Rebirth: My Childhood Sweetheart Came into My Arms

Han Zhiruo's body stiffened slightly.

A gust of autumn wind swept through, stirring up the dust on the ground, and the girl in his arms instantly tightened her grip.

This familiar scene had appeared in Han Zhiruo's dream before, and she felt sad for a long time after waking up from the dream.

Now that the dream has become reality, Han Zhiruo is both excited and somewhat cautious.

The first person she liked and who liked her appeared without warning in her blossoming seventeen-year-old life.

Like a flower bud waiting to bloom, it needs careful nurturing to fully blossom.

Han Zhiruo gently wrapped his arms around Jiang Nanqiao's waist, resting his chin on her neck, and inhaling her scent.

"It smells so good..."

Jiang Nanqiao's face flushed red. "You, you smell better than me..."

Han Zhiruo was amused by her reaction, so he changed his position and pressed his forehead against hers.

How did you know I smell good?

"I..." Jiang Nanqiao swallowed, her pupils dilating involuntarily. "You're so close to me, of course I can smell it."

Upon hearing this, Han Zhiruo's smile deepened.

While Jiang Nanqiao was still shy and dared not look up, Han Zhiruo gently cupped her face and kissed her soft lips.

Jiang Nanqiao's breath hitched, and all the blood in her body rushed to her heart!

The next second, she slowly closed her eyes.

Han Zhiruo's scent lingered on the tip of her nose, like the fragrance of flowers, or even more like fine wine, making Jiang Nanqiao intoxicated and unable to extricate herself.

After an unknown amount of time, the slightly tipsy couple finally parted ways.

Looking at the other person, their cheeks were already flushed red.

"You're my girlfriend now," Han Zhiruo said softly. "From now on, you have to share everything that happens to you with me immediately, and you can't just ignore me anymore, and also..."

"I get jealous if he gets too close to other girls."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nanqiao nodded shyly.

Two seconds later...

"Wait a minute, shouldn't I be the one saying this to you? I don't have many female friends, unlike you, who's always whispering to your deskmate..."

"If you mind, I'll go and call her over right now and introduce you to her in person as my girlfriend."

"No, no, no, that's not necessary..." Jiang Nanqiao quickly waved her hand. "I just wanted to say that you are more outstanding than me and more popular than me."

Dating the school beauty...

I wonder who gave her the courage?

From now on, there will be a whole street of love rivals!

"Don't say that again," Han Zhiruo said, playing with her hair. "In my eyes, you are priceless. There's no such thing as one being better than the other. If you weren't so outstanding, I wouldn't like you, understand?"

Jiang Nanqiao pursed her lips and nodded.

She does lack self-confidence, always feeling that she is very ordinary, as plain and unremarkable as dust.

Even though he consistently achieves excellent grades and is hailed as a top student, the underlying mentality of being willing to play a supporting role remains.

Fortunately, Han Zhiruo kept encouraging her.

It is said that good relationships can motivate people to make continuous progress.

He Ziyu becomes more positive and motivated after meeting Jiang Chengyu, while Jingran returns to the track and field after meeting Bei Yao.

And then she met Han Zhiruo...

"You're right," Jiang Nanqiao smiled, "The person you like can't be too bad."

"It's not just bad," Han Zhiruo said, pulling Jiang Nanqiao's wrist into his arms. "It's very good."

The autumn sun shines brightly.

Two pleated skirts fluttered gently in the wind under the azure sky, creating a scene as beautiful as a painting.

……

…………

In his second year of high school, He Ziyu transferred the management of the studio to his cousin and invested a portion of the profits into the operation of the coffee shop.

Apart from that, all that's left in my life is studying.

As a student about to enter his senior year of high school, He Ziyu's biggest goal is still to get into the same university as Jiang Chengyu.

After all, only by getting into the same university can the two of them spend every day together like they do now, inseparable.

As for their secret stash of money...

Over time, they have accumulated a considerable sum, laying a solid foundation for their future cohabitation.

As summer vacation approached, Bei Yao finished his intense college entrance examination, and a group of people gathered at Xinrong Jiayuan to celebrate with him.

That day, "Fire Seed" was out on a field trip and not around, and my cousin was also given a day off. The former studio was completely turned into a party venue.

"Qiaoqiao, please lay out the tablecloth for me. I'll finish cooking the dishes soon."

"Okay, no problem~"

This time, instead of ordering takeout, the group cooked for themselves, and the kitchen and living room were bustling with noise.

After a long while, Chef Jiang Chengyu served the food to the table.

He Ziyu poured drinks, arranged chairs, and invited everyone to come and sit down.

He couldn't remember when they last got together, but he knew that today was a rare day without parents watching over them or being tied up with schoolwork or work, so they had to let loose and have some fun.

"Why is it all drinks? No alcohol? None of us are driving." Bei Yao looked at the Coke and Sprite on the table, feeling a little unsatisfied.

He Ziyu: "You want to drink? We don't think we have any at home..."

"Fire Seed" usually doesn't drink alcohol at all, it seems to be due to an allergy, and there isn't even any alcohol at home.

"It's okay, I'll go buy it with Ruoruo!" Jiang Nanqiao finished laying the tablecloth and rushed to Han Zhiruo's side to take her arm.

