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

Xili Village is not a large village, with a population of just over a thousand.

Normally, apart from a few gossipy people who often wander the streets, everyone else is busy at home.

However, there's one thing: whenever someone has a wedding or funeral, the news spreads incredibly fast.

Just now, Zhou Fengshou broadcast the list of university admission notices, and people have already started a new round of discussions.

Liu Jia has once again become the main topic of conversation.

Although the Su family's daughter got into university, people talked more about Liu Jia.

Congratulations were naturally limited to a few simple words.

However, there are countless sarcastic and critical remarks about people.

Especially considering that Liu Jia failed the exam, but his divorced wife did, one can easily imagine a lot of possibilities.

Liu Jia was also aware of this.

It is much harder to accept someone's success than to acknowledge their failure.

Therefore, Liu Jia paid no attention to the whispers around him.

As soon as Liu Jia arrived at the entrance of the production team, he saw Zhou Fengshou locking the door.

"Uncle Zhou."

Upon hearing Liu Jiade's voice, Zhou Fengshou quickly turned around.

"Sanzi is here. Do you want to ask about the notice? The messenger just left. I checked it for you just now."

In Zhou Fengshou's eyes, Liu Jia was like a son.

Zhou Fengshou was naturally very concerned about Liu Jia's college entrance exam.

At the time, Zhou Fengshou was also filled with disbelief when he did not see Liu Jiade's registered letter.

But Zhou Fengshou only stopped after the postman had gone through the mail in his hands several times in front of him and confirmed that Liu Jia had not received any letters.

Before Liu Jia could speak, Zhou Fengshou had already reached out and patted Liu Jia on the shoulder.

"Sanzi, don't be discouraged. If you didn't pass this time, there's always next time. We can't let ourselves be defeated."

Liu Jia smiled and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Zhou. I have so many things to do, I'm not going to do something rash."

Liu Jia told Zhou Fengshou that he came not to inquire about the admission notice, but to retrieve it for Guo Xiaoyan.

"Oh, I see. I was just wondering why Guo Xiaoyan filled in our village as the address. So you knew about this?"

Liu Jia nodded.

"When we registered, Guo Xiaoyan and I hadn't completed the formalities yet. Our household registrations were still on the same household registration book, so we just wrote this address down."

After Liu Jia explained it to him, Zhou Fengshou immediately understood and then turned to unlock the door.

"Wait a minute, I'll get it for you."

Liu Jia did not follow Zhou Fengshou into the house, but waited outside.

After receiving Guo Xiaoyan's admission notice, Liu Jia spoke a few more words with Zhou Fengshou before returning home.

When Liu Jia got home, he found his whole family in the yard.

Liu Jianye, Liu Xinguo, Qin Chunyan, and their parents.

Several people sat in a circle, seemingly whispering something.

Upon seeing him approach, they both turned their heads at the same time and simultaneously fell silent.

"Sanzi, you're back?"

Liu Jianye spoke first.

Then, Liu Xinguo casually added, "Mom said we'd be having steamed rice tonight, so your sister-in-law and I came over."

"Sure, want me to cook for you? I'll show you my skills."

Seeing that the whole family was there, Liu Jia also wanted to join in the fun.

However, as soon as the words were spoken, everyone began to refuse.

Qin Chunyan pointed to the basket in front of her, "Sanzi, you can take a break. I've shelled the peanuts. We'll fry some peanuts tonight."

"Yes, didn't you want to eat scrambled eggs with tomatoes? We have extra eggs at home, so we'll make a few more tonight."

"I'm cooking. It's been a long time since I've cooked, and I'm really craving it."

Just as Zhang Guilan said she wanted to fry eggs, Liu Jianye said he wanted to stir-fry vegetables.

The two of them seemed to have worked together perfectly.

Liu Jia was speechless.

I just didn't get into university, it's not like I've cut off all my escape routes, so why are they acting so nervous?

Liu Jia put the notice aside, hooked a small stool over with his foot, and plopped down on it.

"Mom and Dad, brother and sister-in-law, don't talk to me so cautiously. It's just that I didn't get into university. It's not a big deal. Does not getting into university mean I can't live?"

Liu Jia got straight to the point, stating the main issue directly.

Sure enough, after hearing Liu Jia say that, the people opposite him fell silent.

Qin Chunyan lowered her head and squeezed the peanuts hard.

The others began to frown.

"Look at you all, it's like something terrible has happened to me. Whether I go to college or not, our family will still have to live like this. We'll still have to do what we're supposed to do."

"How can that be the same, Sanzi? To put it bluntly, there are countless people in the village waiting to see us make a fool of ourselves. Your failure to pass the exam has made some people quite smug."

After Liu Jianye finished speaking, he rolled his eyes in annoyance.

I don't blame myself for thinking so badly of people; there are just some really bad people out there!

You don't see them when things are going well, but the moment something goes wrong, they suddenly appear.

By adding fuel to the fire, one can turn black into white.

Liu Jianye's gaze swept over the notification letter beside him, and he sighed quietly.

They were envious of Liu Jia's factory.

The topic of his divorce from Guo Xiaoyan became a subject of conversation among those people.

Now, another item has been added.

Seeing the expression on Liu Jianye's face, Liu Jia naturally realized this as well.

"Second brother, if we live with other people's gossip all the time, wouldn't we be driven crazy? Why bother with those people? Let them be."

"Let's get down to business first. I'll drive the tractor all day tomorrow. If there's nothing else, then the tractor deal is settled."

