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

Guo Xiaoyan didn't want to admit it, but seeing Guo Jianjun's serious expression, she couldn't help but start to think about it.

Logically speaking, it's impossible for me to make such an absolute statement.

While it might be difficult for me to say anything about Liu Jia, I haven't missed any of his latest news.

Did I really say that back then?

Guo Xiaoyan had forgotten, so her face remained uncertain.

Seeing this, Guo Jianjun secretly chuckled. He knew his younger sister all too well.

She must be thinking about what happened that day.

But who can be blamed for this? Isn't it because she spoke too quickly?

I originally wanted to tell her what happened, but she said she didn't want to listen anymore and stormed off.

Guo Jianjun managed to suppress his laughter.

Guo Xiaoyan pouted again.

Looking up at the time, Guo Xiaoyan hurriedly urged, "Since you're going, why don't you hurry up? If you're late for registration, can you take responsibility?"

"Yes, yes, I can't take the responsibility. I have two college students in my car in a little while!"

After saying that, Guo Jianjun ran away in a flash.

Guo Xiaoyan sighed helplessly and finally sat down on the sofa.

To this day, Guo Xiaoyan can't remember the last time she rode in the same car as Liu Jia.

"Yan'er, why aren't you leaving? Where did our brother go?"

Guo Xiaolan was washing up when she heard Guo Xiaoyan arguing with Guo Jianjun.

When they finished tidying up and came out, they only saw Guo Xiaoyan sitting alone on the sofa.

Guo Xiaolan looked puzzled, her words filled with confusion.

He briefly explained the situation, then looked at Guo Xiaolan with a somewhat speechless expression.

Guo Xiaolan, on the other hand, remained calm.

"That's the right thing to do. Liu Jia has been a tremendous help to our family."

"Well, his help isn't always there, but he always manages to lend a hand in crucial moments."

“If we deliberately bring up gratitude, Liu Jia definitely won’t accept it. Letting your older brother drive you there will probably make your parents happy.”

While speaking, Guo Xiaolan always had a faint smile on her face.

This time, Guo Xiaoyan did not refute.

The thought of her younger sister leaving her again filled Guo Xiaolan with reluctance.

Thinking that there was still time, Guo Xiaolan slowly sat down next to Guo Xiaoyan.

"Yan'er, after you go to university, you must take good care of yourself. Your stomach is not good, so you need to be careful about what you eat. Don't eat anything too cold, and don't catch a cold."

"Also, please be sure to let us know if anything happens, and don't forget to call."

“My older brother said that he might go on a business trip to your area. If there’s a chance, I’d like to go with him.”

"Let's go see you, and also see where you went to university."

Guo Xiaolan was smiling when she first started speaking, but her voice choked up as she continued.

Guo Xiaoyan's eyes were also a little red. She held Guo Xiaolan's hand tightly and couldn't say anything.

Finally, Guo Xiaoyan sniffed hard and forced a smile, "You sound so sad. Yesterday you said we were going to say goodbye happily, how did things change so suddenly?"

"Isn't it because I can't bear to part with you?"

"It's not like I'm not coming back. You should focus on your work too. When I'm on break, we'll go out and have some fun together."

After Guo Xiaoyan finished speaking, Guo Xiaolan nodded solemnly.

Thinking of Liu Jia, Guo Xiaolan tentatively asked, "Yan'er, how do you feel about Liu Jia now? You're going to be studying at the same university, is there a chance you'll get back together?"

Guo Xiaoyan was taken aback.

Will they get back together?

I have thought about this topic before, but who can say for sure what will happen in the future?

"I don't know. I don't even know what I'm thinking anymore, so who knows what Liu Jia is thinking?"

Guo Xiaoyan was telling the truth; she wasn't being perfunctory at all.

Guo Xiaoyan feels only confusion about her relationship with Liu Jia.

"So...did you ever have feelings for Liu Jia?"

Since the topic had already been brought up, Guo Xiaolan simply steeled herself and asked all the questions that had been on her mind.

Guo Xiaoyan turned her head and stared blankly at Guo Xiaolan.

"Sister, do you think people's feelings are unchanging? Like, people you used to like might gradually become less likable."

"Then, as time goes on, you may discover the good qualities in someone you didn't like before."

"Isn't everything a bit absolute?"

Although she was answering Guo Xiaolan's question, Guo Xiaoyan was thinking about Liu Jia.

People are really strange, or rather, it's me who's a bit strange.

In the past, Liu Jia pursued her desperately, wanting to be with her, but she always kept him at arm's length.

Let alone making the same effort, even if Liu Jia offered his whole heart, I'd be lucky to get a smile in return.

Looking back now, I realize how awful I was back then.

Liu Jia did nothing wrong, so why should he be treated like that?

If there's anything wrong with that, it's that he fell in love with himself.

Guo Xiaoyan didn't know when she started to regret it, but as time went by, her sense of guilt deepened.

Perhaps it's because I've grown up and discovered Liu Jia's strengths.

When Guo Xiaolan did not speak further, Guo Xiaoyan muttered to herself again.

"Yes, nothing is absolute."

"Yes, just like before, your classmate Cao, didn't you have a pretty good impression of him? But look at you now, every time Cao Xiangyang is mentioned, you show an impatient expression."

Guo Xiaolan did not say the rest.

But the meaning behind those words is already very clear.

Guo Xiaoyan wasn't sure if she liked Liu Jia, but Guo Xiaolan was certain that her younger sister definitely didn't like Cao Xiangyang.

Liking someone is a secret joy in one's heart.

This joy can be secretly suppressed in one's heart, and others will not easily discover it.

