Chapter 22: He Shined Through the Entire Summer

On August 20th, Class 2 of Senior Three organized another class reunion at Jin Ding Xuan.

Almost everyone came except for those who failed the college entrance exam and had to retake it.

Of course, there were also people who didn’t fail but still didn’t show up to save face, namely Jiang Qin.

But this time, whether it was Qin Zi’ang, Yu Shasha, or anyone else, no one brought up the topic of Jiang Qin. They even deliberately avoided mentioning his existence when chatting.

Come on, what’s the point of mentioning him?

He’s no longer the loser who got rejected after confessing his love!

He now has hundreds of thousands in his hands, runs a bar, and makes all kinds of investments. Bringing him up now would only allow Guo Zihang to show off on behalf of his godfather again.

“Huiru, I heard Jiang Qin deleted Siqi’s QQ?”

Wang Huiru sighed, “I asked Siqi. He did delete it.”

Yu Shasha couldn’t help stealing a glance at Chu Siqi, “Siqi still doesn’t know about Feng Nanshu?”

“No, but don’t go blabbing. If Siqi finds out, with her temper, she might get into a fight with Jiang Qin! She always thought Jiang Qin still likes her, how could she allow him to like someone else!”

“But this can’t go on. She’ll find out sooner or later.”

Wang Huiru lowered her voice, “I asked Siqi, she only has some good feelings for Jiang Qin, not quite liking him. So I think Jiang Qin is right, those feelings won’t last long and will fade quickly. By then they’ll forget each other, maybe even turn hostility into friendship.”

Yu Shasha looked at Wang Huiru in slight shock, “Huiru, you’ve never been in a relationship right? How come you sound like a love guru?”

“I may not have eaten pork but I’ve seen pigs run.”

“Then I’ll consult you for relationship advice in the future.”

Wang Huiru blushed and sighed again, “Do you think there’s still a chance for Siqi and Jiang Qin? I actually think Jiang Qin is quite good.”

Bringing this up made Yu Shasha regret it, “I used to think Jiang Qin was just a bookworm. Who knew his game was so strong. Remember that day at the bar? The bartenders called him Brother Jiang and were so respectful. I felt like he could charm me to death. Standing next to him I couldn’t help wanting to swoon.”

“Then…should we try to set them up again?”

“It’s no use.”

“Why?”

“You need to understand, your rival isn’t just anyone, it’s Feng Nanshu!”

Wang Huiru felt a little unconvinced, “Jiang Qin said he and Feng Nanshu are just friends.”

After hearing this, Yu Shasha pouted, “In three years of high school, did Feng Nanshu ever have any friends? The issue isn’t their relationship, it’s that Jiang Qin is Feng Nanshu’s one and only. Do you understand the significance of ‘one and only’?”

“You have a point…”

“But we don’t need to worry too much. We’re starting college soon, maybe Siqi will immediately find a boyfriend even better than Jiang Qin!”

After saying this, Yu Shasha paused slightly, then exchanged a look with Wang Huiru. The two fell silent.

Are there guys in college better than Jiang Qin?

Right after graduating high school, those guys start spending whole nights at internet cafes, chatting all day about game point cards, bunny hopping, and camping staircases.

And look at Jiang Qin.

From day one he started doing business, quietly making hundreds of thousands, and even winning over the aloof beauty countless guys dreamed of.

Yu Shasha and Wang Huiru suddenly felt that they were no longer just worrying for Chu Siqi’s future, because Jiang Qin’s existence didn’t only affect Chu Siqi, it also influenced their own standards for choosing a partner.

In the future, when they enter university, they will inevitably compare the guys they meet to Jiang Qin.

When he chats with you about summer vacation, you’ll remember a guy who shined through the entire summer without a sound.

When he takes you to watch a movie, you’ll remember the days of watching the Olympics with everyone, when all the bartenders at the bar called that guy “bro”.

Even when he takes you shopping on the pedestrian street, you’ll remember a guy who wheeled and dealed, earning 200 yuan with just an address.

Girls are sensitive and used to comparing, but the comparisons almost always lead to hurt.

“It’s over, I don’t think I’ll find a boyfriend in college.”

“Yeah, they all seem so immature.”

Yu Shasha suddenly remembered something, “Huiru, didn’t you also apply to Linchuan University?”

Wang Huiru nodded, “Siqi and I have similar grades, so we plan to keep each other company.”

“Jiang Qin is at Linchuan University too. You’re screwed for your entire college life, definitely won’t find a boyfriend. No comparison means no hurt!”

“Please, I’m at the east campus. Jiang Qin enrolled in the School of Finance at the main campus. You have to cross the overpass and walk a long way to get there. There’s no chance of running into each other.”

Chatting about this and that, the reunion gradually came to an end.

At this point, someone brought up old times, suddenly turning the atmosphere in the private room melancholic.

In fact, they all knew that after this summer, opportunities to gather together like this would be few.

Everyone will have new friends, new classmates, a new everything.

Even very good friends will gradually drift apart after going their separate ways. It’s a necessary part of growing up – sad, but unstoppable.

“Chen Xiuxiu!”

“I…”

“I like you, I’ve liked you for a long, long time!”

“Although I know this isn’t a good time to confess, I still hope you’ll be my girlfriend!”

The PE representative Yang Taisong downed his glass of alcohol and finally voiced the words he had been holding in for ages. His booming voice startled everyone present.

And across from Yang Taisong, the girl named Chen Xiuxiu turned bright red, flustered and at a loss. But in the end she still mustered the courage to say “sorry”.

Hearing this exchange, all the classmates present couldn’t help sighing.

They thought the class would gain another couple, but it ended up going nowhere. But this is what youth is – precious because it’s fearless.

After the gathering ended, the class split into small groups. Some planned to go online gaming together, others wanted to wander around.

Chu Siqi didn’t say a word the whole night until she was alone with Wang Huiru and Yu Shasha.

“Why did Chen Xiuxiu reject Yang Taisong just now? Didn’t people always gossip about them in class before?”

“It’s simple, because she doesn’t like him.”

“Right, if you don’t like someone, reject them. The two can still be friends.”

“What about Jiang Qin? What illness has he caught that he hasn’t paid any attention to me all summer?”

“Siqi, listen to me, forget about Jiang Qin. You don’t like him anyway.”