Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again-Chapter 346 - 141: Finally Meeting the Legendary Mysterious Girl!
Someday, I’ll need to find a time to dial every IC phone booth on campus and save the numbers in my phone book...
"Didn’t you say you already left?"
Qin Shiqing retorted.
"Yeah, I called you just as I was leaving, and now I’m just at the dorm entrance."
Su Zelin, not one to let things slide, explained effortlessly.
Knowing his knack for twisting logic, Qin Shiqing didn’t mind: "Hehe, since I’ve caught up to you, how about you take me along for a meal?"
As she said this, the girl’s gaze shifted to the group of five behind Su Zelin, smiling.
"You must be Zelin’s roommates, right? I’m his neighbor and high school classmate."
The five were taken aback.
Not only was this goddess an old high school classmate, but also a neighbor, meaning childhood friends!
If there’s no mistake, she must be that legendary mysterious girl!
The way old three talked to her was oddly similar to his usual phone conversations.
But having such a girl-next-door goddess, anyone else would love to invite her over often. Why was old three deliberately avoiding her?
Qin Shiqing continued, "Showing up uninvited is a bit presumptuous, hope you all don’t mind?"
"We don’t mind at all, nice to meet you!"
"Hello, welcome!"
"..."
The five weren’t clear about Su Zelin’s exact relationship with this goddess or why it seemed so on-and-off, but no one was foolish enough to be impolite.
"See, your roommates are very welcoming to me."
Qin Shiqing chuckled.
Su Zelin had no choice but to introduce her: "This is Qin Shiqing, from Zhejiang University."
The five were dumbfounded again.
Wasn’t old three attending his sister’s Christmas Eve event before, saying his sister’s name was Su Shiqing?
Looks like it’s not just a sister, but a lovely sister!
A swan from Zhejiang University, even managed by old three from a finance institute, wait, seems like she’s into him too! 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
Old three, you’re awesome!
"Hello, sister-in-law!"
The spirited guy was quick-witted.
Ah Ping, if you don’t know what to say, just stay quiet; no one will think you’re mute!
Su Zelin was furious.
"She’s just my high school classmate and neighbor!"
The casual guy insisted on clarifying.
We know, in public, she’s the dear wife, in private, the sweetie.
We all understand!
The group chuckled with a hint of ambiguity.
Su Zelin pointed at each person, introducing them in turn: "These are my dorm mates, Old Feng, Hou Yongjin, Hu Xu, Cai Wensheng, Beta!"
Zeng Kaiping was puzzled.
Old three’s words seemed like rank-based, why was I demoted to last, even below Ah Sheng, who’s practically a kid?
Qin Shiqing caught him too, and with no way to send her off, he had to take her along for a meal.
Letting the two of them walk ahead, the group of five deliberately lagged behind, whispering amongst themselves.
"Looks like she’s the legitimate one, Ah Xi and Nanaz are just concubines at best!"
"Even though we’re more familiar with Ah Xi and Nanaz, I have to say, they don’t stand a chance against her—so pretty and poised, and a top student at Zhejiang University no less. How is she different from a boss?"
"Don’t forget, she’s old three’s childhood friend, that bond’s unbreakable!"
"So puzzling, why doesn’t old three admit it or ever tell us?"
"It’s simple, home blossom smells sweeter, but wildflowers are more fragrant!"
"I think the home blossom is sweeter; if I could pursue Cen Jing, I’d never go for wildflowers. Then again, I don’t have old three’s skills, so can’t venture even if I wanted."
"Shh, keep it down, don’t let them hear!"
"..."
At dinner, Qin Shiqing was quite sociable, practically like a hostess, while the group of five held back a bit more than usual, speaking less brazenly.
During the meal, they learned it was actually Su Zelin’s birthday today. No wonder the goddess came all the way from Zhejiang University, as today is special.
Feeling like five 100-watt bulbs, after dinner, the group of five slipped away discreetly.
"Old three, we’re heading back to the dorm now, it’s still early, you and sister-in-law take your time."
Zeng Kaiping chimed in, flattering.
"Alright, Beta."
Su Zelin replied calmly.
The spirited guy was puzzled by this.
Why does old three keep calling me by my online name today?
Oh, it must be that old three sees I’m so sensible, giving me a closer nickname!
...
With the group of five gone, only the two of them remained.
Walking along the campus path, Qin Shiqing casually broached a topic: "Zelin, you’re already eighteen, and my birthday is less than a month away. Soon we’ll both be adults!"
"Yeah, but that’s not necessarily a good thing. Growing up, especially after becoming an adult, brings a lot of worry."
Su Zelin sighed.
"You, of all people, having worries?"
Qin Shiqing was curious.
Childhood friends, someone carefree like him, wasn’t stressed before college exams while others were overwhelmed, he was the most relaxed.
"I’m so handsome, there’ll be many girls who’ll like me, and I don’t know who to pick, it’s quite a headache, ah ouch..."
But before he finished, the casual guy was pinched hard by the girl.
"Qin Shiqing, why are you always pinching me?"
Su Zelin complained.
"Serves you right for being narcissistic, vain!"
The girl huffed.
"I’m telling the truth... ouch, you’re still pinching, Qin Shiqing, do that again and I’ll get mad!"
"Pinch away, that’s what you asked for!"
"Help, a woman is harassing me!"
"..."
After strolling around the campus, they stopped by a convenience store where Su Zelin bought two popsicles, and they sat across from each other by the entrance, enjoying them.
