My girlfriend was reborn.

Chapter 39 Old Times, Things Unattainable in Youth

"Bai, do you want to have dinner together tonight? There should still be some food left at home, but I won't have time to cook since I have classes the day after tomorrow, so we need to use it up as soon as possible."

Cheng Shuangjiang stood up and invited Lu Baidao.

"what?"

Lu Bai naturally understood that Cheng Shuangjiang was not just being polite, but was genuinely inviting her.

She scratched her head, glancing at Zhou Heming while wearing a beret.

Are you sure you're treating me to a meal and not dog food?

This lovey-dovey couple will probably show their affection while cooking and eating, and then they'll feed themselves until they're full.

"No, come on~"

Cheng Shuangjiang earnestly requested, adopting the demeanor of a beautiful young girl.

Is it far?

As it turns out, the special attack of the beautiful girl ignores gender, and Lu Bai was unable to resist such coquettishness.

"It's not very far."

Zhou Heming answered.

"Then I'll buy some fruit later. It's never good to visit someone without bringing a gift."

Lu Bai muttered to himself.

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

After the three of them roasted marshmallows and played a duet, it seemed that the distance between Lu Bai and the other two had indeed narrowed somewhat.

but.

Zhou Heming still finds it hard to imagine that Lu Bai would be the leading lady in his own script, and that the two of them would bicker while trusting each other.

"What are you looking at?"

As an actor, Lu Bai was very sensitive to the gazes of others and quickly noticed Zhou Heming's slightly dazed but undeniably fixed gaze on him.

Just as Zhou Heming was about to reply, he suddenly remembered that Lu Bai could see through lies, so he gave up the idea of ​​making excuses.

"I'm wondering if our relationship has improved a bit."

"Actually, I wouldn't ask any questions even if you made up a reason."

Lu Bai pursed his lips, seemingly a little helpless and caught off guard by Zhou Heming's direct approach.

"It's a little better now~"

Cheng Shuangjiang then took out her phone.

"Bai, let's add each other as friends. If you have any questions later, you can ask me on QQ."

"Will WeChat work? I don't usually use QQ."

Lu Bai, as expected of a seasoned veteran who has spent many years in film crews, has graduated from QQ and become a skilled WeChat user.

The two quickly became friends, and then Cheng Shuangjiang tugged at Zhou Heming's sleeve.

"Ah He, you should add this too. I'll see if we need to buy any more groceries."

"I?"

Zhou Heming initially thought he didn't really want to add Lu Bai on WeChat, but after a second thought, he still took out his phone.

Lu Bai's WeChat name is 【白露】.

"Your birthday is September 7th?"

Zhou Heming asked subconsciously.

"No, why do you ask?"

Lu Bai was puzzled.

"Oh, because September 7th is the White Dew solar term."

Zhou Heming spoke the truth.

He checked it secretly.

Cheng Shuangjiang's birthday is October 23rd, also known as Shuangjiang.

That means in two weeks.

Of course, their current goal is to focus on preparing for next week's monthly exam and celebrating birthdays, and then they'll think about what to do next. Zhou Heming is very clear about this.

"No one would do that."

Just as Lu Bai was about to speak, he suddenly glanced at Cheng Shuangjiang, who was checking supermarket special offers on her phone, with a strange look in her eyes.

"No, my birthday is July 7th."

"Um"

Zhou Heming decided to remain silent.

Because his birthday is also July 7th.

While it's generally true that the probability of meeting a classmate who shares the same birthday is not low, the fact that the other person is Lu Bai makes it a bit hard to judge.

"You're really good at chatting; you got the girl's birthday out of her right away."

Lu Bai chuckled lightly, his tone slightly sarcastic and teasing.

"I did not do it on purpose."

Zhou Heming spoke the truth.

"Never mind, I was just kidding, don't worry about it, I don't celebrate my birthday anyway."

Lu Bai shrugged.

At this moment, Cheng Shuangjiang put away her phone and looked over.

"The fruit shop at the entrance of the community is having a discount event today. You can buy some fruit there if you need it."

There's no need to specifically buy discounted items.

Lu Bai looked at Cheng Shuangjiang, who was earnestly and meticulously trying to save him money, and sighed somewhat awkwardly.

