The male educated youth being chased by Chang Hong is called Wu Fenglu, the wretched man in the book. It seems that he was caught by Chang Hong for peeping at the female educated youth. This part is in the book and it seems that there is no change.
The butterfly effect caused by Su Qingmeng's time travel resulted in some plot changes, while some still developed according to the book.
Wu Fenglu was being beaten by Chang Hong with a stick. He endured it for a while at first, but couldn't help but want to fight back. Qiao Qinggang had been watching him, and when he saw him reaching out, he stopped him and pinned him to the ground.
Zhang Fang took the opportunity to step forward and support Chang Hong, saying: "If you have anything to say, just talk about it and we will find a solution together. Beating people will not solve the problem." She didn't know what happened yet. When she came back, Chang Hong had already chased Wu Zhiqing and beat him.
Chang Hong was furious, "I found him peeping through the window of the female educated youth!"
Yang Ping looked unhappy. She was the only one in the room at the time. She only realized what had happened when she heard Chang Hong's scream.
It was hot in the summer, so the windows of the educated youth were kept open during the day for ventilation. Although she was dressed neatly, she felt nauseous when she thought of a man secretly observing her from outside the window.
Lin Xiuyao couldn't help but hold Su Qingmeng's hand tightly. Fortunately, she moved out, otherwise he would have been worried at the thought of her living under the same roof with such a person.
Wu Fenglu was thin and small, and being held down by the tall and strong Qiao Qinggang, he couldn't stand up. "I didn't peek, I... I just," he stammered, "I just wanted to call for help."
Chang Hong: "You're lying. It took me two minutes from the time I entered the gate to the time I walked behind you, and you didn't say a word. You were just peeking at the young women!"
Several people were confronting each other when the team leader heard the commotion at the educated youth camp and rushed over. "What happened?"
Chang Hong told Wu Fenglu what had happened, but Wu Fenglu still argued, insisting that he wanted to call someone and find the female educated youth if he had something to do.
When the captain asked him who he was looking for and what he wanted, he couldn't explain clearly.
The captain pondered. There was no evidence for this sort of thing. Even if Wu Zhiqing was sent to the police station, the police would probably just give him a lecture. "Let's punish Wu Zhiqing by making him carry manure for three months."
Chang Hong was unconvinced. "He's a hooligan. I'm going to send him to the Public Security Bureau."
Yang Ping said, "Captain, I don't want to live in the same educated youth camp with him anymore." She was more sober-minded. Only Chang Hong saw what happened. Wu Fenglu insisted that he had hired someone, and the police couldn't do anything to him, but they could still take the opportunity to drive him out of the educated youth camp.
The female educated youth all spoke up, "I don't want to live with him either. Who knows if he'll peek at us again?" "Me too." "And me."
The team leader reached out to stop them. Although there was no evidence, considering that the male educated youth was indeed not very honest, he said, "Let Wu Zhiqing move to the cowshed." After the two professors who were sent down left, the cowshed has been empty ever since.
Wu Fenglu realized that he would not be convicted, and he confidently retorted, "Captain, I don't want to..."
The team leader interrupted sternly, "Wu Zhiqing, if you don't agree, I will report it to the Zhiqing Office. Our village temple is small and can't accommodate a giant Buddha like you."
Panic flashed across Wu Fenglu's face. If he was sent back, he would have no choice but to go to a more difficult place. The Songjiang Brigade was still well-off and could basically have enough to eat. "Captain, I have no objection."
Su Qingmeng knew this would be the result. Wu Fenglu was a wretched man. He didn't have the courage to force the female educated youth. She also asked Tian Ke and found out that the female educated youth in the front yard would close the door when entering and leaving, and draw the curtains when changing clothes, so she chose to wait and see.
Wu Fenglu moved to the cowshed and everyone distanced themselves from him. He usually went to and from work alone and became a quiet figure in the village.
Zhou Wenxi came over to find Su Qingmeng, "Your yard is so beautiful!"
The flowers planted by Su Qingmeng are all in bloom, and the colorful flowers are swaying in the wind. "If you like, pick a few and put them back."
Zhou Wenxi: "Wait a minute, I have something to tell you."
The two went into the house and sat down, and Zhou Wenxi revealed the news that she might be returning to the city soon.
Su Qingmeng was a little surprised. The college entrance examination would resume in a few months. "So, will you go back and start working directly?"
Zhou Wenxi nodded and said, "My family found me a job in a textile factory. I'll mail you some fabric when I get back."
Su Qingmeng was happy for her. She no longer had to do farm work in the countryside. The city had more abundant educational resources, making it more convenient to prepare for the college entrance examination. "Congratulations!"
Zhou Wenxi told her about her family situation. Her family was a red capitalist family. During the Cultural Revolution, her parents and elder brother were sent to the farm, and she and her sister went to the countryside as educated youth.
Now that her family has been rehabilitated, it's easier for her to handle things as a single woman, so her parents asked her to return to the city first. Unfortunately, her sister is married, and she doesn't know what to do.
"Study hard when you go back and get promoted soon." She reminded him implicitly, "Besides, the environment has become more relaxed now. Who knows when the college entrance examination will be resumed." She said the last sentence in a joking tone.
Zhou Wenxi listened carefully. "I understand." She hugged Su Qingmeng and said, "I will miss you."
A few days later, Su Qingmeng went to the educated youth site for a farewell dinner. Although they were reluctant to leave, they also knew that the future would be better after returning to the city.
Su Qingmeng gave her a dress as a parting gift. It was made from tie-dyed fabric she had previously made. Zhou Wenxi had praised her dress for its beauty, so she made one for her.
Zhou Wenxi thanked her, and Tian Ke also gave her a small wallet. She cried and said, "Sister Wenxi, please write to us often in the future."
Zhou Wenxi also choked up a little, "Yes, if you have the chance in the future, you can come to Shanghai and I will take you out to play."
The three of them said goodbye reluctantly, and Zhou Wenxi left with reluctance, leaving the place where she had shed her sweat and tears.
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