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

The shadows of the plane trees sway gently, and the streetlights cast a warm glow on the wide, tree-lined avenue.

Lu Qian deliberately walked ahead of the three girls alone, giving them plenty of space.

It wasn't that he was deliberately being a straight man; he just felt that it was natural for him, the "invited one," to take the initiative in showing the way, and he could also enjoy the night view of the university town.

Wow, the night view is really long and bright.

Chen Yufei followed slightly behind Lu Qian, maintaining a just-right distance.

Su Rui and Lin Xiaoman deliberately lagged behind a few steps, huddled together with their heads almost touching, their eyes fixed on Lu Qian's tall and straight back.

"Hey, Fifi!"

Su Rui excitedly nudged Chen Yufei's waist, her eyes sparkling, and said, "You have such a sharp eye! I just got a close look, and this young male high school student's looks are incredibly captivating! His physique...it looks so powerful, he's practically walking hormones!"

As she spoke, she exaggeratedly made a drooling motion.

Lin Xiaoman pushed up her glasses and added in a low voice, "Yeah, Feifei, this little brother looks like he has a lot of stamina. If you really win him over, you'll be in for a treat..."

"Hey, what nonsense are you two talking about?!"

Chen Yufei's cheeks flushed from her two best friends' comments. Turning around, she gave them a light, embarrassed push: "What do you mean by 'getting them together'... It's not even happening yet! There's no chance of us even getting together!"

She tried hard to keep a straight face, but the barely concealed shyness and sweetness in her eyes betrayed her.

I hate those two.

"Oh? Not even a hint yet?"

Su Rui asked with a mischievous grin, "Did you two hold hands?"

"Have you kissed on the lips yet?"

"Ugh! You guys... you're so annoying! Don't ask! Don't tell!"

Chen Yufei's face turned completely red, like a ripe apple. She simply couldn't withstand the barrage of questions from her two best friends.

He quickened his pace and caught up with Lu Qian ahead, attempting to escape the battlefield.

As soon as she left, Su Rui and Lin Xiaoman exchanged a knowing look.

He deliberately raised his voice and shouted at her retreating figure, "Hey! Why are you running, Fei Fei?"

"Exactly, exactly! I'm so shy!"

"This reaction...tsk tsk, what else could it be but tacit agreement?"

"Oh dear, it seems our Feifei is really head over heels for him!"

"..."

Basically, they'll make fun of us however they want.

"Ugh, that's so mean..."

Hearing the commotion behind her, Chen Yufei wished she could disappear into the ground.

I could only pretend I didn't hear it and try to calm my racing heart.

She walked over to Lu Qian, cleared her throat, and started talking about business: "Ahem, junior Lu Qian, those ideas about product packaging and marketing that you told me about at the badminton hall the other day were really great."

Her voice still carried a hint of lingering shyness.

But when it came to work, his eyes lit up: "I've already had the company's planning department start working on the operational plan. The first batch of products packaged with the new approach will be available in a few days. We'll test the waters at several selected marketing locations, including major stores, shopping markets, and private convenience stores..."

She paused for a moment, looked at Lu Qian with trust and a touch of playfulness, and said, "Of course, that also includes the convenience store at your school."

"I'll talk to the owner of your school's convenience store and tell him that you'll be in charge of promoting this service on campus. What do you think?"

The girl spoke in a relaxed tone, but her words carried a hint of probing.

Lu Qian turned his head to look at her, the halo of the streetlight outlining her slightly flushed cheeks and earnest eyes.

He smiled and said, "Great! With President Chen personally taking charge, there's definitely no problem. Since you have confidence in me, I also believe in your abilities."

He deliberately used the title "General Manager Chen" with a hint of teasing.

Chen Yufei felt a little embarrassed by his gaze, so she looked away slightly and whispered, "Yeah, just trust me."

Then, remembering something, she tentatively asked, "By the way, why did you agree to my request so readily at noon today?"

"Su Rui and the others said in the group chat that they were going to bring male companions. I thought you would find it troublesome, and look, they didn't bring any themselves..."

She pointed to her two best friends behind her who were still winking at each other.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qian raised an eyebrow.

He has high emotional intelligence, so he naturally realized that what seemed like a question from his senior was actually an explanation to him.

"Oh? Is that so?"

He looked at her with a half-smile: "But the private chat invitation I received was signed by Senior Sister Chen Yufei herself."

