ers for fresh produce, such as newly harvested vegetables and eggs.Uncle Three went into the mountains three days ago. Before he left, he said goodbye to Grandpa Five and the others, claiming he wante...To all the young pioneers, let's raise our glasses to celebrate! 。To burning youth and dreams, let us raise a toast! 。The first ray of sunshine in the new year streamed into the educated youth's hut, and the young team members were lively early on. Jiang Yan and Zhang Qingfang had carefully prepared candies and roasted peanuts, like warmth in the winter. Lu Hong's mountain treasures - dried jujubes, Li Ming, Wang Gang, Zhao Li's candied fruits and nuts 。These simple gifts make everyone's smile as radiant as the sun. 。He JianGuo, that sturdy young man from the north, with thick eyebrows and bright eyes, a square face, wheat-colored skin, and a tall and straight figure, seems to be a character who walked out of a military painting. 。He was wearing his brother's military uniform and a military cap, looking dashing. Even the three female educated youths couldn't help but blush at his charm. 。Gu Yan chose a cotton coat with a complex pattern and put on a dark-toned woolen knitted sweater. 。She wore that olive green military coat she had modified, standing with He Jianguo. They seemed to form a youthful painting together. 。Her shyness, like flowers blooming in spring, is captivating. 。He Jian Guo was oblivious to this. When the New Year's greetings progressed to inquiries about his lifelong affairs, he noticed something amiss. His gaze unintentionally landed on Jiang Yan, meeting her teasing eyes, and a strange warmth filled his heart. But he held his head high and strode forward with even greater determination. 。They first visited several special elders in the village, who were military personnel or widows. The village's arrangements made it a kind of secret retirement home. 。

He Jian Guo and they brought handmade pig skin jelly, which was Jiang Yan's idea. How could they go to pay New Year's greetings empty-handed They used the extra pork skin to stew a delicious soup, and the remaining skin jelly became their gift.

The New Year's trip came to an end. After refusing the villagers' warm farewell, the six returned to the cozy cadre dormitory, sharing the remaining dumplings from the Lunar New Year's Eve dinner. Afterwards, they gathered around a stove for mahjong, their joyous laughter filling the air when a familiar sound reached them from outside... 。Li Min led four new young people from neighboring villages into the room. Their arrival brought a fresh energy to this New Year. 。Zhang Qingfang warmly welcomed the new friends, personally offering hot water to Li Min. Jiang Yan and Lu Hong looked at each other and smiled, although they secretly speculated about Zhang Qingfang's closeness to Li Min, it did not affect their enthusiasm. They pushed peanuts and melon seeds to the center and introduced themselves one by one, opening the first chapter of friendship in the new year. 。In a remote northeast village, Li Xiaobo and Liu Wei, two young men from the Jiangnan region, along with Zhang Xiaolan and Zhou Haigou, two girls from Shanxi province, formed a unique collective. 。Although they are geographically diverse, they quickly closed the distance due to their shared youthful mission. 。On freezing days, Zhang Qingfang's warmth was like a ray of sunshine. She generously invited her companions to share lunch together. 。Faced with Zhang Qingfang's warm hospitality, Lu Hong was a little reserved, but she knew the importance of being a good guest and didn't refuse outright. 。

On the lunch table, Lu Hong had carefully prepared a pot of stewed chicken bone with pickled mustard greens and vermicelli. The stir-fried bean sprouts with meat skin were fresh and palatable. The pig's trotters and sausage were gifts from the village, but the most special dish was undoubtedly the bowl of leeks and egg drop soup, with its vibrant green color, it caught the eye.

