My girlfriend was reborn.

Chapter 144 Chinese Valentine's Day
August 29th.

Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day)

When Zhou Heming opened his eyes, Lu Bai was hugging him around the waist like a giant doll, with his long, fair legs wrapped around Zhou Heming's legs and half of his body pressing down on him, making Zhou Heming unable to move.

Lu Bai was sleeping soundly, her even and warm breath tickling Zhou Heming's neck.

With his other hand, Zhou Heming reached for his phone and glanced at the time: eight in the morning.

Today marks the official start of the new semester for freshmen.

That being said.

It's basically just a class meeting to let everyone get to know each other, then distribute military training uniforms, and get another round of textbooks.

The textbooks were delivered directly to the dormitories, so Zhou Heming needed to go to the boys' dormitory to pick up his copy.

The WeChat group called "Drama Class Two" has been flooded with messages since yesterday.

This is how the class teacher and counselor brought these freshmen together.

As for why it's WeChat instead of QQ, according to Lu Bai, those of them who will be entering the film and television industry will be using WeChat or related office software for their collaborations. Nobody uses QQ, so this is a way of getting used to it in advance.

Although Zhou Heming felt that it was necessary to adapt to WeChat's anti-human file storage time limit in advance, WeChat office work was really bad civilization.

He opened it, but didn't find any messages tagging all members, so he just glanced at them casually.

[Su Hong]: What are you babbling about? Anyone want to start a game?
[Jiang Rui]: Let's go! My Lu Ban No. 6 is the best! Are you in or not?

[Du Ruo]: Haha, while others are going out on dates for Qixi Festival, you guys are planning to play games all night?

[Su Hong]: People say that online chatting is actually chatting with the other person's profile picture. Well, I think Jiang Rui is still quite charming!

[Yang Hongye]: @Teacher Bai, counselor, classroom 0306 in Building 2 has been reserved for 10:00 today.

[Gu Yingying]: @Teacher Bai, counselor, I might miss the class meeting today, there's a traffic jam on the highway QAQ
[Su Hong]: It's so nice to be a local from Jiangsu Province. You can drive here directly. I remember @Du Ruo, you seem to be from Jiangsu Province too, so you and Gu Yingying are from the same hometown?
[Du Ruo]: No, she's from northern Jiangsu, and I'm from southern Jiangsu.

[Su Hong]: Is there a distinction? Which city are you from?
[Jiang Rui]: I remember Du Ruo is from Liangxi City.

[Du Ruo]: I'm from Jiyang, not Liangxi.

[Su Hong]: I checked, and Jiyang is a county-level city under Liangxi, so you are from Liangxi.

[Du Ruo]: No, I'm from Jiyang.

[Jiang Rui]: I really don't understand you scattered Jiangsu people. [Shrug]

[Su Hong]: My stereotypes about the fragmented Jiangsu province have deepened.
[Yang Hongye]: @All members, there will be a class meeting at 10:00 this morning in classroom 0306 of Building 2. The class teacher and counselor will be present. I hope everyone will attend on time and not be late.

Jiang Rui: 1
[Su Hong]: 1
[Du Ruo]: 6
These were all just lighthearted banter.

It seems that the batch of students who entered through the targeted examination were all assigned to the same class, and among them, Su Hong was the noisiest, chatting with She Niu and Jiang Rui for 99 messages at a time.

"So today is Qixi Festival."

Zhou Heming realized this too late.

In his arms, Lu Bai snorted and shifted to a more comfortable position to continue sleeping.

Lu Bai hadn't mentioned Qixi Festival before, so much so that Zhou Heming hadn't even noticed the festival.

This was the first time in his life that he had celebrated a traditional Chinese Valentine's Day.

Thinking of this, Zhou Heming felt that although it was a bit late, he should prepare a gift.

As soon as I opened the shopping app on my phone, I received relevant notifications.

"let me see."

He saw the first one.

Ultra-thin pack of twenty.

"?"

No, the shopping app must have been eavesdropping on our conversation!

He felt that he had been tricked by big data.

Glancing at the torn, empty box on the bedside table, Zhou Heming figured he shouldn't need to buy anything for at least the next week.

...Do we not need to buy it?
Let's move on to the second one.

Cosmetic set.

This essence water, costing several thousand yuan, is said to be suitable as a gift for any girl, even those with sensitive skin.

Zhou Heming had seen Lu Bai use this thing before, and he noticed it had a strange smell.

"It seems she just bought it, so we can wait a bit."

Zhou Heming looked at the third one.

Cherry blossom-colored JK uniform.

No, whose Qixi Festival gift is this for?

Although Zhou Heming really wanted to see what Lu Bai was wearing, giving him that thing as a gift for Qixi Festival was still too silly.

On another day, pretend to casually see it and suggest buying a set.

Zhou Heming searched around but found nothing he was particularly satisfied with, and the items he ordered online could not be delivered on the same day.

