Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation

The gap he left wasn't big, and if Geng Lu passed by, she would definitely brush against him and he'd take advantage.

Geng Lu wasn't stupid. She guessed his little schemes.

When Geng Lu first started school, she dared to mock Ma Shicheng. Her good temper was reserved only for Jiang Ning.

Seeing Liu Chuandao's behavior, naturally, Geng Lu didn't show a good expression. She didn't hide her disdain, glancing at him and sneering:

"You usually leave your seat and get pinched by Pang Jiao a lot, right? What's up, have you learned this trick too?"

This sentence was like a pin, piercing Liu Chuandao's heart, making him recall the humiliations he faced. He let out an angry low roar: "What nonsense are you talking?!"

Geng Lu didn't even look at him, turned her head and walked away.

Liu Chuandao wanted to reason with her, but somehow, when he touched the iron door, a stabbing pain like a needle pierced his hand, and a beautiful spark of static electricity flew out.

Even Shang Caiwei, sitting at her desk, noticed it.

The classroom door was already in motion, and the static electricity just paralyzed Liu Chuandao. He yelped, and never mind striking a pose, his body directly lost balance and he fell flat on the ground.

Jiang Ning, with one hand in his pocket, retracted the spell he just cast.

He happened to walk to the door and saw Liu Chuandao lying on the ground.

Jiang Ning said leisurely: "No need for such a big gesture, it's not appropriate."

From the hallway, Cui Yu heard the commotion and said jokingly: "Brother Ning, aren't you going to give him a couple of coins as a reward?"

...

During the big break of the second period of evening self-study, Class 8 was in chaos.

At the linked seats in the back row, Dan Kaiquan glanced at Bai Yuxia sitting in front of him, feeling no more ripples in his heart.

Because he had moved on to a new love.

Dan Kaiquan shouted: "Brother Nan, not running tonight, I'll come over to hang out."

"Sure, come on over." Dan Kaiquan sat down in Xin Youling's seat, much closer to Bai Yuxia.

He deliberately raised his voice: "I've got the QQ number of a junior from the first year!"

The two cooperated seamlessly, Guo Kunnan joining in loudly:

"Impressive, Brother Quan! The junior is really pretty, even in our class she stands out."

Dan Kaiquan: "Of course, my taste can never be wrong."

Their loud voices attracted a lot of attention, with Meng Ziyun and Tang Jing casting curious glances.

Unfortunately, Bai Yuxia remained unmoved.

Dan Kaiquan continued talking like nobody was watching: "I'm adding her now."

Guo Kunnan: "With Brother Quan on it, it's a done deal in minutes."

Dan Kaiquan: "Low profile, low profile."

Dan Kaiquan told Wang Longlong about the girl he's interested in, and Wang Longlong used the freshman group's network to quickly pinpoint the target, showing him a picture.

Dan Kaiquan recognized the girl at a glance.

The girl's QQ required a correct answer to a question for verification, and Wang Longlong happened to get the answer as well.

Dan Kaiquan looked at the question in the friend verification: 'Yang Liu Yiyi.'

He entered the numbers 25, 12, 25, 25, passed the answer verification, and successfully added her.

Guo Kunnan: "Awesome!"

Dan Kaiquan gave a faint smile, first entering the girl's space and liking all her posts from top to bottom, showing his sincerity.

...

The last evening self-study session.

Xin Youling, as the class monitor, was called away for a meeting, leaving Huang Zhongfei conveniently relaxed.

He recalled how back then, every time he returned from such meetings, accidents were prone to happen in the class.

Which made him fear meetings, but now, all worries dissipated, living leisurely without the responsibilities of a class monitor.

After Xin Youling left, with no one to manage the discipline, the room buzzed with countless conversations.

Xue Yuantong was sleeping, Jiang Ning, sitting by the window, shared a desk with Bai Yuxia, helping her with questions.

The current top ten in Class 8 for the grade included Xue Yuantong, Jiang Ning, and Chen Qian, all candidates for prestigious 985 universities.

In comparison, Bai Yuxia was trailing far behind, currently ranking in the thirties for the whole school.

If her performance continues, she might get into a decent 211 university, but for 985, there is still quite a gap, and a long way to go for her.

Jiang Ning, with a quick mind, though not as sharp as Xue Yuantong, was able to explain things in a way Bai Yuxia could understand, always benefiting greatly from it.

Bai Yuxia's desk-mate, Chai Wei, silently watched this scene unfold again and again, feeling aggrieved.

He kept reminding himself, 'Victory isn't confined within the board, but beyond it!'

And he, is the one to overturn the board!

Jiang Ning set up an array, reducing much of the noise, as outside the array, due to the reason it's the last evening self-study, many students with active minds were goofing around.

