Go back to the past to plant trees

"Zhao Jinquan, why are you working with us today? Aren't you going to the nursery?"

The next day, Ji Xiurong saw Zhao Jinquan carrying tools and going with them to prepare the land, and asked in surprise.

Zhao Jinquan said sullenly, "It was Brother Feng who sent me here. He said planting trees is the priority, so he asked me to help you plant them first. The saplings need to be planted as soon as they are delivered, otherwise it will affect their growth."

Qin Xuemei asked, "What about the work at the nursery? Is Feng Cheng doing it all by himself?"

Zhao Jinquan said, "Old Wei will help out after he finishes his work in the kitchen. Brother Feng will have a bit more work, but he can manage."

Shen Mengyin and Meng Yue exchanged a glance. Yesterday, they were in the dormitory discussing whether Feng Cheng would hinder their tree planting. After all, if the trees survived, Feng Cheng's contribution to the nursery would be greatly diminished, and it could even be said that he wasted several years of his time. Otherwise, the trees in Saihanba would have survived long ago.

To their surprise, Feng Cheng not only did not obstruct them, but also assigned people to help them plant trees, even though it would increase his own workload. This made them feel that they were judging him by their own petty standards.

"Hmph, hypocrite. Call people over so that when the trees are ready to be planted, they can say he deserves credit for his leadership, that the work on these trees was done under his leadership."

Wu Yansheng looked at Zhao Jinquan, his mind filled with resentment. He didn't want Zhao Jinquan to come over because this guy was Feng Cheng's lackey. However, he didn't dare to say it out loud. He knew that if he said it, it would definitely make everyone unhappy. After all, it was just him who had a falling out with Feng Cheng, and no one else had broken up with Feng Cheng.

Although somewhat skeptical of Zhao Jinquan's offer to help, Wu Yansheng still welcomed him: "Zhao Jinquan, welcome, welcome! I'm very happy that you can come and help. You've planted trees in the dam area several times, so you're very experienced. With your help, we're sure to succeed in planting trees here."

"Ah."

Zhao Jinquan nodded in response. He didn't want to talk to Wu Yansheng. He didn't like this person. He looked down on Brother Feng as soon as he arrived at the dam and acted all high and mighty. He wasn't one of his own.

"Let's go, everyone, let's get the land ready."

Zhao Tianshan knew that Zhao Jinquan disliked Wu Yansheng, so he directly interrupted their conversation.

The group headed straight to the vicinity of the afforestation area and began digging pits and preparing the land.

Last time, in order to stop Qin Xuemei and Feng Cheng from staying together, Wu Yansheng made up an excuse that he hadn't found a good place, but he came back to look again the next day. In the end, he still chose this place.

The students weren't exactly hard-working people, so although they came in all high spirits, they got tired after a while and started slacking off.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Tianshan could only shake his head. If they really relied on these guys to plant trees, it would take forever to finish. The saplings would probably all die before they were all planted.

So when he got back that night, Zhao Tianshan asked Zheng Erqiang to go back to the village and find five people to work. The saplings had been transported from the dam, so they needed to be dug in advance; otherwise, if the saplings were left for too long, it would affect their survival rate.

Zheng Erqiang readily agreed. He had also helped out earlier that day and knew that these students weren't very good at their jobs.

"Yan Xiangli, don't run away..."

Just as Feng Cheng and the others were chatting in the dugout, a loud roar suddenly came from outside.

"Old Zhao, go out and take a look."

Upon hearing Da Kui's voice, Feng Cheng immediately knew what had happened.

Two days ago, Feng Cheng heard Zhao Jinquan say that Ji Xiurong was washing clothes for Yan Xiangli, and he found it strange that Da Kui hadn't exploded.

Looking back now, it seems he just didn't encounter it back then and didn't know, but now that he's discovered it, he's ready to beat someone up.

When Zhao Tianshan heard the sound, he also felt something was wrong. After Feng Cheng said that, he immediately got up and strode out of the dugout.

Zhao Jinquan and Zheng Erqiang also ran out. Watching a spectacle is in the nature of Chinese people. If they see others arguing on the street, they will join in. Let alone people they know. Besides, Bashang is boring in itself. If there is excitement to watch, who would not go?

Seeing that everyone had left, Feng Cheng put down his book and went out as well.

When Feng Cheng went out, a group of people had already gathered outside, including Huang Qiang, Lao Wei, and several girls, including Qin Xuemei.

Wu Yansheng and Sui Zhichao were blocking Da Kui from stepping forward, while Yan Xiangli stood behind Zhao Tianshan and Ji Xiurong. Although it was dark, Feng Cheng still noticed that Yan Xiangli's face was covered in blood.