Several new arrivals from the cities were full of praise, especially for being able to enjoy such fresh and vibrant green vegetables during the winter, which they found astonishing. 。For these two young women who had just acclimated to life in the northeast, this surprise was mixed with amazement. They curiously inquired, and Zhang Qingfang was about to share her discovery, but Lu Hong cleverly diverted the topic. This left Zhang Qingfang feeling slightly dissatisfied, thinking that Lu Hong was being too cautious. 。Actually, Lu Hong only wanted the guests to experience something fresh, and didn't reveal any details beyond their understanding. After all, behind those seemingly ordinary dishes lay a cherished respect for communal life. 。The abundant lunch made the young intellectuals feel they got their money's worth, and the exchange became even more in-depth. 。However, the attentive Jiang Yan noticed that Li Min seemed to always be guiding the conversation. Although he was reluctant to overthink, once a suspicion took root in his mind, it would magnify every detail. 。Listening to Li Min's words, Jiang Yan pondered in his heart, certain that he seemed to be hiding some kind of intention. 。"Really, your homes are simply enviable. While we also have independent cottages there, they're like birdcages in comparison, especially in winter, you could practically touch the walls when you turned around." 。We heard that more young intellectuals would arrive after the Lunar New Year, but we are still unclear about how to properly accommodate them. 。Could we take a look 。The two young female educated youths' words were filled with envy. Jiang Yan felt a bad premonition in his heart, but Zhang Qingfang readily agreed. 。Lu Hong didn't think much of it, after all, it was just a look. They were always neat and tidy in their everyday lives, there wasn't anything they needed to hide. 。Jiang Yan's opposition now seemed evasive, so she reluctantly agreed. Under the cover of inattentiveness, she cast a furtive glance at Li Min, suspecting that he might have ulterior motives in bringing these educated youths here. 。Four girls' bedrooms were all kept tidy, while in Jiang Yan's bedroom... 。The little cat was lazily lying on the soft cushion by the window, awakened by the sound of the door opening. It opened its eyes and saw Jiang Yan, immediately jumping into her arms affectionately and acting cute. This scene naturally attracted the attention of others. 。Jiang Yan let the kitten enter under everyone's gaze, inviting them generously, his eyes always watching Li Min's every move. 。"I heard that Jiang Yan Tongzhi is skilled in calligraphy. Could he please bestow upon me a piece as a motto above my bed I wonder if that would be possible" 。Li Min walked into the room, looked around, and found that the desk was empty. He smiled and made the request, his eyes sincere. 。Jiang Yan held the kitten in his arms and showed Li Min a bright smile: "Of course!" 。She decided to generously showcase her talent. 。Although Jiang Yan originally intended to use this opportunity to unearth some clues, like playing a treasure hunt game, she never imagined it would involve herself. 。

It was no secret that she was skilled in calligraphy, but the news somehow reached the ears of young people from neighboring villages. Apparently, only Zhang Qingfang had this network of connections.

This made Jiang Yan's level of vigilance increase, realizing that even the subtle details of everyday life could become objects of scrutiny. 。However, Jiang Yan remained vigilant and never let his guard down. 。Granting Li Min's request, Jiang Yan opened the wooden box on her desk without hesitation. Inside, her practice sketches were neatly arranged, all copies of quotations and slogans. 。She pulled out a soft-tipped brush wrapped in a handmade pen case and a jar of ink. 。These were all purchased from the market in preparation for potential public appearances. 。She racked her brains, trying to figure out where she had let slip a clue that made Li Min suspicious. Besides herself, she was certain no one knew about her true skills. 。

“A new home, a new atmosphere, building the countryside with splendor”

“In this vast land, one's will is tempered. To remain steadfast in the countryside is without regret”

Since the incident at the post office, Jiang Yan's determination was extraordinary. He not only memorized the entire Red Treasure Book, but also in the town's free reading room, he flipped through many issues of newspapers and copied many inspiring words that encouraged young intellectuals. 。During the Spring Festival, she excelled in creating slogans for the village. Now, when she writes, her attention is both focused on observing others and effortlessly wielding her brush. 。Her boudoir was neat and elegant. Besides the white plaster cast of Marx and two neatly arranged volumes of classic works on either side, there was a red cloth hanging on the wall, inlaid with gleaming medals. The camphor wood wardrobe was covered with light blue fabric dotted with white, and books, tea sets, skincare products and a simple dressing mirror were all arranged in an orderly manner. 。er, he noticed Jiang Yan's rare cheerfulness, and was secretly surprised in his heart. 。Although Jiang Yan's inner defenses were apparent, he was certain that even Hua DaAuntie, the most well-informe...