"There's a welcome party for the new educated youth tonight, remember to come over for dinner!" Li Hong specially reminded them.

Wen Li didn't refuse. After all, they would be living together in the future, and it was good to get to know each other. "Okay, I'll bring my food rations over in a bit!"

Back in the house, she took out the package and tidied it up. When she opened the package, a 100-yuan note and some receipts fell out, including meat coupons that weighed three jin (1.5 kg) in total.

It's unclear how long Ye Min would have to save up. Based on Ye Min's salary, she gets half a jin of meat coupons each month, so these three jin would be Aunt Ye's ration for half a year.

Wen Li silently remembered Ye Min's kindness. The chickens and ducks in her space had grown to over a pound. Next time she went to the county town, she would send them some fresh chickens and ducks.

After putting things away and tidying up the room, Chen Yan and the others were almost back from work.

"Xiao Li, could you lend me your bicycle tomorrow? Qi Jun and I are planning to go to the county town. Qi Jun is too tired from carrying me, so we'll each ride one."

Wen Li took out the meat buns she had packed from the state-run restaurant and gave one to each of them.

"Okay, I'll give you the key in a bit!"

Chen Yan almost drooled from the aroma of the steamed buns. "Mmm, it smells so good! I'm practically dying of craving meat!"

"Let's eat something to tide us over. The new educated youth are coming today, so we're going to eat in the front yard!"

"I'll eat first!" Chen Yan went back inside and made herself a cup of malted milk powder. Clearly, she loathed the food in the front yard.

"I'll take the rations over first!" Qi Jun then remembered that there was such a thing.

"Take mine with you too, I'm too lazy to go!"

Give it to me!

Wen Li took out the prepared coarse grains and handed them to Qi Jun, who then took them to the front yard.

The two ate until they were about 60% full before stopping.

"Why didn't you bring back any meat or vegetables from town today? I really want some meat!"

After finishing her steamed bun, Chen Yan sat on the stool and smacked her lips a few times.

"I went after lunchtime, you should go earlier tomorrow!"

The two chatted casually for a while, when a commotion came from the front yard.

"Let's go, let's go! The new educated youth should be here soon, let's go see what's going on!"

Wen Li was pulled up by Chen Yan and rushed to the front yard.

"Captain, this room is like a doghouse, how can anyone live here?"

As soon as Yin Jiao said this, Li Hong's face changed instantly. The brigade leader had been extremely annoyed by Yin Jiao all the way, and his face was even darker than when he saw her at the commune.

Wen Li and Chen Yan: Warriors!

"Take it or leave it. If you're unhappy, I can notify the educated youth office to send you back!"

The captain rarely spoke so harshly, which shows how annoying Yin Jiao was.

Everyone thought that since the captain had already said so much, Yin Jiao would know when to stop, but unexpectedly she went even further.

"What kind of attitude is this? I'm an educated youth who came here to build up the countryside. If you don't welcome us, I'll report you to the commune!"

The captain didn't want to argue with a young girl, but Yin Jiao caused quite a bit of trouble along the way, complaining about the dirty oxcart or the dust.

Even the oxen were almost driven mad by her. If it weren't for Lu Zechuan and Xu Yuan's strength, the entire car of luggage would have been overturned. He had never seen such a troublesome person before.

If it weren't for the quick thinking of a few male educated youths, the cow would have almost gored a passerby.

Thinking of the group of educated youth who had come before him, the brigade leader suddenly realized that he had indeed spoken a bit too loudly at the time!

"Go if you want, Wen Zhiqing. Lend your bicycle to Yin Zhiqing and let her report it. I want to see what kind of trouble you can cause!"

Wen Li, who was watching the commotion: ...

This was the first time Chen Jiahao had seen the captain so angry, so he quickly stepped forward to calm him down, "No, no, no, Captain, calm down. You've had a long day, go back and rest. Leave the rest to me!"

When Yin Jiao saw Chen Jiahao come out to stop her, she not only didn't appreciate it, but even felt very embarrassed. She pointed at Chen Jiahao.

"What do you mean?"

Qi Yang had been annoyed by Yin Jiao all the way, and roared, "Shut up!"

Yin Jiao was stunned for a moment after being yelled at; she had never been yelled at like that before in her life.

"You dare yell at me?"

Qi Yang retorted sharply, "Who do you think you are? Why can't I yell at you?"

"My dad is the steel factory manager, how dare you treat me like this?" Yin Jiao seemed unable to believe that one day she would be despised like this.

Qi Yang had never met such an unreasonable woman before. Thinking about his experiences along the way, his little bit of upbringing was completely thrown to the wind.

"Even if your dad's the King of Heaven, you'd have to treat him like dirt when you're in the countryside. What kind of trash are you?!"

Yin Jiao was so angry that she cried. The captain looked at Qi Yang with admiration. Sure enough, the wicked have to be tormented by the wicked!

Seeing Yin Jiao squatting on the ground crying, the captain gave Chen Jiahao a few instructions and then turned and left, showing no intention of paying any attention to Yin Jiao.

Wen Li and Chen Yan looked at each other in bewilderment. Did Yin Jiao even know what she was doing?

On his very first day, he not only offended the brigade leader, but also the other educated youth. Did he even want to live his life anymore?

"Chen Zhiqing, where is our room?" Lu Zechuan asked as he stepped forward.

Chen Jiahao took a deep breath and began explaining the layout of the educated youth compound to the newcomers.

In the end, Lu Zechuan, Qi Yang, and Xu Yuan rented the three empty rooms in the back.

The others could only live in the front yard, and the ten houses in the back were immediately filled.

After watching a good show, Chen Yan dragged Wen Li to her room to gossip.

"I really doubt if that educated youth, Yin, even has a brain. She offended everyone as soon as she arrived. Tsk tsk tsk~ I can already imagine how lively the educated youth compound will be from now on!"

Wen Li shook her head. With Yin Jiao's personality, and having offended everyone, she'd probably be devoured without a trace.

"She probably still thinks she's at home, where everyone has to give in to her!"

"Sigh, let's just ignore her. People like that are like mad dogs, biting anyone they see. We'd better stay away from her in the future!"

After arranging accommodations for the new educated youth, Chen Jiahao led everyone to the brigade headquarters' grain ration office.

Wen Li and Chen Yan followed them to the front yard. Since everyone was going to eat together today, the two of them went to the kitchen to help pick vegetables and start a fire.

After the rice was cooked, Chen Jiahao and the others returned. A little over a month ago, Wen Li and the others followed the same procedure.

After everyone returned, they all sat in the living room.

Chen Jiahao said a few more words to encourage everyone, and then began the self-introduction session.

Let me first introduce myself.

Lu Zechuan stood up and introduced himself, "My name is Lu Zechuan, and I look forward to your guidance!"

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