Oh no, the aloof school beauty has been reborn too!

After finishing a bowl of beef noodles.

Lu Xing leaned back in his chair with satisfaction and let out a long sigh.

comfortable.

Once you've had this meal, it's hard to stop.

Lu Xing felt that now, he would find it difficult to swallow any takeout or restaurant food.

Shen Qingyi sat opposite him, watching his satisfied expression, her eyebrows curving slightly.

"Are you full?"

I'm full.

Lu Xing looked down at the empty bowl of noodles.

How could I not be full?

He even finished the soup.

"That's good."

Shen Qingyi responded and reached out to collect the bowls on the table.

Lu Xing was shocked.

He immediately sat up straight and pressed his hand down on his bowl.

"Wait!"

Shen Qingyi blinked.

"I'll go wash it."

"no."

Why?

"The Bold Fairy Shen Qingyi!"

Lu Xing's expression was serious, and his tone was even more resolute.

"What kind of logic is it to ask you to cook the meal and then wash the dishes?"

"Sit down."

"Leave the rest to me."

Shen Qingyi was immediately amused and burst into laughter.

Lu Xing stacked the bowls together, picked up his chopsticks, and turned to walk towards the kitchen.

The girl watched his retreating figure, a slight smile playing on her lips.

She didn't continue arguing with Lu Xing about washing the dishes.

After tidying up the table, I followed him into the kitchen.

……

The tap was running loudly.

Lu Xing stood in front of the sink, rolled up his sleeves, and began washing diligently.

Rinse it once first...

Squeeze in some more dish soap.

After cleaning, you need to rinse it under the tap several times.

The process is rigorous and meticulous.

Shen Qingyi stood aside and watched for a while.

"Do you need my help?"

"Need not."

Lu Xing didn't even look up.

"Can you wash my chopsticks?"

"No need."

Shen Qingyi was silent for two seconds.

Then, he mischievously reached out and tried to take a bowl from the side.

Lu Xing caught a glimpse of her small movement out of the corner of his eye, and immediately moved half a step to completely block the sink.

"Get out of here."

Shen Qingyi was stunned for a moment.

"Wow, are you kicking me out?"

Lu Xing straightened his back.

"Yes, that's to get rid of you."

"Go away, don't spoil my performance."

Shen Qingyi hummed softly twice.

"Who cares to help you?"

Although she said that, she didn't leave.

The girl stood quietly beside Lu Xing with her hands behind her back.

The aroma of beef broth still lingered in the kitchen.

The sound of water continued.

Shen Qingyi turned her head and looked at the boy's profile as he diligently washed the dishes.

Happiness in my eyes...

No matter how you try to hide it, you can't hide it.

How was your Chinese New Year this year?

"It's fine."

Lu Xing thought for a moment.

"It seems... a bit more lively than before?"

Actually, home is still home.

The father was taciturn, but the mother would still nag incessantly.

Lu Ningning...

He's still that same annoying kid.

However, the feelings he had in his heart were completely different from those in his previous life.

"I guess I've figured some things out."

Lu Xing lowered his head to wash the chopsticks and smiled.

"Ningning has started learning to draw."

"Although she complains a bit, according to my mom, she's quite diligent every day after she gets home."

Shen Qingyi's eyes brightened slightly.

"Ningning has started learning to draw?"

"Yes, starting to study now and preparing for the exam is actually just the right time."

Lu Xing nodded.

"I found her online courses and bought her art supplies. Let's start by teaching her the basics."

She said she might not have the talent and was afraid that spending money would be a waste.

"However..."

Lu Xing paused for a moment, then seemed to remember something, shaking his head and chuckling.

"You have to learn it first to know if you can actually learn it."

Shen Qingyi looked at him and nodded gently.

"You've done a great job as an older brother."

Lu Xing was not modest at all.

"I've always been a great older brother."

"Really?"

Shen Qingyi looked at him with a smile.

"Ningning told me that you've always liked to bully her since we were little, didn't you?"

"Disgrace!"

Lu Xing immediately said:

"Pure slander."

"As her older brother, I simply provided her with some necessary lessons in overcoming setbacks as she grew up."

Shen Qingyi couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Is taking her snacks considered 'tough love'?"

"..."

Why does this girl tell her sister-in-law everything?

She's just like her, still a little rascal even now that she's grown up.

Lu Xing turned his head to the side and said in a serious tone:

"She didn't know how to control herself when she was young."

"I'm only thinking about her health."

"Oh~"

Shen Qingyi drawled out her words.

