nashuaworldcup Chapter 62 My Experience as an Educated Youth in the 1970s
Chapter 62 My Experience as an Educated Youth in the 1970s
Time quickly passed, and it was time to hibernate; the weather also turned cold.
The educated youth no longer had to work, so they could just lie on the kang (a heated brick bed) to hibernate. However, they all had to collect firewood to heat the kang, as winters in the north are very cold.
Qingmo (a type of firewood) costs three cents a bundle and is sold directly to villagers who are struggling financially. The villagers are happy to buy it, even though it takes some effort to collect. Rural people are not afraid of hard work as long as they can make money.
I have no interest in picking mushrooms, gathering firewood, or cleaning latrines. Hibernating on the heated brick bed during the winter is so much more comfortable and cozy.
There are plenty of places to eat in the space. If there's a smell, go eat in the space. These days, most people eat bland food, either steamed buns or porridge, with a side dish, and only occasionally do we eat meat.
She doesn't use the foam for stir-frying, but for boiling water. Anyway, the porridge and steamed buns don't have much flavor, so it's about the same. She can occasionally cook noodles, not because she can't, but because most people are too lazy to cook them properly.
"Something's happened, something's happened! Liu Zhiqing is having an affair with Cao Dayong."
A child outside was calling for the educated youth to come over and bring Liu a piece of clothing.
Upon hearing that there was something interesting to watch, Qingmo put on her shoes and swung her legs around quickly. What was this all about?
Everyone in the educated youth compound went with them. The children led them to the brigade headquarters, saying that the two of them had been seen rolling together in the haystacks on the mountain.
When they arrived, they were surrounded by layers of people. Since they were from the educated youth settlement, the villagers made way for them to squeeze in.
Liu Zhizhi was standing there crying pitifully, her hair disheveled and her clothes torn. Standing next to her was Cao Dayong, who looked to be around thirty years old.
Sun Nan took the clothes he had brought and draped them over Liu Zhizhi.
As the person in charge of the educated youth settlement, Liu Xin naturally went up to ask about the situation, but the brigade leader told Liu Zhizhi to explain herself.
Liu Zhizhi: "Yes, Cao Dayong was being a pervert. Wen, Li, and I went to the mountain to pick mushrooms. We split up and weren't far apart. Suddenly, Cao Dayong covered my mouth and dragged me aside. Waaah."
Captain: "Wen, Li, did you see that?"
Wen, the educated youth: "No, I saw a wild rabbit run by, so I went with Li, the educated youth, to look for rabbits on the other side."
Li, the educated youth: "Yes, that's right. We searched for a long time but couldn't find the rabbit, so we picked mushrooms over there. We got a little far away from Liu, so we didn't see anything."
Cao Dayong, looking honest and simple, said, "Captain, it was Liu Zhiqing who seduced me. We couldn't help ourselves and that's why we did that kind of thing. Who knew that a few old women would come over and see us, and then they would pin us down. It really was Liu Zhiqing who seduced me."
Liu Zhizhi was also furious. She didn't know this person at all. He dragged her into the bushes and tried to take off her clothes. Fortunately, several older women arrived in time.
Liu Zhizhi: "Captain, he's talking nonsense. I was dating Shen Zhiqing, how could I have seduced him? Nothing happened between us. When the aunties came, he only tore my clothes. I'm going to report him for indecent assault."
Shen Chenzhou was standing in the crowd, his face dark. Wasn't it embarrassing to drag him out at this moment?
Cao Dayong: "Liu Zhiqing, you were the one who wanted a man and seduced me. I touched you all over, and now that people have found out, you're trying to turn the tables on me, right?"
Liu Zhizhi pointed at Cao Dayong, speechless. He had indeed touched her, but not her whole body. How could she face people after he said that?
Liu Zhizhi cried and threatened to call the police, while Cao Dayong insisted that Liu Zhizhi had seduced him. Shen Chenzhou remained silent, while Wen Jing'an's lips curled slightly.
It was quite a drama of love, hate, and revenge. In the end, the brigade leader downplayed the matter, since it would damage his reputation if word got out. Liu Zhizhi had no choice but to grit her teeth and accept it.
Judging from Shen Chenzhou's expression, he's probably doomed.
After watching the play, Qingmo went back. It was clear that Liu Zhizhi was outmaneuvered by the two women vying for one man.
Sisters, why are we competing with each other? If we can catch someone, we'll go for it; if not, we'll find someone else. There are plenty of men out there.
As long as the younger brother is handsome enough, there's no such thing as an older brother being the true love.
Just like Grandma Xiaoqing, who is over seventy years old, she still has three, four, and five mistresses. Her sisters don't blame her for having so many brothers; they just blame her for not having any brothers in their twenties.
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Huh! She should just read a novel; the more she reads, the more she'll have to deal with anything.
Since that incident, Liu Zhizhi and Shen Chenzhou seemed to have grown distant. Shen Chenzhou never said he was angry, and when asked, he would just say he didn't blame her, and then he would resort to the silent treatment.
That's how men are. He didn't explicitly say he wanted to break up with her, so he just gave her the cold shoulder. He waited until Liu Zhizhi couldn't take it anymore and took the initiative to speak up, so he wouldn't have to bear the reputation of being heartless and ungrateful.
Does he like Liu Zhizhi? Yes, he does, but that little bit of liking isn't enough for him to marry Liu Zhizhi, whose reputation is ruined. People always weigh the pros and cons, and we are all made choices after weighing the pros and cons.
The reason someone can choose you is because they want something from you, whether it's your beauty, family background, or personality. There's always something they like about you.
Does idealistic love exist? Yes, but how can you guarantee that it is? If you can't guarantee it, don't expect it.
Just like when you ask many people, what does marriage really bring to women? They all fall silent. Who doesn't make vows of eternal love when they're in love?
The most beautiful time is when things are ambiguous, because what you can't have is always stirring.
Qingmo did nothing all day but sit at the door, reading and eating sunflower seeds while watching the educated youth talk about love.
Wen Jing'an was truly gentle and quiet. She stood silently to the side, gazing at Shen Chenzhou with tender affection, doing nothing and saying nothing, showing that she would be there as long as he turned back.
Liu Zhizhi was helpless. After all, no one had done anything. Was she supposed to rush up and beat up the mistress?
Seeing Qingmo laughing at the sight, he glared at her.
Hmph, you think you're so high and mighty? I'm just sitting at the door watching the show, what are you going to do about it?