At this moment.

His phone vibrated.

It was a QQ message from Cheng Shuangjiang.

Zhou Heming glanced subconsciously at the girl still fast asleep in his arms, hesitated for a moment, and then clicked on it.

[Cheng Shuangjiang]: Today is Qixi Festival, Ahe, did you not prepare a gift for Abai in advance?

Zhou Heming immediately typed "Take down my security camera," but after typing it, he felt the conversation was a bit inappropriate and deleted it after some hesitation.

[Zhou Heming]: Yes.
[Cheng Shuangjiang]: Lu Bai most likely prepared a gift, but judging from your state last night, you probably didn't expect it at all, right?
[Zhou Heming]: Yes, I'm sorry.

[Cheng Shuangjiang]: Why are you apologizing to me? [Smirking]

Before Zhou Heming could explain, Cheng Shuangjiang sent two pictures.

The first picture shows a silver necklace shaped like a crescent moon adorned with roses, with a small round opal stone in the center, seemingly shaped like some cute animal.

The second image shows a silver necklace adorned with new leaves and engraved with a delicate and lively bird. In the center is a blue topaz, giving it an elegant and understated look.

[Cheng Shuangjiang]: Ta-da! I've already picked out some gifts for Ahe. You can choose one of these two gifts to give to her. Abai will definitely be happy.

[Zhou Heming]: What are you doing?
Zhou Heming was somewhat confused.

If Cheng Shuangjiang said she liked him and wanted to be with him, then why did she help Zhou Heming pick out a gift for Lu Bai?

[Cheng Shuangjiang]: Hurry up and choose one, Ah Bai will wake up soon.

Zhou Heming genuinely suspected that Cheng Shuangjiang had installed a camera in her home.

[Zhou Heming]: How do you know she's still asleep?

[Cheng Shuangjiang]: Hehe, the Film Academy isn't having a class meeting today, so Ah Bai definitely won't get up early~
Zhou Heming clicked on the two pictures and hesitated for a while.

There are few restrictions on jewelry for college students; earrings and necklaces are both fine.

Considering Lu Bai's aesthetic sense, he thought the bird in the second picture seemed pretty good.

mainly.

The rose reminded Zhou Heming of Cheng Shuangjiang's bracelet, and subconsciously he didn't want to give Lu Bai anything with similar elements as a gift.

Except for roses.

[Zhou Heming]: Second, where can I buy this? Can it be delivered today?
[Cheng Shuangjiang]: Get up, don't wake Ah Bai, come to the door.

"?"

A question mark appeared above Zhou Heming's head.

He glanced at Lu Bai; the girl was sleeping soundly, exhausted from last night's ordeal.

Zhou Heming gave her a light kiss on the forehead, then tiptoed out of the newly changed quilt, hurriedly washed up, changed his clothes, put on his shoes, and prepared to go out.

[Zhou Heming]: Is it at the school gate? I'll be there in about five minutes.

【Cheng Shuangjiang】: At the doorstep.

When Zhou Heming saw the message that was replied to instantly, he had just stepped out the door and closed it.

then.

next moment.

The door next door opened.

Wearing cotton shorts and a short-sleeved pajama top, with slender bare feet in pink sandals, and her long hair casually tied back with a shark clip, Cheng Shuangjiang stood at the door holding her phone.

"what?"

Zhou Heming was stunned, his mind went blank.

"Come in first."

Cheng Shuangjiang said something, then stretched out her fair hand, which bore faint scars, grabbed Zhou Heming's wrist, and pulled him into the house.

Snapped--

The door closed softly.

Zhou Heming leaned against the door, looking at Cheng Shuangjiang in disbelief.

"You are not, so this is..."

My rambling is a bit incoherent.

"What's wrong? I rented this place and live off-campus. Is there a problem?"

Cheng Shuangjiang tilted her head and said with a smile.

Zhou Heming fell silent.

indeed.

Cheng Shuangjiang never mentioned that she lived in a dormitory.

Based on her grades and the scholarships she received, applying for off-campus accommodation would not be a problem.

No one lived next door to them before.

So Cheng Shuangjiang's suitcase probably really didn't have much in it?
Zhou Heming realized this too late.

No wonder Cheng Shuangjiang has a membership card for the supermarket outside the school; it turns out this wasn't her first time there.

"So last night you just went out and then went back to the neighbor's?"

Zhou Heming's heart skipped a beat.

He didn't know how soundproof the security door was, and he tried hard to recall if he and Lu Bai had made any strange noises at the door last night.

"Yes, I told you that access control isn't important."

Cheng Shuangjiang revealed a mischievous smile, then turned around and went to the dining table.

The layout here is similar to Lu Bai's place, a mirror image. The living rooms and bedrooms on both sides are separated by only one wall. If you're in a good mood, you can even greet your neighbors from the balcony.

