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

Just as Liu Jia was wondering what excuse he had to tinker with the receipts in his hand, Li Zhenhe arrived!

And the reason of driving is perfectly legitimate.

So when Li Zhenhe explained what was going on, Liu Jia immediately agreed.

Li Zhenhe smiled and patted Liu Jia on the shoulder.

"Hey brother, you've really helped me out! I knew I'd come to the right person!"

"We are friends who have gone through thick and thin together, and we have a deep revolutionary friendship."

Liu Jia's words had a hidden meaning.

Li Zhenhe understood immediately, and his face beamed with joy.

"Yes, revolutionary comrades should help each other!"

After saying that, Li Zhenhe patted the bicycle again.

"Then hurry back and pack. We'll set off this afternoon. Get on, I'll carry you back."

Liu Jia hesitated, "Are you sure this will work?"

"What are you saying? I've carried over 300 pounds of goods on my old bicycle, how could I not be able to move you? Hurry up and get on!"

"Row!"

As he spoke, Liu Jia sat down in the back seat of the car.

The bicycle quickly disappeared.

Liu Yutian stared in disbelief, while the others who walked with him were filled with envy.

"Uncle Liu, was that person a relative of yours? He seemed to get along quite well with Sanzi."

"What's wrong with Sanzi lately? He seems to have met a lot of important people."

"Uncle Liu, what has your third son been up to lately? Is there another way for him to make money?"

Everyone kept asking questions, practically surrounding Liu Yutian.

Liu Yutian was also completely confused. When pressed for answers, he had no choice but to tell them what he knew.

"That guy works at the city's supply and marketing cooperative. I've fixed his car three times, and that's how we met."

As soon as he said it, a chorus of gasps of astonishment erupted around him.

"Working at the supply and marketing cooperative, that's incredible! Sanzi has really hit the jackpot."

"That's right. These days, who doesn't have to put up with the attitude of the sales clerks at the supply and marketing cooperative? Money isn't enough, coupons aren't enough, you need the right people!"

"Uncle Liu, if there's ever a day when this comes in handy, don't forget to put in a good word for me."

For a while.

The voices started to rise again.

Sales clerks at supply and marketing cooperatives, one of the eight key positions, were highly sought-after employees, enjoying immense popularity.

Because they are the first to have access to new products, salespeople can be the first to select them, not only keeping them for themselves but also helping their relatives and friends reserve a spot.

Therefore, anyone who says they have a relative who works as a salesperson feels incredibly proud.

Now, Liu Yutian is highly sought after.

As everyone chattered on, Liu Yutian felt increasingly uncomfortable.

"I can't make that decision myself. I'll ask around later, I'll ask around!"

After saying that, Liu Yutian wiped the sweat from his forehead and quickened his pace considerably.

At this moment, Liu Jia had already begun packing his luggage.

It's almost dark now. After we finish cleaning up, we still need to go to the brigade leader's office to get a certificate, signature, and stamp.

Without that piece of paper, buying a train ticket, or even going to the hospital for treatment, would be a problem.

On the way, Li Zhenhe and Liu Jia had already discussed it.

After obtaining the certificate, Li Zhenhe carried Liu Jia back to the city, and they set off early the next morning.

Liu Jia was quite looking forward to this trip.

However, Zhang Guilan was still somewhat worried.

"Sanzi, take a few more clothes with you, it'll be more convenient to change them on the way."

Although Liu Jia didn't have many clothes, he believed in saving money while traveling, so having some money and a few clothes in hand made him feel more at ease.

Liu Jia smiled and shook his head, saying, "Mother, it's not winter yet, so there's no need to bring so many clothes. Besides, I'll be back soon, so I won't bring any more."

"Then...can you do it?"

Seeing Zhang Guilan staring at him, Liu Jia almost let slip, "I've been driving for most of my life, going out is nothing to me."

But considering the time, Liu Jia quickly gave a perfunctory answer.

"Mom, pressing down a cart isn't like driving a car. You just sit there and weigh it. Anyone can do that."

Li Zhen was overjoyed at the thought that Liu Jia had agreed to come with him, and he nodded without caring what Liu Jia was saying.

Footsteps sounded outside, and Liu Yutian walked in, holding a palm-leaf fan.

Upon learning that Liu Jia was going to Qingcheng the next day, Liu Yutian couldn't help but ask a few more questions.

"Qingcheng isn't close to here. How long does it take to drive there?"

"Uncle Liu, drive fast, we'll be there in half a day. Once we get there, we'll take care of things at the supply and marketing cooperative. We won't be back that day, so we'll stay at the guesthouse and head back the next day."

