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

Liu Jia shook his head casually and spoke again.

"Don't be nervous, I'm just saying, but you have to remember this."

"Let's not talk about the past. Even if we don't have that kind of relationship anymore, there's still the relationship between your brother and me!"

“Now that your brother can’t be by your side to take care of you, he asked me to look after you, and I can’t go back on my word.”

“If something really happens to you, I won’t be able to explain it to your brother.”

Left with no other option, Liu Jia had to bring up Guo Jianjun.

In fact, Liu Jia was also aware that Guo Xiaoyan didn't really listen to Guo Jianjun.

But if he couldn't find a suitable excuse after repeatedly asking Guo Xiaoyan to be wary of others, he probably wouldn't be able to explain himself clearly.

A sense of loss once again spread through Guo Xiaoyan's heart.

It turns out that Liu Jia took such good care of himself because of his older brother.

Guo Xiaoyan even wondered in her heart if Liu Jia would have treated her this way without Guo Jianjun's explanation.

After he finished speaking, Liu Jia noticed that Guo Xiaoyan seemed somewhat distracted.

I don't even know if this girl listened to what I just said!

These things are really impossible to explain clearly.

Previously, I reminded Guo Xiaoyan to be wary of Cao Xiangyang, and now, I'm reminding her to be wary of Liu Ru.

Anyone who didn't know better would think he had a crush on Guo Xiaoyan and was jealous of others being around her!

Liu Jia shook his head.

Forget it, never mind.

While what I just said may have been somewhat exaggerated, one thing is certain.

Putting aside his past with Guo Xiaoyan, based on his relationship with Guo Jianjun alone, he couldn't let anything happen to Guo Xiaoyan.

"Did you hear that? You'd better remember that."

Seeing that Guo Xiaoyan remained silent, Liu Jia spoke up again to remind her.

"I heard you! Aren't you annoying? You can't even let a person eat in peace!"

"I know you're taking care of me on behalf of my older brother. Thank you, is that alright?"

Just a moment ago, Guo Xiaoyan had a smile on her face, but after hearing Liu Jia finish speaking, Guo Xiaoyan suddenly pouted.

Moreover, he rattled off a whole bunch of things.

"Okay, just remember that, eat up!"

With that, Liu Jia picked up his rice bowl and turned around.

Guo Xiaoyan opened her mouth, but ultimately failed to stop Liu Jia.

Not far away, Liu Ru kept watching Guo Xiaoyan.

Guo Xiaoyan was acting strangely today; she didn't invite me to eat with her.

Not long after, Liu Jia went.

After exchanging a few words, Liu Jia picked up his rice bowl and walked away.

Guo Xiaoyan didn't seem to be in a good mood and appeared somewhat unhappy.

"Could it be that you didn't invite me to dinner because of Liu Jia?"

"Did the two of them have a fight?"

"Guo Xiaoyan is quite something, managing to have one foot in two boats, being with Zhao Li and still clinging to Liu Jia?"

"loose woman!"

Liu Ru spoke her last sentence very carefully, as if afraid that others would overhear.

After saying that, she quickly looked around and, finding that no one was looking in her direction, Liu Ru picked up her chopsticks with peace of mind.

Next.

Another day of weeding.

Many female students started complaining that their hands were covered in blisters. Even those who didn't have blisters were complaining about backaches and pains.

He looked at the delicate and frail Guo Xiaoyan but said nothing.

After finishing her meal and washing up, Guo Xiaoyan sat on the bed and started reading.

"Guo Xiaoyan, what book are you reading? It's not about our studies, is it?"

When she asked the question, Liu Ru deliberately raised her voice.

Hearing that it wasn't about studying, many people were looking in Guo Xiaoyan's direction.

Guo Xiaoyan closed the book and said casually, "When I have free time, I like to read some classics."

"Is it a classic? Is it a foreign classic or something? Such a thick book must be expensive, right?"

"My dad gave it to me; I don't know how much it cost."

Guo Zhiyuan has a whole bookshelf full of books like the one he has in his hand.

Guo Xiaoyan had grown accustomed to seeing this.

So Guo Xiaoyan also felt a little strange about Liu Ru's surprised look.

It's just a book, why are you so surprised? I doubt anyone but Liu Ru would be.

"Guo Xiaoyan, I also really enjoy reading classic literature, but I have limited resources. Now that you've finished reading this one, could you let me take a look?"

Beside them, a girl with braided pigtails spoke up somewhat shyly.

in fact.

This isn't the first time Guo Xiaoyan has taken out this book.

When Guo Xiaoyan first took it out to look at it, she noticed Zhang Mei's gaze.

Guo Xiaoyan knew that Zhang Mei was looking in her direction and wanted to read, but was too embarrassed to say so.

Zhang Mei is an honest person in the dormitory, and her family lives in the countryside.

Getting into university took a lot of extra effort.

Guo Xiaoyan greatly admired Zhang Mei's simplicity.

So when Guo Xiaoyan heard Zhang Mei say that, she immediately agreed.

"Okay, actually there's no need to wait that long. I've already read this book once, and I'm just taking it out to pass the time. You can read it now if you want."

"Really? That's wonderful! Thank you so much, Little Swallow!"

Zhang Mei was overjoyed, but her movements became somewhat restrained after losing. She held the book up with both hands as if it were something sacred.

Guo Xiaoyan was also happy for a long time because of Zhang Mei's words, "Little Swallow".

You should know that this is how the Liu family used to refer to themselves back in Xili Village.

Guo Xiaoyan immediately felt a sense of familiarity.

"Oh my, Guo Xiaoyan, how come you're getting so close to Zhang Mei?"

