Chapter 105 - 105

Chapter 105 The Arrival of the UnderlingThe footsteps of 1976 were taken amidst the biting chill of winter.The Brigade Leader sadly announced on the radio the passing of our beloved Prime Minister.Upon hearing the news, many people couldn't help but cry quietly, and the atmosphere became very somber.Everyone was plunged into deep sorrow.Yun Ting was unable to return home for the Lunar New Year due to heavy snow blocking the roads. She had planned to go back after the spring planting season, but seeing the increasingly severe situation outside, she abandoned the idea and wrote home that she could not return for the time being. Father YunMother Yun was also worried about her daughter and told her to stay in the countryside with peace of mind.Organized disturbances frequently occur in the black market. Seeing that the situation was not good, Chen Jing told Yun Ting not to go there for the time being, and Yun Ting obediently stopped.Over the years, she has earned around 100,000 yuan, not counting the gold bars and antiques. She plans to go to Capital City to see if there's an opportunity to buy a Traditional Courtyard Residence.Yun Ting didn't dare stay in town long. The news on the radio still had the familiar tone, only occasionally flashing a hint of imperceptible solemnity.The slogans on the wall were glaringly red, trembling slightly in the cold wind, as if silently watching over this year that would soon be deeply etched in the annals of time.On the streets and alleys, people spoke in low voices, but their footsteps were faster than usual, as if something invisible was quietly spreading in the air with the arrival of the new year.Now Yun Ting is used to reading newspapers. The darkness before dawn requires more caution, and it's also important to keep up with current events.1976 was destined to be an eventful year, with many bad things happening.After returning home after the New Year, Zhang Wei quietly completed the procedures to return to the city and went home. Just as Li Hongxiahad said, he went back to go on blind dates, and the woman found him a job, which he accepted. He showed no intention of trying to salvage his relationship with Li Hongxia.He only told us the news after he had completed the procedures for returning to the city and was about to leave.Yun Ting had already heard the news from Aunt Meihua and had also informed Li Hongxiabeforehand, so that she was mentally prepared. As soon as Zhang Wei returned to the city, she would definitely become the subject of everyone's talk. To be honest, Zhang Wei did something very unethical.As expected, after Zhang Wei announced his departure to return to the city, everyone's eyes turned to Li Hongxia. Some mocked, some pitied, but none of this affected her.This was all thanks to what Yun Ting said to her, which helped her understand things better and made her realize that she wasn't as sad as she had imagined.This incident was just a minor episode, and soon everyone stopped paying attention to it.Yun Ting knew that her younger brother had also graduated from high school. In her letter, Mother Yun also mentioned that she was worried about finding him a job, but she didn't go into details, probably because she didn't want her to worry about it.Yun Ting specifically reminded Yun Xu that even after graduation, he should not forget to study. His grades were quite good, and if he continued to maintain them, he would still have a high probability of getting into university.Yun Ting had no idea that her younger brother was planning a big surprise for her, and she was completely shocked.Her younger brother, Yun Xu, actually... also came to Xiangyang Brigade for rural work, right at this chaotic time.When she saw Yun Xu waving and calling her "Second Sister" from the tractor, she almost thought she was seeing things."Second sister, I'm here! Surprised? Haha..."When Yun Xu saw her second sister, she laughed heartily and jumped off the tractor straight towards her."Oh my, that young man is Yun's younger brother from the Educational Youth program! He's quite a handsome young man too...""Indeed, the siblings look quite alike in their eyes and brows.""Judging from his personality, he's similar to the young Educated Youth Yun, also quite unconventional.""Second sister, snap out of it! What's wrong? Are you so happy to see your little brother that you've gone crazy?" Yun Xu patted his second sister's shoulder.Yun Ting flicked his forehead and grabbed his ear, "You brat, how did you sneak off like this? Who let you come? Did you sneak out on your own? Do your parents know?""Ouch, sis... sis, it hurts! Let go, give me some face."Yun Ting hadn't actually used much force; upon hearing what he said, she simply let go of his hand."Girl, I'm entrusting your younger brother to you to settle in. Remember to come and collect your food later," Brigade Leader said to Yun Ting."Okay, thank you, Uncle, for going out of your way to pick up this brat."The Brigade Leader waved his hand, "Don't mention it, it's my pleasure."Yun Ting looked at her younger brother, "Confess honestly...""Second sister, I'll explain to you later. It's still quite cold outside. It's not this cold where we live. It's already past the New Year, why is it still so cold?"Yun Xu was wearing a thin jacket, which was indeed quite cold, so Yun Ting helped him carry his luggage back to the courtyard, talking as they walked."When I was at home, my parents were worried and looking for a job for me everywhere. I thought, since you're here, I might as well come. I'm all grown up now. What you can do, I can do too. My parents have agreed to it. So, second sister, please don't beat me up."Yun Ting glared at him and laughed, scolding, "You brat, is your second sister really that violent in your eyes?""Hehe...no, no, no, in my eyes my second sister is just a super gentle older sister.""Ugh... please just talk normally! I can't stand it...""Young Educated Youth Yun, who is this young man?" I asked curiously when I met an auntie on the way."My younger brother also came here to work in the countryside.""Wow... just as handsome as you! You two siblings even look quite alike!""Really? Haha... My parents are so lucky to have given birth to me."Yun Xu's perception of his second sister was once again completely changed; she was incredibly shameless."Little Sister Yun … we heard your little brother is here, let's come and see what he looks like." Little Zhuzi ran over with Little Tiger, followed by a bunch of little kids."Oh, what's so great about my brother? He's just a pair of eyes and a nose, is he really worth you coming all this way to see?"They all stared at Yun Xu with curiosity, making the young man quite uncomfortable. "Oh~ Hello everyone!""Brother, are you really Sister Yun's younger brother?""Of course, don't we look alike?""You do look alike, but you're not as pretty as your sister..."Yun Xu: "..."Thank you! He doesn't need to be pretty.Yun Xu also took out a handful of fruit hard candies from her bag and gave each of them two candies. The children were delighted and said a lot of nice things before they dispersed.Watching this scene, Yun Ting felt it was as if Yun Xu was handing out wedding candy.Yun Ting took her younger brother back to the courtyard, temporarily put his luggage in her room, cooked him a bowl of noodles, and after he ate, she took him out to find the Brigade Leader to get food and familiarize him with the village. She then took him to the carpenter's house to exchange things. Throughout the process, she let him handle everything himself;Yun Ting did not take on any responsibility, but simply accompanied him.Yun Xu also rented a room in the courtyard, which used to be Yan Zheng's room.He paid the rent himself, and Mother Yun also brought him money when he came.Yun Ting watched his younger brother grow up and mature, and felt quite emotional.Father Yun Mother Yun loves the children very much, but she doesn't spoil them or pamper them. The children are all quite sensible and get along very well."I told you to bring your high school textbooks, did you bring them?""Second sister, why do you always make me read books? We've already graduated, why do I still need to read?""Enough with the nonsense, just listen. Learning is endless, understand?""I understand... My second sister really has insightful opinions, I admire her greatly..."