Rebirth 78: After being jilted at the altar, I reached the pinnacle!

A small enamel bowl, with a large red carp on the bottom whose paint has chipped off.

The clear vegetable soup had hardly any green leaves to be seen, and the occasional egg drop soup floating on the surface made Li Hanliang mutter to himself that Old Li from the canteen must have had a second litter of sows back home and was secretly pocketing the eggs that should belong to the public.

He shook his head, then leaned in and gulped down the soup in the bowl. He then stuffed a few mouthfuls of whole-grain steamed bun into his mouth, struggling to get the bland soup into his stomach.

There's no way around it. These days, the diet is mainly based on coarse grains, with absolutely no refined grains added. Cornmeal mixed with sorghum flour and a bit of Fukang (a type of Chinese medicine) is really hard for a stomach like mine to handle.

The only redeeming feature is that it's unlimited.

Fortunately, Li Hanliang isn't a pretentious person.

It's said that a half-grown boy can eat his father to death. In their early twenties, their bodies are just growing and their large appetites are already a given. Plus, they don't eat much oil or fat in their stomachs, so being able to have a full meal is enough to make them burn incense and pray to Buddha.

With a clatter, Li Hanliang slammed down his rice bowl and let out a burp, completely lacking in manners.

To be honest, even Li Hanliang himself didn't know why he woke up one day to find himself reborn into the body of a young man with the same name in 78.

In his previous life, Li Hanliang came from a government family and was among the first to venture into the business world.

As a result, Mr. Li later became wealthy and successful. His high social status brought him wealth, and having seen the cutthroat world of business, Li Hanliang was able to calmly face most unexpected situations. Therefore, he wouldn't make a scene over such trivial matters, and his overall mentality remained relatively stable.

"Li Hanliang, are you listening to me?"

An unhappy female voice came from in front of me.

Li Hanliang raised his head and squinted at the girl in front of him. She looked to be about his age and was wearing the same worker's clothes as him. However, her black hair was all tied into two braids, which were casually draped on both sides, revealing her smooth and fair forehead.

However, what sets this girl apart from her surroundings is the pair of black-rimmed glasses perched on her nose, which gives her a more scholarly air.

If I remember correctly, this girl's name should be Chu Yuxi.

Li Hanliang has a deep impression of the educated youth who came to their town last year to support rural development. They really made a big fuss when they came to the countryside.

After all, this woman is beautiful. The thought of a golden phoenix emerging from a chicken coop could certainly excite the old bachelors in the surrounding villages for a while.

However, everyone quickly quieted down and no one was talking about it anymore.

Because Chu Yuxi is known for her high standards and arrogant attitude, perhaps due to her city background, she is picky wherever she goes. This is understandable, as she is a city girl and can be a bit pretentious.

At worst, we can marry her and keep her as a caged bird; at least we can feast our eyes on her, right?

However, with the recent relaxation of national policies, there have even been rumors of the resumption of the college entrance examination.

Chu Yuxi is a highly educated person with a high school diploma, so no one is willing to put up with her. Just kidding, nobody wants their wife to go back to the city after only two days of marriage, otherwise it would be a complete loss.

However, the original owner of this body was a stubborn person.

It had a kind of "love at first sight" feel to it. Even though everyone else gave up on this swan that could only be admired from afar, the original owner of this body, this toad, insisted on sticking to one thing.

That works too. Sincerity can move mountains.

Perhaps it was a change of heart, or perhaps it was because of the extra points that marriage brings in the open college entrance examination policy, but a few days ago Chu Yuxi went to Li Hanliang and repeatedly asked him to marry her.

Another condition was also proposed.

Getting married and registering the marriage is fine, but sleeping together is not.

It's fine for couples to be in love and visit relatives and friends, but they shouldn't have any ulterior motives.

In short, they don't allow you to touch it.

Chu Yuxi even declared that this marriage in name only would end after she returned to the city following the college entrance examination. In return, Chu Yuxi would provide the original owner with certain financial compensation.

"Isn't this just being a bitch...?"

Li Hanliang muttered something to himself, then looked up to see Chu Yuxi haughtily awaiting his reply. In the past, Chu Yuxi would have practically made a snap of her fingers and the original owner of this body would have run off eagerly, but now…

We're all foxes from the same village, what kind of ghost story are you playing here?

However, Li Hanliang thought about the two ounces of rice coupons he had left in his pocket and gave up.

In those days, it was hard to earn work points in the production team, and even harder to earn money.

In an era where even small businesses are condemned and accused of speculation and undermining socialism, it's not worth it for such a green tea bitch.

So he picked up the enamel bowl and prepared to leave.

"What are you doing?"

Chu Yuxi was stunned. Normally, Li Hanliang would be the first to rush over and enthusiastically help her get her food. But now he seemed not to see her at all. Not only did he not get her food, but he also picked up his bowl and left. What did that mean?

"As you can see, time to wash the dishes and get to work."

Li Hanliang yawned, seemingly unconcerned.

"What did you say?"

Chu Yuxi was stunned; she never expected these words to come out of Li Hanliang's mouth.

Countless men in the town were pursuing this city girl, but she never gave them a friendly look.

Chu Yuxi looked at Li Hanliang, who was fair-skinned and of good height, and only then did she agree to her father's suggestion. Little did she expect that Li Hanliang should have been grateful for this request.

Besides, it just means you can't touch me after we get married, right?

Is it really necessary to do that?

Can physical lust compare to the romance of spiritual pleasure?

vulgar.

"Li Hanliang, tell me clearly, are you willing to marry me or not?"

Perhaps it was because Li Hanliang's attitude was too indifferent that Chu Yuxi suddenly became anxious and shouted out.

Little did they know that Chu Yuxi was already quite conspicuous in the production team, and now she couldn't help but raise her voice, which immediately attracted the attention of the people around her. When they heard the conversation, everyone was stunned.

They looked at each other and whispered among themselves, wondering if Chu Yuxi, this delicate flower from the city, was going to fall into Li Hanliang's hands.

More importantly, it's no secret that Li Hanliang is persistent and relentless in his pursuit.

But judging from the tone of those words, why does it sound like Chu Yuxi is the one making the effort?

Isn't this just messing around?

With everyone's eyes on her, Chu Yuxi immediately realized her lapse in composure and couldn't help but glare at Li Hanliang, but the latter shrugged and said indifferently.

"Out of reach."

ha?

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

Does this mean that Chu Yuxi, this female educated youth, desperately wanted Li Hanliang to marry her, and was then rejected?

Chu Yuxi immediately became angry.

She sensed that after Li Hanliang said those words, everyone's gaze towards her changed. It wasn't that she was desperate for Li Hanliang to marry her; she just wanted to get through the college entrance exam peacefully. But she couldn't explain this in front of everyone, since it was something she couldn't reveal.

Otherwise, this one point alone would probably cut off her chances of taking the college entrance examination.

"Li Hanliang, explain yourself clearly."