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

"Xiaoyan, Xiao Cao is here."

The sound from outside the door made Guo Xiaoyan shudder, and her hand trembled so much that the grapes fell onto the table.

Xiao Cao?

Cao Xiangyang?

Guo Xiaoyan felt a surge of panic, and her heart began to race.

Since returning to the city from Xili Village, I have been adjusting and have almost never gone out.

I haven't kept in touch with my former classmates, including Cao Xiangyang.

Unexpectedly, Cao Xiangyang actually came to our home.

Taking a deep breath, a fair and handsome face flashed through Guo Xiaoyan's mind.

I was classmates with Cao Xiangyang, and we were also sent to the countryside in the same batch of educated youth.

The only difference is the time they return to the city.

After the order to return to the city was issued, Cao Xiangyang was among the first batch of educated youth to return, while Cao Xiangyang's return was delayed because of his father.

During the three years they spent in the countryside, Guo Xiaoyan and Cao Xiangyang had no contact. Their only memory of each other was the moment they left the city together.

At that time, Guo Xiaoyan only remembered the sounds of gongs and drums, and the bustling crowds.

Looking around, all I could see were heads.

The educated youth who were going to the countryside, and their relatives who were seeing them off, all huddled together in small groups, feeling both excited and reluctant to part.

Guo Xiaoyan didn't see Cao Xiangyang in the crowd until a truck started moving, at which point she saw Cao Xiangyang waving at her.

"Guo Xiaoyan, you wait for me!"

Cao Xiangyang stared intently at Guo Xiaoyan.

Guo Xiaoyan could only watch the vehicle drive further and further away, the slogans on the vehicle becoming smaller and smaller.

Everyone is responding to the call to go to the countryside, to the places where the country needs them...

"Xiaoyan, did you hear what your mother said? Your classmate Cao Xiangyang is here."

Zhang Xiuying repeated the sentence from outside the door.

Guo Xiaoyan finally came to her senses, quickly gathered her hair, straightened her dress, and then opened the door to go out.

It's been almost three years since I last saw him, and I wonder what Cao Xiangyang looks like now.

Guo Xiaoyan lowered her eyes, feeling a sense of unease.

"Guo Xiaoyan, it's a pleasure to see you. You're exactly the same as you were three years ago, you haven't changed at all."

Cao Xiangyang tried his best to suppress his excitement, but the excitement in his eyes was impossible to hide.

At this moment, Guo Xiaoyan raised her head and met Cao Xiangyang's gaze, and at the same time, she saw the person in front of her clearly.

Compared to his previous youthful and fair face, Cao Xiangyang now appears much more mature and composed, having endured much more.

Wearing a dark blue uniform, Cao Xiangyang appeared even more upright.

On the coffee table were several cans of food, malted milk powder, and a box of snacks, with fresh fruit in a mesh bag next to them.

Guo Xiaoyan knew without a doubt that these things were brought by Cao Xiangyang.

Seeing that the two of them were not speaking, Zhang Xiuying said somewhat awkwardly, "You two haven't seen each other for a long time, have you? You two chat first, I'll go get you something to eat."

As she spoke, Zhang Xiuying quietly retreated into the corridor.

At this moment, only Guo Xiaoyan and Cao Xiangyang remained in the living room.

"Guo Xiaoyan, after I heard that you were back in the city, I rushed to finish what I was doing and didn't pick you up on the day you returned. You won't blame me, will you?"

Cao Xiangyang looked at Guo Xiaoyan, his eyes sparkling.

As he spoke, Cao Chaoyang took a step toward Guo Xiaoyan.

Guo Xiaoyan instinctively stepped back, saying, "Everyone has things to do, I understand."

Guo Xiaoyan spoke softly, a slight blush appearing on her face.

Cao Xiangyang stared wide-eyed, wishing he could walk up to Guo Xiaoyan right now, take her hand, and shower her with concern.

Although the thought was almost bursting into his mind, Cao Xiangyang kept reminding himself to stay calm and that now was not the time.

"Xiaoyan, how have you been these past three years? I have so much to say to you, but seeing you makes me not know where to begin."

How do you feel about your college entrance exam? Has your family arranged a job for you?

"I was thinking... after getting your consent, I'll find a matchmaker to propose marriage."

