Reborn into the 70: Turning Adversity into Her Dazzling Path

A few days later, Gu Lingling and Zhao Si’en returned to Nanshui Village.

There were indeed rumors about Zhao Si’en in the village, but they were all dealt with swiftly by the village chief. With testimonies from Zhang Lanzhi and several aunties in the village, along with hospital proof, what else could people gossip about?

However, it was soon overshadowed by another topic that piqued everyone’s interest.

That was the matter of military recruitment by the arts troupe.

So far, there hadn’t been any confirmation, but small tidbits of news kept circulating.

For example, Gu Lingling, who just returned to the village today, was said to be favored by the arts troupe leader because of her excellent calligraphy, so there should be a spot for her in the recruitment.

”Lingling’s back.” As soon as Gu Lingling entered the village, she could clearly sense the villagers’ changing attitude towards her.

This change was partly due to Zhao Si’en, who made everyone see the girl’s kindness, decisiveness, and cleverness. If it weren’t for her quick handling of the situation, Zhao Si’en, the young educated youth, might have been ruined.

And partly because Gu Lingling was going to join the military, which was promising no matter how you looked at it.

So, those who wanted to befriend her came over to greet her. Of course, there were also those who were envious and resentful.

At the forefront of this resentment were Gu Juan and Liu Miao Miao.

Liu Miao Miao didn’t qualify for the arts troupe at all. Their family may be poor now, but their family background was unfavorable; Liu Miao’s great-grandfather was a landlord.

”Juanzi, you have to find a way. If Gu Lingling really joins the military, she will definitely overshadow you in the future.” Liu Miao couldn’t hide her jealousy.

After several encounters, she dared not compete against Gu Lingling, but that didn’t mean Gu Juan couldn’t.

”I heard you originally had a good chance too.” Liu Miao sighed, speaking sympathetically, ”There are only two spots for the whole village, but no family can have both. You are...”

”Alright, as if I don’t know what you mean.” Gu Juan said impatiently, ”If you have nothing better, just go back first.”

How could Gu Juan not know Liu Miao’s little schemes?

Isn’t she just trying to stir her up against Gu Lingling?

Without Liu Miao’s instigation, Gu Juan couldn’t possibly sit idly by and let Gu Lingling take the upper hand.

Zhao Si’en had already been arranged by the village chief to stay in the room next to Old Man Zhou’s in the broken temple. Although the house wasn’t very big, it was much better than the educated youth point.

”Alright, village chief, don’t worry.” Old Man Zhou, being one of the elders there, spoke up, ”Rest assured leaving this little girl with us, with us two old men having a bite to eat, we won’t let her go hungry. We’ll look after her well.”

Especially since Zhao Si’en was brought over by Gu Lingling. Even if they didn’t consider the face of the village, they’d still treat Zhao Si’en well for the times Gu Lingling brought them food.

Moreover, how old is this child? Must be about the same age as their granddaughter.

Uh... well, Old Man Zhou had no sons or daughters, let alone any granddaughters.

Zhao Si’en didn’t have many possessions. Many of the clothes she brought back this time were altered old clothes prepared by Grandma Yao.

Among them was a cotton-padded jacket for Old Man Zhou, with new cotton inside, but the old fabric outside was patched up.

This way, for those sent down, it was warm to wear and not ostentatious.

Old Man Qian looked on enviously from the side.

”You lucky old dog,” Old Man Qian said sourly.

His determination hardening even more.

When Yang Yunhai arrived, he would definitely have a good talk with him.

He also wanted a padded jacket.