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The bright sunlight filtered through the branches of the ginkgo trees, casting a golden glow all over the lawn. Beneath the bridge, carp could be seen swimming in groups within the pond water. Around Su Can, who was wearing jeans and a white shirt, and Xiao Yunyun, dressed in a cotton hoodie and khaki pants, there were clusters of flowers.

The pond rippled with light and shadow as beams of light, slightly hazy, passed through the trees, creating an interplay of light and dark that gave the scene a three-dimensional feel. The garden was painted with particles of soft hues in this moment.

Xiao Yunyun's bright eyes met these particle-like hazes as she looked up at Su Can, blinking before smiling and saying, "Oh really So you came here to find a beauty! I thought that's why Tang Wu turned around just now and you followed right after."

She stepped forward and turned around, her pink hoodie flipping back. "Are you kidding me At No. 27 Middle School, even at Yu De Middle School or Rong University Affiliated High School, despite the fact that Tang Wu's name may not be as widely known as some might think, people who discuss her privately could fill several train carriages."

Su Can’s heart skipped a beat unexpectedly; even with his soul from another life guiding him, it was hard to remain unmoved by this moment.

Seeing Su Can's shocked expression, Xiao Yunyun smirked in amusement. "Didn't you know that Tang Wu is considered the most beautiful girl at No. 27 Middle School Last semester during a school exchange meeting of three schools, she was one of our representatives from No. 27. Afterward, a friend who transferred to Oak City long before high school would often pry into information about her in private, saying that the boys in their class were very interested in learning more about her. Such inquiries have never ceased."

They weren't sealed away by an unfortunate fate; the scene was clear and bright. Whether this was what "that person whom I long for" meant remained to be seen.

"I thought that only those so-called class beauties or campus heartthrobs would have a thing for her, but didn’t expect you from Xiahai City would be one too!" Xiao Yunyun covered her mouth and giggled. Back when Su Can and Tang Wu were in Xiahai No. 1 High School, there was some ambiguity about their relationship. However, times had changed; Tang Wu was no longer the relatively obscure girl from Class Five of Grade Ten at Xiahai No. 1 High School. During her short term here, she had already become a dreamlike figure that countless people daydreamed about.

In stark contrast, back when they talked about this girl in Xiahai No. 1 High School, it was rare. As the saying goes, if something is too dazzling, people either stay away from it or worship it. Ordinary people would talk about how nice today's weather was but not discuss how blinding the sun’s rays were; only poets like Nietzsche would contemplate such things.

Xiao Yunyun recited as if reading from a script yet with some playful tone, "Tang Wu, female, Han ethnicity, Grade 13 of Senior Year Class Zero Zero. You may not know about Class Thirteen, but you must know Tang Wu."

Su Cen had yet to react, and Xia Haibei's farewell kiss was frozen in a scene half a year ago, replaying before his eyes. During these six months without any news from Tang Wu, besides dreaming of the reeds of his childhood, the azure sky, and rapidly moving white clouds, he would also dream about Tang Wu’s clear and delicate appearance with her eyes reddened.

At times, he would dream of watching her standing on the other side of a river, amidst pink peach blossoms or snow-white pear flowers. She stood there in this elegant and beautiful scene, her upturned nose flushed red.

When he woke up with his eyes open, Su Cen could distinctly feel the same sense of loss as when Tang Wu wrote to him, staring at the ceiling in the middle of the night.

It was like a certain part of his life had been hollowed out無形中掏空無端端的缺少了卻難以追尋. without any tangible force, leaving an inexplicable void.

Reincarnation was the greatest cheat, but reincarnated individuals were not gods. There were some things that they felt powerless over, including the simple yet often cruel wish to hold someone's hand tightly and never let go in the river of time時間之河.

In these six months, it seemed a lot had happened.

Tang Wu had transformed from her initial蟄伏蟄伏 period to becoming someone who attracted attention, already beginning to match the brilliant image she would have in later years.

She must have experienced much, which was why she continuously wanted to contact him but lacked the courage to do so. This might be the reason for saying things filled with inner helplessness like "she will remember her seventeenth year and their shared seventeen-year-old self."

But when she said this, did it mean she lacked the courage and confidence to face reality, or had she truly mustered up the courage放下了and let go

"Hey." Xiao Yunchun gently patted Su Cen's shoulder, rousing him from his reverie. A hint of disappointment flashed across her eyes but quickly vanished.

"Wake up. I know you and Tang Wu were very close at the First High School. Actually, I never thought you two could be together. The more reliable choice should have been Chen Lingshan. During my time away, I occasionally thought about both of you, although only occasionally. I suspected that you and Chen Lingshan might already be a couple, but it definitely couldn't be Tang Wu; she was too distant. But the thing that surprised me最讓我冇想到的 the most was...

