Reborn in a virtual world, before the house was taken away

Having made up her mind, Feng Qingqing finally had the energy to look around. She saw He Yong'an standing in the distance, watching her. She knew that he wouldn't openly stare at her so as not to cause her any inconvenience.

It was still early, but the man was already covered in sweat, clearly having worked all morning at that house. Feng Qingqing felt a pang of sympathy, but thinking that even in hardship there was hope and that this wouldn't last long, she felt a little more at ease.

And so, the educated youth arrived only after the brigade headquarters had already begun assigning tasks.

Today, Feng Qingqing was assigned to hoe the fields with an old lady surnamed Zheng. This was no easy task; it required a lot of hard work. Although Feng Qingqing wasn't afraid, she didn't like it. As a girl, even though she was strong, being assigned this kind of work was something she couldn't believe was being targeted.

But Aunt Zheng looked delighted, as if it were an incredibly easy task. Feng Qingqing really wanted to roll her eyes at her. Couldn't she be a little less obvious about her intentions? It made her feel like she was a fool.

However, Feng Qingqing didn't say anything. She picked up her hoe and walked with Aunt Zheng to the plot of land that had been allocated to them.

Except for a sip of water in between, she worked until 11 a.m. Seeing that she had already done two-thirds of the work assigned to her that day, Feng Qingqing told Aunt Zheng that she needed to go back to cook. Aunt Zheng happily saw her off, after all, she hadn't even done half of Feng Qingqing's work that morning, so of course she had to be nice to her. Besides, she could obviously finish the afternoon work earlier and go home sooner. Thinking about those 10 work points, it was too easy to get them. If only she could be assigned to work with little Feng Qingqing every day.

These people are always trying to take advantage of others, without ever considering whether a young girl can handle so much work.

Feng Qingqing went home early for lunch today, still because she had promised Hu Fangming the minced meat and eggplant dish. It was called minced meat, but it was really just a lot of sauce with a tiny bit of minced meat on it. But nowadays, people's tastes are bland, and there's not much good food to eat, so a dish with a meaty flavor like this was a rare treat.

Back home, she first cooked a pot of mixed grain rice, a meal that most team members could only afford during the busy farming season. While the rice was cooking, Feng Qingqing thought about how she hadn't yet written to her good friend Yu Huan in the city since coming to the countryside. She couldn't let this friendship fade away.

By the time she finished writing the letter, dinner was ready. The letter mainly recounted her experiences in the countryside and her recent situation, and expressed her hope that they could stay in touch. Finally, she inquired about her dear aunt, Feng Damei.

After finishing the letter, I plan to go to town tomorrow to buy some things I need, so that I can find a place to get her things.

Feng Qingqing put the letter away and then came out to serve rice into her and Hu Fangming's bowls respectively. She then continued making the minced meat and eggplant dish. This dish was very easy to make, and she finished it in no time. She poured the eggplant over the rice, and a fragrant bowl of minced meat and eggplant rice was ready.

When Hu Fangming returned, there was another chaotic meal, and the two went back to their room for a nap. These past few days, Jiang Yun hadn't been able to come in for a nap, no matter what she was busy with; she was clearly very busy.

The afternoon was another busy day. As usual, she got the full 10 work points. When Jiang Yun saw this, her face turned green. She was a girl and she got the full work points every day, while her two older brothers didn't. In fact, many people in the educated youth compound were envious and jealous, including the Jiang siblings.

Unlike usual, Feng Qingqing went to her team leader after work today and said she had some things to take care of at the commune and needed to ask for leave tomorrow, hoping it would be approved.

In fact, if it were anyone else, the team leader would have refused on the spot without even considering it, as leave is generally not allowed during the busy farming season. However, Feng Qingqing, this educated youth, had been working quickly and well lately, earning full work points every day, and her performance was no less than that of any other member of the brigade. Considering her recent performance, the team leader finally agreed to let her take a day off.

Feng Qingqing returned to the educated youth compound amidst envious glances from many people. Everyone else knew the reason why the squad leader had granted her leave and dared not ask any further questions.

She hadn't planned to go up the mountain that night, but considering her sudden decision to go to the commune the next day, she decided to go up the mountain to talk to the man and share some of her thoughts. Although they had confirmed their relationship, they hadn't made it public. This was a choice made out of necessity, and she didn't want things to continue like this. The man wasn't young anymore, and she was looking forward to the arrival of her two children from her past life.

Not long after finishing her meal, she went out alone. Because she finished work early, she and Hu Fangming usually ate early, which meant they didn't communicate much with the other educated youth and weren't very familiar with each other. So, although some people had some doubts about seeing her, a girl, going out alone, they didn't say much. After all, she had a reputation for being difficult to deal with.

After going up the mountain, we went to the usual spot. This place is located at a bend in the mountain, offering a great view. You can see what's happening below without worrying about being suddenly discovered.

When she arrived, He Yong'an had already been there for quite some time. He was roasting a pheasant, which he had caught and cleaned before bringing it up the mountain to eat with her. Although he hadn't said he would come today, he had heard that she had taken the day off tomorrow and thought she would probably come.

Sure enough, familiar footsteps were heard not long after. It seemed the two of them were quite in sync.

As soon as Feng Qingqing approached, she smelled the aroma of roasted meat. If it weren't for the late hour, the smell would have attracted quite a few people. He Yong'an greeted her with a smile and handed her a roasted chicken leg, which Feng Qingqing accepted without hesitation and began to eat.

Although she had already eaten it, she hadn't had this kind of pure meat chicken leg for many days, and her mouth watered at the smell.

After finishing a chicken leg, Feng Qingqing noticed the man beside her staring at her as she ate, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed. She deliberately spoke up:

"If you don't eat, how will I ever get full?"

Not wanting to embarrass her, He Yong'an lowered his head and started eating his own portion. Seeing that he had eaten quite a bit, Feng Qingqing brought up the matter of taking the day off tomorrow, asking him if there was anything he needed to bring back, which she would then take with him.

He Yong'an frequently went to the commune and county, but there was nothing he specifically wanted to buy; he only said:

"Just buy whatever you like. I don't have anything to take out right now, so don't worry about me."

After saying that, she gave him a knowing look. She knew his family situation and that what he said made sense, so she didn't insist.

When Feng Qingqing was almost full, and seeing that he had also eaten enough, she thought for a moment and then said slowly and deliberately:

"Given your family's situation, do you have any thoughts? We can't go on like this forever; we need to come up with a plan."

After she finished speaking, she stared at him intently, wanting to see what he thought.

He Yong'an paused in his eating of barbecue, looked up, and stared at her. Although they had only confirmed their relationship yesterday, he had been feeling excited ever since. For some reason, he felt as if they had known each other for a long time, as if it were destiny, as if they were the most suitable couple in the world.

This made him value their relationship even more, and he hoped that they could be together openly and honestly and receive everyone's blessings, instead of having to hide from people even when they met, as they are now.

It's not that they have anything to hide, it's just that they all know that the current situation is the best for them.