"Brother Jiang, I've been a burden to you."
"Don't take their words to heart. I absolutely did not think that way about you."
"I know what kind of person you are."
Chen Ruixue was afraid that Jiang Tiecheng would feel uncomfortable because of what the two female educated youths had said earlier.
"Are you stupid? You know what kind of person I am, why would you say that?"
What kind of relationship do we have?
"You'd get a problem with me over a couple of words from someone else? We've been through thick and thin together."
Jiang Tiecheng laughed heartily.
Chen Ruixue was also amused.
"Brother Jiang, I'm telling the truth, you've helped me so much."
I don't know how to repay you.
"Alright, do you think I'm the kind of person who wants your gratitude? If I did, I wouldn't be helping you."
I hate trouble the most.
"Remember, don't pay attention to what others are saying or gossiping about."
"We're friends, but can our revolutionary friendship be the same as anyone else's?"
“I only help him if he’s my friend. If he’s not a friend, and someone else comes along, you can see whether I’ll even acknowledge him or not.”
I am least afraid of what others say or gossip about me.
Reputation is of no use to me.
Moral blackmail will never succeed.
"I just want to live a carefree and happy life; let them say what they want."
“Brother Jiang, I’m relieved to hear you say that. I was worried that you would become distant from me because of this.”
Chen Ruixue, being a cheerful person, was delighted to hear this.
"Alright, don't overthink it. I don't have a younger sister, so I treat you like one."
"Okay, apply it yourself. I'll go back and tidy up."
By the way, you won't be able to cook these next couple of days, so let's eat together.
I've finished cooking it at my place and will bring it to you.
Jiang Tiecheng smiled. He genuinely liked Chen Ruixue; it was a liking that wasn't mixed with any romantic feelings.
It also stems from this girl's enthusiasm, passion, and sincerity.
"Brother Jiang, don't go yet."
Chen Ruixue didn't hesitate at all; she hadn't expected Jiang Tiecheng, a man who seemed so carefree, to be so considerate.
"What's up?"
"There's a handbag on my cabinet. Open it and take this to your side."
Jiang Tiecheng walked over, opened the bag, and discovered that the girl was really hiding something; the bag actually contained ten kilograms of noodles.
“I have noodles. My comrades brought me a full ten pounds of noodles back then.”
"Brother Jiang, although we have a good relationship, let's keep things separate."
"It's precisely because we're friends that I can't take advantage of you. If things are fair, our friendship can continue indefinitely."
"Otherwise, I'd feel like I'm shamelessly eating other people's food. That's not fair; we have to respect each other."
"Fine, fine, I can't argue with you, I'll just take these noodles, okay?"
Jiang Tiecheng didn't hesitate, mainly because no one had enough food these days.
Besides, I haven't been able to buy any food yet, so these ten pounds of noodles should last me about three months.
But if it's for two people, it'll probably be gone in a month and a half.
"Brother Jiang, I have something else to tell you."
If each of us cooks separately, it will waste firewood and take a lot of effort.
"How about we eat together? That way we can save food."
"We'll put the grain together then, since we're both fine."
Jiang Tiecheng paused for a moment.
"I'm afraid that won't work. We're both male and female educated youth, and it's easy for people to gossip if we eat together."
Jiang Tiecheng wasn't afraid of what others would say, but he was worried about Chen Ruixue, because women are different from men.
He is not afraid of what others say, nor does he care about his so-called reputation, because he has already lived a whole life.
But Chen Ruixue is different.
"Brother Jiang, let me tell you the truth."
Actually, I had my own little scheme in mind. Mainly, I just can't cook at home; the food I make is so bad even a pig wouldn't eat it.
Jiang Tiecheng was amused by these words.
These days, even city kids are rarely lazy; those who can't cook are extremely rare.
Especially girls, these days girls generally do all kinds of housework at home.
It's rare to find someone as honest as Chen Ruixue who admits they can't cook.
"Now I know, you must be from some high-ranking official's family, otherwise you wouldn't be unable to cook."
Where is it?
I have five older brothers, so my mom dotes on me because I'm her only daughter.
My brothers do all the housework at home; all five of them can cook.
"Then I stopped doing anything."
Chen Ruixue felt a little ashamed, as she had been spoiled by her brothers at home.
"You have five older brothers, why are you being sent to the countryside?"
Jiang Tiecheng found it unbelievable.
"Actually, I secretly signed up to go to the countryside."
“Our family situation isn’t very good. I heard from the neighborhood that people have been urging our family to contribute a spot.”
My older brothers all already have jobs.
“My brother and parents are trying to protect me from going to the countryside, but something bad is bound to happen sooner or later. After listening to other people’s analysis, I feel that I shouldn’t drag my family down with me.”
He made the decision on his own and then went to the countryside.
Jiang Tiecheng nodded. That's true. Some families are easily targeted by others because of their family background or other reasons.
If children don't go to the countryside, this could be criticized and have a huge impact, especially considering it's only been 60 years.
Many people were forced to go to the countryside, just to set an example.
Which family would be willing to send their child to the countryside?
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