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Su Cen met Tang Wu on the path in front of the administrative building. Su Cen remembered that when he first saw Tang Wu at the No. 27 High School, he didn't pay much attention to the seasons in this city. She was walking out of school along this small road with her ponytail gently swaying behind her; she had a slender figure. It was only then that Su Cen realized it must be spring from the green and lush trees around him.

"Sorry," Tang Wu rushed over, her bag still unzipped, her cheeks slightly flushed. "I discovered my pen was missing during class, and I spent a long time looking for it. Did you wait long"

"It seems like 'sorry' is the phrase you're using most often today," Su Cen said with a smile. "That doesn't sound like something the Tang Wu I know would say."

This statement had multiple meanings, of course not being what Tang Wu from his previous life could ever say.

If this were before Su Cen's rebirth, if her life hadn’t disappeared from this world and there was a chance for them to meet again under some circumstances, she probably wouldn't even give him a second glance as they passed each other. She would never notice that he used to be one of her junior high classmates because in the future, he didn't have the capability to enter her world.

However, Su Cen understood why Tang Wu was acting this way—it was all due to her concern. Therefore, she wouldn’t appear as cold and indifferent before him as she did to other students of No. 27 High School.

Tang Wu gave a faint smile; her face still flushed red as she gently squeezed Su Cen’s hand, an action that was quite bold and stimulating under the circumstances.

It was now during the peak time when students were leaving school. Without considering Tang Wu's reputation at No. 27 High School, just her looks and height of one meter sixty-eight made her stand out among girls. Their presence next to a tree on this small path would definitely attract attention from passersby; if not, it would be quite abnormal.

And Tang Wu's actions instantly reminded Su Cen of the days in Xiahai, with its hilly old city, unrenovated and soon-to-be-demolished alleys, forever weathered walls, cobweb-like telephone poles and wires, always swaying grandpa-style public buses, and signboards leaning askew on iron poles.

When the bus door "creaked" open, Tang Wu would say, "I'm leaving," then squeeze his hand before stepping into the bus.

Su Cen once thought that they were like two buses following different trajectories, disappearing around a distant corner. Perhaps years later, when returning to their hometown, Su Cen might occasionally be startled by a speeding sports car at the same intersection and hurl a can of food at it, only for the driver to turn out to be Tang Wu in an unexpected twist.

Of course, rather than watching that bus disappear into the distance, Su Cen joined its ranks and even found himself knocking on a girl's door—almost taking an evil step towards her on a dark night under the stars. Su Cen felt that his current mindset as a reborn individual was to take this evil step to its ultimate conclusion.

Amidst today’s rush of students after school, Tang Wu didn’t act impulsively but simply squeezed Su Cen's palm lightly before letting go. Witnessing her delicate fingers retract, Su Cen imagined the scene of sucking on those fingers as a form of desecration.

It was clear that even in his reborn life, he couldn't escape this base human nature.

Given how he behaved, one could only imagine the fervent attitudes towards Tang Wu from the surrounding admirers.

Su Cen and Tang Wu hadn’t seen each other for nearly half a year; their meeting was not as dramatic as in movies with passionate embraces or kisses. After such a long time without contact, there remained an unfamiliarity between them.

Tang Wu's face showed a slight blush, her long lashes concealing eyes that were usually ice-cold and clear enough to gaze into the soul but now seemed to avoid him, revealing subtle emotional changes within her. She likely felt as if she was dreaming or in an unreal situation despite knowing it wasn’t so.

Therefore, Su Cen didn't hug Tang Wu or hold her hand dramatically before this crowd of students from the 27th Middle School, fearing that such actions might startle her like a sparrow. Though she wouldn't necessarily refuse, it would put undue pressure on her.

