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

What a great opportunity!

Gone!

I thought I'd get something out of today, but it all fell through because the boss locked the door.

This rollercoaster of emotions left Li Zhenhe feeling exhausted, and finally, he slowly left with the other drivers.

……

These past two days.

There are only two things that are being discussed most enthusiastically in Xili Village.

One thing is that Liu Jia's business is growing bigger and bigger, and jeeps are coming to visit him.

The other thing is Zhang Yanzi's marriage to Da Chuizi.

In order to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, Zhang Dalaba deliberately moved up his son's wedding date. Although Zhang Yanzi's family was not very willing, everyone had seen what happened that night, so they had no choice but to agree.

As the date drew near, the loudmouth's family was overjoyed, but Zhang Yanzi's family was shrouded in gloom.

Especially Zhang Yanzi's mother, her face was so pale it looked like she could cry.

Whenever someone came to her house, Swallow's mother would chatter on and on, and finally send them off with tears in her eyes.

Those who know understand that Yanzi's mother felt somewhat resentful that her daughter had married Da Chuizi.

Anyone who didn't know better would think something terrible had happened to Zhang Yanzi's family.

That morning, before it was time to go to work, after finishing her breakfast, Yanzi's mother went straight to the door without even cleaning up the dishes.

Seeing someone walking this way, Swallow's mother began to sigh again, feigning concern.

"Swallow's mother, what's wrong? Why are you out so early today?"

The one asking the question was Aunt Liu, from the family at the east end of the village.

Hearing someone ask, Swallow's mother sighed even louder.

"Nothing, I'm just feeling down. Where are you going, Aunt Liu?"

Aunt Liu stopped and habitually patted the corner of her clothes.

“I’m going to take a walk in the west of the village. I twisted my wrist a couple of days ago and can’t go to work at the production team. I’m just idling at home anyway, so I might as well take a walk.”

After listening, Yanzi's mother fixed her gaze on Aunt Liu's arm.

I hadn't noticed it at all until she said it.

Hearing her say this, Yanzi's mother then noticed that Aunt Liu had a rope around her neck, which was hanging from her right arm.

"Oh dear, a wrist injury is a real problem. You can't do anything properly now. You have to take good care of it and make sure it doesn't leave any lasting damage."

"That's right, you've caused so much trouble. What's wrong with you? Why are you out here relaxing?"

Swallow's mother rolled her eyes, pouted, and glanced in the direction of home.

"My daughter is getting married and will belong to someone else from now on. I'm not happy about it."

“This is a happy occasion, why would you be unhappy? Isn’t Hammer’s family from our village too? They’re so close, your daughter can come back as many times a day as she wants.”

Aunt Liu was telling the truth; it's always better to have your in-laws right under your nose than for your daughter to marry far away.

But that wasn't what Yanzi's mother was thinking.

I raised my daughter for over ten years, hoping she would marry into a good family and I could enjoy a good life with her.

Unexpectedly, she ended up marrying into Zhang Dalaba's family.

What kind of family they are!

The whole family is lazy, gluttonous, and doesn't do any work. The man Yanzi is going to marry is also a notorious lazybones in the village. How can they expect to have a good life in the future?

Although her daughter wasn't exceptionally beautiful, she was still quite good-looking among her peers. Yanzi's mother was even thinking of marrying Yanzi to a city man in the future.

They eat government food and have access to government-supplied grain, so their daughters don't have to suffer any hardship.

Now, what I think in my mind and what I actually do in real life are completely different... like heaven and earth!

The dowry offered by Big Hammer's family was not low, but they didn't think much of this person!

Swallow's mother hesitated, and Aunt Liu immediately understood her little scheme.

“Mother Yanzi, don’t make yourself upset. Everyone has their own destiny, which is predetermined in their past life. There’s no use in being anxious.”

"But what do you think our Yanzi will do after marrying into a family like that? How will she live her life?"

Just thinking about that lazy and ugly big hammer made Swallow's mother's mouth water.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. The wedding is in a few days, right? Don't forget to let us know then, and we'll all come to help out."

"I know, I know."

After rambling on for a while, knowing that nothing she said would make a difference, Yanzi's mother returned to the courtyard with a long face.

Zhang Yanzi was sitting on a bench in a daze, while her mother, looking dejected, didn't even notice her return.

"What are you standing there for? What time is it? Hurry up and get ready to go to work!"

Swallow's mother was in a bad mood, and her expression was not pleasant when she spoke.

Zhang Yanzi was even more distracted.

"Why go to work? The date they set is coming up soon, and someone has to stay home."

"You don't need to worry about this. I'll keep track of it at home. You can go do whatever you need to do."

As soon as Yanzi's mother finished speaking, Zhang Yanzi stood up abruptly, stomped her feet hard, and went back to the north room.

Swallow's mother reached out and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, coughed twice, and then plopped down on the bench where Zhang Yanzi had been sitting.

The day is almost here, and more and more people are coming to our house.

At that time, no one was well-off.

However, when someone gets married or betroths their daughter, people will still give a gift.

Someone gave me money.

Give things to people.

No matter what someone gives you, the host will write it down in a notebook so that they can return it later if something happens to the recipient.

Those who have some spare change will give one dollar, and those who have more will give two dollars.

Those who were struggling financially would be given some items.

Most people give eggs, some give rice, some give peanuts, and some give red dates, all for good luck.

Although there weren't many items, people were very particular about what they gave; whatever they gave, they would wrap it in red cloth.