On the dining table were two gift boxes.

"Here, this is called 'Stray Birds Collection.' You should know what it means, right, A-He?"

Cheng Shuangjiang opened one of the gift boxes and handed it to Zhou Heming.

Zhou Heming saw that it was the necklace with the bird that he had chosen.

"You bought it in advance?"

He took the gift box in a daze, looking at the necklace on it. It was more exquisite than in the photo, and obviously, it was not the kind of affordable student item that cost a little over a hundred yuan.

"See? I've thought of everything, haven't I?"

Cheng Shuangjiang smiled, as if seeking credit.

"how much is it?"

Zhou Heming opened Cheng Shuangjiang's WeChat account, preparing to transfer the money.

"Consider this my Qixi Festival gift to Ahe~"

The girl smiled, not as if she were joking.

"To be precise, what I'm giving isn't a gift, but a memory."

She was serious and earnest.

"I can't be your girlfriend this Qixi Festival, so I hope you have a wonderful memory, a carefully prepared gift, and sweet moments together today. This is all I can do to make this day without regrets."

"Cheng Shuangjiang".

Zhou Heming stared at her, somewhat stunned.

A certain emotion was growing within him, but Zhou Heming knew it was a dark secret that absolutely could not be seen.

He tried his best to suppress it and speak, but found that his throat was itchy and he would choke up as soon as he tried to speak.

"Okay, put it away. Go downstairs and buy some breakfast later, that way Ah Bai won't know you prepared a gift in advance~"

She tugged at Zhou Heming's sleeve.

"I think I should still pay you back; this shouldn't be a gift from you."

Zhou Heming said.

"Ah He, do you think that if you accept this gift, when you give it to Ah Bai, you will unconsciously think of me, thus mixing your pure sincerity with other thoughts?"

Cheng Shuangjiang even considered this point.

"Then, transfer me 520 yuan as a gift, just like Lu Bai bought it for you."

She raised her right hand, and on her wrist, the fox and rose bracelet gleamed.

I also opened the order page on my phone, which showed the price of the jewelry, which was indeed 520 yuan.

Zhou Heming could not refuse.

He transferred money to Cheng Shuangjiang.

In their WeChat chat, where they hadn't exchanged messages in a long time, a message appeared that Zhou Heming had transferred 520 yuan to her.

"."

There's a feeling of being inexplicably schemed against.

Zhou Heming closed the necklace gift box and put it into the matching shopping bag.

Then he saw another gift box.

Zhou Heming suddenly realized that if Cheng Shuangjiang had been prepared, then the other gift box should contain another necklace.

"So what are you going to do with this necklace?"

"This string?"

Cheng Shuangjiang deftly opened the gift box, took out the necklace inside, and then naturally hung it on her snow-white, smooth neck. The crescent moon adorned with roses was located right in the middle of her collarbone, bright and dazzling.

"This is a Qixi Festival gift from Ahe~"

The girl smiled radiantly.

That look.

It reminded the boy of Christmas Eve.

On that glittering stage, she accepted the roses offered to her in front of everyone.

Her feelings wouldn't change regardless of the value of the gift; all she wanted was the boy's genuine affection.

Zhou Heming took a light breath.

Cheng Shuangjiang had already made up her mind.

Two necklaces, one for Lu Bai and one for herself. That's how she planned the Qixi Festival surprise for Zhou Heming, leaving no regrets and no grudges for the two girls beside her.

What were her feelings when she chose the necklace, what were her feelings when she asked Zhou Heming, and what were her feelings when she put on the necklace that Zhou Heming had not chosen?

The boy could not know.

He looked at Cheng Shuangjiang's ever-present smile, and his heart tightened slightly.

"You don't need to pay for this. After all, Ahe already gave me a gift, so how can I take Ahe's money again?"

Cheng Shuangjiang smiled and nudged Zhou Heming.

"Go quickly, Ah Bai should be waking up soon."

"Ah."

Zhou Heming had an idea in mind. He responded and went to the door.

"Oh right, I haven't said hello yet."

Turning around, he saw Cheng Shuangjiang smiling and waving at him.

"Good morning, Ahe! Have a happy day today!"

*
Just as Cheng Shuangjiang had predicted.

Zhou Heming bought two breakfasts and some fruit, put the gift box in a black plastic bag, and went home as if nothing had happened. Lu Bai was lying in bed playing on his phone and didn't want to get up.

"I bought you breakfast."

As he spoke, he quietly slipped the gift box into his backpack and turned to go into his bedroom.

"Hehe, Heming is still the best to me."

Seeing this, Lu Bai raised his hand, asking for a hug.

Zhou Heming gently hugged her, and then, following Lu Bai's raised face, gave her a long good morning kiss.

"Get up quickly, I have a class meeting at ten o'clock, and then I need to go to the dormitory to pick up my textbooks. What are your plans?"

