CHAPTER 80: CHAPTER 80: EACH ONE IS IDLY ANXIOUS, ALL THE WORK IN THE FIELDS IS DONE

He bowed deeply to Yunyi, "Chu Zhiqing, thank you for your willingness to step in and save him. We will definitely visit you to express our gratitude."

Yunyi stepped aside, "Since I’ve come to our Songling Brigade, I am one of its members. Naturally, I wouldn’t hesitate to help. Hurry and get ready to leave so the doctor can give him a proper checkup."

After Gong Weimin thanked her again, he quickly urged his people to set off.

As the ox cart departed, the Branch Secretary noticed that Yunyi’s hem had also been stained with blood, "Chu Zhiqing, thank you so much for today. You’ve even gotten your clothes dirty. Don’t worry, I will speak to the Gong Family about it."

While the Branch Secretary said this, Yunyi had no intention of actually asking them to compensate for her clothing, "I’ll go back and wash it to see if it comes out."

The Branch Secretary felt this Chu Zhiqing was truly excellent, "Good, good. You go back and try washing it. By the way, you don’t need to go to the fields this afternoon. I will arrange for someone to take your place."

Yunyi didn’t stand on ceremony, "Okay, thank you, Branch Secretary Uncle."

She wasn’t afraid of working in the fields, but if she could avoid labor, she wouldn’t rush to show off, "Then I’ll head back first."

Seeing Yunyi about to leave, many people greeted her.

Yunyi didn’t speak but politely nodded at everyone before quickly leaving.

As she walked away, the onlookers began to gossip again, "Who would’ve thought this Chu Zhiqing really knows medicine? She actually stopped Doctor Gong’s bleeding."

"If she didn’t have the ability, would she save someone without a second thought?"

"That’s not what you were saying earlier."

"I was just worried she was young and didn’t know the severity of the situation, afraid she’d try to show off and delay Doctor Gong’s treatment."

"You sure know how to talk."

"Now it seems Chu Zhiqing is quite capable. Maybe we’ll need to ask for her help in the future."

"So that’s what you were waiting for, huh? No wonder you changed your tune so quickly."

"Doctor Gong already had medicine for stopping bleeding there. She was just bold and got lucky, like a blind cat running into a dead Haozi. If she really had skills, why would they still need to send him to the commune?"

The Branch Secretary, who had just locked the infirmary door, happened to hear this comment and frowned.

He particularly loathed these kinds of simpletons who couldn’t compare to others yet still badmouthed them, "What nonsense are you all spouting over there? You all seem to have too much free time. Is all the work in the fields done? It looks like you don’t want your work points for today, do you?"

Hearing that work points would be docked—how could they let that happen?—everyone instantly scattered, each one running off incredibly fast.

「Beijing Railway Station」

Shi Jingfang saw her daughter off at the platform, "Wenhui, going to the countryside isn’t like being at home. You must be mindful of your words and actions, protect yourself well, and if you encounter any problems you can’t solve, call home."

She adjusted her daughter’s collar, "Oh, right. When you have time, remember to visit Yunyi, your Aunt Zhiran’s daughter, for me. Speaking of which, Aunt Zhiran and I always seemed to miss each other. It was always a case of her returning to Beijing when I was away for studies, or when I went to see her, she was off providing aid in another region. We never managed to have a proper reunion before she passed away. Alas, life is truly unpredictable."

Ye Wenhui pouted, "I’ve never even met Aunt Zhiran’s daughter. If I just show up unannounced, who knows what she’ll think of me?"

As they were talking, they heard someone call out to them, "Second Sister-in-law, Wenhui."

Hearing this voice, Shi Jingfang couldn’t help but frown slightly. However, as much as she disliked it, she still had to face the person, "Younger Sister-in-law, are you here to send off Wenjuan?"

Zhang Baoxiang walked over with a smile, "Yes."

Ye Wenhui also politely greeted her, "Younger Aunt."

After Zhang Baoxiang responded, she sized up Wenhui. Glancing at the luggage at her and her mother’s feet, Zhang Baoxiang felt a little more balanced, "Wenhui, now that you cousins will be in the same place, you must look after each other."

Wenhui didn’t object, "You’re right, Younger Aunt."

But she inwardly hoped they wouldn’t be assigned to the same place; she and Ye Wenjuan just couldn’t get along.

Ye Wenjuan chimed in with a smile, "Mom, don’t worry. I’ll definitely get along well with my older cousin."

Zhang Baoxiang was about to say more when someone from the Educated Youth Office, speaking through a loudspeaker, announced, "Educated Youths who have received their tickets, please do not linger on the platform. Board the train immediately!"

A fleeting look of calculation flashed in Ye Wenjuan’s eyes. Ye Wenhui didn’t catch it, but Shi Jingfang saw it clearly.