My girlfriend was reborn.

Chapter 167 I never forget

"Ah He, look, sparrows are all over the stone lions. We meet again~"

The girl's voice was gentle, like a reborn soul who had finally returned to the beginning of the story after experiencing hardships, capable of erasing all obstacles.

Zhou Heming stared at her blankly, unable to tell for a moment whether it was her or someone else standing in front of him speaking.

But he actually knew very well in his heart.

This was just a "performance" that Cheng Shuangjiang put on to offer him some comfort.

"Perhaps, as time goes by, I may gradually become like her, or grow into a different version of myself, but no matter what, A-He, I will stay by your side."

Cheng Shuangjiang took his arm.

"I understand."

Zhou Heming had actually realized it just now.

Why did Cheng Shuangjiang, who was reborn, tell him this legend?

It is said that when sparrows alight on stone lions, lovers will reunite.

Because she knew it all too well.

Even if her consciousness dissipates after being reborn, even if the eighteen-year-old Cheng Shuangjiang rejects Zhou Heming because of her pride.

But in the end, the two of them will still end up together.

Zhou Heming was able to keep his promise to her and strive towards his dream. Even after losing the most important person to him, he was able to maintain his grades and get into Ningjiang University.

Even though Cheng Shuangjiang struggles with whether she is the one in Zhou Heming's eyes, she still falls in love with him without hesitation, rushes to his side for him, and applies to Ningjiang University.

Even without Lu Bai's intervention, even without the story of Heming Mountain, even without the trip to Altay, the two would still have eventually come to Ningjiang University.

Eventually, I will arrive at the scene when the fantastical spectacle of sparrows landing on stone lions appears.

then.

On a rainy afternoon, he and she met again.

then.

Eighteen-year-old Cheng Shuangjiang will meet Zhou Heming again and fall in love once more.

Every encounter in this world is a reunion after a long separation.

Just like the notes written to Lu Bai, just like the birthday wishes tucked inside the book, perhaps, the reborn Cheng Shuangjiang actually has even more loving arrangements that Zhou Heming cannot perceive.

All so that he can be happy.

And all of this, eighteen-year-old Cheng Shuangjiang was fully aware of.

During the days when she wanted to be with Zhou Heming, she could have used these remaining clues to get closer to him, attract him, and make him fall in love with her.

But she never used it in the end.

This stubborn girl just wanted Zhou Heming to fall in love with the real her.

He took Cheng Shuangjiang's hand.

Zhou Heming knew that he would never forget the girl who had traveled from afar across time.

She will always be with him in her heart.

To spend the rest of our lives together, through all the long years.

And now.

Zhou Heming knew.

He wanted to be happy; he wanted to bring happiness to these two girls who loved him deeply.

Nothing can stop him above that.

Because at this age, the whole world belongs to him.

Don't have so many concerns, and there's no need to weigh the pros and cons.

All he needs to do is remember.

He is invincible and omnipotent.

They can do anything.

*
in the afternoon.

After finishing a general education class, Zhou Heming quickly packed his schoolbag.

He hurried to the ground floor of Building No. 2, the meeting place he had arranged with Cheng Shuangjiang.

She hadn't arrived yet, so Zhou Heming checked his phone.

Sure enough, the rain at noon and the sparrows landing on the stone lions in Chaowu Gate Park became the focus of discussion on the confession wall of Ningjiang University. The related legends were brought up again, and more people followed suit and confessed their love.

Unlike when school first started, when there were still quite a few brave guys confessing their love to Cheng Shuangjiang during the military training, now that the variety show has aired, everyone has wisely stopped mentioning it.

That beautiful, academically gifted girl with a score of 740+ came to Ningjiang University to pursue her boyfriend; you guys have absolutely no chance.

Moreover, many people know about the relationship between Zhou Heming and Lu Bai, and they can't help but wonder what it is about Zhou Heming that makes two such beautiful and outstanding girls love him so deeply.

There's been discussion about who Zhou Heming will end up with, but most guys are just envious.

Putting away his phone, Zhou Heming saw Cheng Shuangjiang, wearing a beige shirt, a cherry blossom-colored cardigan, and a light blue long skirt, walking towards him with a bag on her back.

As soon as she saw Zhou Heming, she smiled and waved, the silver bracelet on her wrist gleaming.