He deliberately avoided mentioning Qixi Festival.

"Well, I also need to pick up my textbooks today. The counselor said that because several people have filming commitments, the class meeting will be postponed. That's all for today."

Lu Bai scrolled through the chat history on his phone.

"Then I'll go with you to get your textbooks."

"Great."

Lu Bai sat up with a grin, put on his slippers, and went to the living room.

"Wow, it's duck blood vermicelli soup! Is it the one by the door?"

"Ah."

Zhou Heming opened the takeout box and watched Lu Bai go to wash up.

After the two had breakfast, Lu Bai changed his clothes and went out.

Today she wore a yellow tank top over an apricot-colored ruffled knit sweater, paired with Klein blue shorts that revealed her knees and half of her fair thighs. She wore dark yellow casual shoes and a dark octagonal hat on her head.

As he closed the door, Zhou Heming glanced at the room next door.

"Ah Qian, do you know who lives next door to us?"

He asked as he went downstairs.

"Who?"

Lu Bai was curious.

"It's Cheng Shuangjiang. I saw her this morning. She's also staying out all night and has rented a place here."

Zhou Heming didn't mention the gift; he planned to tell Lu Bai after he gave it to him.

"Wow, what a coincidence?"

Lu Bai looked somewhat surprised and glanced back at the house.

"Then we can cook together more often from now on."

He then revealed a nonchalant smile and hugged Zhou Heming's arm.

The sun shines brightly, a gentle breeze blows, and cicadas chirp incessantly, as if trying to prolong summer indefinitely.

Lu Bai casually found a classroom in Building 2 to wait for Zhou Heming.

Zhou Heming walked into classroom 306.

This is a classroom of standard size, and quite a few people are already sitting inside.

Among the twenty-five members of the second drama troupe, Zhou Heming saw quite a few familiar faces.

For example, Su Hong and Jiang Rui were chatting idly, Du Ruo was listening nearby and suddenly made a sarcastic remark, and Yang Hongye, who was talking to the homeroom teacher and was serving as the temporary class monitor.

"Oh, it's Zhou Heming."

Upon seeing Zhou Heming, Su Hong immediately gestured for him to sit down.

"Thanks to you moving out, our dorm room is finally empty!"

He said.

Su Hong, Jiang Rui, Du Ruo, and Zhou Heming were supposed to be in the same dormitory, but because Zhou Heming moved out, a bed became available for the others to put their luggage.

"However, you'll be temporarily registered in our 1209 dormitory, and you'll have to participate in any group activities."

Su Hong smiled.

"I try my best."

Zhou Heming was a little uncomfortable with Su Hong's social anxiety, so he responded with a sound of agreement.

"Zhou Heming, there's something I don't know if you know."

Jiang Rui pulled him aside.

"Cheng Shuangjiang has also come to Ningbo University. She's in the science academician class. I thought I should let you know."

I not only know that I saw her this morning, but I also know that I did.

Zhou Heming inwardly grumbled, but still nodded and thanked Jiang Rui for the notification.

"Today is Qixi Festival. Shouldn't our 1209 dorm have a get-together to strengthen our relationships and celebrate the festival?"

Su Hong shouted again.

"Who wants to spend Qixi Festival with you?"

Du Ruo waved her hand dismissively.

Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?

Su Hong scoffed.

"I'll go buy a chess set right now."

Du Ruo told a lame joke.

Why chess?

Su Hong didn't quite understand.

"Because chess has an object, and the word 'object' sounds like the word 'opposite,' it's hilarious. Why am I explaining a lame joke?!"

Du Ruo went crazy.

"Zhou Heming, are you available?"

Jiang Rui looked at him.

"Sorry, I might have to spend time with my girlfriend."

Zhou Heming thought about it for a moment. It was fine at other times, but it wasn't appropriate to bring Lu Bai to dinner with them on Qixi Festival.

"We'll definitely invite you back next time!"

"You little brat, you actually have a girlfriend!"

Su Hong gritted her teeth.

"No, wait, you mean you not only have a girlfriend, but she's also in Ningjiang?"

Du Ruo grasped the key point.

"She's at Ningbo University, in the Film and Television Academy."

Zhou Heming spoke frankly, saying that he would find out eventually anyway.

"Film and Television Academy? That's full of pretty girls! Damn it, how could you eat and take things away like that! You got into Ningda University and you even have a pretty girlfriend!"

Su Honggang was indignant, but then she thought about it again.

"Hey, in that case, you can have your girlfriend introduce some girls from her dorm to our dorm for a social event. Good bro, Zhou Heming, you're practically my half-brother!"

Although Zhou Heming wanted to say that Lu Bai didn't have any roommates, he felt there was no need to explain so much, so he nodded in agreement.

Given Su Hong's incredible social skills, he probably knows a whole list of girls on WeChat in no time, so Zhou Heming wouldn't need to introduce him at all.

