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

Guo Xiaoyan felt a mix of emotions; she felt both resentment and gratitude towards Liu Jia.

Guo Xiaoyan herself couldn't quite describe what kind of emotion she was feeling right now.

Cao Xiangyang's face grew increasingly pale, and more and more sweat poured down his forehead.

finally.

The group leader of Cao Xiangyang's group spoke up.

"Alright, alright, we've found the person, so hurry up and get back to work. Because of you, we haven't even had time to rest!"

Cao Xiangyang was unconvinced and gritted his teeth.

If this were in Yecheng, I definitely wouldn't be able to swallow this insult and would definitely have to find Liu Jia and make things clear.

But since they were in university, Cao Xiangyang didn't want to escalate the situation, so he had no choice but to follow the group leader.

Liu Jia waited until Cao Xiangyang left before turning around.

Before leaving, Liu Jia glanced at Guo Xiaoyan.

Guo Xiaoyan lowered her head as low as she could, clearly her mood had reached its lowest point.

"What, aren't you going to go and comfort your fellow villager?"

Liu Xiaohu noticed something was wrong and quietly reminded Liu Jia.

Liu Jia shook his head.

"What's with the comforting words? There's no need for so much fuss. Get back to work!"

Cao Xiangyang stopped making a scene, and the matter was over.

As for how Guo Xiaoyan explains her relationship with Cao Xiangyang to others, that's not something she can control.

For the rest of the morning, the team leader kept a close eye on Cao Xiangyang.

I'm really afraid that if I'm not careful, Cao Xiangyang will run off to the female comrades again.

Cao Xiangyang stopped mentioning his poor health and his plans to help Guo Xiaoyan, and spent the rest of his time quietly carrying bricks.

Guo Xiaoyan was frustrated. At first, she couldn't even pull the weeds. Later, she simply vented all her anger towards Cao Xiangyang on her work.

It was clear that Guo Xiaoyan had fallen far behind everyone else.

Liu Ru's eyes widened in surprise.

"See? Is Guo Xiaoyan angry or something? Why is she working so efficiently?"

"In such a short time, they've fallen so far behind us. Look how neatly they've arranged the grass. You really can't believe they're such good workers."

"Could it be because he's angry about what happened earlier?"

On the surface, Liu Ru was praising Guo Xiaoyan, but her words were full of envy and inquiries.

None of the girls who understood the implication of those words could respond.

Meanwhile, those who couldn't understand what was going on were still praising Liu Ru for caring about Guo Xiaoyan.

I've only been at school for a short time and I've already caused this mess. What will my classmates think of me?

Cao Xiangyang is such a despicable person!

If there weren't so many people watching, Guo Xiaoyan would have slapped him on the spot!

He doesn't want to work, he doesn't want to move bricks, so why should he drag himself into this?

I messed with him!

Guo Xiaoyan felt increasingly wronged, and took advantage of the fact that no one was looking in her direction to shed tears several more times.

Finally, it was noon. After everyone tidied up, they went to the cafeteria for lunch.

As before, Liu Jia and Liu Xiaohu ate together.

Seeing Guo Xiaoyan looking listless, Liu Xiaohu said to Liu Jia, "Look at your fellow villager, she doesn't seem to have much energy."

Following Liu Xiaohu's gaze, Liu Jia saw Guo Xiaoyan walking slowly towards them.

"By the way, someone saved a seat for you last time. Shouldn't you return it this time? Reciprocity is the proper way to interact."

"What nonsense are you spouting? How are you going to pay it back?"

"Just like before, you saved a seat for Guo Xiaoyan. Isn't that returning the favor? What, do you have some other intention?"

To stop Liu Xiaohu from continuing, Liu Jia nodded directly.

"Okay, okay, I'll give you the meal ticket. Go get your food, and I'll save a seat here."

"Sure, I'm happy to do this errand-running work!"

Liu Xiaohu took the meal ticket from Liu Jia and happily went to get his food.

Liu Jia quickly found a spacious spot to sit down.

As Guo Xiaoyan passed by, Liu Jia looked up and said, "Guo Xiaoyan, I've saved you a spot."

"understood."

Now, when Guo Xiaoyan speaks, she no longer has the arrogance she used to have; she seems extremely depressed.

Liu Jia's heart skipped a beat.

Could Guo Xiaoyan's behavior be because of Cao Xiangyang?

As for that!

There's no need to take his words to heart.

Watching Guo Xiaoyan go to get her food, Liu Jia had already made up his mind that he would definitely have to persuade her when he saw her later.

I need to lend a hand to this person walking by the river from time to time, otherwise, if things really turn out like they did in my past life, I'll suffer the same fate.

Last time, it was because Guo Xiaoyan didn't see Cao Xiangyang clearly and completely deceived him.

As a result, he was exploited by Cao Xiangyang more than once.

He was also foolish, letting Cao Xiangyang indirectly lead him by the nose for Guo Xiaoyan's sake.

I've lived my life with clarity, and I've long since found a way to deal with Cao Xiangyang!

While Liu Jia was still in a daze, Liu Xiaohu had already come over with the food.

First, he placed Liu Jia's meal in front of him, and then Liu Xiaohu turned around.

"Where are you going? One meal isn't enough for you?"

"I'm not here anymore. I feel like I'm just a third wheel for you two. Anyway, there are seats next door, so I'll just stay here. You two can eat."

"What are you talking about? Why make such a fuss about a meal? Light bulbs, kerosene lamps, isn't that too much trouble?"