Li Zhenhe explained in great detail, fearing that Liu Yutian would prevent Liu Jia from leaving the house.

Liu Yutian fanned himself twice with a palm-leaf fan, saying, "Be careful on your journey, and make sure you have all the necessary documents with you."

Both men nodded at the same time.

Before long, Zhang Guilan had prepared dinner. Liu Jia and Li Zhenhe ate a few bites in a hurry and then went to Zhou Fengshou's house.

Zhang Guilan came to the big locust tree and sat on a small stool, lost in thought.

"Yan'er is gone, and Sanzi is gone too. Now, in this big courtyard, only the two of us are left. It feels so empty and eerily quiet."

Seeing a mosquito fly over, Liu Yutian fanned himself twice with a palm-leaf fan, as if to comfort Zhang Guilan or to console himself.

"Isn't it better to have some peace and quiet? Sanzi is only gone for a night or two, it's not like he's never coming back."

A bitter smile appeared on Zhang Guilan's face.

"I just don't understand Sanzi anymore. Divorce is such a big deal, but he doesn't seem to care at all. What do you think he's thinking?"

"What are you thinking about? You're thinking about taking care of me and making a lot of money. This kid's become wild."

As Liu Yutian said this, a look of pride appeared on his face.

That evening, Liu Jia did not go to work and stayed at Li Zhenhe's house after arriving in the city.

The next morning, before dawn, Liu Jia set off with Li Zhenhe.

This time, Li Zhenhe wasn't driving a tractor, but a truck!

Liu Jia recognized the car in front of him and had a deep impression of it.

The truck weighs two and a half tons.

The performance is good, with one reverse gear and five forward gears.

This type of car is currently selling very well; it's sturdy and durable.

"Brother Li, how much stuff are you planning to haul?"

Liu Jia sat in the passenger seat and asked Li Zhenhe with a smile.

Li Zhenhe turned his head and grinned.

"It's just a visit. Whether or not to bring those goods back is another matter. In the leader's words, it's an inspection."

"No rush. Be careful on the road. When we get there, I'll visit my uncle. My mom told me to."

"If you don't want to stay at the guesthouse tonight, we'll stay at my uncle's house. You decide."

Hearing Li Zhenhe say this, Liu Jia couldn't help but click his tongue.

No wonder people are envious of the salespeople at the supply and marketing cooperatives; their benefits are just that good!

Not only can they get access to first-hand sources of goods, but they can also do some side jobs while at work. Who wouldn't be envious?

However, considering their accommodation, Liu Jia still said, "Since we have money now, let's not trouble your uncle. Let's just stay at the guesthouse."

"That's fine too. The guesthouse is comfortable. By the way, did you get those tickets sorted out?"

There was no one else in the basket, but Li Zhenhe still lowered his voice when asked about the receipts.

Liu Jia shook his head.

"There wasn't enough time; we didn't even have a chance to make a move."

"Mine too. Let's think about it later and see how to get the stuff out."

As they talked, the two of them found themselves talking about the same thing again.

I don't know how long we talked, but Li Zhenhe started talking about his uncle again.

My eldest uncle's surname is Peng. He has always lived in Qingcheng. When he learned that Li Zhenhe was coming to Qingcheng, he said he started preparing several days in advance.

Liu Jia listened and joked along the way, not finding it boring at all.

The only problem was that the long stretches of dirt road were very bumpy.

However, being able to ride in a rickshaw was quite a glamorous experience, and countless people looked in their direction along the way.

We arrived in Qingcheng around noon.

The two ate a simple meal, and then Li Zhenhe carried the things his mother had packed to go see his eldest uncle.

Liu Jia didn't want to go at first, but after Li Zhenhe's sweet talk, he finally had to agree.

The development of Qingcheng is similar to that of their county town. Li Zhenhe's maternal uncle lives in the county town, so it wasn't too difficult to find him.

"Qingcheng, Chaoyang Road, No. 25 Hongxing Street," Li Zhenhe said with a smile as he checked the address, "We're here!"

Liu Jia was puzzled.

Along the way, Li Zhen kept talking about his uncle, asking why it was so difficult to find his uncle's house.

Before he could even open his mouth to ask anything, Li Zhenhe had already stood on tiptoe and called out, "Is Uncle home? I'm coming over!"

"Coming, coming! I've been waiting for you all day!"

An excited response came from inside the door, followed by the sound of footsteps.

Then, the door opened!

When Liu Jia looked up and saw the person in front of him, he was stunned, and his heart skipped a beat!