The Beginning of the World: Going to the Countryside as an Educated Youth

Chapter 123 Qin Xiaoru came to visit

Zhao Dongchuan was reading a book in the room, so Zhao Zhengguo and Guo Ping didn't disturb him and started doing housework.

Today is Sunday, a day off. It is a rare free time for the couple, so they cleaned the house and planned to go out to buy some things.

"Old Zhao, it's a pity to use up these national tickets from Dongchuan like this. How about we ask around to see who is going on a business trip and give him these tickets with a little more money?" Guo Ping said as she changed into thick clothes.

"Hey, what you said makes sense. We can exchange these national food coupons for more of our local food coupons! Let's go and ask!" Zhao Zhengguo had the opportunity to show off, so he naturally agreed with both hands.

The two of them dressed neatly and went out.

"Old Zhao, is your son back?"

An old lady who was washing clothes in the distance saw them coming out from a distance and asked with a smile.

"Yes, the kid took a leave to visit his relatives and came back to see us for the New Year!" Zhao Zhengguo responded with a smile.

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It is said that He Zhu had heard a lot of information. After leaving Zhao Zhengguo's house, he went straight to Qin Xiaoru's house in the main courtyard.

Qin Xiaoru had just finished washing clothes and was drying them in the yard. When she saw He Zhu coming over, she smiled and greeted him, "Brother Zhu!"

He Zhu walked closer, put his hands in his sleeves, and said with a smile: "Qin Xiaoru, I have asked around..."

Just as he was about to continue talking, Qin Xiaoru winked at him, and He Zhu understood and whispered, "I asked around, it turns out that Dongchuan didn't sneak back, he asked for home leave from his unit and got approval before coming back!"

"How can he, a sent-down youth, work in a rural area? Will the village let him come back?" Qin Xiaoru asked in confusion.

Seeing that he had succeeded in keeping the secret, He Zhu couldn't help but chuckle and continued, "I heard that Zhao Dongchuan joined a local unit in Huangyuan and started to eat the fixed grain!"

"Oh, the Zhao family, who usually keeps quiet, actually did something big!" When Qin Xiaoru heard this, she thought that the Zhao family spent money and put in a lot of effort.

"No, not to mention that Huangyuan is located in a remote area and is not that far away, but the Zhao family has spent a lot of money on Guo Ping's illness, and his salary is not high. Where would he get so much money to do this? This is no small matter and it will cost a lot of money!" He Zhu said with a serious face.

"Then this..."

"From what Old Zhao said, it was Zhao Dongchuan's own ability that allowed him to enter the unit because he was appreciated by a noble person!" Seeing that Qin Xiaoru didn't understand yet, He Zhu continued to explain.

"Wow, it's only been a year since we last saw each other, and that boy has really made great progress?" Qin Xiaoru said thoughtfully after hearing this.

"That's right. I met that guy and had a chat with him for a while. Not only does he look much more pleasing to the eye, he has also become more polite, treating us like brothers! You know what, going to the countryside to receive re-education is really a good training for people!" He Zhu said seriously, which was rare for him.

He Zhu often caused trouble because he was outspoken, stubborn, and liked to argue with others. Therefore, everyone in the yard, young and old, called him "Silly Zhu". Although he himself did not take it seriously, he could still tell the good from the bad when he heard Zhao Dongchuan calling him Brother Zhuzi.

Qin Xiaoru nodded, thinking silently in her mind.

"What are you two talking about behind my back? What shameful secrets are you talking about?"

As the two were talking, a fat, big-eared, and slightly plump old woman came over and shouted loudly.

"Hey...what are you talking about? I didn't say anything shameful, old lady Jia, please stop slandering me!" He Zhu couldn't bear it any longer and retorted directly.

"Mom, we were just talking about the Zhao family's son. We didn't talk about anything!"

Qin Xiaoru saw her mother-in-law coming and hurriedly explained.

"I'm telling you, Qin Xiaoru, your husband is dead, but you are a member of the Jia family in life, and you will be a ghost of our family in death, so stop thinking about those nonsense!"

Old Lady Jia shouted angrily.

"Tsk, I don't want to bother with you!" He Zhu saw that Old Lady Jia had revealed his worries, and there was no point in staying, so he just left.

"Mom, I really didn't say anything!" Qin Xiaoru said.

"I know, I just want to give that idiot Zhu a warning and make him give up his little tricks!" Old Lady Jia glanced at Qin Xiaoru and said meaningfully.

Then he changed the subject and asked in confusion: "By the way, what are you talking about? What's the trick of that kid from the Zhao family?"

"Shazhu asked around at Lao Zhao's house, and learned that his son was recruited by a local company in Huangyuan, and then he took a home visit leave to come back and see his parents!" Qin Xiaoru said lightly.

"The Zhao family is really blessed. Their silly boy is lucky enough to be able to work in the company!" Old Mrs. Jia looked indignant.

"He came back from far away, and he must have brought a lot of good things. If you have a chance, go and see if there is anything delicious! Bring some back for our eldest grandson to eat!" said Old Lady Jia, swallowing her saliva.

"Mom, what are you thinking? I have no relationship with them at all, how can I have the nerve to ask them for things!" Qin Xiaoru was speechless and said helplessly.

"I don't care. You have to think of a way to get something back!" After saying that, Old Lady Jia turned around and went back to the house.

Only Qin Xiaoru was left standing there in a daze.

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After Zhao Zhengguo and Guo Ping left, Zhao Dongchuan was the only one left in the room reading. After reading for an hour, Zhao Dongchuan felt a little bored, so he put away the book, boiled a pot of hot water for himself, wiped his body simply, and lay down in bed.

The journey of one day and two nights was indeed a bit tiring. Even with his physical fitness, he felt mentally exhausted.

With his eyes half closed, he did not practice, but slowly emptied himself and fell asleep in a daze.

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After an unknown amount of time, there was a knock on the door. Zhao Dongchuan slowly opened his eyes and felt the vision in the room becoming dim.

It seemed that it was already evening.

Just as I was about to get up and open the door, it was pushed open after a while and the sound of light footsteps gradually came.

As soon as he heard the footsteps, he felt something was wrong. This was not the scent of Zhao Zhengguo and Guo Ping.

"Who?" Zhao Dongchuan shouted softly.

The footsteps paused, followed by a clear and soft female voice: "Hey, Dongchuan, is that you?"

Zhao Dongchuan was not familiar with the voice. He quickly put on his clothes and asked again, "Who is it?"

"I am your sister Xiaoru!"

"........."

Zhao Dongchuan checked the original owner's memory. Well, there was such a person, but they were not familiar with each other. The original owner had no interest in this older sister who was already a married woman. The original owner preferred young girls.

So I usually turn a blind eye to this charming older sister.

"Sister Xiaoru, I'm sleeping. What's the matter?"

Zhao Dongchuan put on his clothes, stood in the inner room and spoke to the outside.

"You were sleeping. I heard you were back, so I came to see you!"