Who Would Fall in Love After Being Reborn?

TL: Etude

After returning to the classroom through the fire escape, Zhuang Chen didn’t speak a word. He felt as devastated as a young girl who had been harshly mistreated, filled with a suffocating frustration and a dark mood.

In this state, he wished no one would bother him, to act as if he didn’t exist.

Especially not to mention Jiang Qin, to pretend as if nothing had happened.

Unfortunately, his roommate Zhang Guangxu was extremely enthusiastic, continuing the conversation that had been interrupted by the class. He spoke eloquently and passionately.

“You see Jiang Qin’s nonchalant demeanor, even munching on pistachios, disgusts me!”

“I fucking hate people like that, who talk big but can’t deliver. So unreliable!”

“In my opinion, if you girls want to make friends, you should look for reliable guys like me and old Zhuang, not someone unreliable like Jiang Qin.”

“Huh? Why is he smiling at us now?”

“Damn, he’s so arrogant. Doesn’t he feel ashamed at all?”

Zhang Guangxu, infuriated, banged the table. Partly to get closer to Song Qingsong, and partly because he was genuinely provoked by Jiang Qin’s smirking response.

How could someone be like this?

To trick others and still have the audacity to smile?

But soon, Zhang Guangxu realized something was amiss because Zhuang Chen, who was sitting behind, had been silent all along.

Logically, Zhuang should have been fanning the flames alongside him. It would have been more effective that way.

Unable to hold back, Zhang Guangxu turned around and was puzzled to find that the three girls behind him were ignoring him, each engrossed in their own activities, as if deaf.

He looked at Zhuang Chen in confusion, his eyes widening slightly: “Why aren’t you blushing like Jiang Qin, but your face is so red?”

“Stop it, Zhang. Just be quiet for a while. No one wants to hear you talk.”

Zhuang Chen was in severe discomfort but didn’t want to show it, so he just advised Zhang Guangxu to shut up.

He now had a strong desire to start a business, a desire he had never felt so intensely before.

But starting a business wasn’t easy.

Ever since the last encounter with Jiang Qin in the cafeteria, where he was humiliated publicly, Zhuang had quit his part-time job at the college entrance exam crash course and spent his days pondering what to do.

He believed if Jiang Qin could do it, so could he.

However, after some research, he realized what Jiang Qin could do, he couldn’t. He didn’t even know where to start.

Projects requiring capital were intimidating just with the startup costs, while those without capital were either hard labor or not accessible to him.

Start a business?

It seemed harder than winning a scholarship.

He was about to give up, thinking that it was okay to back out of a rash decision, that it wasn’t shameful to not follow through. He even planned to return to his part-time job, but today he faced another setback.

He didn’t want to live in Jiang Qin’s shadow forever, so he had to start this business.

Otherwise, he would never have the courage to face Jiang Qin and would only appear weak to Jian Chun.

Zhuang Chen began to daydream, mulling over various industries, so absorbed that he didn’t even notice the class bell ringing. His mind was filled with grand business plans.

Meanwhile, Jiang Qin was battling sleepiness, staring at the blackboard.

Some people overestimate themselves. After a long absence from class, they think they can suddenly become top students, just like authors who haven’t written for a while suddenly think they are too talented for even the classics.

But in reality, they learn nothing.

And in class, when you stop resisting sleepiness, you find comfort.

Jiang Qin decided to let go and resolved never to deal with studying again. Maintaining attendance was enough; why not just wait for the exams and find a rich little lady to tutor him?

Struggling was pointless.

He had a restless night and had to visit the Bureau of Industry and Commerce in the afternoon. Forcing himself to study was not a wise decision.

“Jiang, are you going to sleep?” Ren Ziqiang poked him with a pen from behind.

Jiang Qin nodded: “Can’t focus. Want to join me?”

“I won’t. I’m going to study hard.”

“Why?”

Ren Ziqiang took a deep breath: “Didn’t you hear what they said? I’m the only one in our dorm who failed despite attending the most classes. Damn, that’s more embarrassing than just failing.”

Jiang Qin leaned back and spoke faintly: “Isn’t that sentence advising you to skip more classes? Even if you fail again, it won’t be as embarrassing.”

“?????”

Ren Ziqiang paused, as if a new world of possibilities had just opened up to him.

…

Forty minutes later, the noon class ended. The teacher left first, and the students began to gather their books to leave. It was then that the class advisors of Class 3, Lu Guangrong, and Class 4, Xue Hongying, entered the classroom, asking for a moment of everyone’s time.

Due to the rising temperatures and warmer weather, Linchuan University planned to hold a spring sports meet. Their visit was to motivate the students to participate.

Lu Guangrong, known for his laziness, let Xue Hongying do most of the talking. She read out the notice issued by the school, explaining that winning events could earn credits, and encouraged everyone to sign up enthusiastically.

