Sorry, My Beloved Is The Motherland - Chapter 11.2 - Studying Is Better Than Dating

Gao Han’s heart ached immediately. Recently, Huixue had been very sensitive! Everyone said she didn’t deserve the title of Flower of the Grasslands, and everyone constantly talked about Ning Fu, which put a lot of pressure on Huixue during this critical period of exam preparation.

Ning Fu was flamboyant, aggressive, and loved to show off, desperately trying to make everyone like her. But Huixue was always harmless, gentle, and kind. What had she done wrong?!

Gao Han stepped forward.

He needed to stand up for his beloved!

—When Old Zhuo’erqin walked over for the umpteenth time, Gao Han stopped him, “Can we get on the car now?”

This old herdsman thought that just because he had learned to drive, he could act superior and boss everyone around at the station.

He glanced at Gao Han with a sideways look, “No, I haven’t finished loading my stuff.”

Gao Han became anxious and raised his voice, “Do you have a problem with us, Comrade Zhuo’erqin? If this drags on, no one will be able to leave!”

Old Zhuo’erqin’s voice was rough and raspy, “What’s the rush, what’s the rush? You all plan to leave anyway, so what’s the difference if it’s a bit earlier or later?”

Gao Han was inexplicably scolded and became agitated, “Why are you being unreasonable?! What do you mean?! The Party Secretary personally instructed you to drive us; you can’t afford to delay!”

Normally, the educated youths wouldn’t dare to speak so boldly in front of the elders in the village. After all, their daily lives were under the control of these locals, and it was all too easy for someone to make life difficult for these city kids whose “fur hadn’t grown full” yet.

But now, they were like protected animals of the entire station! Didn’t they see that even the Party Secretary had specially arranged a vehicle to take them to the town for the exam?! Plus, being in front of his beloved, Gao Han’s backbone stiffened.

Old Zhuo’erqin’s murky eyes widened, “Getting cocky over an exam? Who are you trying to be tough with?!”

It looked like sleeves were about to be rolled up.

Gao Han instinctively took a step back.

Old Zhuo’erqin burst into triumphant laughter, “Scaredy-cat!”

“You think taking an exam will send you to the heavens? Were you born of dragons and raised by phoenixes? Look down on our grasslands with their fierce winds and barren soil, and now you just want to stick your nose up and run back to your fancy nest, huh? Didn’t see you working this hard when digging potatoes!”

Liang Huixue stepped forward to apologize, “I’m sorry, Uncle Zhuo’erqin, please don’t mind him, we’re just in a hurry…”

Then she saw Old Zhuo’erqin’s fierce face suddenly burst into a full smile, the change so abrupt that every wrinkle on his face twisted into strange curves.

Perhaps a girl’s apology could earn a bit more leniency.

—”Hey, Xiao Ning is here! Have you had breakfast?” Old Zhuo’erqin enthusiastically called out to someone behind Liang Huixue, “I’ve got a hot egg in my bag, hurry and eat it, it’s a good omen!”

The expressions on Gao Han and Liang Huixue’s faces froze, and then they both chose to make themselves look as if nothing had happened.

Old Zhuo’erqin’s skill in changing his demeanor was evidently masterful and unparalleled.

He waved at Ning Fu and ran to the front of the car to get the egg, saying, “Last time you gave a lecture, all the piglets from our old sow survived, and now they’re fat and strong! This is specially saved for you by your aunt, the first egg from the old hen. Eat it, and you’ll definitely pass the exam!” He leaned close to Ning Fu, his face beaming with joy as if Ning Fu were his own daughter, “Score a hundred points and bring honor to our Tula Gaqi!”

Liang Huixue and Gao Han were stunned.

When Old Zhuo’erqin saw them, his attitude was like he was looking at two piles of cow dung by the roadside. But when he saw Ning Fu, it was as if he had found a nugget of gold while herding sheep!

What kind of logic was this?!

Ning Fu took the egg, smiling as she put it into her bag, “I’ll eat it later.” Then, she efficiently helped Old Zhuo’erqin load the remaining leather into the car.

Seeing Old Zhuo’erqin still glaring and puffing at the pale-faced Gao Han and Liang Huixue standing nearby, she quietly asked, “What’s wrong?”

Old Zhuo’erqin snorted with a laugh, “Some people think they’re precious and need special treatment!” He made no effort to lower his voice, saying, “City folks’ behinds can’t handle the hard kang beds of our grasslands! They aren’t here for re-education; each one feels they’ve suffered and been wronged, just itching to run away!”

As he spoke, he picked the best spot for Ning Fu and helped her onto the car, “Xiao Ning, you’re different. Don’t think Old Zhuo’erqin is being overly sentimental. You’re a golden phoenix that landed in our Tula Gaqi’s grass nest. Even if you fly away, you’ll remember our kindness. Not to mention, the lessons you’ve given everyone these past days have been so useful! Everyone is rooting for you!”

Old Zhuo’erqin wasn’t usually one to mince words, and he knew the two over there were listening intently, so he deliberately spoke loudly, “Unlike some people, who grew up in the city but are no better than the sticks we grow in the fields. No matter how much you carve and polish them, they’re still just sticks!”

Liang Huixue wiped her eyes forcefully and got on the car.

Ning Fu was sitting among the leather, peeling the egg, with a space cleared for her. Gao Han sat down opposite the two of them.

Liang Huixue immediately noticed the book Ning Fu had just taken out of her bag.

It looked very familiar. It was that handwritten math textbook.

Her gaze felt like it had been burned, and she quickly looked away.

Then Liang Huixue noticed that her lover’s gaze was fixed on Ning Fu… so intently.

Gao Han was unaware of it.

He couldn’t control himself from noticing Ning Fu, noticing how black her hair was as it fell by her ear, noticing how delicate and fair her fingers were as she peeled the egg.

He couldn’t stop himself from comparing Ning Fu to Liang Huixue—because at this moment, Liang Huixue wasn’t even in his mind.

Ning Fu was so infuriating, yet so… captivating.