Classmate Li Zhuangsheng doesn’t want to be reborn

"No, this Peach Blossom Spring is quite beautiful, isn't it?" Li Zhuangsheng turned his face away, trying to change the subject. "You can come here to play with Meng Ke and Xuanxuan in a couple of days."

"I heard you say the county town is very small, and you'll run into acquaintances every few steps," Qin Luanyu said calmly. "Are you sure you want to bring both of them out?"

Li Zhuangsheng was taken aback by these words, but quickly came to his senses. Herein lay a very real question: could he be with Hu Mengke openly and honestly?

Putting aside the distant future, even now, can he take his nominal sister-in-law and niece out for a day out alone? If they run into acquaintances, how should he explain it, and what will the other person think?

Even if he successfully divorces Hu Mengdie in the future, his relationship with Hu Mengke is not something to be proud of. People who know their family will look at them strangely, and who knows what they will say behind their backs.

The scene before him is the best example. He can't openly come to crowded places with Hu Mengke. At most, they can only take the child in the neighborhood or take a walk in a park where there are few people.

Li Zhuangsheng lowered his eyes and stubbornly said, "Well, why not... As for the future, I think there shouldn't be any problem. Second marriages are quite common now. I saw in the news that the divorce rate is almost 50% now."

Qin Luanyu glanced at him with a strange expression, then smiled and said nothing more. There was no need to argue with him anymore.

The two walked towards the parking area, and in the sunset, they saw two young girls sitting in front of the car taking selfies.

"Hey!"

Li Zhuangsheng quickly stepped forward to stop them. Taking a selfie wouldn't have been a problem, as Li Zhuangsheng had gotten used to it these past few days. But for them to be sitting on the hood of the car was indeed going too far. After all, it was Qin Luanyu's car, and most people couldn't afford to pay for the damage.

"Excuse me... is this your car?"

Upon seeing Li Zhuangsheng step forward and speak, the two girls immediately got out of the car, revealing ingratiating smiles.

"Don't get in the car directly." Li Zhuangsheng didn't answer, but just waved the car keys in his hand and shook his head to dissuade them.

"Is this really your car!" The two men's eyes lit up, and they took two steps forward, feeling awkward and uneasy. Their smiles became even more ingratiating. "I'm so sorry, this is the first time we've ever seen such a beautiful car!"

"It's okay, you can take pictures, but don't sit in the front of the car."

"Um, I'm so sorry!" The prettier girl twisted her hair, bit her lip, bent over, revealing her neckline, and asked, "Excuse me, handsome, where are you from?"

“I’m a local.” Li Zhuangsheng shook his head.

"You're local..." The girl's face showed a mixture of surprise and delight. "Me too! Me too! Can we... add each other as friends..."

"Brother Poor Guy, is that your friend?" Qin Luanyu walked up to Li Zhuangsheng with a smile and affectionately took his arm.

The two women opposite her were taken aback, scrutinizing the newcomer. She wore a blue denim dress, her features were exquisitely beautiful, her hair was shoulder-length, and she possessed a captivating blend of elegance and innocence—she was breathtakingly beautiful. Her posture was upright, her aura exceptional; she seemed like a superstar living in a filtered mirror.

What's even more eye-catching are the long, shapely legs beneath the skirt, truly works of art. Although only a small portion of the thighs are visible, their roundness and fullness are still evident. The calves, on the other hand, don't appear short or thick; instead, they are slender and toned, with no excess fat on the calves and the joints perfectly straight.

Faced with such a tall and beautiful woman, the two women instinctively shrank back.

"No, it's just for taking pictures..." Li Zhuangsheng said, looking at Qin Luanyu, and whispered, "I don't think the car is broken, can you take a look?"

Previously, when Qin Luanyu saw people taking pictures by the car, she never stopped them. On the contrary, she was willing to wait with Li Zhuangsheng for a while, which is why Li Zhuangsheng allowed the two of them to continue taking pictures.

"It's just for fun taking pictures, so don't be stingy." Qin Luanyu gently shook Li Zhuangsheng's arm, her tone almost coquettish. "It's just a pity to let them take pictures outside, why don't we let them get in the car and take a few more?"

"Isn't this your car? Why are you acting like it's mine?" Li Zhuangsheng chuckled inwardly, but since Qin Luanyu was being so magnanimous, he coughed lightly and said, "Would you like to sit in the car and take some pictures?"

"Is it really possible?"

The two women's initial tension and surprise vanished instantly, replaced by expressions of delight and excitement.

“Sure,” Li Zhuangsheng said, opening the car door.

Qin Luanyu patted him: "Since you've already let people take pictures from inside the car, why don't you let them open the convertible top too?"

