Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation

"Someone invited Tang Fu to climb Yishan tomorrow morning."

Yishan is located in the western suburbs of Yuzhou City and is a well-known attraction in Yuzhou City. It is about 338 meters high, and it takes just over an hour to reach the top. Many citizens have climbed this mountain.

"The person is a woman around 40 years old," Yang Sheng explained, "but that's not the crucial point. The crucial point is that her daughter was a good friend of Tang Fu."

Jiang Ning listened quietly.

Yang Sheng's tone deepened, "What's more critical is that her daughter was a motorcycle rider. She went to Mountain City last month and died in an unfortunate accident, crashing into a barrier while trying to film a video in a tunnel."

Jiang Ning: "...Driving without a license?"

"Yes," Yang Sheng didn't sympathize. She had seen many people illegally riding motorcycles. In earlier years, motorcycle noise would echo through the urban area late at night, disturbing people's sleep.

Those people, regardless of gender, hardly deserve pity. If they died, it didn't matter much, but if they knocked down an innocent pedestrian, wouldn't that ruin a family?

Yang Sheng continued, "Tang Fu said her friend's mom has been very down lately. Several people have tried to console her, but it hasn't been very effective."

"Just last week, Tang Fu participated in a marathon, won a prize, and was on TV. Suddenly, the mom called her and invited her to climb a mountain together."

"Tang Fu felt she was close to her daughter and wanted to comfort the mom, so she agreed."

As they talked, the wind blew through her short hair, a few strands teasing her face. The slight itch made her squint:

"I originally scheduled to play badminton with Tang Fu tomorrow morning, but after she said that, I felt something was off. What do you think?"

The invitation had a weird vibe. If it were Yang Sheng, she would never agree to such an offer.

No one knows what a mother who has lost her daughter might do after experiencing such a shock.

Jiang Ning also couldn't judge, so he said, "It's wise to be cautious."

Yang Sheng: "Yeah, let's go together tomorrow."

Despite Jiang Ning being just a high school student like her, after several experiences, Yang Sheng felt a sense of safety whenever he was around.

Normally, a girl like Yang Sheng, who exercises regularly, has good physical fitness, has practiced some fighting techniques, and even carries a knife, wouldn't easily feel this way from a peer boy. But Jiang Ning somehow did.

Having him nearby felt like standing beside a towering mountain, making her feel immensely relaxed.

Not wanting to exploit Jiang Ning's help for free, she said, "After climbing, we'll treat you to BBQ."

Jiang Ning: "Sure."

Then, he hesitated for a moment and added, "I can't grill."

Yang Sheng chuckled, "No worries, Tang Fu and I will handle it for you."

...

The bell for the end of the first class in the afternoon rang, and the atmosphere in the class became more lively. The physics teacher had gone to An City to teach in a cram school to earn big bucks, so the next class was still a self-study period.

Chen Siyu stood in front of the balcony outside, frowning as if pondering some significant matter.

Seeing this, Qiang Li mustered his courage, ready to strike up a conversation. He had rehearsed his lines, planning to appear as gallant and scholarly as an ancient deity, resonating his majestic voice in the girl's ears:

[Young lady, what troubles you?]

Then, by solving the girl's troubles, he would win her admiration.

Twins... If he could make one of them like him, wouldn't there be a chance to win two hearts with one move?

Qiang Li's imagination ran wild, his smile becoming more reckless. What man could resist the temptation of having two in his embrace?

'Ah hahaha~'

When he was about to act, Wang Longlong's voice unexpectedly interrupted, "Why the frown when the holiday is near, doesn't anyone like holidays?"

Chen Siyu's contemplation was disrupted.

Qiang Li's fantasy was reluctantly cut short as well, and inside, he cursed: 'Damn Wang Longlong, do you know the consequences of angering a deity?'

Chen Siyu said, "My mom's wisdom tooth hurts, and she asked me to buy some medicine."

Wang Longlong shrugged it off, "What's there to worry about? Just go to the pharmacy and buy it."

"But I can't remember the full name of the medicine." Chen Siyu looked puzzled.

On hearing this, Chen Qian, holding a vocabulary book on the balcony, glanced over.

He had a plethora of talents, as knowledgeable in astronomy as in geography, familiar with the names of various medicines at his fingertips.

However, talented people often have high self-regard and like to maintain an air of importance.

As the saying goes, knowledge is imparted selectively. In reality, unless others asked, Chen Qian wouldn't lower himself to offer advice.

Wang Longlong observed keenly and noticed Chen Qian's strong desire to show off.

Wang Longlong, eager to befriend Chen Qian, seized the moment to play the supporting role, "Why don't you ask Brother Qian? He's the most knowledgeable man I've ever met."

Sure enough, Chen Siyu turned her gaze to Chen Qian, who was reading his vocabulary book.

At that moment, Chen Qian stood on the balcony, with warm sunlight covering his upright posture. He held a book in his right hand while his left hand was placed behind his back, resembling a poet wandering in the world yet immersed in the realm of knowledge, shut off from the vast world outside.

"Chen Qian?" Chen Siyu called out.

Chen Qian finally placed his vocabulary book gently on the cement rail, turned his head slightly, and said nonchalantly, "Is there something you need from me?"

Chen Siyu expressed her problem, "I want to buy medicine but can't remember the full name of it."

Chen Qian maintained a calm and uninvolved demeanor, "No matter, I am well-versed in market medicines. Just tell me two words from the name, and I'll know the full name."

Chen Siyu was surprised, "Really? I only remember the last two words."