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

Once inside the dormitory, Cao Xiangyang quickly packed up, hoping to get out as soon as possible.

Cao Xiangyang had already come up with an excuse.

After arranging things for Guo Xiaoyan, Guo Jianjun will definitely not be able to live at the school anymore, so I'll just say I'll see him off.

This way, she could not only increase her contact with Guo Jianjun, but also leave a good impression on Guo Xiaoyan.

"I refuse to believe I can't beat that country bumpkin Liu Jia! Guo Xiaoyan, you'll regret this one day."

Cao Xiangyang didn't dare to speak loudly, and could only mutter softly.

the other side.

Liu Jia helped put away Guo Xiaoyan's luggage, and Guo Jianjun also helped put away the prepared fruit and food.

"Brother, you guys should rest here for a while. You've been driving all day, you must be tired."

The dormitory was very basic. Although Guo Xiaoyan brought a thermos, there was no hot water.

Guo Xiaoyan didn't even know where to get hot water.

Left with no other choice, I had to pick up the same water glass again.

"Why don't you drink some water?"

Guo Jianjun smiled and said, "When did we ever have such a hard time? I can't just leave after having a drink of water since I've come all this way."

Guo Xiaoyan was taken aback.

"What do you want to do?"

"How about I treat you to a meal? I'm the eldest brother here, I can't be so stingy. I can't let Sanzi look down on me."

When they arrived, Guo Jianjun had already made arrangements for Liu Jia and Guo Xiaoyan, and he would take the two of them out to eat from now on.

However, with Cao Xiangyang present in the car just now, Guo Jianjun couldn't say anything.

Now that there are only the three of them in the room, Guo Jianjun doesn't need to hold back on anything he says.

"See? I wasn't wrong, was I?"

Guo Jianjun raised his eyebrows and looked at Liu Jia.

"It's fine, I'll treat you. I feel bad about hitchhiking the whole way."

"Aren't you treating me like an outsider? I brought you back so you could treat me to a meal, right?"

"I didn't think that way. I won't stop you from paying."

Guo Jianjun is rich.

I also have money in my own pocket.

Moreover, in Liu Jia's view, it doesn't matter who pays for the meal.

She didn't consider Guo Jianjun an outsider; at worst, she could just treat him to another meal next time.

Guo Xiaoyan was speechless.

Looking at Liu Jia and Guo Jianjun in front of her, Guo Xiaoyan didn't know what to say.

Once they started talking, they completely forgot about themselves.

"Alright, whoever pays, get out of here now!"

Guo Xiaoyan glanced at Liu Jia sideways, then at Guo Jianjun, and said something rather irritating.

Guo Jianjun smiled.

"See? Yan'er is jealous. We'd better have something good to eat today."

Hearing Guo Jianjun say this, Liu Jia looked at Guo Xiaoyan with genuine confusion.

What kinds of vinegar taste good?

We both wanted to treat you to a meal, and you're still unhappy?

What do you think?

The university was located in the city. After leaving the campus, Liu Jia hadn't walked far when he saw a state-run restaurant.

The three of them went inside together, and then Liu Jia ordered dishes, including three servings of dumplings.

"You've ordered so much, can you finish it all? Isn't this a waste?"

Two meat dishes, one vegetable dish, and three servings of dumplings—that's not much.

However, in Guo Xiaoyan's view, this already falls into the category of waste.

“Brother Jianjun has come all this way, we can’t let him leave hungry. He still has to drive later, thank you for your hard work.”

After Liu Jia said that, Guo Xiaoyan didn't know what to say.

Liu Jia ordered braised pork ribs, chicken stew with mushrooms, and a vegetarian dish of cold peanut salad.

Both portions of dumplings were meat-filled; one was pork and scallion dumplings, and the other was mushroom and pork dumplings.

Guo Xiaoyan didn't say anything, but she knew in her heart that the mushroom and pork dish was for her.