"You must be working really hard."

"Of course."

Lu Xing turned his head without changing his expression and continued washing the chopsticks.

Shen Qingyi laughed for a while before asking softly:

"Dad... cough, where are Uncle and Aunt?"

"My dad is still the same, not much of a talker."

Lu Xing pretended not to hear the girl's slip of the tongue and placed the clean chopsticks aside.

"My mom..."

He sighed helplessly.

"She's still as talkative as ever."

"Recite it when you go out, recite it when you stay at home, recite it when you get up late in the morning, and recite it when you go to bed late at night."

Shen Qingyi's lips gradually curved into a smile.

"very nice."

Lu Xing was taken aback.

He turned his head to look at the girl.

Shen Qingyi still wore a faint smile.

But deep within those clear eyes, there seemed to be a hint of envy.

Lu Xing remained silent for a moment.

Then he turned his head and said casually:

"When the time comes, come with me to stroll around Nanhe."

"My mom is a real nag, I'll let her nag you too."

Shen Qingyi blinked.

"Why are you lecturing me?"

"because……"

Lu Xing thought for a moment.

"Hmm, because you tricked her son away?"

"Land journey!"

Shen Qingyi reached out and lightly slapped him.

Lu Xing quickly smiled and dodged away.

"Just kidding."

"My mom will be overjoyed to see you."

More than just happy...

Given Liu Chunmei's personality, she would probably ask Shen Qingyi about everything from birth to the present day.

Then, holding the other person's hand, she would address them as Qingyi repeatedly.

They might even dig up all the embarrassing photos from their childhood.

hiss……

That's not right.

Lu Xing subconsciously touched his chin.

Did she already see photos of herself when she was a child?

Lu Xing's face fell again.

Suddenly, I feel like I don't care about many things anymore...

Shen Qingyi lowered her head, her smile softening even more.

"OK……"

"I'll go back with you sometime."

Lu Xing's movements also paused.

After a long pause, he finally responded softly.

"Um."

……

Lu Xing took a clean towel and dried his hands.

Then they put the bowls and chopsticks back in their original positions.

Looking at the two large bowls placed side by side in the cupboard, he inexplicably found them somewhat pleasing to the eye.

Lu Xing closed the cabinet door, leaned against the kitchen counter, and suddenly sighed.

"After sophomore year, I should start thinking about the provincial competition."

Shen Qingyi was stunned for a moment.

"Provincial competition?"

"Yeah, those computer science competitions."

Lu Xing stroked his chin.

"Its value is actually quite limited now."

"After sophomore year, it would be best to participate in a few formal competitions."

He already had a general plan in mind.

Competitions, projects, internships.

Another point is how to utilize the technical experience accumulated in one's previous life to create something that can truly be implemented as soon as possible.

Cleaning up everyday tools was a pretty good attempt.

But this is only the beginning.

"If you can achieve good results in the provincial competition in your sophomore year, things will be easier for you later on."

Lu Xing let out a soft breath.

"If we don't make a name for ourselves now, the road ahead will be much more difficult."

As Shen Qingyi listened to his analysis, she couldn't help but look at him suspiciously.

"Land travel..."

"what?"

"You've made your plans very clear."

He used to be...

I didn't have such a clear goal when I was in college.

It wasn't until later that I gradually became the kind of person who planned everything in advance.

Lu Xing paused for a moment.

He looked at Shen Qingyi in front of him and suddenly smiled.

next moment.

Lu Xing stepped forward and reached out to hug her.

Shen Qingyi was caught off guard and bumped into his arms.

The girl's body stiffened slightly, but her hands quickly landed on his waist.

"It's normal for me to have been a bit muddled before."

Lu Xing lowered his head, his chin resting lightly on the top of her head.

"But now I have you, don't I?"

Once you find someone you want to walk with through life, you'll naturally start thinking about the future.

I'm thinking about what to do after graduation and how to make money.

He was thinking about how to make his parents' lives better, and also so that Shen Qingyi wouldn't have to worry about him.

In short, he has already wasted one life.

It is unlikely that the same mistake will be repeated in this lifetime.

Shen Qingyi nestled in his arms.

A few seconds later...

The girl's ear tips gradually turned red.

She reached out and gently tapped Lu Xing.

"Before graduating from university..."

"No, that won't work."

Lu Xing was stunned.

He slowly released his embrace, looking down at her with a puzzled expression.

"What do you mean, 'no'?"

Shen Qingyi was also stunned.

