The divorce comeback system arrived right after I was born.

The approaching summer breeze, carrying a hint of heat, seeped into the room through the gauze window, fanning the flames of desire within people's hearts until they burned ever brighter.

On the sofa in Lin Wanwan's living room.

Lin Wanwan curled up in a ball, hugging her knees. A boring soap opera was playing on TV, but she didn't watch a second; her mind was filled with that hug outside the exam hall that afternoon.

She was so reckless.

In front of all the teachers, students and parents in the school, she buried her face in his chest and even loudly asked him, "What am I now?"

The results of it?

The man gave her a cryptic answer, then took her home and went to pack his things.

Pretending to be stupid again

Lin Wanwan grew angrier the more she thought about it, digging her toes into the sofa cushion. Thinking back on her three years of high school, with Li Zhiyi eyeing her from the front and that shameless Pei Ningxue behind, her position beside Chen Zhi was incredibly precarious.

No, we can't just let it go like this.

If we don't get a clear relationship soon, who knows which flashy, cheap woman will snatch her away when we get to college.

Thinking of this, Lin Wanwan stood up, grabbed the keys from the coffee table, and rushed out.

The two houses were right next door. She knew the way well and arrived at Chen Zhi's door. She took out the spare key that Chen's mother had specially left for her and opened the door with a click.

The room was quiet.

Lin Wanwan changed into slippers and went straight to Chen Zhi's bedroom.

The door was ajar, and Chen Zhi was squatting on the ground with two large suitcases spread out in front of him. He was stuffing his high school test papers and textbooks into the suitcases, and when he heard the noise, he didn't even turn his head.

He was already used to Lin Wanwan coming in without saying hello.

"Why are you here?"

Lin Wanwan got angry as soon as she heard that.

How dare you ask?

She walked over in a few steps, plopped down on the pile of books that hadn't been tidied up yet, and blocked Chen Zhi's hand.

"Don't accept it."

Chen Zhi stopped what he was doing and looked up at her. The girl was wearing loose pajamas, her hair was casually tied in a bun, with a few strands of hair hanging down beside her ears, and her big eyes said, "This young lady is very unhappy right now."

"What's wrong?" Chen asked knowingly.

"Come out with me." Lin Wanwan reached out and grabbed his wrist. "Now, immediately, right now."

Lin Wanwan pulled him up forcefully, staring intently at him. "If you don't agree, the consequences will be severe."

"Okay, okay, where to?"

Chen Zhi stood up, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her off the pile of books. He had to give Lin Wanwan an explanation tonight.

Lin Wanwan's expression changed instantly. She smiled sweetly and hooked her arm around his, practically clinging to him: "Let's go to the pedestrian street! I want to eat the takoyaki from that stall!"

……

The pedestrian street was bustling with people at night.

Lin Wanwan held Chen Zhi's arm tightly.

The boys passing by kept glancing at her, their eyes lingering on Lin Wanwan's exquisite features before turning to Chen Zhi with envy and jealousy.

Chen Zhi was already immune to this and simply let her drag him along.

"Chen Zhi, Chen Zhi, look at that!"

Lin Wanwan suddenly stopped and pointed to a roadside stall covered with small trinkets.

That was a stall specifically designed to scam young girls, displaying all sorts of sparkly earrings and necklaces.

Lin Wanwan let go of Chen Zhi, squatted in front of the stall, and picked and chose among a pile of colorful ornaments.

Finally, she picked up a ring.

The workmanship is actually quite rough; the ring is made of alloy and has a large, transparent glass diamond set on it.

"I want this one."

Lin Wanwan slipped the ring onto her middle finger, held it up in front of Chen Zhi, and waved it, her eyes full of anticipation.

Chen Zhizui crouched down and whispered in her ear, "This thing is obviously made of glass, the kind that costs five yuan for three. If you like it, I'll buy you a real one later."

"don't want."

Lin Wanwan stubbornly shook her head, pulling her hand back to protect her chest. "I want this now."

I can talk about it later, but I only understand the meaning this piece of glass represents now.

Chen Zhi had no choice but to turn to the stall owner and ask, "Boss, how much is this?"

The stall owner was a middle-aged man who looked honest and unassuming. Seeing the young couple's posture, he rolled his eyes and held out a palm: "This is very well made, made of imported materials, with a fine cutting technique. It's fifty-two."

"How many?!"

Chen Zhi nearly choked on his breath. "Fifty-two? Boss, are you robbing me?"

"Young man, you can't say that," the shopkeeper said with a smile, pointing to the ring. "Fifty-two, fifty-two, it means I love you. It has a good meaning, why worry about a little money when buying something for your girlfriend?"

Chen Zhi glanced at Lin Wanwan.

The little girl was looking up at him, clearly waiting to see what he would choose.

"Okay, fifty-two it is."

Chen Zhi gritted his teeth, took out his phone to scan the QR code, and muttered, "Boss, you're going to make a fortune sooner or later with this business."

"Thank you for your kind words, thank you for your kind words." The boss smiled so broadly that his eyes disappeared.

After paying, Lin Wanwan held the ring, no longer linking arms with Chen Zhile, and raised her hand in mid-air, gesturing towards the moon in the sky.

"Is it pretty?" she asked.

"It looks good," Chen Zhi said honestly.

The real beauty isn't in the ring itself, but in the hand that wears it and the owner of that hand.

"I think it looks good too."

Lin Wanwan didn't continue wearing the ring; instead, she put it in her pocket.

……

The two continued walking forward.

As I passed a street corner, a crowd had gathered around me.

In the middle is a young man busking with a guitar, a microphone in front of him, and a speaker at his feet.

