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

Early the next morning.

Liu Jia was full of energy when he got up.

Although I went to bed late last night, I slept very well.

Liu Jia thought he was the first one up, but when he stepped out of the house, he found Zhang Guilan feeding the chickens at the chicken coop.

"Mother, why are you up so early? Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Hearing Liu Jia's voice, Zhang Guilan turned her head and said with a smile, "When you get old, you sleep less. Lying on the kang is just lying there anyway, so you might as well get up and move around."

Liu Jia knew that as people get older, they sleep less, which was normal.

But hearing Zhang Guilan say that still weighed heavily on Liu Jia's mind.

If I could, I would love to keep my parents from getting old forever.

Liu Jia rubbed his face and then asked a question.

"Where's my father?"

"He went out, saying he was going to visit your brother and sister-in-law. But it's pointless for him to go; your brother and sister-in-law probably haven't gotten up yet, and the door is probably locked."

As she spoke, Zhang Guilan put the eggs she had picked up from the henhouse aside and then began chopping her hands.

"Mom, let me do it. I don't have anything else to do anyway."

"Just chop it a couple of times, and it'll be done in the time it takes to talk. You don't even need to lift a finger."

Hearing her son say he wanted to help, Zhang Guilan was naturally happy, but she still thought she should do these small, trivial things herself.

My son will soon leave me to go to university and do great things.

She couldn't bear to let him be distracted by these household chores.

Liu Jia used to chase after Guo Xiaoyan all the time, and almost everyone in the village said that Liu Jia was a good-for-nothing.

Zhang Guilan, however, did not think so.

The young couple's harmonious relationship allowed Liu Jia to focus on his career.

If a couple argues all the time, how can they have the mood to think about anything else?

So, isn't it perfectly normal that Liu Jia has feelings for Xiao Yan'er?

What does it have to do with whether someone is successful or not?

Zhang Guilan had also heard other unpleasant things said.

However, Zhang Guilan always just smiled and let the matter drop.

Everyone has a different temperament; even on the same issue, different people will have different opinions.

As long as I think my son is successful, that's enough!

Now, Liu Jia has indeed lived up to his expectations and has successfully gained admission to university!

Running a factory had already made the Liu family very successful, and then another member of the Liu family went to university. I wonder how many people are so envious that they can't sleep at night!

Zhang Guilan became happier and happier as she thought about it, and her hands moved much faster.

After feeding the chickens, Zhang Guilan washed the eggs before going into the kitchen.

This morning, I'll steam some egg custard!

There are three sons in the family, four grown men who all have to work. How can they not eat well?

Life was tough in the past, but there was nothing we could do about it. Now that life is getting better every day, we can't let them go hungry.

Zhang Guilan was thinking about the past while she was tending the fire.

Soon, wisps of smoke began to rise from the chimney.

After washing his face and stretching his muscles by the well, Liu Jia began to draw water.

The vegetables in the garden are all wilting; they need to be watered.

The water is cool in the morning, and just washing your face with it makes you feel especially refreshed.

After carrying two buckets of water, Liu Jia was about to take one bucket to the south room when suddenly he stopped in his tracks!

"Tianming, what brings you here? Why did you stand at the door without saying a word? Come in quickly!"

As he asked the question, Liu Jia's eyes widened. When did Qin Tianming arrive?

Qin Tianming smiled sheepishly and greeted Liu Jia.

"Third brother."

"Come in quickly, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Go check on your aunt and tell her to put a few more steamed buns in the pot."

Qin Tianming did not refuse and smiled as he lifted the curtain to enter the room.

Liu Jia followed them inside.

Qin Tianming is in good condition now, and seems to have moved on from what happened last time.

These things might seem like a fatal blow to Qin Tianming, but in Liu Jia's eyes, they were nothing.

Having experienced so much in his previous life, Qin Tianming's experiences were relatively minor.

Minimizing the losses is the most important thing.

If you don't stop the losses in time, you could very well ruin your entire life.

Liu Jia had made up his mind that as long as Qin Tianming didn't mention that woman today, he would definitely not say a word about her either.

When Zhang Guilan saw Qin Tianming approaching, a look of surprise appeared on her face, but she quickly smiled.

"Auntie, I'm eating here today. I need to talk to Third Brother about something."

Qin Tianming spoke in the same tone as when he was a child.

Zhang Guilan immediately burst into laughter upon hearing this.

"Why are you reporting to me? Isn't this the same as your home? Just tell me to put in a few more steamed buns."

As Zhang Guilan spoke, she lifted the pot lid.

They quickly and efficiently placed two more steamed buns on the steamer rack.

Although he had made up his mind to find Liu Jia, Qin Tianming did not go out.

Originally, I didn't intend to avoid talking to the other members of the Liu family about what I wanted to discuss with Liu Jia.

Besides, the person inside is my own aunt, so there's even less need to go anywhere else.

"What's up? What do you need me for?"

Liu Jia was straightforward; when he heard that Liu Jia wanted to talk to him about something, he got straight to the point.

Qin Tianming raised his head, stared at Liu Jia for a while, and then said, "Third Brother, let me work for you. You can teach me how to do business."

"What?"

Before Liu Jia could speak, Zhang Guilan, who was standing next to him, asked in surprise.

Qin Tianming looked at Zhang Guilan and said solemnly, "Auntie, I want to go into business with my third brother. I don't want to stay in our village anymore. I feel like I'm not going to amount to anything here."

