Classmate Li Zhuangsheng doesn’t want to be reborn

Li Zhuangsheng stared blankly at his computer desktop. He tried sending out a newly written chapter of his novel, and the feedback was actually pretty good. At least no one asked him to go home and feed the pigs anymore.

This result filled Li Zhuangsheng with mixed feelings of surprise and delight. Although this chapter was written under Qin Luanyu's guidance, it was at least his own work.

He has now roughly mastered the techniques of writing novels, but his writing speed is still relatively slow and his style is not yet fully mature. However, according to Qin Luanyu, he should be able to recover about 80% or 90% of his previous level within a year or two. The remaining slight gap will have to be gradually bridged through time and daily accumulation.

"How's the feedback? No problems, right?"

Qin Luanyu and Li Xiuyu pushed open the door and entered. Qin Luanyu swaggered over and sat down next to Li Zhuangsheng.

“Hmm…indeed, not many people are criticizing anymore…” Li Zhuangsheng sighed, seemingly wanting to laugh but holding it back. “However, it’s also possible that the level was too low before…so now that it’s a little better, people stop criticizing.”

"You've already shown the initial ability to serialize a novel," Qin Luanyu said.

"Really? I've only been learning for a few days..."

"It's always easier for people to repeat the paths they've already walked, especially since writing novels is that simple... Of course, it's also possible that you have a talent for it?"

"Talent is such a mysterious thing..."

"Think about it, Tiancan Tudou became a newcomer king with his first book and a god-like figure with his second, reaching the pinnacle of online literature. Compared to him, isn't your little bit of talent understandable?"

Li Zhuangsheng nodded in understanding: "That's true."

Compared to Tiancan Tudou's talent, he himself is just a small-time Karami. But it is precisely because he is a small-time Karami that people can feel at ease about his authenticity.

Qin Luanyu smiled leisurely and patted Li Zhuangsheng on the shoulder: "Alright, you can start figuring out how to update your novel from now on, young man! It's okay to experience setbacks, these are all good experiences for your life!"

"Yes, yes, that's right!"

The lack of negative reviews for the latest chapter restored some of Li Zhuangsheng's confidence. He grinned, feeling a little smug at the thought that he could actually be considered an online "writer".

Seeing this, Qin Luanyu smiled and thought to herself that people always need to be financially independent. Otherwise, they will lack a lot of courage.

This is why she wanted to encourage Li Zhuangsheng to regain this ability as soon as possible, and then confess her feelings to him.

This is especially important to Li Zhuangsheng.

"I plan to pause this book and start a new one." Li Zhuangsheng was eager to try, but also a little embarrassed. "I feel that continuing to write this book now would be like adding a superfluous ending. I'll rewrite it when I feel it's ready!"

"I'm just afraid you won't want to write it anymore," Qin Luanyu said with a smile.

"why?"

"If I stop updating for too long, I will lose a lot of readers, so I will naturally want to stop."

Li Zhuangsheng declared firmly, "I won't cut it; I have moral principles!"

Qin Luanyu tapped Li Zhuangsheng's nose, a half-smile on her face: "Brother Li Zhuangsheng, don't overestimate yourself."

Li Zhuangsheng was speechless. He didn't think he was that kind of person, but the facts showed that he seemed to be.

Just like how he felt he shouldn't marry Hu Mengdie, but he still did. "The past me is dead, now I've changed completely!" Li Zhuangsheng said angrily, "From today onwards, I will turn over a new leaf and start anew, never again cutting off books or leaving unfinished projects!"

“I’ve heard you say that eight hundred times…” Qin Luanyu sighed, “You make grand pronouncements before starting a new book, spout nonsense while writing it, and remain silent after the book is discontinued.”

Li Zhuangsheng's lips twitched slightly. Damn it, they actually don't believe me! You just wait! I won't argue now, I'll prove them wrong with reality!

……

At dinner time, Li Zhuangsheng buried his head in his food, Hu Mengdie remained silent, and Xie Jiangqing stayed far away from her, her head bowed and barely lifting, looking like a thief.

Hu Mengke looked around, then gazed longingly at Li Zhuangsheng. Li Zhuangsheng was in a good mood, but had no one to confide in.

He suddenly understood why Qin Luanyu always said such strange things. He had thought that Qin Luanyu was just trying to introduce herself, but in fact she was introducing herself to Li Zhuangsheng.

After awkwardly finishing a dinner in a strange atmosphere, Li Zhuangsheng returned to his study.

Qin Luanyu wasn't there, and the other party made it clear that she wasn't in a hurry for Li Zhuangsheng to express his opinion. She didn't even care if Li Zhuangsheng dated Xie Jiangqing; as she said, she just wanted to be the last one.

"The sound of you typing so softly, you seem distracted. What are you thinking about?" Li Xiuyu walked over to Li Zhuangsheng and tapped his head.

Li Zhuangsheng glanced back, took a deep breath, but then let it go.

"It's nothing." Li Zhuangsheng turned back to continue typing.

"What did Xie Jiangqing say to you? Did she confess her feelings to you? But if she only confessed, you would definitely reject her, and she wouldn't stay here any longer. You don't want me to know, you must be trying to cover for her. She must have said something that she finds very shameful, at least that's what you think... She wants to be your mistress?"

"No...she said she wants to make it big..."

Li Zhuangsheng's lips twitched slightly as he made a final defense for Xie Jiangqing.

Well, it seems nothing can be hidden from Li Xiuyu after all.

"That's good too," Li Xiuyu said lightly, as if joking. "Xie Jiangqing is pretty, and she's always liked you. No one can say anything if you remarry her. As long as she can really accept Hu Mengke and Xuanxuan, isn't that killing two birds with one stone? You can have a son later, and then arrange a marriage between him and Xuanxuan. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Li Zhuangsheng stammered, "You, you're joking... I feel, um..."

Li Xiuyu raised an eyebrow: "Xie Jiangqing has no objection, Hu Mengke has no objection, and you have no objection either, so what is there to hesitate about?"

“Who said I have no objections?” Li Zhuangsheng couldn’t help but retort.

"What's your opinion? You think this is unfair to them? If Xie Jiangqing marries a man she doesn't like and is unhappy after marriage, will you be responsible for that? You don't respect other people's opinions, nor do you respect yourself. Actually, what you're thinking now isn't important. What's important is that you ask yourself honestly, do you want both?"

"Well... I definitely wanted to."

“That’s right!” Li Xiuyu patted Li Zhuangsheng’s shoulder heavily. “You don’t have the ability to predict the future, so don’t make assumptions about what will happen. You can only do what you can, such as bringing happiness to the girl who trusts you.”

Li Zhuangsheng was stunned for a moment, then realized what he meant and blinked: "You want me to be with Xie Jiangqing?"

Li Xiuyu shrugged, shaking his head with a smile: "I didn't say that. If possible, I'd actually prefer you not to get married." (End of Chapter)