My girlfriend was reborn.

Chapter 112 The reeds are green and the dew is white as frost.

Some people have described the differences between men's and women's shopping habits.

Girls primarily browse when shopping, enjoying the dazzling array of goods, picking and choosing, and discovering hidden gems. For example, when buying clothes, girls often only have a vague idea of ​​what to buy, and they don't decide on the specific clothes before paying.

Men's shopping is goal-oriented. They first decide what they want to buy, and the rest is all effort to achieve that goal. When it comes to buying clothes, they probably already know which one they want to buy. At most, they'll try it on to see if it fits. They won't look at other items before deciding to buy or give up on the purchase.

Zhou Heming wasn't sure if it was the right thing to do. He was quite confused right now, unsure of his goals, and was just planning to wander around.

It was only then that he realized he didn't even know Lu Bai's size.

"I'm about 1.65 meters tall and weigh about 1.55 meters. Even if I knew all that, I wouldn't be very good at picking out clothes."

When Zhou Heming was researching, although he didn't quite understand what to give as a gift, he remembered what not to give.

For example, when giving clothes to a girl, unless she has mentioned it many times before, put it in her shopping cart, or has wanted it for a long time, it is best not to buy clothes that you think are nice for her without her consent.

A person with a good personality, like Cheng Shuangjiang who was reborn, would probably accept it with a smile, even offer some emotional support and praise you, before putting you in the closet and never wearing you again.

Someone with a straightforward personality, like Lu Bai, might accept the item, only to try and return it a few days later, claiming it's the wrong size.

After shifting his gaze from the cherry blossom-colored sailor uniform, Zhou Heming abandoned the idea of ​​buying clothes for Lu Bai.

However, although.

He did have a tiny bit of interest in seeing Lu Bai in those clothes.

After passing through the clothing market on the first and second floors, Zhou Heming arrived at the third floor, a street lined with jewelry.

"So to say."

He followed his memory and searched for the store where Lu Bai had bought him the bracelet.

Good luck.

When Zhou Heming saw the shop, the owner was open for business and did not close for any strange reason, such as the hot weather.

"What, looking for a gift for your girlfriend?"

As soon as the shop owner saw Zhou Heming walk into the shop alone, he greeted him warmly.

"She's not really my girlfriend."

Zhou Heming pondered for a moment how to describe it.

"So that's the person you like?"

The boss is very good at interpersonal relationships.

"Um"

Zhou Heming did not deny it.

If you were to ask him if he liked Lu Bai, the answer would be yes.

She is a cheerful, lively, and sunny girl who is willing to stay by his side. Her affection for him is obvious, and she can understand him perfectly. She has done a lot for him.

To say that I don't like Lu Bai would be lying to myself.

But for Zhou Heming, that wasn't enough.

Lu Bai once asked him if, if he had to choose between the reborn Cheng Shuangjiang and her, Zhou Heming would choose her without hesitation instead of Cheng Shuangjiang.

Lu Bai did not accept the answer that Zhou Heming had not given at that time.

Zhou Heming himself did not accept it.

He was trying, trying to balance the scales that weighed their love completely, trying to step out of his own expectations, to fall in love with someone again, trying to truly start a new life, as Cheng Shuangjiang, who had been reborn, had said, and to walk into the brightly lit world.

"Then the matching rings aren't really suitable; those are more appropriate for couples who are already in a committed relationship."

The boss nodded to herself, seemingly not recognizing Zhou Heming's voice.

"How about earrings or a bracelet?"

She took out a box.

“I have some unique pieces here, only one of each kind was made.”

Seeing the bracelet the shopkeeper took out of the box, Zhou Heming couldn't help but chuckle.

The three options that were not previously chosen are now prominently listed.

What Zhou Heming should praise is that there is indeed no other bracelet named "Hope".

What kind of person is that girl?

The boss asked the question as usual.

