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

On the way back, Guo Xiaoyan specifically turned her head to look at Liu Jia.

Looking at the man she had lived with for three years in a foreign land, Guo Xiaoyan felt utterly unfamiliar with him.

Guo Xiaoyan herself couldn't pinpoint exactly when this feeling of alienation began.

But that sense of alienation made Guo Xiaoyan extremely uncomfortable.

Finally, Guo Xiaoyan couldn't help but ask.

"Liu Jia, is your career very successful now?"

"What does success mean? Does it mean having some money?"

Liu Jia did not answer Guo Xiaoyan's question directly, but instead asked a question in return.

Guo Xiaoyan frowned slightly.

"It seems you're still somewhat dissatisfied with the current situation; I can tell from your lack of money."

Liu Jia's lips curled up, his gaze fixed on the distance, as if answering Guo Xiaoyan, or perhaps talking to himself.

"This is just the beginning; there's still a long way to go."

Guo Xiaoyan was suddenly startled by those simple words.

I understand this man less and less.

Or rather, he felt he was drifting further and further away from Liu Jia.

Since her divorce, Guo Xiaoyan has considered getting back together with Liu Jia, but every time she thinks about it, the idea only flashes through her mind before she dares not think any further.

After all, it was he who had to find a way to leave Liu Jia, and he ignored Liu Jia's attempts to keep him and his pleas.

Now, how can I possibly have the face to continue being with Liu Jia?

Regardless of what others think, my inner pride wouldn't allow me to do that.

Guo Xiaoyan frowned deeply and didn't say a word.

As they approached the dormitory, Guo Xiaoyan suddenly looked at Liu Jia.

"Liu Jia, we're not exactly enemies, are we?"

"What? Guo Xiaoyan, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Enemy?

It seems that Liu Jia has never used this word for Guo Xiaoyan.

Even though they were divorced, and even though Guo Xiaoyan had previously mocked him, Liu Jia still felt it wasn't worth using the word "enemy" to describe them.

Besides, back then, even if Guo Xiaoyan treated me badly, I did it willingly, so I can't blame anyone else.

"You don't hate me?"

"Why would I hate you? If I really hated you, I would just ignore you."

Hearing Liu Jia say this, Guo Xiaoyan finally felt a little relieved.

"Okay, if anything happens in the future, remember to tell me, and we can help each other."

Liu Jia was speechless, but still nodded.

Even if they're not husband and wife, they can still be friends; and even if they're not friends, they shouldn't become strangers.

Thinking of this, Liu Jia suddenly thought of Cao Xiangyang.

For some reason, Liu Jia always had doubts about Cao Xiangyang calling Zhao Ligang.

Why change your name when everything is fine?

Even if what Cao Xiangyang said sounded plausible, Liu Jia didn't believe his nonsense.

In those times, a son-in-law who marries into his wife's family would be gossiped about for half his life, let alone a son who gets into university and has to take his wife's surname.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation!

Something's definitely fishy!

As for Cao Xiangyang, Liu Jia was too lazy to waste time and energy figuring him out. As long as he kept quiet and didn't cause trouble for himself, he didn't bother to deal with him.

But if he overestimates himself, then he shouldn't blame himself for being ruthless!

"Liu Jia, what are you thinking about?"

Seeing Liu Jia's stunned expression, Guo Xiaoyan asked a question in confusion.

"I'm thinking about Cao Xiangyang."

"Why do you miss him?"

When Cao Xiangyang was mentioned, Guo Xiaoyan's tone turned cold.

But these weren't the things Liu Jia cared about.

"Guo Xiaoyan, I want to remind you of something: don't get too close to Cao Xiangyang. No matter what, you must finish your university studies. You must take your university education seriously."

Liu Jia looked serious and spoke in a very earnest tone.

Guo Xiaoyan was stunned for a moment, then she actually laughed.

"Liu Jia, what are you saying?"

"I've already made things clear with Cao Xiangyang; there will be no further development between us."

