Oh no, the aloof school beauty has been reborn too!

On New Year's Eve, Lu Xing got up very early.

The other people in the dormitory were sleeping in all sorts of crooked positions, but he quietly climbed out of bed.

He wanted to get all the things he needed to do today done ahead of schedule.

After the last line of code was entered, the computer time jumped to 4:30.

Lu Xing leaned back in his chair and let out a long breath.

No one can take this time from him tonight.

He picked up his phone and glanced at the chat window.

The two hadn't been heard from since the morning.

Shen Qingyi: [I might be quite busy today, let's meet at the school gate this evening.]

Lu Xing: [Okay, I'll follow your arrangements tonight.]

The other side only replied with a cute kitten emoji.

Lu Xing looked at the kitten and couldn't help but smile.

He was about to ask Shen Qingyi if she was done with her work when his phone vibrated first.

Shen Qingyi: [I'm almost there, can we set off now?]

Lu Xing immediately sat up straight.

Lu Xing: [Okay, I'll head over now.]

He thought for a moment, then tidied his hair again in front of the mirror.

Lin Yuanzhou peeked out from the side and saw him fixing his hair, then clicked his tongue in disapproval.

"Oh, is there something big going on tonight?"

Lu Xing remained unfazed.

"New Year's Eve."

Lin Yuanzhou stroked his chin and raised his eyebrows.

"With Shen Qingyi?"

Lu Xing spoke calmly.

"Of course."

Lin Yuanzhou shrank back.

"Alright, alright, sigh, it's New Year's Eve~"

"Maybe I should go out for a walk too."

Lu Xing smiled, didn't reply, picked up his phone, and went out.

The sky darkens exceptionally quickly on a winter's day.

One by one, the streetlights lit up, casting their glow on the trees lining both sides of the road.

The bare branches, however, were illuminated with a touch of gentleness.

Lu Xing walked towards the school gate, his pace quickening compared to usual.

From afar, he saw a familiar figure standing at the school gate.

But he stopped in his tracks the moment he saw it.

Shen Qingyi stood under the street lamp.

She wore a long coat today, with a thin belt tied around her waist, which made her already slender figure look even more graceful.

What surprised Lu Xing the most was that she seemed to be wearing makeup today.

Her eyes were subtly upturned, her eyelashes were long, and her lip color was brighter than usual.

It's a very exquisite makeup look.

People around her occasionally glanced at Shen Qingyi, some openly and some secretly.

But she seemed completely unaware, only looking down and swiping her fingertips across the screen.

Lu Xing stood not far away, watching for a while, before belatedly taking out his phone.

He wanted to take a picture.

At this moment, she was like a painting, like a beam of moonlight on a winter night, cool and gentle.

Lu Xing opened the camera and quietly raised his phone.

But I don't know if it's a telepathic connection.

He had just adjusted the angle when Shen Qingyi suddenly looked up and looked in his direction.

Eyes facing each other.

Lu Xing's movements froze in mid-air.

Shen Qingyi was taken aback at first, then her gaze fell on his phone, and she immediately understood what was going on.

She wasn't angry; instead, she smiled and made a peace sign with her fingers to the side of her face.

Under the streetlights, the girl's smile was so sweet it seemed unreal.

Lu Xing felt a jolt in his chest and quickly pressed the shutter.

"Click..."

The moment the photo was taken, Lu Xing finally came to his senses.

He put away his phone, scratched his head, and walked towards the girl with a somewhat embarrassed expression.

Shen Qingyi stood there waiting for him, unable to hide the smile in her eyes.

"Student Lu..."

She deliberately dragged out the sound:

"You were caught red-handed taking pictures of girls without their consent. Do you have anything to explain?"

Lu Xing touched his nose.

"I just... wanted to take a picture of you."

"Take the photos if you want."

Shen Qingyi snorted and raised her chin:

"Standing that far away, what can you possibly capture clearly?"

"What if the angle is bad and the photo makes me look ugly?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xing immediately said:

"No way!"

"Are you so sure?"

Lu Xing looked at her and nodded seriously:

"You look so beautiful today, I was mesmerized for a long time."

Shen Qingyi wanted to tease him some more, but upon hearing this, the proud expression on her face immediately crumbled.

Her eyes darted around, and the tips of her ears turned slightly red.

"Glib-tongued."

"Really?"

Lu Xing stared at the girl, unable to get enough of looking at her.

"When I first saw you, I almost thought a fairy had appeared at the school gate."

Shen Qingyi raised her hand and gently patted him.

"It's not that exaggerated."

Yes, yes.

Lu Xing glanced down at the photos he had just taken and couldn't help but hand them to her:

"Look."

Shen Qingyi leaned closer.

In the photo, she stands under a streetlamp, making a peace sign with a bright smile and her eyes crinkling.

The background is somewhat blurred, with pedestrians and lights becoming indistinct backgrounds.

It's actually quite good-looking...

She blinked, feigning reluctance, and said:

"Not bad, your skills are up to par."

Lu Xing breathed a sigh of relief.

"Does that mean we can drop the charges?"

Shen Qingyi pushed the phone back, a slight smile playing on her lips:

"The sentence has been suspended for now."

"Thank you, Judge Shen!"

"Hmph, stop being so glib."

The two walked side by side toward the school gate.

A large crowd gathered at the school gate, and a cold wind blew in, carrying the unique crispness of a winter night.

Shen Qingyi put her hands into her coat pockets, and Lu Xing saw this and naturally reached out his hand.

The two exchanged a glance.

Two seconds later, the girl was amused by his self-righteous manner.

She took her hand out of her pocket and placed it in his palm.

Lu Xing grasped her hand; indeed, it was unusually cold.

He enveloped her hand completely and put it in his pocket.

Shen Qingyi did not break free, but whispered:

"I've made reservations for tonight."

Lu Xing was taken aback.

"what?"

"What did you order?"

"Hot pot."

Shen Qingyi's eyes lit up.

"Let's have hot pot together on New Year's Eve, and the coming year will surely be prosperous."

Lu Xing touched the tip of his nose, then smiled and said:

"So particular?"

"Of course."

Shen Qingyi said earnestly:

"Whether it works or not, we have to give it a try!"

"What if next year really is all good luck?"

"OK."

Lu Xing nodded and smiled:

"I'll leave everything to you tonight."

"So well-behaved?"

"Um."

Lu Xing looked at her.

"Could you please lead the way, Shen?"

Shen Qingyi smiled and rolled her eyes at him, but still led him toward the commercial street.

She booked the "Sichuan Flavor Courtyard" hot pot restaurant.

There was a long queue outside the store, with small stools placed at the entrance where many students and couples were sitting and waiting for their turn.

The sounds of laughter and shouts from the shop blended together, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

Lu Xing glanced at the crowd in front of him.

"This must be a long wait, right?"

Shen Qingyi proudly waved her phone.

"I got a number in advance."

She had barely finished speaking when the waiter at the door called out:

"I made an appointment for the 36th. Is the 36th available?"

Shen Qingyi immediately raised her hand.

"Yes!"

Lu Xing was stunned.

"The timing is perfect!"

Shen Qingyi coughed lightly.

"I already told you, just come with me tonight."

Lu Xing followed her inside, chuckling softly:

"Shen is really reliable."

"That's~"