Bei Yao: "Are you two really going to become Siamese twins? Even A Yu and the president are ashamed of themselves in front of you."

Since Han Zhiruo and Jiang Nanqiao established their relationship, the two have been inseparable, even sharing a toilet stall.

The same thing might draw criticism if it happened to a guy, but it's different for girls. No matter how intimate girls are with each other, they're just seen as "very close friends." That's why Han Zhiruo and Jiang Nanqiao became even more unrestrained.

"I agree with that. Usually, Yu-ge and I only do these little things at home, but last time Qiao-qiao hugged Ruo-ruo's face and kissed her passionately right there on the playground." He Zi-yu couldn't help but laugh.

"I saw it too!" Jingran raised her hand. "They were kissing so loudly it made a sound, and there were several boys drooling over it!"

Han Zhiruo: "..."

……

After the two men brought back the wine, everyone finally sat down together and began to eat.

He Ziyu raised his glass, "First of all, congratulations to Yao-ge on getting into his dream university!"

"Hey, the results haven't come out yet," Bei Yao chuckled. "It only counts when we actually receive the acceptance letter."

"You'll definitely pass your academic exams, there's no doubt about it, so don't be modest at this point."

After a year of hard work in his senior year of high school, Bei Yao's academic performance remained stable, allowing him to easily gain admission to several well-known sports schools in Yuecheng.

But he specifically set his sights on top schools in other provinces.

"That's right, that's right," Jiang Nanqiao agreed. "Yao-ge, you're the first among us to go to university. Remember to share your experiences with us when you get to your new environment!"

Jing Ran: "Don't worry, I'll definitely bombard him with three hundred WeChat messages a day!"

Bei Yao: "Little brat, you'll be a senior in high school soon. If your phone is found, it will be confiscated, you know that?"

Jingran made a face at him, "Our teacher Bao Bao is very kind, she won't care about so much."

After toasting Beiyao, the conversation inadvertently returned to "future plans".

Seventeen or eighteen is the age when people love to dream about the future, after all, everything is full of unknowns.

"I'm definitely going to apply to the same university as Yu-ge. As for my major... I haven't decided yet. I'll probably listen to my dad's advice, since the older generation has more experience in this area." After He Ziyu finished speaking, he looked at Jingran, "What about you guys?"

"I want to go to the same school as Yao Ge," Jing Ran said, "so that someone will always be there to peel shrimp for me."

He Ziyu: "Look at your wife, she treats you like a heartless shrimp-peeling machine."

Upon hearing this, Bei Yao shrugged dismissively, "I don't mind."

He Ziyu: "..." Although he was prepared to be shown off, he was still shocked. What should he do?

Jing Ran was amused by He Ziyu's speechless expression and couldn't help but say, "Hahaha, Ziyu, you've been showing off your love with Brother Yu every day before. What goes around comes around!"

He Ziyufei rolled his eyes at Jing Ran, then turned to Jiang Nanqiao, "What about you guys? What are your plans?"

Jiang Nanqiao wiped the oil from her mouth and said, "I've already decided. I want to apply to American universities, and I'll take the exams with Ruoruo."

"Going abroad?" Bei Yao raised an eyebrow. "Isn't it better to stay in the country? It's easier to develop here."

"I've been wanting to go out and see the world for a long time, and with Ruoruo as my guide, I definitely don't have to worry about living expenses," Jiang Nanqiao said. "Besides, the major I like is only available overseas, so after thinking it over, going abroad is the best option."

"So, after graduation, do you plan to return to China?" Jiang Chengyu asked.

"It's a bit early to think about that now, let's talk about it later." Jiang Nanqiao smiled. "It mainly depends on where Ruoruo wants to develop her career. I'll listen to her."

As soon as he finished speaking, the others at the table clicked their tongues in agreement.

The noise only stopped when Jingran slammed her hand on the table twice.

"Alright, alright, we're all on the same side, so let's stop fighting amongst ourselves! The dog food we're feeding each other now will eventually end up back in our own mouths, so let's all take it easy!"

He Ziyu: "Xiao Jing is right, everyone, let's eat! Today's food is much tastier than dog food!"

……

After the meal, everyone was slightly tipsy.

Since "Fire Seed" wouldn't be back for the next few days, everyone decided to stay here tonight.

As night fell, the group went to the small garden behind the villa to look at the stars.

He Ziyu sat in the rattan chair, leaning on Jiang Chengyu's shoulder, lost in thought.

"What are you thinking about?" Jiang Chengyu asked.

Looking at the starry sky, He Ziyu said, "I think, barring any unforeseen circumstances, this should be the last group activity for a while."

Jiang Chengyu: "Aren't you reluctant to part with it?"

"Would you believe me if I said I was reluctant to part?" He Ziyu played with Jiang Chengyu's fingers, his voice very soft. "Actually, the thing I hate most is parting, but now that I think about it, if we can both be better when we meet again, then parting isn't such a bad thing."

"That's true," Jiang Chengyu said, holding his left hand, "but Ayu, we will never be separated again in this life."

"No matter how the scenery changes along the way..."

I will always be by your side.