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

The next day, Su Fengnan took Su Fengxia to an internet cafe. It was summer vacation, and the cafe was almost full, bustling with activity. The two sisters chose a window seat; Su Fengxia watched anime with great interest, while Su Fengnan opened a website to answer readers' questions.

In this Q&A session, Su Fengnan plans to popularize knowledge about gender relations from a genetic perspective. She wants to convey that although men and women are inherently different physiologically, each with their own advantages and disadvantages, how one's life ultimately unfolds depends entirely on personal choices.

There were more problems this time than last time, but fortunately she had already finished the final draft last night, so now she just needs to type it out.

At the end of the Q&A session, Su Fengnan quoted a senior from her past life as a summary: "In real life, if we hope to build a healthy, equal, and mutually respectful relationship between the sexes, both men and women need to share responsibilities and obligations, rather than one-sided demands. Understanding the profound meaning behind each other's behavior—which stems from genetic instincts, which is driven by culture, which is influenced by family, and which is purely personal will—can help us stay clear-headed in relationships and make the decisions that best suit us."

In "Coming Home," the male and female leads have already perfectly conveyed the original meaning I wanted to express. If even that is still misinterpreted, then I can only say that perhaps our time wasn't meant to be, and that we should each wish each other well from now on.

At 11 o'clock sharp, Su Fengnan posted the long article.

After that, she stopped paying attention to how public opinion was developing. She had already made her point clear, and now the most important thing was to focus on updating the storyline.

That day, Su Fengnan spent an unusually long time at the internet cafe. Midway through, Su Fengxia was invited out by a classmate and didn't return to keep her company until 8 PM. The two stayed until midnight before finally leaving, exhausted.

After sitting all day, Su Fengnan felt stiff all over, as if her fingers didn't belong to her anymore. She thought to herself that she should soak her hands and feet properly when she got back.

In the quiet of the night, Su Fengxia yawned widely, clung tightly to Su Fengnan's arm, and muttered, "...Sister, I can finally go home and sleep."

"Okay, don't talk, just walk faster."

Su Fengxia responded with an "Oh" and obediently shut her mouth.

The dimly lit streets were deserted, with stars twinkling overhead and light casting shadows at their feet. Only two slender figures, hand in hand, walked further and further into the night.

"Phew... We're finally here. I'm so sleepy." As soon as she entered the house, Su Fengxia slumped weakly onto the table.

"Then hurry up and wash up and go to bed." Su Fengnan said as she picked up the thermos and poured water into the basin.

"Sister, you go first, I'll wash later," Su Fengxia said lazily, drawing out her words.

"You go ahead and wash up, I need to soak my feet to relax."

"Ah, okay then."

Soon, Su Fengxia finished washing up, climbed into bed, and fell asleep immediately.

Su Fengnan first soaked her hands in hot water for a while, and only then did she start soaking her feet. Thinking about her upcoming long trip, she couldn't fall asleep. She mentally went over what she needed to bring, and then checked her backpack again to make sure everything was in order before finally going to sleep peacefully.

Unbeknownst to her, the Q&A post had attracted a huge surge in popularity. Readers initially started discussing the topic in the comments section, but later began showering her with virtual gifts.

At six o'clock the next morning, Su Fengnan was woken up by her alarm clock on time. After getting up, she began to busy herself preparing food for the train: she boiled five salted duck eggs and ten chicken eggs, fried a large plate of egg pancakes, rolled them up, cut them into pieces and put them into a food storage container, and also made two bottles of chili sauce for mixing with rice. Finally, she filled two thermos cups with hot water.

Everything was ready; it was only nine in the morning. Su Fengnan planned to use the last few hours before leaving to finish the novel completely.

After having breakfast and making sure they hadn't forgotten anything, the two sisters locked the door, put their bags on their backs, and went back to the internet cafe.

Su Fengxia continued watching her anime, while Su Fengnan wrote furiously without stopping. Once she started, she didn't stop. Except for drinking water and going to the toilet, she maintained almost the same posture, writing from ten in the morning until two in the afternoon. She made the most of those five hours.

With the final period at the end, the 30,000-word finale was finally complete. Su Fengnan let out a long sigh of relief, feeling a sense of exhaustion. She stood up, stretched her stiff neck, and did a set of hand exercises.

I couldn't help but sigh: Ah, finally finished writing. Typing at this intensity any longer, I'd probably be close to sudden death. The first thing I need to do after getting my payment is buy a computer.

Sigh... She never wants to come to this internet cafe again, mainly because the smell of smoke inside is unbearable.

"Sister, can we go now?" Su Fengxia, who was standing to the side, was so anxious that she kept stamping her feet.

"Almost there, just a few more minutes."

Su Fengxia pouted, a little annoyed, and urged, "Hurry up, what if we miss the train?"

"it is good."

Su Fengnan opened the QQ app, found Editor Song, and sent her a message informing her that the story was finished and the next book was in the works. She would send the outline in a few days.

The message had barely been sent when Editor Song replied instantly: "It's finished so quickly? Great, looking forward to your second book."

Then he asked, "What's the genre of the second book? Can you give us a hint?"

"Ancient saying."

"The style has changed, I'm really looking forward to it."

"Um."

Have you read the reader comments?

Comments? Su Fengnan hadn't actually read them. After posting the Q&A yesterday, she deliberately blocked out all distractions in order to finish her manuscript.

"without."

"There's a surprise, go check it out!"

Surprise? Su Fengnan hesitated.

A moment later, she opened the comments section. After a quick glance, the screen was filled with donation records, and some readers even copied her witty quotes and repeatedly posted them to express their appreciation.

As the various data points continued to climb, Su Fengnan felt an indescribable surge of joy. This meant that people really liked her stories, and she could finally relax a little this summer.

.........

When Su Fengnan and Su Fengxia rushed to the train station, they saw two long, winding lines at the security checkpoints. Su Fengxia tugged at her sleeve and said urgently, "Sister, hurry up, it looks like they've started security checks over there!"

After the two finally squeezed through security and entered the waiting hall, the announcement was already urging them to board their train. Su Fengnan had thought there wouldn't be many people traveling during the summer vacation, but she was too naive. The crowded waiting room in front of her, with all sorts of bags and packages piled on the floor, made it obvious that it was packed with people going out to make a living.

Amidst the commotion, the two squeezed onto the train with the flow of people, then searched for seats row by row in the crowded carriage. After finally settling their luggage, Su Fengnan's heart finally settled. Wiping the sweat from her brow, she said to Su Fengxia, "Finally, we're seated. My back is killing me from all that squeezing."

The old-fashioned green train was packed with people; not only were the seats full, but even the aisles were filled with people. Su Fengnan felt incredibly stuffy in the carriage, making it hard to breathe, and couldn't help but miss the spacious and comfortable high-speed trains that would come a few years later.

Not long after, accompanied by a roar and a slight tremor, the train slowly pulled out of the station. Su Fengnan watched the buildings recede outside the window, her anticipation gradually overpowering her fatigue.

As darkness fell completely, the carriage began to fill with the aroma of various foods. A couple sitting opposite her took out beef noodles they had prepared beforehand, and the rich smell wafted into their nostrils. Su Fengxia sniffed and muttered softly, "It smells so good... Sister, I'm hungry too."

The aroma instantly whetted Su Fengnan's taste buds, and her stomach rumbled involuntarily.