Having been given a second chance at life, who would still want to pursue her?

"Wow, how come Brother Ji says it so naturally? He even sounds a bit old-fashioned, but it really sounds so real."

"I think it's because Brother Ji has been secretly thinking about her for so long that he's starting to hallucinate!"

"Alright, alright, stop making a scene. Hurry up and finish your dinner so you can go back to evening study. The mock exam results are out!"

...

The sounds of joking and teasing came from the side until someone couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted them.

Lin Qingxue's face remained expressionless.

But a hint of anger flickered in those once calm eyes.

And this moment.

Without even looking around, Chen Jianji quickly reached out and touched himself.

The school uniform is both familiar and unfamiliar.

A young and strong body, and skin tanned to a wheat color by the sun.

Everything was reminding him of this.

He... really was reborn!

Chen Jianji panicked immediately.

"Xiao Tong... Xiao Tong!"

He shouted urgently.

At the same time, he was also whipping himself hard.

"Go back, quickly... let me go back!"

He was getting a little anxious.

Although the marriage and affection of so many years were fake.

But it's really with Xiaotong!

For the past three years, that tiny body and those innocent babbling sounds have filled every corner of the house.

Yes, the marriage was a failure.

But that doesn't stop him from having money and leisure time. After Lin Qingxue wakes up, he can calmly divorce her and live a peaceful life with his parents and daughter.

He... really didn't want to be reborn.

"Brother Ji, no! Don't do this. It's just another instance of passive-aggressive behavior. We've been through this for the past three years; it's not like you're going crazy!"

Zhang Ziliang quickly stepped forward and grabbed his hand.

Feeling the pain emanating from my body as I slapped myself earlier.

In addition, Zhang Ziliang was now gripping his arm tightly, creating a sense of tension.

Chen Jianji finally calmed down.

He stood there stunned for a while, then smiled silently.

It's good that Xiaotong wasn't born into their hypocritical family, so she doesn't have to endure the pain of separation.

She no longer has to face her mother, who treated her like a transaction and had no love for her.

She's only three years old, how could she possibly bear it?

perhaps...

This is the meaning of God giving him a second chance.

Chen Jianji pushed Zhang Ziliang's hand away, and then slowly looked at Lin Qingxue, who was still sitting in the dining chair without saying a word.

Her expression was cold, and her eyebrows furrowed even deeper.

Lin Qingxue always presented herself as aloof and indifferent, rarely revealing such an obvious expression in public.

Clearly, she was extremely uncomfortable being stared at like she was watching a play.

Just as she wrote in her diary, it made her feel nauseous.

Lin Qingxue, holding her tray and resting her elbows on the table, was about to get up and leave.

Chen Jianji still did not react.

Zhang Ziliang, who was standing to the side, became a little anxious and quickly leaned forward and whispered.

"Brother Ji, you've really angered someone this time."

"Fine, fine, just say it was my idea, I'll take the blame!"

Chen Jianji didn't say anything; he knew the other person wouldn't leave.

Lin Qingxue also wanted to take the food she had offered to Li Wenyan, who would be coming to the dining hall later.

He just kept looking at Lin Qingxue.

Looking at the woman he has loved for so many years.

She was very beautiful, even though she looked a little thin at the moment.

An eighteen-year-old girl is beautiful enough even without makeup, let alone Lin Qingxue.

A cool and aloof academic achiever, with a calm and composed demeanor that is unusual for his age. Even when wearing a faded school uniform, he remains impeccably clean.

Her long hair, whether tied up or hanging down, seemed to imbue the surrounding air with a delicate fragrance.

Eighteen-year-old Lin Qingxue was not yet as reserved and silent as she would become many years later.

At this moment, the slight anger in her eyes gradually turned into impatience.

This rare display of emotional fluctuation made Chan Kin-kei feel as if he were in another world.

In my previous life, during all those years I spent with myself.

She was never angry, nor did she ever smile.

Just like in her heart.

I've never had a self.

"Are you done talking?"

"If you've finished speaking, you can leave now."

Lin Qingxue's calm voice rang out.

Chen Jianji then slowly came to his senses.

He looked down at a plate on the table filled with meat and vegetables.