Seeing Su Cen's gaze, Xiao Yunchun asked half-jokingly, "Hey, are you really here for Tang Wu"

Su Cancan smiled brilliantly and said, "Of course not."

At this moment, one's demeanor naturally has to be maintained.

In fact, I should have figured this out earlier. The postmark on Tang Wu's letter indicates that it was sent from the Nan District Post Office, and the best school nearby is No. 27 High School. She wouldn't hesitate about the postmark issue because in Xia Hai City, after people complete their integrated middle and high school education locally, they will pass through the college entrance examination platform to disperse to various places across the country. Su Cen's life would also follow this trajectory.

She could never imagine that his fate would take an almost impossible turn following his middle school exam, shifting in another direction. Soon after she sent the letter, he was flying at a height of three thousand feet heading toward Jiecheng where No. 27 High School is located to attend it.

Of course, this might also be due to Su Cen's own worries and doubts; sometimes he even doubted his judgment, wondering if everything was just an overly idealized dream of his own imagination.

The better one imagines things, the more bitterly they fall. Countless predecessors have paved the way for this lesson, but most ended up drowning like dumplings thrown into boiling water. He naturally couldn't afford to be stubborn and refuse to change direction when hitting a wall.

But when all these expectations finally came true, Su Cen's heart, which had been holding its breath since early on, could finally take a deep sigh of relief at this moment.

In life, things often go beyond one’s expectations. The arrow of fate always hits us in a curved trajectory, and so happiness at that moment was indescribable.

Shao Yunyun sighed with relief, "Good, I was really worried you might stick to your guns; it's not like I underestimate your abilities. At No. 27 High School, there will always be someone stronger than you no matter how much you bounce around. So do you know just how exaggerated it is for a girl like Tang Wu to become so famous It also proves her brilliance. Of course, if you don't mind falling harder, you can give it a try. But of course, Tang Wu isn’t real or practical; trying to reach her would be out of your grasp. However, there might not necessarily be no other options in front of you!"

Shao Yunyun blinked with bright eyes and raised her red lips slightly, her chest rising lightly. Undeniably, even though she wasn't famous at No. 27 High School yet, she was a slow-burning type that would definitely reach a boiling point one day. With such a beautiful girl presenting herself in such an imposing manner, it’s likely many people would long for the chance to get close to her.

Seeing Su Cen clearly flustered, Shao Yunyun burst out laughing with a bright smile, as if she was the most dazzling patch of sunlight on this spring day.

Su Cen's heart finally calmed down, knowing that this girl was just joking. However, it successfully brought them closer together.

Surprise and worry coexisted in Su Cen's heart. He was delighted to learn that Tang Wu was at the No. 27 High School, and even more specifically, she was in Class 13. If he went straight up to the floor, he would likely face her directly outside of Class 13.

But what could he do when they met Should they be speechless The letter Tang Wu had written also became a source of worry for Su Cen.

As someone who was reborn, he should crush all obstacles in his path with overwhelming force. Therefore, since he was here, he needed to use an overwhelming form to give Tang Wu a big surprise and tell her that he could do anything in life and conquer any challenge, thereby dispelling the deepest concerns she had.

Ultimately, it came down to transitioning from being low-key to being high-profile. How could he establish his authority in this unfamiliar environment where top students were everywhere

How should he make a high-profile move to assert himself

Su Cen was at a loss for ideas; surely he couldn't resort to fighting or bullying other obedient students, as that would likely result in him being expelled from the No. 27 High School after seeing Tang Wu.

As Su Cen pondered silently, Xiao Yunyun looked on quietly. At this moment, some people could be seen approaching them from a distance across the garden.

Su Cen looked over and his previously contemplative expression gave way to a smile.

Acknowledging those brothers who stayed up late waiting for an update, as well as those with doubts: This chapter isn't delayed due to a breach of promise. It's just that I haven't completed the new one yet, so it can only be uploaded once finished. Unwittingly, it's already past midnight. After reading, you might as well wash up and get some sleep. If there are any monthly votes before bed, please cast them.

Thanks to "Dark Night Frenzied Wolf," "Wisdom of the Crowd," "Heaven Gifted Rice," book friend "Wang Xiang Piglet," "Shooting Dogs with a Bun," and many others for their support!

I thank everyone's understanding.

Third chapter update for today.ere you can see stacks upon stacks of neatly arranged bills in tellers' cash boxes.The second place might be the counterfeit currency destruction center or special counting practice bundles.In additio...