"She is cheerful and lively, shining like the sun on others. She seems very approachable, but she can be a little temperamental, stubborn, carefree, and a bit mischievous with people she knows well. She also has a gentle side. She is someone who makes you feel happier than others just by getting to know her."

Zhou Heming carefully considered the words as he described it.

He found that as he spoke, many images of Lu Bai appeared in his mind.

The boy had already memorized everything about the girl.

"By the way, she usually wears bracelets, so a necklace doesn't really suit her."

Zhou Heming thought of Lu Bai's ever-present bracelet.

"Then earrings or a necklace, please."

The shopkeeper took out several necklaces.

Compared to bracelets, necklaces can actually be made with fewer patterns, such as butterflies, stars, and flowers, and they are more expensive.

As for the earrings, although they weren't expensive, there were even more styles to choose from, which was dazzling, and Zhou Heming had no idea what to do with them.

At that moment, Zhou Heming happened to glance at a pair of rings on the shelf.

Can I take a look at this?

He gestured for the shopkeeper to take it down.

The boss didn't ask any questions and handed it to Zhou Heming for careful examination.

At first glance, these silver rings seem unremarkable, but upon closer inspection, one can see the enamel embellishments on their surfaces: one a bluish-green like reeds, and the other a pale white like flowing water.

What interested Zhou Heming was the name of the ring.

【Reeds and Rushes in the White Dew】.

"These matching rings, the green one representing reeds and the white one representing dew, are a couple's set, and the meaning behind them is..."

"The rushes are lush and green, and the white dew turns to frost."

Zhou Heming naturally knew the story behind it.

Lu Bai's WeChat name is Bai Lu (白露).

"This is actually designed by a major manufacturer, but I made some improvements, and it's only available in pairs."

The boss has started her "one-of-a-kind" marketing campaign again.

"Is giving a ring a bit inappropriate?"

Zhou Heming felt that these matching rings were too intimate.

Do you think that girl likes you?

The boss started gossiping.

Zhou Heming nodded silently.

"Since you like her too, you two are just in a mutual ambiguous relationship, only one step away from the truth. Giving her this is fine."

The boss gave me a guarantee.

Although Zhou Heming wanted to explain that the relationship between the two was probably not just a simple formality, after thinking about it, he felt that seeing the rings was also fate, and Lu Bai should like them.

Can I buy it separately?

Hoping for a lucky break, Zhou Heming asked.

“Hey buddy, these are a pair of rings, they’re sold as a pair. You can’t just go to a shoe store and say you only want to buy one shoe.”

The boss resolutely refused.

"how much is it?"

Zhou Heming could only buy one pair. If that didn't work, he would give one to Lu Bai and pretend his own didn't exist.

"Let me see. This one is 999 silver, so it's more expensive. But since you're still a student, I'll give it to you for 214."

The shop owner pressed the calculator and gave Zhou Heming, who was not good at bargaining, a number that was hard to refuse.

"Alipay arrived, 214 yuan."

Zhou Heming paid, picked up the packaged bag, and walked out of the shop when his phone vibrated.

It was a message from Lu Bai.

The boy subconsciously turned around, wanting to see if Lu Bai had installed surveillance cameras next to him before checking the message.

[Lu Bai]: I've finished filming my scenes this morning. Wearing ancient costume in this sweltering heat is such torture!

[Lu Bai]: Hey you, have you had lunch yet? Did you miss me?

"First ask if they've eaten?"

Zhou Heming chuckled. It has to be said that Lu Bai is indeed a foodie; he always asks if Lu Bai has eaten before greeting him.

[Zhou Heming]: I'll just grab a bowl of noodles or something later.

[Lu Bai]: Then add an extra chicken leg for me.

[Zhou Heming]: How can I add it for you?
[Lu Bai]: Add a chicken leg for me, you eat it, you silly goose!
[Zhou Heming]: Okay.

"You mean you want me to eat more, right?"

