Jiang Wanrou walked in with a smile, looking at Song Jingtang's figure.
He was much better looking than Qian Dazhi.
"Excuse me... are you a sent-down youth from the city?"
Song Jingtang paused in his movements and turned to look at her.
"Do you need something?"
Jiang Wanrou nervously tugged at her sleeve and said, "My name is Jiang Wanrou. I'm here to learn. Cheng You... she's the apprentice of your village's barefoot doctor, and she's my cousin."
Song Jingtang grunted and said nothing more.
There was a hint of confusion in his eyes; he didn't know what her intentions were.
Seeing that she remained silent, Song Jingtang buried his head in washing clothes again.
He hadn't expected Jiang Wanrou to still be standing there.
He couldn't help but turn back and ask, "Do you need anything else?"
Jiang Wanrou gave an awkward smile. She just wanted to get acquainted with Song Jingtang.
Who would have thought that after her introduction, Song Jingtang would not respond?
"What's your name? Are you washing clothes? Can I help you?"
This was rather abrupt, and even Song Jingtang was startled.
How could a young lady run over and offer to wash his clothes out of the blue?
He quickly said, "No, no, Comrade Jiang, you should go out first. It's not convenient here."
Jiang Wanrou's face stiffened. "How could it be..."
"It's inconvenient for a man and a woman to be alone in a room. Comrade Jiang, you should go out."
Jiang Wanrou's smile vanished. She had rushed in on impulse.
Now that she thought about it, she realized how inappropriate her actions were.
But since she was already here, she didn't want to leave just like that.
She had to leave some impression on Song Jingtang.
"I didn't mean anything else. I just thought that men washing clothes aren't as thorough as women, so I wanted to come and help."
Song Jingtang found her really troublesome. If you want her to leave, then leave. Why say so much?
"I really don't need it. Thank you, Comrade Jiang."
He sped up his pace, afraid that Jiang Wanrou would come and snatch the clothes.
Jiang Wanrou clenched her fists tightly, standing still.
Only after Song Jingtang hastily finished washing the clothes and shook them did she realize it was a woman's blouse.
Jiang Wanrou's face turned pale. He was a sent-down youth from the city and had no family here.
This garment couldn't possibly belong to his family.
Therefore, there was only one possibility: he was washing clothes for his girlfriend.
Jiang Wanrou was unwilling. She had finally taken a liking to another man.
"Comrade, are you not washing clothes for yourself?"
Song Jingtang was stunned and asked, "Why haven't you left yet?"
The invitation to leave was already very obvious.
Jiang Wanrou still shamelessly asked, "Are these your girlfriend's clothes?"
Song Jingtang was a little impatient. For the first time, he felt a woman was so troublesome.
"Yes, they are my girlfriend's clothes. I'm washing them for her. What's wrong?"
Jiang Wanrou shook her head repeatedly. "No, it's nothing. I'm sorry to have disturbed you."
She turned and stumbled out.
As soon as she reached the door, she bumped into Cheng You.
Cheng You asked doubtfully, "Why are you coming out of here?"
She glanced inside and saw Song Jingtang, which made her even more suspicious. After all, Song Jingtang hadn't left a very good impression on her.
Jiang Wanrou stammered an explanation, "I... I came out to find the toilet, but I couldn't find it, so I went to borrow from the sent-down youth point."
Cheng You understood. "The toilet is that way. I'll take you next time."
Jiang Wanrou nodded distractedly.
Just as Cheng You was about to leave, she saw Song Jingtang chasing after her.
He grabbed Cheng You and said, "I didn't do anything. Don't say anything nonsense in front of Xiao Wan."
Cheng You: "...Are you guilty?"
"I'm not guilty of anything! I didn't do anything! If you don't believe me, ask her. I didn't even let her wash my clothes when she offered."
Song Jingtang was anxious and just wanted to distance himself from Jiang Wanrou, completely disregarding her feelings.
Cheng You's expression became complicated upon hearing this.
She glanced at Jiang Wanrou. A young woman running over to wash clothes for someone for no reason.
Her intentions were obvious.
"Okay, I understand. I won't say anything to Xiao Wan, don't worry."
After speaking, Cheng You walked into the house as if nothing had happened.
She wasn't Jiang Wanrou's mother and couldn't control so much.
If Jiang Wanrou still insisted on pursuing Song Jingtang after hearing that he had a girlfriend, then she couldn't do anything.
Jiang Wanrou felt very uneasy and kept glancing at Cheng You.
She always worried about seeing contempt in her eyes.
Fortunately, the entire morning passed without Cheng You saying anything.
Lunch was provided, and since it was their first time, Cheng You personally cooked for them.
Jiang Wanrou specifically approached her and explained the situation with Song Jingtang, "I didn't know he had a girlfriend."
Cheng You smiled. "It's okay. It was a misunderstanding. It's fine now that you know."
Jiang Wanrou was clearly not interested in learning and was solely focused on getting married.
She asked again, "Cheng You, are there many male sent-down youths at the point?"
"Yes, quite a few."
"Are they all married?"
Cheng You looked at her, understanding her intentions.
"No, most of them are not married."
Jiang Wanrou bit her lip. "Why?"
"Because they are waiting to return to the city. If they get married here, what will happen when they return to the city?"
Jiang Wanrou hesitated, thinking of Song Jingtang.
"But that Comrade Song just now, didn't he also have a girlfriend? Will they not get married in the future?"
Cheng You sighed. "His girlfriend is also from the city, from Yan Cheng. If they can really return to the city, they can go back together."
Jiang Wanrou was consumed by jealousy. She had lost because she was not from the city.
"How do they know they can return to the city in the future? It's not that simple, is it?"
Cheng You stopped talking. If she couldn't figure it out herself, no one could convince her.
"Cheng You, Qi Chengan is also from the city. If he marries you, what will happen when he returns to the city?"
Jiang Wanrou clearly felt that Cheng You was deliberately obstructing her good fortune.
She herself had married a man from the city. If it was truly so bad, why would she marry Qi Chengan?
Cheng You rubbed her temples, her patience almost exhausted.
"Cousin, Qi Chengan and I are different. He might not return to the city. Even if he does, I can follow him."
She would strive to get into university and keep pace with him, not fall behind.
Jiang Wanrou snorted dismissively. "How are you different? Aren't you after his status as a city dweller?"
When two people disagree, it's best to stop talking. Cheng You picked up some medicinal herbs and walked away, no longer speaking to her.
Jiang Wanrou, on the other hand, had her own plans.
Everyone in Qili Village knew that she had dated Qian Dazhi. It was difficult for her to find a good match now.
If she could marry someone from the city and go to Yan Cheng to enjoy a good life, she wouldn't have to endure all these rumors.
Those who had mocked her before would all be proven wrong.
If Song Jingtang was not an option, there were other sent-down youths.
It didn't matter if their looks were a bit worse, as long as they were from the city, their future wouldn't be too bad.