Chapter 30 : Love story from the old life

“There is one more thing! Educated youth Guo Haifeng made a mistake in his work and failed to discover the collapse of the pig pen in time, which damaged collective property. Now, while everyone is here, I will make a self-criticism in front of everyone.”

Guo Haifeng had a bruised face and nose. He held up a letter of apology he had written overnight and made his review in public.

He thought he had written it with true feelings and that his apology was appropriate, but the looks the members gave him were like knives.

The few female members who originally admired him now looked at him with strange eyes.

“I was hoping to get some pork to satisfy my hunger during the New Year, but now, it’s all gone.”

“The male educated youth from the city are just like that, all show and flowery. If you marry him, you’ll have to go hungry three times a day!”

Guo Haifeng felt very distressed when he thought about the 118 yuan he still owed the brigade for piglets and how he had to deduct half of his work points every month to pay off the debt.

Even if he worked 10 work points every day, it would take more than two years to pay off the debt. When would he be able to return to the city?

What’s more, he couldn’t even get 10 work points.

No, he still have to find a way to make money from women.

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“Lizi,” Qin Xiaoting waved excitedly at Jiang Li while pushing her bicycle, but after seeing the black under Jiang Li’s eyes, her excitement turned into worry.

“What’s wrong with your face?”

Jiang Li looked haggard and listless.

She whispered to Qin Xiaoting what happened last night, and Qin Xiaoting was so angry that she turned the handlebars of her bicycle and went to settle the score with Er Laizi.

“Lizi, listen to me. You can’t tolerate this. If Er Laizi doesn’t succeed this time, he will come again next time!”

“Xiaoting, it’s okay. I beat Er Laizi half to death, and he didn’t even touch the corner of my clothes. Have you forgotten how strong I am?”

Hearing that Jiang Li was fine, Qin Xiaoting calmed down a little and realized that this was the 1970s, not the 21st century.

If the news that Er Laizi sneaked into Jiang Li’s room got out, even if Er Laizi could not escape death on the farm, Jiang Li’s reputation would be affected.

Some gossipers would even gossip behind others’ backs.

“What, Jiang Li must be having an affair with Er Laizi, otherwise why would Er Laizi go to her instead of other women’s houses?”

“Either Er Laizi must have succeeded, how could a woman beat a man? Maybe Jiang Li is pregnant.”

She felt upset just thinking about such words, let alone Jiang Li herself who would have to face the rumors in the future!

Seeing Jiang Li looking listless, Qin Xiaoting felt very distressed. She took out a military water bottle and fed it to her, in which she had diluted spiritual spring water.

“Lizi, have a drink of water. This is spring water from the mountain behind. It’s very sweet.”

As soon as the mouth of the pot was placed to Jiang Li’s nose, a strange fragrance came to her, and the sweet taste passed through her throat and into her stomach, sweeping away her fatigue, and even the feeling of weakness after staying up late disappeared.

Jiang Li smacked her lips, “Xiaoting, it’s so sweet, you must have put sugar in the water.”

Qin Xiaoting was stunned at first, then quickly followed Jiang Li’s words and said, “Yes, yes, I put sugar in it.”

Jiang Li just smiled and said nothing. This kid didn’t hide well even though she had the space. The taste of the spiritual spring water was completely different from that of the mountain spring water.

Qin Xiaoting breathed a sigh of relief, thankfully Jiang Li didn’t think too much about it.

The secret of rebirth was scary enough. She would never dare to reveal a treasure like the Space Spirit Spring to anyone. She would have to be more cautious in the future.

“This bicycle looks quite new. It seems that Guo Haifeng has only ridden it a few times,” Jiang Li took the initiative to change the subject.

“He finally bought a bicycle and wanted to worship it like an ancestor. Now it’s a bargain for me! Get on the bike, I’ll take you.”

Qin Xiaoting patted the bicycle seat with great vigor, then with a sweeping kick, she knocked Jiang Li, who was sitting on the back seat, off the bike.

Jiang Li fell down and was stunned.

“Lizi, I didn’t mean it!”

Qin Xiaoting became more and more panicked and forgot to brake. Her short legs tried to pedal several times but failed, and she staggered straight into the ditch.

“Ahhhhh, help~”

Qin Xiaoting closed her eyes and screamed, it was over now, she would have to be sent to the hospital today.

A pair of big hands grabbed the back seat of the bicycle, and Qin Xiaoting fell into a warm embrace.

Her body was lifted into the air, and then she was placed steadily on the ground.

The bicycle that was about to fall into the ditch was pulled in time and held in the hands of the strange young man.

“Comrade, are you all right?”

The young man was not very tall, with a baby face and fair skin. There was sweat on his forehead and his face was red from the sun. He asked about Qin Xiaoting’s condition with concern.

Jiang Li got up from the ground and pulled Qin Xiaoting, who was standing there, to check on her. “Xiaoting, are you okay?”

“I’m fine, Lizi, you’re not hurt, are you?”

“Of course I’m fine. But Xiaoting, your sweeping kick is really powerful,” Jiang Li deliberately made fun of her and gave her a thumbs up.

Qin Xiaoting’s face flushed instantly. When she looked at the baby-faced young man, her eyes were filled with joy. “Thank you, comrade.”

“You’re welcome. I help those in need when I see injustice! Haha…”

The baby-faced young man was very cheerful. He picked up the medicine box that he had just thrown aside and put it on his shoulder, “You better be careful next time. There was a member in our village who fell into a ditch while learning to ride a bicycle and broke his ribs. This is no joke.”

“I see. Thank you for your reminder. Comrade, I don’t even know your name yet, so I might as well give you a gift to thank you.” Qin Xiaoting followed him a few steps unconsciously with a blush on her face.

“My name is Liu Lixin, and I’m a barefoot doctor from the Bailutang Production Brigade. No need to thank me, we’re from the same village, it’s just a small favor, you’re welcome.”

“My name is Qin Xiaoting, and I’m an educated youth who went to work in the countryside in Dashuping.” Qin Xiaoting stretched out her hand. Liu Lixin was stunned for a moment, then shook her hand. “Nice to meet you.”

“Since we know each other’s names, we are friends. I will visit you in your team some other day,” Qin Xiaoting pressed on.

Liu Lixin seemed to have met such a straightforward girl for the first time. His ears turned red as she stared at him with her big round eyes. “Okay. I will definitely receive you next time you come.”

“Comrade Qin Xiaoting, I have something else to do, so I’ll leave first. See you later.”

Qin Xiaoting sent the person away, standing on tiptoe and waving goodbye reluctantly, when Jiang Li patted her shoulder hard.

“Tell me, what’s going on with this Liu Lixin? Leniency to those who confess, severity to those who resist!”

“Oh, he is the old man in my family!”

Jiang Li’s mouth opened wide enough to fit an egg in it, she was a little excited and a little agitated, “Really?”

Qin Xiaoting glared at her, her eyes rolling, “How can I lie to you?”

“We met in Haicheng in our previous life. After the college entrance examination was resumed, he took the exam several times but failed, so he went to Haicheng to work.”

“As for me, because Guo Haifeng framed me, my parents were fired from their jobs, so I learned to do some small business and set up a stall near the factory where he worked. One time I was closing my stall too late at night and my bag and money were stolen. He helped me get them back. Then he would often appear at the place where I was setting up my stall. After a few visits, we got married. He has a good temper, and I have a quick temper. He always gives in to me, and we have never had a quarrel in our lives.”