"Brother, you can learn to drive a tractor anytime you want. I have time now, so I'm available whenever you call."

"And second brother, how's things going with you and second sister-in-law? I've been busy these past few days and haven't had a chance to visit her in the hospital. Is her leg feeling any better?"

Liu Jia rattled off a whole bunch of things in one breath.

The university acceptance letter was only mentioned indirectly; the rest of the focus was on the immediate matter.

Seeing that Liu Jia really didn't take this matter lightly, Liu Yutian felt relieved.

Slowly standing up, Liu Yutian carried the tobacco basket into the house.

A smile also appeared on Zhang Guilan's face.

Soon, only the three brothers remained in the yard.

“Hongmei has agreed. In that family, she was just a decoration. After this incident, Hongmei has thought it through and wants to live a good life with me.”

“This is good news. Then you can get your marriage certificate after Sister Hongmei is discharged from the hospital. Look at me, I keep calling her Sister Hongmei and Second Sister-in-law, I’m getting confused myself.”

When Cui Hongmei was mentioned, Liu Jianye's smile broadened.

“What Hongmei and Second Sister-in-law? Aren’t they all the same person? How could you be confused? Sanzi, I’m just worried that you might not be able to think straight right now. Nothing else matters.”

After Liu Jianye finished speaking, Liu Xinguo, who was standing next to him, nodded in agreement.

Liu Jia tossed his head dismissively.

"It's nothing serious, within my tolerance level."

Liu Jianye smiled secretly.

Liu Jia said he believed what he said.

When Guo Xiaoyan said she wanted a divorce, they were worried that Liu Jia might do something rash, so no one dared to mention it at the time.

Fortunately, after making a scene, Liu Jia calmly went through with the divorce, which surprised everyone.

Given what happened before, they felt it was normal that Liu Jia could handle not getting into university so calmly.

The two people in front of them had no idea what kind of experience Liu Jia had gone through to have such an epiphany.

The three brothers talked in the yard for a while, and then the aroma of food wafted from the south room. Zhang Guilan came out with a spatula in her hand.

"Dinner is ready, come in and eat quickly."

Liu Jia stood up.

Liu Jianye chimed in, "Okay, Mom, we'll go over after we wash our hands."

During the meal, no one spoke much.

But Liu Jia could sense that everyone was taking care of his feelings.

Right now, anything I say seems inadequate; only time can heal all wounds.

Early the next morning.

Liu Jia left home early and then drove a tractor from the factory to the city.

Hearing the tractor's sputtering sound, many people on the street showed curiosity on their faces.

"What's Liu Jia up to? Is he going to keep delivering baskets? Didn't he fail his university entrance exams?"

"No wonder Guo Xiaoyan wanted to divorce him before. She must have realized he was useless. Now that Guo Xiaoyan has been admitted to university, there's no way the two of them will remarry."

"Reconciliation? They don't want it. They're city dwellers now. Although Liu Jia runs a factory, who can guarantee making money every day in business?"

"Stop talking! Maybe Liu Jia is holding back a lot of anger!"

"Yes, yes, I heard that when Guo Xiaoyan wanted a divorce, Liu Jia cried and made a scene, refusing to get a divorce no matter what."

Although everyone said to stop talking about it, their eyes widened when the old rumors were mentioned.

At this moment, Liu Jia had no interest in paying attention to the gossip around him.

Sitting in the cockpit, Liu Jia listened carefully to the sound of the engine.

I'm already very skilled at repairing cars; I can tell where the problem is just by the sound it makes.

Just as Liu Jia was about to leave the village, he saw a postman riding a bicycle into the village.

As the postman pedaled his bike forward, Liu Jiade's gaze lingered on him for only a moment before looking away.

These past few days, most universities have been sending out admission notices, and the mail carriers are the ones working the hardest.

Guo Xiaoyan's university admission notice was placed on the passenger seat.

Liu Jia decided not to go to the Guo family's house.

Give the notification letter directly to Guo Xiaolan and have her take it back to Guo Xiaoyan; this will save some time.

Today is my second day of test driving, and it's related to whether or not I'll buy the tractor.

Therefore, whether or not to meet Guo Xiaoyan, or whether or not to personally hand over the university admission letter to her, has become less important.

Ever since learning that Liu Jia failed the college entrance exam, Zhang Dalaba has been talking non-stop.

They talked about all of Liu Jia's past unsavory things.

He is afraid of his wife and is unfilial.

She even recounted how Liu Jia used to throw clods of dirt at her when they were kids.

The gossipy women around didn't argue.

Anyway, it's all just to pass the time and have some fun.

"See that? The messenger is here again. Today he's definitely not delivering a notice."

Zhang Dalaba raised his eyebrows, then spat out the sunflower seed shells from his mouth.

Some things are better left unsaid, though I'm actually secretly gloating.

It's certain that Liu Jia won't get into university!

Just thinking about it makes my heart feel as sweet as if I'd eaten honey!

His own son was not promising, and Liu Jia's life was not always smooth sailing either.

"Young man, young man, stop for a moment. Didn't you just arrive yesterday? Why are you here again today?"

Seeing the postman approaching Zhang Dalaba, they quickly called out to him.

"Oh, there was another registered letter from yesterday that I forgot to deliver, so I brought it over today."

"What registered letter? Whose is it?" Zhang Dalaba asked curiously, his eyes widening instantly.

The postman paused for a moment, then took out the letter from his canvas bag and began to read it as he spoke.

"Liu Jiade, university admission notice."