"You must be tired from class, Ahe~"

I don't know if it's just Zhou Heming's imagination.

Since noon, Cheng Shuangjiang's attitude has changed slightly.

She became more natural, less conflicted, and more at ease.

For a long time, even after the two of them were actually together, Cheng Shuangjiang deliberately avoided the similar tone of voice and mannerisms of the reborn woman.

But now, she is able to give her own honest and genuine reactions.

Zhou Heming felt that this similar yet different feeling suited her better.

"It's not hard work, it's just a regular English class."

Zhou Heming reached out and took Cheng Shuangjiang's hand.

There was hardly anyone around them paying attention to them. They walked across the main road, which was beginning to turn yellow and was lined with sycamore trees on both sides, and headed towards the school gate.

Next, I need to take the subway to pick up Lu Bai.

Once on the subway, Zhou Heming sent a message to Lu Bai and quickly received a reply.

[Lu Bai]: I heard that the stone lions at Ningjiang University were really covered with sparrows today. Did you see it?

After repeating the arrival time of his high-speed train, Lu Bai chattered on and on, asking questions.

[Zhou Heming]: I saw it, but unfortunately I didn't react in time and didn't take a picture. The sparrow flew away after a while.

[Lu Bai]: Oh, what a pity!
[Lu Bai]: But this means that it may happen again in the future. I wasn't there this time, but maybe we'll see it together next time!

[Zhou Heming]: That makes a lot of sense. Let's watch it together next time.

Zhou Heming looked up and saw Cheng Shuangjiang staring at him.

"nervous?"

The girl asked calmly.

"To be honest, I was a little nervous."

Zhou Heming looked at his reflection and Cheng Shuangjiang's reflection in the subway glass.

Confessing to your girlfriend that you've fallen for another girl at the same time would make anyone nervous, unless they're a naturally promiscuous jerk.

"But I believe her."

Zhou Heming didn't know where his confidence came from. He just intuitively felt that Lu Bai, or rather Lu Qian, must have more or less foreseen the current situation.

"And you, are you nervous?"

He then turned around and asked the girl next to him.

Why would I be nervous?

Cheng Shuangjiang smiled gently.

"If Ashen doesn't agree to the three of us being together, then I'll just take you away from her."

"You are very confident."

"Because I like you, I'm willing to be with you and A-Qian, but she's not willing, which means she doesn't like you enough, right?"

Cheng Shuangjiang stated this logically and with evidence.

"Is there any logic to this?" Zhou Heming was a little confused.

“There are many kinds of love. I know that love is possessive, exclusive, and belongs only to oneself. But love can also be about hoping that the other person can be happy. For me, if Ah He chooses one person, he will inevitably have to give up another person and suffer regret. That kind of love is not happy.”

Cheng Shuangjiang lowered her eyes.

"After all, the regret of loss is enough once."

"Um"

Zhou Heming gently squeezed her palm.

“I think Asahi thought the same way, otherwise she wouldn’t have asked us to do that that day.”

Cheng Shuangjiang looked over.

The two arrived at the high-speed rail station. Lu Bai was still a while away, so he sent a message to Zhou Heming in advance to arrange to eat out that evening. He had already picked out a restaurant.

Cheng Shuangjiang released Zhou Heming's hand.

"Let's wait until you and Ashen finish talking before we hold hands."

She said.

Zhou Heming nodded.

Soon, the number of people at the exit began to increase.

Zhou Heming then saw Lu Bai waving at him, dragging a suitcase.

Coincidentally, Lu Bai was wearing the same outfit he wore on the day they first met: denim shorts, a dark red T-shirt, and a beret, only with a jacket over them.

Upon seeing Zhou Heming, Lu Bai immediately let go of the box and took it in his arms.

"did you miss me?"

Ignoring the stares of those around them, Lu Bai whispered in Zhou Heming's ear.

"I think about it, I think about it every day."

Zhou Heming spoke the truth.

Although he had been with Cheng Shuangjiang these past few days, Zhou Heming was indeed missing Lu Bai.

"Hehe, let's check tonight to see if you're really thinking about it."

Lu Bai said meaningfully, with a playful smile.

Zhou Heming chuckled to himself.

"Have you taken good care of Cheng Shuangjiang?"

Lu Bai released Zhou Heming and glanced at the girl beside him.

I think so.

Zhou Heming wasn't sure what kind of care Lu Bai was referring to.