*
In the end, I still bought the discounted fruit.

So Cheng Shuangjiang's family had an extra box of grapes with their meal today.

"So, Ah Bai doesn't usually come to class because he's always on set?"

Cheng Shuangjiang picked up a piece of eggplant and asked about the actors with great interest.

"Pretty much. Filming is quite hectic right now. Those short dramas can be filmed in ten days, and there's no shortage of actors. If you want to get work, you have to run around everywhere."

Because he was at Cheng Shuangjiang's house, where he was also a girl, Lu Bai was not too reserved and quickly became familiar with her.

Previously, while Zhou Heming was cooking, the two of them were exchanging piano experiences in the living room.

During the meal, in order to accommodate Zhou Heming and get him involved in the conversation, Cheng Shuangjiang brought up the matter of the film crew.

"That must be tough, especially since you're still a student."

"If an actor doesn't show their face and make a presence known for a period of time, they will be quickly forgotten by everyone, especially for low-level supporting roles like us."

Lu Bai used the new chopsticks they bought on their way home today. He originally wanted to pick up a piece of meat, but he strayed a little from his target and could only pick up the wood ear fungus next to him.

"If Ah-He writes the script, we'll invite you to play the female lead~"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Shuangjiang suddenly spoke.

"?"

Lu Bai looked at Zhou Heming suspiciously.

"You don't mean the kind of thing that happens during sports meets, do you?"

Because she overheard Zhou Heming and Chai Xixi's conversation from upstairs, she subconsciously assumed it was the kind of "helping others" arrangement.

"No, no, no, actually Ahe is preparing for the entrance exam for the Drama and Film Literature major at Ningjiang University, and he plans to become a proper screenwriter in the future."

Cheng Shuangjiang did not intend to follow Zhou Heming's strategy of remaining calm and secretly excited; instead, she took the initiative. "Ningjiang University?"

Lu Bai glanced at Zhou Heming sitting opposite him.

"Then maybe we can even become alumni."

She offered an explanation.

"If my art exam goes well, I will probably go to the film academy there."

Wow, then we can roast marshmallows together!

Cheng Shuangjiang smiled and casually placed a piece of stir-fried wood ear mushrooms and pork into Zhou Heming's bowl.

Lu Bai suppressed his urge to complain and ate a couple of mouthfuls of rice.

"However, Ningjiang University is quite difficult to get into, so you need to prepare more. I remember there's a special entrance exam, and if you can get that spot, it will be much easier."

"Mmm, Ah-He is preparing it~"

Although the monthly exam hasn't been held yet, Cheng Shuangjiang has already started helping Zhou Heming prepare for the orientation exam.

You really trust me more than my dad does.

When Zhou Heming called his father to discuss this matter, the man, who was struggling to make a living, simply told Zhou Heming to think carefully about his future.

He didn't complain that his father didn't care about him. After all, his father had told him before that if the debt hole couldn't be filled in the end, then he should sever their father-son relationship and leave no inheritance or debt.

This promise was one of the few things that the man who had lost most of the important things in his life could leave to Zhou Heming.

"There are some overlaps between the targeted exam and the art exam. If you're sure you want to participate, I can lend you some study materials, and you can also ask some senior students from Ningjiang University for advice."

Lu Bai may have encountered some seniors from Ningjiang University during the filming.

"Thank you, thank you."

As expected of Cheng Shuangjiang, she easily built a good relationship with Lu Bai and even managed to get some assistance for Zhou Heming during their conversation.

If it were Zhou Heming himself, he definitely wouldn't be able to get Lu Bai to help him so easily; he probably wouldn't even tell Lu Bai about his exam preparation.

Because of the fear of rejection, and also because of the fear of failure.

“It’s alright. Drama and Film Literature at Ningjiang University is a hot commodity in the industry. If your Zhou Heming can really get into the industry, I might have to beg him to give me a role in the future.”

Lu Bai laughed self-deprecatingly.

Whose family?

Zhou Heming suppressed the urge to ask questions.

But Cheng Shuangjiang, standing next to her, was already beaming with joy.

"Well, if he really gets accepted, I can introduce him to a film crew of a director I know. They've been working on this script for a while and will start filming next summer. He can go and observe."

