Why is his face red
Meng Yinyin looked at Lu Chen strangely, and then urged: "What on earth are you thinking, Lu Chen, Lu Chen?"
The constant shouting finally brought Lu Chen out of his thoughts.
He came back to his senses and looked at Meng Yinyin who was anxious. It seemed that she was about to cry if he didn't agree.
In the end, Lu Chen could only try to reason with Meng Yinyin.
"It's too early for us to live together now, it's not appropriate..."
It is indeed too fast.
In Lu Chen's understanding, Meng Yinyin was with him on impulse or for some other purpose. After all, he knew very well that there was nothing attractive about him and his personality was weird, so it was abnormal for her to like him.
Anyway, it is absolutely impossible that it is because she falls in love with me.
But now that everyone knows that they are a relationship, he will consciously assume the corresponding responsibilities, such as taking care of her, bringing her food, and fulfilling her wishes.
But this does not include getting married so quickly and living together.
Even if they meet and get married in the countryside, it still takes some time to prepare before the newlyweds can form a new family.
He didn't know what the process was like between those who were in a free love relationship, but he didn't want to let Meng Yinyin down.
Lu Chen's hesitant tone turned into reluctance in Meng Yinyin's eyes.
She was furious.
"Then when do you think the time is right? I went to see it last time. It's not like you don't have any vacant rooms. It's not like I'm going to live in the same house with you. What are you worried about?"
Is he worried that I will take over his room, occupy his bed, and affect his life
Am I thinking too much? She is not that kind of person!
"And you've also seen how Lin Xiaoxia targeted me. If I continue to live in the educated youth camp, I might still suffer from her harm!"
Of course, it is impossible for her to be harmed. She is not a punching bag who does not know how to resist.
It's just that saying this would let Lu Chen know how "dangerous" her current situation is.
Sure enough, when he heard the three words "Lin Xiaoxia", Lu Chen's expression changed instantly and his look became solemn.
Lin Xiaoxia is indeed a problem.
She already harbored resentment towards Meng Yinyin before, and after what happened today, she would probably hate Meng Yinyin even more, and might even lose her mind in anger and do something extreme.
Therefore, it would be very dangerous for Meng Yinyin to continue to be with Lin Xiaoxia.
Once it comes to Meng Yinyin's safety, Lu Chen's bottom line will unconsciously drop, and he will simply step back if it comes to reputation or bad influence.
In the end, Lu Chen had no choice but to give up struggling and nodded to Meng Yinyin.
"Then I'll go talk to the captain."
At least the team leader knew that Meng Yinyin moved here for a reason, which was to avoid causing more conflicts among the educated youth. In this way, if anyone wants to use this to attack Meng Yinyin for moving into her boyfriend's home without getting married, the team leader will help speak up.
After hearing this, Meng Yinyin was too lazy to care about these details. As long as Lu Chen agreed, it would be fine.
"Okay then, I'll wait for your good news. I'll go back and pack my luggage now!"
After saying that, as if she was afraid that Lu Chen would go back on his word, Meng Yinyin turned around and ran away.
Of course, I didn’t forget to carry loquats with me while running.
Seeing this, Lu Chen could only sigh silently and decided to tell the captain about this at noon.
…
At noon, after the captain heard what Lu Chen said, he didn't dare to say anything for a long time.
When she spoke again, it was not to agree or reject, but to ask him a question with a subtle look.
"Was it that girl Meng Yinyin who brought this up?"
Lu Chen paused, not knowing how to answer for a moment.
When the captain saw his expression, he knew that he had guessed right, and was immediately speechless and amused.
These days, people are worried about girls being bullied or taken advantage of, but when it comes to Lu Chen and Meng Yinyin, the captain is even more worried about Lu Chen being bullied.
However, seeing that Lu Chen seemed to be immersed in it and unable to extricate himself, the captain could only remind him earnestly in the end.
"Lu Chen, although I have always hoped that you could communicate more with everyone and not be trapped by those groundless rumors, but... a girl like Meng Zhiqing is destined not to belong to our remote mountain area forever. After all, we are not from the same world as her."
Although no one knows Meng Yinyin's specific family situation, it is not difficult to see from Meng Yinyin's daily food, clothing, and temperament that she has a good family background. It is definitely the careful care of her parents and relatives that has developed this kind of character that cannot endure hardship, is spoiled, and even has a bit of a bad temper.
How can an ordinary man tame a girl like this
Not to mention people like Lu Chen, who had a miserable life since childhood and grew up in hardships.
His life had been hard enough in the past, and the captain felt sorry for him and naturally didn't want him to suffer any more in the future.
Moreover, every year, there are educated youth who try to use their connections to transfer themselves back to the city, because they really can't stand the harsh environment in the countryside. Just two days ago, someone from the neighboring brigade returned to the city.
Meng Yinyin's family is probably already trying to find connections for her, and the time for her to return to the city should be approaching.
So even though it was not a good idea to get involved in his and Meng Yinyin's affairs, the captain still had to pour a basin of cold water on Lu Chen in time.
"In the future, you should be more careful and not let yourself get sucked into it."
