by his iron ox that resembled a tower, traversed the undulating valleys and entered the secret realm known as Yuanzao Valley.This piece of farmland is connected by two medium-sized hills, with loquats...Zhuangzi and Chen Qiang enlisted together, and Fu Bo's new talent also embarked on the path of studying. He Jian Guo and Jiang Yan, due to their outstanding contributions, each received generous rewards, and for a time, they became quite famous in the village. 。With the arrival of April, Lu Hong carefully brought back twelve delicate little chicks. A pigpen was quietly built next to the barn, and two piglets slept soundly in a nest filled with corn stalks and hay. Although the chicken coop was ready, the chicks would still have to stay indoors for a while. 。On Jiang Yan's windowsill, lush vegetable seedlings are thriving. 。In spring, the heavy workload was reassigned. Jiang Yan was in charge of seedling cultivation, Zhang Qingfang was responsible for caring for chickens and ducks, Lu Hong was responsible for raising pigs, and Jiang Yan also needed to be responsible for cleaning the public areas. 。In terms of meals, Lu Hong is still the head chef, and Zhang Qingfang is still in charge of washing the dishes. The three of them also provide extra stipends to other partners. 。The men were busy in the fields. Zhang Changqing and Liu Aimin were responsible for physical labor, while He Jianguo took care of some finer work. 。They jointly cultivated land located in the open space behind the educated youth point. The six people worked together to level the land. Farming was not easy; they had to remove weeds, dig up stones, and carefully fertilize it. 。At the beginning of the year, Brother Niu had taught them how to make compost. The pungent smell made them briefly lose their appetite, but seeing the fertile soil, they were full of anticipation for a bountiful harvest. 。Through arduous labor, this land was able to sustain itself for several years without needing any further fertilizer. Every time they thought of the abundant harvest in autumn, a glimmer of anticipation shone in their six eyes. Despite their weariness, they had already begun to sketch out their planting plans in their minds. 。Rural life values the tradition of diligence. The villagers of Qingshan Gou are as tolerant toward the six young intellectuals as a spring breeze, even when they expand their cultivated land on their own plots, it is mostly with a blind eye. 。In contrast, the situation in Hongqi Village was like a deep freeze. The relationship between the educated youths and the production team had reached a breaking point, especially those young people who had publicly complained at the commendation meeting. 。After the Spring Festival, the anger accumulated by the young educated youths in Hongqi Village due to assignment issues erupted in the face of food shortages and a lack of vegetables. Both those staying behind and those who left home felt resentment. The fact that they didn't go to pay New Year's greetings on the first day angered those who considered themselves members of illustrious families for generations, accusing them of being lazy and lacking etiquette. 。The educated youths scoffed at this, and the conflict escalated day by day. 。As spring arrived, the production captain of Hongqi Village refused to allocate homesteads to the educated youths, citing their household registration issues. This sparked unprecedented conflict. 。Eight educated youths gathered together, armed with sticks and stones, marching straight to the production team leader's house. The scene resembled a silent protest. 。"Simply outrageous" 。Uncle Niu was urgently summoned to mediate. He sternly warned the six people that this storm had affected those around them, reminding them to stay out of it, otherwise they might face serious consequences. 。Zhang Qingfang, as the team's liaison, especially befriended young people from neighboring villages. During the Spring Festival, she frequently invited them to visit. 。However, under Jiang Yan's resentment towards Li Min's excessive inquiries, she reduced her contact with outsiders and turned to socialize with young people from other villages. 。Just like Liu Aimin in the past, Zhang Changqing didn't often go out. But after the reunion activities organized by his classmates, he became more frequent. According to Liu Aimin and He Jianguo's teasing, it seemed he was pursuing a certain girl. 。Although Zhang Qingfang was displeased to be pointed out as being active, she had to admit that she was indeed active and could only nod in understanding. 。Leaving the village committee, Zhang Qingfang was filled with anger: "We came here to build a new countryside. How could people in Hongqi Village do this This is resistance, resistance to what" 。