Transmigration: Experiencing Life's End - Dying Peacefully in One's Sleep

Duan Jiaxu said, "Let's sit down and eat first."

Qian Fei: "Yes, let's eat first, let's eat first!" He was just about to politely ask Nan Zheng if he could sit next to her, since they weren't familiar with each other yet.

Duan Jiaxu carried the tray to the other side: "You two sit across from me."

Qian Fei and Duan Jiaxu sat down in surprise: "Duan Jiaxu, you actually gave us your seats!"

Duan Jiaxu: "I'm almost finished eating, so I'll give it to you guys."

Only Sang Yan, standing nearby, saw through it all but kept quiet.

Nan Zheng stood up: "I'm finished eating. You guys continue eating. I'll head back now!"

Duan Jiaxu: "I've finished eating too."

After saying that, he picked up his tray and followed, and the two arrived outside the cafeteria.

Duan Jiaxu: "Wait for me a moment."

Nan Zheng watched him run to the convenience store, and she stood there waiting. Duan Jiaxu returned with two bottles of water.

Here, have some water.

Nan Zheng accepted it: "Thank you."

The two walked the same route; Nan Zheng went to the library, while Duan Jiaxu had some things to do and returned to his dormitory.

*

Qian Fei, seeing Duan Jiaxu's behavior, looked at Sang Yan with a puzzled expression.

"What's going on with Duan Gou?"

Sang Yan: "Guess!"

Qian Fei: "I bet he's actually right about what people on the forum are saying, and he's actually sparked a romance with someone."

Sang Yan smiled but did not give him a direct answer.

Chen Junwen exclaimed in surprise: "What? Duan Jiaxu likes Nan Zheng?"

Qian Fei: "That's possible. I'll ask him tonight."

Chen Junwen: "If Duan Jiaxu likes it, then I have no chance."

Qian Fei: "Come on, this is admiration, not romantic love."

After all, she is a female academic star who has stood out from the crowd in the computer science department, and she also has a beauty that is unmatched by ordinary people, so it is normal for her to attract people's admiration.

Chen Junwen recovered: "That's true."

Sang Yan: "I'm leaving too. Haven't you finished eating yet?"

Qian Fei ate his rice quickly: "Wait for us, let's go back together."

Chen Junwen: "I'll finish eating right away."

Sang Yan took out his phone and waited for them to finish eating.

*

Back in his dorm, Duan Jiaxu smiled as he recalled his time with Nan Zheng, thinking about how he would unconsciously look at her whenever he saw her.

The phone notification rang, interrupting Duan Jiaxu's pleasant mood. It was a message that his recent part-time job wages had been deposited into his account.

Duan Jiaxu looked at the message, but couldn't feel happy.

After a while, he transferred the money he earned from his part-time job to Jiang Ying, keeping a portion for living expenses and the rest. Then he turned off his phone and put it on the table.

Sitting at the table, lost in thought, thinking about the situation at home and then about Nan Zheng, his eyes dimmed.

After a long pause, Ziyou muttered to himself, "She's so good in every way, am I good enough for her now?"

His voice carried a faint bitterness and a hint of confusion.

The sound of the door opening interrupted his thoughts again. Qian Fei walked in and said, "Duan Gou, tell me honestly, do you like Nan Zheng?"

Duan Jiaxu had already regained his composure and asked, "How did you figure that out?"

Qian Fei: "You admit it?"

Chen Junwen and Sang Yan, who came in later, also looked over.

Duan Jiaxu nodded: "Yes."

Qian Fei: "I didn't expect you to actually do this."

Duan Jiaxu: "How could this be fake?"

Chen Junwen: "Many people at school are going to experience heartbreak."

Duan Jiaxu: "Don't spread this around, I haven't told her yet."

Qian Fei: "Haha, so it was a crush."

Sang Yan sneered, "Even Duan the dog has met his match."

Duan Jiaxu smiled and said, "Maybe one day you'll be the same."

