Reborn, Who Needs Romance?
Chapter 22

He Shone Throughout the Summer

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August 20th, Class Two of Senior Year organized another class reunion, this time at Jin Dingxuan.

Almost everyone came, except for those who failed and were retaking the exam.

Of course, there was also someone who neither failed nor gave any face, and that was Jiang Qin.

However, this time, neither Qin Ziang nor Yu Shasha, nor anyone else, brought up Jiang Qin's name. They even deliberately avoided his existence during their conversations.

What a joke, why mention him? He wasn't the loser who got rejected after confessing his love anymore!

He now had hundreds of thousands in hand, running a bar and making various investments. Why bring up the topic now, only to have Guo Zihang act as his adopted son and show off?

"Huiru, I heard Jiang Qin deleted Siqi's QQ?"

Wang Huiru sighed, "I asked Siqi, and he did delete it."

Yu Shasha couldn't help but steal a glance at Chu Siqi, "Does Siqi still not know about Feng Nanshu?"

"She doesn't, but don't go spreading it around. If Siqi finds out, with her personality, wouldn't she fight with Jiang Qin? She always thought Jiang Qin still liked her, how could she allow him to like someone else!"

"But this can't go on forever, she'll find out eventually."

Wang Huiru lowered her voice, "I asked Siqi, and she only has some good feelings for Jiang Qin, not really love. So I think Jiang Qin is right, these feelings won't last long and will soon fade away. Then, they'll forget each other, and maybe even turn hostility into friendship."

Yu Shasha looked at Wang Huiru in surprise, "Huiru, have you never been in love? How are you like a relationship guru?"

"Haven't I seen pigs run even if I haven't eaten pork?"

"Then I'll have to ask you for advice on relationship problems in the future."

Wang Huiru's cheeks flushed, and then she sighed, "Do you think Siqi and Jiang Qin still have a chance? Actually, I think Jiang Qin is pretty good."

Yu Shasha regretted bringing this up, "I used to think Jiang Qin was just a bookworm, who knew he was so high-level. Do you remember that day at the bar? The bartenders called him 'Brother Jiang' and bowed to him. I thought he was going to mesmerize me, I couldn't help but want to squeal when I stood next to him."

"Then, should we try to match them up again?"

"It's useless."

"Why?"

"You have to understand, the opponent you're facing isn't just anyone, it's Feng Nanshu!"

Wang Huiru was a little unconvinced, "Jiang Qin said he and Feng Nanshu are just friends."

Yu Shasha pouted after hearing this, "In three years of high school, has Feng Nanshu ever had any friends? The problem isn't the identity, it's that Jiang Qin is Feng Nanshu's only one. Do you understand the value of the word 'only'?"

"That's true..."

"But we don't need to worry too much, we're going to college soon, maybe Siqi will immediately find a boyfriend who's even better than Jiang Qin!"

Yu Shasha paused slightly after saying this, then exchanged a glance with Wang Huiru, and then they both fell silent.

Could there be a guy in college who's better than Jiang Qin?

As soon as high school ended, those guys started spending whole nights in internet cafes, talking about point cards, ghost jumps, and stair climbing.

On the other hand, what about Jiang Qin? He started doing business from day one, quietly earning hundreds of thousands, and even won over the high and cold moonlight that countless people dreamed of.

Yu Shasha and Wang Huiru suddenly had a feeling that they were no longer just worrying about Chu Siqi's future, because Jiang Qin's existence not only affected Chu Siqi, but also affected their views on choosing a partner.

In the future, when they entered college, they would inevitably compare the guys they met with Jiang Qin.

He talks to you about summer vacation, and you'll remember a guy who quietly shone throughout the summer.

He takes you to see a movie, and you'll remember the days of watching the Olympics with everyone, when all the bartenders in the bar called that guy 'Brother'.

Even if he takes you to the pedestrian street, you'll remember a guy who bought and sold things, earning two hundred yuan with just one address.

Girls are thoughtful and used to comparing, but the comparisons almost always lead to hurt.

"I'm done for, I don't think I'll find a boyfriend in college."

"Yeah, they all seem so childish."

Yu Shasha suddenly thought of something, "Huiru, did you also apply to Linchuan University?"

Wang Huiru nodded, "Siqi and I have similar grades, so we decided to keep each other company."

"Jiang Qin is also at Linchuan University? Then your entire university life is doomed. You'll definitely not find a boyfriend, because without comparison, there's no harm!"

"Please, I'm at the East Campus. Jiang Qin applied to the School of Finance at the main campus. You have to cross the overpass and walk a long way to get there. There's no chance of meeting him at all."

They chatted about this and that, and the gathering gradually approached its end.

At this moment, someone brought up old times, and the atmosphere in the private room suddenly became sad.

In fact, they all knew in their hearts that after this summer, there would be few opportunities to gather together like this again.

Everyone would have new friends, new classmates, and new everything.

Even good friends would gradually drift apart after going their separate ways. This was a necessary part of growing up, which was sad but unstoppable.

"Chen Xiuxiu!"

"I..."

"I like you, I've liked you for a long, long time!"

"Although I know confessing at this time is inappropriate, I still hope you'll be my girlfriend!"

The sports committee member, Yang Taisong, downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, finally saying what he had been holding back for a long time. His loud voice startled everyone present.

Across from Yang Taisong, the girl named Chen Xiuxiu was blushing, flustered and at a loss, but finally mustered the courage to say sorry.

Hearing this question and answer, all the classmates present couldn't help but sigh.

They thought there would be another couple in the class, but they didn't expect it to end without a beginning. But that's youth, because it's fearless, it seems so precious.

After the party broke up, the people in the class began to split into small groups. Some planned to go online together, and some planned to wander around.

Chu Siqi hadn't spoken all night, and only opened her mouth after she, Wang Huiru, and Yu Shasha came out alone.

"Why didn't Chen Xiuxiu agree to Yang Taisong just now? The class used to gossip about them all the time."

"Isn't that simple? Because she doesn't like him."

"Yeah, if you don't like someone, you refuse them. The two can still be friends."

"Then what's wrong with Jiang Qin? What disease did he catch that he hasn't paid attention to me all summer?"

"Siqi, listen to me, forget Jiang Qin. Anyway, you don't like him either."

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