The Red Era: Starting from Being an Educated Youth in the Countryside

Chapter 46: Stealing and being taught a lesson

Mei Niang's voice was sharp, and it was obvious that she was looking for trouble.

Chen Huaiyang went out with a frown on his face, and at a glance he saw that mean face, staring at people with eyes wide open, as if he wanted to eat them up.

"Hey, Mei Niang, what's the matter with you?"

Chen Huaiyang asked in a flat tone, not caring at all about her ferocious appearance. In the face of force, nothing is a problem.

If she dares to do something wrong, there are ways to deal with her.

I have been dealing with people's moves for some time and have figured out Mei Niang's personality. She is a person who will not suffer any loss. She must have come here hoping to take advantage of her.

Mei Niang snorted, "Chen Zhiqing, it's ok for you to be lazy, but why do you steal other people's things?"

"I asked you, did you go up the mountain today?"

"I set a trap on the mountain and finally caught the prey. Before I had time to get it, you stole it. How could you, an educated youth, be so short-sighted?"

After hearing the accusation, Chen Huaiyang sneered, "Mei Niang, you not only like to take advantage of others, but you also learn to falsely accuse others."

Chen Huaiyang picked up the sharp fork leaning against the wall. The blood on it had solidified and had not been washed off yet.

"See what I have here? There's blood on it! It took me a whole day to get this prey. If you say it's yours, it's yours."

"Don't just accuse others casually. You have to be responsible for what you say."

"Your prey is lost, so it's understandable that you're anxious, but you can't say it's yours just because you smell the meat. That doesn't make sense!"

Mei Niang saw the fork and it was indeed stained with blood. She felt a little scared when she saw his strong body, but she couldn't move when she smelled the meat.

It’s been a while since I’ve had any fishy food at home. I can guess that there’s a huge lump of meat in the pot just by smelling it!
If I leave, won't I get nothing?

"It is indeed stained with blood. It may have been smeared on it when you slaughtered it. I can see traces of blood inside my trap. It must be you who stole it from me."

"There are pheasant feathers on it. It's clear as day. Don't try to deny it here."

Chen Huaiyang raised his eyebrows, "Are you sure it's pheasant feathers? I don't have what you want here. This is a pure leopard cat, not a mutant."

"Maybe you can go to the north of the village and have a look. It's early, so you might be able to smell some pheasants."

Mei Niang understood as soon as she heard it. The trap had indeed caught the prey, but unfortunately it was stolen by someone, and that person lived in the north of the village.

"You mean to say that my pheasant was stolen by someone else?"

Chen Huaiyang spread his hands and evaded the question, "I didn't say anything. There's no name written on the pheasant. If you say it's yours, it's yours."

He didn't want to get involved in their troubles. If Mei Niang had the ability to take back the pheasant that was in someone else's hands, it would be her credit.

If he can't get it back, then just pretend he never said it. He won't be stupid enough to get himself into a vortex of trouble.

Mei Niang was furious, knowing that this educated youth was a difficult character and didn't like to meddle in other people's affairs. It was even more difficult to take advantage of him.

Mei Niang waved her hands and tried to leave, but then she stopped.

"Liu Jun is also one of you educated youth. You can all taste meat now. Take some away for me."

"We are all educated youth, it's impossible for us to do something to exclude others!"

Mei Niang's eyes were moving around. If Chen Huaiyang hadn't been blocking the door, she would have rushed in long ago.

Chen Huaiyang could see through her thoughts at a glance, he just wanted to take advantage. He touched her cheek with the tip of his tongue and smiled playfully, "Mei Niang, you have made a good plan, your future son-in-law is very smart!"

"I protect every vegetable like it's my own baby. Ask him if he has the nerve to eat the meat in my pot."

"Please hurry up. If you are late, not only will the meat smell bad, but even the hair will be cleaned up. Then everything will be ruined. Don't blame me for not reminding you!"

Mei Niang curled her lips. Knowing that she was going to get nowhere, she said something harsh, "My Liu Jun has also spent a lot of effort growing the vegetables in the garden. He also has a share. Come over tomorrow to pick some and take them back."

"Don't let people who don't have eyes pluck you out."

"You look so stingy. I'll see if you'll ever need help from others in the future."

Chen Huaiyang rolled his eyes. Since he couldn't get the meat from him, he started to make indirect accusations!

"Don't worry, Mei Niang. Even if I starve to death, I will never go to your house with a bowl to beg. You can put your mind at ease and don't worry."

Thinking about the delicious food, he didn’t bother to pay attention to anyone anymore. He sniffed the aroma coming out of the pot and nodded with satisfaction.

After Mei Niang and others left, she continued to watch the fire.

The old and new educated youths dispersed, having just finished work, and had not yet finished their work! They had to fill the water tanks, carry water and water the vegetables, and all these tasks had to be done.

Chen Huaiyang pulled a chair and sat down, shouting at the top of his voice, "Yang Zhiqing, where have you been hiding? Come over and help watch the fire."

"We work together, we can't hide away all the time."

"Are you avoiding work just because you are a female educated youth? You can't be lazy. How can this be justified? Do you still want to eat meat tonight?"

Chen Huaiyang spoke in a loud voice, without any reservations. This young educated youth Yang always avoided him and treated him with indifference. There must be something going on that he didn't understand.

We can't let people avoid him anymore, we have to call them over and talk things out face to face.

Yang Xiaolin heard the shouting and, with a rare bit of emotion, she came out reluctantly, "How can I help?"

She had just looked around and finished the work. There was no place for her to help. This man called her over, so it must be something bad.

Chen Huaiyang nodded his chin and said, "Put the potatoes in the pot." He gave the order as a matter of course, and no one could say anything about what was in the open.

Yang Xiaolin's face froze. Isn't this just a piece of cake?

Chen Huaiyang said confidently, "It's not tiring for men and women to work together. You can't avoid labor!" Putting it in front of you, at least you can enjoy it for the eyes.

If you stay far away, you won't be able to see it at all, which will reduce a lot of the fun.

Chen Huaiyang turned the food over twice with a spatula, then covered it with a lid and simmered it. Then he pulled a chair and sat down calmly, looking at people intentionally or unintentionally.

Yang Xiaolin felt his explicit gaze and glared at him. There was not much ferocity in her expression, but a hint of coquettishness. "What are you looking at? Aren't you afraid of being misunderstood by others?"

He is already following Lin Zhen to become her revolutionary partner, and he still wants to drag her along. How can such a beautiful thing be possible?

Chen Huaiyang raised his eyebrows, looking confused, "Where did you get this from?"

Yang Xiaolin snorted, "Aren't you going to date Lin Zhen? Does she know that you are always thinking about what's in the pot while you are eating from the bowl?"

"Men should act uprightly and not be incapable of taking responsibility!"

(End of this chapter)