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

Someone called me? That's impossible!

Wang Liqiu suspected there was something wrong with his ears, and as he raised his hand to rub them, the sound from before rang out again.

"Akiko, what are you spacing out for?"

This time, Wang Liqiu heard it clearly; it was being called.

Wang Liqiu turned around abruptly, her eyes wide with surprise.

"Sister-in-law? What are you doing here! Good heavens, am I seeing things?!"

Upon seeing Guo Xiaoyan, Wang Liqiu blinked hard, then swallowed hard.

Guo Xiaoyan in front of me was wearing a beige dress made of polyester fabric, and a pair of white leather shoes.

Under the sunlight, Guo Xiaoyan's fair skin seemed to glow.

At first glance, it looks just like the dolls sold in supply and marketing cooperatives.

Seeing Wang Liqiu's eyes glazed over, Guo Xiaoyan smiled sheepishly and pretended to be angry as she asked, "What are you thinking about? I've called you several times and you haven't heard me."

Wang Liqiu recovered from her shock and also grinned.

“Sister-in-law, I’m thinking, this isn’t a village where everyone knows me, so maybe someone will call out to me. This is the county town, so no one will call out to me.”

So, you're just going to ignore me?

Guo Xiaoyan continued to laugh.

Wang Liqiu was so anxious that he started scratching his head.

Guo Xiaoyan knew Wang Liqiu very well, especially about Liu Jia, Wang Liqiu's follower. When Wang Liqiu got really anxious or angry, he would stutter and stammer.

As soon as he thought of this, Wang Liqiu began to stammer.

"Sister-in-law, you...you're just joking with me. I didn't hear you clearly. How could I...ignore you!"

"Alright," Guo Xiaoyan said, her smile fading as she approached Wang Liqiu. "Why are you at the hospital? Is something the matter?"

Wang Liqiu immediately stood up straight and replied as if reporting a task: "It's nothing, I came to get some Chinese medicine for my mother, my back and legs hurt."

"Oh, I know, does the old lady's leg still feel awkward on rainy or cloudy days?"

"That's right, when something goes wrong, they rely on medicine to get through it."

When Wang Liqiu mentioned his mother's legs, his brows furrowed.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Wang Liqiu asked, "Sister-in-law, what brings you to the hospital? Are you feeling unwell?"

Wang Liqiu hadn't received much formal education and was very straightforward, so he didn't mince words when asking questions.

He's the type who asks whatever comes to mind.

Hearing Wang Liqiu ask this, Guo Xiaoyan wasn't angry. "It's nothing. I haven't been resting well these past two days, so I came to the hospital for a checkup."

Wang Liqiu suddenly realized.

No wonder Guo Xiaoyan's skin looked so fair earlier; she must have been resting poorly.

Upon closer inspection, it wasn't white at all; it was completely devoid of color.

Even her usually rosy lips are now covered with a layer of white.

How did your checkup go?

"It's nothing, I'm just a little anemic."

"Anemia? You need to take care of yourself, right?"

"You'll be fine after a rest."

The two of them talked back and forth.

The sun was very strong today. After being exposed to the blazing sun overhead for a while, Guo Xiaoyan felt that she could hardly open her eyes, so she instinctively reached out and shielded her forehead with her hand.

"Sister-in-law, shall we rest under the big tree for a while?"

After all, it had been a while since Wang Liqiu had seen Guo Xiaoyan, and now that they had met in the hospital, Wang Liqiu felt a sense of warmth and familiarity.

But after asking the question, Wang Liqiu regretted it.

Now that Guo Xiaoyan and Liu Jia are divorced, although I still call Guo Xiaoyan "sister-in-law" without getting angry, they are no longer a couple.

Guo Xiaoyan also left Xili Village.

I don't know if Guo Xiaoyan will refuse when I ask her this.

To everyone's surprise, Guo Xiaoyan readily agreed.

The two of them went to the base of the big tree, and Guo Xiaoyan's expression improved somewhat.

After a few more brief words, the conversation naturally turned to Liu Jia.

Wang Liqiu spoke with great enthusiasm, recounting almost everything that had happened since Guo Xiaoyan left.

When the topic of bamboo forest came up, Guo Xiaoyan couldn't help but chime in.

"Qiu Zi, do you think Zhang Dalaba is going to sue the village chief and Liu Jia?"

“Yes, there were so many people gathered in a circle, all staring intently at my third brother, but what did he do?” Wang Liqiu said, giving a thumbs up. “He was so calm!”

Although she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, Guo Xiaoyan's heart tightened at the thought of Liu Jia being surrounded by layers of people.

After three years, I've become quite familiar with Xili Village.

Guo Xiaoyan knew Zhang Dalaba's temperament very well.

Furthermore, as Wang Liqiu said, they sent several people to Zhou Fengshou's house, which clearly indicated that it was prepared in advance.

Can Liu Jia handle it?

