Refusing to marry a widower, I went on a crazy spree of sending my children to the army.

Four copies were made: one for the Qiao family, one for Qiao Manman, one for the Public Security Bureau, and one for the brigade headquarters.

Wang Defa took out the seal clipped to his waist and stamped it slammed onto the letter severing ties. He offered a copy to the Qiao family, but they refused it.

"The relationship is over, what's the point of this thing? It's just for show! Anyway, we haven't even stepped inside yet, so none of you are going in. Go wherever you want!"

What could Qiao Manman do but leave in disappointment?

She handed the letter of severance of kinship that Old Qiao's family didn't want to Wang Defa, and asked him with a sad expression, "Uncle Captain, are there any empty houses in the team? I'd like to rent one temporarily."

Wang Defa sighed: "There is a place at the foot of Daqingshan Mountain, left by Hunter Chen. It's a bit dilapidated, and it would be very troublesome to renovate it."

"It doesn't matter, as long as there's a roof over our heads, that's enough!"

Wang Defa grunted in agreement and told everyone to carry Qiao Runming to the dilapidated house at the foot of the mountain.

Some people who love a good show even skipped work to go and watch the performance.

After taking only two steps, Zhou Guoping shouted, "Put the person in the car! I'll drive over; it'll only take a few minutes!"

It was only then that everyone realized there were outsiders in the team. They all curiously examined the large truck, their eyes filled with longing.

Old Mrs. Qiao frowned and asked, "Who are you? Why are you meddling in the Qiao family's affairs?"

Having received guidance from Qiao Manman, Zhou Guoping immediately straightened his back and declared, "I am Zhou Lei Feng, and helping the people is my duty!"

Old Mrs. Qiao rolled her eyes at him, thinking to herself what a blockhead she was, associating with a good-for-nothing like Qiao Laosan was a thankless task.

Zhou Guoping didn't mind, and even invited the villagers to ride with him, offering them a ride.

None of the villagers had ever ridden in a truck before, so they immediately climbed onto it with great excitement. Seeing this, Wang Defa didn't spoil the fun and stood aside to maintain order.

Only after everyone was squatting down did he get into the passenger seat and give Zhou Guoping directions.

The house left by Hunter Chen was very small, with a small courtyard and two rooms, and it was dilapidated.

The only advantage is its proximity to Daqingshan Mountain and its proximity to the former educated youth settlement.

Qiao Manman got out of the car and asked everyone to help tidy up the house.

Everyone had just gotten off the bus and was having a great time when they saw the little girl looking pitiful. They smiled and assured her, "Don't worry, we'll get it done for you right away!"

A group of people noisily entered the courtyard to clean and clear weeds. Others went home to get tools to repair the roof and corners of the walls.

Seeing Yuan Youfeng snapping photos with his camera, Wang Defa asked curiously, "Man'er, who is this...?"

Qiao Manman pretended to just remember: "These two are reporters and photographers from the provincial newspaper. This is reporter Dong Qiuchan, and this is photographer Yuan Youfeng."

Wang Defa was shocked: "Oh dear, reporters and photographers, I'm so sorry to have made you laugh at me."

Actually, our production brigade isn't like that. Our brigade is very harmonious, the villagers are very simple and honest, and everyone works very hard. Really, I…”

Seeing how nervous he was, Dong Qiuchan smiled and reassured him, "I know, look how touching this scene is! Don't worry, I didn't take it to heart."

She'd seen plenty of family separations and severing ties; these things weren't newsworthy. Unless there was a sensational story behind them.

Wang De breathed a sigh of relief and began to introduce Qingshan Brigade to Dong Qiuchan and Yuan Youfeng. Every word he spoke was filled with pride.

Seeing the brigade leader chatting and laughing with the two, Aunt Lanhua became curious and came over to ask, "Are these two Man's relatives?"

Fearing that everyone would become reserved after learning her identity, Dong Qiuchan nodded before Wang Defa could speak: "Yes, Auntie, I am Manman's distant cousin!"

Aunt Lan Hua exclaimed in surprise, "He Nian has regained her memory? Oh my, that's such a good thing! When Runming found her back then, she was covered in blood and had mental problems. I wonder what kind of trauma she suffered."

After saying that, he looked at Dong Qiuchan suspiciously: "Young lady, do you know who injured He Nian like that back then?"

Dong Qiuchan hadn't expected there to be more to the story, and shook her head with a stiff smile: "I'm sorry, Auntie, I don't know much about it. Aunt Nian's memory hasn't fully returned yet, and we'd also like to know who's behind this."

Aunt Lanhua sighed, "She suffered terribly. If it weren't for Runming's kind heart and taking her back to care for her, she probably would have died long ago."

Now that she's found a home, you must treat her well. And Runming, he's a good man, just had a tough life.”

Dong Qiuchan nodded: "Don't worry, Auntie, we will!"

Aunt Lanhua left, eager to share the gossip with everyone.

"Did you know? He Nian has found her family!"

"What?! Isn't she crazy? How did she find her family?!"

"No, no, he just has a blood clot in his head that's pressing on his nerves. Once the blood clot clears up, he won't go crazy anymore."

"Oh, where is she from? How did she get injured? The way she looked back then, tsk tsk, I just helped carry her a little, and I had nightmares for three days straight!"

"Oh, I didn't ask that. But the girl next to the captain is her niece."

"Really? Then it seems He Nianjia is doing quite well!"

Putting aside the commotion in the courtyard, Dong Qiuchan looked at He Nian and said, "Sorry, I made up relatives without your permission!"

He Nian smiled gently: "I should thank you. With such a strong family to rely on, everyone in the village will have to look up to me from now on."

The two didn't dwell on the issue and went about their own business.

Seeing how helpful everyone was, Qiao Manman told the team leader and went over to help.

However, everyone thought she was too young and would be in the way, so she was sent aside to rest.

Qiao Manman felt bad about letting people help for nothing, so she took out a handful of fruit candies from her bag and gave two to each person.

With the candy in hand, everyone worked even harder.

Wang Defa's son said to Qiao Manman, "Manman, we need to pay for repairing the courtyard wall and the roof. Just give each of them 50 cents."

Qiao Manman nodded and took out some money from her pocket: "Uncle Shun, please help distribute this to everyone. With the rest of the money, please find some hot water for everyone to drink. I have nothing here, I'm really ashamed."

Wang Xiaoshun nodded, went home to fetch a thermos and an enamel mug, and poured hot water for everyone.

After drinking hot water, everyone worked even more efficiently, and Wang Defa also called on the aunties who had finished cleaning to go back to the fields to continue working and earn work points.

Dong Qiuchan and Yuan Youfeng quickly followed. Zhou Guoping felt obligated to bring the person back to the county safely, so he also set off on foot.

On a sunny afternoon, a group of people were working hard in the fields, sweating profusely. Yuan Youfeng snapped several photos to record this moment when the harvest was about to begin.

Wang Defa led them to visit wheat fields, corn fields, and sorghum fields, and even let them personally experience the hard work of the commune members.

After watering the land twice, Dong Qiuchan felt aches and pains in her back.

When asked about the educated youth while resting by the field ridge, Wang Defa replied, "It was indeed difficult to adapt at first, but gradually, we all got the hang of it!"

"I heard that a former educated youth paid 100 yuan for Manman's hospital fees?"