CHAPTER 93: CHAPTER 88 SHAMELESS

Jiang Xiaoxiao and Jia Shu had worked halfway through when it was time for lunch.

Jia Shu originally planned to work a bit more so they could finish earlier in the afternoon.

Their team leader had just said that once each group completes its task, they can clock off.

They didn’t have any time constraints, only whether their task was completed or not.

Jiang Xiaoxiao shook her head, "No way, you can’t finish farm work all at once; we have to pace ourselves. We should eat when it’s time to eat, and rest when it’s time to rest. We’ll continue after lunch; otherwise, we won’t have the energy."

She was well aware of the lesson that haste makes waste.

This was just the beginning; the work was never-ending.

Kenqing Farm had plenty of work.

Especially now, with winter approaching, the final tasks before winter were plentiful.

They just needed to do their job well without mistakes, having just arrived but doing so well, surpassing others by a large margin.

That would attract jealousy.

Don’t think that educated youths are simple-minded.

Children from families in this era have experienced a lot and don’t have ordinary thoughts.

Jia Shu thought it made sense, and besides, she was indeed hungry.

Now she realized her stomach felt empty.

She was seeing stars.

"Let’s go! Quickly go eat, I’m starving."

The two supported each other to the canteen.

Exhausted.

No matter how you look at it, their bodies were completely worn out from the first day of farm work.

Wang Hongbing and Wu Yue exchanged glances, a bit envious; their hands were blistered and bloodied, painful beyond measure, but they couldn’t stop.

They secretly regretted not coming earlier.

The work assigned to them was still incomplete, and they knew nothing; the sense of superiority from the city suddenly vanished.

What remains is fatigue and hardship.

"Let’s go, eat first, and get closer with Jiang Xiaoxiao and Jia Shu. I noticed they seem to know what they’re doing and are working fast. Maybe they’ll finish early in the afternoon, and then we can discuss getting some help. We’re all part of the same team and share the same dorm; it wouldn’t be right not to help each other, would it?"

Wu Yue had her own calculations; she initially guessed that Wang Hongbing was from Jingbei and should be straightforward.

She maintained good relations with Wang Hongbing, only to find out once they started working.

Wang Hongbing was like a decorative pillow, thoroughly useless.

Just like herself.

They simply couldn’t do the work and kept complaining.

But regretting now was useless.

So she began to plot more.

After all, if the work wasn’t completed, their work credits for the day would be deducted.

They were relying on those credits to convert into money for the month.

They had heard early on that the best thing about Kenqing Farm was the monthly wage-like settlement of work credits.

Every family wasn’t wealthy, and this wage could solve major difficulties.

Many had to send money home.

Even if they didn’t, they would still need money for themselves.

Their families wouldn’t send money to them.

They were practically adults now, needing to manage their own little lives.

Wang Hongbing nodded, "Okay, that’s all we can do; I noticed Jiang Xiaoxiao and Jia Shu seem quite good at this work."

Implying that these two were probably used to doing this at home.

Wu Yue also felt the same.

Jiang Xiaoxiao and Jia Shu got their food, which included large white buns, a serving of stir-fried shredded radish with chili, and some white porridge.

Yesterday, they had only eaten two buns, but today both coincidentally grabbed three buns and a big bowl of porridge.

This morning’s physical exertion demanded energy replenishment.

They had just sat down for a short while when He Aiguo came in, smiling upon seeing them.

He got his food and sat across from them.

"How’s it going? Is today okay?"

He Aiguo partnered with the male educated youths so he couldn’t join them, to avoid gossip.

He worried whether the two could handle the hardships.

As a man, he found it tough, let alone two girls.

"No worries, Brother He, it’s fine; don’t worry about us, we’re doing quite well."

Jiang Xiaoxiao answered nonchalantly.

It was true; no matter how exhausted they were, it was nothing they couldn’t handle.

Jia Shu replied, feeling a bit ashamed.

