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

Guo Zhiyuan wore a faded shirt, his hair was neat, and he walked with a steady gait.

He has the air of an intellectual.

This is completely different from the young people who have just finished taking the exam.

Young people are more prone to anxiety and tension, while Guo Zhiyuan possesses a calmness born from weathering many storms.

Liu Jia observed the man who had indirectly influenced her from a distance.

Six months ago, Guo Zhi** rebelled.

As a result, Guo Xiaoyan obtained a permit to return to the city and began to actively prepare for the college entrance examination.

At the same time, Guo Xiaoyan also urged herself to participate.

Liu Jia knew that Guo Xiaoyan was doing this simply to make her feel more at ease about taking the college entrance exam.

If I don't pass the exam myself, I'll just be there to make up the numbers.

But things are different now. I'm a reborn person now, and I can easily master the knowledge required for the college entrance exam.

He was in a daze.

Guo Xiaoyan and Guo Zhiyuan have arrived in front of Liu Jia.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and say hello!"

Guo Xiaoyan's voice was full of dissatisfaction.

How could Liu Jia be so ill-mannered? This person in front of him is his own father. Doesn't he know how to be more polite?

"Hello, Mr. Guo."

Liu Jia said it casually.

Guo Zhiyuan's expression stiffened for a moment, then he nodded and said, "Oh, hello, you must be Liu Jia?"

"Correct."

Liu Jia remained calm and composed, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant.

I just had some doubts.

In my previous life, this wasn't the place where I first met Guo Zhiyuan.

Could it be that, because of my rebirth, some things are quietly changing?

at the same time.

Guo Xiaoyan's anger was also rising and falling!

This Liu Jia is outrageous!

For a while, whenever Liu Jia mentioned his family, he would call them "Mom and Dad" repeatedly, as if he were one of them.

Now that he's seen his father in person, he actually greeted him with a nonchalant "Mr. Guo." Is he intentionally trying to embarrass him?

They're not even divorced yet, and they're already so estranged?

In some ways, the Guo family owes Liu Jia.

But they are actively trying to make amends, and they even let Liu Jia make the choice himself. Doesn't that show their sincerity?

Who is Liu Jia trying to impress with his sarcastic and unsettling behavior?

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, so Guo Xiaoyan simply tossed her head back.

"Dad, you've seen the person. Let's go now. We have a math exam this afternoon, and we don't have much time."

Guo Zhiyuan was recently exonerated, and Guo Xiaoyan usually stays in Xili Village.

The two of them didn't see each other very often.

But right now, Guo Xiaoyan's purpose in doing this is to avoid Liu Jia.

Liu Jia was well aware of this.

Despite Guo Xiaoyan's continued pulling on Guo Zhiyuan's arm, Guo Zhiyuan did not move away.

After looking at Liu Jia again, Guo Zhi quietly said something.

"Let's go together and have a meal. We haven't had the chance for years."

Guo Zhiyuan's voice was weathered and slightly hoarse.

Guo Xiaoyan's eyes also welled up with tears.

Liu Jia was about to refuse when Guo Xiaoyan suddenly spoke up, "Then let's go together."

"Okay, let's treat this as a farewell dinner."

The words slipped out of Liu Jia's mouth.

The two people opposite were stunned once again.

A farewell dinner?

Why does that sound so awkward?

But then Guo Xiaoyan thought about it again, and it was indeed true.

Since he confessed his feelings to Liu Jia, they haven't had a proper meal together outside.

And after this meal, it won't be long before they dissolve their marriage.

Let's have a farewell dinner then!

The three of them walked forward together without saying a word.

Only after walking out of the school gate did Liu Jia remember to put away the steamed bun in her hand.

It's approaching noon.

Many young people, like myself, eat a cornbread with a bite of pickled vegetables, and then drink some water; that's their meal.

Because I have an exam in the afternoon, there's not enough time to go back to the village and then turn back.

Therefore, everyone brought their own food.

Liu Jia touched his handbag.

There was originally Guo Xiaoyan's meal in this bag, but since we're eating out, I can save myself the trouble.

Guo Zhiyuan chose a small restaurant, right across from the exam site.

The outside was bustling with people, but the restaurant was not crowded.

After all, at this time, being able to afford to eat out was a very prestigious thing, and ordinary people didn't have that level of spending power.

Lifting the curtain, Guo Zhiyuan found a seat by the window, while Guo Xiaoyan sat down next to him.

Liu Jia instinctively sat down opposite Guo Zhiyuan.

"Xiaoyan, see what you want to eat."

Guo Xiaoyan looked at the small blackboard hanging on the wall.

Vegetable dishes cost four or five cents.

Meat dishes cost 70 cents or 80 cents.

