Winter evening.
The tall trees in front of the bungalow are like the head of English teacher Chen Haiyang, bald.
But the wheat seedlings in the field are like Shen Xu’s hat, lush green.
The old snow has not yet lted completely, and new snow adds to it, drifting down from the dim sky. The entire village and fields are shrouded in the hazy white snow.
The lights at the entrance of the bungalow are turned on, each lamp illuminating the darkness.
Zhang Ruyun stands at the doorway, unafraid of the snowy weather, which instead brings vitality. Looking east, he can occasionally see guests coming from the city to eat at the farm restaurant.
Dongdong is pulling at a rope, diligently dragging a tire, with a five or six-year-old girl sitting on it, laughing very happily. Her father is beside them, preventing any accidents.
It’s truly a wonder to Zhang Ruyun; his impression of Dongdong was that of a rebellious wild child, yet he has beco so sensible?
"Indeed, people change as they grow!" Zhang Ruyun muses.
The saying goes that there is no discrimination in teaching; as long as you teach according to the material, improvent follows.
Zhang Ruyun waves and calls out, "Dongdong, let’s play together later!"
Dongdong replies in a muffled voice, "If you want to play, find at the farm restaurant entrance."
He is not allowed to pick up private custors now because Lin Zida warned him that if he dared to cross the line, he would face Jiang Ning’s antitrust trial.
Lin Zida also specifically reminded him of Jiang Ning’s tactics, such as hanging from trees to feed wasps, throwing into ponds to feed fish, and other cruel punishnts.
Zhang Ruyun, having returned from the bustling city to the countryside, feels a bit lonely. He strolls to the farm restaurant entrance and first sees Zhuang Jianhui.
After a slight comparison, Zhang Ruyun feels ashad, seeing the other person tall and handso, even more outstanding in appearance than their student council president.
Next, he sees Yang Qian; Zhang Ruyun is stunned and exclaims, "Yang Qian!"
Yang Qian hears him and turns to scrutinize him; Zhang Ruyun looks fine, about 175cm tall, sporting a pompadour hairstyle and wearing clothes from Haolan Ho. Most n don’t know how to dress themselves, but Zhang Ruyun reaches the ’half-step handso’ realm relying on these.
"Who are you?" Yang Qian doesn’t recognize him.
Zhang Ruyun, slightly excited, responds, "I’m Zhang Ruyun from Jian University. This New Year’s Day, our university in An City held a charity sale activity. You were in the Agricultural University team."
"Oh~" Yang Qian finally rembers, but she still doesn’t recognize Zhang Ruyun. There were too many people at the event; how could she rember Zhang Ruyun?
However, Zhang Ruyun is different; soone in their Jian University group posted volunteer photos, and Yang Qian was praised by many as beautiful.
"Do you live nearby?" Yang Qian inquires.
Seeing an acquaintance, Zhang Ruyun is quite happy. He has no ulterior motives, simply joy, "Yes, I’ve lived here since childhood."
Upon hearing this, Yang Qian gains a rough understanding of his status: who with a bit of money would live by the river dam?
Those off, go to the urban area; those a bit better, go to the provincial capital An City; and those even richer, to Nan City; this is roughly where Yu Zhou people are distributed.
Nonetheless, Zhang Ruyun is very enthusiastic, not trying to flatter. Yang Qian talks to him a bit more.
At this ti, Dongdong returns. Zhang Ruyun wants to showcase his social circle.
Zhang Ruyun says, "Dongdong, co, pull around for a bit and show your skills."
Recently, Dongdong works like a horse every day, his smile gone. He quickly loads Zhang Ruyun on and, like a little wild boar, pulls Zhang Ruyun running.
Yang Qian ends her conversation with Zhang Ruyun and walks to Zhuang Jianhui’s side, saying with a smile, "I knew him from volunteer activities before."
Zhuang Jianhui doesn’t react much, "That’s nice."
Lin Zida says, "Xiao Hui, the car is coming soon. Are you going back?"
Zhuang Jianhui shakes his head, "Forget it, you go ahead. I’ll wait a bit."
"OK, then rember to help collect Dongdong’s money." Lin Zida walks towards the parking area in the east, carrying tea leaves gifted by Jiang Ning.
A few minutes later, Zhang Ruyun returns satisfied.
Indeed, Dongdong did a good job dragging the tire, and to enhance the experience, Dongdong gave him a treasure sword. Sitting on the tire, holding the sword, he feels like riding a bronze chariot from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period!
"Dongdong, you’re really sothing!" Zhang Ruyun praises.
Dongdong, who recently isn’t fond of smiling, extends his hand, "5 yuan."
Zhang Ruyun is stunned, "What do you an?"
Zhuang Jianhui cos by to explain, "This is an entertainnt project cooperating with the farm restaurant, 5 yuan a ti."
’What the heck...’ Zhang Ruyun unwillingly gives 5 yuan.
yuan isn’t much, but he didn’t know beforehand!
Having gotten the money, Dongdong doesn’t get to warm it in his hands before it is snatched away by Zhuang Jianhui.
Seeing this, Zhang Ruyun seizes the opportunity to call Dongdong to his doorstep to inquire about it.
Dongdong recounts the miserable years under Jiang Ning’s rule, the cruel treatnt he suffered, and as Dongdong speaks, he sobs uncontrollably; who understands his pain?
Upon learning that Dongdong can only get a 0.1 yuan commission, Zhang Ruyun feels equally indignant.
Receiving formal education, Zhang Ruyun knows deeply about equality and cannot tolerate such exploitation! How can one bully a child?
"Rebel against him, Dongdong! Do it yourself!" Zhang Ruyun suggests.
Dongdong, looking discontent, snorts through his nostrils, "I don’t dare."
Zhang Ruyun is exasperated by his inaction, "A 0.1 yuan cut is too little. You must demand more, resist through strike!"
Using the knowledge from university, he explains the pros and cons to Dongdong, especially emphasizing enduring only leads to greater oppression...
"Would you willingly remain like this forever?"
Zhang Ruyun’s eloquence isn’t bad, and Dongdong, convinced to the point of dizziness, returns to the farm restaurant, brimming with enthusiasm, pulls three trips and earns 15 yuan in one go.
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