Her question was filled with confusion. 。Emotionally, they should stand united as young intellectuals, but Jiang Yan takes a rational approach to problems, understanding the importance of solving them with wisdom. 。In this wave of going to the countryside, as long as you find a clever reason, you can make the production captain of Hongqi Village apprehensive, even if he is not removed from office, it can also ease the situation. 。"Don't interrupt. The village head is talking about you specifically. Zhang Changqing always follows the rules, only you act like a free-spirited wanderer." 。"Lu Hong gave Zhang Qingfang a slightly reproachful glance, her gaze turning to Jiang Yan and He Jianguo, she couldn't help but shake her head inwardly." 。Upon arriving at Qingshan Pass, Lu Hong formed a slightly better impression of Jiang Yan, finding her more diligent and quick-witted compared to Zhang Qingfang. She held a certain disdain for Zhang Qingfang's clueless actions and therefore initially joined forces with Jiang Yan to oppose her. 。As time went on, Jiang Yan won the hearts of villagers from young to old. Upon seeing this, Lu Hong's heart fluttered with a wave of emotion when he once again recruited the shrewd He Jian Guo. 。She realized that one person can't have all the good things. 。Thus, she gradually inclined towards Zhang Qingfang. 。However, Zhang Qingfang's performance was truly disappointing. Her actions and demeanor often revealed a sense of self-aggrandizement and charity, {which made Lu Hong's sensitive and insecure heart feel deeply troubled} 。When Liao Jun's appearance made Zhang Qingfang overjoyed, Lu Hong felt both troubled and disgusted, so her stance shifted towards neutrality. 。Gradually, Lu Hong noticed the silent contributions and care from He JianGuo and Jiang Yan. These subtle warmth allowed her to gradually accept and integrate into this collective. 。As a wise person in life, she first realized their selfless dedication to the security of their lives. Although they gave the most, they always remained unnoticed and humble. 。In contrast, Zhang Qingfang's tendency to flaunt past favors, even the smallest ones, is particularly jarring and makes one feel resentful. 。He Jian Guo's suggestion just happened to match Lu Hong's desire to save money but also her pride in not accepting charity. From then on, she wholeheartedly threw herself into the life of the educated youth point's big family. 。

While Jiang Yan was oblivious to this, she was pondering whether to take leave after the spring plowing to visit Shandong. Because Cao Mingyu's letter mentioned that the Jiang family ancestral hall had been damaged, {she was concerned about the dowry items passed down from her grandparents and the assets untouched by her uncles in the family}, In this turbulent times, she knew deep down that space was the safest haven.

As for the turmoil in Red Flag Village, they six all took a bystander's attitude, never expecting to get involved themselves. 。Just shortly after Uncle Niu warned them, late at night, 【the door of the point for young educated youths was startled by a flurry of knocks. Jiang Yan hurriedly put on his clothes and went out,】 he saw the dark-skinned female youth who he had met in the county town earlier supporting a pale, injured young man to sit down, 【Liu Wei and He Jianguo from nearby villages were talking seriously,】 as if an unexpected storm was about to come. 。When Jiang Yan walked out of the room with medical supplies, He Jianguo and Liu Wei had already completed their initial exchange and were focusing intently on taking care of the handsome young man. Seeing the disinfectants and medications in her hands, their expressions eased, they took the medicine, lightly patted Jiang Yan's shoulder, gesturing for her to step back, because the young man's injuries also needed attention, which might be a bit awkward for a girl. 。Looking at the young man who had fallen into a semi-conscious state, Jiang Yan's heart was filled with mixed emotions. His previous disdain for them instantly transformed. Sixteen years old, the boy was in the midst of a rebellious period fueled by passion. Having ventured from the bustling city to this land, encountering injustice was inevitable. Their cynicism towards the world was understandable. If they had been accepted by the villagers, perhaps everything wouldn't have become so complicated. 。Back in her room, Jiang Yan tried to soothe herself by petting the cat, but she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. She decided to enter her secret space to work instead. 。nd we should treat these distant friends like honored guests." 。Jiang Yan raised an eyebrow. Zhang Qingfang hadn't realized it yet, but Lu Hong already understood. She gently tapped Zhang Qingfang on...