Reincarnation: Trying to pretend to be ordinary, but it turns out it's really impossible.

The lively New Year holiday passed in a flash, and the start of the new school year is just around the corner.

Not long after, it was Shen Xingbai's eighteenth birthday.

He has always been aloof and introverted, and has never celebrated his birthday since childhood. He originally thought he would just let it pass by quietly.

But Su Ningning was the first to disagree:

"You absolutely have to! I haven't had a proper cake in ages. My parents usually don't let me eat much, so I only get to indulge on my birthday. Just this once!"

She counted carefully on her fingers:

"I remember the birthdays of my parents, grandparents, and maternal grandparents very clearly, and I look forward to eating a piece of cake on those days."

I already knew it was your birthday, and since it's in the next few days, it's the perfect opportunity to buy a cake!

Unable to resist her persistence, Shen Xingbai reluctantly gave in: "Alright."

Su's parents prepared the meal early and specially chose an exquisite birthday cake.

In the flickering candlelight, his family gathered around the dining table to celebrate his birthday.

Su Ningning ate with great joy, her mouth and nose covered in cream, which made her incredibly cute in Shen Xingbai's eyes.

The national math Olympiad team selection competition was held as scheduled in March, with sixty top students from various provinces gathering together, and only six of them were selected to advance.

Outside the examination hall, Shen Xingbai met He Siqi again.

He could see the fatigue and weariness in the other person's eyes at a glance. He figured that he had been working day and night on difficult problems, practicing question banks, and studying competition topics, and hadn't had a proper rest at all.

Upon seeing Shen Xingbai, He Siqi immediately greeted him with a familiar smile.

"Brother, are you confident you can make the national team this time?"

Shen Xingbai gently shook his head: "Difficult, I probably can't do it."

He Siqi sighed, expressing his heartfelt感慨:

"It's really too difficult. All sixty people are top geniuses in the province, and only six can be selected. The competition is too fierce."

I was originally at the bottom of the list, I never thought I could be selected so easily. This time, I just want to give it my all.

Shen Xingbai subconsciously turned her gaze away, and after a moment she echoed, "Yeah, just do your best."

Once inside the examination room, Shen Xingbai focused intently on writing and calculating, completing the entire exam with diligence and dedication.

As expected, Shen Xingbai failed to make it into the six-person national team on the day the roster was announced.

He Siqi felt somewhat disappointed. He had been full of expectations, thinking that with Shen Xingbai's abilities, he might be able to be selected and bring glory to the province.

But on second thought, it made sense – this selection was a clash of titans, so losing was perfectly normal.

After the competition, the two found a small restaurant to have dinner together. They didn't feel too much regret, but just chatted about their exam preparation and future academic plans.

After the meal, they waved goodbye and went their separate ways to the next chapter of their lives.

Time flies, and the day of the college entrance examination is just around the corner.

Su's parents and Shen Xingbai were even more nervous than the examinee Su Ningning. Su's father got up early in the morning to prepare a full table of sumptuous and auspicious breakfasts, hoping that she would have a smooth exam.

Su's mother kept talking about things, trying to ease her tense mood.

Shen Xingbai carefully checked all her stationery, including her admission ticket, pens, and erasers, repeatedly reminding her of exam details and answering tips, talking incessantly the whole way.

Su Ningning's head was about to explode from listening, and she couldn't help but frown and mutter:

"Okay, okay, I remember!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xingbai and Su's parents immediately shut their mouths, not daring to disturb her any further. The family drove her to the examination hall.

Su Ningning stood at the entrance of the examination hall, turned her head to look at Shen Xingbai beside her, her face full of envy:

"I really envy you. You don't even have to take the college entrance exam. You're so lucky."

Shen Xingbai couldn't help but smile, raised his hand and gently patted her shoulder to encourage her.

After watching Su Ningning enter the examination room, Su Ningning herself seemed calm and relaxed, without much pressure.

But Shen Xingbai was extremely nervous and anxious.

After each exam, he would immediately go up to the student and couldn't help but ask how the exam went, how difficult the questions were, and how well he performed.

Su's parents, however, were quite understanding and kept pulling him aside to persuade him:

"The exam is over and done with, don't ask about it anymore. No matter what, you'll get into university. Let's go get something nice to eat first, so as not to put any more pressure on Ningning."

Finally, all the college entrance examination subjects were successfully completed.

Su Ningning breathed a sigh of relief and immediately began to enthusiastically plan her long summer vacation, her eyes sparkling as she suggested:

"Last time we went to the beach, this time I want to go to the grasslands, to see the wind blowing through the grass and cattle and sheep grazing everywhere, the scenery must be especially beautiful!"