"What, is the senior trying to renege on her debt and shift the blame to her roommate?"

His words were loaded with meaning, implying that he had seen through her little scheme at a glance.

By laying it all out directly, I'm trying to make you blush.

"Huh? That...that is..."

Chen Yufei was caught red-handed and instantly became speechless, her cheeks flushing red again.

The girl's eyes darted around in a panic: "It was...it was Su Rui who sent it using my phone..."

She decisively shifted the blame.

A good best friend is someone who would go to great lengths for her.

"Haha, is that so?"

Looking at her eager yet shy and adorable appearance, Lu Qian chuckled softly and didn't press further. He simply said, "Alright, even though it was Senior Su Rui who 'randomly posted' it, I came at the invitation of Senior Chen Yufei. Let's go and see what a nice place 'Time Lane' is."

He saw through her intentions but didn't say anything, giving her a way out.

Chen Yufei breathed a quiet sigh of relief, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart, and followed in his footsteps.

……

……

"Time in Time" Bar.

Pushing open the heavy wooden door, a unique aroma wafts out, a blend of subtle wine scents, the aroma of roasted coffee beans, and soft music.

In stark contrast to the hustle and bustle outside, the light here is a warm, yellowish hue, not dim. But precisely because of this, it creates a lazy and comfortable atmosphere. The wooden tables and chairs, the retro decorations, the bookshelves on the wall, and the vinyl records all exude an artistic style.

The most captivating feature was a small stage in the center, where a woman was sitting at that moment.

The woman wore an elegant, modified cheongsam-style trouser suit with tapered legs. Her long hair was loosely tied up, revealing her slender neck. She held a guzheng in her arms, and her delicate fingers plucked the strings, producing clear and melodious music that flowed like a mountain spring.

Accompanied by the sound of the zither, she softly sang a song with an ancient melody, her voice ethereal and gentle, as if it could soothe the restlessness in people's hearts.

"Please sit here."

"Sure, sure, just sit down and listen to some music."

Lu Qian and his group found a spot on the side with a good view and sat down, ordering some drinks and snacks.

Leaning back in the comfortable sofa chair, his gaze fell on the woman on the stage, slightly lost in thought.

This woman has a very unique air about her.

She possesses a gentle and quiet demeanor tinged with aloofness, her eyes hold a story, and her voice is captivating.

"This image, this vibe, is perfect for a leading lady role..."

Lu Qian instantly recalled a phenomenal ancient-style short drama from his previous life.

Clouds and Mist.

The character of Yunmiao, the seemingly gentle but inwardly strong female lead in the drama, is remarkably similar to the resident singer in front of me.

That classical charm and the faint sorrow between her brows were just like something out of a script.

This is simply the chosen one, Yunmiao!

Lu Qian was startled, and an idea quickly took shape.

The short drama "Yunmiao" was a huge success in its previous life, igniting the market and making its lead actors famous.

If he could sign the resident singer in front of him, he could probably replicate the performance to a great extent.

Lu Qian secretly made a note of it, planning to find an opportunity to get to know this resident singer when he took a break.

"How's it going? Nice environment, right?"

At this moment, Chen Yufei's voice pulled Lu Qian back to reality.

She sipped the cocktail the waiter had just brought her and gestured towards the stage.

With a hint of smugness on her face, she said, "You also think this singer sang very well, right?"

"I've heard of him. Her name is Wen Miao. She participated in a talent show before and was quite well-known."

"Yes, she is indeed very good. She is beautiful, sings sweetly, and has a great temperament," Lu Qian praised sincerely.

At this moment, Su Rui and Lin Xiaoman exchanged a glance.

He cleared his throat and, with a sly smile, suggested:

"Ugh, sitting here listening to music is so boring!"

"Feifei, junior Lu Qian, shall we play a game?"

"How about the four of us play something simple to lighten the mood?"

His gaze swept back and forth between Lu Qian and Chen Yufei, his intentions obvious.

……

……

Meanwhile, Mixue Bingbing milk tea shop.

Lin Shuyue, Shen Xinyi and Zhang Qian walked into the newly opened "Mixue Bingbing" milk tea shop next to Fujian Normal University.

The store was very popular, with a fairly long queue.

While waiting, the girls looked out through the bright floor-to-ceiling windows at the dimly lit university campus.

Fujian Normal University has a unique charm at night. The teaching buildings are brightly lit, and students are bustling along the tree-lined paths, full of freedom and vitality.

