Who Would Fall in Love After Being Reborn? - Chapter 223: The Little Rich Lady Feels It’s Okay to Get Closer

TL: Etude

Cao Guangyu felt like he had been splashed in the face again by Jiang Qin’s casual remark, “I wasn’t showing off.”

Jiang Qin’s greatest talent wasn’t just making people feel the unevenness of life with a flick of his hand, but rather this kind of humility after showing off, appearing as if he had done nothing at all. This subtlety was even more impactful than blatant arrogance, leaving an endless aftertaste.

“Damn, that’s too awesome!”

“How did he train to be like this?”

Cao Guangyu updated his skills list in his mind and pondered deeply on the way back, feeling greatly enlightened.

Meanwhile, the boys and girls of the finance class were still silent in the cafeteria. Those who hadn’t finished their meals continued to eat in low spirits, while those who had finished found it harder to bear, having nothing else to do but to stare blankly.

But whether they were eating or not, they all felt a tingling sensation on their scalps.

Only Song Qingsong couldn’t sit still with excitement, eager to discuss the matter with her mother.

Thus, the belles of the finance class decided to return to the dormitory together to witness this moment, as they too wanted to hear the surprised reactions of Song Qingsong’s family.

“Chunchun, don’t go back yet. After we finish eating, let’s go to the city and watch a movie.”

Zhuang Chen felt that earning money for the first time was significant and wanted to enjoy this joy with Jian Chun a little longer.

“You go with your roommate. I won’t go. I want to hear how Song Qingsong talks to her mom and what her reaction will be!”

Jian Chun seemed even more excited than Song Qingsong. She left the cafeteria after dropping these words.

Watching her leaving figure, Zhuang Chen pursed his dry lips and didn’t say anything in the end, only feeling a deep sense of loss that was quickly hidden away, his practiced composure tugging at the heartstrings.

“Old Zhuang, don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Jiang Qin is not an ordinary person. We ordinary people can’t compare.”

Zuo Baiqiang couldn’t help but pat his shoulder, comforting him like an older brother.

“Why not? We all have a nose and two eyes. Why is he extraordinary? Whatever I do, he jumps out to suppress me, making my achievements look pale in comparison. Tell me, isn’t he targeting me?”

Zhuang Chen was uncomfortable because he knew that Jian Chun’s excitement when she left was not because of Song Qingsong.

Then for what?

Because of Jiang Qin. She must feel proud to know Jiang Qin deep down, so she was eager to know the reaction of Song Qingsong’s family, to experience the joy of shared glory from their surprise.

It’s like having an old classmate who is outstanding and famous. You would tell everyone, “That’s my classmate, we were best friends in school.” Then, seeing their surprise, you’d feel delighted inside.

“Old Zhuang, to be honest, he’s really not targeting you.”

Zhuang Chen looked at Zuo Baiqiang: “How can you be so sure?”

Zuo Baiqiang took out a tissue to wipe his mouth: “You didn’t participate in the military training. There are many things you don’t understand. When Jiang Qin first started school, he was even tougher. Whoever didn’t obey, he’d deal with. He was known as ‘the fierce one.’ What happened today is actually him being quite restrained.”

“You’re joking, right?” Zhuang Chen was incredulous.

Zuo Baiqiang smacked his lips: “I’ll give you the most direct example. Look at Song Qingsong. Normally, she doesn’t even look at us, but she’s always chasing after Jiang Qin, calling him ‘godlike.’ Do you think she was always like this? No, she was very arrogant at first, but Jiang Qin completely subdued her. So, not participating in the military training was actually lucky for you. Otherwise, you would have felt even more inferior.”

After a moment of silence, Zhuang Chen suddenly sneered: “It’s just starting a business. Jiang Qin can do it, and so can I!”

“What are you going to do?”

“Old Zuo, tell the boss for me, I plan to start a business in my spare time. I won’t be going to the special class for now.”

After saying this, Zhuang Chen stood up and left the cafeteria.

As Zuo Baiqiang watched him leave, a song lyric inexplicably popped into his mind.

Heroic aspirations in the sky, who can compete with me!

Oh my, is Old Zhuang really going to start a business? That’s not something just anyone can handle!

Meanwhile, the belles of the finance class returned to the dormitory and gathered around Song Qingsong’s bed, listening to her call home.

“Mom, a lump sum of fifty thousand or two to three hundred a month, which do you choose?”

“What scammer? I’m telling the truth!”

“That person is my classmate. He invested in a restaurant. Didn’t I just tell you?”

“I’m not joking, Mom!”

“Aiyo, I’m not asking you for money. I have enough for my expenses!”

…

After a long pause, Song Qingsong hung up the phone with a look of helplessness. “My mom doesn’t believe me. She thinks I’ve gone crazy wanting money and told me to wash up and go to sleep.”

Hearing this, the girls in the dormitory burst into laughter. But after their laughter subsided, they couldn’t help but fall into thought.