Finally, Guo Xiaoyan ordered a cucumber salad.

"Liu Jia, what about you?"

"I'll order some peanuts."

"Why are all the dishes vegetarian? Let's add some braised pork belly then!"

Guo Zhiyuan glanced at the waiter next to him.

The waiter immediately jotted it down and then went to report the dishes to the kitchen.

The atmosphere was a little awkward.

Unlike the people at the next table, who were chatting and laughing.

To ease the tension, Guo Zhiyuan spoke first.

“Originally, your brother and sister wanted to come too, but your sister isn’t in this exam room, and your brother can’t leave right now. I hope you can understand.”

Guo Zhiyuan gave an apologetic smile.

Clearly, these words were meant for Guo Xiaoyan.

Liu Jia knew that Guo Xiaoyan had an older sister and an older brother.

My older sister, Guo Xiaolan, was sent to the countryside in Beiliu Town, which is far from here.

After his older brother, Guo Jianjun, went to the countryside, he was responsible for recording work points for the village, so he did not take the college entrance examination.

At this critical juncture, when the village was checking work points, Guo Jianjun naturally couldn't leave.

Guo Xiaoyan nodded.

"It's okay, Dad. We'll be reunited soon after the college entrance exam."

Guo Xiaoyan's face was full of excitement, and her eyes were filled with undisguised joy.

There was no trace of sadness about the divorce.

Seeing this, Liu Jia's expression remained unchanged.

Guo Zhiyuan coughed lightly, as if reminding Guo Xiaoyan to watch her words.

Unexpectedly, Guo Xiaoyan said directly, "Dad, you don't need to be embarrassed. I've already told Liu Jia about the divorce."

"He agreed to it, too."

"We had no trouble communicating; it went quite smoothly."

Guo Zhiyuan was taken aback.

Seeing that her daughter didn't seem to be just going through the motions, she looked at Liu Jia again.

"You...agree?"

"Correct."

"So what did you choose, work-related residency or money?"

A slight smile appeared on Liu Jia's lips.

"I haven't thought about it yet."

Guo Xiaoyan's heart skipped a beat, and she was so nervous that she could barely hold her chopsticks.

Liu Jia, could it be that you've changed your mind?

Guo Zhiyuan showed a hint of surprise on his face, but quickly calmed down.

"Alright, just name your conditions. As you probably know, I love Xiaoyan the most, and my biggest wish is for her to return to the city."

Guo Zhiyuan put his words on the table.

Liu Jia also expressed his thoughts.

"No rush, let's get a divorce after the exam!"

Guo Xiaoyan was dumbfounded.

Just a moment ago, Guo Xiaoyan was worried that Liu Jia would change his mind, but in the blink of an eye, she suddenly felt uneasy.

What did Liu Jia mean by saying that?

Is he so eager to divorce me?

It's as if he's ashamed that I married him!

Just then, the waiter brought over the food.

Guo Xiaoyan then turned to look out the window.

The restaurant served very generous portions, with each dish filling a large plate.

Large cucumbers and peanuts are placed on both sides, with braised pork in the middle.

The moment the braised pork was served, its tender, savory aroma filled the air.

In the countryside, we might not eat meat even once every six months.

But at this moment, Guo Xiaoyan had no appetite for meat at all.

One meal down.

Guo Xiaoyan was somewhat absent-minded, and all she could hear were the words Liu Jia had just said.

The hands of the clock on the wall pointed to 12:50.

We've almost finished eating.

Guo Zhiyuan stood up. "Have you all eaten? Shall we leave now? You have exams this afternoon."

Guo Xiaoyan picked up the book next to her and said, "Dad, I'm full."

Where is Liu Jia?

"All right."

After uttering just two words, Liu Jia stood up.

Guo Zhiyuan nodded and then went to the front desk to settle the bill.

Liu Jia glanced at the menu on the wall.

The cold peanut salad cost 40 cents, the smashed cucumber 40 cents, the braised pork 80 cents, plus three bowls of rice, and the meal cost a total of 1.9 yuan.

At first glance, this amount of money doesn't seem like much.

But upon closer inspection, this is equivalent to a child working for half a month.

A seven or eight-year-old child can earn 2.2 work points a day by working.

Even if you calculate the unit price as high as possible, it's only a little over one cent.

This meal alone means the child has worked for nothing for half a month!

Liu Jia was in a daze.

Suddenly someone lifted the restaurant's curtain and shouted as soon as their head appeared.

"Is there anyone strong in the house?"

"Can someone help me start my tractor? I can't start it!"

The man speaking had a layer of sweat on his forehead and was anxiously looking at the people in the room.

He was carrying a tractor crank handle in his hand.