The news excited everyone.

Since their enrollment, aside from military training, they seldom had the opportunity to participate in school-wide activities. Many were tired of being cooped up in their dormitories and were eager for the sports meet.

“Jiang Qin, don’t you want to participate in an event?” Lu Guangrong called out publicly.

Jiang Qin grinned: “Teacher, is there a breathing contest? I could easily snatch first place in that!”

“You cheeky boy, as if we need you for that kind of competition!”

Xue Hongying couldn’t help but purse her lips: “Jiang Qin, you have such long legs, it would be a waste not to win a trophy for our faculty.”

“Teacher Xue, though my legs are long, I really can’t run fast,” Jiang Qin modestly declined.

“What about high jump?”

“Can’t jump high either.”

“I find that hard to believe,” Xue Hongying said, pouting.

Lu Guangrong nodded in agreement: “Jiang Qin always has a trick up his sleeve. He could be a decathlete for all we know.”

“Teachers, don’t tease me. I’m really not that athletic, just good at bluffing.”

Hearing Jiang Qin banter with the two advisors, students from both classes envied him.

This attention wasn’t sought by Jiang Qin but initiated by the advisors. Their casual conversation, whether jokes or small talk, suggested that Jiang Qin was no ordinary student in their eyes. Jiang Qin’s carefree demeanor further emphasized this.

Especially the students from Class 4, seeing their own advisor inquiring first about Class 3’s Jiang Qin, couldn’t help feeling a bit sour.

But there was nothing they could do; Jiang Qin indeed had an extraordinary reputation. Lu Guangrong considered him a treasure found during his teaching career, even boasting about him in reports. Xue Hongying, on the other hand, saw Jiang Qin as the beloved son-in-law of her class, not an outsider.

“Feng Nanshu, does Jiang Qin excel in any sports?”

Xue Hongying asked with a smile, suddenly shifting her target.

Hearing this, Jiang Qin felt his scalp tingle. Damn, he almost forgot that Xue Hongying was also a top-notch gossip enthusiast.

Asking the rich girl in front of everyone was akin to announcing a couple, and she was still a teacher, openly undermining friendships!

Hearing Xue Hongying’s sudden improvisation, Gao Wenhui sitting nearby was visibly more excited, barely restraining herself from applauding.

Feng Nanshu glanced at the big bear: “Jiang Qin is best at climbing trees.”

Jiang Qin: “?????”

“Climbing trees, huh? That’s a pity; our sports meet doesn’t include that event.”

Xue Hongying said with regret: “Anyway, that’s the situation. I hope everyone actively signs up. Let’s leave the organizing to the class president.”

Lu Guangrong nodded: “Xue is right. Jiang Tian, you take care of it.”

“Okay, teacher.”

At that moment, Gao Wenhui suddenly raised her hand: “Teacher, I have something to ask you.”

Xue Hongying turned to her: “Is it about the sports meet?”

“No, I have new photo material!”

Xue Hongying’s eyes lit up, and she coughed discreetly: “Alright, Wenhui, come to the office with me.”

“Okay, teacher.” Gao Wenhui followed her to the office, visibly excited.

“Damn, why are those two gossip enthusiasts joining forces?”

Jiang Qin marveled, wondering since when did shipping couples become a group activity? No wonder Gao Wenhui always liked taking their photos. Couldn’t they respect the people involved?

He stood up, nudged the drowsy Ren Ziqiang, and went to the cafeteria with the rich girl for a meal.

In the afternoon, Jiang Qin arrived at Room 208, gathered Wei Lanlan and the necessary documents, and headed to the Bureau of Industry and Commerce to register a company.

With the school’s documents ready and an office space secured, and since it was Monday and the bureau was open, the process was quick and straightforward.

With Linchuan University’s endorsement and a mature business model, there was no chance of getting stalled.

After leaving the bureau, Jiang Qin returned to Room 208 and announced the good news.

“Everyone, our ‘Pintuan Information Technology Co., Ltd.’ is officially established.”

Su Nai’s eyes widened: “Boss, you really registered a company?”

“Indeed. From now on, besides being part-time students, you have an additional social identity, one you can include in your resumes,” Jiang Qin said, smiling.

Dong Wenhao couldn’t hide his excitement: “Feiyu, I’m so happy. Go strip and run around outside.”

“Dong, if you want to, go ahead. I don’t share that particular hobby.”

Amidst the laughter and cheerful chatter, the room was filled with excitement.

Part-time jobs and startups were dreamy enough for these college students, but nothing compared to actually starting a company. The step from campus to society might be small, but the sense of achievement was vastly different.

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“Everyone, quiet down.”

Jiang Qin clapped his hands: “The company’s establishment means new challenges ahead. From local to city-wide promotion and inter-provincial lead generation, we have a lot to do. I hope everyone is ready.”

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