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

Lin Shuyue was surprised by Lu Qian's sudden counterattack and couldn't help but let out a soft moan.

"Eek∽"

The itchy and tingling sensation, like an electric current, surged through Lin Shuyue's spine, causing her to tremble slightly.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear at the dinner table where the adults had just finished a conversation.

"Hmm? Shuyue, what's wrong?"

Sitting next to her, Xu Qingwei immediately turned her head with concern, her eyes asking, "Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

"..."

Lin Shuyue froze, feeling the blood rush to her head.

She could clearly feel that Lu Qian's legs were still clamped around her ankles, and the hand that was pinching her calf hadn't even completely let go.

Like holding a frightened fawn in my arms, I felt both ashamed and anxious.

"Oh no, oh no, how could Lu Qian do this? All the people sitting at this table are elders..."

"If we get found out, won't we be doomed...?"

She felt a surge of panic and wished she could pull her foot back immediately.

But Lu Qian held her tightly, and the warm touch became even clearer when she struggled a little.

Damn it, this guy did it on purpose.

Bad guy.

"No...it's nothing."

When Xu Qingwei asked her questions, the girl tried her best to act naturally, but she didn't dare to look at her in the eye.

He could only stare intently at the table, trying to conceal the "war" beneath it.

"He probably bumped into the table leg by accident..."

She herself felt that this excuse was extremely clumsy, after all, she had been sitting properly and the table was far away.

Seeing her unusually flushed face, along with a slightly aggrieved and flustered expression, Xu Qingwei became even more worried.

"Did you bump yourself? Does it hurt? Let Auntie see where you bumped yourself!"

As she spoke, Xu Qingwei actually bent down, lifted a corner of the tablecloth hanging by the table, and peeked towards Lin Shuyue's calves...

The "battlefield" under the tablecloth was instantly exposed to the "enemy's" view.

Lin Shuyue was so frightened that she almost jumped out of her skin and suddenly pulled her leg away with all her might.

This time, Lu Qian loosened his grip at the opportune moment.

Xu Qingwei only had time to catch a glimpse of Lin Shuyue's slender ankles and a small section of her fair calf before she quickly retreated to a safe area.

Under the light, there was indeed a small, faint red mark on the originally delicate and smooth skin, a little above the ankle, as if it had been pinched or squeezed hard.

"Huh? It's a little red..."

Xu Qingwei straightened up, looking at Lin Shuyue's flushed face and evasive eyes, and recalling the delicate "woof" sound from earlier, combined with the fleeting glimpse under the table...

As someone who had been through it all, she instantly understood about 70-80% of it.

She didn't just bump into something, she was clearly bumped by something!

These two kids are really bold; with so many people around, they still dare to flirt under the table.

Xu Qingwei felt both annoyed and amused, but she remained outwardly calm.

She naturally wouldn't point it out, lest the girl become even more embarrassed. Instead, with a knowing yet mischievous smile, she gently patted Lin Shuyue's hand.

"Alright, alright, it's good that you're alright. There's not much space under the table, be careful, don't kick or move around, okay?"

As he spoke, he glanced meaningfully at Lu Qian across from him.

Lin Shuyue could only nod, blushing, "I...I understand, thank you, Auntie."

She dared not make any more small movements, keeping her feet tightly together and hiding at the very back of the chair.

"Ahem, you're right, let's eat."

Receiving a warning look from his mother, Lu Qian quickly sat up straight.

He wasn't worried. After all, he was a seasoned scumbag and knew his limits. He was sure he wouldn't give anyone any leverage over him.

That last move was all about the thrill of the chase.

Lin Shuyue's heartbeat.

Thinking it over, he stared straight ahead at the plate in front of him, pretending to be engrossed in studying the half-piece of tofu.

Then he gave the piece of tofu to Qingmei.

She then gave him a flirtatious wink.

"Here's your tofu back," he said with a smile.

Lin Shuyue: "..."

Eek!

How dare they provoke me!

Bad guy, bad guy, bad guy, bad guy!!

……

The atmosphere at the subsequent dinner became somewhat awkward.

The elders stopped bringing up those sensitive topics and instead started talking about everyday family matters and local anecdotes.

Lin Shuyue and Lu Qian remained unusually quiet.

Lin Shuyue kept her head down the whole time, eating in small bites, and her answers to the elders' questions were always very brief. The blush on her face never completely faded.

Lu Qian also toned down his previous liveliness and became much more obedient. He would only occasionally steal glances at Qingmei's drooping eyelashes and slightly flushed cheeks, and the corners of his mouth would involuntarily turn up.

As the meal drew to a close, the waiters began serving fruit platters.

As Lu Qian looked at the fruit plate, he suddenly remembered that the system still had long-term tasks related to the [100-Day Countdown Rally] and the [Sports Meet].

