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

The old man was flattered by Liu Jia's praise and naturally followed his train of thought.

"Lijiatun? I've heard of it. Are you looking for Lijiatun?"

Before Liu Jia could respond, the old man chimed in, "It's hard to find out about Lijiatun. Just ask the director of the supply and marketing cooperative; his hometown is Lijiatun!"

Liu Jia was overjoyed.

You made the right bet!

Director Li really is from Lijiatun!

The clues are gradually becoming clearer.

Cao Xiangyang was a sent-down youth in Lijiatun, and Director Li is also from Lijiatun!

Liu Jia had a premonition that Cao Xiangyang and Director Li would definitely be connected because of Lijiatun!

If that's the case, then we'll have to unravel the mystery bit by bit!

"Young man, why aren't you saying anything? Are you asking about something in Lijiatun?"

"Oh, I have an older relative in Lijiatun, and I'd like to ask for directions."

"That's hard to say. Although I've never been to Lijiatun, I've heard of Liuzhuang. Come on, let me draw you the route."

The old man was very hospitable and immediately took out paper and pen.

North at the top, south at the bottom, west on the left, and east on the right—mark the directions and start drawing quickly.

Before long, a complete route map appeared before Liu Jia's eyes.

"Thank you so much, sir! You not only gave me water but also drew me a map. You're such a kind person!"

"Don't say that, it's all about serving the people!"

Then, Liu Jia chatted with the old man until he finished the whole tub of hot water before leaving.

As it was almost lunchtime, Liu Jia waited for Li Zhenhe at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative.

After the two met, they went directly to the state-run restaurant across the street.

"Brother Li, how's your investigation going? I've found some leads!"

"Really? Tell me!"

Liu Jia told Li Zhenhe what he knew, and Li Zhenhe's eyes widened in surprise.

"You mean, Lijiatun will connect Cao Xiangyang with Director Li?"

"That's very possible. After all, Director Li's hometown is Lijiatun. I also found out that his two younger brothers are currently in their hometown."

"Then let's go to Lijiatun tomorrow!"

Li Zhenhe is an impatient person. He couldn't let the clue he finally found go to waste!

Moreover, we are at a critical juncture now. If the time is postponed even slightly, the contract will belong to someone else!

"No, listen to me, tomorrow we'll put on a show for Director Li!"

"A double act?"

Li Zhenhe was completely bewildered.

Liu Jia already had a plan in mind.

Then, the two of them used their mealtime to develop a detailed plan.

……

Come back home.

After returning from outside, Guo Xiaoyan locked herself in her room and refused to see anyone.

Zhang Xiuying paced around the living room several times, her forehead covered in sweat.

I wanted to ask Guo Jianjun what was going on, but the guy only came back briefly and then left in a hurry.

They knocked on the door several times, but Guo Xiaoyan kept saying it was nothing.

She's not blind. When she came back just now, her eyes were red. How could she be alright?

It was past lunchtime, but the lunch on the table remained untouched.

Zhang Xiuying sat on the sofa, her eyes fixed on the direction of the door.

Finally, Guo Jianjun returned.

"Mom, why are you sitting here? Who are you waiting for?"

Guo Jianjun stopped and looked at Zhang Xiuying with a puzzled expression.

"Who else can I wait for? You, of course! You're such a busy person these days, you practically treat this house like a guesthouse!"

Zhang Xiuying was annoyed and started criticizing Guo Jianjun as soon as she saw him.

"Mom, who made you angry? Tell me, and I'll get revenge for you!"

As Guo Jianjun spoke, he went behind Zhang Xiuying and diligently massaged her shoulders, while also inquiring about news.

“My mother is a very magnanimous person; no ordinary person would make her this angry. Someone must have made a mistake…”

Before she could finish speaking, Zhang Xiuying suddenly pushed Guo Jianjun's hand aside.

"Don't try to sweet-talk me. I've been through a lot, and I won't be fooled by you so easily!"

"Yes, I completely believe that, but Mom, what's wrong with you?"

Seeing her son keep asking questions, Zhang Xiuying decided to stop while she was ahead.

Raising an eyebrow at Guo Xiaoyan's room, Zhang Xiuying lowered her voice.

"Look, she's in a bad mood again. I don't know what happened, she went out for a while and came back crying."

Guo Jianjun's eyes widened in surprise.

"Cried?"

"Keep your voice down, don't let your sister hear."

After saying that, Zhang Xiuying glared at Guo Jianjun again.

