Reborn and awakened, this time I won't be a love-struck fool.

As soon as he said that, Lin Wu and Lin Xun both turned to look at Lin Si.

Lin Si didn't dress up much today. She was wearing her school uniform, and her hair, which she had recently cut short, clearly revealed her eyebrows and eyes.

He paused for a second, then said, "Did you forget to take your medicine this morning?"

Lin Chuanqiong clicked his tongue, "Isn't it enough that I say you're handsome?"

Lin Si put down his chopsticks, tossed his hair, and said, "I've always been this handsome."

Lin Chuanqiong: "…………"

Lin Xun sighed, "Dad, don't worry, my brother won't fall in love too early. He's just narcissistic."

Lin Chuanqiong chuckled, "That makes sense."

Without saying a word, Lin Si grabbed a tissue and threw it at Lin Xun.

Lin Xun quickly dodged, angrily saying, "I didn't say anything wrong."

Lin Wu took a sip of milk, feeling annoyed. She thought to herself, "Why is it that every day someone keeps bringing up early romance in my ear?"

What's so good about puppy love?

cut.

She pouted, finished breakfast, and went to the door with her two stinky younger brothers before parting ways.

At the entrance to the residential area, there were usually three people waiting for her, but today there was only one person.

He had his back to her, his head down as if looking at his phone, the sunlight illuminating his tall figure.

Lin Wu was still angry, so she deliberately stomped her feet heavily and stood behind him without saying a word.

Xu Jingwang seemed to sense something and turned around.

The distance was just right—not too far, not too close—so I could just smell the faint minty scent on him; it was a very refreshing smell.

"Let's go," he said first.

Lin Wu: "What about the other two?"

"I'm leaving now," Xu Jingwang said, putting away his phone.

"Why did you leave first?" Lin Wu clicked his tongue.

What do you think?

There was a hint of a smile in his voice.

"I...I don't know." Lin Wu turned her head away. "Why are you asking me?"

Xu Jingwang said slowly, "I guess they're afraid of being blamed."

Lin Wu: "..."

She tugged at her school uniform, continuing to feign ignorance, "What are you taking your anger out on?"

"So it seems that the post on WeChat Moments last night wasn't meant for me." Xu Jing seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

"It's for you to see," Lin Wu said abruptly.

Xu Jingwang: "..."

The two walked forward without looking at each other. After leaving the residential area, the streets were bustling with people, and the breakfast shops on both sides were crowded with working people and students.

The distance between Lin Wu and Xu Jingwang was large enough for Bo Shan and Han Qi to stand as well.

The two walked forward in silence.

"Xu Jingwang".

A woman's voice suddenly came from behind.

The two of them paused simultaneously.

Lin Wu pursed her lips and slowly turned her head back.

What came into view was a bright smile; it was none other than the girl who had brought water to Xu Jingwang yesterday.

Lin Wu subconsciously moved to the side again.

The girl glanced at her, quickly stood between the two, turned her head and said with a smile, "It really is you! I just thought your back looked like yours, so I thought I'd call out to you, and I was right..."

"Um."

Xu Jing gave a perfunctory reply, then asked with a puzzled look, "Is there something wrong?"

"No, nothing."

The girl paused for a moment, then continued smiling and saying, "I just wanted to say hello to you."

"it is good."

Xu Jingwang's gaze passed over the girl and landed on Lin Wu.

She lowered her head, looking somewhat listless, revealing a section of her fair and slender nape.

Every single strand of hair seemed to scream "unhappy".

He pursed his thin lips. "Then we'll be going now."

Lin Wu raised her head and looked over blankly.

Who did he leave with first?

"Okay."

The girl followed his gaze and immediately understood that he and Lin Wu hadn't broken up as rumored. She was very perceptive and left right away.

After the girl left, Xu Jingwang moved closer to Lin Wu, who had a very light minty scent.

For some reason, Lin Wu felt a lump in her throat and a strong urge to cry.

Her fingers, hanging by her side, were grabbed and gently squeezed. "Are you unhappy?"

"No," Lin Wu said stubbornly, slapping his hand away.

"It's obvious." Xu Jingwang tilted his head and looked at her. "Is it because of that girl just now?"

"No!" Lin Wu denied again. "I had a fight with Xiao Si while we were eating, that's why I'm upset."

Xu Jingwang was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke again, "Then why did you post that kind of message on your WeChat Moments for me last night?"

He pressed further, "Is it because I didn't answer your question yesterday?"

Lin Wu's mouth remained as hard as if it were welded with steel bars. "That's not the reason."

"What's the reason?" he pressed for an answer.

"You talk too much."

Lin Wu's tone carried a hint of complaint, but the pent-up frustration in her heart slowly subsided with each question.

"I just feel that you're treating me badly right now; you're mean and mean."

"Didn't you ignore me first?" Xu Jingwang said.

"What do you mean?" Lin Wu's eyes widened.

Xu Jingwang took a deep breath. "When we went swimming earlier, you said yourself that you wanted Bo Shan to come. You seem to have a bit of a fear of men now..."

He paused for a moment, then said, "I was very sad and heartbroken at the time."

Lin Wu: "…………"

She fell silent again.

She kept walking forward with her head down, saying, "At that time, I was just... just... feeling a little unwell..."

Xu Jingwang, puzzled, asked, "Where do you feel unwell?"

"..."

Lin Wu was in despair.

How should she respond? Should she say that you accidentally brushed against her chest, and even though it was just a light touch, it still bothered her?

Or perhaps I had a dream in which we kissed.

I can't bring myself to say either outcome.

She could only stammer, "I'm starting to develop now, and I am a little afraid of men."

Xu Jingwang: "..."

He hooked his backpack around his arm, thought silently for a moment, and then said, "So what do I do now? Should I stay away from you?"

"..." Lin Wu lowered her head and fiddled with her fingers. "Okay."

Two seconds later, she added, "And not too far."

Xu Jingwang was so angry he laughed. "Why don't you divide it for me? What counts as far, and what counts as near?"

Lin Wu lowered her head, thought for a moment, and said, "Just like now, without any physical contact, it's fine."

The boy paused, turned around and looked at her.

Lin Wu, not understanding why, also stopped.

He leaned slightly closer, his long, distinct eyelashes drooping over his eyelids, his warm breath almost touching Lin Wu's face.

Lin Wu froze, her hair began to go numb, and she felt as if her breath was about to stop. She stared blankly at the person so close to her.

"And now?"

"Is this considered close now?"

Lin Wu was startled and took a step back abruptly. "Close, of course it's close."

Xu Jing hissed, "But there's no physical contact right now."

Lin Wu: "…………"

"I don't care."

The young lady was as domineering as ever, saying, "It's very close now."

"it is good."

He chuckled softly, straightened up, and walked forward with his schoolbag on his back.

After he left, Lin Wu felt as if she had just been pulled out of the water and was finally able to breathe and smell fresh air.