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

Excitement aside...

Every time Zhou Caijuan thought about how Zhao Xiaochao wouldn't let Liu Jia come to her house to propose marriage, her heart sank lower and lower.

I should be able to find out the reason by noon today and get a result for myself.

So even though she was nervous, Zhou Caijuan was still very much looking forward to it.

Regardless of whether this relationship ends well or not, at least I can give myself an explanation.

With her resolve strengthened, Zhou Caijuan hurried over to the production team.

We'll be late if we go any later.

……

Looking at the calendar in front of him, Liu Jia frowned deeply.

It is now 1979, and soon farmers across the country will experience tremendous changes.

They are currently isolated from the outside world, and many messages don't reach them.

However, according to Liu Jia's memory, some places had already begun to implement the household responsibility system.

I believe it won't be long before this gust of wind blows to Xili Village.

At that time, everyone will warmly welcome the household contract responsibility system.

The land allocated to individuals is no longer in their own hands, and work points are no longer recorded when working for the production team. Everything will undergo tremendous changes due to the household contract responsibility system.

The business at the brick factory will definitely get better and better as people's living standards improve.

Indeed, that's when the tractor came in handy.

Therefore, it is essential to lay a solid foundation before proceeding.

Liu Jia's brows furrowed even more deeply.

Should we go and take another look at the New Era Brick Factory?

"Sanzi, it's time to eat. You should go home. I'll keep watch here."

Hearing Liu Jianye's voice, Liu Jia finally came to his senses.

I glanced at the time; it really was getting late.

"Second brother, you should go back. I'll stay here. You've been running back and forth between the factory and the hospital these past few days. You must be very tired. You can rest at home for a while if you go back."

Cui Hongmei's leg injury is healing well, but she cannot be discharged from the hospital yet.

So, after finishing his work, Liu Jianye would go to the hospital to take care of Cui Hongmei.

The Cui family was naturally happy to see that someone could help them.

Over time.

Liu Jianye unexpectedly became the main person in charge of taking care of Cui Hongmei.

Aside from helping Cui Hongmei to the toilet, Hongmei's mother was never in the ward.

Even when doctors and nurses ask, Hongmei Niang will give a prepared reason.

As people get older, their legs and feet become less agile, and seeing their daughter suffer so much gives them a headache.

Although everyone knew what Hongmei was thinking, after hearing her say that, they couldn't really refute her later.

In addition, Liu Jianye worked hard without complaint, so everyone turned a blind eye to it.

If the parties involved don't say anything, what right do these bystanders have to bring it up?

Cui Hongmei was anxious.

I've had several big arguments with my mother about this, but each time I only get angrier and nothing changes.

In response, Liu Jianye repeatedly advised Cui Hongmei that he was taking care of her willingly.

No matter what happens, you must adjust your emotions and take good care of your injuries. Only in this way can you be discharged from the hospital as soon as possible.

After Liu Yutian learned about this, he only told Liu Jianye to take good care of Cui Hongmei, and said nothing else.

Liu Jia and Liu Xinguo felt sorry for Liu Jianye, so they took on most of the factory's tasks.

Like now.

In order to allow Liu Jianye to go back and rest earlier, Liu Jia volunteered to work shifts at the factory.

"Sanzi, I know you're good to me, and I appreciate your kindness. But this isn't something that can be resolved in a day or two, and besides, my body can still handle it."

Liu Jianye told Liu Jia that the current situation was nothing to worry about, and that he was in good health.

But Liu Jia blurted out something.

"What, do you have to ruin your health before you give in?"

"Look at what you're saying, as if I'm a stubborn duck that's already cooked."

"You still know that? I'm telling you, the reason I'm telling you to go back and get some rest isn't just for your sake, it's for my sister-in-law's. Go back now!"

Liu Jianye felt a warmth in his heart.

"Okay, I'll go back and eat first. I'll come over and relieve you after I finish eating. You drive the tractor around every day, it must be tiring!"