I didn't find out what happened, but I saw Guo Jianjun come back and go to Guo Xiaoyan's room, and then Xiaoyan went out.

As a result, this is what happened after I came back.

Guo Jianjun hurriedly turned around, "Mom, you rest for a while, I'll go take a look."

Guo Jianjun truly loved his younger sister, Guo Xiaoyan.

Hearing that she was crying and refusing to eat, Guo Jianjun felt even worse than if he had starved himself for days.

Zhang Xiuying wanted to ask Guo Jianjun if he knew what was going on, but before she could say anything, Guo Jianjun had already arrived at Guo Xiaoyan's door.

"Yan'er, open the door, dinner's ready."

"You guys can eat, I'm not hungry."

Guo Xiaoyan's voice was choked with sobs; although she tried to appear calm, it was still noticeable.

"Yan'er, I've already eaten. If you're not going to eat, let's have a chat?"

Guo Jianjun pricked up his ears.

The room fell silent, becoming quiet all of a sudden.

After a while, footsteps were heard.

Then the door opened, and Guo Xiaoyan appeared in the doorway with her head down.

Guo Jianjun hurried inside, afraid that Guo Xiaoyan would close the door.

"What's wrong? Mom said you're in a bad mood because of Liu Jia? That guy is really something, how can a grown man always make girls cry?"

While complaining, Guo Jianjun observed Guo Xiaoyan's expression.

Sure enough, Guo Xiaoyan's eyes immediately reddened when Liu Jia was mentioned.

It seems I was right.

However, Guo Xiaoyan was still being stubborn at this point.

"No, I don't need to get angry over him."

"That's right. The marriage is over, and the two families have no connection anymore, so why make yourself unhappy?"

As soon as Guo Jianjun finished speaking, Guo Xiaoyan raised her eyelids.

These words sound like they're on my side, but they just don't feel right.

Seeing Guo Xiaoyan in a daze, Guo Jianjun smiled, pulled over a chair, and sat down.

Although Guo Xiaoyan is still pouting, she is no longer as depressed as before.

So Guo Jianjun continued, "Yan'er, do you regret it?"

"What do you regret?"

"I regret divorcing Liu Jia."

Guo Jianjun's question was very direct.

Guo Xiaoyan frowned immediately.

Do you regret it? No, I don't!

But if I don't regret it, why do I feel so bad?

Guo Xiaoyan did not answer Guo Jianjun's question; the scene she had seen at the supply and marketing cooperative that day suddenly flashed through her mind.

Zhou Caixia and Liu Jia were together, and they were even smiling with their mouths open!

Just as she thought of this, Guo Xiaoyan gave an annoyed snort.

"Yan'er, we're family, there's nothing we can't talk about. I'll just ask you one question: can't you let go of Liu Jia?"

"Brother, what are you saying? I've already divorced him!"

Guo Xiaoyan was a little nervous and even wanted to avoid the question.

Guo Jianjun coughed.

"Don't rush to answer, think it over before you speak."

"Divorce is nothing. You can remarry after a divorce. If you really can't let go of Liu Jia, I'll go all out to make sure you two are together."

"If you decide to let go of the past and start afresh, then pretend I didn't ask you anything."

Guo Xiaoyan was stunned.

To my utter surprise, Guo Jianjun came up and asked about this matter.

Just now, Guo Xiaoyan was thinking that since Liu Jia had wronged her so much, she would completely sever ties with him from now on.

But when Guo Jianjun asked that question, Guo Xiaoyan suddenly hesitated.

At this moment, Guo Jianjun smiled, stood up, and patted Guo Xiaoyan on the back.

"You need to think this through carefully. I don't think you can figure it out in a short time. Think about it properly when you have time later. Let's go eat now, Mom is waiting for you!"

Guo Xiaoyan felt a pang of guilt. "Mom hasn't eaten yet?"

"That's right, we've been waiting for you, let's go!"

Guo Jianjun pretended to be nonchalant and pulled Guo Xiaoyan out the door.

Seeing the two of them come out together, Zhang Xiuying excitedly ran to the kitchen to heat up the dishes.

At the dinner table, no one mentioned anything about Liu Jia.

But Guo Xiaoyan had already made up her mind that she must sort out her thoughts tonight.

It's really time to put an end to my relationship with Liu Jia.

That night.

Liu Jia also didn't sleep well.

However, Liu Jia was thinking about meeting Director Li the next day.

Everything is ready; we'll just have to wait and see if the cannon fires tomorrow!