That year the flowers bloomed 1981

Chapter 10 The “kind-hearted” roommate
"What's wrong, Jingyao, is it written by that scoundrel? Why is there such a shameless person? He even sent him the "New Marriage Law" and still stalks him like this?"

"No, it's a letter from my brother."

Lu Jingyao quickly folded the letter to prevent the two overly "enthusiastic" roommates from seeing the contents.

"No, Jingyao, your expression is wrong. If it was a letter from your brother, your expression wouldn't be so ugly.

Don't be embarrassed. If you have any difficulties, just tell us and we will help you solve it together. "

"That's right, Jingyao, the thoughts of us people will inevitably conflict with the old evil customs, but this is also our responsibility.
We have the responsibility to educate those ignorant people and make them enlightened and progressive."

The nagging of the two roommates quickly distracted Lu Jingyao. Now she finally wondered if her decision to accept the "concern" of these two roommates was wrong.

After coming to the capital to study at university, Li Ye wrote to Lu Jingyao once a week for several months, successfully igniting the flames of gossip among several enthusiastic sisters in the dormitory.

They are all older young women who have lived in the countryside and have rich experience in eloquence. How can Lu Jingyao, who is still relatively young, be their opponent?

After repeated "care and concern", the relationship with Li Ye was finally found out.

Lu Jingyao was very conflicted. She wanted to completely escape the prison of the past, but she was also afraid that her family members who stayed in Qingshui County would be retaliated by the Li family.

When Lu's father said, "If Li Ye goes to college next year, I won't object to you two." Lu Jingyao clearly felt her father's timidity and retreat.

Several of Lu Jingyao's roommates immediately became "publicly outraged" after hearing Lu Jingyao's confession.

In this age of renewal, how can a proud female college student still endure the moral constraints of the evil old society?

Criticism must be criticized.

Even though that Li Ye had agreed to break off the engagement, his family's attitude was too bad and must be severely criticized.

Several classmates offered advice, including letters of renunciation, repayment of betrothal gifts, legal documents, and a set of well-organized punches, vowing to completely shatter the daydream of the toad in the countryside.

Now it seems that Lu Jingyao's plan was successful. Li Ye asked for the 26 Phoenix car back in public, which was equivalent to a public break with her and a complete severance of relations.

But this result is not what Lu Jingyao hoped for!

Lu Jingyao originally hoped that Li Ye could "understand" her, support "noble and pure freedom", and then take the initiative to resolve the conflicts between the Lu family and the Li family, resolving this unclear grudge that was right and who was wrong.

Based on Lu Jingyao's understanding of Li Ye, he should be able to realize his mistake, show a man's responsibility, and convince the Li family not to care about this matter.

Only Li Ye can resolve this matter peacefully and quietly.

But according to the scene described in his brother's letter, Li Ye seemed to have become a complete stranger.

To put it in the words of the two roommates, this toad is very ignorant!

Thinking of this, the tall, thin, handsome toad unknowingly crawled into Lu Jingyao's mind.

Lu Jingyao quickly shook his head to calm himself down.

She no longer wanted to be entangled with Li Ye, and she no longer wanted to bear the depression of being given charity.

"Jingyao, what's wrong with you? If you're angry, don't hold it in. Let me read your brother's letter, sister, and we'll give you some advice."

Lu Jingyao's actions were like accelerants, causing the gossip water of the two roommates to expand and burn, making their hearts feel itchy and uncomfortable.

Lu Jingyao was a little irritable, but was embarrassed to brush off his roommate's kindness. At this time, Liu Muhan, who was on the upper bunk, suddenly spoke.

"Xu Xue, Ma Li, this is Lu Jingyao's private matter after all. Are you too concerned about it?"

"What are you talking about?" Xu Xue said immediately: "Xiao Liu, you city kids don't know how unruly country people are.
If you don’t believe me, ask Ma Li, how many educated youths who went to the countryside were deceived by country people and ended up unable to return to the city and regretting it for the rest of their lives.”

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Liu Muhan glanced at Xu Xue and Ma Li and retreated into his bed.

Although she shares a dormitory with Lu Jingyao and others, there is a vague barrier due to some living habits.
I usually don't talk much to my roommates, but this time I just couldn't bear to look at Lu Jingyao's words, but the one who didn't listen was actually Lu Jingyao himself.

Lu Jingyao also seemed to realize something and said to Xu Xue and Ma Li, "It's okay. My brother wants to take the college entrance examination early next year and wrote to ask my opinion."

He Xue said with some disbelief: "Isn't your brother just a freshman in high school? Let him take the college entrance examination next year?"

Lu Jingyao smiled and said, "He is good at studying. I want to give it a try. If I fail, I can get more experience, right?"

"Right."

He Xue and Ma Li then let Lu Jingyao go and chatted about other news.

After a while, He Xue suddenly said mysteriously: "Jingyao, do you know? That Qian Shun seems to be interested in you. If you think he is good, can I help you connect him?"

Lu Jingyao was stunned for a moment and said hurriedly: "No, Sister He, I don't think about anything other than studying right now."

He Xue sighed and said: "That's a pity. Qian Shun needs a family background and talent."

Lu Jingyao lowered his head silently, wanting to cover his ears.

How similar is Qian Shun to Li Ye?

They also have a well-off family and spend money lavishly. They also have that sense of superiority that they are not even aware of, and they are also gone.
Apart from these two things in common, the two of them had nothing in common.

Li Ye is 1.8 meters tall and Qian Shun is 1.6 meters tall;

Li Ye has a handsome face and Qian Shun has an oversized rosacea.

Li Ye's bright eyes were full of pure admiration, but Qian Shun's glance made Lu Jingyao feel uncomfortable all over.

If we just talk about appearance, Li Ye can get almost full marks in Lu Jingyao's eyes, while Qian Shun is hard to describe.

If Li Ye is a toad, Qian Shun is a buzzing fly.

It was not until the afternoon that Lu Jingyao found an opportunity to be alone, spread out the letter paper and write a reply to his family.

In her letter, she advised her younger brother to be self-reliant, not to be vain, and to walk without a bicycle. As long as you have good academic performance, there will be a house of gold in the book.

But at the end of writing, Lu Jingyao hesitated.

Because she is very aware of the situation at home. Her younger brother Lu Zixue has become accustomed to Li Ye's "bribing" over the past year and may not be able to adapt to a simple life in a short time.

With the way I dote on my precious son, I might really want to buy a bicycle for Lu Zixue.

And Li Ye's sudden move to take back the bicycle will also make people around him point fingers at the Lu family, causing the Lu family to finally calm down again.

After thinking for a long time, Lu Jingyao wrote a second letter.

[Li Ye, long time no see. The feeling you give me feels strange. Where is that kind, generous and responsible man? 】

[You return the bike to my brother. He is still young and cannot bear rumors and criticism. Don’t worry, I will pay you back the money for the bike with interest. 】

(End of this chapter)