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

Xu Su left Zhou Mochen waiting downstairs and went upstairs alone.

At the entrance of Class 3, Grade 11, Xu Su pushed open the door and peeked inside.

The teacher inside cast an inquiring glance at her. Xu Su scanned the classroom and, upon seeing Chen Ni in the middle seat, explained her purpose to the teacher.

Chen Ni then recognized that the person was Xu Su. After obtaining the teacher's permission, she happily stood up and walked out of the classroom.

"Sister Su, why are you wearing a mask like celebrities? I didn't even recognize you." Chen Ni hugged Xu Su tightly, and while talking, she pulled down her mask.

"This is more convenient." Xu Su patted her hand and helped her put her mask on properly. "You're in your second year of high school now. How are your grades?"

The moment they met, Chen Ni asked about her grades, and her happy expression immediately fell: "Don't spoil the mood, okay? I've tried my best to study. My talent is what it is, but even if I get average grades, there's nothing I can do."

Mid-table performance…

Xu Su asked, "What was the total score for the most recent major exam? Was it 400 points?"

Chen Ni hung her head and didn't say anything, clearly indicating that she didn't.

"..." What else could Xu Su say? He patted his sister's shoulder helplessly: "How about I hire a tutor for you and Dongdong? It's the last year. You two should try your best. Even if it's just last-minute cramming, at least you can get some help so you won't regret it when you look back in the future."

She didn't expect her younger siblings to get into prestigious universities; even a third-rate school would be fine, at least they could get a college degree.

Chen Ni, who is about to be a senior in high school, has studied for so many years, it would be a lie to say that she doesn't want to go to university. When she heard Xu Su's words, she only hesitated for two seconds before nodding in agreement.

"That's right."

Xu Su smiled and looked at her younger sister: "Then starting next semester, you and Dongdong will live off-campus. I'll rent a house for you so that it will be convenient for the teacher to come and tutor you."

Chen Dong's No. 3 Middle School is not far from No. 1 Middle School. As long as he rents a house near their school, it's no different from living on campus.

Chen Ni hesitated for a moment: "Won't it cost a lot of money?"

"This isn't something you should be worrying about," Xu Su said. "In your final year, focus on your studies. Don't worry about anything else. Only by working hard can you make your life worthwhile, understand?"

Chen Ni nodded.

Seeing her unusually well-behaved appearance, Xu Su hesitated for two seconds before asking, "Nini, you're at school, you haven't met any disreputable people, have you? Like that shady little blond guy I mentioned before."

"Why do you always have to mention that blond guy?" Chen Ni said unhappily. "I'm at school every day. Where would I meet that shady blond guy? The school doesn't allow us to dye our hair. The only person I know who has dyed his hair is the guy at the barbershop outside of school."

"!!!!" It actually happened!

Xu Su's back straightened instantly, and her tone became stern: "Do you know that blond-haired hairdresser? Are you close to him? Don't pay any attention to that kind of sleazy guy, understand?"

“He’s a legitimate hairstylist, not some sleazy guy,” Chen Ni retorted. “We’re not even that close, I’ve only been to his hair salon twice and we haven’t even exchanged more than a few words.”

Her attitude was very natural, not like someone secretly dating behind their family's back; there's still time...

Xu Su gradually relaxed and asked, "Which barbershop is it?"

Chen Ni said, "It's the 'Langbowan' hair salon on the right side of the school gate. The hairdressers there are very skilled, and many people in our class love to get their hair cut there."

Xu Su nodded, gave her a few more instructions, and then let her go back to class.

Chen Ni was a little reluctant to part with him. "You rarely come here, so treat me to a meal after school."

“Next time…” Xu Su pulled her younger sister to the railing in the stairwell, pointed to Zhou Mochen waiting downstairs and made a promise to her: “If you can get into a university in Beijing, I’ll have your brother-in-law treat you to a Manchu Han Imperial Feast.”

As if sensing something, Zhou Mochen looked up and gazed in this direction. The man's tall and straight figure stood like a pine tree, appearing even more aloof from a distance of one floor. When he met Xu Su's gaze, he paused slightly, then revealed a gentle smile.

"..." Xu Su suddenly tightened her grip on the railing.

In an instant, she suddenly understood the feeling of 'heart-fluttering' described in the book.

This is a very dangerous feeling.

Xu Su frowned slightly, not liking things that were out of her control.

She couldn't understand her own reaction. They'd been together for so long, and she'd seen all sorts of Zhou Mochen before, yet she could still feel a completely irrational flutter in her heart in such a not-so-special setting…

She couldn't help but secretly admire her own good judgment; investing in this man was definitely worthwhile.

Chen Ni, standing next to him, was so amazed she couldn't speak. She stared blankly for a long time before excitedly waving at Zhou Mochen, while shouting excitedly at Xu Su, "Brother-in-law? Sister Su, you changed boyfriends again? It wasn't this one last year!"

Last year, the boy named Xi Zirong was Su Su's tacitly acknowledged boyfriend, Chen Ni remembered it very clearly. Later, at the wedding banquet, another boy named Shen Chen appeared, and he seemed to be very familiar with her sister. Unexpectedly, a year later, another real brother-in-law appeared.

Chen Ni's eyes widened, her face full of admiration: "Sister Su, your boyfriends are all so handsome, you're so amazing!"

"..." Xu Su choked for several seconds, then pushed her into the classroom in an annoyed tone: "Focus on your studies and stop thinking about nonsense."

I hope she won't lead the kids astray!

Xu Su was somewhat annoyed. She should have told Zhou Mochen to wait for her in the car. Why did he come in?

As soon as she stepped downstairs, Zhou Mochen came over, took her hand, and squeezed it. "Was that your sister just now?"

Xu Su nodded: "Her name is Chen Ni. We grew up together. She's two years younger than me and will be a senior in high school next year. I also have a cousin named Chen Dong, who is a junior in another high school."

Zhou Mochen listened attentively before asking, "Do you want to go see your cousin?"

"No need, he doesn't have a cell phone, and I don't know which class he's in."

There's no need to go from class to class just to meet them.

After Xu Su finished speaking, she also mentioned her idea of ​​finding tutors for Chen Ni and Chen Dong.

"I didn't expect your sister to be so competent. She really should get some extra help."

Zhou Mochen smiled and said, "However, one teacher is probably not enough. We need to treat each case separately and with appropriate methods. Don't worry about that, I'll have someone take care of it."

Xu Su nodded, having no objection to his arrangement. She didn't have time to stay in Kang County for long anyway, and even if she wanted to stay and take care of this, Zhou Mochen would probably be the first to object.

This man wished he could kidnap her and take her back to the capital right then and there…

As soon as they stepped out of the school and got into the car, Xu Su pointed in a direction: "Drive this way, and slow down."

Zhou Mochen didn't ask why. Following her instructions, he turned the steering wheel, and the car slowly passed by the shops in front of the school.

Xu Su only called for a stop when she saw the barbershop she was looking for. She didn't get out of the car, but just quietly looked at the shop in the distance.