Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation

Evening, river dam.

"I brought you a portion too." Jiang Ning's voice called out.

Xue Chuchu, who had her back to him, felt a hint of joy appear on her delicate face.

She hadn't expected Jiang Ning to bring her something to eat upon his return, feeling a bit pleasantly surprised.

She rarely experienced this, even though it was a kind gesture from Jiang Ning while caring for Tongtong.

As usual, Chuchu politely declined: "No need, I've eaten enough tonight."

Xue Yuantong: "Nonsense, you only ate half a bowl of rice."

Xue Chuchu felt embarrassed inside.

Jiang Ning: "I brought three portions, let's have it together."

Xue Chuchu 'reluctantly' stayed.

Xue Yuantong found a variety show, [Boys and Girls Move Forward], then brought over a small table, Jiang Ning placed the three bowls in order, one per person.

In the cozy room, the sound from the speakers played, Xue Yuantong carefully lifted the lid.

She took a bite with a spoon, it was cool, with a rich creamy flavor, smooth and lingering, the taro was delicate and soft, the taro balls were chewy, complemented with watermelon and mango, it was very refreshing.

"Chuchu, taste it quickly, it's delicious!" Xue Yuantong shared her joy.

The exquisite dessert was easily loved by girls, especially since Xue Chuchu was usually very frugal, rarely spending money on such treats.

She took a small taste and was immediately captivated by the superb texture and perfectly balanced sweetness.

The three of them gathered to eat dessert and watch the variety show, the guests falling into the water in various ways, Xue Yuantong laughed 'gleefully'.

"Chuchu, isn't it cold?" Xue Yuantong's small mouth was filled with shaved ice, and even her tongue felt cold.

Xue Chuchu: "It's okay, not cold."

She took a bite of watermelon. On summer evenings, a cold dessert felt particularly enjoyable.

Xue Yuantong put down her bowl, she was holding the bowl while eating the dessert, her small hands feeling chilly.

She pressed her hands against her legs, transferring the coolness to her smooth white thighs.

"My legs feel so cold too!" Xue Yuantong said.

Xue Chuchu: "You cooled them with your hands."

Xue Yuantong glanced at Chuchu's legs. Today, Chuchu wore a white dress, a segment of her jade-like thigh was exposed outside the dress, beautifully outlining a graceful, smooth curve along with her hanging calf, making her want to touch it.

Just do it! Never hesitate!

Xue Yuantong first held a rice bowl to cool her hands, then placed her small hand on Chuchu's leg.

The two girls often played around, so this kind of contact was nothing. Xue Chuchu didn't mind, focusing on eating the dessert.

Xue Yuantong giggled: "Chuchu, now your legs are cold too, colder than mine!"

Jiang Ning glanced their way: "Really?"

Xue Yuantong pouted: "Of course."

"You don't believe me? Try touching us!" She spoke astonishingly.

Jiang Ning's divine sense swept over Chuchu, her slender legs exposed under the light, smooth and flawless skin, exuding a breathtaking allure.

It was hard to resist.

Upon Tongtong's words falling, Xue Chuchu's expression froze instantly, she was stunned:

"Huh?"

She subconsciously tightened her legs, her cheeks flushed with shyness, not as innocent as Tongtong.

Previously, Aunt Hua often reminded Chuchu never to date early, so she understood much more about relationships than Tongtong, always wary of the outside world.

Otherwise, with her outstanding beauty, others would have taken advantage long ago.

Xue Chuchu felt flustered inside, she admitted she often ate Jiang Ning's snacks, blaming her own lack of willpower, but if she had to repay in such a way… could she stop eating now and still make it?

In her shyness, Xue Chuchu swallowed her words, her face growing redder, blushing radiantly, her eyes glancing at Jiang Ning, the coldness completely vanished, showing a rare charm.

Then, she met Jiang Ning's upright, righteous, unwavering gaze.

Xue Chuchu sighed in relief, as expected of Jiang Ning, if it were someone else, they would definitely be looking at her legs.

But Jiang Ning never did, his gaze was clear like a pure wave, without a hint of color.

Xue Chuchu had never met such a boy, even in the so-called strongest high school class in Yuzhou, Qingbei Class, where the best students of the city gathered.

Yet, no matter how well the boys hid it, she could always sense greed and possessiveness.

Only Jiang Ning was different, in everyday interactions, he never sneaked glances, exuding overwhelming righteousness.

Xue Yuantong: "Hey, Chuchu, your legs are so warm, and your face is so red?"

Jiang Ning: "It's because she's cold outside but warm inside."

...

Sunday, cloudy.

After breakfast, Chuchu went home to study, Aunt Gu rode a bike to work.

Watching her mother ride away in the distance, Xue Yuantong, rarely, didn't play games. She was preparing to change herself, secretly working hard, to amaze her family.

For this, she ran into the room serving as a storage area, tinkering a while, and dug out a woman's bicycle, a folding bicycle, entirely red, covered in dust, obviously idle for long.

Jiang Ning noticed and curiously asked: "What are you doing with a bicycle? You can't even ride it?"

His words felt like a needle, piercing hard into Xue Yuantong's heart, it hurt.\\p>

She suddenly recalled a saying: when you're weak, bad people abound around you.

Xue Yuantong felt utterly melancholic, since when did Jiang Ning dare to tease her so?

She remembered, Jiang Ning once often begged her, asking for her help with formulas, so humble then!

The world deteriorates, she hadn't shown her strength for too long, reducing to such a state.

Being nice gets you taken advantage of, today Xue Yuantong will ride a bike, to clear her shame!

Xue Yuantong cast Jiang Ning a disdainful look, "Today, I'll show you how I ride it."