56: Chapter 55: n Only Affect the Speed at Which She Draws Her Sword 56: Chapter 55: n Only Affect the Speed at Which She Draws Her Sword Aunt Wang proved that her deterrent power is not sothing us re mortals can shake easily, as she can subdue everyone in the Ten Miles Team, young and old, all by herself.
Since Lin Nianhe brought up Wang Hong, Wang Xue has been as docile as a quail, taking detours when she sees Lin Nianhe, for fear that one dissatisfaction would set her off to tattle.
Perhaps so may doubt Lin Nianhe’s combat abilities, but no one dares say she can’t tattle.
To this day, Zhao Zhuangshi still dares not approach the riverbank!
With him as an example, who would dare underestimate Lin Nianhe’s tattling skills?
Thanks to Lin Nianhe’s efforts, the Educated Youth Corps settled into a brief period of quietness.
After recovering for half a day, Lin Nianhe went back to work, earning a steady five points a day.
Li Dahe went from initial disdain to now feeling relieved about her only earning five points.
Not bad at all, isn’t it about how much is enough?
Five points might be few, but it’s better than being bedridden, right?
Li Dahe felt that he couldn’t be too concerned about how much work Lin Nianhe did—his hairline couldn’t withstand keeping such close tabs on this little bastard.
In fact, Lin Nianhe was not only contributing the labor equivalent of five points; she was also earnestly mobilizing the villagers to build the country and convincing them to recognize that a know-it-all youth just learning to farm and earning five points was already a great effort…
Wen Lan also took note of her hard work.
“Hezi, you’ve been doing quite well recently, no longer needing my help after work,” Wen Lan said, fanning herself with her hat as they walked.
Lin Nianhe raised her chin: “Looking down on who?”
She used to be quite the little brick-moving expert, only now her body wasn’t cooperating…
Wen Lan glanced at her sideways: “You.”
Lin Nianhe: “…”
Suddenly, she missed Sister Shui.
She believed that Sister Shui currently couldn’t outwork her.
As long as Sister Shui went to work, Sister Lan wouldn’t keep nagging her.
Speaking of Sister Shui, she was quite the character.
After twisting her ankle, she boldly chose to recline in the Educated Youth Corps for half a month, determined to completely recover from her injury.
Even when Wang Hong ca to ask personally, she only said one thing: Auntie, if I don’t heal properly, and end up la, it’ll be a lifelong issue.
Wang Hong pondered over this and figured there was sense in that.
So she let her be.
This move not only shocked the villagers but also left the folks at the Educated Youth Corps wondering what gave Wang Shui such confidence.
Lin Nianhe’s good days were obvious for all to see, as everyone knew she ca from a well-off family.
But Sister Shui had always been quiet, not looking like she had any support from ho.
Lately, Wang Xue and Miao Yulan had begun to keep their distance from Wang Shui and Wen Lan, fearing that once the food was divided, Sister Shui wouldn’t have enough and would ask to borrow from them.
As Lin Nianhe and Wen Lan strolled to the outside of the Educated Youth Corps, they happened to overhear Sun Guanghui’s voice:
“…I’ll lend it to you, don’t get worked up.”
Lin Nianhe, without any hesitation, retracted her step and stood still, not forgetting to grab Wen Lan.
“What are you…”
Wen Lan began to speak, but Lin Nianhe covered her mouth.
Lin Nianhe whispered in her ear: “Don’t talk, don’t go in, just wait a mont.”
Wen Lan, not understanding the situation, assud Lin Nianhe was up to no good again, so she stood with hands on hips waiting, occasionally glancing at the large stone on the ground.
From inside the Educated Youth Corps, Wang Shui’s voice could be heard: “Thanks, but I’m fine, I have enough food.”
“Alright then, just let know if you need anything.”
Lin Nianhe listened, smacked her lips, and pulled Wen Lan inside.
Wen Lan, confused by her actions, asked: “Hezi, you didn’t let speak, just to overhear these two pointless sentences?”
Lin Nianhe defended herself with pride: “Don’t vilify , I was clearly trying to avoid embarrassing Sister Shui.”
