The crowd in front of the brigade headquarters slowly dispersed, and the girls who had competed with Yun Shu came over to congratulate her.

Even Xie Minmin, who had initially had high hopes, didn't show any sign of resentment. Yun Shu could tell that this wasn't feigned.

Knowing that she had only won over Xie Minmin by such a large margin because of the unexpected banner and certificate, otherwise Xie Minmin might not have been inferior to her in terms of strength, Yun Shu couldn't help but feel complicated when she looked at the person in front of her.

But seemingly sensing Yun Shu's underlying feelings, Xie Minmin offered Yun Shu advice in a more carefree manner.

In particular, Xie Minmin told Yun Shu that their banners and certificates weren't earned for nothing; they were proof of Yun Shu's excellence. They were about equal in ability to compete for the announcer position, but Xie Minmin also admired Yun Shu's courage.

Therefore, Yun Shu is truly deserving of the job of broadcaster.

Yun Shu blushed bright red after hearing Xie Minmin's words, feeling that the person in front of her was becoming more and more impressive. Xie Minmin kept inviting Yun Shu to visit her sometime, and Yun Shu just nodded blankly, unable to help but stare at Xie Minmin, whose smile was brighter than wildflowers, lost in thought.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Xie Minmin pulled her cousin Xie Cuicui and left first. Lin Jingshu, who was standing to the side, shook Yun Shu's arm with a hint of jealousy. When Yun Shu looked over, she stared at her expectantly, as if she wanted to confirm her position as the eldest daughter of the main wife.

Yun Shu was startled awake by the mournful look in her best friend's eyes, and a cold sweat instantly broke out on her back.

Oh no, she almost made the mistake that all women make: she actually tried to get intimate with someone else in front of the eldest daughter of the family.

Fortunately, she didn't act on her infatuation just now. After taking a deep breath, Yun Shu calmed herself down.

Hmm, next time I should try to get close to other beautiful women when Jingjing isn't around.

……

The group returned to their educated youth settlement together and began discussing their meals during the autumn harvest. Just as Chen Ming had said, tomorrow was the start of the autumn harvest, and the team members who had earned enough work points would have to work in the fields from morning till night.

Apart from the elderly who are no longer able to get out of bed or do housework and the young children who cannot walk yet, almost everyone in every household bears a heavy burden at this time.

For those who rely on the weather for their livelihood, this is a time when they have to work overtime. Only when the grain is harvested, dried, husked, bagged, and stored can this busy autumn harvest season be considered perfectly over.

They had to make sure their hard work this year wasn't in vain before the weather turned bad.

Fengsheng Brigade, in particular, had a good geographical location and was a major grain-producing household in the commune, with wheat, corn, and soybeans as its main food crops. Grain was of paramount importance in those days, and no mistakes could be tolerated, so everyone was on edge at this time of year.

In the team, other families usually cook their meals and take them to the fields to eat, or someone comes back a little early at noon to cook and deliver the meals. But in their case, it turns out that only Lin Jingshu herself has the opportunity to come back early.

Yun Shude stayed in the broadcasting room with the team members, cheering them on and reading out various documents.

Jiang Xiucheng and the other male educated youths were all strong laborers. Even if they didn't rely on work points for food, the brigade leader wouldn't just let these young men do the kind of work Lin Jingshu did, cutting pig feed.

Going to work in the fields is inevitable.

However, this meant they couldn't come back to help Lin Jingshu, and the cooking task had to be left to Lin Jingshu alone.

……

Fortunately, Lin Jingshu did not refuse. She immediately patted her chest and promised that she would make sure her friends were well-fed, well-hydrated, and full of energy during the autumn harvest.

Yun Shu was amused by her best friend, but she quickly said to Lin Jing Shu, "Then I'll bring you the meat we bought in the county town last time, as well as the canned food and other things left in my bag."

"You also need rice, flour, and oil. It's already hard enough that you're cooking for us. We can't let you add more things."

Yun Shu's words also served as a reminder to the three male educated youths that they would most likely not have the opportunity to go to the county town to purchase supplies during the autumn harvest. If they wanted to eat well, they would have to consume their own reserves.

Yun Shu knew her best friend had a special talent and would definitely take the opportunity to give them special lessons, but knowing that wasn't a reason for Yun Shu to sit back and enjoy the benefits.

The three male educated youths echoed Yun Shu's words and even brought their own canned meat and eggs and rations to Lin Jing Shu.

Lin Jingshu didn't hesitate and readily accepted the gift. Then, with even greater ambition, she promised that she would make sure Yun Shu and the others didn't get too tired during the autumn harvest.

Yun Shu nodded in agreement with her best friend's words.

"I probably won't lose weight; in fact, my Jingjing will probably fatten me up!"

"Being fatter is better, because we'll eat even better during the New Year, hehehe~"

Upon hearing Yun Shu's words, Lin Jing Shu started acting silly. Not only did she let out the classic villainous laugh, but she also pounced on Yun Shu, trying to tickle her, which almost made Yun Shu fall off the stool.

The three male educated youths who were watching the two girls laughing and joking around laughed along with them. Chen Ming, the simpleton, even seemed a little eager to join in.

……

After the excitement subsided, the group ate lunch and then went back to their rooms to rest.

As Chen Ming said, today is the last day before the autumn harvest, and they need to conserve their energy.

Yun Shu slept soundly on the kang (a heated brick bed). The autumn mosquitoes kept jumping around but couldn't get into Yun Shu's thick mosquito net. Finally, in their anger, they smashed their heads against the edge of Yun Shu's kang and died with their eyes wide open.

Yun Shu slept until 3 PM. When she got up, the educated youth settlement was bustling with activity. Experienced veteran educated youths were preparing for tomorrow. Chen Ming had once again abandoned his childhood friend and disappeared with Pei Wenyuan. Jiang Xiucheng, on the other hand, was sitting at the door, fiddling with something in his hands.

Yun Shu stretched and wasn't interested in finding out what Jiang Xiucheng was up to every day. Instead, she went to the back of the plot and took a look at what other people had planted in their plots.

Chinese cabbage, potatoes, cucumbers, and eggplants.

There were also tomatoes, peppers, and green beans scattered around.

Very good, very practical, they are all mainly for cooking and serving as staple food.

Xiang Yunshu once thought about planting some ground cherries and strawberries in her own plot of land so she could have them as snacks. But now... if she did plant them, would she be out of place? Would people think she was just someone who only knew how to enjoy life?

Hmm... let's see. Anyway, it's too late to plant anything this year. Their private plots have just been opened up. They can try to exchange some seeds with their neighbors or some enthusiastic team members.

Otherwise, if she wants to grow vegetables or cook next spring, she'll be like a skilled cook without rice.

After squatting in her private plot for a while, Yun Shu was pondering how to use this small plot of land. Soon, a figure squatted down next to her, holding an apple in her mouth. It was her best friend, Lin Jing Shu.

Yun Shu took a juicy red apple from her best friend, took a bite, and felt much better.

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