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

On Lu Qian's side.

Upon hearing Lu Qian's words, the father and daughter surnamed Shen were momentarily dumbfounded, not understanding why this brat was being so abstract.

If it's incoherent and doesn't make sense, it's very inexplicable.

Having spent some time together, Shen Xinyi had long since adapted to Lu Qian's personality and quickly recovered from her confusion.

But Shen's father was different. It was his first time meeting Lu Qian, and he immediately didn't understand what this young man was up to.

"Five million upon first meeting? What kind of logic is that?"

"Could my daughter have been kidnapped?"

The sharp gaze behind the gold-rimmed glasses froze, and his brows furrowed deeply, as if he were decoding some kind of alien signal.

Seeing the young man with one hand on his daughter's leg, the middle-aged man almost couldn't resist ordering his bodyguard to jump out of the car and kill the young man.

What kind of secret code is this, used specifically to infuriate an old father?

His darling daughter has never owned a vehicle worth less than a million!

How dare that brat take my daughter's virginity!

I felt cold and shivering.

At this moment, Shen Xinyi, who was hiding behind Lu Qian, tugged at his sleeve and said cautiously, "Lu Qian, what are you saying? Don't... don't say anything!"

How dare he act so carelessly... Her father would really kill him!

"I didn't say anything, I was just trying to prove my innocence."

Lu Qian shrugged and said, "I thought you meant that your dad saw me driving the Ghost Fire and mistook me for a blond guy..."

"Since things have come to this, shouldn't I quickly state my worth and prove that I'm here to get something for nothing?"

Between five million and your daughter, I would definitely choose five million.

Lu Qian knew that lying to someone like Shen Xinyi's father was pointless. People of that caliber had seen far too many people and could see right through his disguise. So, he decided it was better to tell the whole truth and not tell any lies at all.

I gave his daughter a ride, but did I do anything to her?

I didn't do anything. She just clung to me herself. What does it have to do with me?

They walk a path where they are upright and have nothing to fear!

So he took the initiative and casually said something that left them bewildered, stirring up the mess.

Then explain a little more, offer a token of your loyalty, and the other party should not hold it against you.

Thinking it over, he pointed to his mount in front of the middle-aged man and said, "Uncle, I safely brought your daughter back on the Ghost Fire. Don't repay kindness with enmity."

Father Shen: "..."

He was stunned by Lu Qian's series of attacks, and even though he was used to seeing all sorts of things, he was still at a loss.

He took a deep breath and asked in a low voice, "What is your relationship with Xinyi?"

Upon hearing this question, Shen Xinyi's body tensed instantly, and the arms wrapped around Lu Qian's waist unconsciously tightened even more.

She could clearly feel the oppressive gaze of her father, and her heart pounded wildly, almost as if it would jump out of her throat.

Lu Qian's smile remained unchanged, and his gaze met Shen's father's with an open and honest expression.

Then, to the astonishment of Shen's father and Shen Xinyi, the hand that had been resting on the girl's thigh grasped Shen Xinyi's small hand in return.

The girl's hands were cold and trembling slightly, but she did not pull away.

In Shen's father's eyes, this action was tantamount to adding fuel to the fire.

Holding his daughter's hand in front of him?

How dare you?

"You'd better give me a reasonable explanation."

The middle-aged man's eyes instantly turned even colder.

"OK."

Lu Qian seemed oblivious to the sudden surge of coldness in Shen's father's eyes. He simply held Shen Xinyi's hand and answered generously, "Uncle, we're just good classmates, a purely platonic relationship between a boy and a girl."

"This afternoon, Xinyi and Zhang Qian invited me to play badminton. After we finished, I saw that it was getting late and it wasn't safe for her to go home alone, so I took her home on my motorcycle."

He speaks slowly and clearly, emphasizing "clear facts, sufficient reasons, and frankness."

At this moment, Shen Xinyi felt the warmth from Lu Qian's palm, and her panicked emotions calmed down a little.

But she was too shy to look up, and just subconsciously gave a soft "hmm," which was considered as acknowledging Lu Qian's statement.

Looking at their tightly clasped hands and then at his daughter's acquiescent expression, the veins on Shen's forehead throbbed slightly.

A close classmate? A purely romantic relationship?

Nobody would believe you!

But the kid in front of him was unyielding and had a strong point, leaving him at a loss for what to do.

"snort!"

He scoffed, "I have my own judgment, you don't need to tell me."

"Of course," Lu Qian said. "Actually, I should thank Shen. She put in a good word for me with Uncle Jianye yesterday, which made it possible for me to reach a cooperation agreement with him."

Although Shen Xinyi didn't do anything that day, she was involved after all, and he believed that Shen's father would find out later, so it was better to clarify things now.

"Um?"

He does not mean that.

Upon hearing the name Jianye, the middle-aged man's fingers, which were holding the car keys, paused almost imperceptibly.

The Chen family is in the food business, while the Shen family is in the food packaging business. The two families have a close partnership, so he naturally had some understanding of Chen Jianye's actions.

This guy seems to be pushing for a health revolution in snack products starting today, and he's making quite a splash.

But since it's only just begun, only a few close acquaintances know about it; very few other people are aware of it.

Could this kid be involved?

He looked Lu Qian up and down again.

Although the boy rode on a will-o'-the-wisp and acted recklessly, his eyes were clear and bright. He remained calm and composed even when facing an adult with an imposing aura, unlike most high school students.