"What are you saying? How can being in the village mean you're worthless? Haven't we all lived in the village for generations?"

Zhang Guilan didn't understand the meaning behind Qin Tianming's words; instead, she became more and more confused.

At this point, Liu Jia spoke up to explain.

“Mom, it’s not what you think. Tianming doesn’t want to earn work points in the production team anymore. He wants to take advantage of his youth and try his luck.”

Only after Liu Jia said that did Zhang Guilan come to her senses.

"Oh, I see. That startled me. I thought you had some other ideas!"

"It's good for young people to venture out and explore; it broadens their horizons and exposes them to more of the world."

"Although I have always lived in the countryside and don't have the same ideas as you, your aunt's thinking is not backward either."

As she spoke, Zhang Guilan laughed triumphantly.

Although I don't know many characters, I've been listening to Liu Jia and Liu Jianye talk about things in the city lately.

I also often hear them talk about their thoughts on things.

It’s been a long time.

Zhang Guilan felt that her ideological awareness had also improved a lot.

At least we won't hold the kids back anymore.

In the past, no matter what they said, Zhang Guilan only felt worried.

I'm afraid of this and that.

It's different now.

Zhang Guilan always supports the children's ideas, and they are incredibly enthusiastic about them.

Qin Tianming was taken aback by Zhang Guilan's words and stared wide-eyed.

Is this still the aunt I know?

Why does she speak so differently now?

"What's wrong? What are you doing? Is there dirt on my face?"

As Zhang Guilan asked the question, she reached up and wiped her face.

Liu Jia and Qin Tianming laughed at the same time.

"Mom, don't scare yourself. Your face is perfectly clean!"

After Liu Jia finished speaking, he began to talk to Qin Tianming about serious matters.

“Doing business is not as simple as you think, but it’s great that you have this idea. If you’re determined, I’ll take you with me.”

Liu Jia gave Qin Tianming a positive response.

Qin Tianming's voice became choked with emotion.

"Third Brother, I won't waste time with unnecessary words in front of you. I've made up my mind to follow you. I'll do whatever you ask me to do."

"Okay, by the way, do your aunt and uncle know about this? Do they support you?"

"I support you! My mother said that as long as you want me, she'll send my bedding roll over today!"

Liu Jia was amused upon hearing this.

My auntie is quite funny; she's going to bring over her bedding roll.

Is this a way of giving their entire son to them?

Seeing Liu Jia smile, Qin Tianming felt a little embarrassed, but his heart was warmed.

Let Third Brother laugh if he wants to. He's not an outsider anyway. What kind of embarrassing mistakes haven't I made in front of him?

It can be said.

Liu Jia had already seen through himself completely.

Moreover, without Liu Jia, he wouldn't have been able to recover from that incident.

If that were the case, I don't know how many green hats I would have been wearing by now.

Thinking about it this way, a bitter smile appeared on Qin Tianming's face.

Liu Jia observed Qin Tianming's changing expression and then gave him some instructions.

"You just need to stay with me. We have enough blankets and mattresses at home. I'm going out today anyway, so come with me."

Qin Tianming never expected things to develop so quickly.

Qin Tianming originally thought that after he arrived here and explained his thoughts, Liu Jia would have to consider it for at least two days.

Unexpectedly, Liu Jia is taking me out today.

"Really? Third Brother, that's wonderful! I won't tell Mom and the others. Let's go after we finish eating!"

Upon hearing that Liu Jia was going to take him out, Qin Tianming's eyes lit up with excitement.

They had even forgotten their mother's instructions.

As I was leaving, my mother gave me repeated instructions.

Regardless of whether things succeed or fail, he had to come back and give them a message, and Qin Tianming readily agreed.

But everything changed because of a single sentence from Liu Jia.

……

When Liu Yutian returned, there was already one more person at the dinner table.

Seeing Qin Tianming grinning at him, Liu Yutian's smile also became more friendly.

When he was a child, his sister-in-law often brought Qin Tianming to her house.

Despite having three sons, Liu Yutian treated Qin Tianming as no stranger.

Back then, life was tough, but you could often see four boys running around in the yard.

Thinking back to that time, it feels like it happened just yesterday.

"Uncle, starting today, I'm going to learn how to do business from Brother Sanzi, and I'm going to live here."

Liu Yutian chuckled after hearing this and then continued the conversation.

"Sure, you can stay here. It's not like we don't have any spare rooms. I'll have your aunt air out your blankets and mattresses today."

While Liu Yutian was speaking, Zhang Guilan had already placed the heated steamed buns on the table.

The steaming hot buns were emitting white steam and had a wonderful aroma of wheat.

Just smelling it makes your mouth water.

Qin Tianming's eyes were glued to the steamed bun, then he looked at his hands.

"I think I'll go wash my hands again."

"Go ahead and take a shower if you want. When you're done, come and eat right away," Zhang Guilan instructed.

Qin Tianming nodded and then went to the well.

When he returned, Liu Yutian asked with a smile.

"Tianming, do you remember what happened when you were little? The time you got a beating for that pancake?"

Upon hearing Liu Yutian's question, Qin Tianming nodded vigorously, as if pounding garlic.

"Of course I remember, how could I not? I've been beaten once since I was a child, by my mother. I still remember those two slaps."