Li Zhuangsheng had no choice but to do as he was told.

Seeing that the Ferrari was a hardtop convertible, the two women's eyes lit up, and they looked at Li Zhuangsheng with even more admiration and flattery.

Li Zhuangsheng and Qin Luanyu stood by the car, leisurely watching the two women take pictures. While taking photos, the two women kept trying to talk to Li Zhuangsheng, but he only gave half-hearted responses, clearly not wanting to answer.

The two women took many photos with great satisfaction and thanked Li Zhuangsheng repeatedly.

Li Zhuangsheng pointed at Qin Luanyu: "You should thank her, this is her..."

Qin Luanyu interrupted with a smile: "By the way, Brother Poor Guy, didn't they want to add you as a friend? Just add them if you want!"

Li Zhuangsheng looked at the two people whose faces showed hope, and turned his face slightly away: "My phone is dead, sorry!"

"Well, it seems like a pity." Qin Luanyu shrugged, looking at the two of them. "We'll have to add it next time, sorry!"

The two women looked embarrassed; they could tell that Li Zhuangsheng was politely declining. But at that moment, they seemed to have forgotten that it was Qin Luanyu who had asked them to get in the car to take pictures, and they secretly resented her.

Pah! You're obviously a gold digger, what are you showing off for? You're so pretty, all you know is how to hook up with rich guys. They're probably just playing around with you, they'll dump you when they're done. Do you really think some rich and handsome guy will marry you? Stop pretending to be the lady of the house!
"You're so silly!" Qin Luanyu leaned back leisurely in the passenger seat. "Why didn't you add her as a friend? Isn't that girl pretty? Why don't you take her out tonight? She's been giving you the eye, I can just take a taxi home!"

"Stop joking, people like your car." Li Zhuangsheng said irritably, "The paint job is on your car too."

"What's the difference? If you like it, I'll give it to you right now!"

"No thanks, I couldn't afford to raise it even if you gave it to me."

"Tsk tsk tsk..." Qin Luanyu clicked her tongue, "Hey, how did it feel just now?"

Li Zhuangsheng glanced at her sideways and asked, "How does it feel?"

"Those two were so eager to please you, they practically wanted to kneel down and kiss your feet!"

"They didn't adopt such a humble attitude, did they?"

"There are a lot of them, after all. If you're bold enough, take them to a hotel tonight, and they'll be licking your feet, tsk tsk tsk..."

"You're just a little girl who's never even held a man's hand, stop telling these dirty jokes!" "What little girl? You're a big sister!" Qin Luanyu glared at her. "Give me your right hand!"

Li Zhuangsheng extended his right hand, and Qin Luanyu immediately stepped forward and intertwined their fingers. "Look, what's the big deal? We've just held a man's hand!"

Li Zhuangsheng was speechless, his face slightly flushed. He thought to himself, "What's the big deal about this? I said you've never held my hand before you tried to pull me up, but if I said you're still a virgin, wouldn't you... cough cough, Li Zhuangsheng, don't bring your erotic fantasies into reality!"

In reality, if you say that, you'll only get the slap you love most!

"But those two really do try to please you, don't they?" Qin Luanyu added, "What do you think?"

"It feels... kind of awkward," Li Zhuangsheng said after a moment of silence.

"Only awkward? No sense of enjoyment?"

“Yes, it’s just awkward. If they were just envious, I probably would have felt good. But I hate it when people fawn over me like that. I don’t feel good, and I don’t feel proud of it. I feel ashamed,” Li Zhuangsheng said.

Qin Luanyu glanced sideways: "Why is that?"

Li Zhuangsheng thought for a long time, then gave a bitter smile: "Maybe it's because they feel unworthy of their position? Or maybe it's because they feel like they've become a feudal lord, a reactionary oppressor. But all people are born equal, at least in terms of human dignity."

"You said before that you never wash your feet, and that's why," Qin Luanyu chuckled softly.

"Foot washing..." Li Zhuangsheng blinked, thought for a moment, "Actually, I really don't think there's anything wrong with foot washing workers. They earn their living through labor and deserve respect. But I really wouldn't do foot washing; it feels a bit insulting... Isn't this a contradiction?"

"I understand, a wise man keeps his distance from the kitchen."

The two spoke softly as the sun completely set, night fell, and a faint fragrance filled the air.

"I've had so much fun these past few days, let's not go out tomorrow." Qin Luanyu chuckled. "Let's finish this novel first. Don't worry, novels are easy for you to pick up. There's no barrier to entry for online novels, you just need to grasp the basic rules. You're very talented, and with me as your mentor, we're a perfect match, straight to platinum!"

"Isn't that how you use the phrase 'a match made in heaven'?"

"How is that used?"

