Chen Ruixue walked along the road to the entrance of the health center.
I was just about to ask around to find out where Dr. Ouyang was.
Then I saw a man and a woman standing at the entrance of the cafeteria.
The man was wearing a white coat, with a gentle expression, a smile on his face, and tender eyes.
The girl standing in front of him was looking up, smiling sweetly as she spoke.
It's unclear what topic brought a smile to Ouyang Zhenyu's face.
Chen Ruixue's heart tightened.
We haven't seen each other for more than half a year.
She had imagined countless times that she and Ouyang Zhenyu might not be able to be together.
Given the Chen family's current situation, no one knows what the future holds, and I am currently carrying such a serious burden.
They are essentially one of the five categories of people in everyone's eyes.
Nobody knows when the Chen family will be able to turn things around, and in his current situation, seeking help from Ouyang Zhenyu would only be a burden to Ouyang Zhenyu.
Chen Ruixue endured the past six months in a state of constant anxiety and unease.
From how Ouyang Zhenyu initially helped their family, all the way to how the Hongqi Brigade secretly resettled them.
She knew it all in her heart.
They also believe that Ouyang Zhenyu is not the kind of heartless and ungrateful person.
But he couldn't resist the wild thoughts in his mind; no man would want to jeopardize his future in this situation.
There are no constraints between the two, and it would be unreasonable to impose moral obligations on others.
That's why she came to see Ouyang Zhenyu this time; she wanted to make things clear with him.
They should just call it quits; they're not suited to be together in their current situation.
Ouyang Zhenyu is suited for a better girl.
But seeing this scene now is still very jarring.
At the same time, I feel very heartbroken.
The lunchbox he was holding fell to the ground with a clatter.
The buns made from mixed dough rolled onto the muddy ground in the lunchbox, getting covered in sand and dust.
Chen Ruixue hurriedly squatted down, trying to pick up the buns.
This is a batch of mixed noodles that I've been saving up for a long time.
I just wanted to cook for Ouyang Zhenyu; this might be the last time I cook for him.
Over the past six months, his cooking skills have improved significantly; there's no hardship a person can't endure.
Chen Ruixue, the former eldest daughter of the Chen family, is now skilled at all kinds of housework and farm work.
This is something I couldn't learn when I was sent to the countryside, but now I'm proficient in everything.
Fearing that Ouyang Zhenyu would notice, Chen Ruixue hurriedly tugged at the headscarf on her head.
He wanted to quickly pick up the steamed buns and leave, since Ouyang Zhenyu had already found someone suitable for him.
Then I should be sensible and leave as soon as possible.
Ouyang Zhenyu owes himself nothing.
He never made her any promises.
The more flustered you are, the less likely you are to pick up the buns.
One of the steamed buns rolled out of her hand again.
Chen Ruixue's eyes welled up with tears. She didn't know why, but she felt both embarrassed and ashamed.
When did the Chen family become so pathetic?
She was even afraid that Ouyang Zhenyu would see her in such a humble state.
She shouldn't have come.
Suddenly, a pair of large hands picked up the steamed bun that was a few steps away.
I gently patted off the sand.
Chen Ruixue recognized those hands.
She could no longer deceive herself, and in a panic, she stood up, turned around, and ran away.
He ran quickly out of the health center's courtyard, across two streets, and hid in an alley.
There were no footsteps following behind, and Chen Ruixue squatted down against the wall and cried silently.
Ouyang Zhenyu didn't even pursue her; perhaps he didn't recognize her in his heart.
Because she now looks no different from any other rural woman.
Ouyang Zhenyu already has a girl he likes. The girl he was just looking at was wearing a woolen dress and a down jacket.
That's not something that can exist here. It can only mean that this girl comes from a very good family, just like I did back then.
But why does the thought that Ouyang Zhenyu has a girl he likes and didn't even recognize her cause her such heartache?
They wept silently there for a long time.
Suddenly, I found a pair of legs in front of me.
Chen Ruixue, her eyes blurred with tears, suddenly looked up.
Through the hazy shimmering water, I saw that familiar person before me.
Chen Ruixue knew she looked terrible and must have been crying her eyes out.
Moreover, her skin became very rough from doing farm work for the past six months.
Exposed to the wind and sun of Northwest China, she is now just like any other rural woman.
His skin was dark and rough, with red marks on his cheeks from the cold wind, and even sores from the winter snow.
She was no longer the pampered eldest daughter of the Chen family.
They even insisted on doing the work of repairing the irrigation canals. If people like them didn't actively perform, they would probably be criticized by everyone.
Only by working hard can we obtain food and income.
Only then can I take care of my grandfather.
Chen Ruixue lowered her head.
He buried his head between his knees.
She didn't want Ouyang Zhenyu to see such a terrible side of herself.
Ouyang Zhenyu squatted down and helped the girl up from the ground.
He took out a handkerchief and wiped away her tears, then put it back in her hand.
"Stop wiping yourself, Mingming is here, why are you running away?"
I picked up a few steamed buns, and then you disappeared. I searched several times before finally finding you in this alley.
Ouyang Zhenyu looked at the woman who was crying uncontrollably, her face now covered in black and white streaks like a little kitten.
He was still holding a lunchbox in his hand, and he was a little out of breath from running so fast.
Chen Ruixue took the handkerchief and blew her nose hard, feeling somewhat resentful.
Consider it retribution for Ouyang Zhenyu's betrayal.
Although she came here to free Ouyang Zhenyu, why did she still feel so sad and upset seeing this scene?
"Walk!"
Ouyang Zhenyu reached out to take her hand, but Chen Ruixue shook him off.
"I won't go with you!"
"If you won't come with me, then let's stand here and talk."
"If you want passersby to watch the spectacle, then let's just leave it here and let them watch."
"You came looking for me, right? Then why did you run away?"
Ouyang Zhenyu felt that the girl in front of him looked somewhat familiar.
He suspected it was Chen Ruixue. He originally wanted to pick up the steamed bun and ask her, but she ran away as soon as she saw him.
It was only because the other person turned and ran that he was convinced it was definitely Chen Ruixue, and he also realized that Chen Ruixue must have misunderstood.
"I didn't come here to see you."
Chen Ruixue said in a low voice.
She has no right to be stubborn now.
Even the treatment their family received in the Hongqi Brigade depended on Ouyang Zhenyu.
What right does she have to criticize Ouyang Zhenyu?
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