My girlfriend was reborn.

Chapter 177 (Bonus): Okay, let's hold hands.

if world line.

Perfect initial save file.

Changes at a glance:
①The work mistakes of Zhou Heming's parents were removed, and the family atmosphere was strengthened. In this timeline, Zhou Heming grew up normally and entered Jiangcheng Middle School.

②The story removes the fact that Lu Bai and Lu Qian's mother passed away due to illness. Now the two sisters have a harmonious family, and thanks to this family atmosphere, the two adults in the Lu family have achieved success in their careers.

③The flash floods and mudslides from that year have been removed, so Cheng Shuangjiang's parents did not die, and she grew up with her parents by her side.

④ Based on the above changes, the initial save file will start in September of the first semester of the second year of high school.

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"Did you know? Lu Bai is coming back."

During the extracurricular activity time after the last class, Qiao Jinchen casually said to Zhou Heming beside her while twirling her pen.

"Yes, the previous movie has finished filming, and I'll take the high-speed train this afternoon."

Zhou Heming, who was idly writing in his workbook, put down his pen and glanced at his deskmate.

"Why are you concerned about this? Do you want to ask her for an autographed photo?"

"With you around, I can get an autographed photo anytime, why would I care about this?"

Qiao Jinchen, still stubborn, scoffed and glanced at Zhou Heming's workbook.

"So you're having dinner with them tonight?"

"Yeah, A-Qian told me to come along, but my family is all away on business trips, so the three of us will probably eat out."

Zhou Heming nodded.

"Oh, I really envy you. Having Lu Qian as your girlfriend is practically the same as dating Lu Bai."

Qiao Jinchen mumbled something, and it was unclear where the theory came from.

"Shh, don't talk so loudly, or the school will catch you dating too early."

Zhou Heming held Qiao Jinchen down and looked her around.

Although Jiangcheng Middle School has a relatively lax academic atmosphere and doesn't enforce strict rules, high school students who date will still be caught and severely reprimanded by their homeroom teachers and academic affairs office staff.

"So, Lao Zhou, you're afraid of this too? I thought you were used to it by now."

Qiao Jinchen made a joke.

"You think everyone is as carefree and irresponsible as you?"

In the back seat, Xu Youyou poked Qiao Jinchen with the tip of her pen.

"I'm being very open and honest."

Qiao Jinchen still wanted to make some excuses.

"Then I won't go home with you tonight."

Xu Youyou snorted.

"No, Sister Youyou, I was wrong."

Qiao Jinchen slid to her knees in a second.

Just kidding. My mom said she wants you to come home for dinner tonight.

Xu Youyou smiled, pursing her lips.

"Okay, okay, do you want me to buy some more things to take back with me? I really love Auntie's lotus root soup."

Qiao Jinchen immediately beamed with joy.

"No need, it's fine as long as the person arrives."

Xu Youyou adjusted her glasses.

"You two are really something, you always open my eyes to the ways of showing affection."

Zhou Heming simply couldn't stand the couple around him.

"That's all thanks to you, Lao Zhou."

Qiao Jinchen patted Zhou Heming on the shoulder.

"If it weren't for your help back then, we probably wouldn't have been able to say it even by graduation."

"Heh, now you're thanking me?"

Zhou Heming's lips twitched, and he twirled the pen in his hand.

Qiao Jinchen and Xu Youyou met in their first year of high school.

They were deskmates at the time, with Zhou Heming sitting behind them. The two had a kind of bickering yet loving relationship, a kind of one-on-one subduing-them-them. As a result, the students in the class, who were young and interested in gossip, spread a lot of rumors about the two of them.

One day, their private conversations were overheard by the two of them. They could have just apologized and let it go, but teenage boys are known for their sharp tongues, and before long, the blame was directed at Xu Youyou.

Qiao Jinchen immediately flew into a rage, looking as if she wanted to fight the other party to the death.

Zhou Heming, the class monitor, stepped forward and mediated the conflict.

Over time, Zhou Heming became familiar with the two men.

Then, Zhou Heming, a discerning person, pointed out the classic unspoken mutual crush between the two during their student days with just one sentence. After some back and forth, and with Zhou Heming's help, the two quickly got together.

Now that he's in his second year of high school, things have progressed to the point where he frequently meets his parents, something Zhou Heming truly didn't expect.

