Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation

"Is this the boyfriend you chose? This is your taste, where's his sense of responsibility!"

Although Director Yan didn't name any names, his words were extremely contemptuous.

Many students looked at each other, wanting to know who that extraordinary person was who did such a thing.

After a round of lecturing, the meeting was adjourned.

Today ended a bit early. Shen Xu returned to the classroom with five minutes left before the end of class.

He was contemplating a plan to take revenge on the cheating pair when suddenly Gao Heshuai appeared at the classroom door, calling out with disgust, "Shen Xu, come out!"

Shen Xu was baffled, following Gao Heshuai into the office. As soon as he entered, he was immediately stunned.

The office had Director Yan, Teacher Chen Haiyang, and his favorite figure, his girlfriend.

Director Yan shouted angrily, "Shen Xu! Why didn't you run! Why did you stop running?"

Shen Xu was bewildered, "Huh?"

Gao Heshuai glared with wide eyes, his voice booming, "Did you really think we didn't know you were dating her?"

Even though they were teachers, they weren't blind. Many teachers, like Shan Qingrong, had special sources.

Shen Xu's dating wasn't a secret among classmates, so it wasn't hard for Director Yan to find out about it.

Since the two were in a relationship, who else could the boy who ran away last night be? It must have been Shen Xu.

Director Yan: "You got demerits last time, are you looking to be expelled this time? Why do you come to school as a student?"

His expression was dark, "If you don't write me a 3000-word self-reflection, don't come to school!"

Shen Xu found it extremely absurd: 'My girlfriend went on a date with another man, got caught by the school administration, and now they're making me write a self-reflection?'

Shen Xu's mind was blank for several seconds before he regained his senses, his emotions running high, "It wasn't me, last night it wasn't me!"

Damn it, I've been wronged!

He quickly glanced to the side, at the crying 'ex-girlfriend.'

Director Yan's eyes were filled with disdain, shouting harshly, "Shut up! You keep your mouth shut!"

Shen Xu's mouth moved slightly, but in the end, he powerlessly closed it. He was a social person, needing to save face.

Rather than exposing the wound of being cheated on, revealing it publicly and shouting to everyone, "I, Shen Xu, got cheated on!"

It was better to just stop, end it there.

...

That afternoon, Shen Xu, with a dark expression, went to Class 8 to find Miao Zhe and asked him to help write the self-reflection.

However, because the offer was too low, Miao Zhe politely refused.

Zhang Chi offered a low price competition; Shen Xu didn't trust Zhang Chi and refused.

Yang Sheng saw it and offered 50 bucks.

Zhang Chi, unwilling, claimed, "You can't even finish spending your marathon prize money, so why bother earning this little bit?"

Yang Sheng ignored Zhang Chi and, at the cost of writing off a debt, transferred the task to Yu Wen.

It was also that week that Shen Xu's name spread throughout the second-year level, with Wang Longlong dubbing him the 'Hero of the Greenwoods.'

Afterward, Deng Xiang and Ge Hao both found Shen Xu and asked him, "Aren't you planning to take revenge? Our brothers are at your disposal."

Shen Xu shook his head, saying if he stirred up more trouble, he'd be expelled.

That day, Shen Xu's figure seemed particularly desolate and lonely.

A once self-made business mogul, possessing hundreds of secondhand machines, with a constant cash flow, widespread networking, and an attractive girlfriend from the experimental class, now looked like a stray dog.

Now, Shen Xu was left with nothing.

Deng Xiang sighed deeply, acknowledging that Shen Xu had once stood at the pinnacle and also fell to rock bottom.

...

Time flew by, and a week passed in the blink of an eye.

On Saturday afternoon, after finishing the last two classes, the weekend holiday would begin.

Time had entered November, the season of clear autumn skies, with the white teaching buildings contrasting with the surrounding autumn scenery.

The ground was littered with many fallen leaves, and the sunlight on the leaves cast a golden autumn color.

In the plaza downstairs, Lan Zichen, the underclassman, wore a light blue knit sweater paired with a black floral skirt, standing amidst the fallen leaves like the spirit of autumn.

She walked carelessly, stepping on the fallen leaves, making a crisp sound.

It was as if she shattered autumn and also shattered a boy's heart.

Dan Kaiquan supported himself on the balcony, looking down at this scene. He was both delighted, glad to see the junior he longed for again.

However, amidst the delight was a touch of bitterness, like sipping tea brewed with aged tangerine peel.