If what he just said wasn't a lie, then letting my daughter get closer to him might not necessarily be a bad thing...

After all, they have projects to work on, and if they do anything out of line, the consequences will be very serious.

When Lu Qian said that to him, it was essentially a pledge of allegiance.

It seems the relationship between the two isn't as serious as I thought.

The taut jawline relaxed slightly, and the oppressive feeling of impending doom dissipated almost entirely.

However, unable to bear seeing the young man and his daughter being so affectionate, he called out to his daughter, "Xinyi, come home with me."

"dad……"

Shen Xinyi responded timidly, stealing a glance at Lu Qian.

"Go back quickly."

Lu Qian gently squeezed her fingertips, then released them naturally, giving her a reassuring smile: "Shen, don't worry your uncle, see you at school tomorrow."

Now that things have come to this, we naturally have to return their daughter to them first, otherwise it could really turn into kidnapping and extortion.

"Oh, oh."

Shen Xinyi didn't say anything more, nodded, and returned to her father's side.

Seeing his daughter walk over to him, Mr. Shen didn't look at Lu Qian again. Before turning away, he casually said, "Young man, I'll go back and verify what you said later. If you weren't lying, we can get together and have a chat another day."

These words sounded light and casual, but they took on a different meaning in Lu Qian's ears.

This guy is a big shot who donated two buildings to their school, and now he's actually inviting me to dinner...

And just like that, you've built your network!

After being reborn, what Lu Qian needed most was this kind of network of connections. After all, if he could get into this circle, the information gap he held could be better utilized.

I had no way to get in before, but I never expected that just by taking someone's daughter home on my way, I would inexplicably be able to mooch off her.

It's like searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly.

"No problem, Uncle!"

He immediately straightened his back and smiled brightly: "My name is Lu Qian. If you want to find me, just ask Xin Yi for my contact information."

"What?! You even have my daughter's contact information?!"

"Ahem, goodbye, Uncle..."

They mounted the will-o'-the-wisp and sped away instantly.

……

The evening breeze caressed my face, dispelling the tense atmosphere from just now.

A short while later, the will-o'-the-wisp passed a bustling street corner.

On the roadside, a small shop with a sign that read "Festive Fireworks" was still lit up, and it was filled with all kinds of firecrackers, which were bright red and very eye-catching.

"Since we're already here, let's go in and buy some things..."

Lu Qian's gaze swept over the colorful fireworks box, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

He never expected that the fireworks shop, which held countless memories of the New Year for him, would still be open at this time.

If he hadn't happened to pass by, he might never have been able to find the shop again the next time he thought of it.

Because this place will be demolished in a month, he may never be able to buy fireworks so cheaply again.

Thinking of this, the will-o'-the-wisp stopped instantly in front of the shop.

Stepping into the store and seeing the familiar scene, a feeling of rebirth instantly welled up in my heart.

"Boss, do you have any fireworks that are suitable for setting off near residential areas, and that girls would like?"

As he asked the question, he took out his phone.

Yes, yes, yes!

The fat owner of the fireworks shop saw a customer and his eyes lit up. He quickly bent down and rummaged through the boxes.

A short while later, he took out two thick sparklers.

He waved the sparkler in his hand and said, "These cold light sparklers and these small fountains have very nice effects, they're not loud, and they're safe to use."

"Okay, this one, this one, and this one too, a little of everything."

Lu Qian quickly selected a few items and paid without even blinking.

Being a millionaire is so awesome!

Then he took out his phone, swiped his finger across the screen, and finally stopped at Lin Shuyue's contact person.

……

Meanwhile, Lin Shuyue was sitting at her tidy desk.

A workbook was laid out in front of him.

But with the pen tip hovering in mid-air, he couldn't write a single word.

After thinking for a moment, she threw the pen away and stared blankly at her pretty face.

I don't want to do it, it's so annoying.

bad mood.

Her beautiful, large eyes were blank and cold.

Just then, the screen of her phone, which she had casually tossed on the bed, suddenly lit up and began to vibrate.

Lin Shuyue glanced at it and saw the name that popped up on the screen.

Lu Qian

My heart skipped a beat.

She bit her lip and turned her head away in a huff, refusing to look.

"snort!"

"Now you remember to look for me? Too late!"

"I'm not talking to you!!"

But the pride lasted only a few seconds...

hum.

My phone vibrated again.

Lin Shuyue's fingers tightened unconsciously.

"How about... we take a look?"

"What if they really have some kind of emergency?"

Curiosity ultimately prevailed over stubbornness.

She moved over slowly.

I picked up my phone and glanced at the screen.

[Lu Qian]: Lin, beautiful lady, open the window, I have a surprise for you.

"..."

Her delicate brows furrowed tightly.

"What kind of trick is that bastard up to now?"

The girl puffed out her cheeks, looking like a cute little frog.

Are you telling me to look at something just because you tell me to? Don't I have any pride?

I tossed my phone back onto the bed, sat back down at my desk, and forced myself to stare at the workbook.

A minute passed...

Two minutes have passed...

I couldn't focus on any of the words in the workbook; instead, there were several more "Lu Qian" characters and a big fat pig on it.

The instruction to "look out the window" swirled in my mind like a spell.

"Hmph! I'll see what tricks you have up your sleeve!"

Lin Shuyue finally couldn't suppress her intense curiosity and got up to walk to the window.

He pulled back the heavy curtains and opened the window.

next moment……

Whoosh—smack!

The sky was dressed in a colorful garment.