Reborn in 2006, I met Mr. Zhou from the past.

Tang Qiuyue had planned to go home after filling out her college application, but looking into Su Fengnan's smiling eyes, her heart softened, and she obediently nodded, "Okay."

The group followed the street to a newly opened milk tea shop on West Street. After ordering their drinks, they found that the shop was already packed with people and they couldn't find an empty seat.

"Let's sit at the cold noodle stall over there; it's spacious there," Su Fengnan suggested.

They carried their milk tea to a cold noodle stall on the street and found a clean, empty table to sit down. The summer breeze carried a hint of heat, but it couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the young people gathered together.

Liu Tao slammed her milk tea down on the table and arrogantly beckoned to the shop owner: "Boss, six bowls of cold noodles and six bowls of ice jelly! Three bowls with extra ice, three bowls with less ice!"

"Okay! Coming right away!" The owner replied with a big smile when he saw so many young customers arriving at once.

Seeing Liu Tao's expression, Su Fengnan rested her chin on her hand and looked at him: "Speak, Liu Tao, you've spent so much money today, is there something you want to announce to us?"

Liu Tao casually pulled over a low plastic stool and sat down, legs spread wide, his face still bearing that carefree, cheerful smile: "I reckon it's hopeless. I'm going out to find some work. If any of you guys ever become successful and need my help, just let me know."

Upon hearing this, the once bustling cold noodle stall instantly fell silent. The group exchanged bewildered glances, and an indescribable heaviness and bitterness filled the air.

"Have you decided where to go?" Ye Hua broke the silence first.

"Well, I have a relative in Shenzhen who told me to go and take a look. I can learn a skill or something and make a living there." Liu Tao said it casually, as if it were just a trivial matter.

Ye Hua felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this. He reached out and patted the man's shoulder heavily, his voice strained: "Don't lose touch even after things have changed. If you have any experience or tips for navigating the world, remember to share them with your brothers."

"Okay, as long as you don't find me annoying in the future." Liu Tao grinned, picked up the milk tea on the table, took a big gulp, and swallowed his reluctance.

Seeing Liu Tao's state, and with everyone agreeing once again, Su Fengnan instinctively wanted to do something to help him. But then she thought that she didn't know much about Liu Tao's family situation, and it might be inappropriate to speak up rashly.

As she was deep in thought, Ning Xiaojun suddenly broke the silence, asking curiously, "By the way, Liu Tao, your family runs a tofu business, right? Why don't you stay home and help your aunt and uncle expand the business?"

Liu Tao smiled and shook his head, his eyes filled with helplessness and longing: "That tofu business is enough to make a living in this small county, but how big can it go? I still want to go out and see the world; I'm sure I'll find a way out."

Upon hearing Liu Tao's words, Su Fengnan's nascent plan vanished completely.

Yes, everyone's path is different. Some detours must be taken and you must hit a wall to truly understand what you want. Besides, the opportunities in Shenzhen are great; maybe he can make a name for himself there. After all, success isn't only possible through education.

"Okay," Ning Xiaojun said, looking at Liu Tao with a hint of reluctance in her voice, "then we must get together again when everyone comes back for holidays in the future."

"Yes, no problem!" Liu Tao nodded in agreement, readily accepting the offer.

Seeing his expression, Su Fengnan couldn't help but earnestly advise him, "Shenzhen is developing very rapidly. If an opportunity comes, seize it. If your work requires further education or improvement, don't give it up."

"Yes, I will. Thank you all." Liu Tao took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over their faces. "Where did you all apply to for university? If it's nearby, we can get together sometime!"

"I applied to a teachers' college in this province," Wang Bo said first.

Ye Hua quickly added, "I applied to the Finance and Economics College in this province."

"And you?" Liu Tao turned to look at Su Fengnan and the other two girls.

"We both chose universities in City B, because we want to go out and see the world," Su Fengnan replied gently.

Upon hearing this answer, Ye Hua's eyes flickered. He knew she was like a phoenix, ready to spread her wings and soar at any moment. He could only offer his silent blessings.

A hint of reluctance flashed in Liu Tao's eyes. He looked at everyone and raised his voice a few decibels: "From now on, no matter where you are in the world, just let me know if anything happens. I, Liu Tao, will never back down!"

With that, he raised his milk tea cup with a flourish, "Come on, let's clink glasses!"

"good!"

"Cheers!"

As everyone raised their glasses to toast, the faint melancholy of parting was instantly dispelled by the laughter and chatter of the young people.

After finishing their cold noodles and ice jelly, the group said goodbye and went home.

Today, Su Fengnan noticed that Wang Bo hadn't said much, but his spirits seemed good, so they didn't ask much about his family situation. She thought she would tell him the details of the tuition assistance once the admission notice arrived.

With the college application process complete, everyone is now anxiously awaiting their scores.

Su Fengnan had just parted ways with her friends and was strolling home when her phone rang, displaying Zhou Chenyu's name on the screen.

"Hello, Brother Zhou." She answered the phone.

"Nan'er, have you finished filling out your college application?" The man's voice was deep and gentle.

"Okay, I'm done filling it out. I'm heading back now."

"Okay, don't go home, just come to my place." Zhou Chenyu paused for a moment, "I'll wait for you at home, and I'll go with you to driving practice this afternoon."

"Okay, sure." Su Fengnan smiled and obediently agreed.

Just as Su Fengnan hung up Zhou Chenyu's call, before she could even put her phone back in her pocket, the screen lit up again. Seeing it was Ning Xiaojun, she answered with a smile, "Hey, Junjun, what's up? We just broke up."

"Oh dear, I was so busy chatting that I forgot to ask you," Ning Xiaojun's annoyed voice came through the receiver, "Have you registered for your driver's license yet?"

"I've signed up and started learning."

"How much is the tuition? I'm thinking of signing up too, so we can learn together."

Su Fengnan thought back for a moment. Zhou Chenyu arranged for her to learn to drive. She didn't know the exact price, but in her previous life, it cost her more than three thousand yuan to learn to drive. So the tuition should be about the same. "The tuition is more than three thousand yuan, but there will probably be some miscellaneous fees for the later exams. It will cost at least four thousand yuan in total."

"The tuition fees may vary slightly between different driving schools, but it shouldn't be too much. Just in case your dad has connections, you can ask your uncle to inquire."

"Okay, I understand, thanks Su Su! I'll go back and talk to my dad. Talk to you later!"

As Su Fengnan passed by the flower shop on the street corner, she saw the owner pruning the flowers, so she picked out a bunch of white roses with morning dew on them and hugged them to her chest.

When she arrived at Zhou Chenyu's residence, she saw that the door was ajar, so she knocked on it as usual.

"Come in." A familiar, deep voice came from inside the door.