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

Zhou Fengshou did not refuse and agreed immediately.

Liu Yutian then came to his senses and said apologetically, "Look how confused I am. Don't just stand there, come in quickly."

"Then let's go in together."

Zhou Fengshou echoed Liu Yutian's words.

To be honest, Zhou Fengshou also felt a little regretful.

A few years ago, people couldn't get enough to eat and were so hungry they ate tree bark. Life is better now, but my son got divorced.

Anyone would probably be confused if they encountered something this upsetting.

It would be strange if he weren't confused.

As everyone entered the house, Zhang Guilan hurriedly took out a thermos, then washed an enamel cup outside before rushing in.

The gifts Guo Jianjun brought filled the square table, but the atmosphere in the room was very oppressive.

Guo Xiaoyan kept her head down, her eyes slightly moist.

From the moment she was sent to the countryside as an educated youth, she had been looking forward to the day she would return to the city. Now that day had finally arrived, Guo Xiaoyan couldn't feel happy.

I didn't feel as relaxed as I had imagined; instead, I felt a bit heavy-hearted.

Watching Zhang Guilan's busy figure at the door, Guo Xiaoyan opened her mouth, but in the end, she didn't say anything.

"Xiaoyan, I rushed over here after the paperwork was done, and I didn't have time to tell you. Have you packed your things yet?"

Seeing that Guo Xiaoyan was distracted, Guo Jianjun urged her to hurry up.

"There's nothing to tidy up, it'll be done in a bit."

"Okay, then hurry up and get busy. After you pick me up, we'll go pick up Xiaolan together."

Guo Jianjun did not directly say he was leaving, but he revealed the news in his conversation with Guo Xiaoyan.

Guo Jianjun was a little nervous when he said these words.

She wanted to use these words to gauge the Liu family's attitude and see if things were as her father had said—that Liu Jia truly agreed to Guo Xiaoyan leaving.

Liu Yutian was smoking a pipe, his expression somewhat somber.

In contrast, Liu Jia's expression was much more natural.

When Liu Jia heard that he was going to take Guo Xiaoyan with him, he nodded in agreement.

"Guo Xiaoyan, hurry up and get ready. Do you need our help?"

Liu Jia asked the question.

Guo Xiaoyan was about to turn around, but when she heard Liu Jia ask that question, she rolled her eyes at him.

"Need not."

She coldly uttered two words, and Guo Xiaoyan wished she could add another.

Liu Jia, do you really want me to leave?

Guo Xiaoyan had taken Liu Jia's coldness these past few days as him being stubborn. Now that she was really leaving, why was he still so eager to send her away?

Has Liu Jia changed, or was the relationship of the past three years just a lie?

Thinking about Liu Jia's changes, Guo Xiaoyan felt a wave of disorientation wash over her again.

Ignoring what Guo Jianjun and Liu Yutian were saying, Guo Xiaoyan went into the inner room and slowly sat down on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed).

As soon as I looked up, I saw the bamboo bed where Liu Jia was sleeping.

Guo Xiaoyan has been thinking a lot these past two days.

I feel very fortunate to have met Liu Jia during these years of working in the countryside.

Guo Xiaoyan was well aware of Liu Jia's feelings for her, but what she admired most was Liu Jia's trustworthiness.

In the three years, Liu Jia never did anything out of line.

If I really have to admit I feel guilty, it's because I've let the Liu family down.

After all, this marriage was purposeful from the very beginning...

outhouse.

Zhang Guilan poured water for Guo Jianjun and Zhou Fengshou.

Guo Jianjun also unpacked the cigarettes with filters he had brought.

"Uncle Liu, before I came, my father instructed me to make sure I delivered his message."

He said, "Thank you for taking care of Xiaoyan over the past three years. Even if Xiaoyan and Liu Jia can't be husband and wife in the future, our two families will still be relatives and visit each other."

At this point, Guo Jianjun paused, then his gaze settled on Liu Jia.

"If you need anything, come to the city and find us. We will help you without hesitation if there is anything we can do to help you."

Liu Jia smiled.

"okay, I get it."

Seeing this, Zhou Fengshou's hand trembled, and the filter tip almost fell to the ground between his two fingers.

What's going on with Liu Jia?

Why is it different from what I expected?

The Guo family has all come and are about to take Guo Xiaoyan away, but this kid doesn't seem sad at all.

Has he finally figured it out?

But on second thought, Zhou Fengshou felt that this was not bad either.

A short, sharp pain is worse than a long, drawn-out one. Since we can't spend our whole lives together, it's not a bad thing to get a divorce sooner rather than later.

Given Liu Jia's current age, it shouldn't be too difficult for him to marry another woman.

After taking a couple of sips of water, Liu Yutian looked up and said, "You guys keep chatting, I'll go get some food, and we can eat before I leave."

After saying that, Liu Yutian stood up.

Guo Jianjun also stood up, saying, "Uncle, don't bother, we won't eat."

"No way! You've come all this way, how can you leave without eating? I'll slaughter a chicken and stew it, it'll be ready in no time."

When Guo Jianjun entered the room, he saw the chicken coop at the base of the south wall.

It's called a chicken coop, but it's really just a circle made of thick branches to keep the chickens from running around.

There are two chickens in the whole coop.

If you stew one of these, the egg production will decrease.

"Uncle, really, it's not necessary. My younger sister and I have to pick up my older sister later, and it's a long way."

Hearing Guo Jianjun say this, Liu Yutian looked up at the sky and then looked at Liu Jia with a troubled expression.

"Dad, it's getting late. They have to drive tonight. Let's eat when we have time."

Actually, it was late at night, but there was another reason, which Liu Jia was too embarrassed to say.

Both of my hens have started brooding. No matter which one I stew, I'll lose a brood of chicks. It's heartbreaking to think about.

Guo Xiaoyan stood at the door, her lips bitten tightly, her eyes fixed on Liu Jia.

At her feet, Guo Xiaoyan carried only a few clothes in her military green canvas bag; she hadn't brought anything else.

After he finished tidying up, did Liu Jia really have nothing to say to him?

Thinking of the two bars of soap in the bamboo basket, Guo Xiaoyan quietly lowered her eyes.

When did he give himself this soap?

Are you embarrassed because so many people are watching?

Guo Xiaoyan was in a daze when she heard Zhou Fengshou mention the basket.

"Are those baskets by the door a new style? They look quite nice."

Liu Jia quickly picked up the conversation.

"Of course, I just bought it from the supply and marketing cooperative in the city today. I was just thinking of going to your house later."

"Why are you coming to my house?"

Zhou Fengshou looked puzzled. He had wanted to bring up something to ease the atmosphere since everyone was silent, but he didn't expect Liu Jia to say that he wanted to go to his house.

So, out of instinct, Zhou Fengshou casually asked a question.

"I need to discuss something with Caixia."

Liu Jia's casual remark made Guo Xiaoyan's heart skip a beat!

I don't believe Liu Jia's nonsense at all!

What do you mean, "I want to discuss something with Zhou Caixia"? Liu Jia just wants to deliver soap to Zhou Caixia!

He had previously said that he had found someone else, but Liu Jia wouldn't admit it. Now, he's even bought a token of their love!

Guo Xiaoyan tried to calm herself down, but her chest was still rising and falling due to her rapid breathing.

Reaching out, she tossed her braided hair behind her, gripped the doorframe tightly, and said something with reddened eyes.

"Brother, wait a moment, I need to talk to Liu Jia about something."