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

Guo Jianjun was completely bewildered and hadn't figured out what was going on when Zhang Xiuying opened the cabinet door and deftly put the pickled vegetable jar inside.

"Mom, it's just a jar of pickled vegetables, why are you treating it like a treasure?"

Before Guo Jianjun could finish speaking, Zhang Xiuying turned around and rolled her eyes.

"It doesn't matter whether I'm the treasure or not, I'm just afraid that Yan'er will be the treasure."

The mere mention of pickled vegetables brought a lump to Zhang Xiuying's throat.

Ever since we started eating these pickled vegetables, my youngest daughter has lost her appetite for other dishes.

Zhang Xiuying also secretly tried it, and the pickled vegetables were not good at all; they were sour, numbing, and extremely salty.

It's okay to eat this kind of dish once or twice, but who can stand eating it every meal?

A few years ago, due to some unforeseen circumstances, all three children were assigned to work in the countryside. Now that they have finally returned to the city, how can they not take good care of their health?

Guo Jianjun is a boy, so he can handle some of the responsibilities.

But the two daughters were different.

Guo Xiaoyan, in particular, has been physically weak since childhood and spent three years in the countryside. If she doesn't take care of her health in time, she could develop chronic illnesses that could last a lifetime.

They may not care, but I, as their mother, cannot ignore it.

Thinking about Guo Xiaoyan's recent condition and complexion, Zhang Xiuying became worried again.

At this very moment, Guo Jianjun made an inopportune remark.

"It's not as serious as you make it out to be. I think Yan'er really enjoys eating it."

"What kind of brother are you? Don't you even look at your sister's face? Her face is completely pale, and you still let her eat pickled vegetables!"

Zhang Xiuying became increasingly angry as she spoke.

Guo Jianjun opened his mouth, but finally shook his head at Zhang Xiuying.

Guo Xiaoyan's obsession with pickled vegetables is simply because she can't let go of Liu Jia.

"A mental illness requires a mental cure; if you can't find the key, even hiding the pickled vegetables won't help!"

"What do you mean? Jianjun, are you hiding something from me?"

Zhang Xiuying's expression turned serious.

Sensing that Guo Jianjun's words had a hidden meaning, and just as he was about to ask for clarification, Guo Xiaoyan suddenly walked in.

For the first time ever, Guo Xiaoyan came back with a smile.

A look of disbelief flashed in Zhang Xiuying's eyes, and Guo Jianjun beside her was also stunned.

Ever since Guo Xiaoyan returned from Xili Village, she has rarely looked well. What's wrong with her today? Did the sun rise in the west?

"Yan'er, why are you so happy today? How did your checkup at the hospital go?"

Zhang Xiuying stepped forward and quickly pressed for an answer.

Guo Xiaoyan smiled, revealing two small dimples on her face.

"Mom, don't worry. The doctor said I'm a little anemic, but it will get better after a period of treatment. It's nothing serious."

Zhang Xiuying gasped, "Anemia isn't a big deal? What is? How can you be so carefree? You're anemic and you can still laugh?"

Hearing Zhang Xiuying's words, Guo Xiaoyan's smile widened even more.

It's not because of anemia, but because I'm genuinely happy today.

"The doctor said that nine out of ten girls are like this. I'll just eat properly from today onwards, and it'll be fine."

Guo Xiaoyan washed her hands as she spoke. When she arrived at the restaurant, Zhang Xiuying and Guo Jianjun were already seated.

Guo Xiaolan and Guo Zhiyuan didn't come back for lunch; they both ate at their respective company cafeterias.

So there are usually three people at the lunch table.

Guo Xiaoyan picked up her chopsticks and glanced around the table, instinctively pouting.

"Mom, where are my pickled vegetables?"

In the morning, Guo Xiaoyan found that there was still more than half of the pickled vegetables left in the jar, so they definitely hadn't finished eating them.

If it's not on the table now, it's most likely because they forgot to take it out.

Before Zhang Xiuying could answer, Guo Xiaoyan had already stood up.

Guo Jianjun glanced at Zhang Xiuying sideways, then quietly pursed his lips.

The meaning on his face couldn't be clearer.

I told you to put the pickled vegetables on top, but you weren't happy about it. Now look what's going on, your precious daughter is looking for the pickled vegetables. Let's see what you say now.

Zhang Xiuying coughed twice on purpose, "Yan'er, don't look anymore, I've put the pickled vegetables away."

"What?"

Having spent three years in Xili Village, Guo Xiaoyan can effortlessly utter questions like "why" and "what to do."

"What? Why? Is it nutritious to eat pickled vegetables all day? You just said the doctor told you to regulate your body, but can pickled vegetables regulate your body?"

“But it’s not like I’m missing out on this meal. I’m used to it.” Guo Xiaoyan retorted instinctively.

Zhang Xiuying's face had turned ugly.