The main reason is that Qiao Jinchen's parents are very satisfied with a top student like Xu Youyou. They hope that Xu Youyou can help their good-for-nothing child study harder, and at the very least, help keep an eye on Qiao Jinchen to prevent him from messing around.

It's not that I'm afraid the rich second generation will be useless; I'm afraid they'll work too hard and be able to maintain the family business. I don't expect Qiao Jinchen to be able to expand and strengthen the family business and create new glories.

Although Xu Youyou's parents were working-class, they did not fawn over Qiao Jinchen because of his family's wealth. When they first found out, they felt like their own cabbage had been eaten by a pig. It wasn't until later, when they discovered that Qiao Jinchen was indeed very good to Xu Youyou, that they felt at ease letting the two children be together.

But after they got together, the spotlight kept flashing.

It far surpasses Zhou Heming's side.

"I'm going to a meeting now."

Zhou Heming glanced at the classroom clock and capped his pen.

"If Ashen comes later, let her sit in my seat."

"okay."

Qiao Jinchen nodded in agreement.

Zhou Heming walked out of the classroom with his notebook and a pen. Just as he reached the stairwell, he saw a girl in a school uniform with her long hair tied in a neat ponytail walking towards him.

"What a coincidence, are you going to a meeting too?"

When the girl saw Zhou Heming, she gave him a gentle and bright smile and waved.

The school uniform was slightly too big, and half of her hand was hidden in the sleeve, making her look a little petite and cute.

"Hmm, together?"

Zhou Heming responded, shifting his gaze from the girl's exquisite and beautiful face, and walked down somewhat awkwardly.

Cheng Shuangjiang nodded and followed.

The two went downstairs one after the other, passing by the other students.

The girl would occasionally run into people she knew and greet them with a smile. At first glance, it seemed that she could remember the names and faces of everyone in her grade.

As Zhou Heming passed by the honor roll on the first floor, he subconsciously glanced at the photo of the top student in his grade on the wall.

It was the girl next to me, smiling and greeting others.

Cheng Shuangjiang.

The class monitor of the honors class had excellent grades since the beginning of high school and was also a piano prodigy. He not only performed solos at school galas but also at large-scale city galas. He was arguably one of the most famous students in his graduating class at Jiangcheng High School.

Zhou Heming knew her only because they were class monitors in their first year of high school and often attended grade-level meetings together.

Today is a meeting at the teachers' office building to discuss the arrangements for the school sports meet at the end of the month.

"You got a perfect score on your essay again this time, that's amazing!"

Noticing Zhou Heming's gaze, Cheng Shuangjiang also caught a glimpse of his name, ranked thirty-second in the grade.

"I was lucky; the teacher grading the paper went easy on me."

Zhou Heming scratched his head.

“My uncle often praises your Chinese language skills, especially your compositions, and tells me to learn more from you.”

Cheng Shuangjiang smiled gently.

"Haha, that's right. If I had your grades, I'd be willing to lose ten points in Chinese."

Zhou Heming recalled seeing Cheng Shuangjiang sitting by the window in Examination Room No. 1, always very serious and confident.

"Speaking of which, I've been wanting to ask you before, why didn't you come to the honors class? With your grades, you should have been a shoo-in, right?"

The two walked through the flowerbeds on the first floor and headed towards the teachers' office building.

Cheng Shuangjiang asked casually.

Because their classrooms were on the same floor, the two often bumped into each other when they went to meetings during extracurricular activities and would chat for a bit.

Apart from that, Zhou Heming and Cheng Shuangjiang had no other chance to speak. At most, they would greet each other when they met in Examination Room No. 1.

Today was the first time they had spoken this semester.

The honors class is ranked according to the mid-term and final exam scores of the first year of high school. The top fifty students have a chance to enter. Zhou Heming is naturally qualified, but on the one hand, he feels more comfortable in a familiar environment, and on the other hand, he is somewhat resistant to the oppressive atmosphere that may exist in the honors class. So after discussing it with his parents, he did not go to the honors class.

"I feel like the top classes might be too competitive? I prefer a more relaxed atmosphere."

Zhou Heming answered casually.

Is it because you want to spend more time with Lu Qian?

Cheng Shuangjiang's words made Zhou Heming pause in his tracks.

"Why did you think of her?"

He glanced at the girl beside him; her ponytail swayed with each step she took, appearing golden in the sunset.

"It was just a random guess."

Cheng Shuangjiang remained noncommittal.