Wang Shui: “…”
They’re practically eavesdropping in broad daylight.
Having recuperated for so ti now, Wang Shui could walk without issue.
Today was her turn, along with Wen Lan, to cook.
Not waiting for Wen Lan to return, she had already prepared the al.
“Xiao Lan, Nianhe, I’m thinking of going to town tomorrow.
Do you want to co with ?” Wang Shui asked while serving the rice.
“You’re going to town?” Wen Lan sounded dubious.
“Can your legs handle it?”
“They can.”
“Then, would you mind mailing a letter for ?” Wen Lan asked.
“I won’t be going.
A trip there ans at least half a day’s work missed.”
Wen Lan, like Lin Nianhe, almost never had her work points fluctuate.
But she was paid ten points.
“Sure,” Wang Shui agreed readily, passing the filled bowl of rice to her and then turning to Lin Nianhe.
“Nianhe, are you going?”
Lin Nianhe pondered.
She should also make a trip to town, needing to scout the black market and owed Su Yuncheng a al.
With that thought in mind, she nodded: “I’ll go.
I will ask Uncle Team Leader for a leave later.”
Wang Shui hadn’t expected Lin Nianhe would want to go and nodded after a mont’s pause: “Alright, we’ll go together tomorrow.”
Lin Nianhe found Wang Shui’s expression a bit strange, as if plotting to do sothing sneaky.
The observer’s instinct in her sensed a juicy story brewing.
True to form, Wang Shui didn’t disappoint Lin Nianhe.
The next day, right after they dropped off Wen Lan’s letter in the mailbox, Wang Shui said, “Nianhe, I need to drop by my cousin’s place and pay him a visit since I haven’t done so since arriving.”
Lin Nianhe nodded in agreent: “Okay, go ahead.
I’ll stroll around the Cooperative Society.
Let’s et at the State-Owned Restaurant at twelve.”
“Alright.”
Wang Shui replied and left.
Lin Nianhe looked at her empty basket on her back and shook her head helplessly.
Going to her cousin’s place without bringing anything was sothing Wang Shui would not typically do.
Lin Nianhe saw through it without saying anything, shook her head, and turned towards the direction of the police station.
The gatekeeper was still Uncle Liu, steadfast at his post.
Lin Nianhe cheerfully approached, handing the old man a small packet of tea, barely weighing half a liang (about a quarter of an ounce).
“Uncle Liu, long ti no see.
You look even younger than before.”
Uncle Liu’s stern face broke into a grin.
He sniffed the tea leaves and said to Lin Nianhe: “Girl, are you here to see your brother?”
“Yes.
Can you please tell him to co out?” Lin Nianhe said with a smile.
“Today is not your day,” Uncle Liu said with a wry smile, “Xiao Su left early this morning to work on a case and isn’t here.”
Lin Nianhe didn’t let her disappointnt show: “That’s fine.
If my brother cos back this morning, please tell him to et at the State-Owned Restaurant entrance at twelve.
If he’s busy, he need not co at all, and if it’s past the ti, don’t bother telling him.”
Uncle Liu took note carefully, and then asked, “Got anything urgent?
Shouldn’t you leave him a note?”
“No need, I’m fine,” Lin Nianhe said with a casual wave.
“I just happened to co to town and thought of inviting him for a al.
If he is busy, no worries.”
“Alright, should there be anything urgent, you can tell as well.”
“Okay, thanks a lot.” Lin Nianhe waved at him.
“You’re busy, I won’t trouble you further.”
“Go on and have fun.” Uncle Liu waved back, continuing to enjoy the scent of the tea leaves.
Lin Nianhe turned and sighed with a slight frown.
Great, with Su Yuncheng not at the police station, she didn’t have the guts to venture into the black market.
She was planning to sell things, and if Su Yuncheng caught her in the act, she had no way to explain where her rchandise ca from.
n, they really knew how to slow down a woman’s decisiveness!
Lin Nianhe wandered the streets aimlessly and found herself in front of the Textile Factory Family Courtyard.
Watching the aunties sitting around in small groups, a determined gleam flashed in her eyes.
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