Disliking someone can be shown on your face.

Guo Xiaolan was also extremely surprised to realize this.

And you're talking about Guo Xiaoyan? Think about it, aren't you the same?

I used to think Zhao Bin was a decent person, at least not someone I disliked.

But now, whenever Guo Xiaolan thinks of Zhao Bin, she can't help but frown.

I think the feeling would be the same!

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Everything is developing as we hoped, and everything is on track."

As she thought about how her previous wishes were gradually coming true, Guo Xiaoyan's expression became much more excited.

He returned to the city and, as he wished, was admitted to university.

My older brother also works in a formal job, and my older sister is very satisfied with her job at the library.

The family was able to get together again.

What a relief!

If there is any regret, it is that...

Thinking about how things had come to this point between her and Liu Jia, Guo Xiaoyan's heart sank again.

If I could choose another way to return to the city, I might give up on divorcing Liu Jia.

Fortunately, I will be studying at the same university as Liu Jia, which is something to look forward to.

Guo Xiaoyan's expression relaxed, and Guo Xiaolan also smiled.

Both sisters had a look of anticipation for the future on their faces.

……

Cao Xiangyang wanted to take a gamble.

Having made thorough preparations beforehand, Cao Zhongsheng even took leave from his work unit specifically to send his son to university.

But the day before, Cao Xiangyang said it wasn't necessary to go through all that trouble.

It wasn't until Cao Xiangyang told Cao Zhongsheng about his plan that Cao Zhongsheng suddenly realized what was going on.

As expected of his son, he's quite meticulous!

However, Cao Zhongsheng was still unsure whether things would develop as Cao Xiangyang had predicted.

"Alright, Dad, stop looking at me like that. Guo Xiaoyan sometimes uses a small mirror, but Guo Jianjun is different. He's someone who can tell what's important."

"You really want to go to their doorstep?"

Cao Xiangyang nodded solemnly.

"So what? Guo Xiaoyan and I were classmates before, and now we're going to study at the same university. That's fate."

“I already found out that Guo Jianjun would be driving there. It’s impossible for him to take his whole family in the jeep, so one more person won’t make a difference.”

“It’s not that I’m shameless, I just want to be with Guo Xiaoyan, and I have no choice but to go all out for her.”

Cao Xiangyang spoke with absolute certainty.

opposite.

Cao Zhongsheng also put down his teacup.

I was so worried about Cao Xiangyang all morning that I couldn't even drink my tea.

Seeing his son's resolute determination, Cao Zhongsheng knew he couldn't say anything more.

Actually, it's pointless to say anything.

"Alright, go ahead and give it a try. There's still time. If something really happens and you miss their bus, I'll take you to school."

In Cao Zhongsheng's view, one should make multiple preparations for everything.

Even if some of the plans are not used, it's still good to have them prepared.

At least we won't be caught off guard when unexpected situations arise.

Cao Xiangyang nodded quickly, slung his backpack over his shoulder, and strode away.

It's still early; I'm sure I'll run into them when I go to Guo Xiaoyan's house.

But if we delay any longer, things might change.

After thinking about it for so long, it would be such a shame to miss it just because I was a few minutes late.

Seeing his son's proud and spirited appearance, Cao Zhongsheng also smiled.

"Like father, like son," the old saying is absolutely true; a hero's son is a hero!

In the kitchen, Zhao Caizhi opened her eyes and glanced at Cao Zhongsheng, unconsciously pouting.

"Like father, like son," goes the saying, "Aren't you afraid the wind will blow your tongue?"

Do you really think you're some kind of hero?

Zhao Caizhi opened her mouth, but swallowed the words that were about to come out.

He never actually said the words, "You cowardly bastard."

She felt sorry for her son.

Whenever Cao Xiangyang is involved, Zhao Caizhi tends to show favoritism.

However, Zhao Caizhi remained calm throughout the matter concerning Cao Zhongsheng.

If Cao Zhongsheng is considered a hero, then everyone in the world can be a hero.

Zhao Caizhi was just grateful that Cao Xiangyang wouldn't end up like Cao Zhongsheng.

……

Guo Xiaoyan kept listening to the sounds outside the door.

Even while talking to Guo Xiaolan, Guo Xiaoyan would occasionally glance towards the door.

Guo Xiaoyan kept thinking about the sound of the jeep, but she was also a little worried about hearing that sound.

In short, Guo Xiaoyan's feelings were extremely complicated ever since she learned that Guo Jianjun had gone to pick up Liu Jia.

The journey of over two hundred miles, and the fact that she had to ride in the same car as Liu Jia, filled Guo Xiaoyan with mixed feelings every time she thought about it.

As time passed, Guo Xiaoyan finally heard the sound of a jeep.

"Yan'er, your elder brother has brought Liu Jia here. Shouldn't you leave now?"

Before Guo Xiaoyan could say anything, Guo Xiaolan was already extremely nervous.

My father is not home.

I had to leave early for a very important meeting today.

My mother isn't here right now either.

The reason for leaving was very simple: he said he couldn't bear to see Guo Xiaoyan leave, so he went into hiding first.

As for where her mother went, Guo Xiaolan didn't know either.

Right now, besides Guo Xiaoyan, she's all alone in the house.

Looking at the luggage at Guo Xiaoyan's feet, Guo Xiaolan was a little flustered and didn't even know what to do.

"Sis, it's okay, don't worry about me, I can carry all of these things."

"I'll see you out and help you carry some things. By the way, why isn't your older brother coming in?"

Guo Xiaolan tiptoed toward the door, and as soon as she peeked over, she suddenly saw a familiar figure.

Liu Jia.