Beside him, Guo Kunnan gazed at Lan Zichen, along with Wu Yunzhi and Fourth Middle School's top henchman, Zhao Xiaofeng.

Guo Kunnan was puzzled, this girl isn't that pretty, is she?

At least compared to the ones he liked, like Xu Yan and Xin Youling, she was at a disadvantage. Why did so many boys like her?

He looked at the sorrowful Kaiquan and consoled him:

"Brother Quan, actually, you're already doing well. When you're sad, just think about Shen Xu from the next class."

Guo Kunnan used a counterexample.

Dan Kaiquan laughed unethically, suddenly feeling that the setbacks he suffered were nothing compared to Shen Xu's.

Tang Jing and Meng Ziyun walked into the classroom from the side.

Seeing Huang Yuzhu, Tang Jing felt a complex mix of emotions and a sense of heaviness.

With a pang of compassion, she picked up the bag in her hand. To quickly deepen her relationship, she had specially purchased the recently released local specialty dessert cookies from Zhanzhan Pastry in Yuzhou, which were particularly expensive at 30 yuan for three cookies.

After continuous setbacks, Tang Jing abandoned her bottom line and decided to use small favors and gifts.

Tang Jing opened the bag, and the cookies, just baked an hour ago, exuded a rich, thick aroma of milk.

Feeling a bit distressed, Tang Jing quickly overcame the thought, silently telling herself that it was all worthwhile if she could get Huang Yuzhu as her own.

When that time comes, she will reclaim everything that belongs to her!

The benefits Huang Yuzhu received will all be returned!

Tang Jing giggled as she placed the box filled with cookies on Huang Yuzhu's desk. She maintained a smile yet still seemed somewhat awkward:

"Yu Zhu, thank you for helping me carry the water the other day, I appreciate it, so today I'm treating you to cookies."

Huang Yuzhu waved it off, honestly saying, "That's too much, carrying water wasn't tiring."

"Oh come on, I bought too many, if you don't eat them, I can't finish them!" Tang Jing acted coyly, showing a girlish frailty and gazing sentimentally at Huang Yuzhu.

From the north, Zhang Chi laughed heartily, "If you can't finish, you can give them to me to eat!"

Tang Jing cursed in her mind: 'Bad luck.'

After several rounds of polite refusal, Huang Yuzhu finally agreed to eat Tang Jing's cookies.

Seeing Huang Yuzhu eat a cookie worth 10 yuan in just a few bites, Tang Jing felt more distressed yet still asked:

"Yu Zhu, this is my first time buying these cookies too. Are they good? What do you think of the texture?"

Chewing the cookie, Huang Yuzhu replied, "Do you know about diplomatic theory?"

Tang Jing was stunned for a moment upon hearing that, 'Diplomatic theory?'

Could it be that Huang Yuzhu is interested in international affairs?

Thoughts flickered in her mind, with phrases like 'weak countries have no diplomacy', 'common development', and 'community with a shared future for humanity' popping up.

'Damn, this man seems so ordinary yet he cares about national affairs, is he crazy?'

With just four words, Huang Yuzhu threw Tang Jing's mind into chaos.

As Tang Jing pondered how to respond, since she was trying to win over Huang Yuzhu, she had to follow his topic. Otherwise, it would be a waste of offering him food.

Huang Yuzhu repeated, "This cookie is really 'crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.'

...

East corridor.

Jiang Ning stood there, watching the students chasing and playing in the square.

Although he didn't join them, standing there watching this scene brought an indescribable joy.

He peeled a pistachio and put it in his mouth.

This single one was something Xue Yuantong accidentally left in his pocket.

Jiang Ning watched silently, a familiar figure appeared beside him.

Yang Sheng looked forward, leaving Jiang Ning with a handsome profile.

Jiang Ning also gazed ahead, his Divine Sense swept over, noticing her petite and delicate ears, perfectly matching her neat short hair.

It was half a minute before Yang Sheng spoke:

"Jiang Ning, there's something I need your help with tomorrow, are you free?"

"I am."

Yang Sheng was surprised by his straightforward answer, turned her head, her deep, bright, and slightly sharp eyes looking at him:

"Not going to ask what it is?"

Jiang Ning: "It must be within my abilities."

Yang Sheng chuckled, "Indeed it is."

She immediately continued earnestly, "Here's the thing, about that idiot Tang Fu, I'm worried about her safety..."