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

"I want to talk to you about something. Let's call off my relationship with Zhao Bin. I don't think I want to marry someone like that."

Guo Xiaolan looked at Guo Xiaoyan.

After staring at her for a while, Guo Xiaolan finally revealed her inner decision.

Guo Xiaoyan was playing with the ends of her braids, wrapping the unbraided parts around her fingers, then letting go. Her hair would quickly wrap back and return to its original shape.

When she's bored, Guo Xiaoyan always does this habitual action.

But when Guo Xiaolan announced her decision, Guo Xiaoyan was stunned, her little face filled with surprise.

So much so that they forgot to let go of each other's hands.

She gripped the end of her braid tightly, and then her speech became incoherent.

"Sis, what are you saying?"

"Did you and Zhao Bin have a fight? Or is Mom not satisfied with Zhao Bin?"

"Didn't those two just meet at the library today? How can you just let it go like that?"

Guo Xiaoyan had also heard about Zhang Xiuying's desire to meet Zhao Bin.

At first, Guo Xiaoyan also disagreed. After all, her mother was an elder, and it was not pleasant for her to take the initiative to meet her daughter's boyfriend.

Traditionally, people have always believed that men should take the initiative.

Relatively speaking, the woman should be more reserved.

The man hasn't said anything yet, but the woman's parents are already asking to meet him, which feels rather strange.

However, despite Guo Xiaoyan's repeated attempts to change her mother's mind, Zhang Xiuying remained adamant. Seeing that she could not change her mother's decision, Guo Xiaoyan had no choice but to compromise.

This matter was already very inappropriate, and now that they had just met, Guo Xiaolan said she wouldn't date Zhao Bin anymore. Guo Xiaoyan couldn't understand what was going on.

When she looked up again, Guo Xiaolan's brows were furrowed.

"It's my fault. The thought of spending the rest of my life with someone like that makes me feel hopeless. It's like I'm being buried."

"What are you saying? I don't understand. Have you been reading too many books and gotten confused?"

Guo Xiaoyan asked a question instinctively.

When she finally spoke, Guo Xiaoyan's heart skipped a beat.

What I just said were things that Liu Jia often said before.

In the past, whenever Liu Jia encountered someone who spoke in a reserved manner, he would always ask this question.

Tilting his head, staring at himself, he uttered each word one by one from his throat.

"Guo Xiaoyan, what are you saying?"

"Why can't I understand?"

"Have you been reading too much and gotten confused?"

Every time Liu Jia asked her that question, Guo Xiaoyan would roll her eyes at him in annoyance.

After each eye-roll, Liu Jia would obediently quiet down.

Guo Xiaoyan was so surprised that she couldn't believe it herself.

I can remember Liu Jia's question so clearly.

Some things you don't intentionally try to remember, but when you think of them unexpectedly, you realize how unforgettable they are.

After regaining her senses, Guo Xiaoyan hurriedly reached out and touched her cheek.

Fortunately, Guo Xiaolan on the other side did not notice the change in her expression, and Guo Xiaoyan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

“Yan’er, I’ve figured out what happened. Liu Jia is right. It wasn’t someone who wanted to frame us. It was Zhao Bin who did it.”

“I wasn’t sure before, but after seeing the expression on his face today, I’m 100% certain that it was him.”

"Yan'er, I don't want to associate with people like that. I'm scared."

Guo Xiaolan tried her best to remain calm, but her voice still trembled with a hint of tears as she finished speaking.

Now, whenever Guo Xiaolan sees Zhao Bin, she can always recall that scene deep in her heart.

Those people took my father away and smashed up their house.

Cries, shattering sounds, the banging of tables and chairs, and even the sound of shards of glass would suddenly pop into my head.

Guo Xiaolan will never forget the faces of those people.

Originally, this had nothing to do with Zhao Bin, and Guo Xiaolan knew she shouldn't think that way.

However, when Guo Xiaolan saw Zhao Bin's face, her mind would always wander.

This feeling grew stronger and stronger, making it impossible for Guo Xiaolan to calm down.

Like now.

Guo Xiaolan tried to calm herself down, but her body was still trembling uncontrollably.

Guo Xiaoyan sensed that something was wrong with Guo Xiaolan, so she quickly stood up and grabbed her arm.

"Sis, what's wrong? Are you alright? Sit down and have some water."

Guo Xiaoyan pulled Guo Xiaolan to sit down in a chair and hurriedly poured her a glass of water.

The kettle on my desk contains boiled water, which I can drink whenever I want.

Although Guo Xiaolan took the water glass, she showed no intention of drinking it.

Seeing that Guo Xiaoyan had just sat down, Guo Xiaolan continued, "Yan'er, do you think Mom and Dad will be angry if I tell them this idea?"

Guo Xiaoyan frowned.

"Sister, is it because Zhao Bin is using the pretense of being Professor Guo's son-in-law that you don't want to continue seeing him?"

"You still realize that Mom doesn't like Zhao Bin, and you don't want to disappoint her?"

"Or perhaps you've never liked Zhao Bin, and you want to marry someone you like?"

As the younger sister, Guo Xiaoyan felt she would unconditionally support her older sister, but in this matter, Guo Xiaoyan wanted to find out Guo Xiaolan's true thoughts.