A self-deprecating smile tugged at the corner of Chen Jianji's mouth.

In the past two years, after each meal delivery, he would pester Lin Qingxue relentlessly. Although she did not accept his advances, she did not refuse either.

He simply finished his meal in silence and left, never touching the plate.

Chan Kin-kei had seen how she rejected others; it was very straightforward and decisive. Therefore, he believed that the other person also had feelings for him, but was just indifferent and shy.

After that, he stopped delivering meals as often and started delivering snacks instead.

But aside from the snacks that were shared among a group of classmates, which she would quietly accept, she never accepted snacks individually.

But this year, in the cafeteria, he accepted his plate in front of everyone.

Chen Jianji was overjoyed, feeling that his efforts had finally been worthwhile.

Lin Qingxue seemed to accept it from then on.

Chen Jianji knew perfectly well that all the food had ended up in Li Wenyan's stomach.

But he didn't notice anything unusual at the time.

Li Wenyan came to this high school in his senior year.

On the first day of school, Lin Qingxue showed him a level of closeness that was different from that shown to others.

Chen Jianji inquired about it and also received confirmation from Li Wenyan.

They were neighbors and grew up together.

Chen Jianji thought that Lin Qingxue was just helping out a fellow villager in a county town where she didn't know many people.

Moreover, seemingly out of fairness, Lin Qingxue would occasionally bring him breakfast when no one was watching.

Although he instructed Chen Jianji not to let anyone know, this was enough to make him ecstatic.

Believing that their efforts had been rewarded, they carefully and secretly hid it away, keeping it a secret between the two of them.

Chan Kin-kee was even relieved by this.

It was Li Wenyan who finally made Lin Qingxue soften her stance on his advances.

But unexpectedly...

It turns out that this man was the one Lin Qingxue had always held dear in her heart.

A second chance at life.

Chan Kin-kei won't be so foolish as to spend money on meals every day, only to end up benefiting another man.

He nodded, his response brief.

"it is good."

After saying that, he reached out, picked up the plate full of meat dishes, and turned to leave without hesitation.

Upon witnessing this scene.

Lin Qingxue was visibly stunned for a moment, and almost subconsciously her lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to say something.

But in the end, he swallowed it down, lowered his head again, and remained silent.

Zhang Ziliang, who was standing to the side, was bewildered for a moment before he finally realized what was happening and hurriedly jogged to catch up with Chen Jianji.

"Hey, Brother Ji, you're leaving, but why didn't you leave your plate? Doesn't that just ruin all the goodwill I've built up?"

Upon hearing this...

Chen Jianji paused, turned his head and glanced at it.

Lin Qingxue remained seated in her dining chair, seemingly oblivious to everything around her.

But Chen Jianji, who had shared a bed with her for many years, knew this.

Lin Qingxue would not leave amidst the teasing or gossip around her, as it would make her feel like she was being cowardly and timid.

In such a situation, perhaps many years later she will be able to remain calm and composed.

But her upright and stiff posture was merely a facade of composure.

Chen Jianji withdrew his gaze and said calmly.

"Feelings for him?"

"No matter how good you are to someone who only talks about deals and has a bland and indifferent personality, they will not develop any feelings for you."

"What?"

Zhang Ziliang was somewhat bewildered.

How could Brother Ji, who rushed to the cafeteria right after class, have changed so much in such a short time?

It's like... it's like she's become a completely different person?

Chen Jianji found a quiet corner to sit down.

Just as I placed the plate on the table, a commotion arose not far away.

"Look, isn't that Li Wenyan, Lin's fellow townsman?"

"To be honest, although I heard that his family is also struggling financially, he is fair-skinned and has a refined appearance. No wonder Lin treats him differently."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Brother Ji has already asked Lin. She and Li are neighbors, grew up together, and their families are close. Now they're in the same school, how could they not look after each other?"

......

Whispers could be heard from the surrounding area.

Chen Jianji also looked up.

A thin boy wearing glasses, whose school uniform was old but clean, slowly walked into the cafeteria.

this person.

This is the Ayan that Lin Qingxue wrote about countless times in her diary.

Her childhood sweetheart, Li Wenyan.

......