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

Chapter 42 My father said, "Why don't you marry me?"

Liu Jia's heart skipped a beat. So this thief was actually... a woman!

Even as the leg was about to step over the wall, Liu Jia remained silent.

I'm going to see what this female thief who climbs over the wall is trying to steal today!

After confirming that the thief was a woman, Liu Jia was no longer as nervous as before.

Although we weren't eating fancy food at this time, I'm still a man, and I'm more than capable of handling a woman!

"Almost there, he'll jump down in a bit!"

Liu Jia muttered to himself, raising an eyebrow as he did so.

Just as the thief's backside started to move in this direction, Liu Jia suddenly shouted.

"What are you doing?!"

The body on the wall stiffened for a moment, and then the whole body fell off the earthen wall!

They were clearly startled by the sudden shout!

"oops!"

Before he could finish speaking, the man fell against the wall.

He fell hard on his butt, followed by a gasp of surprise.

At this moment, Liu Jia was stunned!

"Zhou Caixia? It's you?"

"Third Brother, what are you shouting for? You scared me to death!"

Zhou Caixia, with a mournful face, got up from the ground while rubbing her shoulders.

That fall was quite severe; his mouth was split open in a wide, cracked mess.

Liu Jia watched in disbelief as Zhou Caixia got up and stood up, before finally coming to her senses and asking, "Why didn't you use the main gate? Why did you climb over the wall?"

"Aren't you afraid of being discovered?"

Liu Jia remained silent, then looked up at the earthen wall in front of him.

The wall is only about a meter high. Given Zhou Caixia's clumsy climbing skills, it's hard to say how long it would take her to climb down.

"You're afraid someone will find out? Or are you afraid someone won't find out?"

Liu Jia rolled her eyes, took the coarse cloth towel draped over the well pulley, and handed it to Zhou Caixia.

Zhou Caixia looked aggrieved, patting the dirt off her body with a towel while muttering under her breath.

"Third Brother, I'm really afraid of being seen by others, especially I have to be careful of my father!"

Why are you being so wary of your dad?

"It's all because of you. My dad got so angry that he smoked half a basket of tobacco leaves yesterday. Actually, it's partly my fault."

Zhou Caixia walked to the locust tree on her own and sat down on a small stool before she finished speaking.

……

After work in the afternoon.

People carried their hoes home in twos and threes.

It's the height of summer now, and after a long day of work, even the strongest man feels listless.

The women were even worse off; they walked slowly and were too lazy to even speak.

But Zhang Cuihua was an exception.

Zhang Cuihua carried a hoe on her shoulder, her head held high, and she walked with such swagger!

Seeing Zhang Cuihua so energetic, the people nearby couldn't help but start hitting her.

"Aunt Zhang, what good thing happened? Did you strike it rich or something? You're so arrogant."

"That's right, be careful not to trip over a stone on the road."

"I bet Aunt Zhang's family is having a meat feast today, otherwise why would they be so happy?"

"Speak up, don't keep the good news to yourself."

Everyone chatted away, and even a few people in the distance looked over.

Zhang Cuihua stopped and deliberately drew out her words, "I'm so happy today, God has opened his eyes."

"See, you're only saying half the story again, and in such a sarcastic way. Can't you just say what it is about?"

"You wouldn't believe me even if I told you, so I'd better not. When the truth comes out, I'll make you all apologize to me one by one!"

Seeing Zhang Cuihua speak so solemnly, many people looked puzzled.

What's the big deal?

You'd have to apologize to her one by one? Dream on!

Although people may think this way, few show it on their faces.

Some impatient people were still urging her to explain herself clearly.

This time, Zhang Cuihua didn't keep everyone in suspense, but her voice was still much lower than before.

"You all saw it today, right? The third son of the Liu family didn't come to work, did he?"

Xili Village is small, and everyone in the village knows that Liu Jia is the third son of the Liu family.

Liu Jia did not go to work today; he didn't go in the morning or in the afternoon.

Seeing someone nod, Zhang Cuihua spoke mysteriously.

"Not only did Liu Jia not go, but which of you women saw Zhou Caixia?"

These words immediately made everyone ponder.

That's really true; Zhou Caixia didn't go either!

Looking at the expressions on everyone's faces, Zhang Cuihua's smile became even more smug.

"So what? Just because neither of them went doesn't prove anything. Zhang Da Boba, you're making wild guesses again!"

Zhang Cuihua raised an eyebrow and her voice rose accordingly.

"What do you mean I'm just guessing? The facts speak for themselves. They rode their bikes back together yesterday, and neither of them went to work today. You can figure it out yourselves!"

After saying these words, Zhang Cuihua shouldered her hoe and strode away.

The remaining people looked at each other, their eyes revealing a different meaning.

If it only happens once or twice, that's just a coincidence.

But if it happens every time, it really does have a different meaning.

……

Under the locust tree.

After Zhou Caixia finished speaking, Liu Jia's brows furrowed into a deep frown.

"Zhou Caixia, let me tell you, you can't let me down at this crucial moment. If you shirk your responsibilities, my grand plan will be put on hold."

Seeing Liu Jia's serious expression, Zhou Caixia nodded repeatedly.

"Third Brother, don't worry. When have I ever held you back? I'm just thinking of a plan."

“What are you thinking? Your dad won’t let you go out, so you climb over the wall. That’s not a solution. You need to talk to him about it.”

Zhou Caixia was so anxious that a layer of sweat appeared on her forehead.

Ideological work has been done.

Last night, I talked with my family for half the night, and my eyelids started to droop, but I still couldn't change their minds.

If we continue with the ideological work as Liu Jia suggested, we'll probably get a beating when we get back!

"In the end, it all comes down to Zhang Dalaba. Why is she so foul-mouthed?"

"My dad is the same; he believes everything he hears. He's the production team leader, and he doesn't know that you can't speak without investigation?"

"Let's see how long he keeps me locked up. Either he'll lock me up for life, or he'll do as I say!"

After Zhou Caixia finished speaking, she pouted even more.

Liu Jia knew that Zhou Caixia was also stubborn; although she was a girl, she was a complete snob.

Once that stubborn temper flares up, not even ten oxen could pull it back.

But now is not the time for a head-on confrontation!

I'm sorry about the current situation.

"Three days later, I have to go to the Hongxing Supply and Marketing Cooperative to sign a contract. Once the contract is signed, the two parties will have a formal cooperative relationship."

"If we are unable to supply the goods within the stipulated time, it will be a breach of contract, and we will have to pay compensation!"

"Zhou Caixia, this is no joke. If you don't like it, I'll go talk to your father!"

Liu Jia became increasingly anxious as he thought about it, and finally started walking out.

"Third Brother, wait a minute! You'll be no use going there," Zhou Caixia said anxiously, grabbing Liu Jia's arm. "You know my father's temper. You'll just mess things up if you go!"

"Then tell me, how can we avoid messing it up?"

When asked this question, Liu Jia's eyes darted around, then narrowed into slits.

"Your father is very resourceful. He must have made some demands of you, right? Tell me, what did he say?"

Zhou Caixia was stunned.

To my utter surprise, Liu Jia asked about this at this time.

Last night, my family did state their conditions, but I can't say them now in front of Liu Jia.

Zhou Caixia bit her lip, her face growing increasingly red.

"Just say it already, what are you dawdling about?" Liu Jia urged from the side.

Zhou Caixia looked up at Liu Jia, her voice barely audible.

"..."

"Huh? I didn't hear you. Speak louder!"

Zhou Caixia steeled herself, took a deep breath, and hurriedly said something.