The eggs and rice were also covered with red cloth.

Firstly, it looks festive, and secondly, it's for good luck.

“We don’t have any powerful or influential relatives. At most, we can get some eggs and rice from them. Don’t expect anyone to give you a basin or something; you have to buy it yourself.”

"That's why I say, a woman's fear of marrying the wrong man is absolutely true. If you had married someone who had a government-subsidized job, would we still be struggling so much?"

"Tell me about the things you've done, how come they're all so shabby!"

Swallow's mother was in a bad mood, and as she spoke, she brought up the incident from that night again.

Zhang Yanzi suddenly rushed out of the house, looking like she had her fur standing on end.

"What's wrong? Now you think I'm embarrassing you? Where were you before? You should have beaten me to death that night!"

"When you were receiving the bride price from Big Hammer's family, you were all smiles. Now you're complaining that he's not a government-subsidized household. Why didn't you say that when you were receiving the money?"

"Do you think I wanted to marry into their family? It's just that I had no choice. If things get tough, it'll be me who suffers, not you!"

Zhang Yanzi launched into a tirade, leaving Yanzi's mother completely bewildered.

"I... what did I say? Why are you in such a hurry? What, as your daughter, do you still expect me to call you 'Mom'? Let me tell you, you think you can put me above your head? No way!"

Zhang Yanzi sneered.

His words became increasingly sharp.

"You did the good deed, you took the money, and in the end I'm the one who gets blamed. Why am I so unlucky? Look at the dowry you prepared for me! That eighty-odd yuan all went into your pocket!"

"Fine, you heartless ingrate, I've seen through you now. Even if you marry into the same village, I won't benefit from your marriage!"

"You raised me all these years just to drain me dry. You might as well just stab me to death!"

Zhang Yanzi vented all her anger on her mother.

Swallow's mother was not easy to get along with either. As she spoke, she lowered her head and rushed towards Zhang Yanzi.

He looked like a bull that had put all its strength into it!

Zhang Yanzi glanced at it sideways, then turned around immediately!

Swallow's mother missed her target and fell flat on her face.

"Oh God, I can't live like this anymore! How am I supposed to go on living? I can't take it anymore!"

Swallow's mother plopped down on the ground, slapping her thighs frantically with both hands and yelling at the top of her lungs.

Zhang Yanzi didn't even look at it before turning around and heading to the production team.

When they reached the crossroads, Zhang Yanzi slowed her pace considerably, and then her gaze became resolute.

In three days, the Hammer family will be coming to get married.

Time is running out.

Swallow's mother shouted for more than half an hour.

This period coincides with the time when people go to work.

So before construction even started, many people started discussing Big Hammer and Zhang Yanzi's marriage again.

"Yanzi's mother must be very unhappy. People have already spread the word that the Zhang family's daughter must marry a city man, or she'd rather remain an old maid!"

"That's great, she'll be marrying Big Hammer soon. I wonder what Swallow's mother is thinking."

"What else can she think? She's angry. I heard that Yanzi's mother has been sighing every day lately, and she still doesn't want her daughter to marry into that family."

"That's not a matter of whether she wants to or not. Zhang Yanzi's reputation is so bad. Unless she marries someone from out of town, which young man from the nearby villages would dare to marry someone like her?"

……

The people were speaking in hushed tones, but the meaning in their eyes was very clear.

When Zhang Yanzi and Da Chuizi's marriage is mentioned, many people think of Zhou Caixia and Li Zhenhe.

Zhou Caixia and Zhang Yanzi were about the same age, but the men they were going to marry were completely different.

Zhang Yanzi also felt very embarrassed.

Every time I see Zhou Caixia, I avoid her from a distance.

This time, although she didn't hear everything everyone was saying, Zhang Yanzi still knew what was going on.

If I had gotten together with Liu Jia back then, I could have held my head high in front of Zhou Caixia.

After all, everyone knows that Old Zhou's daughter has liked Liu Jia for quite some time.

Although Liu Jia has been divorced, he is now living a very successful and glamorous life.

In the future, I will be able to enjoy a life of luxury.

Unfortunately, the person she's going to marry is a useless, unattractive hammer...

"Why? Why did she get to marry so well!"

Zhang Yanzi's eyes were practically spitting fire, filled with resentment.

I don't want to stay in this lousy village for another second, and that disgusting big hammer—just thinking about his face makes me want to vomit!

Zhang Yanzi was frowning when she suddenly saw a familiar figure.

Liu Jia!

At first, Zhang Yanzi thought she was seeing things, but as Liu Jiachao got closer and closer, Zhang Yanzi became more and more certain.

For several days in a row, the production team had not seen Liu Jia. How come they saw him now?

Zhang Yanzi's gaze followed Liu Jia's figure forward, her face filled with doubt.

Liu Jia, however, did not notice what was happening over there.

Surrounded by a group of people, Liu Jia didn't know which question to answer first.

"Sanzi, it's been several days! What have you been up to?"

"Who drove that Jeep that day? They had quite the airs!"

"Haven't seen Jianye for days, what have you been up to?"

Are they still hiring at the factory?

Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Liu Jia smiled along with them.

After answering everyone's questions one by one, Liu Jia then walked up to Zhou Fengshou.

Li Zhenhe knew about his plan, but Zhou Fengshou was still unaware.

Liu Jia still needs to have a word with Zhou Fengshou.

But before Liu Jia could speak, Zhou Fengshou brought up another matter.