The 100-day countdown rally is just a few days away, and it's being handled entirely by my childhood sweetheart. I need to quickly discuss the specifics with Lin Shuyue.

While everyone was having tea to digest their food, Lu Qian cleared the rusty steel and said to both sets of parents, "Dad, Mom, Uncle Lin, Aunt, isn't our school's 100-day countdown rally coming up soon? I still have some questions about class activities and would like to discuss them with Shuyue."

"Could I go to the Lin family's house later? I'd like to discuss some details with Shuyue."

"..."

Lu Qian's parents and Lin Chen and his wife exchanged glances, both seeing a look of satisfaction in each other's eyes.

They just broke the ice at the dinner table, and now they're finding an excuse to be alone. The minds of young people...

It's obvious that she's made her son's mouth even blacker by smearing it on.

"Sure, go ahead." Lu Jianguo waved his hand readily.

Lin Chen nodded, "Yes, it's only right to discuss serious matters. Shuyue, you need to cooperate well."

Xu Qingwei smiled broadly and said, "Yes, yes, you two should go and discuss it properly. It's okay if you come back a little late!"

The deeper meaning behind those words caused Lin Shuyue's blush, which had just begun to fade, to return.

When Lin Shuyue heard Lu Qian say he had a good idea, her eyes lit up. Her earlier embarrassment was somewhat overshadowed by curiosity and a little bit of surprise.

Lu Qian would actually take the initiative to participate in this kind of activity?

Wasn't he the one who hated trouble the most?

Although somewhat doubtful, she quickly replied, "Sure, what's your good idea? Tell me!"

His tone was expectant.

"I'll explain the specifics to you on the way. Shall we go to your place first?" Lu Qian stood up.

"Okay!" Lin Shuyue quickly stood up and followed him happily.

……

……

After bidding farewell to their elders, the two walked together toward the Lin family home.

On the way, Lu Qian briefly mentioned "short dramas" and "videos," which immediately piqued Lin Shuyue's curiosity.

Pushing open the familiar door of the Lin family home, a long-lost yet warm atmosphere wafted over.

Lu Qian looked around. The furniture was familiar, a childhood photo of them hung on the wall, and a basketball he had left behind when he used to come here to play sat in the corner...

Time seems to have stood still here, and everywhere you look is filled with memories.

"Would you like to sit here for a while? I'll go get you some drinks?" Lin Shuyue asked, having changed into slippers.

Just as Lu Qian was about to say "okay," Lin Shuyue seemed to feel that the living room wasn't private enough, or perhaps she was already used to it, and naturally added:

"Why don't you just come to my room? It'll be easier to talk things over there, and it'll be quieter."

After saying that, she turned and walked towards her room, as if it were the most ordinary thing in the world.

Lu Qian was stunned for a moment, watching Qingmei's unsuspecting figure walk towards her boudoir, and his lips twitched.

"Lin Shuyue, do you really not consider me an outsider... or do you simply not realize what it means for a grown woman to so naturally let a boy into her bedroom...?"

"Tsk, I must have been a complete idiot in my past life, always a regular at her boudoir. Isn't it obvious I've already won her heart?"

"Or perhaps, she never even put up any defenses against me. How come I didn't win her over back then?"

Looking back now, I realize that during the summer after my college entrance exams, my childhood sweetheart had several subtle attempts to confess her feelings to me. But I always managed to deflect them with jokes and banter.

Because he still liked Su Yuwei at the time, he gradually drifted apart from Lin Shuyue.

In this life, he absolutely cannot lose this childhood sweetheart again.

Shaking his head to suppress the thought in his mind, he followed her into Lin Shuyue's room.

Lin Shuyue's boudoir, like herself, was clean, tidy, and had a touch of girlish freshness.

Beige curtains, light wood desk and bookshelves, a bed sheet with a small floral print, and a neatly folded quilt.

There was a faint, sweet fragrance in the air.

Several exercise books and stationery were laid out on the desk, everything was in perfect order.

"Thankfully, it's not as 'creative' as Professor Wen's room; at least there aren't... panties or anything like that."

Lu Qian silently made a judgment in his heart, unsure whether it was praise or regret.

Lin Shuyue clearly didn't care at all about Lu Qian entering her private space; in her opinion, it was no different from when he came to play when she was a child.

She walked to the desk, pulled up a chair and sat down. Naturally, she stretched her still fair and slender legs, clad in thin pantyhose, together in front of her, her toes slightly touching the ground, facing Lu Qian who was standing by the bed.

"Okay."

The girl looked up at Lu Qian with bright eyes, her gaze filled with urging and anticipation: "Tell me quickly, what good ideas do you have for the 100-day countdown rally? And are you going to make a short drama about it?"