"I saw a freshman girl on the confession wall yesterday. She was super pretty. I heard she scored over 740 on the college entrance exam. She's a top student among top students. She's truly a high-achieving beauty."

Su Hong seems to be a gossip and a busybody.

"You're from Jiangcheng Middle School, right? I heard it from someone else. Jiang Rui, Zhou Heming, do you know them?"

Du Ruo casually asked while looking at his phone; he seemed to be an intelligence expert, possessing a considerable amount of information.

"I guess we know each other."

Jiang Rui glanced at Zhou Heming.

"He is indeed a top student."

Zhou Heming responded with a smile.

The class meeting started quickly.

Gu Yingying did indeed miss the class meeting.

Everyone introduced themselves, the class teacher talked about their professional background and future development, and then the counselor explained the military training arrangements that would begin the day after tomorrow, as well as the evening activities.

Because he had little connection with Zhou Heming, he only remembered each classmate's face and name and didn't pay much attention to it.

I glanced casually out the window.

Zhou Heming saw that in the opposite corridor of the classroom, Lu Bai was holding onto the railing and waving in their direction.

Clearly, she was waiting there on purpose, looking for Zhou Heming's location.

With a knowing smile, Zhou Heming waved slightly.

Lu Bai raised both hands high, looking very excited.

What was a commonplace and uninteresting act was, in Zhou Heming's eyes, quite amusing.

As soon as Zhou Heming stepped out of the classroom after the class meeting, he saw Lu Bai waiting for him. "Heming!"

The girl greeted Zhou Heming, drawing the attention of Su Hong and the others around her.

"So beautiful! Zhou Heming, you deserve to die!"

Su Hong couldn't help but punch Zhou Heming.

"Hello, I'm Lu Bai, Zhou Heming's girlfriend."

Lu Bai greeted the three boys generously and even recognized Jiang Rui.

"You must be Jiang Rui. I'm from the class next door."

Jiangcheng Middle School has only two liberal arts classes in total. Rui is in the top liberal arts class, and Lu Bai is in the other one.

Hello.

Jiang Rui glanced at Zhou Heming and, recalling that Cheng Shuangjiang was also at Ningjiang University, suddenly felt that something was amiss.

As a fanatic, he's already started to fill in the blanks in his head.

Stories like "chasing after his wife in a crematorium," "chasing after his husband in a crematorium," and then all three of them ending up in a crematorium together popped into my head.

"Su Hong and Du Ruo are both very eye-catching and pleasant-sounding names, and both of our names contain colors."

After learning their names, Lu Bai began a conversation with them familiarly.

"That's true!"

Su Hong suddenly realized, thus providing ample emotional value.

"I have things in common with this guy, so why can't I be happy?"

Du Ruo tilted her head, looking quite disgusted with Su Hong.

"We were just talking about having a dorm dinner tonight, but Zhou Heming has such a beautiful girlfriend that he can't come to our singles party."

Su Hong joked, while also pointing out that Zhou Heming didn't attend the party because he was with Lu Bai.

"That's a pity. I'll treat you to a meal next time."

The socially adept Lord Lu Bai smiled and casually made a dinner invitation for who knows when.

Outsiders were allowed into the dormitory today, and many parents were coming and going. Lu Bai didn't go upstairs but waited for Zhou Heming outside the dormitory.

Soon, Zhou Heming collected his textbooks, put them in his schoolbag, and went downstairs.

Lu Bai, who was waiting downstairs, naturally attracted the attention of many boys. She didn't seem to care much, and only smiled when she saw Zhou Heming and hugged him, which made many boys grit their teeth.

Zhou Heming accompanied her to the girls' dormitory building.

Besides parents, you can also see some guys accompanying their girlfriends here.

It is said that there is a Lovers' Slope on the other side of the girls' dormitory, a place where many lovers stroll and flirt. Zhou Heming doesn't know if it's true or not.

Lu Bai came downstairs with her schoolbag on her back, and Zhou Heming immediately weighed her backpack in his hand.

"I don't need your help, Heming. There aren't many books."

It's not really heavy.

I guess the focus of performing arts programs is more on practical experience.

Since it was already close to noon, the two decided to eat in the cafeteria.

Upon entering the cafeteria, one is greeted by pink balloons and a banner announcing "Qixi Festival Social Event".

It seems there will be an open-air social gathering and performances at the sports field in the evening, as well as a simple fireworks display.

The truth can't be hidden anymore.

"Today is Qixi Festival."

Lu Bai looked at Zhou Heming with great interest.

"Yes, yes, it's the seventh day of the seventh lunar month."

Zhou Heming scratched his head.

"It's okay, these kinds of holidays aren't anything special. If I had to say, every day I spend with you is a holiday."

Lu Bai seemed to have noticed that Zhou Heming hadn't prepared a gift, and gently comforted him.