Why didn’t Song Qingsong’s mother believe her?

The reason was simple: the idea was too incredible. Unless seen with their own eyes, no one would believe that a freshman could invest as easily as eating and drinking.

“Jiang Qin is too amazing, impressing me completely.”

“I suddenly understand Guo Xiang at Fengling Ferry. One really shouldn’t encounter someone too dazzling in their youth. Now, I’ve lost interest in other guys.” (don’t get this reference, too lazy to look into it)

“I feel the same. I used to think he was just a special person, different from other guys. Now I realize that this ‘difference’ is truly unique.”

Jiang Tian and the others expressed their admiration in turn.

“Jiang Qin indeed shines brightly, but I still have to say, don’t think too much. He belongs to Feng Nanshu from the next room.”

Pan Xiu’s sudden remark instantly brought the girls of Room 506 back to reality.

Right, no matter how outstanding the person, he always belonged to the girl next door, and that girl too was a dazzling presence.

“I’m going to fetch water.” Jian Chun suddenly stood up.

“I’ll go too, let’s go together,” Jiang Tian quickly followed.

“Count me in, I’ll go fetch water too.”

In the end, the girls of Room 506 collectively headed out, pretending to be nonchalant. They boldly walked past Room 507, constantly glancing inside.

That girl, she’s the one who has all of Jiang Qin’s affection…

Under the bright dormitory lights, Feng Nanshu sat obediently at her desk, intently staring at her computer screen.

She was wearing a white sleep dress with a bow, and its short hem revealed her long, fair legs. Her delicate feet lightly rested on a footstool, her plump and rosy toes looking round and cute.

Her face was close to the screen, and in the backlight, her fine, curled eyelashes seemed to be dyed white, giving her an ethereal and pure look.

Whatever was on the screen was captivating, as she watched with unwavering attention, her whole being looking serious and focused.

“Thanks for the invite. I’m at Linchuan University, just got off the plane. Good friends shouldn’t kiss.”

“I don’t know, I’m still young, but this question is really exciting.”

“Already kissed and still call them a good friend? Pfft!”

“Someone wants to be your friend, and you’re thinking of flirting?”

“Advice for the poster: don’t have unrealistic fantasies. Kissing is something for couples. Please be honest and don’t do things that make me envious!”

“There should be boundaries between friends, at most a hug, but definitely no kissing.”

“I agree with the comment above. A hug is barely acceptable, but kissing is a no-go.”

“If you have such inappropriate thoughts, your good friend will definitely be scared. You might end up not even being able to remain friends.”

“Indeed, friendship has its limits. Don’t be too presumptuous.”

“Holy crap, kissing a good friend? This is the first time I’ve seen such a topic. I’m already taking notes.”

“Don’t do something foolish on a whim, poster. Friendship is hard to come by. You should cherish it!”

“I’m a girl. If my male friend wanted to hug me, I might consider it, but if he wanted to kiss, I would never agree!”

At this time, Jiang Qin had returned to his dormitory. Reading the latest comments under the post, his expression gradually turned grave.

Damn it!

Ninety-nine percent of people say it’s not okay. This is outrageous.

Forget it, I’m going to sleep!

Jiang Qin turned over in bed, then stared at the ceiling, feeling a sudden twinge of guilt.

The little rich lady is so naive, understanding nothing, like a blank slate of pure innocence. She’s so obedient, listening only to him. He had already tricked her little feet, and now he’s secretly craving her lips, wanting to taste them. Is this something a human should do?

No, it’s downright beastly.

If this continues, who knows what he’ll crave next.

He shouldn’t take advantage of her innocence…

If the little rich lady knew about these terrifying thoughts in his mind, she would definitely be scared stiff, trembling in a corner, looking at him pitifully, crying out, “Jiang Qin, don’t.”

Damn, why am I getting more excited the more I think about it? (LOL)

Jiang Qin coughed softly, quietly pulling the blanket to his waist, thinking how young bodies really can’t withstand any temptation.

Where’s the concrete in my heart?

What happened to the plan of not dating and just focusing on making money?

“I think it’s okay for good friends to kiss, just a little one.”

“If we can’t kiss, a hug is also fine.”

“Actually, I also have a good friend. If he kissed me, I’d be a bit happy, and a hug would also make me happy.”

“My good friend even kisses my feet. A kiss on the lips should be okay.”

Feng Nanshu wrote several replies, wanting to encourage the poster who, like her, had a good friend. But the system kept alerting her that her nickname contained prohibited words, preventing her posts from being published.

The little rich lady puffed her cheeks, her eyelashes trembling slightly, then gave up on posting. She picked up her phone, typing three words with a cool expression.

“Jiang Qin, walk.”

“It’s too late, go to sleep obediently.”

“Then tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow I’ll take you for a rich and noble walk.”

“Okay.”

Feng Nanshu sighed in contentment, then lay back on her bed, her gaze fixed on the ceiling, slowly drifting into a daze.

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