"Let's go then. That store is quite popular; there might be a queue."

Lu Bai took Zhou Heming's arm, and the young man then picked up her suitcase and walked towards the subway entrance with Cheng Shuangjiang.

So, do we need to film in advance?

They were quite lucky; they only had to wait in line for half an hour before they were seated at this very popular restaurant.

Lu Bai did not ask Zhou Heming and Cheng Shuangjiang how they had spent the past few days, and Zhou Heming and Cheng Shuangjiang did not bring it up on their own initiative.

This meal, like every meal the three of them had ever shared before, was warm and harmonious.

Lu Bai was quite happy after hearing about Zhou Heming's major assignment.

"The teacher said we can invite students from other majors to be actors, so we should start filming soon."

Zhou Heming replied.

"As for the plot, I want to make a condensed version, and I need to add a better ending."

He quickly told Lu Bai about the reunion where sparrows landed on the stone lion.

"This ending is great, I love it."

Lu Bai took a sip of tea.

"It was Cheng Shuangjiang's idea."

Zhou Heming glanced at the girl sitting next to him.

"Heming, you're no good. Even Cheng Shuangjiang can't write a better script."

Lu Bai smiled and looked at Cheng Shuangjiang again.

"Perhaps, this is the ending she wanted."

All three of them knew who she was.

This is something that the three of them cannot forget, and will never forget.

Zhou Heming nodded.

Then, Lu Bai looked at him.

"So, Heming, what kind of ending do you want?"

Zhou Heming knew it was time.

"The ending I wanted."

He glanced at Cheng Shuangjiang beside him, then looked at Lu Bai, or rather, Lu Qian.

"A-Qian, I want to tell you three things."

Zhou Heming paused for a moment before speaking.

"The first thing is, I love you. You were there for me through those dark days, and you led me into a colorful world. Without you, I might find it hard to love someone or the world again. But even if you hadn't done any of those things, just being by my side would have made me feel a little happier than others."

Hearing Zhou Heming's words, Lu Qian smiled slightly. She did not answer, but just looked at Zhou Heming, waiting for him to continue.

"The second thing."

Zhou Heming turned his head and then gently took Cheng Shuangjiang's hand beside him.

“I love Cheng Shuangjiang. I love her now. When I'm with her, I feel warmth and peace. She's willing to do anything for me, and I'm willing to pay the same price. I love the eighteen-year-old her, the one I love now. I want to spend the rest of my life with her. We've talked a lot these past few days. I know I can't abandon her.”

Cheng Shuangjiang's eyes were moved, but she still looked at Lu Qian.

Lu Qian nodded slightly as she listened to Zhou Heming's words, but did not respond.

Zhou Heming couldn't figure out what she was thinking.

"The third thing is that I love both of you. If I were to weigh these two loves on a scale, I would get an equal answer. If I lost either of you, I would regret it for the rest of my life and never be able to achieve complete happiness. So, I want to be with both of you selfishly, despicably, greedily, and recklessly. I hope that the three of us can live together and spend the rest of our lives together."

He finished speaking and let out a long sigh of relief.

He finally let out the pent-up frustration that had been building up inside him for so long.

“That day in the cabin during the blizzard, I was actually really happy. The three of us were able to live together. I felt that this was the kind of home I wanted.”

“I know that people will call me a scumbag, greedy, and unfaithful. For a long time, I have struggled with this because I couldn’t admit my true feelings because of my expectations of myself.”

"I hoped that I could be with only one person for life, love only one girl, and spend my whole life with her, but I couldn't do that. After her, I fell in love with you, A-Qian, and then I fell in love with Shuangjiang. I can't even let go of my love for either of you."

Lu Qian and Cheng Shuangjiang listened quietly to Zhou Heming's confession.

"I'm telling you these things to ask for your thoughts, your opinions."

Zhou Heming looked at the two girls.

"My desired ending is for the three of us to live happily ever after."

"Can you accept this outcome?"

Cheng Shuangjiang looked at Lu Qian.

Both she and Zhou Heming knew about it.

If Lu Qian were to refuse at this point...

Those three will likely fall into some kind of abyss of no return, spending the rest of their lives filled with regret and guilt.

He looked at Zhou Heming, who was watching him.

Lu Qian remained silent for a moment.

"Heming, you finally said it."