The divorce comeback system arrived right after I was born.

The June sun was blazing, and the playground was bustling with activity.

There is less than a month left until the high school entrance exam.

Today is a special day for ninth graders—they're taking their graduation photos.

"Look at the camera! Three, two, one! Cheese!"

The crisp sound of the shutter being pressed froze time in the summer of 2018.

The photographer was a middle-aged, overweight man who was waving his hands and directing a group of teenagers who were impossible to keep still.

Chen Zhi stood in the center of the last row, not making a peace sign like the others, but simply putting his hands in his pockets and calmly looking at the camera in front of him.

At this time in his past life, he was like an invisible man, huddled in the corner, his bangs covering half his face. No one would care whether his eyes were closed or not, and no one would go out of their way to look for him after the photos were developed.

That graduation photo remained buried at the bottom of a box, gathering dust, until his rebirth; he didn't even have the courage to take it out.

"Alright! That's a dismissal! Everyone can take lots of pictures with their friends; they'll all be in the graduation album!"

With a command from their homeroom teacher, Wang Qian, the Class 3 of Grade 9, which had been barely maintaining its formation, scattered in all directions.

These guys were all howling and pulling out their cell phones, which they had hidden in their school uniform pockets, trouser legs, and even shoes and socks.

Wang Qian stood under the shade of a tree drinking water, watching the chaotic scene of demons dancing before her. She simply shook her head helplessly, showing none of her usual sternness.

Everyone in the school knows what kind of existence Class 3 is.

Under Chen Zhi's leadership, the class's style became outrageously bizarre.

It was common for students to draw the curtains and watch movies during self-study periods. Out of more than fifty students in the class, at least thirty dared to defy the rules and bring their cell phones to record their wonderful junior high school life.

Although their disciplinary points were often severely deducted, Class 3's academic performance was outstanding. Chen Zhi had one student in the top ten of the grade, Pei Ningxue had one, and Li Zhiyi had one. In addition, their average score was consistently the highest, so their homeroom teacher, Wang Qian, turned a blind eye to it.

"Chen Zhi, come over here and take a picture!"

Not far away, several close male friends were waving at him with their arms around each other's shoulders.

Chen Zhi walked over with a smile and was pressed into the center position by several large hands.

"eggplant--!"

The shutter clicked, capturing the moment. The boys laughed freely and unrestrainedly, their eyes shining with hope for the future.

After the group photo was taken, the crowd dispersed, and people started to take photos with their friends in small groups.

"Squad leader! Squad leader, look here!"

Li Jiahao somehow got hold of a selfie stick, held his phone high, and excitedly called out to Chen Zhi.

Chen Zhi leaned back in disgust, avoiding the guy's paw that was trying to put its hand on his shoulder.

"Stay away from me, it's hot."

"No, squad leader! This is our youth! We have to leave a lasting impression!"

Without saying a word, Li Jiahao forcibly framed Chen Zhi into the frame, and also pulled Pei Ningxue, who was about to slip away, along with him.

"Click."

In the scene, Li Jiahao is grinning like a fool, Chen Zhi looks utterly hopeless, and Pei Ningxue...

This usually aloof young lady was secretly making rabbit ears on Chen Zhi's head, a mischievous glint in her cool eyes.

After taking the group photo, the crowd began to disperse in twos and threes, each looking for their close friends to take photos with.

Li Zhiyi stood quietly by the flower bed, clutching her phone tightly in her hand.

Today she tied her hair into a high ponytail, revealing her smooth and full forehead, making her look refreshing and neat.

Chen Zhi had noticed her gaze long ago, the kind of hesitant, cautious look that seemed to want to say something but couldn't.

He strode over.

"What are you spacing out for? Did you buy this phone just to display it?"

Li Zhiyi was startled, her shoulders hunched, and she looked up, meeting Chen Zhi's smiling eyes.

"No...no."

"Let's take a picture then."

Chen Zhi naturally took her phone, switched to the front camera, and then bent down slightly, bringing his head close to her side.

