Reborn to prepare for the college entrance exam, you're letting me retire and make a comeback?

After dinner, Xu Qingwei cleared the dishes off the table and then went to the kitchen to wash the dishes, leaving the other three kids messing around in the living room.

"Brother Lu Qian, will you play with me for a bit?"

"all right."

Little Nuomi, full of energy after eating and drinking her fill, pestered Lu Qian and Lin Shuyue to play with her.

The three sat on the carpet, and Little Nuomi proudly took out her treasured building blocks and directed the other two to build a castle.

Looking at Xiao Nuomi's focused little face and Lin Shuyue's gentle cooperation beside her, Lu Qian felt a strange, overwhelming feeling of tenderness in a corner of his heart.

A gentle wife, an adorable baby—if I could have such a warm and loving family in the future, my life would be complete…

"Brother Lu Qian."

While playing, Little Nuomi suddenly tilted her head and asked curiously, "Why didn't I see you eating the meatballs Auntie made? Those meatballs smelled so good, I ate several!"

She wiggled her little finger, her big eyes full of confusion: "Didn't my brother used to love eating this?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Shuyue also looked at Lu Qian. She hadn't noticed this before, but now that Xiao Nuomi had reminded her, it had caught her attention.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qian smiled bitterly to himself.

Of course he wanted to eat it; those fried meatballs were his mother's specialty. After starting work in his previous life, this was the food he missed the most.

But just before he could even pick up the fried meatballs with his chopsticks, the system started acting up. What could he do about that?

"cough."

Lu Qian cleared his throat, reached out and rubbed Xiao Nuomi's head, and said in a serious tone, "Because your brother needs to eat healthily. You see, eat more vegetables and less fried food, and you can live to be ninety-nine years old."

Little Nuomi blinked her big eyes, her face innocent yet thoughtful: "My brother talks just like my mom! Mom always tells me to eat more vegetables and less candy, saying that way I'll be as old as the God of Longevity!"

"Pfft—" Lin Shuyue couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Then she felt a little embarrassed, pursed her lips, but couldn't hide the smile in her eyes.

Lu Qian chuckled, "That means our little Nuomi's mom was right, and your older brother should follow your example!"

"Okay!" Little Nuomi nodded, seemingly understanding, but her attention was quickly drawn to the television. "Brother and sister, let's watch TV! Let's watch Bear Big and Bear Two!"

She skillfully picked up the remote control, pressed a few buttons, and familiar cartoon characters and cheerful theme songs immediately appeared on the TV screen.

"Boonie Bears?" Lu Qian was stunned for a moment before realizing that "Boonie Bears" had become a hit all over the country these days.

Looking at the adorable images of Bald Qiang and Xiong Da and Xiong Er, a strong sense of nostalgia washes over you, as if you are seeing something that has never aged.

As soon as the TV was turned on, Xiao Nuomi immediately sat up straight, her big eyes fixed on the screen, completely immersed in the forest story.

Lu Qian and Lin Shuyue originally just wanted to accompany Xiao Nuomi to look around casually.

result……

His mother, a high school student, was watching it with great interest.

"Pfft, no wonder he's known as Brother Qiang from the underworld..."

Lu Qian couldn't help but laugh as he watched Bald Qiang being tricked by Xiong Da and Xiong Er. "Bald Qiang is quite something. He's fired no less than a thousand bullets in the forest, but it was all for nothing. He might as well have just fired with his eyes closed."

Lin Shuyue watched with great interest, a smile unconsciously playing on her lips: "Indeed, it's a social phenomenon."

Sitting in the middle, Little Nuomi pouted, thinking to herself, "Can you two stop being so childish? I just want to watch TV in peace."

In fact, the two people present did see something in this animated film.

Most people in society are like Bald Qiang—kind, cowardly, yet living with dignity for survival. This sense of identification is one of the reasons why Boonie Bears became so popular.

These days, animated films, while not as technically advanced as the 3D blockbusters Lu Qian made before his rebirth, are good at telling simple and interesting stories with positive values. They don't pad out the plot or force inspirational messages.

This pure joy is what touches people the most.

