Reborn in 1979, with a female educated youth lying next to me.

"What?"

Guo Xiaolan was completely confused and didn't even understand what Zhao Bin was saying.

He pursued me for over four years. Now he's back in the city and has a stable job. Logically speaking, if I agree to his proposal, we should have reached the point of meeting each other's parents, right?

Why is it that their family is in a hurry?

Isn't Zhao Bin worried?

Realizing that his words were somewhat inappropriate, Zhao Bin quickly corrected himself.

"Xiaolan, don't misunderstand. I mean, I'm a little nervous about suddenly having to meet your family."

“There’s nothing to be nervous about. I’ve already told my family about you. I think you’re a good person. We’re not getting any younger. After we meet the parents, if there’s nothing else, we’ll get engaged.”

Guo Xiaolan's expression was not obvious when she said these words.

There was neither the joy of an upcoming engagement nor the excitement of bringing her boyfriend home.

To put it bluntly, it's more like they're completing some kind of task.

The more Guo Xiaolan said this, the more nervous Zhao Bin became.

Before long, his forehead was covered in a layer of sweat.

"So soon? It doesn't seem possible right now, I'm quite busy with work. How about we wait a bit?"

"Sure, you can set the time."

Guo Xiaolan said it calmly, without getting angry.

Just then, a girl with braided pigtails walked over and started urging Guo Xiaolan before she even got close.

"Guo Xiaolan, hurry up and go eat. I'll relieve you from your shift."

Guo Xiaolan smiled, then took out a lunchbox from her schoolbag. "Thank you. I'll come over as soon as I finish eating."

"it is good."

Seeing that Guo Xiaolan was about to leave, Zhao Bin finally came to his senses.

"Xiaolan, since you're going to the cafeteria for lunch, I'll be going now. We'll contact each other again later."

"Ok."

This time, Zhao Bin didn't linger with Guo Xiaolan; he just smiled awkwardly, grabbed the fried dough twist, and left.

Guo Xiaolan didn't care about this.

On her way to the cafeteria, Guo Xiaolan kept thinking about how Liu Jia had stepped in to help her out of that predicament.

At that time, Liu Jia seemed to say without even thinking that the twisted dough sticks were his.

That's really loyal.

I thought of Zhao Bin, who bought the fried dough twists, again.

Guo Xiaolan suddenly felt that Zhao Bin's image had become much smaller.

At that moment, Zhao Bin was probably truly bewildered.

That's why he didn't react as quickly as Liu Jia.

Overall, Liu Jia's adaptability is stronger.

Guo Xiaolan entered the cafeteria with a smile on her face.

……

Liu Jia never expected that what happened in the library would lead to Zhao Bin relentlessly pursuing her.

There were still books in the library, so Liu Jia went to the state-run restaurant for a meal.

As soon as I stepped out, I ran into Zhao Bin at the crossroads.

Zhao Bin stood straight, as if he was deliberately waiting for him.

Liu Jia was a little puzzled, but he still went over.

It wasn't to pay attention to Zhao Bin, but because Zhao Bin was leaning against his bicycle.

"Liu Jia, right? Can we talk? I've been waiting for you here for a long time."

Before Liu Jia could even stand still, Zhao Bin had already made it clear what his purpose was in waiting for Liu Jia.

At this moment, Zhao Bin was still holding half a twisted dough stick in his hand.

It's still that orchid finger gesture.

Liu Jia wanted to laugh.

This guy said he waited a long time, so he must have gotten hungry along the way and ate the fried dough twists he bought for Guo Xiaolan.

"Alright, what do you need me for?"

Liu Jia took out his keys, gesturing for Zhao Bin to move aside, as he was about to unlock the car.

Zhao Bin, being quite sensible, voluntarily stepped aside.

But his mouth didn't stop.

"I'm here because of Guo Xiaolan, Liu Jia. Can you explain your relationship with Guo Xiaolan?"

Zhao Bin's voice wasn't loud, but there was a hint of impatience in his tone.

Liu Jia's brows furrowed instinctively.

If it's already pushed into the keyhole, the bicycle can be opened with just a slight turn.

However, Liu Jia stopped what he was doing.

Liu Jia raised his head again, his eyes narrowing into slits.

"Does this have anything to do with you?"

Liu Jia disliked Zhao Bin's arrogant attitude; in short, he was annoyed.

Zhao Bin, who was on the other side, spoke up.

"Of course it's related. You've damaged my image in front of Guo Xiaolan more than once, so I have the right to know why you did it."

Liu Jia stepped forward.

Have you ever heard the saying?

"What?"

"It's better to fight with a gentleman than to speak a word to a petty person."

Zhao Bin frowned as he pondered, then his eyes widened in surprise.

"Liu Jia, are you calling me a villain?"

"What makes you say that? What evidence do you have?"

"Let me tell you, don't think that just because you're good with words you're a gentleman!"

"Even if you're a gentleman, you're a hypocrite!"

Liu Jia sneered.

This person is completely unreasonable!

He doesn't speak when he should, but spouts a whole set of excuses when he shouldn't.

If you're so capable, why didn't you utter a single word when Guo Xiaolan's superiors were inspecting the place?

Now, is it effective to speak to yourself like setting off a cannon?

However, despite feeling uneasy, Liu Jia was still clear-headed.

Spending time on this kind of person is a complete waste!

"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'm leaving. Let's leave what you just said at that. We didn't know each other before, and we won't have any contact in the future."

Liu Jia's words were harsh, but they truly reflected his thoughts.

As he spoke, Liu Jia continued what he was doing.

The bicycle lock was opened, and Liu Jia kicked the seat with his leg.

Just as he was about to kick the pedal, Zhao Bin suddenly said something.

"Liu Jia, I hope you won't bother Guo Xiaolan anymore, or I won't be polite to you!"