“That means…” Li Zhuangsheng was about to explain, but then he felt that Qin Luanyu was trying to tease him again, so he kept quiet. “I don’t know either, maybe it can be used like this.”

Qin Luanyu smiled smugly and said loudly, "See? I knew it! We're a match made in heaven!"

Li Zhuangsheng's cheek twitched slightly. He was 100% certain that the other party was doing it on purpose again. But this time, I won't respond to your words. Let's see how you tease me!
The two returned to their apartment building and spotted a familiar figure in the distance.

"Thank you, Jiang Qing!" Li Zhuangsheng waved.

"You've come at the right time! Here, help me with this!"

Xie Jiangqing handed the suitcase in her hand to Li Zhuangsheng.

"What's this...?" Li Zhuangsheng was completely confused. "You're moving?"

"Yeah, I want to move into your house! Is that okay?" Xie Jiangqing hummed.

Li Zhuangsheng blinked, puzzled, and asked, "Why did you move into my house...? I don't have any spare rooms..."

Xie Jiangqing sighed speechlessly and rolled her eyes: "I'm so stupid, I could cry. I came to see Mengdie. Hasn't Mengdie been in a bad mood these past few days? I'll move in and sleep with her to cheer her up!"

"Oh, oh, oh!" Li Zhuangsheng finally reacted, both surprised and delighted. "Great, great! That's really too much trouble for you, thank you so much!"

"Don't thank me! It's not like I did it for you!" Xie Jiangqing scoffed. "Mengdie and I are best friends. I did it for her, okay?"

"Mmmmmmm!"

Li Zhuangsheng happily accepted the bulging bag from the other party. He had been worried these past two days that Hu Mengdie wouldn't leave the house, and Hu Mengke, because of his relationship with him, was finding it difficult to reconcile with Hu Mengdie. Now that Xie Jiangqing was here, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief!

"Sister Xie brought so much stuff?" Qin Luanyu teased with a smile from the side. "If I didn't know better, I would have thought you were planning to move in and never leave."

"So what if I really move in and don't leave?" Xie Jiangqing didn't dare to confront Qin Luanyu directly, but after turning her face away, she could still say a few defiant words, "Li Zhuangsheng, you certainly don't mind, right?"

"Huh? You really want to stay at my house and not leave..."

Li Zhuangsheng was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself, "It's fine if you stay at my house, but if you really don't leave, isn't that a bit...?" But before he could finish speaking, he met Xie Jiangqing's threatening gaze, which seemed to say, "You've taken away my innocence that I've cherished for over twenty years. If you want to turn your back on me now, don't blame me for crying." He had no choice but to nod reluctantly.

"If you really want to stay at my house and not leave, that's fine too... My house is your house, don't be shy with me, haha!"

Xie Jiangqing then mustered her courage and glanced triumphantly at Qin Luanyu. Qin Luanyu raised an eyebrow, nodded, and gave a meaningful look:

"Brother PoJi, I didn't know you two were such good friends."

"Oh, right?" Li Zhuangsheng coughed lightly, "We've known each other since elementary school!"

"Yeah, we were even deskmates. That's what you call childhood sweethearts!"

Xie Jiangqing pouted and hummed.

Qin Luanyu smiled: "So you're childhood sweethearts, my apologies. But generally speaking, childhood sweethearts can only lose when faced with a new love interest, right?"

Xie Jiangqing frowned. She didn't understand these anime-style terms, but she vaguely grasped what Qin Luanyu was trying to say. She felt secretly annoyed.

Li Zhuangsheng glanced at Qin Luanyu and thought to himself, "What nonsense are you spouting now? Childhood sweetheart, a lover from heaven, you're making me sound like a harem anime protagonist!"
Besides, according to the character attributes, Xie Jiangqing is no ordinary childhood sweetheart!
"What's with that expression? Did I say something wrong?" Qin Luanyu noticed Li Zhuangsheng's strange expression and gently kicked his calf.

"That's right... But actually, Xie Jiangqing and I were deskmates for one semester six years ago, and we haven't seen each other much since. Strictly speaking, she's like a childhood sweetheart who fell from the sky."

Childhood sweethearts are usually no match for those who fall from the sky, but Xie Jiangqing is the most powerful childhood sweetheart who falls from the sky. She is a combination of childhood sweetheart and falling from the sky, which is even more invincible than the innate holy body and Dao embryo... If my life were a galgame, and there were girls with this kind of childhood sweetheart attribute, and I unlocked the accidental kiss event in the early stages, I would definitely push her first!

"Oh—" Qin Luanyu tilted her head and glanced at Xie Jiangqing, then gave a cold smile, "That's indeed quite impressive." (End of Chapter)