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

Chapter 57: Not Keeping a Talkative Door

The autumn harvest is over and the crops in the fields have been harvested.

The yard of the production team was filled with large granaries and abundant fruits, and the joy was visible on the faces of the team members.

The bumper harvest means a good yield, and this year’s food supply is secure.

The harvested corn needs to be dried, threshed, and peanuts picked. There is much more work to do!
Chen Huaiyang followed the large army to the granary and saw the piles of corn that were filled to the brim, like insurmountable mountains. His throat rolled as he was stunned by the spectacular sight.

It will take a long time to finish this and thresh everything. Won't your hands be covered with calluses?

The woman in the brigade asked him to sit down. "Little educated youth Chen, don't be scared. Our team members are very skilled. We can finish this little corn in half a month."

"We are not afraid of full granaries, but we are afraid of empty granaries. As the old saying goes, a full granary today means a full stomach tomorrow."

"As long as you have a full stomach, you will have the energy to work."

Chen Huaiyang listened to this smooth sentence and figured it out. In this age when famine could happen at any time, being hungry was more painful than anything else. Only when the stomach was filled could life have a purpose.

Chen Huaiyang looked around and realized that human wisdom is endless. He picked up a convenient tool and poked a strip of corn, making it easier to peel.

When it comes to farm work, we still need these experienced people!

Chen Huaiyang tried it and found that he could control it, but he was not proficient enough. He would become proficient with more practice.

As he started to operate, there was a cry of surprise from the people beside him. The woman looked at his gloves and said with great distress, "Little Chen, please take off your gloves. After you finish handling the corn, your gloves will be useless."

Chen Huaiyang waved his hands hastily upon hearing this, "Let's just leave it like this. If a blister forms, it will affect the progress of the work. I can't let myself drag everyone down."

How much should gloves cost? If they can provide value, then they are worth it.

The women smiled but said nothing. Given the disparity, who would be willing to waste such a brand new pair of gloves?
Chen Huaiyang changed the subject. After two months, he had managed to understand the local dialect by guessing and guessing.

Unexpectedly, the topic of conversation turned to him, and he was so embarrassed that he wanted to run away.

"Little educated youth Chen, you need to be more diligent. There are many people in the team who want to find you as their son-in-law. You are strong and talkative. You are really a rare good comrade!"

Chen Huaiyang shuddered after hearing this. He was not worthy of such a blessing!
"Auntie, please don't make fun of me. My mother often complains that I am lazy. I am afraid it will be difficult for me to shoulder the responsibility of the family!"

"We can't abuse a girl from a good family. If we let her support the family exhaustedly, it will be my fault."

After hearing this, the women looked at each other and started discussing other things. It was true that they wanted to find a son-in-law, but they didn't want to find one to worship as an ancestor.

"Little Chen Zhiqing, you are a good young man. Stay away from Widow Liang. Don't get involved with her. Otherwise, you will be like a sticky candy that you can't get rid of even if you want to."

"Liu Jun's mind was taken over by evil thoughts. She has a child and two elderly people at home, four mouths to feed. Anyone who gets caught by her will have to suffer!"

As he was talking, he joined the people around him in a discussion in the local dialect. The whole thing was about how Widow Liang was lazy and had to go out begging when she ran out of food at home.

Many men in the village have relationships with her and are supported by her. It is not possible to live with a woman like her.

Chen Huaiyang lowered his head in embarrassment. He understood but was not happy. The women were careless with their words and dared to say anything, which was very embarrassing.

For example, she had a pimple-covered face but a fair body, and those two granaries weighing her down. Men couldn't take their eyes off her and couldn't even walk.

Chen Huaiyang felt hot all over when he heard this. He recalled the unconscious pinch that day and coughed lightly. He had to stay away from these women who spoke without restraint and spoke nonsense without hesitation.

At his age, full of vigor and vitality, he couldn't bear to hear such things. After working for half a day, he went to the team leader to exchange work in the afternoon.

The captain teased him, "It's not sunny or windy, why are you unhappy?"

"Three women on the same street, it's hard to deal with them!"

"It's also true that joking is a good idea."

Chen Huaiyang nodded repeatedly, as long as he could change jobs, it would be fine.

The captain said, "Cut the corn stalks and bring them home to use as firewood."

Chen Huaiyang agreed without hesitation.

On the way, he was stopped by Widow Liang. Chen Huaiyang looked straight ahead and pretended not to see it. However, he met someone who was tactless and could not see his rejection.

Chen Huaiyang said with a straight face, "You are sick! Is it Liu Jun? If I can't satisfy your appetite, don't come to me to show off your presence. I don't like to see you. I am afraid I won't be able to eat lunch."

As he spoke, he walked around the person without even pausing, completely ignoring the person.

Widow Liang was angry. Why was she shivering so much? Was she so disgusted?
But I couldn't chase after him, so I could only stomp my feet and walk away.

Chen Huaiyang returned to the educated youth camp to prepare lunch. He steamed steamed corn bread in the morning and cooked a pot of shredded potato soup. Whether he was full or not, this was the delicious food he had.

Yang Xiaolin was busy in the kitchen, shredding potatoes and rinsing them with water, and the fire was lit.

Chen Huaiyang grabbed her hand, but heard a gasp. He opened his palm and saw blisters.

Chen Huaiyang frowned, "Where are your gloves?"

Yang Xiaolin glanced at the door and broke free from his hand. "It's in tatters. I threw it away."

Chen Huaiyang said, "Tsk, come to my room and get the gloves later?"

Yang Xiaolin saw that he was silent and tried to judge the expression on his face. He looked serious and wondered if he was up to something bad.
Before she could say no, a loud shout was heard outside the door and Yang Xiaolin immediately distanced herself from him.

Chen Huaiyang: “…” He is so shameless!
Liu Jun rushed in from outside the door, staring at him with murderous eyes, wishing he could beat him to death, "Chen Huaiyang, who allowed you to mess with my wife?"

Chen Huaiyang frowned after hearing this, "You are sick! Who cares? You rush to suck blood from others. Do you think I am stupid?"

"Take care of your people, and don't run away and get in the way. I don't have a heart as big as yours that can cover everything."

"I heard that when Widow Liang ran out of food, she went to exchange it for food. You have to feed her well to avoid giving it to others, which would be very frustrating."

"After all, the members of the brigade are all strong and healthy. If they were to collide with each other, they wouldn't be able to pick on anyone."

Liu Jun was so angry, "Don't slander me!"

Chen Huaiyang sneered and said, "Whether it is true or not, you can find out by asking. Just don't deceive yourself."

"By the way, didn't you ask me to move the prey a few days ago? Unfortunately, I had diarrhea. Did you get the prey later?"

Chen Huaiyang was just joking. After all, such a big thing happened that night, who wouldn't understand?
He just wanted to stab people in the heart so that they would not always want to cause trouble for him.

Liu Jun was so angry that he left. He felt aggrieved whenever he mentioned that day. If he hadn't set the trap, would he have been so cowardly?
(End of this chapter)