The distance instantly shrank.

Li Zhiyi could even smell the pleasant scent of laundry detergent on Chen Zhi, mixed with the warmth of sunshine.

Her face flushed bright red instantly, and her heart pounded wildly in her chest.

"Smile, don't act like I owe you money."

Chen Zhi reached out and poked her stiff cheek.

Li Zhiyi hurriedly pursed her lips, trying to force a shy yet gentle smile.

On the screen, the boy is flamboyant and confident, while the girl is shy and reserved, with the blue sky and white clouds in the background serving as the perfect backdrop.

This moment will be preserved forever.

After dealing with his two most important friends and brothers, Chen Zhi's gaze began to search for that most familiar figure on the playground.

Under the shade of a tree not far away, Lin Wanwan was surrounded by several girls taking selfies.

She wasn't wearing her school uniform today; instead, she wore a white dress, her long hair flowing down her shoulders. She looked almost unrealistically beautiful in the dappled shadows of the trees.

The young girl was innocent and charming.

Just as Chen Zhi was about to go over, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Chen Zhi saw a thin figure hesitating on the outskirts of Lin Wanwan's small circle.

It seems to be a boy from the second class next door, named Wang Tiantian.

Wearing thick-rimmed black glasses, he speaks in a voice softer than a mosquito's buzz, making him extremely inconspicuous.

At this moment, Wang Tiantian was gripping her phone tightly, looking somewhat flustered and nervous.

He took a step forward, then recoiled as if electrocuted, his forehead covered in fine beads of sweat, whether from the heat or nervousness, it was hard to tell.

Chen Zhi raised an eyebrow, but did not immediately step forward. Instead, he silently leaned against the horizontal bar next to him and watched.

Finally, after about two minutes of mental preparation, Wang Tiantian rushed towards Lin Wanwan as if he had exhausted all the courage he had in his life.

"Lin...Lin Wanwan!"

That shout was a bit off.

Lin Wanwan, who was chatting and laughing with her best friend, was stunned for a moment. She turned her head and looked at the boy who had suddenly appeared with a blank expression.

The surroundings fell silent instantly.

Wang Tiantian's face turned bright red, and his body trembled slightly uncontrollably, but he still managed to hold on and not back down.

"Can...can I take a picture with you?"

The sound grew fainter and fainter until it was almost inaudible.

Lin Wanwan blinked her big eyes, clearly not expecting this turn of events.

She subconsciously turned her gaze to Chen Zhi, who was not far away.

Chen Zhi straightened up, just about to go over and help her out of the predicament.

After all, at this age, such public confessions or invitations can be a burden for girls.

However, before he could even lift his foot, several harsh sneers suddenly came from the side.

"Hey, isn't this that taciturn guy? What, trying to get his hands on a swan?"

The speaker seemed to be one of the boys in their class who usually idled away his time. His school uniform was loosely tied around his waist, and he had a mocking smile on his face that he thought was very cool.

"Wang Tiantian, why don't you take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror? Who is Lin Wanwan? You think you're worthy of her?"

"Exactly, did you see his real childhood sweetheart standing over there? You dared to go up to him, you really don't know what's good for you."

"This is hilarious! Are toads having such dreams these days?"

Vicious words were like knives, stabbing at you one after another.

Wang Tiantian's already limited courage was shattered in that instant.

His face turned deathly pale instantly, his hand holding the phone trembled violently, and he hunched over as if his spine had been removed.

That humble, almost insignificant demeanor was heartbreaking to see.

"I'm...I'm sorry."

Wang Tiantian lowered his head, his voice choked with sobs, and turned to escape this suffocating place.

Chen Zhi's eyes turned cold. He hated this kind of trash who trampled on other people's self-esteem to show off their own superiority.

Just as Chen Zhi was about to go over and teach those foul-mouthed guys a lesson, a clear voice rang out first.

"stop!"

Lin Wanwan called out to Wang Tiantian, who was about to flee in panic.

Then, to everyone's astonishment, she walked over to the boys who were still grinning and joking.