"Brother He, don’t say that; it’s Xiao Xiao who’s helping me, otherwise I wouldn’t know what I’d be doing! Jiang Xiaoxiao is amazing, really capable at work."

Unavoidably impressed.

He Aiguo was surprised; Jiang Lei had mentioned his sister was raised in comfort and asked him to look after her.

Comfortably raised?

Maybe what Jiang Lei meant by "comfortably raised" wasn’t the same as his understanding!

"That’s good; if I finish early in the afternoon, I’ll come to help you."

Though He Aiguo still remembered what Jiang Lei had asked, since a friend had entrusted him.

Also, Jiang Xiaoxiao was an easy-going girl.

It was only right to help.

Jiang Xiaoxiao accepted the goodwill; after all, He Aiguo was her brother’s good friend.

"Brother He, fine! If you finish early, come help us."

Sometimes accepting help appropriately is an art.

Even though they might not need it.

Jia Shu glanced at Jiang Xiaoxiao, wanting to say something, but then didn’t, burying her head in her food.

Meanwhile, Wang Hongbing and Wu Yue, carrying their meal boxes, found them, and heard He Aiguo’s words. They plopped down across from them, next to He Aiguo.

They exchanged glances, their eyes lighting up.

Compared to Jiang Xiaoxiao and Jia Shu, they hoped for He Aiguo’s help more.

After all, He Aiguo was a man; men were better at handling heavy farm work than they were.

"Esteemed Young Brother, what’s your name? If you’re helping, don’t just help Xiao Xiao and Jia Shu; we’re dorm mates too, right? If you’re helping, help us all equally."

Wu Yue playfully tested.

If the other valued face, he’d go along and agree.

They would take it seriously.

If not, He Aiguo would be embarrassed.

Would a male youth dare refuse a female youth?

He didn’t fear embarrassment, then he’d refuse.

Getting help from male youths, half-jokingly, compared to Jiang Xiaoxiao and Jia Shu, they preferred help from He Aiguo and his companion.

He Aiguo was stunned; he didn’t know these two.

A bit awkward.

Agree?

Why?

They were strangers.

Not agreeing might trouble Jiang Xiaoxiao and Jia Shu.

"Brother He, eat quickly, Wu Yue and Wang Hongbing were joking with you; you shouldn’t take it seriously. We don’t need your help; you haven’t even finished your own work. It’s everyone’s first day of farm work, and no one’s really better than anyone else.

We’re too embarrassed to trouble you, and besides, Wang Hongbing and Wu Yue don’t even know you."

Upon hearing this, Jia Shu understood Jiang Xiaoxiao’s intention to help He Aiguo out of the situation.

She hurriedly spoke up, "Yes, Wang Hongbing and Wu Yue were just joking."

He Aiguo awkwardly smiled, "I’ve finished! I’ll leave first, you carry on eating."

Facing such circumstances, it really was uncomfortable.

He Aiguo stood up to leave.

No choice but to go, these female educated youths really had no shame!

Why is there such a difference between people?

Looking at Jia Shu and Jiang Xiaoxiao, and then at those two.

He Aiguo curled his lips.

Wu Yue was a bit disappointed; wasn’t it said that Northern men are proud and love heroics?

Wang Hongbing blushed, having forced a friend to leave with a few words; it was indeed a bit thick-skinned.

She couldn’t quite put on a brave face.

Under the table, Jiang Xiaoxiao discreetly kicked Jia Shu, urging her to eat faster, as if someone was trying to snatch her food.

Jia Shu understood and buried her head in frantic eating.

She ate so fast she nearly choked.

Who did they cross?

"I’m done, you eat slowly."

Jiang Xiaoxiao picked up her food bowl and stood up.

Jia Shu, with the last bite of bun still in her mouth, picked up her bowl, mumbled something no one could understand.

Ultimately, the intention was she was leaving too.

The two left one after the other, leaving Wang Hongbing and Wu Yue looking bewildered.

These two were really sneaky.

Wu Yue stomped her foot hard.

What kind of people!