The news that Li Wanqing had taken her daughter back to the educated youth settlement quickly spread.

Some say the Cheng family is unkind, but most say Li Wanqing is restless.

What kind of daughter-in-law would snatch money from her mother-in-law?

In the past, such an unruly daughter-in-law would have been divorced.

However, no one dared to say this outright.

After Li Wanqing was settled, the other educated youths at the settlement came to visit her.

He Mei told Li Wanqing about the Cheng family's situation. Most people supported Li Wanqing, but there were some sarcastic remarks, which Li Wanqing ignored.

“Nono’s body is too weak. I plan to go to the county town tomorrow to buy some malted milk powder and some other food and supplies,” Li Wanqing said as she tidied up.

He Mei, who was playing with the child, suddenly had a bright idea. “Great! I’m going to the city tomorrow too. I can introduce you to Lu Wei.”

Li Wanqing paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay!"

"Wanqing, what are you planning to do next?" He Mei asked with a worried look.

The Cheng family is a bunch of scoundrels, and Cheng Baichuan has never come back.

Living in the educated youth settlement indefinitely isn't a good idea, is it?

"I plan to take Nuonuo to the military base to find someone once she's recovered a bit." Li Wanqing didn't hide anything, but she didn't mention that she would get a divorce if the person turned out to be unsuitable.

He Mei nodded. "That works too. Once you leave the Cheng family, things will definitely get better for you and Nuonuo."

Li Wanqing smiled and did not refute.

......

Li Wanqing left the Cheng family home without bringing any food such as rice or noodles.

That evening, the meal was still given to the people from the educated youth settlement. You contributed some rice, and she contributed some vegetables.

Fortunately, the grain had just been distributed, so we could still save some of our rations.

Li Wanqing did not refuse everyone's kindness. She would repay them double the amount after she bought the things tomorrow.

After dinner, everyone habitually went to the courtyard to cool off.

A group of young people gathered together to chat, discussing the changes in the country and their expectations and disappointments about returning to the city.

"I was only 18 when I went to the countryside, and now I'm 25. I don't know when I'll be able to go back to the city in my lifetime?"

The speaker was Zhou Weifeng, the educated youth who had been sent to the countryside the longest, and was considered to be a person with more authority in the educated youth community.

Upon hearing this, everyone sighed slightly.

Most of the educated youth in Renxing Brigade were passionate young people who went to the countryside with great enthusiasm.

But reality gave them a harsh wake-up call!

Even the greatest passion will one day be worn down by the despair of not being able to see the future.

"I've completely forgotten what it was like to be in school?"

A young woman with pigtails, a former educated youth, started by sighing, and many others followed suit.

His words were filled with nostalgia for his school days.

When I was studying, I didn't realize how good it was to study. I always thought I could build a better country with my own hands.

But once you get here and live among the yellow earth, you realize that there's actually very little you can do with just your own two hands.

Coupled with the harsh conditions, many educated youth increasingly hoped to return to the city as soon as possible.

Returning to the city wasn't something one could do at will; due to various factors, very few educated youth were able to return.

Over time, many educated youth gave up and chose to settle down in the rural areas where they were sent.

For example, Zhao Kai, the brigade accountant, and Liu Fang, the daughter-in-law of Gao Chunmei, the women's director...

Currently, among the female educated youth in the settlement, only two women who just came to the countryside this year are still single.

Even He Mei has a boyfriend!

The male educated youth fared a little better, but if this continued, they probably wouldn't be able to endure it.

"If the college entrance examination is reinstated one day, can we go back to the city?" Li Wanqing asked her daughter seemingly casually.

However, her words did not attract much attention.

After all, the college entrance examination has been suspended for 10 years. Instead of hoping for its resumption, it would be better to find a way to get a recommendation quota for a worker-peasant-soldier university.

Anything is possible; it's always better to be prepared than not.

After saying that, Li Wanqing didn't say anything more.

She's given all the necessary warnings; now it's up to these people to believe her and whether they're willing to take the risk.

Zhou Weifeng frowned, pondering Li Wanqing's words.

"I think Wanqing's words make sense. Opportunity is for those who are prepared. Regardless of whether the college entrance examination can be reinstated, we must not lose our knowledge."

"Even if it's just to get a spot at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, we should pick up the knowledge we've lost."

Zhou Weifeng's words fell silent...

It's easier said than done.

After work every day, I just want to collapse into bed and sleep. Where do I find the energy to study?

The topic ended there, but it left a crack in everyone's heart.

As long as there is a little sunlight, it can penetrate inside.

On her first night in this era, Li Wanqing didn't sleep well.

One minute I'm dreaming about arguing with a scumbag in my past life, and the next I'm dreaming about the torment the original owner is going through in this life...

In short, it was a complete mess, and my head was throbbing.

When she felt an itch on her face, Li Wanqing immediately woke up.

When she saw her daughter's innocent face, Li Wanqing smiled and gently pinched the little one's nose.

Good morning, Nuonuo!

The little guy giggled and then rubbed against her.

[Mom smells so good~~~]

Li Wanqing's eyes softened, and she gave her daughter a big kiss on the cheek. "My Nuonuo is the sweetest."

Li Wanqing had just finished tidying up her daughter when He Mei arrived.

Seeing Cheng Nuo with her hair styled in a small bun, she gave her another kiss.

"Wanqing, Nuonuo is so cute, I want to adopt her as my goddaughter!"

Li Wanqing laughed and said, "Alright! Then your godmother will have to bleed a little today."

He Mei replied with an air of pride, "Of course!"

She was going to the post office to pick up the money order today, and she was determined to buy her goddaughter a beautiful dress.

Li Wanqing smiled meaningfully. If Lu Wei really was a scumbag, this matter might have unexpected effects.

Two other newly arrived female educated youths also came to the city, one named Hao Zhenzhen and the other named Yang Xiulan.

Along the way, thanks to the adorable Nuonuo, the two of them quickly became familiar with Li Wanqing.

"Sister Wanqing, do you think it's really possible for the college entrance examination to be reinstated?" Hao Zhenzhen asked softly.

At the beginning of the year, something happened to her family, and it took a lot of effort to arrange for her to go to the countryside in Renxing Brigade.

But if the college entrance examination can be reinstated, does that mean she can return to the city openly and legitimately?

I wonder how my parents are doing now?

Li Wanqing glanced at her, then said calmly, "I'm not sure either, but I feel that, just like Zhou Zhiqing said, opportunity favors the prepared mind."

Upon hearing this, Hao Zhenzhen frowned and remained silent, and Li Wanqing did not say anything more.

She has already given the reminders that needed to be given.

As for anything else, she couldn't say more.

After all, you can't see into someone's heart. She can trust He Mei, but not everyone is worthy of her trust.

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