I like to eat shiitake mushrooms, and I've mentioned it to Liu Jia twice, so I'm sure Liu Jia has remembered it.

While waiting for the food, Guo Xiaoyan's mood suddenly became complicated.

During the three years in Xili Village, he never went to a state-run restaurant with Liu Jia. They were really poor back then, and Guo Xiaoyan could understand that.

Otherwise, given Liu Jia's desire to cherish him, he would never allow himself to be wronged.

Later, he divorced Liu Jia.

Guo Xiaoyan, on the other hand, had eaten with Liu Jia at a state-run restaurant.

However, this process is indescribable.

Whether I'm having dinner with Liu Jia or just running into him while eating, every time I see him in a restaurant, it's an unpleasant experience.

This is terrible.

Now that she could sit calmly face to face with Liu Jia, Guo Xiaoyan suddenly felt it was somewhat unreal.

This relationship feels like a dream.

"What are you doing? Even if you're waiting for your food, you can't just stay silent. I can't stand this kind of quiet."

Guo Xiaoyan kept her head down and didn't say anything.

Liu Jia didn't know what to say.

It was Guo Jianjun who broke the silence by speaking first.

"Don't worry, I'll study hard and come back with a head full of knowledge."

When Liu Jia spoke solemnly, Guo Jianjun burst into laughter.

"Come on, do you think I don't know what you're thinking? If you could spend all your time studying, the sun would rise in the west."

Liu Jia is a restless person, and he is particularly quick-witted. Guo Jianjun is certain that as long as he has time and opportunity, Liu Jia will definitely come up with something.

Just like what was said at the Guo family back then.

Liu Jia's goal is not only to study, but also to make money, and he also wants to get his parents to move to the city!

Based on this alone, Guo Jianjun concluded that Liu Jia definitely couldn't stay idle.

Feeling embarrassed that his secret had been exposed, Liu Jia smiled sheepishly.

Guo Xiaoyan remained lost in her own thoughts.

Guo Xiaoyan ignored what Liu Jia and Guo Jianjun had just said.

Guo Xiaoyan cherished the tranquility of sitting face-to-face with Liu Jia, and even wished that time would pass more slowly.

Unfortunately, not long after, the restaurant waiter brought out the braised pork ribs.

Then, two more dishes were delivered.

"The dumplings are already in the pot, let's start eating! Let's try this chicken and mushroom stew first and see how it tastes!"

Liu Jia handed the chopsticks to Guo Jianjun and Guo Xiaoyan respectively.

Guo Xiaoyan took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the chopsticks before starting to pick up food.

Liu Jia didn't say anything about Guo Xiaoyan's thoughtfulness.

In other words, Liu Jia no longer finds Guo Xiaoyan's actions so pretentious.

Paying attention to hygiene is something that should be encouraged.

"This is really good, these little mushrooms are authentic, quite chewy!"

After taking a bite of the mushroom, Guo Jianjun couldn't help but give it a thumbs up in praise.

Liu Jia followed suit and also picked up a piece with his chopsticks.

After careful consideration, he nodded in agreement.

"It's alright, but it's still a bit different from what I made."

Liu Jia wasn't bragging; just thinking about the bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and chicken stew made his mouth water.

The shiitake mushrooms are fragrant, the bamboo shoots are crisp and tender, and the chicken pieces are soft and flavorful—it's absolutely delicious!

Guo Xiaoyan rolled her eyes and muttered under her breath, "All you do is brag. I've never seen you make any bamboo shoot and mushroom stewed chicken before!"

"I didn't know how to cook it, but I gained experience later, and now my cooking skills are exceptionally good!"

"You didn't know how before, but you do now. So you've learned quite a bit since we broke up?"

"I was..."

Liu Jia suddenly shut his mouth halfway through his sentence.

It’s too thrilling!

I was so focused on refuting Guo Xiaoyan that I almost revealed the secret!

After regaining his senses, Liu Jia felt like his heart was about to jump out of his throat!