As the episode ended, Xiao Nuomi was leaning against Lin Shuyue, her little head nodding, her eyelids starting to droop.

She persisted for another half episode, but eventually succumbed to sleepiness, emitting soft, even snores as she fell asleep.

The only sounds in the living room were the cartoon and two high school students engrossed in watching it.

That's right, after the little kid fell asleep, these two high school students sat on the sofa and watched "Boonie Bears" all night without even blinking.

Kids might find it childish, but it's perfect for high school students.

It wasn't until the end credits rolled and the screen went dark that the two of them snapped out of their daze.

"Huh?" Lin Shuyue glanced instinctively at the clock on the wall and exclaimed in surprise, "It's already past nine o'clock?"

"No, no, I have to go home. I haven't finished my homework yet!"

She quickly got up and gently carried the sleeping little Nuomi to the sofa to lie down.

As a top student in her grade, although she liked the atmosphere at Lu Qian's house, studying was still the most important thing. After being delayed for so long, she definitely had to go back and review properly.

Jiangcheng No.1 Middle School has always had evening self-study sessions, but the school usually gives students the evening off during exam week, so the two of them can stay at home tonight.

Lin Shuyue originally wanted to relax for a while that night, but she didn't expect to relax for so long without realizing it.

For a good student like her, nothing is more important than studying, and having rested for so long is already a luxury.

He hurriedly said he needed to go back and start reading.

"Shall I see you off?" Seeing Lin Shuyue about to leave, Lu Qian also stood up.

He hadn't seen Lin Shuyue's parents in a long time, and he wanted to go and see his uncle and aunt.

"No need, no need," Lin Shuyue waved her hand, "Our home is so close, I can go back by myself."

She walked to the door, then looked back at Xiao Nuomi on the sofa and Lu Qian standing in the living room. The light from the streetlights shone through the window, outlining the boy's tall and straight figure.

"I'm leaving now, bye-bye." She waved, her voice light and cheerful.

Lu Qian nodded: "Okay, be careful on the road."

I've had enough interaction with Lin Shuyue today; there's plenty of time to say the future.

Before long, the girl's slender and beautiful figure disappeared into the moonlight.

After seeing Lin Shuyue off, Lu Qian returned to the living room and gently covered Xiao Nuomi, who was sleeping soundly, with a thin blanket.

He took out his phone and noticed several unread messages on QQ, sent by Chen Yufei.

[Yufei: Qianzi, what are you doing? Come to my house! My dad's here tonight!]

[Yufei: Hehe, my sister's home too! You've always been curious about what she looks like, haven't you? Tonight I'll give you a little knife to cut your butt, so you can see for yourself!]

[Yufei: But I'm warning you, just look and don't get any funny ideas. My sister is the campus belle of Fujian Normal University, so don't even think about trying to give me a seniority boost!]

Lu Qian raised an eyebrow at Chen Yufei's warning.

"Is Chen Yufei's sister home tonight too?"

He had heard Chen Yufei mention it a few times before, and his tone was full of admiration for his older sister.

It seems that Chen Yufei is not only beautiful and capable, but she also started getting involved in her family's business during her university years, and she is destined to become a powerful female CEO.

Lu Qian stroked his chin, a playful smile playing on his lips.

"The campus belle of Fujian Normal University, a cool and aloof beauty... that's interesting."

He muttered to himself, "Since she's my good brother's sister, it's better for her to benefit my brother than someone else..."

He thought about his upcoming business plans.

Chen Yufei comes from a wealthy family and has a wide network of connections. If I can get in touch with him and leverage his family's resources, my own startup will be much smoother.

Chen Yufei, whom Chen Yufei described as a very capable older sister, might be a good starting point.

"It seems I'll have to make a trip to Chen Yufei's house."

Lu Qian made his decision and immediately replied to Chen Yufei.

[Lu Qian: Sure, I just finished eating, I'll be right there. Send me the address.]

Although he was familiar with Chen Yufei in his previous life, he had never been to Chen's house. They were the kind of friends who got along well at school but didn't keep in touch much in private.

