm not even as old as you. I'm sixteen this year, how about you?"
Bai Weiwei: Me too! What month were you born in?
Luo Zixi: "May."
Bai Weiwei: "Haha, then I really have to call you 'older sister.' I was born in June, so you're a month older than me."
Luo Zixi: "..."
Bai Weiwei had previously thought that although her family wasn't particularly wealthy, they had always treated her very well. Now, alone in the countryside, with no one to rely on, and seeing Luo Zixi eating so well, she suddenly couldn't hold back anymore.
However, Luo Zixi's words immediately gave her a feeling of encouragement. Yes, she could only rely on herself now. What was the use of crying and sobbing?
It's better to be strong, and with Luo Zixi as a role model, she feels that girls should also be independent and self-reliant!
Although Luo Zixi seemed a bit fierce before, Bai Weiwei thought this older sister was really nice, so she couldn't help but ask a few more questions:
"Sister Luo Zixi, where are you going to work in the countryside?"
Luo Zixi: "Liaoning Province Crescent Mountain Brigade".
Bai Weiwei: "Oh dear, that's not far from our Feiyunshan Brigade."
Luo Zixi: "You haven't even arrived yet, and you already know the terrain? You're very thorough in your preparations."
Bai Weiwei: "No, I just happen to have an older sister who was also sent to the countryside. She gave me a brief overview of the situation, so that's how I found out."
Luo Zixi: "Oh? Then tell me, what news do you have?"
Luo Zixi was no longer sleepy at this point, and she wanted to know in advance what the place she was going to be in was like.
Unexpectedly, there was someone who knew the general details; then her words earlier weren't in vain.
Moreover, Bai Weiwei is quite adaptable. Most girls would probably not be able to understand her words for a while.
This girl looks delicate and frail, but she seems to be quite resilient. If she has a good character, I might be able to train her and maybe even have her act as my informant in the neighborhood!
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