Zhao Tianshan looked at Da Kui, who was struggling to step forward, and shouted, "Da Kui, if you go crazy again, I won't be polite!"

Na Da Kui said angrily, "Fine, I won't be polite then. Today I'm going to smash Yan Xiangli into a pulp."

"Yan Xiangli, are you alright?"

Feng Cheng walked over to Yan Xiangli, looked at the blood on his face, and carefully asked.

Yan Xiangli said, "It's nothing. I just accidentally bumped my nose while running and it's bleeding. It'll be fine in a bit."

"Ji Xiurong, do you have a handkerchief? You can plug Yan Xiangli's nose. It's not good for him to keep bleeding like this."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiurong stopped looking at Da Kui and quickly took out a handkerchief from her pocket, pinched the two corners, and carefully stuffed it into Yan Xiangli's nose.

Upon seeing this scene, Da Kui, whose emotions had just calmed down, immediately became furious again and struggled to rush forward. Wu Yansheng and Sui Zhichao almost couldn't hold him down.

"Sui Zhichao, Wu Yansheng, don't stop him. Let him come over. He still wants to hit people? I don't believe that Da Kui is really lawless."

Feng Cheng was also very angry when he saw Da Kui's angry expression. He had a bad temper and always thought of solving problems with violence because of his strength.

Wu Yansheng dared not let go. Didn't he see that as soon as Feng Cheng finished speaking, Zhao Jinquan, Zheng Erqiang, Wei Fugui, and Huang Qiang all stepped forward? With Feng Cheng and Zhao Tianshan added to the mix, there were so many people. Unless Da Kui was made of iron, none of them would come out on top.

Da Kui isn't brainless; after all, he's a vocational school graduate, so his IQ isn't bad. It's just that he's prone to getting carried away.

Seeing that Da Kui's expression had softened and he was no longer shouting about fighting or killing, Feng Cheng asked, "Tell me, what exactly is the reason? Why did you hit Yan Xiangli?"

Na Da Kui pointed at Yan Xiangli and shouted, "He stole my girlfriend!"

"Who's your girlfriend? I'm not your girlfriend, so don't talk nonsense."

Before Yan Xiangli could speak, Ji Xiurong, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but stand up and refute him.

"We've been boyfriend and girlfriend since we were little, I didn't say anything wrong."

"I've never admitted it. I've always told you I'm not your girlfriend, but you just thought I was joking. Today, I'll say it again in front of everyone: I'm not your girlfriend. That way, you won't think I'm joking anymore!"

Da Kui glared at Yan Xiangli with eyes blazing with fury. "You've fallen for this guy, haven't you?"

Ji Xiurong tilted her head back and said, "Yes, I've fallen for him. What's wrong with that? I just love a cultured and knowledgeable college student like him. Marrying a college student is my dream for life."

"Yan Xiangli, is it okay if we become friends?"

Ji Xiurong turned to look at Yan Xiangli and asked, "Although the two have become very close since they went up the dam, their relationship has not yet been made public. Ji Xiurong is taking this opportunity to confirm her relationship with Jiang Ren."

"This this…"

Yan Xiangli was at a loss for words when Ji Xiurong asked him this question. Mainly, he wasn't very satisfied with Ji Xiurong, and he didn't want to stay in Saihanba.

Ji Xiurong said decisively, "Don't give me that. If you think I'm not good enough for you, just shake your head."

"me…"

Before Yan Xiangli could finish speaking, Ji Xiurong stepped forward and grabbed his hand: "You didn't shake your head, so that means you agree. We'll confirm our relationship in front of everyone today, and I'll be your girlfriend from now on."

Yan Xiangli was startled by Ji Xiurong's bold words, but breathing in the fragrance beside him and feeling the softness of Ji Xiurong's hands, Yan Xiangli suddenly felt that this was not so bad.

Ji Xiurong looked delighted, but Da Kui couldn't help but explode.

"Yan Xiangli, you come here right now, I'm going to smash you to death today."

"Alright, stop yelling. Nobody wants to be your friend, so what are you yelling about?" Feng Cheng interrupted Da Kui. "A grown man trying to find a girlfriend by fighting? Are you even a man? Do you really think this is the old society where you can steal wives?"

“Sui Zhichao, Wu Yansheng, take him back. He's a grown man, doing something like this, doesn't he feel ashamed?”

"Also, Da Kui, don't cause trouble for Yan Xiangli in the future. If I find out you've gotten into a fight with her, I'll send you straight back to your school."

After cursing a couple of times, Feng Cheng led the way back to the dugout. Da Kui, having been scolded, was no longer as agitated as before. Wu Yansheng took him back to his dormitory.

The farce has come to an end.