Reborn in 1994, escaping from marriage and going sea fishing, I won!

Mi Xiaonan patiently explained, "Dad, this fellow villager was actually my high school classmate. We lost touch after you were transferred. I didn't expect that while I was teaching here, he was a centrally selected student. He's now serving as deputy mayor and also the Party Secretary of Baxiang Village..."

As Papa Mi listened to his daughter's whispered narration, he gradually formed an image of a promising young man in his mind: "So, this young man has a bright future!"

Mi Xiaonan said shyly: "He is a very thoughtful and energetic young man!"

Mother Mi leaned over to eavesdrop on the conversation between her husband and daughter and couldn't help but interrupt and ask, "Is that boy handsome?"

Mi Xiaonan's face instantly turned red: "Mom, why do you ask so many questions? It's so embarrassing!"

Mother Mi smiled and said in a tone that seemed to show insight: "From what you said, he must be a handsome and good boy! If you see a good boy with good character, ambition and sense of responsibility, and you are happy, then don't hesitate."

Father Mi was anxious: "What are you talking about? Our daughter is still young, and I plan to keep her for a few more years!"

Mother Mi rolled her eyes. "I already had a child when my daughter was her age. I don't know who it was, but who kept coming to my house to ask for marriage?"

"It's all old news, can we not bring it up again?" Father Mi said a little embarrassedly, "Xiaomi, you must protect yourself and don't listen to your mother's nonsense!"

"Got it, Dad. Say hello to my grandparents for me!" Mi Xiaonan said with a smile, "Okay, I've been on the phone for a long time and it's quite expensive. I'll hang up first! Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!"

Liu Yibang stood at the door, listening to Mi Xiaonan chatting in her familiar hometown dialect, and his thoughts drifted away.

Mi Xiaonan came out of the village committee office and felt a little embarrassed when she saw Liu Yibang not far from the door.

She took out 20 yuan from her pocket: "I just made a long phone call, this is the phone bill!"

Liu Yibang waved his hand: "From now on, the volunteer teachers can come over and call for free!"

"How can this be? The village is not well off!" Mi Xiaonan saw that Liu Yibang refused to accept the money and put it on the table. "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, thank you for treating us to dinner!"

"If I have to thank you, I, a humble local official, should thank you!" Liu Yibang chuckled. "Are you busy? If not, shall we go for a walk?"

Mi Xiaonan was slightly stunned. She felt nervous but also a little happy: "It's a holiday today. Those naughty monkeys didn't come to see me. There really is nothing wrong!"

They strolled along the country paths and came to the acres of saline ponds where pearls were cultivated.

"Are there really pearls inside these shells?" Mi Xiaonan squatted down and looked at the pearl oysters that were hung up for cultivation.

Liu Yibang nodded. "Of course! It's just that the cultivation time is relatively short, so the pearls inside don't grow very big. In winter, it's very cold here, and these pearl oysters can't survive. So, even if the pearls are small, they have to be taken out!"

Mi Xiaonan took a look and asked, "After taking the pearls, are the shells and meat useless?"

Liu Yibang replied, "The shellfish meat can be dried and used as feed. As for the shells, the better quality, thicker ones can be made into shell buttons or other handicrafts. The lesser quality ones can be ground into shell powder, which is rich in calcium carbonate and trace elements needed by livestock and poultry."

Mi Xiaonan's eyes were full of admiration: "You know so much!"

Liu Yibang was a little modest. Seeing Mi Xiaonan looking at him with such admiration, his heart was moved. "Since we're planning to do an experiment, we must make a good plan. We should try to utilize everything we can to increase people's income."

Looking at Liu Yibang's handsome face, and spending several months with him day and night, Mi Xiaonan felt that she was moved.

She thought of her mother's words and asked very formally, "Liu Yibang, do you have a girlfriend?"

Liu Yibang was slightly startled. "I dated someone in college before. I'm sure you know her. Her name is Cao Yuanyuan. My ambitions are in China, and my family won't allow my partner to study abroad, for fear that he might be bribed or infiltrated."

"Yang Wenwen is Cao Yuanyuan's good friend and classmate, and they even lived in the same dormitory. After Cao Yuanyuan started thinking about studying abroad, she encouraged her. After Cao Yuanyuan went abroad, Yang Wenwen came here to teach... You probably know what happened next, so I won't go into details!"

"In fact, I already knew this when Cao Yuanyuan was preparing all the documents to apply to study abroad. From that time on, I realized that we were not on the same path. So after we went our separate ways, I proposed a breakup."

"Perhaps many people think that asking others to synchronize with me is selfish, but sometimes life is a series of choices. Since I have chosen this path, I will walk down it steadfastly."

Mi Xiaonan had actually pieced together the outline of the incident based on what had happened before. After listening to Liu Yibang's narration, she laughed.

"When two people are heading in different directions, the longer time passes, the farther they become from each other. Only those who are on the same wavelength can support each other and move forward on the same path. I understand your approach and can accept it."

"If I become your girlfriend, or even your wife, I will teach wherever you take up a position. I don't think this is accommodating you, but I believe all students are the same, and I will do my best to be a good teacher."

After experiencing Cao Yuanyuan's change of promise, Mi Xiaonan's practice of his ideals is even more admirable.

Liu Yibang smiled brightly at this moment: "Comrade Mi Xiaonan, please allow me to ask you solemnly, do you have a boyfriend?"

Mi Xiaonan smiled: "No!"

"Then can I be your boyfriend?" Liu Yibang asked with a very sincere tone. He really wanted to be Mi Xiaonan's life partner and spend the rest of his life together.

"Sure!" Mi Xiaonan smiled happily. "I never thought we would have such a fate! During this winter vacation, let's go to the high school to visit our teacher. I really want to see what her expression will be when she finds out we're in love."

Liu Yibang gently held Mi Xiaonan's hand: "I didn't expect you to be so naughty!"

Mi Xiaonan said with a smile: "I have such a handsome boyfriend, of course I want everyone to know."

"I'll go meet your parents during winter break. If you have time, you can meet mine too," Liu Yibang invited. He was very traditional, believing that if a relationship is headed for marriage, both families should be considered. Visiting the woman's home is a sign of respect for her and her parents.

Mi Xiaonan was stunned: "You've thought about things that will happen so long in the future?"

"Because I value it, and because I'm serious about it." Liu Yibang said with a smile, "Otherwise, your parents wouldn't know what your boyfriend is like and would be worried."

Mi Xiaonan smiled: "Okay! From now until the end of the year, it's our love period. If we can accept each other completely, we can go meet our parents."

Liu Yibang used a crab cage to catch a few crabs and made a pot of seafood noodles. Although it was made with dried noodles, it tasted good.

Mi Xiaonan saw that Liu Yibang, who was both capable of housework and good at housework, had become her boyfriend. She felt like she was dreaming, and like she had won the lottery.