Sang Yan scoffed: "Impossible."

Qian Fei: "Who knows what the future holds?"

Chen Junwen: "Exactly, Duan Jiaxu certainly never imagined things would turn out this way."

Duan Jiaxu thought to himself, "Would it be better if I met her later?" But then he thought, "If I waited too long, I would regret it."

I picked up my phone and looked at the new contact I added during lunch today, then tapped on her profile picture.

Duan Jiaxu opened the notes, typed "Zhengzheng", admired it for a while, and then changed it to "Nanzheng".

*

On Friday night, Nan Zheng had just finished exercising and taken a shower. As usual, she picked up her phone and found a friend request message.

The note read, "[Sister, I am Sang Zhi.]"

Nan Zheng clicked "accept" and put down her phone to dry her hair.

After drying my hair, I picked up my phone and saw a message from Sang Zhi.

[Sister, it's the weekend tomorrow, come over for dinner! I haven't properly thanked you last time.]

Nan Zheng: [No need, you've already thanked me.]

[But I want my sister to come, and Jiaxu and my brother are coming back tomorrow, so my sister will have company.]

Nan Zheng was still thinking about how to reply when Sang Zhi sent another message.

Sang Zhi: [Come, sister! Come see me.]

Nan Zheng: [Alright then, I'll bother you tomorrow.]

Sang Zhi: [Don't bother me, I'm very happy that you could come, sister. I'll have my brother pick you up tomorrow.]

Nan Zheng [walks.]

After putting down her phone, Nan Zheng went downstairs to get a bottle of sparkling wine to drink.

*

In the boys' dormitory at the school, Sang Yan was playing a game when a phone call came in.

Seeing that it was Sang Zhi calling, I answered the call.

"Kid, what's up? Didn't I give you my contact information?"

This brat had asked for Nan Zheng's contact information earlier, saying he wanted to thank her and invited her to his home for dinner.

"Brother, I made an appointment with my sister. Could you pick her up tomorrow?"

Sang Yan: "Where does she live?"

Duan Jiaxu looked up when he heard the word "sister".

"What sister?"

Sang Yan: "It's Nan Zheng!"

Sang Zhi: "Doesn't your sister live at school?"

Duan Jiaxu: "I know where she lives."

Sang Yan: "Alright, we'll pick her up tomorrow. Don't worry, kid!"

Sang Zhi: "Thank you, brother and Jiaxu-ge, bye-bye."

Sang Yan: "The kid really likes Nan Zheng, and you like her too. She's quite popular."

Qian Fei listened to the whole thing and said, "Is there any need to say more? It's a pity I have something to do tomorrow and can't have dinner with you guys."

Chen Junwen said regretfully, "I also have things to do!"

Duan Jiaxu said with a smile, "That means your sister has good taste, just like me."

Sang Yan: "Yes, yes, you all have good taste. Look how happy you are."

Duan Jiaxu: "Really?"

Qian Fei joked with him, "Yeah, your mouth is practically stretched to your ears."

Duan Jiaxu's lips curled up: "You're exaggerating."

Chen Junwen: "Haha."

Sang Yan: "This is what it looks like to fall in love."

Qian Fei: "Hahaha."

*

Nan Zheng returned to her room upstairs, and her phone rang again. She picked it up and saw that it was a message from Duan Jiaxu.

We'll pick you up tomorrow morning; I still remember the address.

Nan Zheng replied, "Okay."

[Good night]

Nan Zheng didn't reply and put down her phone.

Duan Jiaxu stared at his phone for a while, then regretfully put it down when he didn't receive a reply.

*

The next day, Nan Zheng got up early, ate the breakfast her aunt had made, and called the driver to prepare some gifts that wouldn't be inappropriate when visiting other people's homes.

Back in my room, I walked into the walk-in closet and ran my hand over the rows of clothes.

Finally, I chose a white designer shirt to pair with a khaki pleated long skirt.

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