Classmate Li Zhuangsheng doesn’t want to be reborn

Chapter 676

"School is about to start, and it's still so hot."

As the two came out of the school, Li Zhuangsheng tilted his head slightly.

“Yes, yes…it is indeed very hot,” Yi Yunshui agreed.

"Have an ice cream," Li Zhuangsheng said, looking at the small shop next to him.

"Mmm." Yi Yunshui nodded.

"It's a good thing you don't have to do military training this year, otherwise you would have been sunburnt to death."

"Well, because I did military training last year..."

The two walked down the street with ice cream in their hands. Since it was still summer vacation, there weren't many people on the street.

“Actually, I think it’s okay if you don’t go to school,” Li Zhuangsheng said.

Yi Yunshui stared at him in surprise.

“I’ve told you before, and I still think this way. If you’re not feeling well, you don’t have to force yourself to go back to school right away.” Li Zhuangsheng smiled gently. “You can continue to live with us and choose to go back to school when you feel ready.”

Yi Yunshui bit her lip, seemingly struggling to breathe, and placed her hand on her chest for a long, long time before finally saying, "I...I...I can do it now!"

"Really? It's only been a little over half a month. You didn't push yourself?"

“I want to meet your expectations, brother. I know you want me to go to school healthy and strong, just like other girls.”

"No, I'd rather you choose a lifestyle that makes you comfortable!"

"No, no!" Yi Yunshui gasped for breath, interrupting with difficulty, "This is the lifestyle I want most in my heart!"

Li Zhuangsheng looked at her calmly and gently took her hand.

"Brother, I want to stay by your side too. I really, I don't want to be separated from you!" Yi Yunshui bit her lip and smiled bitterly. "I've thought more than once that I can be a little willful, right? I have depression, and you would definitely feel sorry for me!"

“But I can’t do that. I can’t be too willful. I don’t want to cause you trouble. I can’t make things difficult for you just because I’m sick. I know you have a lot to do, but you still have to spare some energy to take care of me.”

"Brother, I like you. I want to prove to you that I can be a healthy and independent person... and then like you!"

The hot summer breeze rustled through the trees as Yi Yunshui, sobbing yet resolute, confessed her love to Li Zhuangsheng.

Li Zhuangsheng silently hugged her.

"I was really unhappy when I got home the other day. I was so afraid you would dislike me."

Why would I dislike you?

"I'm so afraid that you'll look down on me too, since you're watching me and getting scolded by my dad."

Being so scorned by her own father in front of her beloved plunged Yi Yunshui into a deep sense of inferiority. She couldn't quite explain why she felt inferior; although she was being scolded, she didn't feel ashamed, but she was afraid that Li Zhuangsheng would also look down on her.

Perhaps she was afraid of being seen through by Li Zhuangsheng, even though he already knew. She was someone no one loved, so there was no need to care too much about her, because she wasn't worth it.

"Why would I look down on you? I wouldn't look down on you, it's not your fault."

“Only you would say that to me.” Yi Yunshui grinned, revealing an ugly smile. “Only you would love me.” “How could that be? Your parents must love you too.” Li Zhuangsheng cupped Yi Yunshui’s face, pondering for a long time. “They’re just not good at expressing themselves.”

Yi Yunshui bit her lip and smiled, tears streaming down her face: "What's so great about being praised by the teacher? They got a perfect score. What's so great about getting a perfect score? Can you get a perfect score every time? What's so great about winning a Mandarin competition? Can't you compare your grades? What's so great about receiving a love letter? It's disgusting! Can't you use your energy for something worthwhile? What's so great about getting into the top high school? They're all on free tuition..."

"Alright, alright... it's all in the past." Li Zhuangsheng was stunned for a while before he came back to his senses.

He couldn't help but interrupt Yi Yunshui, not wanting to listen anymore. He felt very sad, clearly very sad, yet powerless to change anything, because it was a fait accompli. This made him feel frustrated and powerless.

Yi Yunshui's body trembled, but she smiled and said, "It's all your fault. Your father and I didn't divorce because of you. It's all your fault. Why did your classmates only scold you and not others? It's all your fault. We spent money on tutoring, but your grades still didn't improve. It's all your fault. That's why we have to live frugally. It's all your fault. You made us unable to hold our heads up in front of your relatives..."

"Alright, that's enough, stop talking!" Li Zhuangsheng hugged Yi Yunshui tightly, his brows furrowed, almost pleading.

“It’s all your fault. You’re the one who gets bullied because you like to dress up. Can you please stop embarrassing us?” Yi Yunshui said.

"Stop talking, stop talking..."

"Brother, are you sad for me?" Yi Yunshui asked softly, tears streaming down her face. "Thank you. Only you would truly be sad for me."

"Brother, I know you don't like me that much, I know you love someone else, but I beg you, even just a little bit, can I have even the smallest place in your heart? Really, just a tiny bit is enough, even one percent will do, I will love you one hundred percent. It's a good deal, isn't it?"

……

When Li Xiuyu returned home that evening, Yi Yunshui was playing games on the computer. Li Zhuangsheng was browsing the news on another computer.

"You're back!" Yi Yunshui said with a smile.

Li Xiuyu raised an eyebrow at Li Zhuangsheng: "Congratulations, you slept with him?"

Yi Yunshui quickly defended him, a blush of happiness rising on her face: "Don't blame him, it was my own choice. I told my brother that I would go to school happily from now on, as long as he loves me even a little bit."

Her current anxieties stemmed from her unease about the present situation. She was especially afraid that Li Zhuangsheng would abandon her once she returned to school and regained her "health." But now, Li Zhuangsheng had finally given her a promise.

"Then you can rest assured, he's the kind of man who will definitely take responsibility after sleeping with someone," Li Xiuyu said casually.

Yi Yunshui nodded and took a shower before going to bed.

"You got off easy, Daoist Yin Zhiping. You've even gotten Little Dragon Girl." Li Xiuyu rolled over on the bed, turning his back to Li Zhuangsheng.

"Your words are rather sarcastic. Besides, his name is Zhen Zhibing now."

"Although I hope you can get closer to her... I don't actually like her very much."

"What do you mean?"

"You don't really know her, after all, you haven't known each other for very long," Li Xiuyu said casually. "She's actually a very difficult person to get along with."

"It's one thing for others to say that, but you have to say it too?"

Li Zhuangsheng is funny; Yi Yunshui was practically Li Xiuyu's lapdog back in high school.

“She has a rather extreme personality; she’s either extremely cold or extremely hot, unconditionally hot.” ​​Li Xiuyu thought for a moment, then frowned and concluded, “I feel like she’s not very good at loving people.”

"That's because no one had ever taught her how to love before."

(End of this chapter)