"Oh my gosh~ I've secretly fallen in love with you..."

"But I dare not tell you..."

It's Wang Jie's "Secretly Falling in Love with You".

The young man's voice was deep and resonant, full of emotion rather than technique, captivating many listeners.

Lin Wanwan stopped and stood on the periphery of the crowd, listening quietly.

Chen Zhi stood behind her, looking at her profile. The streetlight shone on her face, making even the fine downy hairs clearly visible. Her eyes sparkled, as if they held a galaxy within them.

After the song ended, applause erupted.

Lin Wanwan suddenly released Chen Zhi's hand and strode forward.

"Hello there."

She stood in front of the microphone, smiled at the somewhat dazed street performer, and said, "May I sing a song?"

The young man stared at the incredibly beautiful girl in front of him for a few seconds before reacting. He quickly took off his guitar and handed it to her, saying, "Of course, you can."

Lin Wanwan held the guitar and tried out a few notes.

When the people around saw that a beautiful woman had appeared, they all stopped in their tracks, and the crowd grew larger and larger.

Lin Wanwan adjusted the microphone height and took a deep breath.

A light and sweet accompaniment began playing from the speakers.

It's S.H.E.'s "Not Yet Lovers".

"Just a little closer, and I'll let you hold my hand~"

As soon as Lin Wanwan spoke, the surroundings fell silent.

She was the top scorer in the provincial music entrance exam this year, and her professional vocal control and emotional expression attracted many passersby.

Her clear and sweet voice, carrying a girl's charm and an emotion that was about to burst forth, instantly captivated everyone's ears.

"Just be a little braver, and I'll go with you~"

Lin Wanwan sang while looking up.

Her gaze pierced through the layers of people and landed on Chen Zhi.

Those eyes no longer held their usual naivety and willfulness, but were brimming with affection that was about to overflow.

Bold, passionate, and unreserved.

Every word in the lyrics felt like she was saying it to him.

"What are you waiting for? Time is running out..."

"If this continues, we'll just have to remain friends..."

The surrounding audience seemed to notice something and turned around to look at the boy standing at the back of the crowd, following her gaze.

Chen Zhi felt his palms were a little sweaty.

He looked at the radiant girl on the stage.

At this moment, Lin Wanwan was dazzling. She was using this method to force him to face his feelings and to force him to step out of the safe shell of "childhood sweetheart".

"It's just three words, don't hesitate for so long..."

When Lin Wanwan sang the climax, her voice trembled slightly, but remained incredibly firm.

"If you just say it, you can have me."

As the last note faded, the music abruptly stopped.

The entire venue was silent for a second, then erupted in thunderous applause and cheers.

"Together! Together!"

Someone shouted something, and the commotion instantly erupted.

Lin Wanwan blushed, handed the microphone back to the stunned young man, bowed, then rushed down the steps, grabbed Chen Zhi's hand, and ran.

The two ran for two blocks in one breath until the surrounding noise gradually faded away, leaving only the occasional sound of passing vehicles.

This is a small river that runs through the city, with dim streetlights and few pedestrians.

Lin Wanwan stopped, holding her knees and panting heavily.

The atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

Lin Wanwan straightened up, tidied her slightly messy bangs, and turned to look at Chen Zhi.

She didn't speak, but just looked at him quietly, as if waiting for something.

Those eyes shone brightly in the night, filled with unquenched courage and anticipation.

Chen Zhi's Adam's apple bobbed.

He knew he couldn't play dumb anymore.

Some window paper has already been torn to shreds, so there's no point in pasting it back on.

"Wanwan."

Chen Zhi spoke, his voice somewhat hoarse.

Lin Wanwan stiffened for a moment.

"Chen Zhi, I'm thirsty."

Lin Wanwan suddenly turned her head, interrupting Chen Zhi, and said quickly, "I want to drink water. Go buy me some water."

Chen Zhi looked into her eyes and sighed inwardly.

"Okay, I'll go buy it."

Chen Zhi nodded and pointed to the convenience store not far away. "Don't move, wait for me here."

Watching Chen Zhi's back disappear into the convenience store, Lin Wanwan finally let out a long sigh of relief, leaning against the railing like a deflated balloon.

She raised her hand, looked at the ring, and felt a jumble of emotions.

……

Chen Zhi bought two bottles of mineral water and slowed down a little as he walked back.

He was organizing his thoughts.

How should I tell Lin Wanwan?

Chen Zhi finally realized just how much courage Lin Wanwan had mustered that afternoon.

Just as he was about to reach the riverbank, his brows suddenly furrowed.

Under the streetlights, Lin Wanwan found herself with someone else.

A young man with dyed yellow hair, wearing tight pants and loafers, was leaning against the railing in a cocky manner, very close to Lin Wanwan.

"Beautiful lady, are you alone?"

The blond-haired man, a cigarette dangling from his mouth, brazenly lingered his gaze on Lin Wanwan's legs. "Waiting for someone? If you get stood up, how about I take you out to play?"

Lin Wanwan took a step to the side, her face cold: "I have a boyfriend. He went to buy water and will be back soon."

"Boy friend?"

The blond-haired guy chuckled and exhaled a smoke ring. "Having a boyfriend doesn't stop you from making friends. Want to add me on WeChat? My car's parked over there, wanna go for a drive?"

As he spoke, he reached out, trying to pull Lin Wanwan's arm.

"Don't touch me!" Lin Wanwan stepped back in disgust, but the railing blocked her way.

Seeing her frightened expression, the blond-haired man became even more interested and reached out his hand directly towards her face.

"Stop pretending to be high and mighty. Weren't you quite... when you were singing over there just now?"