"As for going to university, you don't need to worry about it at all. I came here to study, how could I not finish university?"

Liu Jia opened his mouth, but didn't say anything more.

In her previous life, Guo Xiaoyan was not like this.

Guo Xiaoyan was willing to risk everything for Cao Xiangyang; it wouldn't be surprising to describe her as completely devoted.

Cao Xiangyang did not go to university, and Guo Xiaoyan's university life was just going through the motions, getting by day by day.

As a result, after several years of university, Guo Xiaoyan had not learned anything.

It's pathetic to think about Guo Xiaoyan's past life.

For that piece of trash Cao Xiangyang, they actually...

Liu Jia felt sorry for Guo Xiaoyan, who had previously passed away.

But after hearing Guo Xiaoyan say that, Liu Jia's anxiety subsided.

In this lifetime, Guo Xiaoyan has finally become a little more clear-headed.

Knowing Cao Xiangyang's character, Guo Xiaoyan deliberately kept her distance from him. Based on this alone, Liu Jia should give Guo Xiaoyan enough trust.

"Alright, since you've said so, I'll naturally believe you."

Guo Xiaoyan rolled her eyes as usual.

"I believe you. I don't need anyone else to prove what kind of person I am."

"Okay, you're right, alright?"

Liu Jialan continued talking to Guo Xiaoyan, simply going back to what she had just said.

As they approached Guo Xiaoyan's dormitory, Liu Jia stopped.

After watching Guo Xiaoyan leave, Liu Jia returned to the boys' dormitory.

The current environment is quite harsh; even in universities, student dormitories are not multi-story buildings.

The rows of houses were very neat, but it still felt a bit crowded after the college students registered.

There are six people in Liu Jia's dormitory, from all over the country.

However, everyone was very enthusiastic, and in less than ten minutes, the six of them were already very familiar with each other.

After arranging them by age, Liu Jia was the third oldest.

Liu Jia felt genuinely close to this ranking.

I was the third child at home, and I never imagined that I would still be the third child in my dorm after coming to university.

It seems that these "three children" are destined to be with me for life.

"Sanzi, did you know that there are some fellow villagers from Yecheng in the dorm next door to us?"

The eldest brother, Liu Qianjin, spoke to Liu Jia warmly with a thick local accent.

Liu Qianjin has a square face, thick eyebrows, and a high nose.

He was tall and burly, with a robust and imposing appearance.

Liu Jia quickly turned his head.

"What, it's right next to us? I'll have to go check it out."

"It's right next door. I greeted him when you went out earlier. I think his name is Zhao Ligang..."

Before Liu Qianjin could finish speaking, Liu Jia immediately stopped in his tracks.

Zhao Ligang?

Cao Xiangyang!

Unexpectedly, Cao Xiangyang lived next door!

"What's wrong? Weren't you going to go over there? Why aren't you moving?"

Seeing Liu Jia standing there dumbfounded, Liu Qianjin was also stunned for a moment.

After carefully considering what I just said, I feel there's nothing wrong with it.

Liu Jia had by then recovered his senses.

"Oh, it's nothing. You mean Zhao Ligang? We came together. I won't go over there now."

"You're quite strange. Since you came together, how come you didn't know which dormitory he was in?"

Liu Qianjin was talkative, and after asking his question, he chuckled at Liu Jia.

Liu Jia sat down on the wooden bed. "I went out to eat earlier, so I didn't come into the dormitory with him."

"Oh, I see. I understand now."

Liu Qianjin looked as if he had just realized something.

Liu Jia didn't go to find Cao Xiangyang, but instead packed her things in the dormitory.

If the person from the same hometown in the next dormitory were someone else, Liu Jia would definitely go over and say hello, but if it was Cao Xiangyang, he would rather not.

Liu Jia just wanted to stay far away from people like that.

There's a saying that goes, "Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together," and that's exactly the point.

Unexpectedly, Cao Xiangyang was like a persistent ghost.