"You two really started dating in junior high?"

She looked over curiously again.

"Well, it is."

Zhou Heming saw several classmates passing by ahead and casually waved to them.

"You two met in junior high and got together, then agreed to both get into Jiangcheng High School?" Cheng Shuangjiang asked, pressing Zhou Heming for an answer since he didn't avoid the topic.

"Actually, it was during elementary school. We met during summer vacation in elementary school because we are from the same hometown. Later, they moved to Jiangcheng and became neighbors."

Speaking frankly, Zhou Heming couldn't help but recall that time when he was encouraged to test his courage and unexpectedly discovered Lu Qian, who was hiding so well during hide-and-seek that no one noticed her. Their fate began from there.

Over the next two years, they exchanged home phone numbers. Later, due to career development, Lu Qian's family moved to Jiangcheng, and the two became neighbors, attending junior high school together.

Unlike that big star who was busy with her acting career, Lu Qian had acted in a few movies and TV series in her early years, relying on the gimmick of twins. Later, she wanted to study seriously, so she retired from acting to study. Now, her grades are pretty good, ranking around 100th in her grade.

In junior high school, the two, who were just beginning to experience romantic feelings, fell in love because their parents knew each other and lived in the same neighborhood. They were inseparable on their way to and from school, and over time, they started dating.

Perhaps this is how childhood sweetheart love is: before you know it, you've become an old married couple.

Zhou Heming recalled that he was the one who spoke first, suggesting that they try being boyfriend and girlfriend and have a relationship.

Then, he saw a scene he would never forget: a girl in a school uniform nodding shyly.

"So you two are childhood sweethearts, I'm a little envious."

Cheng Shuangjiang spoke as if she were truly looking forward to it.

"It's not that I'm envious."

Zhou Heming glanced at Cheng Shuangjiang.

This girl is beautiful, but she has absolutely no scandals, making her a true unattainable beauty.

Upon careful recollection, although Cheng Shuangjiang seemed to get along with everyone, Zhou Heming wondered if it was just his imagination, but when she chatted with him, the topics mostly revolved around Zhou Heming.

It felt like she had inexplicably taken control of the conversation.

"I never expected that a genius like you would be curious about gossip."

So Zhou Heming asked a question in return.

"After all, my uncle talks about you every day, lamenting that you didn't come to the honors class."

She found an impeccable reason.

Zhou Heming chuckled and brushed it off.

"My uncle once said that love during student days is the purest, and if you haven't experienced it, you'll never have it again in your life."

"I didn't expect Professor Cheng to say that."

I remember Cheng Lingjun used to look quite serious.

"So, I'm a little curious."

Cheng Shuangjiang paused slightly, causing Zhou Heming, who had taken a few steps, to stop and turn around.

In the lingering twilight, a girl in a school uniform with her ponytail fluttering, light falling on her face, creates a stunning scene that makes one's heart race, seemingly stirring a subtle ripple and a flutter in the young man's heart.

"If you hadn't been with Lu Qian, would you have dated someone in high school?"

She didn't seem to expect Zhou Heming's answer; as if she had just asked casually, she quickly caught up with him.

"I don't know, probably not."

Zhou Heming composed himself from his daze and didn't dwell on the question.

"What if a girl pursues you? Like, she comes directly to you and says, 'Let me be your girlfriend,' or something like that."

Cheng Shuangjiang persisted relentlessly.

"That depends on who it is."

Zhou Heming spoke the truth.

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

"That's right, it depends on looks. Lu Qian is a great beauty, Zhou Heming, you're a looks-obsessed person, aren't you?"

Cheng Shuangjiang nodded.

"It's not just about looks, it's more about the feeling I get from it."

Zhou Heming scratched his head. Although he knew Cheng Shuangjiang wouldn't spread rumors, he didn't want to leave the impression that she only cared about looks.

"Feel?"

The girl tilted her head, as if she didn't understand.

"It's about whether you feel relaxed and carefree when you're together, whether you're happy when you're with her, and whether you have the motivation to do things. It's not like you'll accept a confession from a pretty girl you don't know well; it's quite complicated, anyway."

Zhou Heming was explaining halfway through when he realized it was pointless to talk to Cheng Shuangjiang about it.

"Are you relaxed when you chat with me?"

Cheng Shuangjiang suddenly spoke.

"what?"

Zhou Heming was taken aback and couldn't help but look at the girl's profile beside him.

