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

Lin Shuyue felt that Lu Qian was acting strangely today, but she couldn't quite put her finger on why.

How so?

If we consider Lu Qian's former attraction to little girls as a 1, then Lu Qian now could easily add a 0 after that 1.

Lu Qian, reborn, not only possesses a world-weary charm that captivates teenage girls, but he has also become more witty than before.

Humor is the best cosmetic treatment for men.

A man who is both handsome and humorous is the icing on the cake; he barely has the talent to be a pioneer.

Of course, Lin Shuyue wouldn't think that far ahead. She just felt that Lu Qian was very different today than before, but she couldn't explain why.

"If I can't figure it out, I might as well not think about it!" The girl's little mind was still very simple.

So she didn't dwell on Lu Qian's words about selling himself, just taking it as a casual remark from a teenage boy.

It doesn't matter, it's normal, you'll get used to it.

Girls in this age group are generally more mature than boys. They usually just don't make dirty jokes, but if they do, the boys will run away as soon as they hear it.

There's a line in "You Are the Apple of My Eye" that goes something like this:

The so-called growing pains of adolescence are that girls of the same age are always more mature than boys.

So she didn't feel anything was wrong.

"Forget it, I don't care where you got your money from."

She snorted, "So, Mr. Lu, now that you're being so extravagant, what gift are you planning to take me to buy?"

Lu Qian waved his hand dismissively, exuding an air of magnanimity: "Just tell me what you want to buy. To tell you the truth, I've been standing up even when I go to the toilet these past few days."

Why?

"There's nothing I can do, my back is too stiff, I can't bend down."

"?"

A man can be unattractive and uneducated, but he cannot be poor.

Money gives a man courage; with courage, he can stand tall.

After all, in this messed-up world, a woman's gentleness and patience are directly proportional to the thickness of a man's pocket.

"Pfft—"

Lin Shuyue couldn't help but burst out laughing, and dimples reappeared on her face.

The crisp laughter echoed like wind chimes under the shade of the sycamore trees.

She laughed as she punched Lu Qian's arm: "Lu Qian, have you no shame? How can you say something like that?"

"This face is so handsome, we still have to give him a thumbs up," Lu Qian said seriously.

Another burst of silvery laughter followed.

As the two were laughing and joking, a tall figure suddenly appeared in front of them, blocking their way.

The person was wearing a school uniform, was over 1.85 meters tall, had broad shoulders and a wide back, and had wheat-colored skin that gave off a sunny vibe. His features were also quite regular.

At this moment, however, the man's gaze toward Lu Qian was hostile.

When his gaze swept over Lu Qian's hand holding Lin Shuyue's wrist, his brows furrowed even more deeply.

Looking at the newcomer, Lu Qian could vaguely sense the other party's hostility.

He vaguely remembered that the person standing opposite him was named Zhou Qiang and was on the school's sports team, but he didn't have much of an impression of the others.

Then I got a little annoyed.

No?

What are you looking at?!

He's so young, but he has such a cocky look in his eyes; you can tell at a glance he's not a good person.

"Oh, what a coincidence, Lin Shuyue. I didn't expect to run into you here." Zhou Qiang said at this moment.

He stared intently at Lin Shuyue: "Do you remember me? That day in the cafeteria, I got you the last serving of sweet and sour pork ribs."

His tone was familiar, with a hint of seeking credit, as if he wanted to shorten the distance between them.

His intention was obvious: he wanted to strike up a conversation with Lin Shuyue, the white moonlight of all the boys in the school.

However, in Lu Qian's eyes, this guy probably had two big words etched on his head: Clown.

"Hilarious! What era are we living in? Does anyone still think that helping a girl make sweet and sour pork ribs will make her remember them?"

He scoffed at the idea, but his memory of the person was somewhat clear.

As expected, Lin Shuyue's smile faded, and her brows furrowed slightly.

The cafeteria is always packed with people, and she has many suitors. There are at least eight or ten boys who have helped her pass her food and spoken to her. She vaguely recognizes the name Zhou Qiang, but she really can't remember him.

The campus belle of Lin University has her head set on memorizing formulas, not on memorizing the faces of her suitors.

Unless the other person has something truly unique about them that she finds special, a girl of Lin Shuyue's caliber wouldn't normally pay special attention to such things.

She smiled politely: "Oh, really? I might not remember quite right. Thank you, Zhou."

Zhou Qiang's smile froze for a moment, clearly not expecting Lin Shuyue to react this way.

He wanted to emphasize something more, but for a moment he realized there wasn't much to talk about.

Who told Lin, the campus belle, to kill the conversation right from the start?

At this moment, Lu Qian, who had been observing coldly, finally remembered who Zhou Qiang was.

"If I remember correctly, this guy turned out to be a jerk later on?"

In his memory, Zhou Qiang often flirted with girls in high school by taking advantage of his sports talent. He became even more outrageous in college, becoming a well-known time management master who juggled multiple relationships.

However, he accidentally sent a picture of himself on a date with another girl to another girl, which was then exposed by several other girls, ruining his reputation and almost costing him his graduation certificate.

"Sigh, a scumbag isn't made in a day. His smooth flirting skills show he's already a potential player," Lu Qian thought to himself.

Seeing that Lin Shuyue didn't want to talk anymore, Lu Qian knew what to do.

In any case, we can't let this bad guy get close to my childhood sweetheart.