That face, which usually wore a sweet smile, was now covered in frost.

"Is it funny?"

The boys were stunned, their playful smiles frozen on their faces.

"He's been your classmate for three years, not your enemy!"

Lin Wanwan pointed at the boys' noses, speaking very quickly.

"He's just quiet, he hasn't eaten your rice, so why are you talking about him like that?"

"Is it shameful to muster up the courage to take a photo with a classmate? I think he's a million times better than you gossipy old women who only know how to talk behind people's backs!"

"Your behavior is disgusting, absolutely disgusting!"

Everyone was stunned.

Looking at the girl standing in the sunlight, pointing at others and cursing, Chen Zhi felt an indescribable sense of pride.

This is the real Lin Wanwan.

This is the future queen of pop who will carve out a path for herself in the cutthroat world of entertainment, standing under the spotlight and adored by millions. Her inherent sense of justice and kindness has never changed.

After cursing those cowards, Lin Wanwan took a deep breath, turned around and walked to Wang Tiantian, who was completely stunned.

Give me your phone.

She extended her hand, her tone returning to its usual gentleness.

Wang Tiantian mechanically handed over the phone, still completely dazed.

Lin Wanwan, holding her phone, turned to look at Chen Zhi, who had been leaning against the horizontal bar watching the show, and raised her chin.

"Hey, photographer Chen, aren't you going to get to work?"

Chen Zhi walked over and took the phone from Lin Wanwan.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Wang Tiantian stood awkwardly beside Lin Wanwan, his hands pressed tightly against the seams of his trousers, his body stiff, maintaining a restrained distance throughout.

Lin Wanwan, however, was very generous. She tilted her head and gave the camera a bright smile.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, dancing on the hem of her white skirt.

Chen Zhi looked at the image on the screen.

One is a bright future star, the other is an ordinary, humble boy secretly in love.

This stark contrast, however, forms the most authentic essence of youth.

"Click."

Chen Zhi handed the phone back to Wang Tiantian.

"Great shot, remember to give it a good review."

Wang Tiantian took the phone with both hands, glanced at the photo on the screen, and her eyes instantly reddened.

He bowed deeply to Lin Wanwan and Chen Zhi.

"Th-thank you! Thank you all!"

After saying that, he clutched his phone tightly as if it were some rare treasure, then turned and ran away.

From beginning to end, he didn't ask for contact information, didn't say a single unnecessary word, and didn't even tell Lin Wanwan his name.

Youth is a book that is written too hastily.

Inferiority complex seemed to have haunted him throughout his youth.

Perhaps for him, this photo is the best ending to this unrequited love that ended without fruition.

Did Chen know how much courage it took for him, who was usually introverted, to muster?

The crowd gradually dispersed.

Lin Wanwan stood there, watching Wang Tiantian's departing figure, and sighed softly.

Then, she turned around, put her hands behind her back, and jumped in front of Chen Zhi. Her big eyes gleamed with a cunning light, as if she were testing something.

"Hey, Chen Zhi."

"Um?"

"You...aren't angry, are you?"

Lin Wanwan cautiously observed Chen Zhi's expression. "Was I too fierce just now?"

Seeing her anxious and uncertain expression, Chen Zhi couldn't help but flick her forehead.

"What are you thinking about?"

"I was wondering, when did my Wanwan become so handsome?"

Chen Zhi's tone was filled with undisguised admiration.

Lin Wanwan covered her forehead, her initial anxiety vanishing, replaced by an irrepressible sense of pride.

She raised her chin haughtily and hummed twice.

"That's right, don't you even know who I am?"

"Chen Zhi, you should be secretly thrilled to have a childhood sweetheart like me, who's beautiful inside and out!"

Looking at her proud little face, Chen Zhi's smile deepened.

"Yes, yes, yes, my ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious smoke."

He turned around and looked at the students who were still playing around on the playground, and at the campus that held three years of memories for him.

The wind rustled through the treetops.

The book of youth, written too hastily, is already halfway through at this moment.