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

Time seemed to slow down all of a sudden.

Lu Xing goes to class every day, occasionally goes to the library to sit for a while, but spends most of his time sticking with Shen Qingyi.

Lin Yuanzhou was still in charge of making noise, and Zhao Lin was still slumped over like a salted fish.

Zhou Lian was as busy as ever, and he was almost never seen in the dormitory.

Ordinary yet lively, just like what university life should be like.

Several more days passed like this.

That morning.

Lu Xing had just finished a class and was walking out of the classroom when his phone suddenly vibrated.

He subconsciously assumed it was a message from Shen Qingyi.

Over the past few days, the two have almost developed a strange tacit understanding.

As soon as the bell rings to signal the end of get out of class, news about Shen Qingyi will most likely appear on time.

Sometimes I would ask him if get out of class was over, and sometimes I would say nothing at all, just send him a GIF of a little person poking his finger.

This time, however, he picked up his phone and looked at it, only to find that the message wasn't from the girl.

It was counselor Chen Jing.

Chen Jing: [Lu Xing, the school has basically finalized the arrangements for the competition.]

Chen Jing: [The registration channel opens today, but the college will organize a preliminary selection round first.]

Chen Jing: [Only those who pass the preliminary rounds are eligible to participate in the subsequent official competitions.]

Chen Jing: [Furthermore, the competition has been confirmed as an individual event; team formation is not allowed.]

Chen Jing: [If you're still interested, you can register on this website first.]

A link is also attached below.

Lu Xing stopped and stood at the edge of the corridor, making way for the students behind him who were walking out.

He looked down at the messages on the screen, a slight thought stirring within him.

Individual competition...

Upon seeing these three words, Lu Xing actually breathed a sigh of relief.

He prefers individual competitions to team events.

Teamwork may seem like a case of "more people, more power."

But this is contingent on everyone on the team being able to play their part in the right way.

If any link in the chain is lagging behind, it can often be more troublesome than going it alone.

Bonuses, resume, potential future opportunities...

He didn't want to rely on any uncertainties; he preferred to be in control himself.

Lu Xing replied to Chen Jing:

Lu Xing: [Received, thank you teacher, I'll register now.]

After sending the message, he clicked on the link.

The webpage didn't load very quickly, and the page had a somewhat simple, academic feel to it.

White background with blue lettering, topped with the Jiangcheng University logo, and below it a bold title—

"Jiangcheng University Freshman Challenge Selection Competition Registration System"

Lu Xing burst out laughing.

It's obvious that the college specifically hired a few senior students to create this registration website.

The page isn't exactly sophisticated, but it has everything you need.

Name, College, Major, Class, Student ID, Contact Number...

Below that is a section for "Whether you have competition experience".

Lu Xing thought for a moment and filled in "none".

Strictly speaking, his current body does not have any formal competitive experience.

After filling in the information, Lu Xing checked it again to make sure there were no mistakes, and then clicked submit.

A message pops up on the page.

Registration successful. Please wait for notification of the selection round.

However, when he put his phone away, his gaze inadvertently swept over the time in the upper right corner of the screen.

Lu Xing's expression froze for a moment.

broken.

He and Shen Qingyi had arranged to meet at the cafeteria entrance after class today.

The girl was probably already waiting for him at the cafeteria entrance for a while.

It's over.

Lu Xing immediately put his phone back in his pocket and hurriedly ran towards the stairwell.

There were still many students in the corridor, so he couldn't run too fast and could only try to quicken his pace.

Once outside the teaching building, Lu Xing finally picked up speed and hurried along the tree-lined path toward the cafeteria.

The weather at midday was still somewhat muggy.

The sun was shining on my body, and soon a fine sweat appeared on my forehead.

When Lu Xing arrived at the cafeteria entrance, Shen Qingyi was standing under a tree, scrolling through her phone with her head down, looking bored.

Today she was wearing a sky-blue JK uniform, and her long, smooth hair was tied with a big pink bow.

Students came and went in a constant stream around the area.

Even when she was just standing there quietly, she still attracted countless subtle glances.

Lu Xing paused, then walked over, panting.

"Qingyi".

Shen Qingyi heard the sound and looked up.

Seeing that Lu Xing was panting heavily and sweat was still on his forehead, she subconsciously rummaged through her bag for tissues.

Then, the girl took a tissue and wiped his sweat.

When the tissue touches the skin, it has a slightly ticklish sensation.

Lu Xing wanted to explain, but when she wiped him like that, the words he had just organized in his mind instantly got stuck.