The two stared at each other for several seconds...

This time, the girl's cheeks turned red at a visible speed.

"It's nothing!"

She turned around abruptly and strode out of the kitchen.

Lu Xing was left standing there alone, looking completely bewildered.

Did he just say something strange?

……

Time slowly passed.

By the time the two came downstairs, it was already close to evening.

It gets dark very quickly in winter.

The streetlights came on, and vehicles drove past the entrance of the residential area one by one.

Lu Xing walked beside Shen Qingyi.

When he reached the roadside, he habitually walked to the outside.

But he had only taken two steps when the girl grabbed his wrist.

"Um?"

Shen Qingyi frowned and pulled him further inside.

Why are you always so disobedient?

"Go inside."

Lu Xing glanced at the girl's serious expression and smiled helplessly.

"Okay..."

After saying that, Lu Xing obediently moved to the inside.

Shen Qingyi was finally satisfied.

She held his hand, her fingers tightening slightly.

Lu Xing also gripped the girl's slightly cold fingers tightly in return.

Upon reaching the entrance of the residential compound, Shen Qingyi took out her phone and hailed a car.

"You don't need to see me off, I'll just take a taxi."

"it is good."

Lu Xing nodded.

"Then I'll wait for the bus with you."

Shen Qingyi did not refuse.

"Remember to message me when you get home."

"Okay~"

"Don't forget."

"I won't forget~"

The two stood by the roadside, chatting idly.

The wind was blowing from the other side of the street.

Shen Qingyi moved closer to Lu Xing.

The driver had already accepted the order and was still a few hundred meters away.

She glanced down at the vehicle's location on her phone, then looked up and secretly glanced at Lu Xing.

Lu Xing was still looking at the intersection.

"Are we almost there?"

"kindness."

Shen Qingyi responded softly.

next moment……

She suddenly turned around and reached out to hug Lu Xing.

Lu Xing hadn't reacted yet.

The girl then tiptoed and gently kissed his lips.

The light from the streetlamp fell behind her.

The evening breeze lifted strands of Lu Xing's long, black hair, brushing against his cheeks.

Instantly separate.

Lu Xing's mind went blank for a moment.

Shen Qingyi released her grip, a sly smile hidden in her eyes.

Before he could react, the girl turned and walked quickly toward the roadside.

A white sedan happened to be parked on the side of the road.

Shen Qingyi opened the car door and turned back to wave at him.

"I'm leaving!"

"..."

Lu Xing subconsciously raised his hand and waved at her.

The car door closed.

The car quickly merged into the traffic and gradually disappeared at the end of the street.

Lu Xing remained standing in the same spot.

After a long while...

He then raised his hand and touched his lips.

Then, he laughed foolishly.

hey-hey……

However, Lu Xing only laughed for two seconds before suddenly coming to his senses.

wrong!

His expression turned serious, and he clenched his fist tightly.

Why do I always manage to get flirted with by her?

Each time, Shen Qingyi would launch a surprise attack and then quickly escape.

He was left standing there, stunned.

If this continues...

What face does Lu have left?

No!

Absolutely not...

I need to think of a way to show her how powerful I am!

……

Back at the guesthouse, Lu Xing went upstairs and opened the door.

The room was quiet.

After the girl left, the room, which wasn't very big to begin with, suddenly felt much emptier.

Lu Xing stood in the center of the room.

My gaze slowly swept from the kitchen and dining table to the sofa.

He took out his phone and sent a message to Shen Qingyi.

[Lu Xing: Be careful.]

After sending it, he sat down on the sofa.

I still have a message from Zhao Lin sent me this afternoon on WeChat.

That was a landscape photo of Wangjiang Mountain.

In the photo, the entire city is shrouded in a light mist.

The distant river surface was illuminated by the setting sun, breaking into a fine shimmer.

I have to say...

Zhao Lin's photography skills are indeed very strong.

Lu Xing casually saved the photo.

[Lu Xing: Not bad, Master Zhao.]

[Lu Xing: How about we take some pictures at Nanhe next time?]

Zhao Lin did not reply, and it was unclear what he was busy with.

Lu Xing didn't pay any attention. He scrolled through some videos and a new message popped up.

Shen Qingyi: I'm home!

Lu Xing's lips curled up in a smile.

[Lu Xing: That's good.]

After sending it, he thought about it.

He lowered his head and added another sentence.

[Lu Xing: The noodles were delicious, I want to eat them again next time.]

Shen Qingyi: Heh, you greedy devil.