Chapter 27 After all, I'm not called "Hey".
At this moment, Lu Aiguo stepped forward, handed Xu Zhili a package wrapped in oil paper, and said with a smile, "Child, these are meat buns. Keep them to eat on the train."
"Okay, Grandma, Godfather and Godmother, goodbye!"
Xu Zhili held An'an's hand, waved goodbye together, and then boarded the train.
"Little Pear, you must be careful in the countryside. No matter what happens, remember to write every month. Grandma is waiting for your reply," Aunt Xu said loudly from the platform.
“Okay, Grandma, please take good care of yourself. Godfather, Godmother, you should all go back now,” Xu Zhili replied from inside the carriage.
Amidst everyone's reluctant farewells, the green train slowly started moving, making a "clanging" sound, and headed into the distance.
In this life, she touched the most passionate sincerity of this era.
After transmigrating to this place, Xu Zhili met many people, such as Wang Jianguo, Wang Yuting, the kind Aunt Xu, as well as Lu Aiguo and Bai Qing.
They all radiated a simple and kind light, and provided Xu Zhili with a great deal of help when she needed it most.
Lin Zhili, thank you so much for bringing me into this unique era.
Now, I have fallen deeply in love with this land.
I love its vibrant and down-to-earth life, and I love this country. Although it may still be somewhat poor at present, it is full of hope and expectation, making people look forward to the future.
Three days after Xu Zhili left, Lin Wanwan received a shocking notice in the factory's residential compound—she was ordered to go to the countryside.
Upon hearing this news, Lin Jinguo and Zhang Jiumei felt as if the sky had fallen.
Lin Wanwan was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, frantically explaining to the person in charge, her voice filled with worry and helplessness.
"I really didn't sign up! How could I possibly sign up? I already have a job and a fiancé. There's absolutely no need for me to sign up for the rural service program. Please believe me!"
However, the staff member who issued the notice remained indifferent and unmoved: "I don't care whether you signed up on purpose or not. The application record for going to the countryside is right here, that's an indisputable fact. You'd better prepare for going to the countryside in three days."
After saying that, he told the staff to turn around and leave, calling out, "Let's go to the next one."
Lin Wanwan collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face, her heart filled with a mixture of grievance and fear.
Lin Jinguo and Zhang Jiumei panicked. They looked at each other and saw panic and helplessness in each other's eyes.
Lin Jinguo rushed forward and grabbed the staff member who was about to leave, pleading in his voice: "Comrade, there must be some misunderstanding here. Wanwan really already has a job, so this trip to the countryside can't be counted. Please, have mercy and check again."
The staff member frowned and said seriously, "All procedures were followed according to regulations. Lin Wanwan's name is clearly written on the application form. How could it be fake? Don't make trouble here."
Zhang Jiumei also ran over, grabbed the staff member's arm, and said tearfully, "Comrade, look at my Wanwan, she has never suffered since she was a child, how can she go to the countryside? Please be lenient and make an exception for her."
The staff member impatiently shook off their hands. "This isn't something you can be lenient about. Since you've signed up, you have to follow the rules. Depart on time in three days. Don't delay the trip, otherwise..."
Before he could finish speaking, he turned and left with his men without looking back.
Lin Jinguo was so angry that he kicked over the stool next to him. "What on earth is going on? How could someone sign Wanwan up for the rural service program? Someone must be deliberately targeting our family!"
Zhang Jiumei sat on the ground, slapping her thigh and wailing, "What are we going to do? If our Wanwan goes to the countryside, her life will be ruined!"
Lin Wanwan sobbed uncontrollably, muttering between sobs, "It must be that Lin Zhili, it must have been her! She must have done it to get revenge on us."
Lin Jinguo and Zhang Jiumei were stunned upon hearing this, and both of them felt that Lin Wanwan's words were very likely true.
Lin Jinguo gritted his teeth, a fierce glint in his eyes: "If it really was that little bitch Lin Zhili who did it, I will definitely not let her go. She's raised a thankless wretch."
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Having survived the apocalypse, Xu Zhili always felt that her heart was as hard as iron and stone, and would not be easily moved.
However, upon arriving in this place and meeting those kind and simple people, her seemingly unbreakable heart softened without her even realizing it.
At this moment, Xu Zhili lowered her head slightly, focusing intently on adjusting Xu Zhian's collar.
Just then, a disdainful snort came from the other side: "What's there to be sad about? We're responding to the call to go to the countryside to build our country and contribute to the nation. Do you really think that going to the countryside as an educated youth is a disservice to you?"
Xu Zhili's hand paused slightly, and she subconsciously turned her head to look over.
Across from me sat a girl in a brand-new military uniform; it seemed that every educated youth sent to the countryside was equipped with such a uniform.
These days, wearing a green military uniform always inspires a sense of awe.
The girl had fair skin like snow and delicate features, but the arrogance in her eyes was impossible to hide.
Xu Zhili merely glanced at her indifferently and then ignored her.
After all, the girl didn't name her specifically.
But the girl opposite her was furious when she saw that the other party was ignoring her. She pointed her finger at Xu Zhili.
Hey, why aren't you talking to me?!
Xu Zhili looked around in confusion before slowly asking, "Are you calling me?"
The girl opposite him crossed her arms, nodded emphatically, and said irritably, "Otherwise what?"
Xu Zhili simply gave a faint "oh" and then stopped talking, continuing to take out the oil paper package from her bag.
Inside the oil paper package were meat buns that Aunt Xu had carefully prepared early that morning. An'an had gotten up late and hadn't had time to eat yet.
Seeing this, the girl opposite was practically going crazy and shouted, "What's wrong with you? I was trying to chat with you out of kindness, why are you ignoring me? You have no manners at all!"
"So, you've been talking to me the whole time?"
Xu Zhili feigned confusion, "But you didn't name names, how am I supposed to know you're trying to talk to me?"
"No way, I was talking to you face to face!" The girl's face was full of disbelief.
"Oh, I'm so sorry, I thought you were talking to someone else, after all, my name isn't 'Hey'," Xu Zhili explained innocently.
Those sitting around couldn't help but laugh when they heard this.
The girl in military uniform never expected to be laughed at like this by everyone. Her face turned red instantly, and she gritted her teeth in anger.
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