A carefree girl like Meng Zhiqing would probably forget about Lu Chen the moment she turned around.
But a stubborn person like Lu Chen might never get out of this "love situation" in his entire life.
Lu Chen didn't say anything, but his lips were pursed tightly, and his hands hanging at his sides were clenched until they turned white.
Finally, he lowered his head and spoke to the captain in a hoarse voice.
"I know."
He knows it all.
She couldn't possibly like herself.
Their relationship will end when her interest fades.
He just couldn't bear to give up this beautiful and touching time.
Even if this is just a dream.
…
Meng Yinyin didn't know what Lu Chen said to the team leader, but in the afternoon of that day, before the rest of the people got off work, he came to the educated youth dormitory.
Naturally, he came to find Meng Yinyin, just to tell him that he had already made things clear to the captain. The captain said that if Meng Yinyin and he insisted, then let them go, but it would be better to move after a few days to avoid affecting their reputation.
As for whose reputation was affected.
Normal people might think that he was considering Meng Yinyin, but only Lu Chen knew that the captain said that for him.
Meng Yinyin didn't pay any attention to these small details. When she saw that the captain had no objection, she was so happy that she almost jumped up.
"Then let's wait two days. That's just enough time for us to clean up the room I live in, and then we can move in!"
Lu Chen hummed, and seeing that Meng Yinyin seemed to be planning to decorate the room herself, he hesitated for a moment but did not refuse.
He was a rough man and really didn't know what kind of house she preferred, so he let her decorate it herself and he just helped her out.
So just like that, while it was still light and there was still time, Lu Chen and Meng Yinyin went to his house together, letting Meng Yinyin choose a room by herself and clean it simply first.
Because he was thinking about coming over to tell Meng Yinyin the answer, Lu Chen had already finished the afternoon work ahead of time and still got 15 work points.
Naturally, the rest of the people were not as fast as Lu Chen, and they were all still in the fields, so the whole village seemed exceptionally quiet.
This was not the first time Meng Yinyin went to Lu Chen's house, but it was the first time she went with Lu Chen.
They were walking on the road together, with the sun still hanging obliquely in the sky. It was not known whether it was a coincidence or intentional, but Lu Chen happened to stand on the side where the sun was shining, helping Meng Yinyin block all the sunlight.
Meng Yinyin unconsciously looked up at Lu Chen, but saw that he was still silent, with an expressionless face that gave no clues at all.
In the end, she could only curl her lips and think that this must be just a coincidence.
After all, Lu Chen didn't like himself, so how could he deliberately stand on the sun-bathing side to block the sun for himself
Fortunately, I didn't take it too seriously, otherwise it would have been embarrassing.
After calming down, Meng Yinyin stopped having wild thoughts. When she came to her senses, she realized that she seemed to have walked to Lin Xiuzhi's house.
When she thought of Lin Xiuzhi, Meng Yinyin recalled the day when Lu Chen went to the fields to help Lin Xiuzhi.
She frowned unconsciously, and thinking of Lu Chen's unhesitating action at that time, she felt inexplicably uncomfortable.
Could it be that Lu Chen is interested in Lin Xiuzhi? But isn't Lin Xiuzhi already married and has two children? It's impossible for Lu Chen to still...
No, if Lu Chen is really the silent and taciturn person who doesn't reveal anything, it is very possible that he likes her secretly!
Otherwise, with his personality that wanted to cut off ties with everyone, how could he take the initiative to save someone, let alone a woman!
He is definitely interested in Lin Xiuzhi!
When she thought of this, Meng Yinyin felt even more uncomfortable!
Although she had no position or status to blame Lu Chen for their purposeful "dating", Meng Yinyin was very angry when she thought that although he agreed to date her on the surface, he might have someone else in his heart!
For a moment, she couldn't tell whether she was angry because of Lu Chen's inconsistency, or because she was even more angry because Lu Chen actually liked others and didn't like her.
In short, she couldn't help it, bit her lip and glared at Lu Chen fiercely.
Lu Chen noticed it, lowered his head slightly, and turned his gaze to look at Meng Yinyin, but he only saw Meng Yinyin quickly look away and then snorted meaningfully.
Lu Chen frowned slightly, feeling confused.
What happened
But before he could ask, he saw a short figure walking out of Lin Xiuzhi's house. It was Dabao, whom Meng Yinyin had met once before and who had sweetly called her "Fairy Sister".
It's just that Dabao no longer has the cute smile he had when they met a few days ago. Instead, there is a rare sadness on his face. His clothes are also a little dirty, as if he hasn't changed them for two or three days.
Meng Yinyin quite likes Dabao. After all, he has such good taste at such a young age.
So when he saw Dabao with a sad face and a look as if the sky was about to fall, he raised his hand and called him.
"Dabao, what happened? Why do you look unhappy?"
What kind of things can happen to someone so young
Even if his father has a lame leg, it has been a long time since then and he should have accepted it long ago.
When Dabao heard the voice, he immediately looked towards the door and saw Meng Yinyin and Lu Chen.
Especially when she saw Lu Chen, her little face fell, her mouth flattened, and she looked like she couldn't help crying.