Liu Ru spoke sarcastically, her words dripping with bitterness.

Zhang Mei and Guo Xiaoyan were both taken aback.

Clearly, neither of them expected Liu Ru to react this way.

"We're all roommates and classmates, shouldn't we help each other out?"

Guo Xiaoyan spoke in a very calm tone, but these were the words that Liu Ru had said before.

Using someone's words to slap them in the face—that's something Liu Jia taught me before.

really.

Upon hearing Guo Xiaoyan's words, Liu Ru's face flushed red and then turned pale.

"I didn't say we shouldn't help each other. I'm saying, why are you two suddenly so close?"

Liu Ru's voice grew softer and softer, clearly lacking confidence.

Guo Xiaoyan ignored Liu Ru.

Zhang Mei is not good with words, and she is always at a disadvantage when facing the eloquent Liu Ru.

Seeing that Liu Ru's expression was not good, Zhang Mei simply hid to the side as well.

After everyone quieted down, Liu Ru moved closer to Guo Xiaoyan.

They were talking about Cao Xiangyang.

Guo Xiaoyan was annoyed, so she gave a few perfunctory replies and claimed that she was tired and needed to rest. Only then did Liu Ru stop nagging.

The next morning, Liu Ru made a bold decision.

Before the students officially started work, Liu Ru went to find Cao Xiangyang.

The place where the two met was not secluded; it was right at the entrance of the dormitory.

Upon learning that Guo Xiaoyan's roommate was coming to see him, Cao Xiangyang was so excited that he almost dropped his water cup!

"Be careful, enamel mugs are also susceptible to breakage. If the enamel chip, they'll break very quickly."

A classmate next to me kindly reminded me.

Cao Xiangyang was so happy that his mouth was practically splitting open to the back of his head.

"Okay, okay, I have to go out for a bit, we'll talk again when I get back."

Cao Xiangyang was filled with excitement, his mind filled with thoughts of Guo Xiaoyan.

Although it was Liu Ru who came to find him, Cao Xiangyang was certain that Guo Xiaoyan had sent her to find him.

Guo Xiaoyan must be regretting it!

After a night of deep thought, Guo Xiaoyan realized her own worth and was too embarrassed to tell him directly, so she came up with this idea.

That's for sure!

Cao Xiangyang took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, before walking out of the dormitory as if he were in a relaxed mood.

Liu Ru chose to find Cao Xiangyang at the entrance of the boys' dormitory because she had Guo Xiaoyan in mind.

Now almost everyone in the class knows about Guo Xiaoyan's situation, and we don't know what everyone thinks!

In broad daylight, she openly came to see this man; no one would suspect it was her idea.

Nine out of ten people would believe that Guo Xiaoyan had instructed them to come.

To put it bluntly, I am the victim in people's eyes.

The image of someone willing to go to great lengths for a friend is not easily forged.

Liu Ru had a smile on her face the whole time.

When Cao Xiangyang came out, her heart leaped with even greater excitement.

"Hello, Comrade Liu Ru, is there anything I can help you with?"

Cao Xiangyang spoke politely, but his tone was full of joy.

Liu Ru's heart tightened, and her voice became hesitant and stuttering.

When Liu Ru arrived, she had planned to present a confident and poised demeanor in front of this man.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he started speaking, I didn't know what to say.

"Hello, Zhao, did I disturb you?"

"No, I just finished reading a chapter of the study material and was just about to take a break. What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Cao Xiangyang worked hard to maintain his image.

He thought he was refined and cultured, like an intellectual. Even if Liu Ru didn't say anything now, she would definitely praise him when she talked about this with Guo Xiaoyan later.

"I want to talk to you."

"Okay, is it about Guo Xiaoyan? Is she alright? If so, that's fine. What she said yesterday surprised me a bit, and my attitude might have been a little off."

Liu Ru raised her eyelids and looked at Cao Xiangyang again.

"No, it's not about Guo Xiaoyan. I wanted to ask what your impression of me is?"

impression?

Cao Xiangyang was completely bewildered.

The girl in front of me was shy and fidgeted, clutching the hem of her clothes with her hands, looking rather timid.

Without careful observation, just one glance is enough to tell that this woman has never seen much of the world.

What impression could I possibly have of her?

Suddenly, Cao Xiangyang remembered what Guo Xiaoyan had said yesterday.

A sense of foreboding rose in Cao Xiangyang's heart.

Could it be that Liu Ru didn't come here to relay a message from Guo Xiaoyan?

Did you come to me for personal reasons?

He gasped sharply, and Cao Xiangyang's voice became serious.

"Liu, we're all in the same class. My impression of you is just that of a classmate. Don't have any other thoughts. I didn't take what Guo Xiaoyan said yesterday to heart."

In order to make Liu Ru give up, Cao Xiangyang even firmly said, "I like Guo Xiaoyan and have always considered her my girlfriend. You should just give up."

"Why should I let it go? What do you mean by this? Do you think I'm that hateful? If you don't like me, you can just say so. Why do you say 'let it go'?"

Liu Ru has a quick temper, and she was already furious when she heard that someone didn't take her seriously.

One sentence is enough; it's as if I'm just some extra scallion thrown in when I buy groceries!

It's obvious that it's dispensable!

What's going on?

No matter what, I'm a woman. Can't this person be a little more considerate when they speak?

"It doesn't mean anything, it's just the literal meaning. Whether Guo Xiaoyan means well or you want to get to know me through Guo Xiaoyan, there's no need for it."

After Cao Xiangyang finished speaking, Liu Ru was completely stunned.

Is this the harshest rejection imaginable?