Guo Xiaolan shook her head, her voice hoarse.

“I didn’t think that much about it. I was just scared. Ever since I was sure that the person in the supply and marketing cooperative was Zhao Bin, I’ve been terrified.”

If she loved Zhao Bin unconditionally, even if her mother disagreed, Guo Xiaolan felt she would muster the courage to fight back.

However, this was not what I expected.

What Zhao Bin did was frightening, and that feeling of fear was unsettling.

Guo Xiaolan also told Guo Xiaoyan that if the only option besides marrying Zhao Bin was to remain single for life, she would rather choose the latter.

Guo Xiaoyan was shocked.

From childhood to adulthood, Guo Xiaolan has always given me the impression of being gentle and strong.

But now, Guo Xiaoyan saw a hint of stubbornness in Guo Xiaolan's eyes.

That kind of stubbornness is something no one can pull back... resolute.

At that very moment, Guo Xiaoyan suddenly understood.

"Sis, this is no big deal. You and Zhao Bin haven't even started a relationship yet, and it's a long way from engagement and marriage. If you don't want to, just say so."

"Don't put so much pressure on yourself. Even married people get divorced. This is a new era. Don't let those ideas hold you back."

"If you feel passive and repressed when you're with Zhao Bin, then end the relationship as soon as possible and get out of this gloom."

With Guo Xiaoyan's encouragement, Guo Xiaolan no longer felt suffocated.

Guo Xiaolan got up and put the water glass on the table. She asked softly, "Yan'er, can you come out with me and tell Mom about this?"

"Why not? As long as you've thought it through, let's go right now!"

Two minutes later.

Guo Xiaolan and Guo Xiaoyan walked out of the bedroom together.

exactly.

Guo Zhiyuan also walked into the living room carrying a briefcase.

Guo Xiaolan was stunned.

"Why is Dad back early? He's half an hour earlier than usual today!"

Seeing that both of his daughters were looking at him, Guo Zhiyuan hung up his bag. "There was a last-minute training session at school today. Most of the young people went, but a few of us older folks didn't have anything to do, so we came back early."

Guo Xiaoyan smiled and handed Guo Zhiyuan some fruit while talking to him.

"But he came back half an hour early, and look how happy Dad is. He doesn't even realize that he usually works overtime for two hours at a time."

"Look at your mouth, it's so sharp it could spit out knives. I dare not eat this fruit."

"What, is Dad afraid I'll harm you?"

Knowing that Guo Xiaoyan was joking, Guo Zhiyuan smiled along, "You can't eat now, I haven't washed my hands yet."

As her father smiled and went to wash his hands, Guo Xiaoyan turned her gaze to Guo Xiaolan.

Dad's back. Are you going to tell me what you're thinking or not?

Guo Xiaolan was taken aback when Guo Xiaoyan asked her the question.

Guo Xiaolan took a quiet breath and raised her head again.

Guo Xiaoyan understood that she was about to speak.

So Guo Xiaoyan made up her mind that she would help her sister no matter what.

Just as Guo Xiaoyan made up her mind, Guo Zhiyuan returned after washing his hands.

Seeing that his two daughters were still standing still, Guo Zhiyuan felt a little strange.

"What's wrong with you all today? You're usually not here when I come back, but why are you all standing so neatly today?"

"Didn't Dad come home early?" Guo Xiaoyan replied, then looked towards the door.

If Guo Jianjun were to return at this time, their team would gain another capable persuader.

Unfortunately, Guo Jianjun had disappeared at that time.

While Guo Xiaoyan was still pondering, Guo Xiaolan, who was standing next to her, had already spoken.

"Dad, I want to tell you something."

"What's up? If you bought these grapes today, I'll definitely have to compliment you. They taste great, very sweet."

Seeing his two daughters at home, Guo Zhiyuan was in a rare good mood.

Zhang Xiuying, standing next to her, gave a wry smile.

Guo Xiaolan was definitely not talking about the grapes, especially since she had bought them herself.

"Dad, Mom met with Zhao Bin today. I don't know what impression Zhao Bin made on Mom, but I want to tell you my decision first. I want to cut off contact with Zhao Bin. We are not suitable for each other."

Guo Xiaolan mustered her courage and finally spoke her mind.

Guo Zhiyuan was dumbfounded, forgetting to put the grapes in his mouth.

"You said your mother met with Zhao Bin? What happened? I didn't know about this."

Guo Zhiyuan decided to postpone his daughter's decision for the time being, as Zhang Xiuying's meeting with Zhao Bin behind his back was something he found hard to accept.

Zhang Xiuying felt a surge of tension; she hadn't expected Guo Zhiyuan's expression to be so grim.

"Didn't I tell you a couple of days ago when you were discussing this with me? Don't meet with that Zhao Bin, it's completely unnecessary. You agreed to it back then, so why did you change your mind?"

Guo Zhiyuan stared at Zhang Xiuying without moving, his words becoming increasingly sharp.

“We don’t arrange marriages, that’s what you said, so why are you interfering with their relationship?”

"As a mother and as an elder, what does it mean for you to go and see Zhao Bin?"

"Comrade Zhang Xiuying, are you trying to force me into marriage?"

The room was completely silent.

Guo Xiaoyan was certain that if a needle were to fall to the ground at this moment, she would be able to hear it clearly.