Before she knew it, Guo Xiaoyan's brows were furrowed.

"That woman with the loudspeaker is despicable. She got jealous when she saw my third brother making money. Every time she said a word, she slapped her thigh, and her whole body trembled!"

"The things they said were really nasty. They even said that the captain had taken money from my third brother without any conscience, and that the two of them were splitting the loot!"

"Later they said something and told my third brother to hand over the money so everyone could share it."

Guo Xiaoyan stared wide-eyed, her mouth agape!

What's the difference between that situation and a group fight?

"And what about Liu Jia? What did he do?"

Guo Xiaoyan felt a sudden jolt in her heart, and even her breathing became rapid.

"Hey, sister-in-law, listen to me, my third brother was so impressive! He just pulled something out of his pocket, what's it called? Yes, a certificate!"

"With a 'smack,' it was swung at Zhang Dalou's round face!"

"That was so satisfying!"

"Sister-in-law, do you know that my third brother has rented out the bamboo forest in the village for decades!"

Guo Xiaoyan breathed a long sigh of relief, and could even feel her heart slowly returning to its original place.

"Akiko, can't you just get to the point? You scared me to death!"

Wang Liqiu chuckled, "Isn't this just to clarify things with my sister-in-law? That's how it was back then."

Guo Xiaoyan placed her hand on her chest and finally felt a sense of relief.

The Liu Jia that Wang Liqiu mentioned was someone he had never met.

At this moment, Guo Xiaoyan even regretted not having witnessed that scene herself.

Has Liu Jia changed, or have I never truly known him at all?

Guo Xiaoyan was in a daze.

"Sister-in-law, how did you get here? Shall I ride my bike and take you home?"

Seeing that Guo Xiaoyan seemed a little distracted, Wang Liqiu quickly asked her what was wrong.

"what?"

Guo Xiaoyan didn't hear what Wang Liqiu said, but Wang Liqiu thought that Guo Xiaoyan didn't believe in his car technology.

"Sister-in-law, don't worry. Although it's my first time riding a bicycle, I've learned how. It's not a short distance from Xili Village to the city!"

"You bought a bicycle?" Guo Xiaoyan asked instinctively.

Wang Liqiu shook his head like a rattle drum.

“I don’t have that much money to buy a bicycle. It belongs to my third brother. He was worried that I would be late in getting medicine for my mother, so he let me ride it to the city.”

Guo Xiaoyan froze, and some images flashed through her mind again.

At the Hongxing Supply and Marketing Cooperative, Liu Jia and Zhou Caixia went to buy things together...

"By the way, how is Zhou Caixia now?"

When Zhou Caixia was mentioned, Wang Liqiu grimaced.

"Don't even mention it, that girl is living the high life now. She even said my third brother appointed her as the leader of a production team, she's so arrogant!"

"But my third brother also promised me that once the factory is up and running, he'll let me be a key member!"

Wang Liqiu was lost in his own thoughts, his mouth practically stretched to the back of his head.

"When...are they getting married?"

After asking the question, Guo Xiaoyan bit her lip, her heart pounding.

"Huh? Who's having a wedding?"

“Zhou Caixia…”

Before Guo Xiaoyan could finish speaking, Wang Liqiu grinned and burst into laughter.

"Sister-in-law, you're really joking. Zhou Caixia doesn't even have a husband's family. Who is she going to have a wedding with?"

moment.

Guo Xiaoyan stood there, stunned.

The scenes that had flashed through my mind before were completely overturned.

For some reason, Guo Xiaoyan suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of ease.

My judgment was wrong, but why am I still somewhat happy?

Zhou Caixia has no husband.

Zhou Caixia doesn't know how to hold weddings.

Could I interpret this as her not marrying Liu Jia?

"really?"

"Of course it's true, I guarantee I'm not lying to you!"

Upon hearing Wang Liqiu's words, Guo Xiaoyan laughed again.

"Alright, we've talked enough. You should go home early so your family won't worry."

Before Wang Liqiu could speak, Guo Xiaoyan suddenly added, "When you get back, tell the old lady that I received the pickled vegetables and thank her. I'll visit her when I have time."

Wang Liqiu nodded quickly.

He offered to take Guo Xiaoyan back by bicycle again, but Guo Xiaoyan refused.

Wang Liqiu had no choice but to push his bicycle.

On the way back, Guo Xiaoyan kept thinking about when she could go back to Xili Village.

I wasn't just saying I was going back to see Zhang Guilan; I wasn't just making excuses.

Is it appropriate to go back at this time?

Guo Xiaoyan felt conflicted for a moment, then sighed.

at the same time.

Zhang Xiuying had already prepared lunch and was just waiting for Guo Xiaoyan to return.

Guo Jianjun took out the pickled vegetable jar again, but before he could put it on the table, Zhang Xiuying took it from him first.

"I'm not eating this today."