Meng Yinyin was stunned.
"Uncle Lu, wuwuwu, Mom is sick too... I'm so scared, I'm afraid Mom won't wake up..."
As Dabao spoke, tears streamed down his face.
He rubbed his dirty little hands on his face and soon turned into a harlequin cat.
Before Meng Yinyin had time to remind him, she saw Lu Chen quickly walk to the water tank outside the Lin family's door, squatted down, and then waved at Dabao.
"come over."
Dabao also obeyed and walked towards him while crying.
Then Lu Chen scooped some water to wipe Dabao's face. Although his expression remained unchanged, the gentle movements of his hands were enough to show his gentleness.
Meng Yinyin was dumbfounded again, but she couldn't really get jealous of a child, so she could only walk over and ask Dabao's mother what was going on.
Amid Dabao's sobs, she and Lu Chen also understood what had happened in their family in the past few days.
Since Dabao's father, Dou Zhengrong, who was discharged from the army with injured legs, returned home a few days ago, Lin Xiuzhi and Dabao were sad for two days, but finally decided to cheer up and continue living.
It's just that because there is a new patient in the family, all kinds of pressure have doubled. Dabao's mother, Comrade Lin Xiuzhi, unconsciously increased her intensity when working, hoping to earn more work points and reduce the current burden on the family.
But maybe she overexerted herself, or was too exhausted. She had to take care of the sick and children at home, and work hard outside to earn work points, so she soon couldn't take it anymore and fell ill.
It wasn't a serious illness in theory. At first, she just felt weak all over, coughed and had a runny nose. Most people in the countryside didn't take this minor cold seriously. Unexpectedly, Lin Xiuzhi's minor cold didn't get better, and it was getting worse in the past two days. She couldn't get out of bed and started to feel dizzy.
When Meng Yinyin heard this, she became anxious and couldn't help asking Dabao.
"Didn't you go to the doctor for medicine?"
Dabao cried and shook his head and explained.
"Mom said, no, don't waste money, she will be fine after two days of sleep, wuwuwu..."
How can this be possible? If it really would be fine after two days of sleep, why is the situation getting worse
Meng Yinyin grew up in the city. Both of her parents are educated people. Naturally, she knows that seeking medical treatment is the best choice when one is sick. Procrastination and sleeping alone are likely to aggravate the condition, and then a minor illness will turn into a major one.
But considering the Lin family's current situation, it is understandable that Lin Xiuzhi is reluctant to spend money on medical treatment.
But understanding is one thing, but now that the situation has come to this, if she doesn't take medicine, then there will probably be real problems!
Lu Chen obviously had the same idea as her. He frowned and said to Dabao, "Dabao, do you remember your mother's illness?"
Dabao was confused for a moment, but finally nodded vigorously.
He is already five years old. Although he has not been to school, he is not stupid and has a good memory. Naturally, he remembers his mother's various symptoms and manifestations in the past few days.
Seeing him nod, Lu Chen said in a deep voice.
"Well, follow me to the commune clinic."
Lu Chen stood up and planned to take Dabao to the commune clinic as soon as possible.
But just as he finished speaking, he remembered that he had just agreed to go back with Meng Yinyin to clean the room, and he looked at Meng Yinyin hesitantly.
Although Meng Yinyin felt a little uncomfortable, human lives were at stake, so she certainly wouldn't be so ignorant.
"Okay, take Dabao to get the medicine. You can clean the house tomorrow."
The situation was indeed urgent, and Lu Chen finally stopped delaying. He just nodded, then hesitantly said to Meng Yinyin: "Then go back to the educated youth point and be careful."
"Got it. Let's go!" Meng Yinyin puffed her cheeks and pretended to be impatient and urged Lu Chen to leave.
Soon Lu Chen took Dabao away and took a small road, which was probably faster.
Meng Yinyin also planned to walk back to the educated youth site by herself.
But just after she took a few steps, she heard the sound of a bicycle bell, and then someone called her name.
"Is it Meng Yinyin, the educated young man?"
Meng Yinyin paused, turned around in confusion, and saw a man who looked like a postman looking at her, and then the bicycle stopped.
She was sure that she had never met the other person, so her tone was hesitant.
"I am."
"Haha, I guessed you were Meng Zhiqing when I saw you from afar. By the way, here is a letter for you!"
The fact that there was a female educated youth in the Nanjiao Brigade who was prettier than flowers and more graceful than willow branches was known to all the nearby brigades and communes, so the postman made a casual guess when he saw Meng Yinyin's back, and he didn't expect that he guessed it right.
Have your own letter!
Meng Yinyin's eyes lit up, and then she couldn't wait to reach out and take the letter.
Just when she was about to check who sent it to her, she heard the postman continue, "Hey, there's another letter here, sent from the same address!"
Meng Yinyin thought it was still hers, so she subconsciously reached out to take it again.
But the postman didn't hand it to her. When Meng Yinyin looked over in confusion, he explained awkwardly, "I'm sorry, Meng Zhiqing, this letter is not for you."
Huh? Not for her
Wasn't this letter sent from the same address as the one in her hand