Chapter 36: Accuse first

It wasn't until dawn that Qiao Wang took Su Qianqian back to the Educated Youth Courtyard.

Su Qianqian's legs were like soft noodles, and she leaned on Shen Xunbao the whole way.

When they returned to the girls' dormitory, Dai Xiaohong and Li Yun had just gotten up, and they stayed far away from her as if she were a plague.

After breakfast, Li Yun found a wooden board half a person high, inserted it into the middle of the large bed, and completely separated Su Qianqian.

Su Qianqian was so angry she cursed, but Li Yun and Dai Xiaohong didn't refute, just looking at her with eyes that said, "You are a slut and you are dirty."

Su Qianqian felt like she had punched cotton, and her chest felt extremely uncomfortable.

All the educated youths went to work after eating, leaving only Qiao Wang and Su Qianqian in the courtyard.

Qiao Wang cooked two bowls of noodles, and Su Qianqian was moved to tears. She asked while eating, "Brother Shen, have you really broken off the engagement with Su Qianyue? When did you send the telegram to Uncle Shen? I didn't even know."

Qiao Wang gave an evil smile, "An expedient measure, it was all a lie."

"What?!" Su Qianqian said incredulously, "Then why did Su Qianyue admit it in public?!"

"Because she likes Pei Huaiye, she wanted to break off the engagement with me in the first place!"

Seeing Su Qianqian's venomous expression, Qiao Wang soothed her with a gentle voice, "The most important thing now is for us to discuss how to write to both families and let them agree to our marriage. That way, no one will gossip in the future."

For the sake of her happiness with Shen Xunbao, Su Qianqian could only swallow her teeth and stomach this time.

"The water last night must have been problematic; did Li Gousheng tip off Su Qianyue?"

"If we pursue it now, they definitely won't admit it. There will be plenty of opportunities for revenge in the future."

Qiao Wang coaxed gently, "Qianqian, the top priority is to get married and build a house. My father has always been very strict with me and hasn't sent me money recently. Do you still have money and coupons?"

Su Qianqian felt extremely distressed, "Brother Shen, I still have over eight hundred here. I'll give you five hundred first so we can build a bigger house."

"Hmm, let's build three rooms so that when we have children in the future, there will be enough space."

Su Qianqian was full of shyness. Actually, they would return to the city after two years. But now her reputation was bad, and she was scolded whenever she went out. To prove a point, she was still willing to live in a big house.

"Let's build a brick house, it must have a courtyard so the bicycle won't be stolen."

The two imagined the future endlessly and wrote in the letter that Su Qianyue had changed her heart, so Shen Xunbao wanted to break off the engagement and marry Su Qianqian.

"Brother Shen, spend more money, send the letter by express, and send a telegram to say something; that will be safer."

Qiao Wang packed the letter and rode his bicycle to the county.

Su Qianyue sent an express letter early in the morning and also went to the post and telecommunications bureau to send a telegram.

After work at noon, Su Qianyue thought about the interview and went to the newspaper office to find Chen Yanfeng. She was moved when she saw the phone on Chen Yanfeng's desk.

After the two finished talking about work, Su Qianyue asked, "Comrade Chen, can I borrow your phone for a moment?"

Chen Yanfeng saw that his colleagues had all gone to eat, "You can use it, but don't exceed three minutes." He went out and closed the office door.

Su Qianyue picked up the receiver, gently turned the dial with her index finger, and dialed '0'. A second later, the operator's polite voice came through, "Hello, please provide the connection address and phone number, and I will transfer you."

Su Qianyue's voice was clear, "Please help me connect to the Capital, the number is..."

"Alright, please wait a moment, connecting now."

There was only a slight current sound in the receiver. Ten seconds later, a familiar voice came from the other end, "Hello? Who is this?"

Su Qianyue's nose turned sour, "Mom, it's Qianyue!"

Song Qingyan raised her eyebrows and patted Su Weixin's arm, "Qianyue! What's wrong? Did something happen?"

Su Qianyue's voice trembled, "Mom, to make a long story short, last night Shen Xunbao and Su Qianqian were messing around in the woods and were discovered in public!"

"Shen Xunbao said he didn't like me after coming to the countryside and now wants to marry Su Qianqian. He even took out a blank piece of paper and handed it to me, saying it was your reply agreeing to him swapping partners."

"To protect the Su family's reputation, I admitted in public that the Shen family had broken off my engagement. Mom, if it weren't for repaying your kindness, Shen Xunbao and Su Qianqian would have been sent to the farm for doing such a thing!"

Song Qingyan on the other end was so shocked she couldn't speak, "Qianyue, are you saying Qianqian and Shen Xunbao were together behind your back?!"

Su Qianyue continued to sob, "Mom, I didn't understand before why Su Qianqian instigated Zhang Jun to harm me in the cornfield, but now I understand everything. She just wanted to ruin my reputation and then snatch Shen Xunbao."

"Since that's the case, let's fulfill her! It's hard for you to go to the Shen family to swap partners."

"It's just that Su Qianqian and Shen Xunbao will definitely write letters to turn black into white, so I called you in advance to let you know."

"I don't dare to hope that Mom and Dad will treat me like they did in the past, I just want you to see Su Qianqian's character clearly. She has harmed me more than once. This is the last time I will tolerate it; if there is a next time, I really don't know what I will do!"

Su Weixin's face was very gloomy, and Song Qingyan's eyes were red, "Qianyue, Mom and Dad wronged you last time. Your father and I will handle the partner swapping. Take good care of yourself."

Song Qingyan hung up the phone, and her tears couldn't stop falling.

Su Weixin asked with a dark face, "Where did the call come from?"

"The newspaper office in Xichuan County."

"Alright, don't be upset, find someone to verify the truth of the matter first."

Xiang Jianming drove the tractor and picked up Zhang Dongfeng, Su Qianyue, and Chen Yanfeng. The group returned to the Shuangshui Production Brigade in high spirits.

"They're here, they're here, hurry, clean up the house."

"Why clean the house? They are here to see the vegetable gardens!"

"Our vegetable gardens were tidied up neatly yesterday."

"Which one is the President of the Hongqi Supply and Marketing Cooperative, and which one is the reporter?"

"I don't know, but this Su Qianyue is really capable. If she really sends our vegetables to the commune to sell, I'll worship her in the future!"

"Don't speak too soon, it might not work out."

When the tractor drove back to the village, the villagers stopped their work one after another and surrounded it.

Xiang Jianming stopped the car at the threshing floor and helped Zhang Dongfeng and Chen Yanfeng down, "Our brigade is poor, we even have to borrow the tractor from the commune."

Zhang Dongfeng wore an octagonal cap and a dark blue Zhongshan suit. He looked steady and capable. He raised his hand, revealing a black watch, and smiled, "Hardship first, enjoyment later!"

Chen Yanfeng was wearing a gray Zhongshan suit today, with a fountain pen in his chest pocket. He observed the villagers of the Shuangshui Brigade and also smiled, "Don't fear poverty, don't fear hardship, we can get rich through hard work!"

The villagers originally felt that the cadres from the city were dressed in style and neat, making them unapproachable and looking down on them. They didn't expect them to be approachable and speak so nicely.

Brigade Captain Xiang saw everyone watching, so he shouted loudly, "Comrades, let's applaud to welcome President Zhang and Reporter Chen for coming from afar to visit our village's vegetable gardens."

Enthusiastic applause rang out immediately.