Chapter 130: Everyday Life of the Quirky Couple in the Seventies

Director Hu frowned.

He had already offered her a way out, so why was this girl so clueless?

Lin Xiaodou had been working for over a month; she learned incredibly fast, possessed great talent, and was very obedient. No matter what task was assigned to her, she completed it perfectly, never giving him cause for concern.

Zhu Qingqing, on the other hand, had only been on the job for a few days. If he had to choose, he would naturally trust Lin Xiaodou more. While the girl’s temper was a bit volatile, she never lied, nor would she deign to do so.

Director Hu said, "Comrade Zhu Qingqing, please adjust your attitude. If you continue like this, the veterinary station will not welcome you."

The statement was grave, and only then did Zhu Qingqing panic. "I'm sorry, Director Hu. I only misspoke because I was anxious. Please don't take it to heart."

Having said that, she turned to Lin Xiaodou, though clearly against her will. "I was wrong... I hope you won't be small-minded and keep holding this against me."

What a pathetic apology. Lin Xiaodou couldn't help but twitch her lip. If Director Hu hadn't been there, she would have liked to give her a couple of slaps across the face.

Lin Xiaodou replied, "Comrade Zhu Qingqing, I do not accept your apology. In any case, I don't want to mentor you anymore. Go find someone else."

"That is a reasonable point. If you truly cannot get along, I will make new arrangements," Director Hu continued. "Zhu Qingqing, for the next two days, you will follow Xiao Chen to learn; do not go to Lin Xiaodou’s section. In a few days, Dr. Zhang will mentor you personally. When that time comes, you must study hard and stop being so willful."

Zhu Qingqing grew anxious the moment she heard this. "Director Hu, I still want to learn under Comrade Lin! Please don't move me elsewhere!"

Xu Mo was still in the area under Lin Xiaodou’s responsibility. She had promised him she would not leave him. The pig farm was vast, with over ten different sections. If she were working in other areas all day, she would have no time to see Xu Mo.

Director Hu was speechless. He had offered her a chance earlier, which she failed to seize, and now she was desperate. Director Hu didn't know what was going through Zhu Qingqing's mind, but Lin Xiaodou knew.

Zhu Qingqing had been getting very close to Xu Mo in private over the past few days. In just two or three days, their relationship had heated up rapidly to the point where they were inseparable. Forcing Zhu Qingqing to leave Xu Mo now would be more painful than killing her.

Zhu Qingqing pleaded, "Comrade Lin Xiaodou, I was wrong. I will behave and do my work properly from now on."

Look at that—for the sake of her lover, she was willing to swallow her pride and apologize. Just as Lin Xiaodou was about to refuse, Director Hu tentatively interjected:

"Comrade Lin Xiaodou, why don't you try mentoring her a little longer? It will only be for a few days, and once Dr. Zhang is free, he will take her off your hands."

Lin Xiaodou said, "Fine, I can keep her, but Zhu Qingqing must agree to one condition."

Zhu Qingqing looked revitalized. "Whatever condition you have, just say it! As long as I can do it!"

Lin Xiaodou looked at her swollen face and smiled brightly. "Because you lied, I’m in a bad mood, and my hands are itching... I want to hit someone."

"No..." Zhu Qingqing covered her face in fear and retreated two steps. Lin Xiaodou had sent her flying with a single slap earlier, and her face was still numb. If she were to get beaten again, she didn't think she could handle it.

Lin Xiaodou shrugged. "Director Hu, you see? It is Zhu Qingqing herself who is unwilling, not me."

Director Hu: ...

The audacity of this girl to threaten someone right in front of him was truly something. Ultimately, Director Hu decided not to let Lin Xiaodou mentor Zhu Qingqing. Neither of these girls was easy to deal with; having them together caused too much trouble, so it was better to separate them.

As soon as Zhu Qingqing heard the director’s decision, she burst into tears on the spot. "Wuu wuu wuu, Lin Xiaodou... I hate you!" With that, she covered her face and ran off, sobbing.

Lin Xiaodou: ???

No, what did this have to do with her? It was clearly Director Hu’s order. As expected, she was a coward who bullied the weak and feared the strong. She clearly hadn't been beaten enough if she still dared to challenge her. If she had another chance, she would beat her until she couldn't speak at all!

...

That night, after returning, Zhu Qingqing moved to the other side of the communal sleeping platform so she wouldn't have to be near Lin Xiaodou. Lin Xiaodou couldn't have been happier. With the brain-dead heroine gone, she felt the air around her was much fresher.

The next morning, Lin Xiaodou went to work alone as usual. In the afternoon, while she was busy in the pigsty, Xu Mo sought her out.

"Dr. Lin, why isn't Sister Zhu here today? Did she take leave?"

The girl was foolish and incredibly easy to trick; she couldn't let her run off.

Lin Xiaodou didn't even look up. "I don't know. Go ask someone else."

Xu Mo’s expression faltered. A flash of malice crossed his eyes, but his face immediately adopted a look of extreme grievance. "Dr. Lin, do you have some issue with me? If I have done something wrong, please tell me, and I can change."

"Can you really change?" Lin Xiaodou looked up and gave him a faint smile.

Xu Mo’s face lit up, and he nodded. "Of course, as long as you are willing to accept me..." He knew it; no one could resist his charm.

"Pfft!" Lin Xiaodou covered her nose in disgust and waved her hand in front of her face. "Wow, you smell awful! You’re covered in the stench of pig manure. Can you not stand so close to me?"

Xu Mo’s expression stiffened. "Dr. Lin..."

Lin Xiaodou continued, "Don't speak! Your breath is foul too! You want to know why I dislike you? It’s because you are just too stinky!"

Xu Mo’s face turned black with rage. He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists to suppress the fury in his eyes. Just then, catching a glimpse of a familiar figure in his peripheral vision, he immediately lowered his head and feigned heartbreak.

"Dr. Lin, your words are so hurtful to my self-esteem. The smell of pig manure on me is unavoidable; I don't want it either. I was only asking about Comrade Zhu Qingqing, and you insult me like this—it really hurts..."

"Lin Xiaodou, what did you do to Xu Mo? Are you bullying him?" Zhu Qingqing had just arrived and heard those words, her face filled with indignation.

"Which eye saw me bullying him? Are you blind?" Lin Xiaodou was speechless. Why was this person like a haunting spirit, showing up again?

Sister Chen chased after her from behind, looking anxious. "Comrade Zhu Qingqing, didn't you say you dropped something nearby? Why stop here? Go look for it." She was terrified of these two girls clashing every time they met.

"I’ve already found it. Sister Chen, I need to say a few words to Comrade Xu Mo." Without waiting for Sister Chen to object, Zhu Qingqing grabbed Xu Mo and walked away.

Sister Chen was stunned, her jaw dropping. "Little Dou, did you see that? Just now, Zhu Qingqing actually held hands with that convict..." It was fortunate there was no one else around; otherwise, if word got out, Zhu Qingqing’s reputation would be utterly ruined.

"I saw it. I saw it very clearly."

Lin Xiaodou thought this book shouldn't be titled *The Sickly Male Intellectual Youth in the Seventies is Too Clingy*. It should be called *The Daily Lives of the Crazy Man and the Crazy Woman of the Seventies*. In this era and this particular environment, they actually dared to hold hands. Seriously, it was just too insane.