Lu Bai pondered for a moment.

"You also believe I can pass the exam?"

Of the three people in the room, Zhou Heming seemed to be the only one who lacked confidence.

There haven't been any monthly exams yet.

Although Zhou Heming has focused on his studies this month, and has been tutored by a top student like Cheng Shuangjiang every night, his speed and accuracy in solving problems have improved significantly. However, improving by 80 points above 500 is indeed difficult, and even considering only the 50 points mentioned by Cheng Lingjun, it is not an easy task.

“I don’t believe you, I believe Cheng Shuangjiang. If she thinks you can pass the exam, then it’s probably very likely.”

Lu Bai shrugged.

Oh.

Zhou Heming also agreed with this reasoning.

After the three finished their meal, considering that Zhou Heming and the others still had to study, Lu Bai didn't stay long and went home.

After seeing Lu Bai off downstairs, Zhou Heming and Cheng Shuangjiang tidied up the house and studied hard for more than three hours.

"Speak of it."

Around 11 o'clock, Zhou Heming, who was packing up to go back and wash up, pressed his ballpoint pen.

"If you really are reborn, could you just tell me the answers to the monthly exams, and the college entrance exam questions? If all else fails, lottery winning numbers or the World Cup final score will do?"

Since the concept of rebirth has been gradually accepted, Zhou Heming felt it should be put to use. Spanning seventeen years, Cheng Shuangjiang's bullet was bound to hit something.

Who won the 1992 World Cup?

Cheng Shuangjiang closed the book "Ten Years of College Entrance Examinations" in front of her and casually asked a question.

"What? Argentina?"

Zhou Heming was taken aback. He really didn't have any relevant memories, so he gave an answer casually.

There was no World Cup in 1992.

Cheng Shuangjiang looked at him with a hint of helplessness.

"Then let's change the question. What was the third multiple-choice question on your eighth-grade midterm math exam?"

"?"

As Zhou Heming looked on in confusion, he suddenly understood what the girl in front of him meant.

"So, you don't remember either."

"After all, I was reborn into this world the moment I woke up, without any time to prepare. For me, everything now is something that happened seventeen or eighteen years ago. Even if I vaguely remember things like Qiao Jinchen or Lu Bai, I definitely have no recollection of the exam questions, let alone the lottery numbers."

"There must be some investment projects or something that we can refer to, right?"

"House prices will rise, so don't buy stocks. As long as you don't invest recklessly, you can outperform 99% of investors."

Cheng Shuangjiang smiled helplessly.

"really."

Zhou Heming temporarily abandoned the idea of ​​recreating the classic plot device used in rebirth novels.

"So, can we give an early warning about any major natural or man-made disasters in the next seventeen years?"

"I don't quite remember the exact timeline of the man-made disasters, but there weren't any particularly major natural disasters."

"Ok."

Ultimately, the ability to be reborn is precious enough to undo many things. The regrets that remain in one's memory even after seventeen years are perhaps the things that truly haunt one's life and are unattainable in youth.

but.

Zhou Heming suddenly realized something was a little late.

Cheng Shuangjiang remembered everything about herself so clearly.

She said she wanted to make up for her regrets.

So, what are the girl's own regrets?

Zhou Heming glanced at Cheng Shuangjiang's right hand, which was wrapped in plaster, and made a decision.

Back in his room, he first washed up, then said goodnight to Cheng Shuangjiang on QQ.

Then, he opened WeChat.

The WeChat account, which is usually only used for work and to contact family members such as my uncle and father, now has Lu Bai, a new contact I added today, in my chat list.

After a moment of silence, Zhou Heming typed a string of text in the chat box.

[Zhou Heming]: I have something I'd like to ask you to do, please keep it a secret from Cheng Shuangjiang.

After sending the message, he started editing the message, but after typing only a few words, his phone vibrated, startling Zhou Heming so much that he almost sent it directly.

[Lu Bai]: ?

[Zhou Heming]: So you're still awake.

[Zhou Heming]: I was thinking of leaving a message, but it's too late today, so I'll leave it for tomorrow.

[Lu Bai]: ? ? ?

[Lu Bai]: No, your previous sentence piqued my interest, and now you're going to cut it off here?

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