Chapter 27.2

They had worked all day and finally had a chance to rest. Besides, the educated youths weren’t villagers of Helian Village, so they didn’t have a strong sense of belonging. Hearing this, someone couldn’t help but complain, “Didn’t you find over a hundred people to go up the mountain? Why do you need more people? We’re already exhausted!”

One of the militiamen said sternly, “This landslide is more serious than in previous years. The village secretary asked us to mobilize more people. More people means more strength! Every extra person means more hope! We hope you will actively participate!”

Shu Qingyao stood up and asked loudly, “Comrade militiaman, can female educated youths sign up?”

The militiaman looked at her, stunned for a moment. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and his originally rough voice softened, “In principle, female educated youths can also sign up, but female educated youths are still…”

Shu Qingyao interrupted him, “I want to sign up.”

The militiaman frowned in difficulty.

“Teacher Shu.”

Jiang Xun’s gentle voice sounded at the right time. He walked forward and stood in front of Shu Qingyao, gently persuading her, “The village committee didn’t require female educated youths to participate. Going up the mountain is not an easy task. If something happens to you, Hezhang will be very sad when he comes back.”

Shu Qingyao pursed her lips. She also knew that she probably wouldn’t be of much use going up there, but she couldn’t just sit and wait.

She was really afraid that Xie Hezhang would die.

If Xie Hezhang died, she wouldn’t be able to live either…

Shu Qingyao looked up and said firmly, “Since female educated youths are allowed to participate, then I’m going.”

Jiang Xun looked at her delicate face, a little helpless, then turned to the militiaman behind him and said, “Then let her join the logistics? I’ll lead the team.”

Jiang Xun was the son of the village accountant. He was responsible for the logistics and personnel mobilization for this mountain rescue.

Shu Qingyao was a little surprised when she heard his words. She didn’t expect her ex-husband to be of some use.

“…Thank you.” She said softly.

Jiang Xun smiled, reaching out to brush a strand of wet hair from her cheek. His action was slightly intimate and ambiguous, “You’re welcome.”

Shu Qingyao took a step back, feeling a little uncomfortable and avoiding his touch.

Ruan Wenhui heard Jiang Xun coming over and rushed out of the dormitory, changing her clothes in a hurry. She saw Shu Qingyao and Jiang Xun pulling at each other.

She was instantly filled with anger and cursed, “Shu Qingyao, are you shameless? You’re going to seduce Teacher Jiang now that Xie Hezhang is dead?!”

This sentence was too harsh. Everyone’s expressions changed, even Jiang Qin, who had always been friendly with her, showed a hint of anger.

A male educated youth couldn’t help but say, “Ruan Wenhui, you can eat anything you want, but you can’t talk nonsense. How can you talk like that?”

Although Shu Qingyao didn’t live in the educated youth dormitory anymore, she was well-liked among the educated youths because she was quiet and generous when she lived there. She would often treat the educated youths to meals.

Ruan Wenhui was sharp-tongued and sarcastic. She sneered, “What did I say? She lives with Xie Hezhang, and now she’s here flirting with another man. Is there something wrong with her behavior? You’re defending her. Do you like her? You like her, but she doesn’t even look at you!”

The male educated youth was a gentle person, he was tongue-tied and couldn’t argue with her. He was so angry that his face turned red.

A hint of displeasure flashed in Jiang Xun’s eyes, but he still suppressed it and explained to Ruan Wenhui calmly, “Teacher Shu is going to the east mountain with us for logistics to rescue people. I was just trying to persuade her not to go.”

Shu Qingyao was going to work with Jiang Xun?

Ruan Wenhui wouldn’t allow it. She immediately said, “Teacher Jiang, I want to join the logistics too!”

Jiang Xun frowned, his voice lowered, “Ruan Wenhui, rescue is not a small matter. It might be dangerous. Are you sure you want to go?”

Normally, Ruan Wenhui wouldn’t agree to this kind of work, but she didn’t want Jiang Xun and Shu Qingyao to be together.

They saw each other at school every day, and now they were going up the mountain together. Who knows what might happen between them.

No, she couldn’t let their relationship develop further!

Ruan Wenhui nodded vigorously, “I want to go, I want to go! I’m also a member of the brigade. Of course, I have to contribute to the rescue! I’m strong. Don’t worry, I won’t hold you back!”

Jiang Xun: “…………”

Jiang Xun had been pretending to be good-tempered for so long, and now he was almost about to lose his temper.

This stupid woman! What was she interfering for?

Logistics wasn’t as hard or risky as going up the mountain to search and rescue. He could just talk to Shu Qingyao more and develop some feelings.

Women are easily moved.

But this Ruan Wenhui was stupid.

Jiang Xun had no choice but to agree to let Ruan Wenhui join.

Tang Maning said, “If that’s the case, then I’ll join too.”

The other female educated youths also responded one after another.

The female educated youths were so enthusiastic, the male educated youths naturally couldn’t hold back anymore. They stood up reluctantly.

This time, the militiamen were happy. These educated youths were usually lazybones. They would always avoid any extra activities in the brigade. They were worried that they wouldn’t be able to get enough people this time.

It was all thanks to Shu Qingyao for taking the lead!

They couldn’t help but look at Shu Qingyao with a little more gratitude.

Some people were happy, and some people were unhappy.

Jiang Xun’s face darkened as he recorded the female educated youths.

Now, his plan to create a world for two with Shu Qingyao was completely shattered.

With so many women around, if he acted a little ambiguous towards Shu Qingyao, it would probably spread.

Ruan Wenhui said happily, “Teacher Jiang, when are we leaving? Let’s go together.”

Jiang Xun ignored her and walked out.

Ruan Wenhui hurriedly said, “Teacher Jiang, don’t leave! Wait for me!”

Tang Maning walked over and said to Shu Qingyao, “I have some dry clothes in my room. Do you want to change? We’re about the same size, you can wear them.”

Shu Qingyao’s face was pale from the cold, and her eyes were watery, making her look pitiful.

She asked Tang Maning, “Are you sure you want to go? You don’t have to accompany me…”

Tang Maning pulled her hand and smiled, “What are you talking about accompanying? Didn’t you see that all the female educated youths are going? This landslide is so serious, it’s a matter of life and death. We should contribute if we can.”

Shu Qingyao was taken to change into a dry set of clothes, then followed Jiang Xun and the rest of the group out of the educated youth dormitory.