Rebirth in 1980: The Farm Wife Makes a Comeback
Chapter 344: Shameless

Chapter 344: Chapter 344: Shameless

Jian Zhiqing was really worried about Qin Xiangnuan, "Why are schools so busy nowadays? You seem even more tired than me with my job. I haven’t even gotten so stressed out."

Qin Xiangnuan finished a cup of mung bean soup with her head tilted back, planning to bring some more to school later. The other members of the dormitory should also drink some, to prevent getting overheated. After all, they’ve been revising for over a month, but it would be unfortunate if they ended up not doing well on the exams. This test is quite important; it’s after ascending to senior year [of high school] that they’ll be re-divided into classes. Although they’ve already been separated into liberal arts and science classes, Bayi is really pulling out all the stops this time, preparing to set up a top-tier class.

Everyone wants to get into this top-tier class. Although it will be exhausting and the coursework heavy, the teachers in this class are some of the best in the school and also the most dedicated. Whether Qin Xiangnuan’s grades will qualify her for the top-tier class this time depends on this exam, which will count towards the total score, along with the regular grades.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t be so rushed as to become stressed out.

In the afternoon, she brought a large bucket of mung bean soup to school.

Upon seeing her arrive with something in tow, Li Li and Mao Xiaomei hurriedly welcomed her. "What delicious food did you bring us today?"

"My granny’s steamed buns," Qin Xiangnuan placed the steamed buns packed in a lunch box in front of them, "and this," she lifted a large, round food container, "is mung bean soup made by Granny Lu. You guys should drink some too, to prevent getting heaty."

Li Li and Mao Xiaomei each grabbed a steamed bun to eat. Seeing them eat so eagerly, Qin Xiangnuan wondered if they hadn’t had a meal yet. She grabbed two cups and poured mung bean soup for both of them to drink.

After finishing the steamed buns and drinking a big cup of mung bean soup, their tummies were full. Qin Xiangnuan then divided the mung bean soup among the other several members of the dormitory. Since there were eight people in one dorm and she didn’t bring much, each person could only have a small cup.

But even this little cup could make a person feel quite a bit more comfortable.

Qin Xiangnuan has always been well-liked in the dormitory. Apart from being a good student and not putting on airs, her home is near, and she often brings some homemade goodies from her house for the dorm mates to enjoy. Everyone remembers her kindness, so there’s never been any discord between them.

At night, after the evening self-study session, everyone washed their hands and prepared to turn off the lights. Young girls usually chatted about romantic trivialities and didn’t like to talk about studies; they were all studying so much they were nearly driven mad. Only by talking about things unrelated to studying at this time could they feel somewhat relieved.

"Xiang Nuan, could you bring me some more mung bean soup tomorrow?"

A female student lay on the upper bunk, one foot propped against the wall.

"After drinking it today, I feel so much better. Before, I just felt irritable, but now I’m really calm."

"Seems like you’re not constipated anymore, right?" a student at her side laughed teasingly at her bunkmate.

The student on the upper bunk’s face turned red, obviously hit in a sensitive spot—indeed, she had been constipated recently, only having a bowel movement every few days, and each time, it was painfully difficult. Today, after drinking the mung bean soup, she suddenly felt smooth. She hadn’t felt this relieved in days and thought that it must be thanks to that small cup of mung bean soup. If she could get another cup tomorrow, maybe she would feel even better.

The upper bunk student squirmed like a caterpillar, finally making her way to the edge. She let her head droop, and her hair cascaded down as if she were truly a ghostly figure.

"Xiang Nuan, could you bring some more mung bean soup tomorrow, please?"

"Sure," Qin Xiangnuan was not stingy, "Why don’t you all come to my place to eat tomorrow? I’ll have Granny Lu make a big pot, and you can drink as much as you want."

"How could we impose like that?" The others also had the same thought, but it wouldn’t matter if only one or two went; showing up with so many people all at once could overwhelm the hosts.

"Don’t worry about it, tomorrow I’ll ask Granny Lu to prepare more food. A big pot of noodles will do for everyone, mainly it’s for drinking mung bean soup." Qin Xiangnuan’s family wasn’t short of food, and they had ample space, after all, it was just a meal. Invite Li Li and Mao Xiaomei over, and when everyone gathers, we’ll also boil a pot of mung bean soup to cool everyone down.

By noon, Qin Xiangnuan had brought a bunch of classmates to the small Siheyuan.

Seeing Qin Xiangnuan arrive with classmates, Granny Lu happily prepared rice and cooked plenty of dishes. Counting Qin Xiangnuan and Jian Zhiqing, they filled more than two tables. Although there were many people, everyone was eating joyfully. With such a lively crowd, Granny Lu was all smiles, especially fond of the house suddenly filled with so many guests.

Originally, Qin Xiangnuan’s classmates, other than Li Li’s Mao Xiaomei, were quite reserved; after all, they were at someone else’s house and always a bit restrained. Mao Xiaomei, having come many times before, was much more familiar.

"Hey, who’s that?" Qin Xiangnuan’s upper bunkmate, a girl named Li Mingyan, was quite pretty. Naturally, she was also at the age where romantic feelings begin. Jian Zhiqing, now in his twenties, was young, handsome and carried an extraordinary demeanor. One glance was enough to tell he was an educated man. Qin Xiangnuan didn’t believe there was any woman who wouldn’t like him, but Jian Zhiqing never said, and Qin Xiangnuan never asked. As for what kind of feelings he harbored, Qin Xiangnuan wouldn’t ask either.

It was just that one sentence.

Let nature take its course.

Li Mingyan’s eyes lit up, continually pestering Qin Xiangnuan with questions.

"Xiang Nuan, who is that exactly, and why is he staying at your place?"

"He’s a boarder, we all rent here."

"Then why does he eat with you?" Li Mingyan was clearly not going to stop until she got to the bottom of it.

"He pays for meals because he can’t cook," Qin Xiangnuan said half-truthfully, as Li Mingyan’s eyes kept glancing towards Jian Zhi, sticking to him. Even if they shifted away for a moment it seemed to cost her greatly.

"What does he do, where does he work?"

"He’s in a government department, part of the logistics section."

Well, saying he’s in the logistics section is one thing, but in reality, it’s akin to being a secretary or a mid-level official. Not from an average family, a classic example of a military third generation and an official second generation.

Li Mingyan’s heart thumped anxiously, but with so many people around, she was too shy to strike up a conversation. She could only think about the next opportunity, for the saying goes, ’you can run away from the monk, but not from the temple’—there will definitely be another chance to meet.

After seeing Jian Zhiqing, Li Mingyan couldn’t stop thinking about him, constantly looking for excuses to mooch meals at Qin Xiangnuan’s house.

And as for her intentions, even a fool could see it clearly.

"Xiang Nuan, can I come to your house today?" Li Mingyan clung to Qin Xiangnuan again, insisting on visiting no matter what, completely unashamed.

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