Liu Jia had just finished making the bed and hadn't had time to get hot water when someone suddenly called out from the doorway.

"Liu Jia".

Liu Jia didn't have time to turn around, but he could tell from the voice that it was Cao Xiangyang.

Just then, Liu Qianjin hadn't left the dormitory yet. Upon seeing Cao Xiangyang, he quickly went to Liu Jia's side.

"Third brother, your fellow villager is here, Zhao Ligang."

"Okay, I get it now."

Before Liu Jia could finish speaking, Cao Xiangyang rushed over in three steps.

"Hey Liu Jia, shall we go get some hot water together?"

Liu Jia hesitated, pondering whether or not to go with Cao Xiangyang.

Just then, Liu Qianjin continued, "Third brother, weren't you going to get hot water?"

Liu Jia was speechless.

Being able to study at the University of Light Industry here is a very exciting thing, and everyone is very enthusiastic, which Liu Jia understands.

But the enthusiasm for moving forward here is a bit too much!

"I'll rest for a bit. My legs are tired from walking. I'll go get some hot water later."

Liu Jia's refusal wasn't explicitly stated, but he was confident that Cao Xiangyang would understand the meaning behind it.

Sure enough, Cao Xiangyang smiled and then placed the thermos next to Liu Jia's bed. "You know what, I'm a little tired too. I'll rest here for a while."

Liu Jia was surprised.

Even his eyes flashed with disbelief.

That guy is shameless! I've never seen anyone with such a thick skin!

Cao Xiangyang's skin is as thick as a city wall.

This is so shameless!

Can't he see that I hate him?

Despite Liu Jia's cold expression, Cao Xiangyang still sat down opposite him.

Liu Jia's mood finally improved a little.

It seems that Cao Xiangyang does know his limits.

If he sat on his wooden bed, Liu Jia couldn't guarantee he wouldn't drag him out!

This isn't Ye City, so there's no need for me to worry about anything.

If Cao Xiangyang dares to make things difficult for him, he will make sure Cao Xiangyang crawls out of the room!

Soon, Liu Qianjin also took the kettle to get hot water.

Only Liu Jia and Cao Xiangyang remained in the dormitory.

"busy?"

Liu Jia's expression was cold, and his tone was impatient.

Cao Xiangyang smiled.

"Liu Jia, no matter what, we are classmates. You don't need to have such a big prejudice against me."

"When we're out and about, there's no need to make our relationships so strained."

"Even if you don't care about the monk, you shouldn't treat me like this, even for Guo Xiaoyan's sake."

Cao Xiangyang's words left Liu Jia feeling completely bewildered.

After sizing Cao Xiangyang up and down, Liu Jia spoke without any hesitation.

"Whether your name is Cao Xiangyang or Zhao Ligang, I have no interest in you. Remember that."

"Don't hang around in front of me all the time. I have a bad temper, and I might lose control of myself at any moment."

"Also, whether or not I give Guo Xiaoyan face is my business. Even if I do, I don't need to pay any attention to you!"

Cao Xiangyang said three sentences, and Liu Jia also said three sentences.

But Liu Jia's three sentences made Cao Xiangyang shudder.

What did Liu Jia just say?

He said he has a bad temper and doesn't know when he'll lose control of it.

Cao Xiangyang might not believe anything else, but he believed this one sentence without a doubt.

Looking at Liu Jia in front of him, Cao Xiangyang had a smile on his face, but in his heart he wished he could tear him to pieces!

If it weren't for Liu Jia, my situation wouldn't have been so tragic.

He's clearly a man, but he can't act like one.

This will be a lifelong pain!

That is precisely why I must avenge this irreconcilable feud!

A true man can bend and stretch; in order to have a chance to take revenge in the future, he must get close to Liu Jia.

Having figured this out, Cao Xiangyang came over with a smile.

Unexpectedly, Liu Jia immediately poured cold water on the idea!

All previous hopes were extinguished by Liu Jia's words!