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

Zhang Guilan was startled and quickly reached out to stroke down Liu Yutian's chest.

"Dad, calm down and let's talk this out."

At the same time, Zhang Guilan turned her head and winked at Liu Jia.

"You silly child, why did you have to bring up divorce? Look how angry you've made your father."

Zhang Guilan's meaning was clear: she wanted Liu Jia to say some nice things so that the matter could be dropped.

Liu Jia rubbed his cheeks, showing no intention of speaking.

Guo Xiaoyan, standing beside her, lowered her head and remained silent.

Zhang Guilan's heart skipped a beat; something big was about to happen!

Liu Jia didn't think too much about it; he was just thinking that he probably wouldn't be able to have this scrambled eggs with scallions.

In Xili Village, Liu Yutian is known for his good temper.

Especially when working in the production team, even when they were so tired that they could barely stand, they never complained.

Today, however, he got really angry and even smashed his chopsticks in front of his son and daughter-in-law.

"Don't take his side, we've spoiled this kid!"

Unable to quell his anger, Liu Yutian huffed and puffed out another remark.

Zhang Guilan wiped away her tears as she reprimanded them.

"Why are you making things worse when we could just have a good life?"

"It's a good thing your eldest and second eldest brothers aren't here. If they were, you'd be in big trouble!"

"Divorce is not an option in the Liu family!"

As she spoke, Zhang Guilan glared at Liu Jia resentfully.

My wife spoke a bit loudly just now, but the logic is still sound.

If a couple in the village gets divorced, not only will people laugh at it, but even the sparrows in the trees will chirp in agreement.

How embarrassing!

Guo Xiaoyan had mixed feelings and didn't know what to say in the face of this situation.

In front of his parents, Liu Jia made things clear, explaining that he had truly come to terms with the situation and wanted to divorce them.

But for some reason, Guo Xiaoyan just couldn't be happy.

Thinking of the care the Liu family had given her, Guo Xiaoyan felt as if a stone was lodged in her chest.

"Father, Mother, I'm going back to my room now."

After managing to utter those words, Guo Xiaoyan hurriedly left.

Only Liu Jia and the elderly couple remained in the small south room.

The scrambled eggs with scallions on the table remained untouched.

Liu Yutian tilted his head, refusing to look at Liu Jia, and Zhang Guilan's crying subsided somewhat.

Liu Jia shifted the stool he was sitting on and looked at Liu Yutian again.

"Dad, don't be angry. I know it's not a good thing to talk about divorce, but there are quite a few divorces in our village these days."

“Guo Xiaoyan is not one of us. She goes back to the city sooner or later, so I thought I should get this done as soon as possible to save everyone trouble.”

"This way it will be peaceful, and I'll have plenty of time to take care of you and Mom. Isn't that good?"

Liu Yutian let out a muffled groan.

"I was counting on you to be filial, but you'll drive us crazy sooner or later."

Although the words were harsh, Liu Jia could tell that his father was no longer as angry as before.

Before marrying Guo Xiaoyan, Liu Yutian had a serious talk with Liu Jia, mainly because of Guo Xiaoyan's family background.

Liu Yutian once said that Liu Jia and Guo Xiaoyan were not on the same path, and he was afraid that their relationship would not last long.

Now that Liu Jia has brought Liu Yutian's words to the forefront, Liu Yutian naturally has no way to refute them.

The thought of his son getting a divorce still made Liu Yutian's face fall.

Zhang Guilan was a little anxious and finally managed to get a word in edgewise.

"Son, you're getting divorced like this? How are you going to live your lives from now on?"

As soon as she opened her mouth, Zhang Guilan's eyes reddened again.

Everyone in the village knows how Liu Jia treats Guo Xiaoyan. If they really get divorced, not only will people talk behind their backs, but will he ever be able to find a wife again?

"We'll just live our lives as they come. We'll handle this ourselves. I was just thinking of letting you know in advance, but I didn't expect to make you worry."

After saying that, Liu Jia smiled shamelessly, just like before.

Despite her anxiety, Zhang Guilan sighed, "My son is my own flesh and blood." She said nothing more.

Liu Yutian stood up and habitually patted his trouser leg.

"You guys eat, I'm going out for a smoke."

Stepping out of the south room, Liu Yutian took a stool, sat down under the locust tree, and placed a small winnowing basket beside his feet.

There was a pipe in the winnowing basket, with torn strips of paper on top.

Liu Yutian remained expressionless, picked up a small pinch of tobacco, placed it on a piece of paper, rolled it into a trumpet shape, and began to smoke while looking at the west wall.

At this moment, Liu Jia was urging Zhang Guilan to eat.

"Mom, try this scrambled eggs with scallions, it smells delicious! I've been waiting for you to praise me, so please try it!"

Regardless of Zhang Guilan's wishes, Liu Jia insisted on picking up a piece of scrambled eggs with scallions and feeding it to Zhang Guilan.

Zhang Guilan felt bad about the food, so she quickly opened her mouth, eating while complaining.

"You silly child, I can't even pick it up myself, aren't you afraid of dropping it!"

After saying that, Zhang Guilan quickly took a bite of a sweet potato bun, intending to eat it with the egg in her mouth, as if simply eating the egg would be a waste.

Liu Jia felt a lump in her throat as she read this.

In his previous life, he devoted all his attention to Guo Xiaoyan, and he owed his parents far too much.

From now on, I must be a good son/daughter to my parents!

"Son, what are you staring at? Quickly call Yan'er over and let's eat together!"

Before Liu Jia could say anything more, Zhang Guilan grabbed his arm and urged him on.

With a helpless sigh, Liu Jia had no choice but to get up.

Her parents were honest and kind-hearted people, and even at this time, they didn't forget to make sure Guo Xiaoyan ate eggs.

For nearly three years, they truly treated Guo Xiaoyan like a daughter.

Liu Yutian didn't eat dinner, and Guo Xiaoyan only ate a few bites.

However, the fact that Liu Jia and Guo Xiaoyan are getting a divorce has already been made public.

After calming down, Liu Yutian and Zhang Guilan didn't say anything.

The two families were in very different circumstances, and the elderly couple knew this. Just as Liu Jia said, now that Guo Xiaoyan's father had been exonerated, Guo Xiaoyan couldn't stay; she would have to go back sooner or later.

The thought of their son getting married for the second time made the elderly couple sigh countless times throughout the night.

Liu Jia slept soundly, sleeping until after five o'clock.

As soon as Liu Jia opened her eyes, she started making plans. She still had two exams to take today, and she wanted to finish them as soon as possible so she could come back and help her parents with some chores.

As soon as Liu Jia moved, the bamboo bed creaked.

Hearing the noise, Guo Xiaoyan did not get up, but continued to pretend to be asleep with her eyes closed.

If I'm not mistaken, Liu Jia will come to the kang (heated brick bed) in a little while and quietly wake me up.

This has been the case every day before.

Sometimes, in order to get a little more sleep, Liu Jia would tiptoe around to wash up before coming to find him.

Guo Xiaoyan's ears were perked up, listening to Liu Jia walk out and then hearing the sound of washing her face outside, until there was absolutely no more noise.

Nearly twenty minutes passed, and Liu Jia still hadn't come inside!

Thinking that she would be late soon, Guo Xiaoyan quickly jumped up from the earthen bed!

Just then, Liu Jia entered the room.

"Liu Jia, why didn't you call me!"

Guo Xiaoyan was furious, her eyes practically bulging out!