The Brilliant Life of a Post-Apocalyptic Female Boss Reborn at 70

Xin Yi looked at everyone again, "So, I advise you all, don't let others sell you out and then help them count the money! Some people are just bad at heart!"

Just then, there was a knock on the door. "What's going on inside? I hear someone crying?"

Mei Zhi felt as if she had been saved and immediately started crying out at the top of her lungs.

Upon hearing the noise, the person outside pushed open the door and saw Mei Zhi lying on the ground, crying her heart out. Feeling a pang of pity, they quickly tried to help her up.

Dingxiang opened her mouth, wanting to remind Wang Si, but didn't know where to begin.

Unexpectedly, just as Wang Si helped Mei Zhi up, before they could even stand up properly, the two of them fell down together again. The others looked at them with disdain. Wang Si simply put his arm around Mei Zhi's shoulder and stood up again.

At this moment, Mei Zhi had her head buried in Wang Si's arms.

Although Wang Si knew this was illogical, he couldn't bear to push the woman in his arms away. He could only gently pat and comfort Mei Zhi while glancing at everyone present.

He said angrily, "We're all educated youth sent to the countryside. It's one thing if we can't help each other, but you even let one person bully you. Where are your morals? Where are your manners?"

As he spoke, he tightened his grip on Mei Zhi, as if afraid she would fall again. This ambiguous gesture surprised everyone.

Well, this is a case of a bitch and a dog, destined for each other forever. They've only known each other for a short time, yet they've already hit it off?

After being questioned like this by Wang Si, everyone present felt a little embarrassed.

"We didn't bully her. I think she's just faking it. We're immoral? You're moral! The way you two are acting is the epitome of morality?"

When Li Bailian reminded him, Wang Sicai realized his mistake and quickly let go of Mei Zhi. However, seeing Mei Zhi swaying precariously, he hastily hugged her back.

"This is a special case for us. I took Meizhi out for some fresh air. You should all reflect on your actions! Also, don't go around spreading rumors!"

Wang Si's explanation was somewhat weak, but he still carried Mei Zhi slowly out of the room, his heartache leaving everyone speechless.

The room returned to silence after the two left.

Those who were sleepy lay down, while those who weren't sleepy tidied up their things.

Liu Mengting and Fang Yi came to Xin Yi's side. "Sister Yi Yi, you won't be sad for someone like that, will you?"

"Yes, Yiyi, it's not worth being sad over someone like that!"

Xin Yi laughed, annoyed, "How could you tell I'm sad? I'm overjoyed because I met you two! You guys go to sleep first, I'm going to boil some water to take a bath. I haven't showered for days and I feel terrible all over."

"I was the last one to shower, and I've already saved some hot water for you. Go ahead and shower, I'll watch over it for you!"

Not to be outdone, Liu Mengting offered to help keep watch, and the three of them happily headed towards the kitchen.

The next morning, the gongs and drums sounded three times to signal the start of work. Everyone reluctantly got out of bed. Breakfast was still served together around the large round table. Li Bailian looked at Xin Yi as if she wanted to say something, but Tang He silenced her with a look.

After breakfast, the older educated youth went to work, while the eight new educated youth gathered in the threshing ground, waiting for the village chief to distribute the borrowed rations.

Male educated youth received 10 jin of refined grains, 20 jin of cornmeal, and 50 jin of potatoes and sweet potatoes, while female educated youth received 10 jin of refined grains, 15 jin of cornmeal, and 30 jin of potatoes and sweet potatoes.

There seems to be a lot of food, but it's going to be a bit much to last until the end of the autumn harvest.

Each of them took their own food back to the educated youth settlement. Xin Yi scooped out the food for the two meals and put it in the kitchen, while packing up the rest.

Back in her room, Xin Yi noticed that her luggage had been tampered with. Only one or two people could have done it. After checking, nothing was missing. It seemed that the other party hadn't had time to untie the knot she had deliberately tied.

Thinking that she needed to get a cabinet to lock up her valuables for safety, Xin Yi asked Liu Mengting and Fang Yi to go to the village to ask.

Of the three, only Xin Yi had contact with the villagers and only knew about the village chief's house, so the three of them went directly to the village chief's house to inquire.

The three arrived at the village chief's house and knocked on the door. When no one answered, they realized that it was work time and everyone was working in the fields. Only the new educated youth had a two-day buffer period to buy supplies.

Just as the three were about to leave, the door opened, and a pregnant woman with a large belly came out. The pregnant woman looked at the three and asked, "Are you new educated youth? What brings you to my house? My father-in-law is in the fields!"

Xin Yi stepped forward and greeted her, "Sister-in-law, I'm Xin Yi. You must be Aunt Zhang's youngest daughter-in-law. We'd like to inquire if there are any families in the village who can make cabinets. We just arrived and want to exchange a few cabinets!"

The pregnant woman had heard her mother-in-law mention Xin Zhiqing, who was a straightforward person, so she replied warmly, "Just call me Guihua. When it comes to carpentry, my father is definitely the best craftsman in the surrounding villages. He's working on some projects right now, so come on, I'll take you to find a few!"

As she spoke, Wu Guihua locked the door and led the three of them to their destination. Xin Yi quickly stepped forward to support her, saying, "Sister-in-law Guihua, judging from your belly, you must be about to give birth! You must be careful as you walk!"

Wu Guihua held Xin Yi's hand, thinking that this girl was really thoughtful. "You cultured people have such good eyesight. You'll be able to give birth next month. Sigh, I've been eating and sleeping at home every day, and before I knew it, I'd gained weight. It's so worrying me!"

Xin Yi comforted her, "If a new mother gains weight, it means the baby in her belly is getting enough nutrition. After giving birth, she can easily lose weight by exercising!"

Wu Guihua teased, "Xin Zhiqing, you're not even married yet, but you seem to know more than me, haha!"

"That's why they say there's a wealth of knowledge in books!"

Liu Mengting, who was standing to the side, asked timidly, "Sister Yiyi, I'm already this fat now. What will I look like when I get married and pregnant? I'll be as big as a ball! It'll be so ugly!"

This question caused the other three to burst into laughter.

"You silly girl, you don't even have a boyfriend yet, and you're already thinking about getting married and having kids? You should start exercising and losing some weight!"

"But my mother said that it's a blessing for a woman to be fat, especially before I went to the countryside. She forced me to eat a lot of meat every day, saying there's a saying... even a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Even if I don't get enough to eat here, I can still survive for ten days or half a month with the fat on my body!"

Looking at Liu Mengting's serious demeanor, the others could tell that Liu's mother was not a reliable person either.

The four of them arrived at Wu Guihua's parents' house, chatting and laughing.

"Dad, open the door, I'm back!" Wu Guihua shouted loudly.

The door opened shortly afterward, revealing a neat and tidy middle-aged man. Wu Guihua quickly introduced him, "This is my father, Wu Daqiao!"

The three of them shouted in unison, "Hello, Uncle Wu!"

As Wu Guihua led the three women into the courtyard, she said, "Dad, they are new educated youth who wanted to find some cabinets, so I brought them home!"

Wu Daqiao looked at the group and said, "Don't you know your own situation? Why did you have to come all this way?"

Wu Guihua grabbed her father's arm and shook it repeatedly, "Dad, I just wanted to come see you. Xin Zhiqing supported me the whole way, so don't worry!"