But in this life, if we can keep in touch more privately, it's better to do so, since they're rich.

Chen Yufei quickly sent his location, which was indeed not far from Lu Qian's house.

Lu Qian thought for a moment and went into the bedroom, where he picked out a white shirt and black trousers.

Since we're going to discuss cooperation, we should dress more formally. We can't just wear an ugly school uniform to get by.

Take off your school uniform and put on a suit.

Then he went outside and greeted Xu Qingwei: "Mom, I'm going to Chen Yufei's house to play for a while. Little Nuomi is asleep, so please keep an eye on her."

"Go on, go on, come back soon." Xu Qingwei replied without looking up from the kitchen.

She didn't think much of her son going out at night.

Lu Qian usually acts with discretion, and she trusts him with the big picture.

……

……

Night had fallen when Lu Qian stepped out of his house.

The early summer evening breeze carried a hint of coolness, dispelling the daytime heat.

He put his hands in his pockets and slowly walked towards Chen Yufei's house.

I passed by a video game store, and a large screen in the window was playing popular songs.

A familiar melody flowed out; it was Rene Liu's "Later".

"Later, I finally learned how to love, but you had already gone far away and disappeared into the sea of ​​people..."

Her gentle voice, tinged with a touch of sadness, instantly struck Lu Qian's heart.

He paused slightly and stood quietly by the roadside, listening.

At first listen, one doesn't understand the meaning of the song; upon second listen, one becomes a character within the song.

The song "Later" is filled with missed opportunities and regrets.

There is a reopening day, and no one is young.

If Lu Qian from his past life heard this song, he might remember those he missed, those unfulfilled dreams, and that disheveled version of himself in the rainy night...

After all, youth is always full of regrets.

It is often said that one cannot simultaneously possess youth and the feeling of youth.

Fortunately, he was reborn.

He was given a second chance, the opportunity to experience youth, and the power to change the future.

"In this life, I'm going to live differently!" A surge of pride welled up in Lu Qian's heart, and a confident smile appeared on his lips.

He hummed the tune of "Later" softly, and his steps became lighter.

"Later, I finally understood through tears that some people, once missed, are gone forever..."

Humming a song, he turned a corner and a high-end residential area came into view.

Nestled among lush greenery, rows of modern-style detached villas are arranged in a pleasing, staggered pattern.

Chen Yufei's home is in one of those buildings.

Looking at the magnificent European-style gate and the meticulously maintained garden, Lu Qian couldn't help but sigh that capitalists were truly despicable.

In real life, it's illegal for an ordinary person to have a two-hour romantic relationship with a young woman, but for a wealthy person to sign a long-term employment contract with a young woman is just a moral flaw.

Sigh, all I can say is, rich people deserve to die.

Thinking about it, he was about to go up and ring the doorbell.

My phone suddenly vibrated in my pocket.

It's a QQ message.

He took it out and saw that it was Shen Xinyi.

[Shen Xinyi: What are you doing? Guess where I am right now?]

Lu Qian was taken aback.

"Why is this girl suddenly asking this?"

He tapped his fingers on the screen, replying.

[Lu Qian: If I were a jerk, I'd probably say, "You're in my heart."]

When chatting with a girl, you need to think outside the box and give answers she wouldn't expect. This will give her the impression that you're someone she can talk to, making it easier to chat with her next time.

So Lu Qian sent it over.

As expected, Shen Xinyi replied almost instantly.

[Shen Xinyi: You're being indecent!]

Immediately afterwards, another message came in.

Shen Xinyi: Look back.

"Look behind you?"

Upon seeing this, Lu Qian instinctively turned around.

Under the dim yellow light of the streetlamp, a girl in a white dress stood gracefully a few steps behind him.

She was tall and slender, carrying a small chain bag, with long hair flowing over her shoulders, and a gentle smile on her face as she tilted her head to look at him.

Who else could this dazzling, radiant girl be but Shen Xinyi?

At that moment, the girl under the streetlight looked at Lu Qian's expression, the corners of her mouth curved up a little more, and she gently raised her hand and waved.

"Hello, Lu Qian."