Zhou Heming understood Lu Bai's meaning and headed towards the subway station.

[Lu Bai]: Also, I want to go to Ningjiang for my birthday. Let's go a day early and have a good time all day.

[Zhou Heming]: You are the birthday star, so I will listen to you.

[Lu Bai]: You're celebrating your birthday too!

[Lu Bai]: I was just worried that you might prepare a surprise birthday gift for me in advance, which would disrupt your plans. [Lu Bai]: I don't think it will disrupt them, right?
Zhou Heming looked at the pair of rings he was holding.

[Zhou Heming]: Of course not.

[Lu Bai]: Hehe, that's good. I'm going to eat the crew's boxed lunch now.

[Zhou Heming]: Then you can add a chicken leg for me too.

[Lu Bai]: The extra chicken leg in the crew's boxed lunch was only for the final scene!

[Lu Bai]: But I should be able to add a braised lion's head meatball for you. I guess you also want to eat chopped chili fish chunks and stir-fried shredded potatoes with vinegar.

[Zhou Heming]: You guessed right.

[Lu Bai]: Absolutely.

[Lu Bai]: Oh right, you still haven't told me if you've missed me.

She wouldn't let it go.

Zhou Heming stopped in his tracks.

[Zhou Heming]: I want to.

【Lu Bai】：【Voice】：

Almost immediately, Lu Bai sent a voice message.

On the bustling street, Zhou Heming picked up his phone and held it to his ear, hearing Lu Bai's voice reproduced through digital signals.

A silence descended, as silent as if all the world's fine rain had fallen on all the world's lawns.

"Zhou Heming, I miss you so much too~"

*
High Speed ​​Rail Station.

Early July, the height of summer.

Zhou Heming waited at the exit of the high-speed rail station, leaning against a pillar with an advertisement for a shampoo endorsed by a celebrity hanging on it.

My phone has been vibrating non-stop for the past five minutes.

[Lu Bai]: I brought some local specialties, especially delicious croissants. I'll give them to you when we get off the bus.

[Lu Bai]: Hey, how about we go eat at that beef offal hot pot place for lunch? I'm craving it.

[Lu Bai]: But I really want to try the vinegar-steamed chicken. I can't eat it twice, can I?
[Lu Bai]: I'm wearing that blue embroidered shirt dress. Make sure you look closely when the time comes.

[Lu Bai]: Why has the high-speed train slowed down? I saw a minivan on the highway next to me overtake me!
And so on.

Chattering away like a puppy seeking affection, it sent Zhou Heming a series of messages.

Zhou Heming patiently replied to each message, but for every message he sent, Lu Bai would sometimes reply with two or three more.

Lu Bai's news is like the noodles of Fujian Province; it reproduces on its own.

Finally, Lu Bai reduced the frequency of sending messages, and Zhou Heming guessed that he had arrived at his destination.

After he finished replying, he looked up and saw that quite a few people were coming out of the station exit.

There were senior citizen tour groups, business travelers in suits, families returning home, and students on summer vacation with boundless energy, wandering around everywhere.

Lu Bai need not worry, Zhou Heming recognized her at a glance.

A light blue shirt with colorful embroidery on the cuffs, a matching lace-trimmed skirt, refreshing light-colored sneakers, and her signature dark brown beret—it gives off a Mori Girl vibe.

Lu Bai, carrying a shoulder bag and dragging a suitcase, was the most eye-catching person even in a crowd.

She spotted Zhou Heming immediately, and a bright, tulip-like smile bloomed on her face as she waved to the boy.

"hey-hey."

Lu Bai walked up to Zhou Heming with a grin, watching the boy naturally take the suitcase and casually take his arm.

"What are you giggling about?"

Zhou Heming was puzzled.

"No, I'm just happy to see you."

Lu Bai hummed a tuneless little tune.

"Oh, right, croissants."

She took a package from her handbag; inside were croissants flattened into the shape of cakes.