However, the next second, Shen Qingyi seemed to suddenly remember something and hummed softly again.

She stuffed the tissue into Lu Xing's hand and turned her head slightly away.

"Wipe it yourself."

Lu Xing looked down at the tissue in his hand, feeling both amused and exasperated.

He caught his breath before speaking softly:

"Sorry, something came up just now."

Shen Qingyi glanced at him sideways and pouted slightly:

"What's wrong?"

"It can be more important than my girlfriend."

Her tone didn't sound like she was really angry, but rather a bit accusatory.

Lu Xing explained honestly:

"My advisor messaged me saying that I can register for that competition now."

"I filled out some registration information in the hallway just now, so I was delayed for a while."

After he finished speaking, he immediately added:

"To make it up to you, I'll treat you to something to drink later."

Shen Qingyi's eyelashes fluttered.

Upon hearing that it was about a competition, her initial frustration vanished instantly.

She turned her head and looked at Lu Xing curiously:

"Is it the competition you mentioned you wanted to participate in before?"

Lu Xing nodded.

"Um."

"But this isn't the official competition yet."

He said:

"The school probably set up a preliminary selection process to prevent just anyone from coming and wasting space and resources."

"Only those who pass the preliminary rounds can participate in the subsequent official competitions."

Shen Qingyi gave a soft "Oh".

The two walked toward the cafeteria while talking.

At lunchtime, long queues had already formed in the cafeteria, and the air was filled with the aroma of food and the sounds of students chatting and laughing.

Shen Qingyi followed Lu Xing, her gaze fixed on his profile.

The boy still had some sweat on his forehead, but his eyes looked very serious.

His entire demeanor changes whenever the competition is mentioned.

It looks exactly like it...

What will he be like in his future working years?

Shen Qingyi frowned slightly.

Lu Xing was turning his head to glance at his lovely girlfriend when he caught her in that very moment.

He froze for a moment.

"What's wrong?"

Shen Qingyi immediately snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head.

"It's nothing."

She smiled, her voice regaining its usual lightness:

"I just feel like you seem...very hardworking?"

Lu Xing paused for a moment.

However, he quickly smiled and said:

"Of course."

Lu Xing said, feigning nonchalance:

"Even if it's not for the prize money, you should at least try your best for that mystery grand prize you mentioned, right?"

Upon hearing the words "mystery grand prize," Shen Qingyi was visibly taken aback.

Then, she laughed somewhat helplessly.

"You still remember this?"

"Of course I remember."

Lu Xing was very serious:

"How could I forget a reward my girlfriend promised herself?"

Seeing his serious expression, Shen Qingyi's lips curled up again.

But the smile didn't last long before a doubt quietly crept into her mind.

Why did he actually go and participate in this competition?

it's wired.

Lu Xing clearly said that he didn't work hard in college...

Shen Qingyi pursed her lips.

Did he participate in this competition before?

then……

Did the unsatisfactory results discourage you and cause you to become lazy in college?

Based on her understanding of Lu Xing, he didn't seem like the kind of person whose confidence would be crushed by just one competition.

He's incredibly stubborn.

Even though her eyes were bloodshot from exhaustion, she would still smile and tell her it was nothing.

He already had a lot on his shoulders, but he always habitually left her with the easy side.

Even back then...

Shen Qingyi's thoughts suddenly stopped.

It was as if an invisible hand had suddenly gripped her heart.

The fragmented images surged up again without warning.

Her breath hitched for a moment.

The next second, Shen Qingyi's hands, hanging by her sides, quietly clenched.

The fingernails dug deep into the soft flesh of the palm, leaving red marks.

The pain allowed her to barely escape from those chaotic images.

Shen Qingyi took a deep breath and slowly loosened her clenched hands.

She raised her head and looked at Lu Xing beside her.

The idiot was still staring at the menu in the window, seriously agonizing over what to eat for lunch.

He didn't notice the girl's brief moment of distraction.

Shen Qingyi looked at him for a while, then suddenly said softly:

"Student Lu."

"Um?"

Lu Xing turned around.

Shen Qingyi's eyes crinkled into a smile, her voice soft yet exceptionally earnest:

Good luck in the game!

Lu Xing paused for a moment, then laughed.

"rest assured."

"I will do everything I can to get the reward."

Shen Qingyi blinked and said playfully:

"Are you hoping for the cash prize, or the mystery reward?"

Lu Xing didn't even think about it:

"Of course we want them all."

Children make choices; adults take it all.

Shen Qingyi looked at him and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Greedy devil."

Who is it?