Chapter 62 Boys have to protect themselves when they go out

Jiang Li had already guessed what the good news was, but she wanted to hear it from them.  When they arrived, she asked, “What’s got you so happy?” Bai Ziyong exclaimed, “Sister Jiang, how did you know? Do you have psychic abilities?” Jiang Li’s mouth twitched.  Their happiness was obvious.

“Your smiles reach your ears! Anyone could see it!” Bai Ziyong scratched his head, “Oh, right.” Mu Jingxun said, “It’s about Peng Zhigang.  The commune sent word: the investigation is over, and he’s been sentenced to labor camp.” Knowing Jiang Li disliked Peng Zhigang, they knew she’d be happy. Jiang Li was indeed relieved.

Peng Zhigang was a despicable person.  She felt no sympathy for him; he reaped what he sowed.  Jiang Li nodded, “No wonder you’re so happy. This is great news.” Bai Ziyong flattered her, “Sister Jiang, it’s all thanks to you.

 Without you, Peng Zhigang wouldn’t have been punished so quickly. He might still be free!” Mu Jingxun and Bai Ziyong admired Jiang Li’s methods; their actions were insignificant compared to hers.  Jiang Li smiled; Bai Ziyong was a skilled flatterer. 

Mu Jingxun’s heart fluttered at her radiant smile. She was beautiful, especially when she smiled. “Sister Jiang, what’s for dinner?” Bai Ziyong asked, already thinking about food.

 Jiang Li sighed, he was a true foodie. “Braised lamb chops.” Bai Ziyong had eaten braised lamb chops before and knew Jiang Li’s would be even better. “Sister Jiang, should we start preparing? I’ll help.” Bai Ziyong was always eager when good food was involved. Jiang Li took out some lamb chops and asked him to wash them.

  She asked Mu Jingxun to wash the rice and some vegetables.  As Mu Jingxun was taking the vegetables to Jiang Li, they bumped into each other.

 Jiang Li fell into Mu Jingxun’s arms.  It was the second time.  Mu Jingxun’s chest was solid and strong.  She smelled her light fragrance. He liked her scent. His heart pounded. Jiang Li quickly stepped back, “Sorry, I didn’t see you.” She didn’t want him to think she was taking advantage of him. Mu Jingxun blushed, “It’s okay, I know it was an accident.” “Good, you don’t think I was taking advantage of you.”

“Of course not. If anyone took advantage, it would be me, not a woman taking advantage of a man.” Mu Jingxun mumbled. He wouldn’t mind Jiang Li taking advantage of him. He liked her. “That’s not true. Some women do. You’re handsome; many women would try to get close to you. As a friend, I must warn you.

Don’t think you’re safe just because you’re a man.  You need to protect yourself.”  Many women would be attracted to Mu Jingxun’s looks.  Jiang Li was one of them. Wasn’t Sun Wenwen also interested in him? Mu Jingxun blushed even more.

She had called him handsome. He knew he was good-looking but had never been approached romantically before.  He used to dislike his looks but now felt differently.

 His looks could attract Jiang Li. Seeing his blush, Jiang Li’s eyes sparkled. Was he shy?  Men of this era were innocent, unlike those in the future. 

She preferred men of this era. “Mu Jingxun, why are you blushing?  I’m telling the truth! You must protect yourself!” Not all women were as moral as she was. Mu Jingxun blushed and responded. Bai Ziyong came in, “Sister Jiang, the lamb chops are washed.

Can we start cooking?” Jiang Li nodded, “Peel some garlic cloves for me.” Bai Ziyong happily went to do so.  Jiang Li started cooking. She braised the lamb chops first, then cooked the vegetables and steamed rice.

The other educated youths returned from work and smelled the delicious aroma—Jiang Li and her friends were eating meat again.