"It's flattened."

Zhou Heming looked at the half-eaten croissant.

"What? That's how it was designed. It's a croissant, pistachio flavored."

Lu Bai opened the bag, as if he wouldn't feel at ease until Zhou Heming ate it on the spot.

"Eat here?"

Zhou Heming glanced at Lu Bai's teeth marks on the surface.

"I bought it before I got on the bus. It was fresh out of the oven and still hot. It's cooled down a bit now, but it's still crispy. It won't taste good if I leave it out any longer!"

Lu Bai insisted on handing it to Zhou Heming.

He had no choice but to take a bite.

Don't say it, really don't say it.

Lord Lu Bai certified it as delicious; it really is quite good.

Crispy and crunchy, the jam and chocolate filling isn't too sweet, making it a perfect match for the bread.

"Is it delicious?"

Lu Bai blinked.

"good to eat."

Zhou Heming spoke frankly, and then thought of Lu Bai's lunch.

So, do you want beef offal hot pot or steamed chicken with vinegar?

These two places are not far apart, just one subway stop away.

"I want to eat them all, what should I do?"

Lu Bai hugged his arm and asked in a slightly coquettish tone.

"Okay, let's go back and put our things away first, then have steamed chicken with vinegar for lunch, stroll around the nearby shopping mall, and watch that movie you mentioned before. In the evening, we'll go for beef offal hot pot along the pedestrian street."

Zhou Heming presented his own solution.

The city of Wuhan is very hot during the day in July, but it cools down considerably after sunset.

"Wow, how do you remember so clearly? I only mentioned that movie casually a couple of nights ago."

She seems to have joined Zhou Heming's praise club, trying to compete with the reborn Cheng Shuangjiang for the title of first place in Zhou Heming's praise contest.

"It's okay if we don't watch the movie."

Zhou Heming glanced at the smiling girl.

"No, I want to see it. Sister Xia has a cameo in this movie."

Lu Bai nodded firmly.

"We definitely have to see it."

Zhou Heming laughed.

He was also a little curious about how Josiah, who seemed so ordinary, would perform.

He felt he had only glimpsed the tip of the iceberg during the performance training class last time.

"And also, we're going to Ningjiang on the 6th."

Lu Bai emphasized again that the two of them had already bought their train tickets last night, seats DF, and would be sitting together.

"Okay, I understand. But I haven't bought the return ticket yet. Should I start preparing in advance?"

Zhou Heming recalled his last trip to Ningjiang, where the boy and girl missed their high-speed train and had to stay overnight, sharing a bed with each other for the night.

"Tickets back are easy to buy."

Lu Bai was full of confidence.

"Speaking of which, why did you suddenly decide to go to Ningjiang for your birthday? Well, if there's something you can't tell me beforehand, you don't have to answer."

Zhou Heming was curious.

"Hehe, that's a wonderful surprise!"

Lu Bai kept his mouth shut.

Zhou Heming grew increasingly expectant.

*
A few days flew by.

July 6th.

The next day was the Lesser Heat, and the city was still hot today. It was the kind of sweltering summer heat where the hot wind would make you sweat just by standing still.

Zhou Heming and Lu Bai woke up around 8 a.m., washed up together, packed and checked their luggage, and at noon they used up the remaining food in the refrigerator to make a rather sumptuous lunch.

After reading a novel for a while in the afternoon, the two set off for the high-speed rail station around 4 p.m.

Zhou Heming had a feeling that this short trip might change something.

But at this moment, in the waiting room, he could only feel the warmth and softness of Lu Bai's hands.

After checking their tickets and entering the station, unlike people from neighboring Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai who rushed to board the train, the two found their seats early and placed their suitcases and backpacks, containing their luggage, on the racks.

On time, the train departs.

Zhou Heming looked out the window and at Lu Bai beside him.

My second trip to Ningjiang has begun.

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