No one understands rebirth better than me

Chapter 167 The Heart of a Deskmate and the Heart of a Childhood Friend

After the start of winter, the cold wind becomes even more bleak.

In the cool morning mist, a few withered branches occasionally broke off, and the thinnest one was picked up by a junior high school boy and turned into a sword.

Just as he was about to wave it, he saw a female classmate not far away secretly laughing, and he immediately felt embarrassed and quickly threw it away.

"Ugh…"

Standing downstairs in the teaching building, Guan Ren shook his head upon seeing this scene:

"This little Deng is wasting his talent."

"Then go and pick it up."

A familiar voice came from behind him. Guan Ren didn't need to turn around to know who it was, and he shook his head even more vigorously.
"That's a peerless sword, incomparably sharp. Aren't you afraid I'll pick it up and stab you?"

"Come on, come on!"

Luo Xiaobei quickly came to Guan Ren's side, playfully nudged him in the waist with her elbow:

"Hmph, if you've got the guts, go ahead and stab me to death!"

"Amitabha."

Guan Ren chanted a Buddhist prayer:
“Your body is not fully developed yet, it’s too early to do it now. I’ll do it another day.”

Luo Xiaobei extended her small hand and returned the greeting:
"Master, when would be another day?"

"Hmm... maybe during the Lunar New Year. By then you'll have grown up enough to be ready for market."

"Begging for a beating!"

Even on a cold winter morning, among the many students thronging the campus road to the teaching buildings, there are still plenty of boys and girls playing around.

It's not surprising that Guan Ren and Luo Xiaobei were among them.

Guan Renxian was hit twice on the arm by Luo Xiaobei.

It's so small, how much strength could it possibly have to hit someone?

They can only swing their arms two or three times before they get tired.

Once she's tired, open your palm and gently cup her little hands that are hitting her, and it will be much easier.

The little hand of the childhood sweetheart captured in this way will not struggle at all. She will be very obedient, with soft palms and bouncy fingertips. Like a doll, she can obediently let him separate her fingers and then hold them tightly together again.

Why is it so cold?

"Girls' hands are naturally prone to getting cold, don't you know that?"

"I don't understand yet, but I'll learn slowly in the future."

"Then you're not allowed to understand!"

Luo Xiaobei warned angrily.

Who does he want to learn this from? His ex-girlfriend, the prettiest girl in class?
I don't want that!
As for Luo Xiaobei herself…

Anyway, she was just his childhood sweetheart. When they were close, they would just hug each other or kiss occasionally.

Which boy doesn't have a girl like that in his life?
As for other things about girls, Luo Xiaobei felt that it was probably not her place to teach him before he declared his "victory"...

…Bar?

Are you feeling cold?

"It's not cold, my mom wrapped me up really well."

……

Today, Luo Xiaobei, like most people, wore a down jacket, the kind that looks like it's divided into caterpillars by stitches, paired with jeans and snow boots.

It seems like high school girls these days really like wearing snow boots, probably because they're warm and convenient, plus they're round and fluffy, which is cute.

...

"What are you thinking about, Guan?"

"Thinking of you is so cute."

"?"

Luo Xiaobei was shocked. Did she even need to think about it?

Are there any unlovable childhood sweethearts in this world?

“That’s true.”

Guan Ren thought about it carefully and recalled some cases he had seen in TV shows and movies, as well as in real life:

"There aren't that many pretty girls in this world. Most of them are ugly childhood sweethearts. You're the minority."

"嘁~"

He was very sweet-talking today, almost as sweet as he felt.

"Offering unsolicited favors... tell me, what's your purpose?"

Luo Xiaobei looked at him suspiciously. Because he was holding one of her hands and she was reluctant to let go, she used her other hand to point her finger at his nose.

This was probably one of the little games that Guan Ren and she used to play.

If you point your finger at someone and ask them a question, and they can't help but laugh, it means you're guilty.

Guan Ren certainly had nothing to hide; his childhood sweetheart had always been adorable.

"After all these years, you actually suspect that I have ulterior motives towards you, Bei. My heart is a little cold."

"Oh, then let me feel it for you."

not good!

Guan Ren frowned upon hearing this, sensing something was wrong, but it was too late.

Luo Xiaobei pinched two fingers into a pincer shape and then viciously attacked the small dot on his chest.

"hiss--!"

Guan Ren immediately bared his teeth in anger.

...The strength of a green plum is sometimes truly a mystery.

The two punches I landed on him just now were still soft and weak, like a cat's punch.

As a result, Guan Ren, who was dressed quite warmly even in the dead of winter, was still perfectly outmaneuvered by her.
……

Although strictly speaking, it wasn't particularly painful.

