Locking away my heart and love! Going back to 2000 to be a top student again.

Despite Xu Su's earnest explanation that things would be better tomorrow, Xi Zirong still didn't smile that night.

It wasn't until the next morning, when he was waiting for Xu Su to come out of the girls' dormitory, that he held her arm and checked her over, and only then did he feel completely relieved.

Overnight, all those horrifying lumps disappeared.

Her boyfriend's high regard for her made her feel not only happy as his girlfriend, but also a lot of pressure.

She only wanted a simple campus romance, nothing dramatic or overly passionate.

However, all of this seems to be slowly going in the opposite direction.

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The final exams ended quickly, and on the last day of June, Teacher Wu officially announced the summer vacation.

They will return to school on July 4th, just like the previous graduating class of 11th graders, after a three-day period from July 1st to July 3rd. At that time, they will be 12th graders.

Last night, Xi Zirong went home and drove her car to school. Early this morning, the five of them had breakfast together in the cafeteria and then set off.

After being promoted, Xu Weiping also bought a cell phone. Xu Su didn't go home this summer vacation and only informed him by phone.

Xu Weiping was naturally dissatisfied. He was furious that his daughter was closer to her maternal grandmother's family, fearing that she would marry into a good family in the future and then help her uncles.

But Xu Su's wings had already hardened considerably, so she wouldn't care about Xu Weiping's thoughts. Making a phone call to inform him was already a sign of respect for her biological parents.

In the passenger seat, Xu Su tilted her head to look at Xi Zirong, who was driving. The young man's profile was also very handsome. He was focused and skillfully controlled the steering wheel.

Hmm... he's even more handsome now.

She stared at him for too long, and Xi Zirong pursed her lips uncomfortably. "Su Su, don't look at me like that. I can't concentrate on driving."

“…” She looked at her boyfriend, and wondered if he couldn’t do it either?

Xu Su coughed lightly, abruptly changing the subject: "I just noticed you drive quite skillfully, not like someone who just got their license."

Just then, they came to a red light. Xi Zirong lightly applied the brakes, looked back, and said with a warm smile, "Don't worry, my skills are absolutely top-notch. I wouldn't joke around with your safety."

The people in the back seat kept saying they couldn't take it anymore.

Huang Feng, in particular, was the only one alone among the five people in the car. She usually didn't feel anything, but now she suddenly felt a little sad.

She clenched her fist and made a grand vow: "Once I get into university, I'm going to find a boyfriend too, and I never want to see you all together again."

Bringing so many good friends home and soon seeing her grandmother, Xu Su was in an exceptionally good mood. She turned to Huang Feng behind her and coaxed with a smile, "Okay, we'll all apply to the same university. We'll help you choose the best one."

Huang Feng was a little discouraged. "It's unlikely that our grades will get us into the same university. Once we get into university, we'll go our separate ways. I really hate to see us go."

This topic is always saddening, especially after witnessing the seniors of high school go their separate ways.

On the school's confession wall, countless people's youth has been etched there over the years, and countless unrequited loves may never have the chance to be expressed.

Qian Jia said, "Anyway, we've already agreed to both apply to universities in Beijing. Even if we don't go to the same school, at least we won't be far apart and we can see each other anytime. We'll be best friends for life."

Xu Su glanced at Xu Ran, who was not saying much, and asked Qian Jia, "Have you two made up your minds?"

Xu Ran's grades were similar to Qian Jia's, so it wouldn't be difficult for them to get into the same school. However, Xu Su felt that the way the two of them interacted didn't seem like that of a couple, and there was a sense of distance between them.

Sure enough, Qian Jia curled her lips and said, "We haven't talked about this."

"..." Xu Su wondered if she had asked the wrong question.

The previously cheerful atmosphere in the car suddenly became a little awkward... Just as Xu Su was wondering if she should say something to lighten the mood, her phone in her pocket started vibrating.

Xu Su breathed a sigh of relief and took it out to take a look.

...They let their guard down too soon.

Perhaps because she had been holding her phone for a while, Xi Zirong couldn't help but glance at her, "Whose call was that?"

Huang Feng, standing behind her, also curiously leaned closer. "Zhou Dafengpi? Su Su, what does this nickname mean?"

This note is unusual; there's definitely a story behind it.

"..." Xu Su gripped her phone tightly, explaining somewhat awkwardly, "...the literal meaning."

The call stopped vibrating after being ignored for a long time, and before Xu Su could catch her breath, another call came in.

"Take it." Xi Zirong's voice was different from her previous gentle tone, carrying a hint of coldness.

The other three weren't stupid; they realized something almost instantly...

"Could it be our God of War's rival in love?"

Huang Feng and Qian Jia, both professional gossip enthusiasts, sensed something unusual and their eyes sparkled with curiosity.

Even Xu Ran, who had been somewhat silent, turned his gaze towards them.

Answer the phone?

Xu Su actually answered the phone, "Hello."

She thought that if she didn't accept the answer, she didn't know what Xi Zirong would think, so accepting it would be more honest.

"Susu, when are you leaving for Grandma's house today? I'm not far from your school right now. Can I come out and see you later?" It was a bit noisy on the other end of the phone, but Zhou Mochen's voice was as pleasant as ever.

The car was quiet. Xu Su didn't know if the others could hear the voice on the other end of the phone, but she noticed that Xi Zirong's knuckles were turning white as she gripped the steering wheel.

Did you hear that?

Xu Su felt a chill run down her spine and began to regret answering the call.

She turned down the volume on her phone, making sure that no one nearby could hear Zhou Mochen's voice, and quickly said into the phone, "I've already left. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now."

There was a pause on the other end of the line. "The city bus to Kang County doesn't leave until nine o'clock. It's not even eight o'clock yet. How did you manage to get here?"

"Trying to avoid me again? Xu Su, you only have three days off, and I won't say anything if you want to stay in the countryside for the whole time, but can't I even see you now?"

Even though the air conditioning was blowing directly on her, Xu Su still broke out in a sweat: "No, no! Zhou Mochen, can you please stop being so annoying?"

Her words were full of annoyance, causing the person on the other end of the phone to fall silent for a long time: "Xu Su, my patience has its limits, don't treat me like this."

Even Zhou Mochen's voice coming from the phone couldn't hide his anger.

Unfortunately, Xu Su wasn't buying it anymore. She hung up the phone without saying a word.

It would be strange if things could be cleared up with Zhou Mochen in a short time, let alone under these circumstances.

The car was completely silent. Unlike the awkward silence just now, the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Even without hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, everyone could deduce what was going on from Xu Su's reply and that strange nickname.