"Okay, that's how it is."

Lu Qian withdrew his gaze from surveying the room, cleared his throat, and said seriously, "This weekend, Teacher Wen plans to organize a few of us from the second and third years of high school to film a short campus drama as a trial run. I thought it would be a good opportunity to use this 100-day countdown rally as a testing ground."

He explained his ideas in detail:

"I want to show a short, self-produced video with a story at the rally. The pledge can also be combined with the theme of our short drama, which can be considered a joint promotion to gain experience and popularity for our project."

"We can work on the script together later. The core idea is to showcase the struggles and dreams of high school seniors. And when we film this weekend, Shuyue, you'll have to come help me out as the female lead or in an important role!"

"..."

Lu Qian was expressing his thoughts, completely unaware that Lin Shuyue's smile faded and her lips pouted slightly after hearing his words.

Her focus was completely off track.

"Wait a minute! Teacher Wen actually wants to do a campus short drama project with you?"

"Why didn't you tell me this before?!"

"You, Lu Qian, you actually kept such an important project with Teacher Wen from me!"

As if a jar of vinegar had been spilled, the girl's tone suddenly turned sour.

Teacher Wen is so beautiful, could she also have something going on with Lu Qian...?

The little girl's face changed in an instant; she suddenly became unhappy.

Lu Qian's heart skipped a beat, and he knew something was wrong.

Could it be that Lin Shuyue is jealous of Teacher Wen?

He quickly retorted, "It was just decided today, that's why I had this idea after I found out about the project. That's why I came to you immediately to discuss it and try to get you involved. Look, we've even reserved the lead role for you!"

"snort!"

Lin Shuyue snorted and turned her face away.

I don't believe you for a second!

But her gaze softened noticeably: "It wasn't the first time; you must have discussed it with Teacher Wen for a long time!"

"No, you have to make it up to me!"

She held up a slender finger: "I want chocolate, right now!"

Seeing her "throwing a tantrum if I don't give her candy" look, Lu Qian felt relieved.

He quickly reached into his school uniform pocket

—Hey, there really is!

"Here you go, my little darling!" Lu Qian said with a smile, handing over the chocolate.

"Hmph, you're smart to know what's good for you!"

Lin Shuyue took the chocolate, peeled off a piece and put it in her mouth. The rich sweetness melted on her tongue, and she squinted her eyes in satisfaction. Her mood instantly changed from gloomy to sunny, and a smile bloomed on her face again.

"Mmm, delicious!"

"That's more like it. I forgive you, as a token of my gratitude..."

She took a small bite of chocolate, her eyes darting around as if she had thought of something.

"When my dad was young, he spent a lot of money to buy two really good SLR cameras, and he's kept them like treasures ever since..."

Lin Shuyue smiled slyly: "I know your new team must be lacking good equipment. Here's what I'll do: I'll find a way to borrow some for you to use. I guarantee it'll work perfectly!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qian's eyes lit up: "Really? Uncle Lin's two legendary Nikon F3s and Leica M6s?! He's willing to lend them out?"

This gigolo came so unexpectedly!

Those were Lin Chen's precious treasures, and he wouldn't let anyone touch them normally. He never expected that his own childhood sweetheart could actually get them out.

Little Green Plum truly is a treasure of our family; we should explore and develop her further in the future.

"Borrow what?!"

Hearing Lu Qian's words, Lin Shuyue waved her hand dismissively: "I'll just secretly give it to you for a few days, okay? Then I'll secretly put it back. He definitely won't know!"

"hiss……"

Lu Qian gasped, and couldn't help but give his childhood sweetheart a thumbs up: "Comrade Lin Shuyue, for the sake of the revolutionary cause, you'd even betray your own father!"

However, this is indeed a great thing, as high-end equipment greatly improves the quality of short films.

Just as he was about to express his gratitude, Lin Shuyue added, "Oh right, I think I also heard my dad mention that he studied photography with a teacher when he was young, and later opened a pretty famous photography studio."

"That uncle is a really nice guy, and he's very close to my dad. Should I try talking to him and see if we can ask him to take some time to give you some pointers, or maybe rent some more professional lighting equipment?"

"?!"

"real?!"

Lu Qian was overjoyed.

This is like a godsend! With expert guidance and professional equipment, the starting point of this short drama has been instantly elevated several levels.

"Okay, it's settled then!"

He was so excited that he slapped his thigh in celebration.

Snapped!

The crisp sound was particularly clear in the quiet room.

Hmm, something feels off about this.

He turned to look at Lin Shuyue for the next song.

The girl lowered her head, her long eyelashes trembling violently.

A voice, tinged with embarrassment and grievance, rang out softly:

"Lu Qian, you can pat my leg if you want... but why are you patting my leg like that...?"