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

These words were spoken.

Lin Qingxue's body stiffened slightly, and there was a very subtle change in her expression.

She pursed her lips slightly, and her hand holding the pen tightened slightly.

Chen Jianji looked at her expression, especially her slightly pale cheeks.

Knowing Lin Qingxue well, he knew that she was in an embarrassing situation because she had been exposed.

Because of the clothes the other person is wearing now.

is his.

That was when I was in my second year of high school.

In an accident, Lin Qingxue spilled food, and her white school uniform was splattered with oil stains that she couldn't wash off.

At the time, she didn't have the money to buy a new school uniform, and wore that black, oil-stained dress for several days.

Despite her strong sense of self-respect, she hesitated to order a new school uniform because she was short of money.

It wasn't until Chan Kin-kei took the initiative to order a set from her, saying he wanted to wear it.

When the school uniforms are handed out.

It was around the time when Chan Kin-kei had just helped her find a part-time job.

Of course, this applies to both cell phones and school uniforms.

Lin Qingxue gave him all the money.

No loss, no debt, even, it's fair.

So at this moment.

Although Lin Qingxue's palms were clenched, she still looked calmly at Chen Jianji and slowly spoke.

"But this one is new."

Chen Jianji smiled silently.

"You mean it's shameful to wear old clothes?"

These words were spoken.

Lin Qingxue's expression was visibly tense.

Seeing her like this, Chen Jianji knew that she had remembered.

I remembered that the school uniform Li Wenyan was wearing now was the old one.

His family was not well-off.

Lin Qingxue had excellent grades, so she was exempted from tuition fees and received a subsidy.

However, Li Wenyan's grades were only average to above average, and his family could hardly afford to pay for his tuition and living expenses.

Tuition and accommodation fees are both difficult to pay.

Even the cost of school uniforms was covered by Chen Jianji finding someone with bangs who was similar in build to him and buying two sets of old school uniforms at half price.

It's embarrassing to wear an old school uniform.

The most embarrassing one was Li Wenyan, who couldn't even afford an old school uniform.

"I..."

Lin Qingxue opened her mouth, but her voice was strained and she couldn't utter a single word.

After a long while, her hand holding the pen fell limply to her side.

The sound was very soft.

"I did not mean that."

Just as she opened her mouth...

Chen Jianji, however, had already grabbed Zhang Xinyi's hand and brushed past her.

Lin Qingxue stood there, stunned.

All I could feel was the intense heat rushing past.

Then a cool breeze rushed to surround her instantly.

The weather was originally hot and irritating.

Surprisingly, at this moment, the cold was so intense that it made one feel a chill run straight to the heart.

She didn't know why she had asked or said those questions.

Lin Qingxue lowered her eyes, her grip on the pen tightening and loosening repeatedly.

It seems to be questioning, and also questioning itself.

"What...was I thinking just now?"

Lin Qingxue felt that her mind was a complete mess.

Many things were mixed together, seemingly turning into a blank space.

Right now, she only had one thought in her mind.

This is the small canteen where the teachers eat.

It's so cold with the air conditioning on.

......

Until I walked out of the corner and arrived at the entrance of the canteen.

Chen Jianji suddenly felt a force behind him, forcing him to stop.

"Hey, you're hurting me!"

Zhang Xinyi's dissatisfied voice came through.

Chen Jianji then realized that he had used too much force.

He quickly let go.

"What are you doing? Why are you so afraid of her?!"

Zhang Xinyi rubbed her wrist and looked at him with a frown.

Chen Jianji shrugged and explained.

"I'm not afraid of her, I'm just afraid the cafeteria will close if it gets late. It's already this late, almost time for lunch break."

"laugh!"

Zhang Xinyi glared at him.

"Keep bragging."

"Every time you see her like that, it's like she's some kind of... something."

"And the way she looked at you just now was off too. You two must be hiding something from me, right?"

"If you really hate her now, do you want me to help you get revenge?!"

Her eyes sparkled with gossip and a hint of eagerness.

Chen Jianji looked somewhat helpless.

For more than two years.

He and Lin Qingxue do indeed share many memories that only the two of them know.

But that's all.

Actually, to be honest...

Lin Qingxue didn't owe him anything.

She is a good homemaker and takes good care of her family; she is not greedy or selfish.

She would do as asked to spend more time with her daughter.

The only bad thing is that I don't love myself.

This is also what makes Chan Kin-kei most upset.

Is it because he can't find someone who loves him?

Why must you, Lin Qingxue, marry me to repay a debt of gratitude?

He didn't force anyone.

If you're unwilling, or if you have someone else in your heart, you can simply return the money.

Can't a top student from Tsinghua University repay 100,000 yuan?

Chen Jianji became increasingly agitated as he thought about it.

He instinctively raised his hand and flicked Zhang Xinyi on the head.

"What's with all this talk about venting your anger? Girls shouldn't learn bad habits."

"Come on, I'll treat you to the best food!"

Zhang Xinyi stared blankly as she covered her forehead.

"Keep up!"

Chen Jianji was already walking ahead, waving at him.

At this point, only a few people remained in the canteen.

The tall, slender figure of the boy stood in the light and shadow, reaching out his hand to her.

Zhang Xinyi's eyes flickered, and she subconsciously lifted her foot, but she still muttered something under her breath.

"Pah! You're not my brother! Don't claim to be my brother at school!!"

"I don't want such an embarrassing relative like you!"

Chen Jianji led her past each food serving window to see what dishes were available.

He gave a perfunctory laugh.

"Okay, okay, I'm not your brother. We're new friends and classmates who just met today, alright?"

"Would you like some braised pork?"

"It's too greasy, I don't want to eat it."

"That one, bitter melon stir-fried with eggs, it's good for cooling down in the summer."

"I can't stand hardship."

"So you want something sweet? How about sweet and sour pork ribs?"

"No, it's fried, it'll hurt my throat."

Chen Jianji's eye twitched.

You won't eat this or that? You're giving me too much credit, aren't you?

He watched as Zhang Xinyi looked at the food in the cafeteria with obvious disdain.

Finally, unable to bear it any longer, he waved his hand and said to the cafeteria lady.

"Auntie, give me two of everything you just mentioned, swipe my card."

The aunt seemed to recognize Chen Jianji. She glanced at the girl standing next to her and couldn't help but tease her.

"Hey, why didn't you come with your female classmate today? Did you choose someone else?"

Chen Jianji was taken aback, then pretended to have a stern face and said.

"Auntie, if I really changed it, you've ruined my chances. Don't say that again next time."

Perhaps because it was close to the cafeteria's closing time, the cafeteria lady came over for a chat.

He explained with a smile as he scooped up the vegetables.

"Even if I don't tell you, you students can easily find out by asking around."

"I just noticed you were acting strangely this time. It's the first time you've arrived so late, and you weren't with that female classmate from before, so I asked you a question."

Chen Jianji took the tray she handed him, smiled, and casually chatted.

"It's nothing, I've just figured it out. If she doesn't eat it, other people might."

As he spoke, he handed the tray to Zhang Xinyi and asked.

"You agree, right?"

Chen Jianji winked at her.

The meaning is clear: Give me some face, let me show off a bit.

However, Zhang Xinyi seemed not to notice his gaze.

As he looked at the food on the tray, his expression of disgust grew even stronger.

"laugh."

"I don't want to eat it."

......