Dong Qingfeng and Jiang Yanan were discussing local snacks in the urban area.

Pang Jiao was doing makeup, while Liu Chuandao was 'in prison.'

Cui Yu and Meng Gui were watching videos, with the volume set to two squares on external speakers, while Duan Shigang leaned in for a look of appreciation.

Guo Kunnan and Hu Jun were engrossed in a chess game.

Miao Zhe was in an online relationship, while Wu Xiaoqi was pretending to nap with a ball in his arms.

Tang Jing, Meng Zi Yun, and Cao Kun are playing Truth or Dare.

Meng Zi Yun lost, and Tang Jing asked: "Who do you like the most in our class?"

Cao Kun held his head high, wearing a casual smile.

Meng Zi Yun beamed: "Of course, it's you, my dear sister."

Cao Kun's shoulders drooped instantly.

Then Tang Jing lost, Meng Zi Yun asked, "Which boy do you like the most in our class?"

Qiang Li, sitting in the front row, turned around and interrupted: "You guys are playing big?"

Meng Zi Yun: "It's only exciting when you play big."

"Jingjing, hurry up and tell us, who is the boy you like most in our class?" Her voice was a bit louder.

Everyone was curious about the gossip, so the surrounding noise diminished significantly.

Tang Jing raised her head, her laugh was quite unnatural, entirely different from the usual amiability of a girl, instead carrying a tint of madness.

She shouted loudly: "The boy I like most in our class is... Huang Yuzhu!"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the classmates around were stunned.

Many admitted that Huang Yuzhu was honest and capable, but his looks were somewhat mature, not easily liked by girls.

Now Tang Jing actually confessed publicly.

Huang Yuzhu, sitting behind Tang Jing, had never encountered anything like this, and was at a complete loss, not daring to believe it.

Before others could react, Tang Jing said carelessly: "Because he's a good guy, actively helping us carry water, hahaha!"

After the farce ended, the surroundings returned to calm.

At the connected four seats, Wang Longlong lowered his voice: "That nasty woman isn't a good person!"

He held a strong prejudice against Meng Zi Yun, who bullied his deskmate in elementary school, thus being quite displeased with them.

Ma Shicheng: "Look at the nonsense she's up to."

After Truth or Dare ended, Tang Jing gave Meng Zi Yun an ambiguous look, she just planted a seed.

As for boys like Huang Yuzhu, who are honest and upright, Tang Jing understood thoroughly. With a little trick, she could influence them and gradually control.

...

Night.

At home by the river dam, Xue Yuantong took a shower, changed into a little white dress, and ran to Jiang Ning's room to play.

"Huh."

A box of desserts was placed on the small round table.

She took a closer look and couldn't help but exclaim: "Ice cream puffs!"

She was stunned by the sudden surprise, her bell-like clear voice rang:

"Jiang Ning, you bought it for me!"

Xue Yuantong's freshly showered face was bright red, her eyes shone, pure joy filled the room.

"Yeah, eat up."

She had been talking about it since last night, Jiang Ning had specially arranged for someone to buy them.

"You're the best." Xue Yuantong ran over and ruffled his hair.

She was so delighted, she picked up the box of puffs, went home, and gleefully bragged to her mom: "Mom, look, my Jiang Ning bought me something delicious!"

She felt light and airy all over.

After her daughter was happy for a while, Aunt Gu said: "You're only allowed to eat three."

Xue Yuantong was taken aback: "What?"

Aunt Gu: "Kids shouldn't eat too many sweets at night."

Xue Yuantong pouted in protest: "I'm 15 now, already an adult."

Aunt Gu glared at her: "Hmm?"

Aunt Gu took away the box of puffs, leaving only three for Xue Yuantong.

Xue Yuantong was heartbroken, she took the remaining puffs sadly to find Chuchu.

Chuchu was studying under the lamp, "Look, Jiang Ning bought me ice cream puffs, they're super tasty, I'll share one with you!"

Xue Chuchu routinely refused: "No need, no need."

Xue Yuantong, "Well, since you're not eating, I'm off then."

Saying this, she left.

Chuchu was unprepared, shouldn't she have asked again?

She thought of the round, plump puffs, even without tasting, she knew that beneath the crispy outer shell was cool, smooth ice cream cream...

Chuchu felt a pang of regret in her heart.

Xue Yuantong returned to Jiang Ning's room, her face dejected: "My mom only left me with two puffs, let's each have one."

Jiang Ning glanced at the crumb of puff pastry on her lip.

Better than he expected, she actually thought of sharing with him.

Thinking of this, he pulled out another box of ice cream puffs: "Here, I bought two boxes."