As he spoke the last sentence, Cao Xiangyang's face turned as red as a sheet of cloth with excitement.

A look of shock flashed in Guo Xiaoyan's eyes. Just as she was wondering how to answer, a face suddenly flashed through her mind.

It's Liu Jia's face!

At that moment, Guo Xiaoyan hesitated.

"It's a bit early to talk about this now, let's wait and see!"

Cao Xiangyang was completely absorbed in his own fantasy, even mistaking Guo Xiaoyan's hesitation for shyness.

“It’s getting late. We’ve already missed three years. If we hadn’t gone to the countryside, we might already have children.”

"I've missed so many years before, and now the only thing I want to do is marry you."

"By the way, Xiaoyan, I'm working in a garment factory now. The job is easy, and I can rest two days a week to be with you at home. As you probably know, my dad is the section chief at the garment factory."

"If you're unhappy with your job, we can use our connections to get you transferred to the garment factory as well."

Cao Xiangyang said a lot.

Guo Xiaoyan listened quietly.

It wasn't until Cao Xiangyang finished speaking that Guo Xiaoyan realized the two of them were still in the same position as before.

They all stood ramrod straight, and none of them sat down.

"Cao Xiangyang, please sit down first. Let me pour you a glass of water."

To cover up her embarrassment, Guo Xiaoyan hurriedly turned around to get the thermos.

Cao Xiangyang looked at it again.

Although she spent three years as an educated youth sent to the countryside, Guo Xiaoyan is still as pure as a daisy.

She walks with light steps, and the slightest twist of her waist can steal a person's soul.

This was completely different from the women I usually met.

If you put Guo Xiaoyan among those women, she would definitely stand out from the crowd!

Two neat, jet-black braids hung down her chest, and her light blue dress just past her knees, revealing her fair calves...

Just one glance is enough to spark the imagination.

"Cao Xiangyang, what's wrong? Drink some water!"

Seeing that Cao Xiangyang was not moving, Guo Xiaoyan instinctively reminded him.

Cao Xiangyang then snapped out of his reverie.

After swallowing hard, Cao Xiangyang's expression returned to normal.

"Oh, I'm reminded of our school days. Looking back now, it feels like a dream. Thankfully, none of us have changed."

Guo Xiaoyan, however, didn't know how to start the conversation.

Has nothing changed?

These past few days, all I can think about is Xili Village; these memories are indelible.

There was silence in the room.

At this moment, Zhang Xiuying brought out a plate of fruit.

"Xiao Cao, come and have some fruit."

……

Liu Jia spent the entire afternoon thinking about the supply and marketing cooperative.

Fortunately, the work recorder only assigned errands, so Liu Jia wasn't so distracted as to make any mistakes.

After calming down, Liu Jia felt that he had given Li Zhenhe an explanation too hastily.

At this moment, Liu Jia hoped that Li Zhenhe could find out something.

At the same time, Liu Jia was worried that Li Zhenhe would mess things up in his impulsiveness.

Time passed slowly, and the sun began to sink in the west.

The whistle signaling the end of the workday had just sounded when a bicycle arrived at the edge of the field, dusty and weary.

Now, many people in the production team know about this supply and marketing cooperative specialist who rides a bicycle.

His appearance always indicates he's looking for Liu Jia.

Liu Jia was in a daze when Wang Liqiu suddenly nudged his arm.

"Third Brother, that person is here again. Is he looking for you?"

Liu Jia was taken aback, looked up in the direction Wang Liqiu was pointing, and his eyes lit up immediately.

"We've heard news so quickly? That's great!"

Liu Jia was excited. He left those words behind and strode off toward Li Zhenhe.

Wang Liqiu chased after them with a hoe, shouting as he went.

"Third Brother, wait for me! The sun has set and there's just a slight breeze. If I run, I'll break a sweat again!"

"This is none of your business, go and rest!"

Liu Jia didn't even turn his head.

Wang Liqiu dared not stop, "That won't do, I have to stay with you!"

Seeing Liu Jia running over, Li Zhenhe quickly squeezed the brake.

The bicycle came to a smooth stop.

Before he could even steady himself, Liu Jia hurriedly asked, "How is it? Any news?"

"Brother, we've found out!"