So he chuckled and interjected, "Oh, Zhou Qiang, right? I remember now, no wonder you looked familiar."

"Last Wednesday at lunchtime, weren't you also helping Li Qianqian from Class 3 get her lunch on the second floor of the cafeteria?"

"Yes, yes, and last Friday, Wang Lili from Class 4, wasn't it you who helped her squeeze in to get the sweet and sour pork ribs?"

"Hey Captain Zhou, you're such a kind-hearted person! You're always helping others in the cafeteria. It seems our school really owes you a 'Three Good Student' award."

Serious nonsense.

It all depends on whether the other party feels guilty.

Just as he expected, these words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the smile on Zhou Qiang's face.

His face flushed red instantly, and he stammered, "You... what nonsense are you talking about? I was just helping out, I don't serve meals to others every day..."

As expected of a high school student, they couldn't handle being told off.

If Lu Qian had encountered the college-aged version of Zhou Qiang, the other party might have calmly remarked, "You must have misremembered."

The older a person gets, the more they realize that shame is the least valuable thing in the world.

It's normal for younger people to care about their image.

Zhou Qiang had indeed helped several girls get food, but when Lu Qian pointed it out in public, and specifically emphasized that they were pretty girls from different classes, the whole impression changed.

There's a saying, isn't there?

You can't hide your feelings when you like someone.

If you like two people, you'd better keep it a secret.

If you're accidentally discovered, you'll either have to resort to a mix of deception and trickery to get away with it.

Alternatively, I can only go down and say hello to Cheng-ge.

Seeing the commotion, several passing students cast amused glances and began to whisper among themselves.

"Uh... I still have training, I'll be going now!"

When the person next to him looked at him like that, Zhou Qiang immediately couldn't stay any longer.

He glared at Lu Qian, then turned and left the scene.

Lu Qian smiled but didn't say anything.

"?"

Lin Shuyue was still a little stunned as she watched Zhou Qiang flee in a disheveled state.

The girl's pretty face was full of confusion, and she blinked her big, bright eyes.

If we were to give Lin Shuyue a close-up shot at this moment, so innocent and beautiful, she might just charm a bunch of middle-aged men in their forties and fifties who have a taste for this kind of woman.

She tugged at Lu Qian's sleeve and whispered, "Lu Qian, what's wrong with him? Why did he run away as soon as you spoke?"

Lu Qian shrugged, looking innocent. "Who knows? Maybe he was in a hurry to get food for the next student."

No wonder she's Girls' Generation's childhood friend; she couldn't understand even with such obvious hints. I wonder how she'll grow up to be the lawyer who sentences over a dozen people to death in a single year.

However, if someone never understands these things in their entire life, that would be a kind of happiness.

Therefore, he had no intention of continuing to feed his own family's toxic chicken soup.

She simply said, "Shuyue, take my advice and stay away from Zhou Qiang, or you might never be able to get married."

Lin Shuyue snorted, her words sharp and sarcastic: "And what about you and Su Yuwei? Weren't you always fawning over her? You still have the nerve to criticize me!"

Lu Qian: "..."

The smile vanished instantly.

This girl, she really knows how to bring up the most sensitive topics...

My past history of being a simp will probably be a laughing stock for the rest of my life...

"Cough cough."

He awkwardly touched his nose and quickly changed the subject: "Didn't we say we were going shopping? Come on, Young Master Lu will pay for today's purchases!"

"Hmph, you're smart to know what's good for you!" The girl's lips curled up proudly, and a smile spread across her face.

……

……

The small supermarket was bustling with people. Students who had just finished their exams flocked to the snack shelves like birds released from their cages, chattering excitedly.

The air was filled with the sweet aroma of various puffed foods and candies.

Lin Shuyue, with her long legs that looked like they could be admired for years beneath her school uniform skirt, walked confidently towards the snack section, her eyes sparkling as she scanned the shelves.

Lu Qian followed behind her, his gaze sweeping over the colorful packaging bags.

Potato chips, spicy strips, chocolate wafers, carbonated drinks...

It's a taste of cheap happiness, and it's also the most familiar flavor to students of this era.

Seriously, which high school student could resist the temptation of a 50-cent pack of instant noodles?

So, a piece of chocolate was tossed into his shopping cart.

"No way, I said I'd treat you to a fancy meal, why did you choose chocolate? Can't we have some ambition in life?"

Lu Qian looked at the chocolates Lin Shuyue threw into the shopping cart and was speechless.

Lin Shuyue stuck out her little tongue: "Hehe, I just love to eat!"

"Alright, since you're being so polite to me, then I won't be polite either." Lu Qian shrugged.

Since the other person is trying to save money for me, I don't need to pretend to be rich and spend money on her, even if she is my childhood sweetheart.

As he pondered this, his gaze fell upon a large package of chocolates beside him, and he seemed somewhat tempted.

Reach out and pick it up...

[Ding—A craving for high-fat, high-sugar junk food has been detected in the host!]

[Warning: Long-term consumption of such foods will significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity in the future, seriously affecting the host's quality of life in old age!]

[Please put down the chocolate within ten seconds and resist the temptation, otherwise you will be forced to experience a three-minute trial of being a 90-year-old with mobility issues and stiff joints!]

[Countdown: 10, 9, 8...]

Lu Qian: "Holy crap!"

He tossed the chocolate in his hand into Lin Shuyue's other hand.

"Here you go, take it all, eat more!"