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

It was a little after 1 p.m. on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year.

The bus slowly drove into Jiangcheng Bus Station.

Lu Xing leaned against the car window and rubbed his slightly sore neck.

The journey of a few hours wasn't too difficult, but sitting for the whole way made my legs a little stiff.

As the bus pulled into the station, he glanced out through the glass.

Jiangcheng and Nanhe are indeed different...

The Nanhe River still retains a certain slow and quiet atmosphere.

Many shops along the street were not yet open, and the morning breeze carried the aroma of homemade steamed buns and noodles.

Jiangcheng, however, had already returned to its bustling state.

Outside the station, people come and go in an endless stream, while cars continue to pass by in the distance.

The pace here is so fast that it waits for no one.

Lu Xing followed the flow of people off the train and dragged his suitcase out of the station.

A cold wind blew in my face, carrying the damp chill unique to Jiangcheng.

He shrank back, stood by the roadside, and took out his phone to search for nearby accommodations.

School hasn't started yet, so naturally I can't go into the dormitories.

He planned to find a place to settle down first, and then go to meet Shen Qingyi.

The thought of seeing her soon made Lu Xing's lips curl into a smile.

Information about several youth hostels popped up on the screen.

There's a place not far from the bus station that's cheap, but some reviews say the soundproofing isn't very good.

The other restaurant had a slightly better environment according to the reviews...

Yes, but it requires several transfers.

Lu Xing frowned and stared at it for a long time.

Staying in a hotel isn't necessarily a bad thing, but there's no need to spend that money right now.

Now we need to prepare lessons and art supplies for Ningning, and we also need to set aside some funds for the subsequent maintenance of the tools.

In short, save money wherever you can.

Just as he was about to open the details page of other hostels, a familiar voice came from the side.

"Land journey~!"

Lu Xing stopped moving and immediately turned his head.

Shen Qingyi was standing under a tree not far away.

She wore a light-colored coat, and a beige scarf was loosely wrapped around her neck, making her small face appear even whiter.

Her long hair was draped over her shoulders, and she was carrying a bag of milk tea in her hand.

The winter afternoon sun shone softly down.

The girl standing in the crowd was so beautiful it was almost excessive.

Lu Xing stood there, stunned, his mind blank for a moment.

How did she end up here?

Shen Qingyi looked at him, her eyes slowly curving into a smile.

Then, carrying the milk tea, she walked towards him.

Lu Xing finally came to his senses and couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

The next second, he released the handle of his suitcase and opened his arms.

Shen Qingyi smiled too.

Without the slightest hesitation, she ran a few steps and threw herself into his arms.

Shen Qingyi hugged him tightly, burying her face in his chest, a faint fragrance wafting out.

Lu Xing supported her back with one hand and placed the other hand on the top of her head, gently rubbing it.

People came and went, and the sound of suitcase wheels rolling past was constant.

None of them were in a hurry to let go.

After a while, Lu Xing lowered his head and whispered:

"Didn't you say you wouldn't wait until it was too late?"

Shen Qingyi's voice was muffled.

"You're not outdated yet."

"So I've made it in time?"

"...barely made it."

Lu Xing smiled.

The two hugged for a while before Shen Qingyi slowly let go of her arms.

She looked up at him, her eyes sparkling.

Lu Xing deliberately asked:

"Why are you here?"

Shen Qingyi blinked, looking completely innocent.

"I can predict the future, you know~"

"I knew you'd be coming to Jiangcheng today."

Lu Xing chuckled.

"You're still bringing this up now?"

Shen Qingyi slightly raised her chin, her expression very serious.

"I know someone who definitely wouldn't want to take the high-speed rail."

"However, taking a bus from Nanhe to Jiangcheng is indeed both cheap and fast."

"It's a direct train; you'll definitely take this one."

Lu Xing opened his mouth, but couldn't refute it for a moment.

Even now that he knows the reason, he still gets slightly lost in thought because of the feeling of being cared for.

"So you're that sure you'll run into me?"

"uh-huh."

Shen Qingyi raised her eyebrows.

"A fortune-telling genius, never wrong."

After she finished speaking, she handed the milk tea in her hand to Lu Xing.

"Here, I bought this for you."

Wow, there's even tea to drink.

Lu Xing took the bag and smiled as he took out the milk tea from it.

Shen Qingyi looked at him and smiled gently.

"Knowing you don't like things too sweet, I bought you one with 30% sugar."

"Don't drink anything iced on such a cold day!"

But the smile on Lu Xing's face froze the moment his fingertips touched the cup.

He didn't say anything, but reached out and took Shen Qingyi's hand.

The moment their fingertips touched, Lu Xing frowned slightly.

So cold...

Shen Qingyi then realized what was happening and instinctively tried to pull her hand back.

But now that the boy is holding my hand, what good will it do to pull it back?

Instead, it only makes the situation seem more obvious.

Lu Xing didn't let go, but just looked up at her a few times.

The girl felt a little guilty under his gaze and pursed her lips slightly.

"I'm wearing very thick clothes."

Lu Xing was silent for two seconds, then simply took her hand in his palm and rubbed it together.

Then, as if nothing had happened, he smiled and said:

"I was originally planning to find a hostel to stay in and settle in before coming to see you."

"I never expected my girlfriend to come and intercept me first."

"A hostel?"

Shen Qingyi immediately wrinkled her nose.

"You're staying in a hostel?"

"Just make do for a few days, it's just a matter of sleeping in."

"no."

She refused decisively, which made Lu Xing raise an eyebrow.

Why?

"That kind of place...is unclean and noisy."

Shen Qingyi looked serious.

"With unchanging bed sheets, a poor environment, and all sorts of shady people living together, you might catch some kind of disease."

Seeing how worried she was about him, Lu Xing couldn't help but feel happy.

Well, since she's so worried, let's just let her stay in a hotel.

However, Lu Xing deliberately sighed.

"What should we do then?"

He put on a pitiful expression.

"Are you really going to make your husband sleep under a bridge?"

"Land journey!"

Shen Qingyi was both annoyed and amused by his words, and raised her hand to slap him.

"Who told you to sleep under the bridge?"

She took her phone out of her coat pocket and waved it in front of him.

"I've already booked a guesthouse for you."

Lu Xing was stunned for a moment.

"Huh? You've already booked it?"

Shen Qingyi's tone carried a hint of smugness.

"And it's right near the school."

Lu Xing felt a warm glow in his heart, but he still subconsciously spoke:

"How much is it? I'll transfer it to you..."

"Are guesthouses usually more expensive than budget hotels?"

Did the guesthouse clearly state the price when you booked it?

"There are quite a few homestay scams online..."

Listening to Lu Xing's rambling, Shen Qingyi quietly looked at him for two seconds.

Then she narrowed her eyes and gave him a meaningful look.

"Being polite to me now is a huge loss for you, isn't it?"

Lu Xing was taken aback.

"what?"

Shen Qingyi said softly:

"After all, from now on, you'll be handing over your salary to me."

Lu Xing's face was truly pained this time.

"The younger brother in the family..."

Shen Qingyi thought of something and continued with a smile:

"There's nothing we can do; some people just don't want to worry about water and electricity bills, or their daily food, clothing, and other necessities..."

Lu Xing immediately lowered his head.

"I was wrong."

Shen Qingyi slightly raised her chin.

"snort."