“You suffered in the countryside back then, there was nothing you could do about it. If conditions in the countryside were any better, you wouldn’t have gotten used to eating pickled vegetables.”

"Now that you're back, you should change some of your habits!"

"Getting your health in good condition is the top priority."

After saying that, Zhang Xiuying picked up a piece of ham and put it in Guo Xiaoyan's bowl.

Guo Xiaoyan retorted, "I only eat pickled vegetables. Without pickled vegetables, I can't eat!"

"You're treating a jar of pickled vegetables like a treasure? I think you don't really want to eat pickled vegetables, you just can't let go of the people in Xili Village!"

"mom!"

After saying this, Guo Xiaoyan froze on the spot, tears instantly filling her eyes.

Zhang Xiuying regretted her words as soon as she finished speaking.

Since Guo Xiaoyan returned, Xili Village and Liu Jia have become the most taboo words in their family.

I was in such a hurry just now, why did I blurt everything out?

Guo Jianjun, who was standing next to him, was also stunned!

"Hey, what are you two doing? We were having a perfectly good meal, why are you arguing again? It's just some pickled vegetables, is it worth getting so angry?"

"Then I'll make the decision. Let's serve the pickled vegetables for this meal. Yan'er, don't worry, I'll get them for you!"

"But let's make this clear first, we can't eat pickled vegetables every meal. How about we have them once out of three meals?"

Seeing Guo Xiaoyan's angry expression, Guo Jianjun's heart was in his throat.

My sister is finally in a good mood, we can't let her refuse to eat again because of pickled vegetables!

Therefore, Guo Jianjun had no choice but to play the villain.

In front of Zhang Xiuying and Guo Xiaoyan, Guo Jianjun took out the pickled vegetables from the cabinet and placed them steadily in front of Guo Xiaoyan.

Guo Xiaoyan let out a long breath and forcefully held back her tears.

He opened the jar on his own, picked up three pieces of pickled vegetables with his chopsticks, and placed them on top of the ham that Zhang Xiuying had picked up.

Guo Xiuying was sullen but helpless.

"Mom, stop standing there and eat!"

Guo Jianjun smoothed things over, and the three of them began to eat.

Throughout the meal, Guo Jianjun kept glancing at this and that, coming up with countless topics of conversation.

After Guo Xiaoyan and Zhang Xiuying returned to their rooms, Guo Jianjun remarked with a sigh, "This meal was more tiring than driving for the boss."

……

In the bedroom.

Guo Xiaoyan tossed and turned in bed, unable to make up her mind.

Guo Xiaoyan spent the entire afternoon pondering whether or not to meet Liu Jia, but ultimately couldn't reach a decision.

During this short time, Zhang Xiuying was also thinking about something. Thinking about Guo Xiaoyan's recent behavior, Zhang Xiuying became increasingly worried.

What should I do if my daughter still has feelings for Liu Jia?

My heart, which had just settled down, was suddenly on edge again.

after one day.

Liu Jia once again rode his bicycle to the supply and marketing cooperative's basket.

After completing all the procedures, Liu Jia looked at the receipt with a smug expression.

Compared to the baskets from the supply and marketing cooperative, the baskets from Xili Village are two cents more expensive, but the quality is undeniable.

So even though the price of the baskets was raised later, sales actually increased instead of decreasing!

The next delivery will have ten more units than the previous order!

This is a good thing!

The increase in orders is enough to show that they have taken this step.

As before, Liu Jia waited for Li Zhenhe under the big tree.

After putting away the order, Liu Jia casually plucked two foxtail grasses, putting one in his mouth and twirling the other in his hand.

With increased orders, manpower has become scarce. We can meet the increased demand this time, but if the demand increases again, we will have to hire more people.

Liu Jia may have been playing with foxtail grass, but he was actually thinking about the workers.

He was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't even notice Li Zhenhe coming over.

"Hey bro, are you spacing out?"

As soon as he arrived in front of Liu Jia, Li Zhenhe asked with a smile.

Liu Jia came to his senses and said, "Think about the baskets, Brother Li. Next time, we need to deliver ten more baskets. If the quantity keeps increasing, we'll need to add more manpower."

"That's great! I don't know much about this, so you can arrange it as you see fit. I'm also waiting for you to assign me tasks!"

Li Zhenhe became more and more excited as he spoke, looking at Liu Jia with eager eyes.

Ever since he listened to Liu Jia's advice and managed to get rid of Director Li, Li Zhenhe's eyes were full of admiration when he looked at Liu Jia.

In Li Zhenhe's mind, Liu Jia was almost omnipotent.

"You go ahead and do your thing. I can manage for now. We'll discuss it again when I'm really overwhelmed."

"Okay, if there's anything I can do to help, just let me know."

Liu Jia nodded, and was about to continue speaking when suddenly his eyes lit up!

"Brother, what's wrong with you?"

"Brother Li, can you quickly help me see who that person in front is!"

Liu Jia suddenly stood up and spat out the foxtail grass in his mouth!