Liu Jia still wanted to stop Liu Xiaohu.

But Liu Xiaohu winked at Liu Jia and sat down in the seat next to him.

Liu Jia was speechless.

What's wrong with Liu Xiaohu? The more I look at him, the more he seems like a matchmaker!

When the thought flashed through his mind, Liu Jia couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Just then, Guo Xiaoyan walked over carrying a rice bowl.

"What are you laughing at? What's so funny?"

"Liu Jia, are you especially happy to see me in trouble?"

"Don't gloat like that!"

Liu Jia was stunned; his hand, which had just picked up the chopsticks, froze in mid-air.

Was he gloating over someone else's misfortune?

The reason is because Guo Xiaoyan was unlucky?

As for that!

"Guo Xiaoyan, in your eyes, am I such a petty person?"

"You're this happy just because you're in trouble?"

"If that were the case, I wouldn't have stood up for you in the first place!"

Liu Jia's retort was merciless.

Although Guo Xiaoyan was angry, she still sat down opposite Liu Jia.

Although the lunchbox was already filled with food, Guo Xiaoyan had no intention of eating it when she looked at the rations in front of her.

"Eat up. I know what you're thinking. Is it really worth getting angry at that guy?"

As soon as Liu Jia said those words, Guo Xiaoyan suddenly raised her head, her cheeks puffed out in anger, and her eyes filled with tears.

"How could it not be? Liu Jia, don't you think Cao Xiangyang went too far?"

"Because it's his own business, he had to drag others into it. How could this person be so insidious!"

"It hasn't been that long since I last saw Cao Xiangyang, how could he have changed like this? It's terrifying!"

While weeding today, Guo Xiaoyan kept thinking about what happened this morning.

Cao Xiangyang is not only despicable and shameful, but also terrifying!

His thoughts are far too complicated, and have nothing to do with being upright or honest!

Guo Xiaoyan pouted and glared angrily at Liu Jia.

A slight smile appeared on Liu Jia's lips, and his voice was extremely calm.

"Guo Xiaoyan, Cao Xiangyang didn't become like this in a short period of time."

"This is his true nature. Time will tell. Over time, his true character will be revealed."

"Now you can believe what I said before, right? Stay away from Cao Xiangyang. You can't outsmart him."

Guo Xiaoyan became anxious as soon as she heard this.

“When have I ever tried to outsmart him? I almost always avoid him now.”

"That's right, the farther away the better. People like that are a plague. You'll be unlucky if you get close to them. Remember that!"

When Liu Jia coaxed Guo Xiaoyan, it was like coaxing a child.

Guo Xiaoyan was taken aback.

Seeing Liu Jia's serious expression, he finally couldn't help but smile.

"You still remember me? You treated me like a child?"

“Aren’t you a child? Let’s not talk about anything else, but when it comes to judging people, your ability to discern is about the same as a child’s.”

Guo Xiaoyan took a deep breath, intending to continue her retort.

But Liu Jia on the other side had already lowered his head.

Liu Jia ate very seriously, chewing each bite with great relish.

Guo Xiaoyan was stunned.

During my three years in Xili Village, I ate at the same table with Liu Jia countless times.

But I have never seriously observed Liu Jia.

So this is how Liu Jia eats.

"What are you looking at? Your food will get cold if you keep looking! Hurry up and eat!"

Liu Jia didn't even lift his eyelids, and reminded him again while biting into his steamed bun.

Guo Xiaoyan said nothing more and silently lowered her head to eat.

Not far away, Liu Xiaohu saw this scene and couldn't stop laughing.

Although he didn't know what Liu Jia and Guo Xiaoyan were talking about, Liu Xiaohu couldn't help but laugh at their expressions.

In the morning, the man said that Guo Xiaoyan was his girlfriend.

What a load of bullshit! Girlfriend!

In Liu Xiaohu's opinion, Guo Xiaoyan should be Liu Jia's girlfriend.

at the same time.

Seeing Guo Xiaoyan start eating, Liu Ru also silently lowered her head.

Liu Ru chewed her food very carefully, even with a bit of force.

After what happened that morning, Liu Ru instinctively felt that people would definitely look at Guo Xiaoyan with strange eyes now.

I reckon even a fellow villager who came with her would look down on someone like that.

At such a young age, starting to date on the very first day of university is utterly shameful!

Guo Xiaoyan is definitely very famous now. In fact, the men might already be calling her a "loose woman" in private.

So what if she's good-looking? At most, she just has a pretty face. Who would even look at someone like Guo Xiaoyan, who has such an improper lifestyle?

Unexpectedly, instead of pointing fingers at Guo Xiaoyan, two male classmates even saved seats for her.

The person sitting opposite Guo Xiaoyan, in particular, kept talking to her, as if trying to comfort her.

Guo Xiaoyan? How could she be a match for her!

Guo Xiaoyan felt like she was chewing wax throughout the meal.

Liu Ru didn't eat much either; her eyes kept glancing at Guo Xiaoyan.

In the afternoon, the women's side was very quiet.

The men were also moving bricks very quickly.

Hearing the laughter coming from the men's side, Liu Ru would glance at Guo Xiaoyan every now and then.

"Why are you always staring at me? If you focus all your attention on me, how are you going to pull the weeds? Be careful not to cut your hand with the sickle."

Guo Xiaoyan already felt disgusted by Liu Ru's behavior.

But since the other person didn't say anything or do anything excessive, Guo Xiaoyan had no choice but to speak up and remind them.

Unexpectedly, Liu Ru happily took over the conversation.