"Alright, alright, let's go back now. It's almost time to eat. If we don't go back, our parents will start to worry."

Upon hearing Liu Jia's words, Liu Jianye nodded hastily.

After Liu Jianye left, Liu Jia couldn't get his thoughts back together.

With a sigh, Liu Jia opened the window.

The weather is a bit overcast today, and the wind blowing in from outside is a bit chilly; it might rain soon.

If it really rains, people won't have to go to work in the production team.

This is undoubtedly a great thing for some teenagers, but it's a different story for adults.

If you don't work, you don't get work points, and if you don't get work points, you can't exchange them for money.

No money means no food.

Almost every household has experienced this kind of life.

Especially in spring, that's when there's a real shortage of food.

But better days are coming soon.

After the household responsibility system was implemented, as long as everyone worked hard, they were able to fill their stomachs.

Although he was still thinking about what had just happened, Liu Jia was no longer able to concentrate.

My stomach is a little hungry; it's already starting to rumble.

Pushing open the door, Liu Jia went straight to Zhao Xiaochao's room.

Just as I reached the door, a loud voice rang out.

"I'm warning you beforehand, this stir-fried cabbage tastes perfect today. I've tasted it myself. If anyone says it's not salty enough, then add salt to your own bowl! It's none of my business if you die from how salty it is!"

The speaker was Zhao Xiaochao, and it was more like he was shouting at the top of his lungs than speaking.

Upon hearing just that, Liu Jia's lips curled up in a smile.

This Zhao Xiaochao is really good at making a fuss!

It's just stir-fried cabbage. It's fine if it's a little salty, or a little bland. Can't I even say anything about it?

Normally, Liu Jia doesn't like to eat Chinese cabbage.

However, after hearing Zhao Xiaochao say that, Liu Jia became curious.

I'm having dinner with them today!

Try Zhao Xiaochao's stir-fried cabbage for yourself and see what it tastes like!

What Liu Jia found strange was that no one refuted Zhao Xiaochao's words.

That doesn't make much sense.

Among this group, Zhao Xiaochao held considerable prestige.

But when these young men get into a fight, they don't give anyone face.

Zhao Xiaochao was making such a racket, yet no one said anything to him?

Did the sun rise in the west today?

Liu Jia raised an eyebrow and strode inside.

"I'm not going back today, I'll eat here. Who just mentioned stir-fried cabbage? Is one enough for me?"

As soon as Liu Jia finished speaking, Zhao Xiaochao immediately perked up his ears, and casually put the spatula in his hand aside.

"Third Brother, if you're going to eat here, that would be our honor. There's definitely enough food for us!"

"Stop joking. I just heard you telling everyone not to say there was no smell of smoke. Is that true?"

Hearing Liu Jia ask this, Zhao Xiaochao scratched his head sheepishly.

"Brother, you have no idea how difficult these people are to deal with!"

"You know, it's so hot, and I'm sweating buckets cooking for them, and they still complain about this and that. They don't know how to be considerate of others."

"Even if my cooking wasn't very good, I still put in a lot of effort, right?"

Liu Jia looked at the people around him.

They really didn't say anything.

Seeing the situation before him, Liu Jia sat on the bench and said, "Nobody said anything to you, but you're acting all dramatic. Can you eat now? Hurry up, I'm starving."

"Eat up, eat up! What are you all standing there for? Come and eat! We're eating with Third Brother today!"

Zhao Xiaochao invited the others to sit down as well.

Soon, a square table was surrounded by people.

In the middle of the table was a bowl of stir-fried cabbage.

There wasn't much oil in it; the only difference in color was the limp cabbage topped with a few scallions.

Liu Jia picked up a steamed bun, then picked up a piece of stir-fried cabbage with his chopsticks in front of everyone and put it directly into his mouth.

"Third Brother, how's the food? My cooking is pretty good, isn't it?"

Zhao Xiaochao craned his neck, seeking praise, but Liu Jia simply pursed his lips.