"Um"

Zhou Heming was considering whether to tell him now or wait until later that evening to surprise him.

"How about this, let's go to the supermarket this afternoon and buy some things we need as a holiday gift."

Lu Bai seemed to think that Zhou Heming was still struggling with the decision.

"Okay, okay."

Zhou Heming decided to give her another surprise that evening.

Today isn't my birthday, so I don't need to be happy all day. A little build-up is fine, but the important thing is to bring the emotions to their peak when giving the gift.

After lunch, the two went home to put their things away and then went to the supermarket.

"Eating at home or out tonight?"

Zhou Heming glanced at the meat stall.

"Stay home. There will definitely be a lot of people outside tonight, including freshmen and couples."

Lu Bai went to the refrigerator and picked up a box of meat.

"Let's have this tonight, braised beef brisket with radish in clear broth."

"No problem, Lord Lu Bai can order more."

Zhou Heming casually picked up one white radish and one carrot from the side and put them into the shopping cart.

"You're spoiling me so much, you're going to ruin me."

Lu Bai took Zhou Heming's hand.

"Then let's spoil him. He can come home with me and we'll never be apart."

he chuckled.

suddenly.

As if he had discovered something, Lu Bai ran quickly to the shelf on the side.

Zhou Heming pushed the cart and followed, seeing that it was pajamas.

Panda-themed pajamas for couples, suitable for autumn and winter.

"want to?"

Zhou Heming glanced at the label subconsciously; it was pure cotton, so the quality seemed fine.

"Let's take this as our Qixi Festival gift, one for each of us."

Lu Bai chuckled and picked up the two unopened sets that were on the shelf.

"Is this all there is to it?"

Zhou Heming glanced at the two sets of pajamas, which cost less than two hundred yuan in total.

"I like it, I'll take this one."

Lu Bai put it in the shopping cart.

She really is
Zhou Heming felt a warmth in his chest.

He used to see complaints online about not knowing what gifts to give girls for holidays and being rejected in various ways.

But now, Lu Bai doesn't seem to care what gifts he received.

What she cared about was choosing the item "together" with Zhou Heming.

Think of this.

The boy's heart fluttered like a water lily blooming in the night.

"What's wrong? Are you so captivated by Lord Lu Bai's good looks that you can't tear yourself away?"

Lu Bai waved his finger in front of Zhou Heming.

"I just feel that you are so good, and it's so good to be with you."

Zhou Heming spoke the truth.

His biggest flaw in life is that he can't lie.

"Hehe, after dinner tonight, how about we go check out that Qixi Festival matchmaking event?"

Lu Bai turned his face away shyly, then changed the subject.

"Ah."

Zhou Heming nodded and looked at the panda pajamas in the shopping cart.

The more you look at it, the better it looks.

*
evening.

After having dinner and resting for a while, the two walked hand in hand into the campus.

Night had fallen, the streetlights were on, and the school roads became brightly lit.

There were more students, and the direction of the sports field was bustling with people, especially the freshmen, who gathered there out of curiosity.

Zhou Heming and Lu Bai walked slowly into the sports field, hand in hand.

The main part of the sports field is a football field, surrounded by a 400-meter running track, basketball courts, and spectator stands. There are many students on the artificial turf in the middle, and music can be heard from them.

Zhou Heming saw someone playing guitar and singing, and many students surrounded him, clapping and singing along, as if it were a class gathering.

In one corner of the playground, someone had brought in a speaker and was holding a microphone, hosting a social gathering.

Judging from the setup, it's a bit like a matchmaking variety show, where brave people go up and introduce themselves, and then see if any classmates are interested in them, accompanied by some talent shows like singing and dancing.

"?"

When Zhou Heming looked over, he saw Su Hong and Du Ruo performing a crosstalk routine on stage.

Can these two people really find partners by performing crosstalk?

On second thought, it seems there are indeed girls who are fans of crosstalk and comedy actors, so who knows, maybe someone will hit it off with them.

"Hahaha, that's so funny."

Lu Bai listened to the two of them joking and laughing on stage and let out a pleasant laugh.

"They don't seem to get along, but they seem to have a pretty good relationship."

Zhou Heming couldn't help but smile knowingly when he heard some puns and jokes.

So that's where Du Ruo was hiding her corny jokes this morning.

The atmosphere among the crowd became more lively because of the crosstalk performance, unlike the initial restraint.

In any case, the warm-up effect was certainly achieved.

Zhou Heming glanced at the girl next to him.

The sunlight from the sports field fell on her profile, making her look clear and innocent, and combined with her smile, she possessed a captivating charm.

He felt in his pocket.

The necklace was in his pants pocket.

Zhou Heming waited for the right opportunity.

A boy took the stage and introduced himself nervously. When he finished, the students sitting below applauded to encourage him. At this moment, a girl, encouraged by her roommate, stumbled onto the stage and greeted the boy.