I go!

In broad daylight, someone actually threatened me?

Liu Jia's anger flared up instantly!

"What are you talking about? Are you still asleep? I'm warning you, don't spout nonsense without evidence. You're not wearing open-crotch pants anymore, you need to be responsible for your words!"

"You..." Zhao Bin trembled with anger, his words barely forming a coherent sentence, "How can you be so rude?"

"When it comes to manners, it depends on who you're talking to. As for you, forget about it!"

After saying that, Liu Jia added another sentence.

"Remember this: from now on, if you ever frame me and Guo Xiaolan again, I'll beat you to a pulp!"

After giving Zhao Bin a big eye roll, Liu Jia rode away on his bicycle.

Zhao Bin had hoped to glean some information from Liu Jia, but instead he was subjected to a torrent of abuse. He gritted his teeth in fury!

Guo Xiaolan said that Liu Jia was a relative of their family, which was absolutely impossible!

The Guo family was a prominent and scholarly family.

The family, composed of a lady from a prominent family and a professor, raised children who were all outstanding.

There would never be a relative as ill-mannered as Liu Jia in their social circle!

When I mentioned Guo Xiaolan's relationship with Liu Jia earlier, Liu Jia seemed a little anxious.

In other words, he must have felt guilty.

Could it be that Guo Xiaolan has found a new suitor since returning to the city?

I have a competitor now!

A strong sense of unease rose in Zhao Bin's heart, and then his hand clenched into a fist.

After returning to the city, I have been working hard to perform and had just established myself in my new workplace when all this trouble came up.

Guo Xiaolan wanted to take herself home.

But then a man named Liu Jia appeared.

Moreover, some things haven't been resolved yet...

The things at hand are a tangled mess, which instinctively makes one irritable.

Looking at the blazing sun overhead, Zhao Bin wiped his sweat and left dejectedly.

And this moment.

Liu Jia is pedaling the bicycle with all his might.

Cui Hongmei was hospitalized, and Liu Jianye kept it on his mind.

I need to expedite the handling of various matters.

Only in this way can Liu Jianye find time to spend with Cui Hongmei.

At this time, Cui Hongmei needed care, and it wasn't enough for Hongmei's mother to be alone at the hospital.

Liu Jia has already made reasonable arrangements for the things at hand.

Liu Jia felt annoyed whenever he thought about this man who had suddenly appeared.

Strange to say.

The two daughters of the Guo family are really unlucky.

Guo Xiaoyan met Cao Xiangyang.

How did Guo Xiaolan, a perfectly good person, end up running into this kind of person?

Liu Jia was certain that the person from just now was definitely not a good person!

Selfish, domineering, unforgiving when in the right, and able to find excuses even when in the wrong.

If Guo Xiaolan really associates with that kind of person, she'll suffer in the future.

Putting everything else aside, that man's heart is smaller than a pinhead; based on that alone, Guo Xiaolan will never enjoy happiness.

This one thing alone made Liu Jia think about it for a long time.

Finally, Liu Jia shook his head and laughed self-deprecatingly.

"It's really unnecessary to worry about something so important. Why bother with so much? A person's fate is determined by heaven. Worrying and straining won't help."

He never wanted to have any further contact with the Guo family. As for Guo Xiaolan, let her do whatever she wants!

Liu Jia adjusted his mood and felt much lighter.

……

Two days later, Li Zhenhe told Liu Jia that their request to rent a car from the supply and marketing cooperative had been approved.

"Really? Brother Li, you're amazing! What did you say? They actually agreed to lend out this public property? That's unbelievable!"

Liu Jia was so excited that his voice rose considerably.

After hearing this, Li Zhenhe quickly looked around and thankfully no one was looking in their direction.

"Sanzi, let me correct you. They're not agreeing to lend it out, they're renting it. They have to pay for it. We're not using them for free."

Li Zhenhe was extremely serious; he spoke without even blinking.

When Liu Jia is not involved, Li Zhenhe is a staunch employee of the Red Star Supply and Marketing Cooperative.

However, when it comes to Liu Jia and the bamboo basket factory, Li Zhenhe will categorize himself as being on Liu Jia's side.

So all they talk about is "us!"

Liu Jia smiled and gave a perfunctory reply.

"I know, I know. We're spending real money, so we have to cherish our time and make the most of every minute."

"That's right. We should give off as much heat as we can, and the same goes for this car. We need to fully realize its value!"

Liu Jia gasped.

How do you say that?

Other people's cars have tires, and other people's mules have power!

Since they're all rented anyway, it would be a waste to save money on them!

Li Zhenhe is in this state now.

"Have you finished writing down the list of supply and marketing cooperatives? We need to think carefully about how to proceed."

Seeing that Liu Jia didn't speak, Li Zhenhe urged him again from the side.

“It’s already written down. How about this route? Our first stop is the Red Star Supply and Marketing Cooperative, then the second stop is here, and this is the third stop…”

Liu Jia took out a piece of paper, held out his hand, and pointed out each place to Li Zhenhe.

Li Zhenhe listened and nodded.

Li Zhenhe was very satisfied with the transportation route set by Liu Jia.

"Well done, Sanzi. You don't drive often, but you're better than me, a professional driver. That's impressive!"

"Brother Liu, don't flatter me. It took me a lot of effort to create this route map."

"Don't be modest. Excessive modesty is arrogance. However, I'd like to add something to this trip. Since we're already out here, if the opportunity arises, let's bring back something too. What do you think?"

Li Zhenhe's eyes began to light up.

Liu Jia immediately understood his meaning and replied.

"Sure, why not? The basket is empty anyway, might as well not waste it."

"I knew it! You'd support me!"

Li Zhenhe grinned from ear to ear and immediately started rubbing his hands together.