She spoke casually, as if it were just a casual question.

Maybe I'm overthinking it.

Zhou Heming felt that he had probably encountered one of the three great illusions in life.

"It's okay."

He seemed a little awkward.

Fortunately, they had already reached the teacher's office door, and the conversation was able to end there.

After arranging the sports meet, it was time to go home, and the class monitors of the second year of high school went back to the classroom together.

Girls from other classes who knew Cheng Shuangjiang walked and chatted with her, while Zhou Heming chatted casually with another class monitor. The two didn't speak to each other again, but waved goodbye at the corner upstairs.

"Ah He~"

As soon as Zhou Heming turned around, he saw a girl in a school uniform with short, flaxen hair standing at the door of their classroom, waving shyly at him.

Zhou Heming immediately jogged over.

Cheng Shuangjiang looked over his shoulder and met Lu Qian's gaze for a moment. She pursed her lips, smiled slightly, and nodded in acknowledgment.

Zhou Heming approached Lu Qian and saw that she seemed to be looking behind him. He turned around and saw that Cheng Shuangjiang had already entered the classroom.

"Did you go to a meeting with Cheng Shuangjiang?"

Lu Qian asked curiously.

"Yeah, the class leaders were having a meeting, so we just came back together."

Zhou Heming explained, pointing to the class monitor of the next class who was walking into the classroom.

"Okay, shall we go home now? My sister said she'll go directly to the restaurant from the high-speed rail station, so we don't need to pick her up."

Lu Qian nodded.

"Where can I eat at the shopping mall next to the apartment complex?"

Zhou Heming led Lu Qian into the classroom, which was almost empty, and asked her questions while packing her schoolbag.

"Probably, she said she wanted to eat the radish and beef offal from that restaurant."

Lu Qian helped Zhou Heming put his stationery into his pencil case and handed it to him.

The two walked out of the school gate together, preparing to take the bus home.

As soon as he stepped out the door, Zhou Heming felt his clothes being tugged quietly.

Turning his head, he saw Lu Qian looking at him shyly, her fingers gently pinching her sleeve.

"Ahe is outside the school."

She said it hesitantly.

"Okay, we can hold hands now."

"Cough cough."

Zhou Heming was touched by the girl's shy appearance. He subconsciously cleared his throat, and then, pretending to be calm, reached out and squeezed Lu Qian's gentle and soft hand.

Lu Qian's body stiffened instantly, then she smiled and grasped the boy's hand in return.

"Hehe, Ah He is the best."

She nestled happily beside Zhou Heming.

Who would have thought.

The two young lovers, who have been together since junior high school, have at most held hands. They haven't even shared a first kiss or a hug.

Romance during student days is probably just this pure and innocent.

At this time, there weren't many students left at the bus stop. When Zhou Heming and Lu Qian arrived at the platform, they saw Cheng Shuangjiang standing there waiting for the bus.

Her parents seemed to be stationed in the military, while she rented a place to live here. Zhou Heming and Lu Qian would occasionally run into her when they took the bus.

Although he didn't know why Cheng Shuangjiang didn't live with her uncle and aunt, it was someone else's business, and Zhou Heming didn't intend to interfere.

"We meet again~"

Cheng Shuangjiang glanced at the two holding hands and greeted them gently.

"H-hello."

Lu Qian leaned closer to Zhou Heming a little shyly.

Although both are beautiful, compared to the confident and cheerful Cheng Shuangjiang, Lu Qian seems a bit reserved and introverted, just like when she was a child, and likes to stand behind Zhou Heming.

The bus arrived, and the three boarded.

The car was relatively empty, so Zhou Heming and Lu Qian found a two-seater in the back by the window, while Cheng Shuangjiang sat next to them.

Lu Qian held Zhou Heming's hand and listened to Cheng Shuangjiang start a conversation with Zhou Heming about the meeting they had just had, but she couldn't quite join in.

Noticing this, Cheng Shuangjiang immediately changed the subject, allowing Lu Qian to join in and no longer feel out of place.

Upon arrival, Zhou Heming and Lu Qian waved goodbye to Cheng Shuangjiang.

Watching the two get off the bus, Cheng Shuangjiang stood up slightly and sat in the spot where Zhou Heming had been sitting, which was still a little warm. Through the window, she watched the two, dressed in school uniforms, walk away hand in hand.

"so good."

Cheng Shuang murmured in a low voice.

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