"Wow, he chased me so far, why didn't you stop him?"
"Why stop her? There are so many people here, nothing can happen. Besides, this kid has been holding back since the day the assignment list came out. If I don't let her vent, I'm worried she'll get sick one day. A run would be good, and it would make her feel better."
"That makes sense. If we really stop her now, she might feel even more upset later."
"That's right."
"But the relationship between your children is so enviable. They all care about each other. They're nothing like those evil kids in my family. They fight like crazy every day over my husband's and my work and our little savings. They have a small quarrel every three days and a big fight every five days. There's no peace at all."
"Alas, every family has its own problems. Nothing is perfect. My family has its own troubles too."
"That's true."
“…”
“…”
The voices of their conversation gradually faded away, and the content of their words made Jianshu, who was immersed in the sadness of parting, feel a little complicated.
Although she and Gu Mingjing separated, the separation was only temporary. They would be able to meet again in a few months, or even in two years, they would be able to see each other for a long time.
Compared to the woman whose son went to the countryside and didn't know when he would return, her sadness seemed insignificant, and the melancholy of parting was nothing at all.
Sometimes, there is no harm without comparison.
After all, although she knew when the movement would end and when the educated youth could return home, others did not know.
Nowadays, there are few ways to return to the city, except for family connections that allow two people to transfer back to the city or applying for medical retirement. The time of return seems to be far away. Those who go to the countryside not only endure the hardships of labor, but also the confusion and pain in their hearts.
Many people even resorted to self-harm in order to return to the city, willingly leaving it at the cost of a broken leg, even if it meant having difficulty walking for the rest of their lives.
When people who go to the countryside have a hard time, their parents and relatives far away are also very worried.
Just like Aunt Chen next door, she still looks forward to receiving Chen Banxia's letter every two weeks. If the letter is late for a few days for some reason, she gets very scared, fearing that something has happened. She runs to the post office eight times a day and doesn't feel relieved until she receives the letter.
And the worries in the heart of this female comrade are not much less.
Alas, Jian Shu sighed softly in her heart. Even if she knew everything, she could do nothing. These were facts that could not be changed, and they would leave a deep mark on the times.
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At this time, the older sister who had been crying loudly on the side finally calmed down after venting her anger. She looked at the crowd gradually walking back, wiped her tears, and raised her feet to prepare to catch up.
When I turned around, I saw Jianshu still standing there in a daze. I mistakenly thought that she was still sad, and out of sympathy, I couldn't help but come over to comfort her.
"Comrade, don't be sad anymore. We'll meet again someday. Everyone's heading back, let's go too." Her voice was hoarse and choked with sobs after just crying, and it didn't sound good. Her eyes were red and swollen, and she looked a little disheveled.
Jian Shu came back to his senses after hearing the voice. Looking at the gentle elder sister in front of him, he knew that she had misunderstood, but it was difficult to explain. This was all out of kindness. If he said she had misunderstood, it would be like he was meddling in other people's business.
Being gentle is not a difficult thing. There are many gentle people in the world, but there are not many people who will gently comfort others when they are sad. Jianshu has a very good impression of the person in front of him.
"Okay." Jian Shu agreed. Looking at the tear marks on her elder sister's face and the tears on her eyelashes that were about to fall, she pretended to take out a handkerchief from her pocket, handed it to her, and said, "Sister, wipe your tears."
Looking at Jianshu's gentle smile, the elder sister felt her kindness and reached out to take the handkerchief. "Thank you."
"You're welcome," Jian Shu said, waving his hand. It was just a handkerchief, nothing special.
Seeing her start to wipe her tears, Jian Shu looked straight ahead, not staring. Everyone didn't want others to be around when they were in trouble. Although she couldn't escape, she could still avoid looking.
The eldest sister looked at Jianshu as she turned sideways, and couldn't help but have a better impression of her. This little girl is not only beautiful, but also so considerate and thoughtful. Being a parent is really a blessing. Unlike her...
Suddenly remembering something, the eldest sister's mood became a little depressed again. She tried to cheer herself up and said, "Let's go too."
At this time, the two of them had fallen to the back of the team. Except for a young girl about five meters behind them, the rest of the people were ahead of them.
Jianshu followed the elder sister forward, keeping an eye on the girl behind her. This must be the elder sister whose brother went to the countryside in her place.
She does look quite haggard, and it's obvious she hasn't had a good rest in days. But even so, it doesn't affect her beauty. Her fair skin stands out among the sallow complexions of most people these days. Her facial features aren't particularly delicate, but when put together, they create a very pleasing look.
That’s right, it’s Shu Xin. Her beauty is not the kind of beauty that is extremely aggressive. Rather, it is like water, very soft and without any sharpness.
Seeing this, Jianshu also understood the brother's thoughts. It seemed that one of the important reasons why he didn't want his sister to go to the countryside was her appearance.
With his looks and gentle personality, the chances of something happening to him if he were to go to the countryside would be too high.
People who stand out from the crowd always attract everyone's attention, and in a strange place, such attention is not a good thing. If you have the ability to cope with it, this kind of specialness will bring many benefits, but it is obvious that this sister does not have it.
So sometimes, there’s nothing wrong with being ordinary.
Jianshu walked side by side with the elder sister on the road, and had no intention of talking to her.
"Comrade, who are you here to see off today?" In order to prevent those sad things from coming to mind again, the elder sister took the initiative to speak and divert attention.
At the same time, chatting can also help pass the time and ease the awkwardness. If the two of them walk back in silence, the atmosphere... it would be better if they didn't walk together.
Bored Jianshu picked up a piece of wild grass from the roadside and fiddled with it in his hand. After hearing what the elder sister said, he replied, "It's a gift for my partner." There was nothing to hide.
"I guess so," the eldest sister nodded. These days, when a young girl comes to the station to see someone off, it's either a relative or a loved one.
If she was a relative, she wouldn't be the only one to see her off. Plus, she looked so distraught, it was definitely her lover who had gone missing.
The eldest sister praised her own wit.
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