Reborn in 1977, starting with severing ties with family.

We rode in Luo Jianshe's jeep all the way to the military compound.

Jiang Sen knew where the military compound was. He had always just passed by and seen guards at the gate, but he had never been inside.

When they arrived at Luo Jianshe's house, Wang Haiyang's parents were there and warmly welcomed them inside.

As a result, after receiving praise from the two elders, Jiang Sen took the old cripple to the study.

Luo Jianshe's mother and Wang Haiyang's mother adored Yingzi, pulling her to sit on the sofa and immediately bombarding her with questions.

Luo Jianshe and Jiang Sen sat to one side, ignored by everyone.

Jiang Sen whispered to Luo Jianshe, "Fine, we're just superfluous."

Luo Jianshe chuckled, "That's normal. When Xiaoping arrives in a bit, we'll be even more transparent."

Just as the old cripple had predicted, with him around, no one thought Jiang Sen was there to curry favor.

Actually, neither of the two companies originally had this idea; it was just that Jiang Sen was overthinking it.

Wang Haiyang's mother also specifically thanked Jiang Sen for taking care of Wang Haiyang in the Great Northern Wilderness, and then thanked Yingzi for making the rabbit fur gloves.

Lu Wanping stood beside her, talking about all sorts of things she had done with Yingzi.

A large group of people, all getting along well and having a lively time.

Just after dinner, there was a sudden, urgent knocking at the door, and the phone in the study rang at the same time.

The expressions on Wang Haiyang's father's and Luo Jianshe's father's faces changed simultaneously; one got up to go to the study, and the other went to open the door.

At the doorway stood a young man in military uniform who saluted Wang Haiyang's father and whispered a few words.

Wang Haiyang's father nodded and hurried back. He met Luo Jianshe's father's gaze as they came out of the study and knew they were talking about the same thing.

They started putting on their coats. Luo Jianshe's father said, "I have to go out again because of an emergency. Jianshe, make sure that the old cripple, Jiang Sen, and Yingzi get home safely. After you come back, don't go out again. Wait for my call."

This tone of voice must mean something serious has happened. It's rare for Luo Jianshe to be so relaxed, unlike when he's with Jiang Sen and the others.

He nodded in agreement, "Okay, Dad! I'll be right back after I take them home."

His father nodded, walked up to the old cripple, and shook his hand. "We didn't have a good chat today. When we're done with our work, my brother and I will come over for a drink."

The old cripple said, "Hurry up and go! I'll wait for you to come and have a drink with me!"

Wang Haiyang's father also came over to shake hands with him, and then nodded to Jiang Sen before the two hurriedly left.

Jiang Sen and Yingzi stood up. "Auntie, we're going back now!"

"What bad timing! Come to my house next time!" Wang Haiyang's mother said, still holding Yingzi's hand. "Stay for a couple of days then!"

Yingzi smiled and nodded, "If you two are free, you can come to my house to play. I'll roast a rabbit for you."

"haha okay!"

"Old cripple, we apologize for the poor hospitality. Don't be so formal. Next time, we'll cook for you ourselves!" Luo Jianshe's mother said to the old cripple. "You must have something to do today, so we won't keep you any longer."

"Alright, alright, you stay here. We're leaving now! Come visit us sometime."

As Jiang Sen left Luo Jianshe's house, he noticed that there were very few people on the street, and a military truck would occasionally drive by.

Moreover, there seemed to be checkpoints guarding every intersection.

Judging from the situation, this is quite a big deal.

Jiang Sen tried hard to recall what exactly happened at this time back then.

The answer is that at this time in his previous life, he hadn't returned to Kyoto yet, so he knew nothing.

When the car arrived at his doorstep, Luo Jianshe didn't even get out; he just waved to Jiang Sen from the window.

"I'm not getting off the bus. The company is closed for the next few days. Please let Jianguo know later."

"I see!"

After watching the car drive away, the three walked home.