"Hello."

"H-hello."

"the weather is nice today."

"Yes, yes, the sun has already set."

There was a burst of laughter from the audience.

"It feels like watching a real-life dating reality show, hahaha."

Lu Bai commented leisurely.

"I wonder what kind of effect our variety show will have."

Their variety show appearance will have makeup and outfit matching tomorrow, and they'll be filming some on-campus footage. They'll be leaving the day after tomorrow, which will conveniently avoid clashing with military training.

"It's still unclear which guests will be there."

Zhou Heming only knew that there were three boys and three girls going to Altay region in Northwest China to do volunteer teaching activities. The specifics would depend on the arrangements made by the on-site director.

"I heard that Ji Yanshi is going there."

Lu Bai was well-informed.

"So they're all from Ningjiang University?"

Zhou Heming was curious.

"I guess so, since the main production company is Ningjiang Entertainment, an entertainment company under Ningda University, so naturally they want to promote Ningjiang University students."

Lu Bai nodded.

"Is this so"

A strange thought popped into Zhou Heming's mind, but he didn't have time to think about it.

A sharp whistling sound came from ahead.

Something flew into the sky, and then burst forth with colorful light, exploding outwards.

It's fireworks.

The flyer in the cafeteria said there would be a small fireworks display at 9 p.m. near the sports field.

"Wow!"

On the playground, cheers and exclamations accompanied the sound of fireworks.

Another firework exploded, like scattered dandelions, fluttering and casting a beautiful glow on people's faces.

Someone took the opportunity to confess their feelings and shouted loudly at the fireworks.

This seemed to inspire other eager students, and confessions of love arose one after another.

Besides confessing his love, he also talked about passing the postgraduate entrance exam, finding a job, and being in good health. Finally, he even asked the cafeteria lady to give him more food, which drew a burst of laughter.

"Heming, look! It's fireworks!"

Lu Bai pointed to the air.

"Ah."

Zhou Heming responded and quietly came up behind Lu Bai. He raised his hand and hung the necklace around Lu Bai's snow-white neck.

With a click, the silver clasp was gently locked in place.

"Happy Qixi Festival, A-Qian~"

Zhou Heming whispered in her ear.

Lu Bai was taken aback.

She raised her hand, touched the necklace on her chest, looked down at it carefully, and remained silent.

Under the dazzling light of the fireworks, the birds and branches on the necklace shimmered with colorful brilliance, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

"So, this is called 'Stray Birds,' inspired by Tagore's poetry collection."

Zhou Heming hadn't finished his explanation.

Lu Bai suddenly took his hand and then pulled out a bracelet with jade and beads from somewhere.

He gently placed it on Zhou Heming's left hand.

Zhou Heming stared blankly at the bracelet. It was clearly handmade, with each bead strung together individually, making it a unique bracelet in the world.

"Happy Qixi Festival, Crane Cry! This is the gift I prepared for you~"

Before Zhou Heming could answer, Lu Bai took a step back, turned around, put his hands in front of his mouth like megaphones, and shouted towards the bustling crowd, the fireworks rising into the night sky, and the vast and expansive world.

"—Lu Bai likes Zhou Heming!"

crackle—

Zhou Heming heard the sound of something breaking in the air again.

People around him were making a fuss, but Zhou Heming paid no attention.

He saw the girl, her cheeks flushed from shouting, turn around, lean her head over, and whisper in Zhou Heming's ear.

"Lu Qian loves Zhou Heming."

The moment he heard those words, Zhou Heming felt a shiver run through his body. He rubbed his eyes and then whispered in the girl's ear.

"Zhou Heming loves Lu Qian."

next moment.

He stepped forward and made a vow towards the fireworks that illuminated the long night.

"—Zhou Heming likes Lu Bai!"

The boy shouted out and looked at the girl.

The girl was also looking at the boy.

"Actually, there's something else I have at home that I want to show you soon."

She looked shy.

"Then let's go back."

Zhou Heming took Lu Bai's hand.

Turn around.

The two jogged toward the exit of the sports field.

Behind them, fireworks burst forth, a vast crowd gathered, and an endless world stretched out before them.

At this moment, they only have each other, and only need each other.

Another firework went off.

Light and shadow reflected on the windowsill, and the sound of fireworks breaking through the air came from afar. Cheng Shuangjiang sat in front of the balcony, her hands supporting her chin, staring blankly at the flickering fireworks.

"Cheng Shuangjiang loves Zhou Heming."

He murmured this in a low voice.

*
Zhou Heming and Lu Bai did not go straight home, but went to the community's express delivery station first.

I remember Lu Bai bought something online, it was something like this.
The moment he recalled it, Zhou Heming's eyelids twitched.

That's definitely it.

Moreover, Lu Bai also picked up two packages.

two?

Packaged in a box and a plastic bag.

