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

There is an old well with a windlass at the foot of the west wall. It has been there for many years and has supported several generations.

Liu Jia has remembered this well since he was a child, and he doesn't know how many buckets of water he has drawn from it.

After turning the windlass a couple of times, Liu Jia quickly got the hang of it.

Concentrating on fetching water, he was completely oblivious to Guo Xiaoyan's resentful gaze from not far away.

While fetching water, Liu Jia had already made his plans.

I'll add some firewood to the stove in a bit, heat up some cornbread and steamed buns, and then fry an egg.

When my parents come back, I'll be able to have a hot meal.

Earning work points in the production team is also physical labor. They are old and always eat hard cornbread. How can they manage?

Thinking of the sweet potato flour buns in the pot, Liu Jia couldn't help but compare them to the buns that came later.

That's simply... not even in the same league.

Modern steamed buns are fluffy and soft, with a hint of sweetness.

The cornbread in the kitchen was not only hard, but also difficult to chew. Although it contained wild vegetables, it was still rock hard and had no softness whatsoever.

There was nothing that could be done; resources were scarce in those days, and every household was in the same situation.

Eating sweet potato flour buns was also a way to fill one's stomach.

Before she knew it, Liu Jia thought of the few lines she used to sing as a child.

"Sweet potato buns, sweet potato cakes, we can't live without sweet potatoes."

Thinking about it, it really is true.

"Let's make things a little better today!"

As he spoke, Liu Jia picked up a bucket of water in each hand and walked effortlessly toward the kitchen.

A bucket of water was quite heavy, and several muscle bulges immediately appeared on Liu Jia's bronze-colored arms.

Guo Xiaoyan stared at Liu Jia, her gaze sweeping over Liu Jia's arm. She rolled her eyes and turned her head away.

But the scene from just now just wouldn't leave my mind.

Liu Jia is 1.87 meters tall. Although he is a bit thin, he is very strong.

In the summer, when wearing a tank top under the sun, my tanned skin gets shiny and oily.

The muscles on my arms are also bulging, just like they are now.

What's going on? Why did you think of these things?

Guo Xiaoyan quietly touched her burning cheeks and hurriedly went inside, pretending to read a book.

After fetching water, Liu Jia put out the dry rations and firewood in the stove, then went to work in the yard.

There's a small vegetable patch in the yard, planted with scallions, a lush green patch.

Every time Liu Jia returned from the production brigade, he was so hungry that he would pick two scallions and eat them with cornbread to tide him over.

I'll stir-fry eggs with scallions tonight, it'll definitely be delicious!

As it was getting dark, Liu Jia quickened his pace.

When Liu Yutian and Zhang Guilan returned, Liu Jia had just finished cooking and was coming out of the kitchen.

"Father, Mother, you're back."

Liu Jia looked up and greeted the two elders.

Zhang Guilan was taken aback. She looked at the kitchen and then at the north room, lowering her voice considerably.

"Why did you go to the kitchen? Where's Xiaoyan? Weren't you with her?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Jia felt extremely embarrassed.

Before I knew Guo Xiaoyan, I was already known for my diligence.

Working in the fields and cooking when she gets back, she manages to do both without neglecting either.

But ever since Guo Xiaoyan came to Xili Village, Liu Jia has become a completely different person.

In his eyes, in his heart, and in his mind, there was nothing else but Guo Xiaoyan.

After marrying Guo Xiaoyan, he simply followed her around like a shadow, ignoring all the laughter others shed upon him.

If you don't cherish your own wife, why should someone else cherish her?

Let them say whatever they want, who cares? They're just jealous!

As time went on, Mr. and Mrs. Liu stopped saying anything.

After all, for a young couple to live together, as long as they don't argue or fight, and are down-to-earth, that's fine. Being a little clingy is fine too!

But today, Zhang Guilan clearly sensed Liu Jia's unusual behavior.

I usually cook when I get home, so why is my youngest son cooking today?

That's why I lowered my voice and asked.

Liu Jia rubbed her nose and replied with a smile, "You're all grown up, not children. Why are you keeping her company? You've been working hard all morning, you should get some rest."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guilan felt a lump in her throat.

Nearby, Liu Yutian was rubbing the dirt off his shovel with his foot when he heard this, and his eyes widened.

Although she didn't ask anything, the doubt in her eyes was very obvious.

Seeing the two of them standing there in a daze, Liu Jia urged them again.

"Mom and Dad, hurry up and wash your hands, let's eat! I made scrambled eggs with scallions today!"

Zhang Guilan got anxious as soon as she heard this and slapped her thigh.

"You little rascal, there were only a few eggs in the house, and they were meant for Yan'er. Why did you fry them?"

"It doesn't matter who eats it or not."

"Look at you..."

Before Zhang Guilan could finish speaking, Liu Jia had already turned around and gone to wash his hands.

Inside the north room.

Guo Xiaoyan heard everything that was being said outside clearly, and felt a pang of sadness in her heart.

Liu Jia, you're deliberately targeting me!

If there's anything good to eat or useful at home, you'd be eager to bring it to me with both hands.

Now that I've heard I'm getting a divorce, this is how you treat me!

The notarized letter hasn't even been issued yet, and you're already treating me like an outsider!

Guo Xiaoyan grew angrier the more she thought about it, and before she could even blink, large tears streamed down her face.

"Yan'er, Liu Jia has prepared the meal. Wash your hands and come eat!"

After washing her hands, Zhang Guilan went to the window of the north room and called Guo Xiaoyan to eat.

Guo Xiaoyan quickly wiped away her tears and pretended to speak naturally.

"understood."

Four people sat around a low table, in the middle of which was a plate of scrambled eggs with scallions made by Liu Jia.

The scallions were bright green, and the eggs were a vibrant yellow. Although the plate was chipped, it didn't affect the aroma of the scrambled eggs at all.

Zhang Guilan sensed that Liu Jia was acting strangely today, and her heart was in her throat.

Guo Xiaoyan was already feeling down, so she naturally didn't say much during the meal.

The atmosphere was a little awkward.

Liu Jia first picked up the chopsticks and handed them to Liu Yutian.

"Dad, don't just stand there, eat your food. The eggs won't taste good if they get cold."

Liu Yutian took the chopsticks and looked up at Liu Jia.

Zhang Guilan's brows were constantly furrowed. She picked up a sweet potato bun, then put it back down.

"Liu Jia, what's wrong with you? Did you bully Yan'er?"

"No."

"Did you not do well on the test or something?"

Zhang Guilan was determined to get to the bottom of things and find out exactly what was going on.

Liu Jia knew his mother's temper; if he didn't explain things clearly to her, she probably wouldn't sleep well all night.

It's normal to feel overwhelmed and unable to keep things to yourself as you get older.

Liu Jia steeled himself and cleared his throat.

"Mom and Dad, I have something to tell you. Guo Xiaoyan and I are planning to get a divorce after the exams."

Upon hearing this, both Liu Yutian and Zhang Guilan were stunned.

Liu Jia's face did not show any unusual expression.

I had already anticipated this situation.

But what happened next was somewhat unexpected for Liu Jia.

"Snapped!"

Liu Yutian slammed his chopsticks on the table and roared with his head held high!

"You little brat, are you trying to defy the heavens?!"

"You've really grown up, huh? Now you want a divorce?"

"You want all the men, young and old, in Xili Village to gossip about the Liu family behind their backs?"