The educated youth in the small educated youth compound walked out of their rooms one after another and stood quietly at the door, following the figures of the team leader and his eldest son as they walked away.

The sunlight fell on them, casting long shadows, but these young faces revealed an indescribable confusion and curiosity.

Of course, they had no idea what kind of harsh "punishment" the captain, who was on his way home at this moment, would face.

Maybe it would be a heated argument, or a heartbreaking silent confrontation.

However, all this seemed like a deeply hidden mystery to the educated youth standing at the door to see them off.

When the backs of the team leader and his son finally disappeared from the end of their sight, the educated youth slowly turned around and walked back into the house with somewhat heavy steps.

The room was filled with a faint fruity scent, as if the hustle and bustle of the brief gathering just now still lingered.

Some people picked up brooms and gently swept the floor; others tidied up the table, trying to make this small space look tidier and warmer.

On the other side, the female educated youth were excitedly delivering good news:

"The hot water is ready, you can wash up!"

Hearing this, the people who were originally a little tired suddenly became energetic, put down what they were busy doing, and walked towards where the hot water buckets were placed.

For a moment, the sounds of footsteps and laughter intertwined together, adding a bit of vitality to this courtyard which was usually a little deserted.

After a while, everyone returned to their rooms with a basin of steaming water.

They carefully wet a towel with hot water and gently wiped their faces and hands, feeling the warmth seeping through their skin deep into their bodies, dispelling the fatigue they felt after a day of cold.

After washing up, everyone would chat in groups of two or three, or sit quietly by the bed and read an old book.

But eventually, fatigue gradually set in, so everyone turned off the lights, snuggled into their own beds, closed their eyes, and prepared to embark on a sweet journey to dreams.

Two days later, after much anticipation, everyone finally heard the intermittent voice of the brigade radio.

At this moment, the team's radio station was worried that the team members couldn't hear clearly, or that someone had missed the broadcast, so they repeated the broadcast twice:

"Comrades, educated youth, those who hear the announcement, please come to the brigade warehouse to calculate work points and distribute grain. Each family must send at least one person. It's cold and the roads are slippery, so please be careful when you go there. Wear more clothes and don't catch a cold!"

"Comrades, educated youth, those who hear the announcement, please come to the brigade warehouse to calculate work points and distribute grain. Each family must send at least one person. It's cold and the roads are slippery, so please be careful when you go there. Wear more clothes and don't catch a cold!"

Because the brigade's broadcasting equipment has gone through years of vicissitudes and long-term lack of maintenance, its sound quality has long become unclear and intermittent.

Like a candle in the wind, it tried its best to convey this long passage to everyone's ears.

Despite this, everyone listened attentively, trying to piece together the complete message from the intermittent sounds.

When they finally figured out what the broadcast was about, people's faces immediately broke into ecstatic smiles.

The entire brigade seemed to be enveloped in this joyful atmosphere, and even the sky above the brigade seemed to be immersed in it and unable to extricate itself.

At this moment, there is a pleasant atmosphere in the air, as if every breeze carries a scent that makes people happy.

Those families who owned ox carts drove their carts without hesitation and headed towards the brigade warehouse happily.

Families with carts pulled their beloved carts and hurried to the brigade assembly point.

However, the scene in the small educated youth compound was quite different - there were neither ox carts to drive nor any carts to be seen.

However, these young educated youth did not feel frustrated or discouraged.

On the contrary, they were all in high spirits and well-equipped. They all carried their own backpacks and walked towards the team with brisk steps.

Along the way, they talked and laughed, full of anticipation and excitement for the upcoming activities.

Since entering the hibernation season, these eight educated youths have been like being sealed in their own courtyard by the cold winter, rarely stepping out of the door.

Staying in that small courtyard day after day, everyone gradually felt that life became extremely boring.

I even began to feel that my life seemed to have lost hope and direction, because the textbooks I read every day became boring and uninteresting after reading too many of them.

However, just when everyone was bored, an exciting news came - they could go to the team to collect food!

This news was like a ray of light breaking through the darkness, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of everyone in the Youth League.

So, these eight educated youths who had been living a lazy life cheered up and decided to go to the brigade together without hesitation.

According to them, "There is strength in numbers. If we work together, we will definitely be able to bring all the food that belongs to our yard back home!"

In this way, with full of anticipation and excitement, the eight people set out on the road to the team gathering.

From a distance, the team looked like a long dragon winding forward.

If you look closely, you can see that these eight people are particularly eye-catching.

Walking in the front were Guan Huijun and Lin Sitian. They were wearing thick military coats that wrapped their bodies tightly, looking warm and comfortable.

The other educated youth were no less impressive, wearing brand new and bright winter clothes, like flowers blooming in winter.

Not only that, everyone wore a furry hat on their head, and the soft fur covered their ears just right to protect them from the biting cold wind.

What’s even more interesting is that several of the clever and dexterous female educated youth also wore scarves that they had knitted by hand in the yard in their spare time.

These colorful and unique scarves not only add a touch of beauty and playfulness to them, but also add a touch of warmth and harmony to the entire team.

The eight men marched in unison, moving steadily and heroically towards the brigade warehouse.

Their postures were as straight as pine trees, and every step they took was full of strength and determination.

Although the cold wind was still howling, it could not cool their inner desire for food and their longing for a better life in the future.

At this moment, the road leading to the brigade warehouse became a stage for them to show their unity and vitality, attracting the attention of passers-by along the way.

Looking at this well-equipped petty-bourgeois light courtyard, the people in the heavy-knowledge light brigade couldn't help but secretly sigh.

No wonder they are willing to go out. Look at their clothes. This outfit is worth an average family's annual expenses. It looks warm.

The team members who saw this scene couldn't help but envy the educated youth in the small educated youth courtyard again in their hearts.

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