Shen Xingbai shook his head, politely declining her suggestion:

"I won't go. I've already found a part-time job and I'll be starting in a few days."

Su's parents felt sorry for him and wanted him to take a good rest during the holiday.

But she didn't dare to force him, afraid of hurting the pride of this sensible and strong-willed boy, so she could only nod silently in support.

Not long after, the college entrance examination results were officially released.

Su Ningning performed exceptionally well and was admitted to a very good second-tier university in Beijing. The school is not far from Jinghua University, and it only takes about ten minutes to get there by car.

Upon learning the result, Shen Xingbai's lips curled into a wide smile, and he was filled with satisfaction.

With the arrival of summer vacation, Shen Xingbai, now an adult, was able to seriously look for a full-time summer job.

He works at a dessert shop during the day. He used to work part-time there, and now that he's a full-time employee, his salary has increased significantly.

He agreed with his boss that he would work there during every winter and summer vacation.

He spent a lot of time meticulously honing and repeatedly refining his dessert-making skills.

In the evenings, he found a night shift job at an internet cafe, where he watched over the store while learning computer repair, system debugging, and basic online practical skills, gradually building a solid foundation in computer science.

Now, with his summer salary plus various scholarships and competition prizes from the school, Shen Xingbai has basically saved enough for his university living expenses for the next year or two. As for tuition, the school has waived it all for him.

After the start of the school year, he did not intend to slack off and decided to work while studying.

He filled his days with activities throughout the summer vacation.

But when I returned to my lodgings and looked at the empty house, I couldn't help but feel a bit lonely and desolate.

When Su Ningning and her group returned from their vacation, Shen Xingbai was visibly radiant.

The internet cafe owner, seeing this, couldn't help but tease him:

"What's going on lately? Is something good happening? You used to refuse to leave before the shift ended, and sometimes you'd even volunteer to work overtime. Now you're already watching the clock and rushing to leave before your shift is over. Is someone at home waiting for you?"

Shen Xingbai nodded slightly, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turning up:

"Yes, my family is waiting for me."

The boss patted him on the shoulder and sighed sincerely:

"Now that's how a young person should act. Before, you were always lifeless and silent, looking more old-fashioned than me, a forty-year-old uncle."

Shen Xingbai smiled faintly upon hearing this.

Su Ningning watched as Shen Xingbai spent his days making desserts at a dessert shop and his nights working part-time at an internet cafe, filling his days to the brim.

Then look at yourself, spending all day at home eating, drinking, and having fun, without doing anything.

A sudden pang of guilt rose in my heart, and I felt like I was nothing but a parasite, just loafing around and waiting to die.

After thinking for a while, she moved closer to her parents and tentatively began to speak:

"Dad, Mom, how about I find a part-time job too? Like Shen Xingbai, I could work as an assistant at a dessert shop."

Su's parents exchanged a glance and fell silent, simply watching her quietly.

Su Ningning felt uneasy under his gaze, scratched her head, and changed her words:

"Then... how about a restaurant waiter? Or a bubble tea shop?"

But the couple remained silent, staring intently at her.

In her haste, she blurted out:

"How about a bar?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Xingbai, who had been tidying up her things, suddenly looked up and said firmly, "No, those places are too messy. You can't go there."

In the end, Su's mother patted her hand helplessly: "You should just stay home and enjoy your summer vacation. Don't go anywhere. Staying at home is the best thing to do. There's no need to make a fuss about these things."

I think you just want to freeload. You'll probably get kicked out by the boss, and she can't stand the embarrassment.

Su Ningning pouted, feeling a little disappointed, but still obediently nodded.

He immediately forgot all about looking for a part-time job, curled up on the sofa with his phone, and happily started playing games.

Despite not being an outstanding student, she is extremely talented at gaming, with astonishingly fast hand speed. Whether it's popular mobile games or PC online games, she can easily defeat a host of players.

As soon as she logged onto the phone, a bunch of teammates in the game were already waiting for her to carry them to victory, and they all regarded her as a pro player and clung to her like glue.

During the game, teammates couldn't help but ask Su Ningning if she was a professional player.

After all, anyone would be suspicious of her incredible hand speed.

Hearing the constant praise around her, Su Ningning felt incredibly proud.

After all, in her previous life, she was always quick and accurate in her actions, never hesitating in any battle.

One move is all it takes, swift and decisive, aiming only to kill the opponent in an instant, never letting them suffer even a second longer.

Su Ningning touched her conscience and sighed inwardly.

I'm just so incredibly kind.