Before He Xiaoai could fully recover, it was time for He Xiaoyou to go to the countryside.
Except for He Ruixue who was in poor health, almost all his family members went to the station to see him off.
He Xiaoyou, carrying large and small bags, wearing a green military uniform and a red cloth tied around his arm, boarded the train with a group of people dressed similarly.
There were too many things to bring, and the remaining heavier luggage included books, pots, pans, and cans. He Chunsheng and his companions made an extra trip to the post office and mailed them to him.
Because there were so many things, it cost a lot of postage.
Wang Taozhi felt sorry for her son who was far away, and also felt sorry for the money. She started to scold him for insisting on going to the countryside, saying that he was really kicked in the head by a donkey.
Not only was she puzzled, but other people around who heard the news also found it unbelievable.
Several years have passed, and everyone knows what life was like for those who went to the countryside at that time.
In the early years, there were people who signed up voluntarily, but later on, we no longer saw such people. He Xiaoyou was the first case in the area.
Therefore, on the streets, the topic of gossip among people became the He family.
"The neighborhood office didn't notify his family before. Even if it's mandatory, they have to wait until he turns seventeen."
"Given his family's ability, it shouldn't be difficult to find him a job. I think he's just living too well and is looking for trouble."
"Don't tell me you have a lover at school, and you're going to accompany her to the countryside, and then get married when you land. I think Wang Taozhi will be pissed to death."
It was clearly a teasing remark, but some people took it seriously, saying, "Back then, He Xiaotuan risked everything to marry Lu Lan, and even got the baby out of the house when his family disagreed. Now, He Xiaoyou has gone to the countryside for a girl. It's really like family is inseparable."
"I heard that he had committed a crime and was hurriedly sent to the countryside for refuge."
"No way, he looks quite honest, but he doesn't talk much. I haven't heard of him doing anything bad."
"Oh, what have I really done to let you know? You just squat on the wall and watch all day long?"
The woman being talked about was not convinced. She thought that since she visited every household all day long, no one could hide from her sharp eyes.
"Then how did you know? Where's the evidence? Did you dream about it?"
"Oh, Zhang family, don't you understand? He is related to the Xu family. I'm afraid he is standing up for Xu Tong. That kid is so cruel at such a young age. He will definitely be a murderer in the future."
"Yeah, I don't know when he'll end up in jail. If Xu Lao San doesn't take care of it, he'll be a disaster sooner or later."
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He Ruixue held the pen and looked up. "Xu Laosan wants to send Xu Tong to the countryside. Who told you that?"
“Everyone in the yard is talking about it.”
He Xiaojie cleaned the bok choy that she had just picked from the vegetable garden and placed it on the stove.
"Originally, people were saying Xu Tong was vicious, but now they think our family is pushing him too hard. We're all fence-sitters, believing whatever others say."
"Isn't Xu Tong only ten years old?"
"Yeah, he didn't say he would go right away. I guess it will be in a few years."
He Ruixue retracted her gaze and said coldly, "Then let's wait until he actually signs up."
After a few years, the educated youth will be able to return to the city one after another.
Although Xu Laosan cannot predict the future, he is telling everyone about something that has not even been decided yet. Isn't he just trying to play the victim and show how domineering the He family is?
"Did you find out why he pushed Xiao Ai?"
"He didn't say anything, but Mom guessed it. It was just those things between children. Xiaoai had new clothes to wear, but he didn't. A bunch of people were surrounding Xiaoai, and no one was playing with him. Of course, he felt uncomfortable."
He Xiaojie said with some guilt, "This matter has something to do with me as well. Xu Yun and I get along well, but the third branch of the Xu family has always been at odds with the first branch, and Xu Tong's mind has long been corrupted."
He Ruixue nodded. She knew about this. Xu Laosan and his wife spoke ill of the eldest wife's family at the dinner table every day, blaming them for all the misfortunes in their lives.
Over time, hatred takes root in the hearts of their children and gradually forms inherent ideas.
Besides, living in the same house, it is easy to feel resentment when you see others living better and better while your own family remains the same.
He Ruixue guessed, "So he hurt Xiaoai because he wanted you to take your anger out on Xu Yun and stop being friends with her?"
"He's just a kid, how could he possibly think so much? In his eyes, we're all in the same group with the Xu family's eldest branch, all villains bullying his family.
Xiao Ai happened to be standing in front of him at the time, and impulsively, he pushed her.
Afterwards, Xu Tong was also scared. He buried himself in the quilt and said that he did not mean it and that a ghost possessed him. When he came to his senses, his hand had already been stretched out.
What the hell? It was obvious that he had something to hide.
It can be said that pushing people was a momentary impulse, but when he saw people fall into the water, his first reaction was not to call for help, but to quietly leave. It can be seen that he is simply evil.
He Ruixue shook her head.
She was still believing in conspiracy theories, wondering if someone had instigated him to harm his child for some purpose.
She overestimated the mind and determination of a ten-year-old kid.
Unfortunately, Xu Tong was too young and had not caused any substantial harm, so he could not be put in a juvenile detention center.
Otherwise, she would make him pay tenfold for his actions.
The two went to the next room to visit He Xiaoai. Her face was a little pale and she spoke weakly. She looked really pitiful.
"Aunt, where's my brother? They all said he went to the countryside, but I didn't even go to see him off."
She was sleeping when He Xiaoyou left, and her family didn't have the heart to disturb her, so they didn't wake her up.
He Ruixue walked forward holding her belly, touched the temperature of her forehead, and found that she was almost completely healed, then helped her tuck in the corner of the quilt.
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