1970s: Transmigrated into a cannon fodder female supporting character in a lucky koi novel!

As for Li Hong, Wen Li mentioned her name because she had remained unmarried for so many years since she was sent to the countryside, hoping that the brigade leader would consider her.

Besides, there hadn't been any major disagreements between Li Hong and herself. How many years of youth does a girl have? Li Hong is already twenty-six this year, which is considered old maid in this day and age.

If it's truly about fair competition, then Li Hong and Chen Jiahao are the most qualified.

Wen Li's actions were just a matter of talking; she didn't really help at all.

The captain looked at Wen Li with admiration. He had been worried that Wen Li would reveal the names of the new educated youth, and he had even thought about how to deal with everyone. But now, he had no worries at all.

"I originally thought Chen and Li were a good match. They've been working in the countryside for so many years, they're very proactive, and they manage all the affairs of the educated youth compound. Since you've brought it up, I'll mention it to everyone at the meeting later. But you should keep this a secret for now. I'll tell everyone once it's confirmed!"

This means that the choice is basically made among them, but a meeting is still needed to discuss who will receive the prize.

Wen Li nodded. "Okay, I'll keep it a secret!"

When Wen Li returned to her room at the educated youth compound after work at noon, several old educated youths warmly surrounded her.

Intentionally or unintentionally, she inquired about the number of spots with Wen Li.

"The captain just asked me to go over there to see if I wanted this spot!"

Upon hearing this, everyone tensed up, and Wen Li didn't keep them in suspense.

"I didn't take this spot. I'm not going back to the city for now. Don't worry, everyone. The brigade leader has seen your performance over the years. He will consider it carefully and make the choice. I believe we'll know who got the spot soon!"

Wen Li's meaning was very clear: it's no use you guys trying to curry favor with me.

Everyone looked disappointed after hearing this, especially Li Hong. Among the female educated youth, she had been sent to the countryside the longest. She hadn't gotten married all these years, hoping to return to the city one day.

She knew in her heart that if it were a fair competition, the spot would definitely be chosen between her and Chen Jiahao.

However, compared to Chen Jiahao, she still has no advantage. After all, Chen Jiahao has been in the countryside for seven years and is one of the oldest educated youth in the educated youth compound.

Moreover, Chen Jiahao usually gets along better with everyone, so he has a greater chance.

Li Hong's eyes gradually reddened, then she turned around and glanced at the mountains behind her. A struggle flashed in her eyes, and finally she seemed to have made up her mind.

Wen Li sighed inwardly as she watched the change in Li Hong's eyes, hoping that Li Hong wouldn't do anything she would regret.

Back in the backyard, Lu Zechuan had already prepared the meal.

Once the two entered the house, Lu Zechuan finally spoke, asking, "I heard the commune allocated a spot to the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University?"

"Yes, the captain already asked me, but I didn't want it!"

Lu Zechuan knew Wen Li had her own plans, so he casually asked, "What are your plans?"

Wen Li put down her bowl and said softly, "I don't think our country will stay like this forever. I have a feeling that the college entrance exam might be reinstated soon!"

Lu Zechuan looked at Wen Li in surprise. In fact, his grandfather had also analyzed this matter, but after so many years, the college entrance examination had not been reinstated, and most of the people who had high hopes had given up.

He hadn't expected that Wen Li, at such a young age, could see the current situation so clearly.

In the past two years, the crackdown has been less intense. Take the black market for example. A few years ago, if a black market was discovered, it would be shut down immediately.

In fact, many places are now turning a blind eye to this.

So he could roughly see something from it, but he didn't expect that Wen Li, a young girl, could see it too.

"Just keep it to yourself, so as not to give anyone a handle to use against you!"

Looking at Lu Zechuan's expressionless face, Wen Li raised an eyebrow. "Don't you think I'm talking nonsense?"

Lu Zechuan put down his chopsticks and looked at Wen Li seriously. "No, the country needs talent for development, and the resumption of the college entrance examination is inevitable. It's just a matter of how long it will take!"

Wen Li discovered that Lu Zechuan's thinking was several levels higher than she had realized.

She knew about the history of future developments, which is why she knew the future direction. Lu Zechuan's analysis was indeed based on the current situation.

She was a cheater, while Lu Zechuan truly had a broad perspective.

"I asked Su Hao yesterday, and he seemed really eager to go back to the city, but then for some reason, he refused!"

"His family situation is unclear, and besides, he's only been working in the countryside for less than a year. If he goes back now, I'm worried it will cause trouble for his family!"

Wen Li understood. "No wonder!"

"He's still young; it'll be fine for him to stay and gain experience for a few more years!"

After finishing their meal, the two went back to work.

With spring planting over, things are much easier now. Everything that needed to be planted has been planted. There are no pesticides or much fertilizer available now, so the most work is weeding and fertilizing.

Wen Li resumed receiving four work points a day. The brigade leader knew she wasn't short of money, so he turned a blind eye.

In her spare time, Wen Li mostly stayed at home reading medical books; her days were uneventful.

She hardly leaves the house these days, except when she goes to the commune to deliver goods. It's ridiculous! Knowing that those human traffickers are targeting her, she still goes out and runs around. Isn't that just asking for death?

Several days later, the police station finally managed to send all the trafficked people back home.

The commune sent someone to tell the brigade leader that the commune planned to hold a commendation meeting and asked the brigade leader to inform everyone.

As soon as the news spread, everyone looked at Wen Li with much more enthusiasm.

Wen Li was almost becoming socially awkward because of everyone's enthusiasm.

The next morning, the brigade leader rang a gong, summoning everyone to the grain drying yard.

When Wen Li arrived, she saw several police officers from the local police station and leaders from the commune.

Wen Li and Jiang Yue'er each went on stage and said a few words. The commune leaders then gave a lot of encouraging words. Wen Li was almost dozing off when the awards ceremony finally arrived.

Finally, the commune awarded them a banner, a letter of thanks, a thermos, and a teacup.

This reward is very generous. Usually, the reward is a tea mug, and it's rare to get a thermos. These are all honors. If you take that tea mug out to drink water, you'll be the envy of countless people.

After the commendation ceremony concluded successfully, Wang Gong'an called Wen Li aside for a private talk.

"Comrade Wen, we've received information that someone has been inquiring about you recently. We suspect it's a human trafficking gang, so you must be careful when you go out these days!"

Wen Li's face showed a hint of worry at that moment, "Will they come to the village?"

"You don't need to worry about that. We've already extracted a lot of information from those human traffickers, and some have been arrested recently, but others have escaped. We're just worried they might come after you, but the commune has arranged for militia members to patrol this area from time to time. As long as you don't leave the village, you'll be fine!"

"Thank you, Officer Wang, for your trouble!"

"It's what we should do. You helped catch those human traffickers; we should be thanking you!"