Chapter Six

  The bright moon is in the sky, and the clear wind brings a refreshing feeling to the beautiful fields, which are intoxicating. The winding water canal shines brightly under the moonlight, and the clear flowing water reflects the sparkling silver light, making people feel as if they are in a paradise far away from the world.

  Feng Zhi hummed a little tune, walking lightly to the small bridge, looking around and then gazing back at Wu Wei who was approaching with a gentle smile. Her heart seemed to be racing as she asked herself why she had never thought of marrying this idol-like person before, yet now her heart was skipping a beat.

  Wu Wei's mood should be a mix of loss and bewilderment, but he didn't show any emotional expression as he walked out. He had his head down, hands in his pockets, and strolled over slowly. It seemed like he was worried that someone behind him would notice the lace on her shoes, so he glanced back several times before walking onto the small bridge. When he reached Yu Fengzhi's side, he didn't say anything, just took off his plastic slippers and put them beside her, then sat down next to her, and froze there with his head hung low in silence.

  The bridge is very low, and the two feet hanging down can reach that clear flowing water. Such an environment should be considered a paradise on earth, but everyone has to return to work in the city, and the values of social hierarchy are also pressing, so they cannot help themselves singing high praise for "taking root in rural areas".

  Wu Wei was still in a bad mood, and at first he was relatively calm, but soon the idea of being a 'bad educated youth' came out again. He turned around and stared at Fengzhi, unhesitatingly reaching out to touch her chest.

  Suddenly attacked, Fengzhi was so scared that she was trembling all over. If it were those village rascals, maybe a slap would have been enough to get rid of them. But facing almost her own idol, she wasn't very opposed to this behavior, only pretending to decline with her mouth, and shyly said: "Wu Wei Ge, you shouldn't do this, you're the young vanguard!"

  Wu Wei didn't restrain himself, instead revealing another side of his personality. In an instant, he became even more overbearing and wrapped Feng Zhi in his arms, saying: "Even a monk is human, he also has seven emotions and six desires!"

  Phoenix Chi forcibly opened her hands wrapped around her neck and politely declined, saying: "It's best not to do this, I still want to get married, unless..."

  At this moment, Wu Wei was a bit extreme, thinking that since the development began, physiological needs had been suppressed for six or seven years. During this time, he really wanted to break free and indulge in pleasure. He not only didn't stop there but also forcibly hugged Feng Zhi and kissed her face fiercely several times.

  If Fengzhi didn't struggle, this matter might have ended. However, for a pure girl like her, how could she bear such stimulation? She wanted to stand up, but her body was almost lying horizontally in Wu Wei's arms, unable to exert any strength, one hand randomly grasping, trying to find a supporting point to climb up, perhaps touching some part of Wu Wei's body, Fengzhi's face turned bright red with shame.

  Wu Wei completely lost control, and the ** that had accumulated on her body all had the urge to conquer her. Just as Feng Zhi was about to stand up, Wu Wei's hand was still grasping her waistband. At that time, women's pants were loose and wide, with only one button at the waist to secure them. With a single pull from Wu Wei, the pants fell down, revealing her white and plump thighs. At this moment, who would think about the consequences? On the cement board of the small bridge, Wu Wei pressed Feng Zhi down under his body with all his might. At this point, people are conquered by their animal instincts, and what is called reason is annihilated in a blank reaction. Feng Zhi was no exception, her whole body soft and weak, her limbs limp, as if she had been thoroughly ravished by Wu Wei's passionate performance.

  In the traditional cultural atmosphere, such behavior is absolutely a shameful and immoral act. The sanctity of marriage rituals was the moral bottom line that people in that era had to follow. Wu Wei knew it all along, but he suddenly collapsed spiritually and his subjective consciousness was controlled by ***, only realizing the severity and irreversibility of the situation after venting out. Seeing Fengzhi lying motionless on the cement floor, his heart suddenly fell silent, and he regretted his impulsive actions with despair.

  This tension also erupted in Fengzhi's heart, she raised her body and shrunk into Wu Wei's arms.

  Fortunately, Wu Wei himself was also at a loss for words and muttered a comforting phrase: "Don't worry, if you're pregnant, I'll take responsibility!"

  For Feng Zhi, this sentence that seemed irrelevant had already moved her to tears of sorrow.

  Heaven gave the earth a perfect Mid-Autumn Festival night, but at this time, neither of the two people had a way to express their original innocence. They used the sky as a blanket and the earth as a bed, and after passing through the clouds and fog, they no longer had the interest to appreciate the silver moonlight tonight. However, women always have more unspoken words than men. Fengzhi didn't dare force Wu Wei to make a final promise, but in her heart, she already had a sense of belonging. She hoped that she could sleep on the small bed in the "educated youth camp" tonight, but the difference between urban and rural areas made this idea an absolute luxury. At the fork in the road, Wu Wei hung his head and silently chose another path to walk away.

  Afterwards, Fengzhi really hoped she could get pregnant. Her mother was in charge of women's work in the production team and there were many books on women's physiology at home. She looked through them but felt more and more disappointed. A woman only ovulates for three days a month, all other times are safe periods, it's not that easy to get pregnant, she must find him to do it several more times.

  Wu Wei was even more worried, just thinking about what he had done with Feng Zhi, the hope of returning to the city became even more distant. In his labor, every time he saw Feng Zhi's gaze full of longing, he would feel an unimaginable pang of guilt in his heart. But this was also a contradiction, during the day, he mostly thought about his own future; but at night, it was more about savoring the pleasure of intimacy with women.