Back home, Lu Bai went to the bathroom first.

Looking in the mirror, she carefully examined the necklace that Zhou Heming had given her.

Zhou Heming looked down at his bracelet.

It was almost the same style as Lu Bai's, somewhat like a couple's bracelet, but only Zhou Heming knew what this bracelet represented.

Unexpectedly, the two of them prepared Qixi Festival gifts without saying a word, and even pretended to buy two sets of pajamas as meal replacements.

That being said, matching couple pajamas are indeed a nice touch.

"Heming, this necklace is really pretty."

Lu Bai walked out with a smile on his face.

"If I'm not mistaken, it was Cheng Shuangjiang who helped choose it, right?"

".Yes."

Zhou Heming was still thinking about how to tell Lu Bai, but he didn't expect her to guess it directly.

"I knew it! I've seen your taste before. Who was it that helped you pick out a bracelet last time?"

But Lu Bai didn't seem unhappy at all; instead, he calmly teased Zhou Heming.

"I discovered this morning that Cheng Shuangjiang lives next door, and then..."

Zhou Heming explained it again.

"uh-huh."

Lu Bai snorted.

"Will you feel unhappy like this?"

Zhou Heming looked at her and asked directly.

"Cheng Shuangjiang sincerely helped us with our Qixi Festival memories, and Heming, you also sincerely told me all these things. If I'm still unhappy and dwell on those trivial matters, then I'd be too pretentious."

Lu Bai gently took Zhou Heming's hand.

"As long as Heming loves me, and I love you, Heming, and we communicate and trust each other, then there's nothing we can't overcome."

"Ah."

Zhou Heming felt that he must have saved the world several times in his past life to have such a wonderful girl.

"Oh, right, this one."

Lu Bai picked up the plastic bag containing the package and placed it in Zhou Heming's hand.

"What?"

Zhou Heming didn't understand; it didn't seem like he was supposed to open it.

Lu Bai walked into the bedroom by himself, closed the door, and came out a few seconds later.

"Wow, Heming, is this the Qixi Festival gift you prepared for me?"

She looked at the package in Zhou Heming's hand with the expression of genuine surprise.

Yes, yes.

Zhou Heming roughly understood Lu Bai's line of thought and hesitated for a moment before answering.

"Thank you, Ah He, you're the best!"

Lu Bai picked up the package.

Can I open it now?

"of course can."

Zhou Heming watched as Lu Bai tore open the express package, revealing the contents inside.

It's a cherry blossom-colored JK (high school girl) outfit.

It seems to be the same set that Zhou Heming saw in the push notification this morning.

So, was he indeed tricked by big data?

Is it because Lu Bai searched for and ordered this outfit that it appeared in Zhou Heming's shopping app notifications?
So, the same applies to cosmetics and those ultra-thin products?
"It's a JK skirt."

Lu Bai looked at Zhou Heming with a serious expression.

"You would look great in this."

Zhou Heming swallowed, feeling a little thirsty.

"I want to see."

"Then wait a moment."

Lu Bai immediately grabbed the clothes and went into the bedroom.

Zhou Heming stood in the living room, feeling a little awkward and nervous.

"How about it?"

A moment later, the bedroom door was opened.

Lu Qian stood there.

A pure white button-down shirt with a cherry blossom sailor collar and a pink bow, a light cherry blossom plaid skirt, white calf socks with cute rabbit patterns on the cuffs, and small leather shoes.

The bracelet was taken off and tied into a small ponytail at the back of her head.

She was still wearing the necklace Zhou Heming had given her, which shone brightly under the lights.

On their fingers was a ring symbolizing their vows, which complemented the one on Zhou Heming's finger.

Lu Qian twirled around shyly, her skirt fluttering, perfectly capturing the youthful passion of a young girl.

"So beautiful, I want to hug you right now."

Zhou Heming came to Lu Qian and gently hugged her.

"What I was actually thinking was, if you really forgot about the Qixi Festival gift, Heming, then I would say that this dress was a gift you bought for me, just like we did just now. How about that? Wasn't I very thoughtful?"

Lu Qian's voice came through.

"Ah."

Zhou Heming nodded, and at the same time hugged Lu Qian even tighter to show his feelings: a faint sense of guilt, more heartache, and an uncontrollable overflow of love, like an autumn rain that had fallen all night.

Lu Qian slightly raised her head, closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling, and begged for the boy's kiss.

Zhou Heming responded to her.

If time could stand still, Zhou Heming would unhesitatingly shout at this moment, "Please stop, time!"

Even if it means being shattered to pieces and having one's soul extinguished.

A thick, sweet aroma mingled together.

Lu Qian gently bit Zhou Heming's earlobe.

Her eyes were sparkling, and her voice was alluring, like a slowly dancing shooting star fluttering across Zhou Heming's chest.

"Courier, there's still one item that hasn't been opened."

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