No, I must be more careful when talking to Guo Xiaoyan in the future.

Seeing that Liu Jia had only said half of what he wanted to say, Guo Xiaoyan continued to press the issue relentlessly.

"What you're doing is laziness, you're just unwilling to do it."

"Yes, I was young then, but I'm more mature now."

Liu Jia followed up on Guo Xiaoyan's words, finally managing to smooth things over.

Guo Xiaoyan did not continue to satirize Liu Jia.

At that moment, the waiter brought over the dumplings.

The dumplings, freshly cooked and steaming hot, were eaten without any ceremony by Liu Jia and Guo Jianjun.

……

Cao Xiangyang inquired along the way and finally found out where Guo Xiaoyan's dormitory was.

But once inside, Guo Xiaoyan was nowhere to be found.

"Comrade, who are you looking for?"

A girl stood at the door, looking at Cao Xiangyang warily.

The girl had short, ear-length hair, wore a plain white shirt, green military-style trousers, and sneakers.

Perhaps worried that her hair would block her vision, she kept two strands of hair near her ears pinned back with black clips.

While Cao Xiangyang was still in a daze, he had already seen those girls clearly.

"Hello, comrade, I'd like to ask about someone. Is there a girl named Guo Xiaoyan in this dormitory?"

As soon as Cao Xiangyang finished speaking, a smile appeared on the girl's face.

"Oh, so you're looking for Guo Xiaoyan? She just went out, saying she went to eat. Who are you? If it's urgent, tell me your name first, and I'll pass it on to her when I get back!"

The girl was very enthusiastic, but she didn't seem inclined to let Cao Xiangyang into the house.

Cao Xiangyang took a step back, deliberately keeping a certain distance from the girl.

"Hello, I am Guo Xiaoyan's classmate and also her suitor. We both got into this university."

"Actually, there's nothing else. I just came to see if she's finished with her work."

"Never mind if you're not here. You go ahead with your work, I'll come over later."

Cao Xiangyang spoke very politely, with a humble expression.

The girl nodded quickly after hearing this.

"Alright, we still need to clean up here, so we won't keep you company any longer."

"Okay, you guys get back to work."

Only after the girl from before turned around did Cao Xiangyang turn his gaze away.

In the instant he turned around, Cao Xiangyang suddenly walked to the door again.

"By the way, comrade, did Guo Xiaoyan go out alone?"

"Ah, she went out with her two brothers."

When Guo Xiaoyan left just now, she said she was going to have dinner with her brother. She was carrying a lot of luggage and didn't have time to look at it carefully.

At the time, I was very envious of Guo Xiaoyan.

Look at this girl, coming to university, both her older brothers came to see her off. That's so kind of her.

Upon hearing about his two older brothers, Cao Xiangyang's heart sank lower and lower.

What two brothers? Guo Jianjun is Guo Xiaoyan's biological brother. As for Liu Jia, he doesn't deserve to be called "brother" by Guo Xiaoyan!

"Comrade, is there anything I can help with? You mentioned cleaning earlier, and since I'm just sitting here anyway, how about I lend you a hand?"

Cao Xiangyang had no intention of leaving; having seized this opportunity, he naturally didn't want to let it slip away.

The girl shook her head after hearing this.

"Guo Xiaoyan has already cleaned most of the room, so I'll just wipe the table. I won't bother you."

"Oh right, we're all classmates. I haven't told you my name yet. My name is Liu Ru. What's your name, classmate?"

As soon as these words came out.

Cao Xiangyang was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses.

"My name is Zhao Ligang. It's nice to meet you, Liu Ru."

Having already exchanged names, Cao Xiangyang mustered his courage and said he would wait for Guo Xiaoyan at the door.

Liu Ru did not refuse; in fact, she even brought out a chair for Cao Xiangyang.

Cao Xiangyang waited outside, while Liu Ru cleaned the house inside.