To be honest, the taste was really not good.

What are you stir-frying?

It was so watery, almost like boiled cabbage.

How much water did you add?

"It wasn't much. I was afraid it would burn, so I only added a spoonful. But the cabbage released water when I was stir-frying it, so it turned out like this."

"Alright, alright, just make do with this. I'll cook you some hot and sour cabbage later so you can try my cooking."

Thinking of the spicy and sour cabbage he made, Liu Jia involuntarily swallowed.

There's really no secret to it; you just need to add more chili peppers and more vinegar.

Once it has flavor, the food tastes good.

Just as Liu Jia was about to say something to the person in front of him, Zhou Caixia's voice suddenly came from the window.

"Zhao Xiaochao, come here for a moment."

Everyone present was stunned by these words.

People first looked at Zhao Xiaochao with puzzlement, and then at Liu Jia who was eating.

Liu Jia was also completely baffled.

When Liu Jia left work just now, he didn't see Zhou Caixia leave, so he thought Zhou Caixia had already left.

Unexpectedly, at this time of day, Zhou Caixia called Zhao Xiaochao.

What happened?

Liu Jia's eyes were full of doubt, and the others were even more baffled.

"Zhao Xiaochao, what does Zhou Caixia want with you?"

Liu Jia's question voiced the question on everyone's mind.

Zhao Xiaochao looked embarrassed. "I don't know either. It shouldn't be work-related. I've been working very hard lately."

Liu Jia frowned slightly.

If it's not work-related, then there's only one possibility.

Because of Zhou Caijuan!

The thought had just flashed through Liu Jia's mind when Zhao Xiaochao next to him also paused for a moment. Clearly, the two of them had the same idea.

"Third Brother, should I go or not?"

Li Zhanjun reacted somewhat slowly.

Upon hearing Zhao Xiaochao's question, he immediately began to tease him.

"If a stunningly beautiful woman comes to see you in the middle of the day, she either wants to treat you to something delicious, or she's taken a liking to you. If it were me, I would have gone there already!"

"Li Zhanjun, you can't possibly say anything nice, can you? If you keep spouting nonsense, I'll beat you up!"

Zhao Xiaochao glared at Li Zhanjun with annoyance.

Li Zhanjun deliberately dragged out his words.

"You're just being hypocritical, saying that while you're actually quite pleased with yourself!"

"Alright, I'm not going to bother with you. I'm going out for a bit to find out what's going on. I'll be right back. You guys save some food for me, don't eat mine!"

Zhao Xiaochao stood up and glanced at Liu Jia again before leaving.

Liu Jia nodded, and Zhao Xiaochao strode out.

As soon as he stepped outside, Zhao Xiaochao saw Zhou Caixia tilting her head.

That direction leads directly to Zhou Caixia's office.

"What's wrong? You're making such a big deal out of me, I don't even dare to talk to you. What's going on?"

"What do you mean 'what happened'? You'll find out when you get there! How am I supposed to know what's going on if you ask me?"

Every time Zhou Caixia thought about Zhao Xiaochao refusing Liu Jia's marriage proposal to the Zhou family, she felt a surge of anger.

Now, seeing Zhao Xiaochao asking her questions as if nothing had happened, Zhou Caixia's anger flared even more.

His behavior clearly shows that he doesn't care about his sister!

Unfortunately, Zhou Caijuan was so dense and clueless that she couldn't even think of that!

People don't even take you seriously, yet you still treat them like a treasure!

Really!

Zhou Caixia pouted and walked forward with a thud.

Zhao Xiaochao didn't know what had happened either, so he could only follow behind Zhou Caixia.

Zhou Caixia was acting strangely today, like she was on steroids.

"Go inside, someone is waiting for you!"

Just as they reached the door, Zhou Caixia suddenly said something.

Zhao Xiaochao blinked, then suddenly stared in disbelief.

Zhou Caijuan... was looking at herself with tears in her eyes!