"Wow, Fujian Normal University is so beautiful and has such a wonderful atmosphere!"

Looking at the university campus in front of her, Zhang Qian couldn't help but exclaim, "No wonder it's the best normal university in our province! There are so many beautiful girls here, much more attractive than the girls in our high school!"

"Um."

Shen Xinyi nodded, her eyes filled with longing: "With my current grades, it shouldn't be too difficult to get into this school. I hope I can study at this university someday, since it's closer to home."

After she finished speaking, she subconsciously glanced at Lin Shuyue next to her.

Lin Shuyue was looking out the window when she heard Shen Xinyi's words, and her heart tightened slightly for some reason.

Lu Qian had told her just a few days ago that he wanted to apply to this school in the future.

If they both get into this school...

Thinking about this, Lin Shuyue suddenly felt a little depressed.

It felt like a small wad of cotton had been stuffed inside; the relaxed and pleasant feeling from guessing the riddle had faded somewhat.

"Why!"

At this moment, Zhang Qian seemed to suddenly remember something, patted her head, and said somewhat uncertainly, "When we walked over just now, I think I saw a high school student wearing Jiangcheng No. 1 Middle School uniform across the street from the sycamore trees..."

"It passed by in a flash, and it seemed like there were a few figures following me... The way they walked looked a lot like Lu Qian, but they were accompanied by three very pretty girls..."

"Huh? Really?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xinyi tried hard to recall, and said uncertainly, "I didn't notice, but... there were quite a lot of people over there, and quite a few boys in school uniforms. You're not mistaken, are you?"

"..." Zhang Qian recalled for a moment, "It's possible, but it feels quite similar."

Hearing their words, Lin Shuyue's heart skipped a beat.

When Lu Qian first arrived, he said he was going on a date with a beautiful woman, and now Zhang Qian says she might see him...

Could it really be like that?

snort!

A large, flowery radish!

"Who cares?"

The girl turned her head and said sullenly, "Even if he went out to play with other people and didn't invite us, we'll do our own thing, and he can play with whoever he wants."

She didn't want her best friend to notice anything unusual about her.

Zhang Qian opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something: "But..."

She wanted to say that one of the three beauties looked a bit like Sister Yufei.

But before she could finish speaking, Shen Xinyi and Lin Shuyue had already moved forward because it was their turn in the line.

Let's just give up.

"What would you three ladies like to drink?" the smiling waiter asked.

"I'd like a signature taro boba, less sugar." Zhang Qian's attention was immediately diverted.

Shen Xinyi looked at the menu and said softly, "Two cups of mango pomelo sago, normal sugar, normal ice, please."

"Two glasses?" Lin Shuyue turned to look at her with some surprise. "Xinyi, are you drinking two glasses by yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xinyi's cheeks instantly flushed slightly, and her small toes unconsciously curled up inside her canvas shoes.

"No, one cup is for me, and the other one is for Lu Qian tomorrow."

The girl lowered her eyes and said softly, "I told you before that if he taught me to play badminton every day, I would treat him to milk tea. I've already treated him to milk tea several times in the past few days..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Shuyue's smile instantly froze.

Mango pomelo sago for Lu Qian?

She suddenly remembered that Lu Qian had been treating her to milk tea for the past two days...

Case solved.

The milk tea wasn't given by Lu Qian, but by Shen Xinyi.

A wave of disappointment washed over me instantly, like a lemon exploding in my stomach.

She stood there, stunned, watching Shen Xinyi shyly but confidently pay for the two cups of mango pomelo sago, and watching the shop assistant skillfully prepare and pack them.

The girl felt as if something had tugged at her heart, causing a dull ache.

They stood there quietly for a while until the two women finished packing.

"Huh? Shuyue, what's wrong? Why are you spacing out here?"

After Zhang Qian paid, she noticed that Lin Shuyue was still in a daze, so she waved her hand in front of Lin Shuyue's face.

"Huh? No...it's nothing!"

Lin Shuyue suddenly came to her senses and met Zhang Qian and Shen Xinyi's slightly concerned gazes.

She hastily forced a smile: "I was just thinking, 'So Lu Qian likes mango pomelo sago...'"

"I grew up with him... and I never knew about this..."

She spoke these words very softly, as if she were talking to herself.

Zhang Qian thought Lin Shuyue was smiling very happily.

But she had never seen Lin Shuyue so heartbroken.