Stepping outside, Su Cen pointed to a shop near the entrance of No. 27 High School and asked, "Why don't we get something to eat"

The place had stalls selling grilled meat. The shop's awning was extended over the road where tall locust trees lined both sides. Beneath it were many small chairs and benches. This street hadn’t undergone any renovation yet this year, so it remained quite bustling. Many students would gather here to snack and drink cold beverages after school for some casual relaxation. Though not exactly a desirable environment, years later even when sitting in the luxurious coffee shops inside modern buildings, they might still recall with fondness these humble surroundings.

This kind of simple place could provide Su Cen and Tang Wu more time and space to spend together, while also helping Tang Wu relax. It was really an excellent spot for watching and courting a girl.

But if the wealthy sons from No. 27 High School knew about this now, they would likely be so furious that Su Cen would drown in their spit. The fact that Tang Wu, who had never accepted any boy’s invitation after school before, was being taken by him to snack at an outdoor stall outside of school grounds was indeed outrageous behavior.

When hearing Su Cen's suggestion, Tang Wu looked towards the bustling street lined with stalls and felt a bit puzzled. She wasn't sure if she should feel amused or annoyed. Did he not realize that they would have less time to spend together alone if he didn’t suggest this But perhaps Su Cen was really hungry.

With these thoughts in mind, Tang Wu nodded her head and followed him into a cold drink shop where they sat down. This scene caused Sun Man, who wore sportswear, casual pants, and flat shoes with one hand holding yogurt and the other carrying a small bag while eating spicy noodles and meat skewers nearby, to stare at them in disbelief.

The expressions of her friends from Class 8, 9, 10, and 13 were similar. This street was their regular gathering spot. The taste of grilled meat and fried potato strips here was unparalleled. After school, they often came here for snacks together. Each person would spend a couple of dollars, which made them quite happy. With the ever-present Sun Man, who was a star on the school TV station, around, there were plenty of people there. However, very few boys dared to sit at these stalls due to the presence of this group of dazzling girls.

As Su Cen and Tang Wu sat down now, they had forgotten their usual banter. Tang Wu noticed Sun Man clearly and smiled at her as a greeting. In response, Sun Man exclaimed in surprise, "Ah!" Her mouth was still burning from the spicy food; she quickly covered it with a tissue to prevent any drool from escaping.

The scene before them seemed rather strange. Tang Wu, who was obviously on another level compared to others at school and would never linger at roadside snack stalls, had actually sat down today on a small wooden stool and ordered two skewers of beef, two of chicken, and two cups of iced beverages. Oh yes, and there was the new transfer student.

When Sun Man exclaimed angrily to Su Cen, "Do you think you're Stephen Chow", she never imagined that next Monday she would see a character combination challenging her imagination.

The boss brought out a plate of roasted food. Another plate of spicy mian noodles followed. Su Cen picked up one skewer and dipped it in the sauce, handing it to Tang Wu. She hesitated and pointed at the spicy sauce, "I want less."

Su Cen smiled; this feeling was great. It felt as though there were no more barriers between them, just lacking full integration, and that he had been forgiven for his base behavior once again.

He shook the meat skewer in his hand a little more and handed it to her. Tang Wu took it, bit into a piece of beef, and blinked her long lashes at him. Seeing Su Cen staring at her, she concealed her embarrassment with a smile, "What you gave me… tastes very good."

She gave him a meaningful laugh after.

This made Su Cen's heart thump again. This little girl wasn't just mature; she knew how to tease now. Was this sentence as straightforward as saying “the food from this barbecue place is delicious” or deeper, meaning "the food you personally gave me is delicious" Both were equally tantalizing and confusing.

Tap! A guy who had been watching Tang Wu's eating habits dropped his large volume of abalone. When he came to his senses, he felt extremely heartbroken over the two yuan spent on abalone; indeed, beauty was a curse.

A few boys wearing branded clothes, who would invite their ideal girls for meals at McDonald’s and KFC (high-end places for ordinary students) every weekend, were in tears of joy. They recalled when those girls in KFC had been commanding, "I want that! I want this too!"

They felt that Su Cen was so shameless right now but also envied his happiness.

The third group is open for business: habit three posts four impoverished—there are only three groups currently.

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