Chapter 218: Chapter 218

Gong Ruini had been walking for half a day, her body already on high alert. After lying on the warm kang for a while, she slowly drifted into slumber.

Listening to her daughter’s faint snores, Cai Meina softly shared the other reason she had come.

The Gong Family’s matters are important, but her brother’s future is important too. "What do you think?"

Cai Ming was a surprise. The Red Flag Brigade wanting to build a primary school was a widely discussed piece of news, especially with the headmaster from the commune’s central primary school coming over to be the principal. How could it not cause a stir in the surrounding villages?

At the time, all Cai Ming thought about was that Ni Zi and the others wouldn’t have to travel far for classes. He hadn’t considered anything else and didn’t expect there could be some benefits for him.

If nobody had stepped in, Cai Ming might have been more modest, perhaps not letting his big sister and the others be troubled. But now, Cai Ming had no desire to give up.

"Alright, sis, as long as the school wants people, I’m willing to give it a try," Cai Ming said softly yet firmly.

"Brother, you mustn’t miss such a great opportunity..." Cai Meina habitually wanted to persuade Cai Ming, to prevent him from missing out, repeating all the words she had organized along the way.

Listening to his older sister’s various attempts to convince him to agree, his heart warmed. That was his sister, always thinking about him.

"Sis, I said I’m willing, I agree."

"I don’t want to stay here anymore."

"The people here are all about scheming, nothing but scheming." When his sister came, they didn’t see what they wanted, so they must be unhappy.

Cai Ming used to endure it, but now he thought back to before and realized his constant yielding only led them to have more and more ideas. Ultimately, yielding no longer seemed an option.

It was only then that Cai Meina realized her brother agreed. "Okay, then I’ll talk to your brother-in-law."

"If possible, we’ll leave this place."

As for what others might say then, so what? Is her brother not excellent enough?

Originally, Cai Meina didn’t have such big opinions about the educated youth here, but after today, she lost any goodwill towards them.

One by one, they left their homelands to come here. While they may not focus on unity, at the very least, there shouldn’t be internal strife. Yet, they all engaged in it.

Cai Meina furiously recounted the earlier events, "In such cold weather, they poured cold water. Are they even girls?"

Cai Meina had seen Northeast women argue and swear but hadn’t seen anyone pour water like that. It was truly excessive.

"And they didn’t even apologize, instead blaming Ni Zi for being careless."

"Seeing my hands empty, they even rolled their eyes at me."

"All those previous things were really like feeding wolves, all ungrateful wolves."

"That’s just how they are. Every time they see me going to your place, they have all sorts of expectations and sour remarks. Not giving them food makes them unhappy." That became Cai Ming’s reason for not wanting to bring things.

He anyway didn’t eat much, "The animals caught on the mountain, they eat themselves."

They all looked at him like he was a fool, unaware of the situation outside. Cai Ming just didn’t want to argue with them over these things.

After the siblings chatted for a while, once Cai Meina calmed down, she began to help Cai Ming tidy up, washing some clothes that needed cleaning.

"You’re Cai Ming’s sister." With a basin of clothes in hand, Cai Meina had just come out when she was approached by a girl with an oval face.

Cai Meina nodded, "Yes."

Tong Juan knew that Cai Meina had come and knew she surprisingly arrived empty-handed. Having had little sustenance recently, it was hard for her to hold back.

Although they had been in the Northeast for some years, they were quite inept at hunting on the mountain, only occasionally managing to catch some wild chickens or hares by digging traps.

So, after Cai Ming came, they often got to eat some meat. Sadly now, Cai Ming had become wary and seldom brought things back. Hmph, such a petty man, how can he have any prospects?

"Sis, I’ve noticed Cai Ming has gotten thinner lately." Tong Juan knew Cai Ming’s sister cared deeply for him. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have given so much.

Thinner? Cai Meina didn’t notice, but this girl was interesting, thinking she could get things by starting with that? She really thought she’d be silly enough to give something?

"The village recently has become busy. If he doesn’t lose weight now, then when?"

"Besides, Cai Ming has been here for quite a while. It’s time to become self-reliant and earn his own food." Cai Meina straightforwardly told Tong Juan that the days of constantly sending things to Cai Ming had passed. Updates are released by novel{f}ire.net

"Too bad Cai Ming is still a bit young." Tong Juan awkwardly laughed, hmph, she must have figured something out, wanted to leave, but Tong Juan was reluctant.

Knowing that Cai Meina had good relations with Zhao Gang and the others, also here for re-education, she or anyone might not have as high a status as these educated youths. But they had skills and good relations with nearby villages. If Cai Meina said something, she could surely get a light job for her.

Why did everyone target Cai Ming when they knew the village was opening a literacy class and wanted to select someone from the educated youths? Because he was the biggest obstacle.

After the village realized Cai Ming couldn’t participate in the selection, they all regretted it. Every single one of them saw it, and they were all relieved to have eliminated such a big competitor.

Could it be Cai Ming knew something? But it couldn’t be. Their actions back then were seamless, especially as Cai Ming wasn’t feeling well those days. He shouldn’t have noticed.

Hmph, it must be anger, but Tong Juan didn’t mind it. After all, she too didn’t seize the opportunity, so even if the Cai siblings had suspicions, so what? Wouldn’t they normally investigate those who gained from it?

"He’s not that young, having come to the Northeast alone for re-education," Cai Meina said seriously. "And with all of you around, pointing out and helping my brother, I as his sister will remember."

Hmph, each one of them eating from us and still dare to mess with my brother. Such people deserve some form of lesson.

However, a gentleman’s revenge isn’t too late even after ten years. First, get the brother out, and then find a chance to deal with them.

Given each of their little calculations, the relationship will continue to deteriorate. Once there’s an opportunity, they’ll definitely attack their comrades mercilessly, and then who can tell who did it?

Cai Meina chatted absentmindedly with Tong Juan. Regardless of how Tong Juan probed, Cai Meina either diverted the topic or feigned ignorance.

Cai Meina’s various uncooperative stances left Tong Juan anxious. She intended to take this chance to see if she could get acquainted with Zhao Gang, and then ask him if the school needed teachers.