Chapter 41

So Jiang Qiao didn't know what to say, his throat felt like it was blocked by cotton.

He thought it was beautiful, so he bought it for her, even though his salary could barely afford such a small bracelet.

On an ordinary night, without any fancy words,

Jiang Qiao thought, oh, it turns out that giving gifts to others does not require any specific holiday bonuses. If you want to give... then give it.

She should be touched, but at this moment Jiang Qiao could only feel endless panic.

Lu Xun's love was beyond her ability to bear. Although Jiang Qiao was unwilling to admit it, she knew clearly that she was a burden to Lu Xun's bright future.

The plot has changed. Will he be able to develop his business ambitions according to the plot in the future?

If he had not succeeded in gaining wealth and status, how far would the two of them have been able to go?

Jiang Qiao is not afraid of hardship, but she has lived a few years longer than Lu Xun, so she thinks more.

The college entrance examination was just around the corner, and there wasn't much time left. Lu Xun also found a part-time job for her and had to worry about her studies.

Taking the college entrance examination will inevitably result in a considerable expense.

Difficulties and trivial matters will sooner or later consume the impulsive and insignificant emotions of youth. Nothing remains unchanged. Only in movies will people keep risking their lives.

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The poplar trees outside the classroom are sprouting new branches, and the breath of spring is getting stronger and stronger.

In April, the world-class physics competition began. It was divided into three rounds and required participants to travel abroad for a seven-day closed competition.

In order to prevent any accidents on the road, the school leaders took the three participants with them.

Early in the morning, Lu Xun bought breakfast as usual and woke up Jiang Qiao.

Jiang Qiao did not stay in bed this time. After dinner, she sat obediently on the back of Lu Xun's bicycle and went to school.

The bicycle was newly bought a few days ago, and a thick cushion was thoughtfully installed on the back seat.

Originally, Lu Xun wanted to buy a new one for Jiang Qiao and continue riding the old one himself, but Jiang Qiao was not happy when he heard that and used the excuse that his hands were cold and he didn't want to ride.

So Lu Xun continued to ride, and Jiang Qiao sat in the back.

Jiang Qiao had ridden this trail many times, and was so familiar with it that he could tell which intersection Lu Xun should turn at even with his eyes closed.

She stared quietly at every stretch of road she rode. The wind from the bicycle blew up the strands of hair on her forehead, and the tender green leaves in the air swayed twice.

Jiang Qiao suddenly felt that there was a very good saying. He couldn't remember the exact words, but the general meaning was—I wish time would stop at this moment.

But time always moves forward, just like the flimsy bicycle under the young man's feet will eventually reach the destination.

"I'll send you a message when I'm free, so you can't not reply." Lu Xun said domineeringly, changing his usual frugal attitude towards words: "Do your homework well, don't be lazy, and I'll check your learning results when you come back."

"Set multiple alarms in the morning, don't oversleep, and if you oversleep, don't rush to school. Remember to eat breakfast, and also..."

“I know, I know.” Jiang Qiao was amused by his motherly appearance and quickly pushed him into the car, not forgetting to say, “Lu Xun, you are so nagging.”

ungrateful.

Lu Xun was not angry. Before getting on the bus, he suddenly felt reluctant to leave. This feeling came so quickly, but he did not mind it.

"Jiang Xiaoqiao, wait for me to come back." Lu Xun said word by word, looking down at her seriously.

Jiang Qiao paused for several seconds, staring at him carefully, as if he wanted to remember his appearance forever. After a while, he curled his lips and said, "Lu Xun."

She said, "Bring back the first prize."

She looked so confident as if she was going to win the award herself.

Lu Xun didn’t like to say something that had no certainty, but looking at the girl’s clear eyes, he suddenly nodded: “Yeah.”

After getting in the car, he remembered that Jiang Qiao had not yet agreed to him.

At that time, he didn't know that not giving an answer itself represented a rejection in a sense.

The car disappeared, but Jiang Qiao still stood there without moving, until a bell rang from far away in the school.

She took a step with her sore and stiff legs, but instead of going to school, she went back the same way she came.

She still had to live in this world for another six years. Even if she had to leave, she had to go back and pack her things to make sure she wouldn't freeze to death on the streets after she left.

Still have to think about what to do next.

After she moved into Lu Xun's house, Lu Xun never let her spend a penny. During that time, Jiang Qiao took the initiative to buy things several times, but before she spent much, Lu Xun stopped her.

She is now... Jiang Qiao checked her WeChat balance, which was still over 800 yuan.

Oh my God, what can I do with more than 800 yuan? I can’t even afford to stay in a hotel for a few days.

[You, you, you…are you leaving?!] Seeing Jiang Qiao packing up his things, 166 finally realized what was going on. He couldn’t believe what had made this person suddenly realize this!

[Finally realized that the male protagonist doesn’t like you?]

Although 166 was very cautious, Jiang Qiao was still able to keenly hear the gloating from its electronic mechanical sound.

She greeted him warmly: […………You are such a bitch]

166: [……………………]

[You are talented, you are talented, you are talented]

[What am I?]

Jiang Qiao was holding her breath, and when this stupid little system came crashing into her head, she couldn't help but scold it.

The attack starts from 166’s low IQ and ends with its ugly mechanical sound, “No wonder you don’t have a girlfriend.”

The little system was furious, and uttered a few words in a grumble, angrily saying: [The system does not distinguish between men and women!]

Jiang Qiao said coldly, "Oh!"

When she fell silent, 166 felt a little uncomfortable and said awkwardly: [So you have figured it out again, okay? It’s not too late to figure it out now. I told you to do the task well. After you finish it, you can go back to your world. How great.]

In the plot, "Jiang Qiao" was unable to take the college entrance examination. Looking back, it seems to be this time point.

It was originally very anxious, thinking about how to persuade Jiang Qiao to leave the male protagonist, but it didn't expect that Jiang Qiao, who had been playing badly, suddenly became active in the plot.

166 asked her why she suddenly figured it out, Jiang Qiao told her to shut up, not wanting to listen to her.

I haven't lived here for long, but I have more than twice as many things as when I first arrived.

A night light on the bedside, two pots of succulents on the desk, a thick black down jacket, a yellow water cup, a shell wind chime in front of the window, and...a silver bracelet on the wrist.

Jiang Qiao stared at it blankly for a while, then slowly took off the bracelet and placed it on the desk.

When she reached the door with her suitcase, she suddenly stopped.

After a while, he went back to pick up the lonely bracelet on the desk and put it back on his wrist.

What you give her is hers, just consider it as... a souvenir.

(End of this chapter)