Jiang Sen asked the old cripple, "Do you think something happened? There are military vehicles and checkpoints all over the streets."

The old cripple said, "This always happens when there are big changes. We should just stay home and celebrate the New Year. Others will take care of the rest."

Jiang Sen nodded. That's true. He wasn't in a position to worry about these things.

From that night onward, Kyoto seemed to be enveloped in an eerie atmosphere.

On one side are ordinary people who know nothing about it but still set off firecrackers for no reason.

On one side are those who know something, hurrying around, and who stay home and don't go out again.

On the streets, there were far fewer people buying New Year's goods.

Jiang Sen had originally planned to visit Wang Jianguo's home at Kyoto University.

But given the atmosphere outside, he made a phone call to Wang Jianguo.

Wang Jianguo said, "I don't know what's wrong with the school. There are very few people, and the gates are closed. If you need to go out, you have to get a note from the principal."

Jiang Sen said, "I was thinking of visiting your house to wish you a Happy New Year, and I also wanted to bring you some of the blood sausage I made last time. Now it's all messed up, you can't get out, and I can't get in."

“This…” Wang Jianguo seemed to be thinking, “Don’t find it troublesome. Forget about the New Year’s greetings. I’ll thank you on behalf of my parents. Ride your bike to Kyoto University, but don’t go through the main gate. Walk along the west side of the wall. When you get close to the back, there’ll be a gap. Pass me the blood sausage from there.”

Jiang Sen couldn't stop laughing. "You're acting like a spy making a rendezvous."

"Just say whether you're coming or not!"

"Wait! I'll ride my bike along the back path for about fifteen minutes."

"Okay, I'll be downstairs in ten minutes."

After agreeing to the terms, Jiang Sen was still overjoyed. He told the old cripple, had Yingzi find a cardboard box, put the gifts and blood sausage inside, and then went out.

When they arrived at the place Wang Jianguo had mentioned, Jiang Sen saw the "empty space" he had described and immediately burst into laughter.

The bottom section of the railing was broken, and the box just happened to fit through it.

Jiang Sen laughed and said, "It's like visiting someone in prison. Take good care of yourself in there, and we'll miss you."

"Get lost!" Wang Jianguo laughed heartily, took the cardboard box, opened it and took a look. "My mom asked me today if we were out of blood sausage. If we weren't, we can't go out now and there's no time to buy some."

"I estimate this situation won't last more than a few days."

Jiang Sen recounted what had happened at Luo Jianshe's house the day before.

After listening, Wang Jianguo said something that was almost identical to what the old cripple said.

"The meeting just ended, and there are definitely a small number of people who are restless. I think they will be fine in a few days."

"Alright, then you can go back. It's freezing cold. I'm going back too."

"I'll come find you in a few days when I'm free!"

Jiang Sen waved to him with his back turned, then got on his bicycle and went back.

However, as he crossed the street, he seemed to see a familiar figure.

The person got into a car.

Jiang Sen frowned, thought for a moment, then shook his head, realizing he must be seeing things.

Based on Huang Liping's past scandals, her reputation is already ruined. What man would want to date her?

You must have misread it.

However, Jiang Sen was unaware that he had not misread the image at all.

The person he saw was Huang Liping, wearing a fashionable red woolen coat, getting into a car.

Bai Wenjie saw the charming Huang Liping and twirled his fingers.

You look beautiful today!

Huang Liping winked and said deliberately, "You mean I wasn't pretty before?"

"She was beautiful before, but she's especially beautiful today."

"Did you call me out today because another dance hall has opened?" Huang Liping asked. "It's only morning, are there any people dancing?"

For several days in a row, Bai Wenjie danced with Huang Liping in a very gentlemanly manner, but in reality, he had been itching to dance with her for a long time.

He started the car and said, "My father has been at work these past few days and hasn't come home, and my mother has gone to play mahjong with someone. I'm getting bored by myself, so I thought I'd take you out for a drive."

"Where to go?"

"You'll know when it arrives."