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We exchanged a few simple words, and I learned that his name was Shen Junyan. He was an Intellectual Youth sent to the village for work, but he wasn't from our brigade; he was from the neighboring Hongxing Brigade. He was also preparing for the upcoming college entrance examination, so he took the opportunity to come to this quiet hillside to study.
Shen Junyan... that name seemed somewhat familiar. In my previous life, I had heard that an Intellectual Youth from the neighboring brigade had been admitted to a prestigious university and later became an official in the provincial capital. Could it be him?
Thinking of this, I felt a spark of interest. If I could befriend him and exchange study insights, it would surely benefit my revision! Moreover, he seemed to have good character, not slick like Wang Jianmin or sinister like Zhao Chunyan.
So, I took the initiative to ask him about some difficult problems I encountered in my studies. To my surprise, Shen Junyan was not only knowledgeable but also explained things in a clear and patient manner. After several exchanges, I gained a lot from our discussions.
He was also surprised and appreciative of my "intelligence" and unique insights on certain issues. Thus, a subtle connection formed between us due to our shared goal—the college entrance examination. In the following days, we occasionally met on the hillside to discuss problems and share study materials. Although we didn't communicate much, we both felt a strong rapport.
This peaceful and fulfilling study time seemed to gain a touch of brightness with Shen Junyan's presence. However, I didn't notice that while we were "bumping into each other" on the hillside, a pair of resentful eyes were watching us closely from the shadows...
As the day of the college entrance examination approached, my revision entered its final stages. My exchanges with Shen Junyan had been incredibly beneficial, especially in mathematics and science, filling many gaps in my knowledge. I felt confident about the upcoming exam.
However, just three days before the exam, an unexpected incident occurred!
That night, as usual, I was studying under the kerosene lamp in my room when suddenly a commotion erupted outside, accompanied by my mother's panicked screams!
My heart tightened as I rushed out!
The yard was ablaze with torches, and there stood a dozen menacing figures wielding clubs and hoes. Leading them were none other than Wang Jianmin and his brother Wang Jianguo! Along with them were several local thugs!
My father, Li Laoshuan, lay on the ground bleeding from his mouth! My mother, Liu Yumei, was being roughly held by two men who wouldn't let her move!
"What are you doing?!" I shouted angrily, my heart sinking!
"What are we doing? Li Xiulian! You shameless wretch!" Wang Jianmin's eyes glinted with malice as he pointed at me and yelled, "How dare you sneak around with other wild men on the hillside behind my back!"
What?! Who am I sneaking around with?!
I immediately realized they were talking about Shen Junyan! It must have been Zhao Chunyan! She must have seen me studying with Shen Junyan on the hillside and exaggerated it to tell Wang Jianmin!
"You’re talking nonsense!" I retorted furiously. "We were just discussing our studies! It’s completely legitimate!"
"Discussing studies? More like colluding!" Wang Jianguo chimed in mockingly from the side, fanning the flames. "In the middle of the night, a man and a woman alone on the hillside—who would believe you're innocent?"
"Exactly! We've seen it! Several times!" The nearby thugs joined in with their jeers.
I knew they had come prepared! They wanted to ruin my reputation! Prevent me from taking the college entrance examination! Even... force me to marry Wang Jianmin!
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