Chapter 184 70 Educated Youth Going to the Countryside 27

After knowing that someone was spreading rumors about the two of them, Huo Zhengqing never went to Su Yan again. Even if Su Yan said he wanted to stock up on firewood, he just went up the mountain to pick it up and put it outside her door.

Several times when Su Yan opened the door, others had already walked away.

Su Yan didn't see him again until the day the brigade killed the pigs.

In front of others, he didn't even dare to look at Su Yan.

He pretended not to hear the looks from the people around him and the sarcastic remarks from others behind his back. No matter how ugly the words were, he would not stand up and refute them.

Because he knew that the more he cared about it, the more unconvinced he became and running to confront others would only make things worse.

It might lead to more ridicule and malice, or even harm an innocent girl because of him.

He was already used to it anyway, so why bother to have that kind of emotional fight, so when people chased him and asked him about his relationship with Su Yan, he would always say humbly: "It's because I like Su Zhiqing, it's because I want I know it's wrong to follow her, but there's nothing wrong with liking someone. It's all my own problem and has nothing to do with her."

After hearing his words, those people would only laugh at his overestimation and wishful thinking.

All the pressure and all the rumors were shouldered by him alone.

Su Yan looked at Huo Zhengqing, who was standing behind the crowd. He lowered his head, not looking at anyone, and minimizing his presence.

It wasn't until everyone's attention was attracted by the pork that he dared to raise his head and secretly look at Su Yan.

After dividing the pork and calculating the work points, Su Yan's work points for this year were deducted after borrowing grain from the brigade when she came here. The remaining work points were all exchanged for grain. She also took another 30 yuan to buy some grain back.

Those with more work points also received more food. The little food Su Yan received could last for two months at most.

Buying grain in the brigade is cheaper than in the supply and marketing cooperative. Many people would rather buy more grain to save when they get the money. Su Yan also followed the trend and bought some.

Other educated youths who earned more work points received not only food but also money. Even Huang Qiuju received fifty yuan.

She also spent twenty yuan to buy grain, as did other educated youths. Only Lin Li bought less grain.

Zhao Juan knew from the look on her face that she probably wanted to send the money back to her family.

Zhao Juan secretly told her to be nice to her. Lin Li smiled bitterly and said that as the eldest sister, this was her responsibility.

After buying the grain, everyone tried to think of ways to transport their grain back. Su Yan waited on the dam outside the granary, hoping to wait for others to finish using the carts and lend them to her to push.

Unfortunately, everyone had more food than she did, and there were too many people waiting to borrow a car, so there was no way she could get in line.

Zhao Jianjun wanted to help her carry the food back, but Su Yan refused.

After waiting for more than an hour, it was getting dark and the people outside the granary were almost gone.

Suddenly a man stood in front of her and she looked up from her feet.

Before she looked over, Huo Zhengqing looked away and didn't say anything. Instead, he took the initiative to put the grain she bought into his backpack, and quickly walked towards her home with a sack in each hand.

Su Yan also carried a basket and quickly followed.

"How did you come?"

"Seeing as you haven't come home, come and take a look."

"Are you worried about me?"

"..." Huo Zhengqing remained silent and did not answer her question.

Su Yan asked again, "Do you like me?"

"..." Huo Zheng cleared the silence, not knowing what to say, and his steps became faster.

"How about we get along."

"..."

This time, Huo Zhengqing suddenly stopped in shock. He turned his head and looked at Su Yan uncertainly, trying to make sure that she had just said that she wanted to have sex with someone.

He couldn't believe what he heard, so much so that he didn't even know when the sack in his hand fell to the ground.