But Guan Ren quickened his pace and let go of her hand.

"Hey hey!"

Oh no, it's gone too far.

After clearly feeling the comfortable warmth enveloping her right hand begin to dissipate, Luo Xiaobei suddenly panicked and quickly grabbed his two fingers.

She pinched and pulled it into her sleeve, bent down slightly, looked at his face, blinked twice, and muttered softly:

"Did it... really hurt?"

"..."

Guan Ren didn't speak, he just glanced at her coldly.

After all, he had promised her that he would never lie to her in his life.

"I'm sorry~ You said your heart was cold, so I just wanted to warm it up for you..."

"..."

"I didn't mean to~ Okay, okay, I'm sorry, alright..."

Luo Xiaobei's humming grew softer and softer, her moist lips pouting higher and higher. While saying comforting words, she took the opportunity to slowly pull his large hand back and hold her small hand again.
"Guan Ren, don't be stingy, forgive me quickly, or I'll be the one who feels heartbroken."

"Oh? You're disheartened too?"

Guan Ren gave a half-smile, which made Luo Xiaobei's heart skip a beat, and she subconsciously covered her plump little bear chest.

"You...you mustn't do anything reckless! It's broad daylight, and there are so many people around..."

The two had already reached the lobby of the teaching building. Luo Xiaobei's eyes darted around, noticing that there were quite a few people. She was wary of Guan Ren, who was also trying to control her.

This is not unfounded worry.

Because Guan Ren had this criminal record when he was a child.

Strictly speaking, Luo Xiaobei learned everything from him.

……

Back then, Luo Xiaobei was still a little Xiaobei in first grade, and her body was much more tender than it is now.

As a result, when the two were playing around, Guan Ren got carried away and couldn't stop himself. He squeezed Xiao Xiao Bei too hard, and her skin even became a little swollen.

That time, Luo Xiaobei almost cried in front of Guan Ren.

Fortunately, Guan Ren at that time wasn't completely oblivious to the pain he felt for Qingmei.

Seeing Xiao Xiao Bei biting her little mouth and looking at him with a pitiful expression, he quickly felt guilty and knelt down, clumsily blowing air on her and giving her a kiss.

……

Even today, Luo Xiaobei occasionally remembers that time.

I remember the look of heartache and worry he showed her even at such a young age, and the words he confidently patted his little chest as he spoke:

"It's okay! I got mosquito bites, but Mom just kisses me and it's fine~"

Even though Xiao Xiao Bei already knew at the time that what he said was actually silly.

After all, a girl's "mosquito bites" are very delicate, and a kiss can't heal them if they're hurt.

However, seeing his serious expression, Xiao Bei hid her secret smile in her heart, her little face flushed, and silently accepted his silly but most innocent concern.

Luo Xiaobei always felt that those were truly wonderful times.

But nowadays, the same behavior is no longer a question of good or bad.

"Guan Ren, if you retaliate against me, I'm going to scream for help."

"..."

Luo Xiaobei spoke these words with her chin held high and with great conviction. Several students around her who weren't deaf noticed the word "indecent assault" and cast strange glances at Guan Ren.

As luck would have it, even the girl with a slightly high ponytail walking ahead turned around in surprise.

"Guan...Ren?"

"Uh... Good morning, Sister Gu."

Guan Ren paused for a moment, smiled at Gu Youli, and quietly released Luo Xiaobei's hand.

The sudden chill on her hand startled Luo Xiaobei, causing her fingertips to curl up in confusion.

On the other side, the crowd surged up the stairs, and Gu Youli, who was in front, was about to nod in response to Guan Ren.

But when she saw Luo Xiaobei next to Guan Ren, her eyes dimmed almost imperceptibly. She then glanced at Guan Ren indifferently, turned away with her tall and aloof figure, and went upstairs by herself.

"Ok?"

Guan Ren scratched his head, secretly thinking that his deskmate was a heart as unfathomable as the sea. Then he turned around and was surprised to find that Luo Xiaobei was gone.

Looking again, he realized that she had somehow moved in front of him, almost alongside Gu Youli, leaving him behind.

"..."

Guan Ren was initially puzzled by this.

However, after touching the lingering warmth in his palm and pondering for a moment, he had a better understanding of the situation.

Well, it seems like this is a case of reaping what you sow.

The heart of a childhood sweetheart and the heart of a deskmate are actually the same.

"I was careless. I really need to practice this part about carrying water..."

He murmured thoughtfully, then, as the bell rang, he quickly followed the main group.

(End of this chapter)