  The living quarters of the 'Zhiqing Camp' were two rows of bungalows built along the road at the entrance of the village. It was convenient to come and go, and many people would gather here in their free time, especially at night. The young people in the village liked to come here to have fun, everyone gathered together to boast, sing songs, play cards, it was not an exaggeration that this was the most avant-garde form of entertainment at the time, and there were always people playing here.

  Fengzhi was no exception, she used to play very naturally here, but after what happened, she didn't dare face everyone again. Every day, she wanted to ask Wu Wei to go out and play alone with her, but he belonged to everyone, even if he had that kind of heart, it was not possible for him to easily slip away.

  One day, Fengzhi handed over a note, telling Wu Wei that she would come at 10 o'clock that night.

  At the age of Wu Wei, receiving such a note would certainly have some reaction. Wu Wei hurriedly drove away the people playing in the house, half-closed the door, turned off the lights, and lay flat on the bed with physiological desire, quietly waiting for Fengzhi's arrival.

  Fengzhi is a girl, who proactively asked to go with courage, and also made a helpless decision after many days of anxiety. However, choosing to face it means bearing pressure equal to the amount of courage. She had been watching from the crowd playing next door, seeing Wu Wei's house lights turned off, immediately understanding his tacit consent. When the 'educated youth camp' quieted down, she sneaked in quietly.

  Wu Wei heard a slight push of the door, and hurriedly sat up from the bed, taking advantage of the little light shining in from outside the door to open his arms and hold her in his embrace.

  Fengzhi had been hoping for such a move, and thinking of the lonely days that felt like years, she burst into tears. The house didn't have soundproofing, so to avoid being heard by the neighbors, Wu quickly covered her mouth with his, holding still for a moment before taking off their clothes, the two people embracing the idea of "drinking for today and getting drunk for today", indulging in their primal desires.

  Fengzhi's intention was very clear, while enjoying the pleasure of doing things, what she thought more about was Wu Wei's promise on the small bridge, she hoped that she could get pregnant, otherwise she would not be able to face another man in this life.

  This night's reunion is another beginning of ambiguous contact between two people, and Fengzhi has decided to normalize this kind of clandestine overnight stay.

  Unfortunately, there is no wall in the world that doesn't leak wind. Fengzhi's unusual behavior was unintentionally caught by her mother that night. That evening, Qing Shu returned from a meeting at the village committee and walked through the alley with a flashlight. At a corner, a familiar figure flashed by, but she didn't pay attention at first. After walking a few steps, she suddenly remembered that it should be her daughter Fengzhi. She turned around and shone the flashlight towards the exit of the alley, and in an instant, the person disappeared. Qing Shu curiously followed her and stopped at the entrance of the alley, looking around and confirming that her daughter was indeed in the youth camp. Qing Shu thought that a girl going out so late wouldn't be up to anything good, and with curiosity, she prepared to investigate room by room.

  Wu Wei was the leader of the educated youth camp, and his room was right next to No. 1. Qing Shu crept quietly to the door and listened, and indeed heard her daughter's soft voice speaking. She never dreamed that her daughter would do such a shameful thing, and in her anger, she considered her daughter's reputation, but instead of bursting in to "catch them in the act", she ran to the home of the team's party secretary to report the situation to the organization.

  Branch Secretary was also surprised to hear Qing's report, and it was hard to imagine how a good young man could do such a thing. He warned Qing that this matter cannot be spread, Wu Wei is a well-known youth model far and near, everything will be decided after talking tomorrow, if not, call the 'Zhiqing Office' to handle it together. With organizational support, Qing also gained confidence and returned home with repeated entrusts.

  The next day, Wu Wei was summoned by the branch secretary to the team office. As soon as he sat down in front of the desk, the branch secretary waved his hand and asked everyone else to leave. Wu Wei, being very clever, had already sensed that something was wrong from the branch secretary's face. He guessed that his improper behavior might have been exposed. Having gone through the Cultural Revolution, people had developed super strong adaptability. Before the branch secretary could ask him anything, he took the initiative to speak: "Branch Secretary, I have a question and would like to seek the organization's approval!" The branch secretary's eyes lit up as if he had sensed something from Wu Wei's words, and asked: "What is it?"

  Wu Wei deliberately put on a confident air: "I want to take root in the countryside, I want to marry Fengzhi, and I hope you can help us get together!" Branch Secretary took a deep breath, patted his chest and said: "Alright, nothing's wrong today, leave it to me!" After finishing speaking, he turned around and ran outside. Wu Wei looked at his back, also letting out a sigh, but this breath was filled with a sense of loss, a sense of despair.

  Zhu Xing rushed to Feng Zhi's house, and as soon as he entered the door, he saw Qing Shu staring angrily at Feng Zhi, who was sitting on a small stool in the hall. She still had some quality and didn't scold her daughter loudly, but instead asked her why she did this and why she was so despicable!

  Branch Secretary excitedly interrupted: "You should be congratulated, Wu Wei told me that he wants to take root in the countryside and marry Fengzhi! What a great young man!" This was also Qing's wish. When she heard the news brought by Branch Secretary, she immediately turned her anger into joy, but still looked a bit embarrassed on her face, muttering: "This kind of thing should be said by Wu Wei's parents!" The village branch secretary waved his hand and said: "Don't worry, trust the organization, I'll take care of this matter. When the time comes to drink wedding wine, just invite me to sit in the 'first seat'!" Qing smiled heartily: "That's for sure! You're willing to come and propose, it's giving our family face!"

  Fengzhi, who was originally despairing on the small stool, saw the adults taking charge for her and couldn't help but cover her face with her hands and burst into tears.