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

"You have no idea how nervous I was," Xu Su said, pulling out a tissue to wipe the sweat from her forehead. "Let's go pick them up."

When they got off the bus, both of them put on masks. They timed it perfectly, and the plane wasn't delayed.

Less than ten minutes later, Huang Feng and Qian Jia came out hand in hand, with Huang Chao pushing their luggage behind them.

Being personally picked up by the big boss was probably a scenario Huang Chao never dared to dream of. Even though he was prepared, when he saw Zhou Mochen actually appear in front of him, this nearly thirty-year-old man couldn't help but show some trepidation on his face.

Not to mention Huang Chao, even Huang Feng and Qian Jia, two young girls who hadn't yet entered society, were somewhat reserved.

Fortunately, Zhou Mochen's attitude was indeed as he had promised, very gentle and friendly.

He helped Huang Chao put his luggage in the trunk, neatly sent his subordinate back to the company, and then got into the passenger seat himself.

As Xu Su started the car and focused on driving, she saw Zhou Mochen deliberately turn to Huang Feng and Qian Jia in the back seat and say, "Let me take you to your accommodation first."

His voice was gentle and kind.

Qian Jia and Huang Feng exchanged a glance, their faces flushed, and nodded.

Xu Su listened from the side and felt that Young Master Zhou's warm smile was indeed giving face to her two best friends.

The accommodations arranged for them were pre-arranged; Xu Su's house was near B University.

In fact, neither Xu Su nor Zhou Mochen had been there; they only knew that the name of the residential area was Hanlinyuan.

As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the residential area, two middle-aged men who had been waiting for a long time led the way for them.

In the sweltering summer heat, we stood under the sun waiting for them to arrive, sweating profusely.

As expected, this apartment, following Zhou Mochen's consistent style, is another large penthouse on the top floor.

Xu Su held Huang Feng's hand with her left hand and Qian Jia's arm with her right. The three sisters chatted intimately as they walked around the room.

After familiarizing herself with the layout, Xu Su pointed to the four guest rooms and said generously, "Choose whichever room you like, don't be shy with me."

Worried that Zhou Mochen might feel awkward in front of his two friends, Xu Su made sure he sat on the sofa in the living room and waited for them.

Even so, his strong presence made it impossible to ignore him.

Qian Jia pulled Xu Su into the guest room. Before closing the door, she peeked at the man on the sofa and whispered, "Su Su, I really admire how you can laugh and joke so freely in front of him. I don't even dare to breathe loudly. Why don't you let him go about his business?"

Huang Feng nodded repeatedly, "Yes, Su Su, let your boyfriend go first, he's even scarier than Lao Wu!"

They practically saw Zhou Mochen as a ferocious beast, even though he was trying to make a good impression on them.

"..." Xu Su remained silent. So, just how terrifying was Zhou Mochen?

"Don't be afraid, you are my good friends. Why are you afraid of my boyfriend? He's not going to eat you. Don't worry, he has a really good temper."

While helping Qian Jia pack her luggage, Xu Su said, "Let him treat you to dinner tonight, so you can get to know each other better."

I don't expect these two girls to tease Zhou Mochen the way they teased Xi Zirong back then, but at least they shouldn't act like mice before a cat...

Zhou Mochen was completely unaware of the pressure he was putting on others. When they came out all ready, he still had that gentle and refined smile on his face, which made him look very approachable.

"Are you done with your work?" He reached out to Xu Su, "Then let's go. I've booked a restaurant to welcome your friend."

"Wait a minute, it's not done yet." Xu Su pulled Huang Feng and Qian Jia to the front door: "Let me register your fingerprints, it's more convenient than carrying access cards."

The house Zhou Mochen chose is definitely safe and private. It's not far from the university town, and all three of their schools are nearby, making it easy for Huang Feng and Qian Jia to find summer jobs.

Xu Su felt very reassured letting her two friends stay here.

By the time everything was finished, it was already getting dark. The restaurant Zhou Mochen had booked was near B University, and despite it being summer vacation, the restaurant was still doing quite well.

Private room on the second floor.

After all the dishes were served, Zhou Mochen ordered another pot of sake and personally filled the three girls' cups: "Try it and see how it tastes. I drank here a few times when I was in school. It's very low in alcohol."

The small, white wine glass, filled with clear, slightly pinkish wine, looked very tempting.

Xu Su sniffed the air, picked up her glass, smiled at her two friends, and said, "It's okay if you get drunk, I'll take you home to sleep."

Huang Feng had already tasted the wine and considered himself to have a pretty good tolerance for it, so he clinked glasses with Xu Su in a very bold manner.

Qian Jia, on the other hand, was drinking for the first time. She took a tentative sip and her eyes lit up. The fragrant fruit wine had a low alcohol content and tasted quite good, making it suitable for girls who had just learned to drink.

Zhou Mochen didn't drink alcohol, but occasionally refilled their glasses. He listened to their conversation with a smile throughout, without interrupting. He seemed very patient and had a good temper.

After a few drinks, Huang Feng and Qian Jia became much bolder and were no longer as cautious as before. Seeing that Zhou Mochen was actually quite easy to get along with, they would occasionally strike up a conversation with him.

Zhou Mochen responded naturally, and the host and guest enjoyed themselves. Xu Su was very satisfied with this.

The conversation ranged from teachers to classmates, and the three girls tacitly avoided talking about Xi Zirong, who ranked first in the province in science.

Apart from Xi Zirong, who was a star performer, the other students in their cohort also did well on the exams, resulting in a much higher undergraduate admission rate than the previous year.

Many students were admitted to schools in Beijing, but only Xu Su and Xi Zirong were guaranteed admission to Peking University. However, besides Peking University, there are many other prestigious universities in Beijing, such as Huang Feng and Qian Jia, who are also studying at Double First-Class universities.

Fu Zichen, who had always had excellent grades, went to F University in Shanghai, as did Rao Lu.

Several students from well-off families chose to study abroad to further their education.

Three years of being classmates, spending every day together, all ended with the college entrance examination, and the classmates were like dandelions scattered by the wind, drifting to all corners of the world.

This is the first separation the girls have faced since they grew up, but fortunately, the three of them are still able to stay together and not get separated.

As they chatted, Xu Su suddenly thought of Gu Yunjia. She looked at Huang Feng, who was always well-informed, and asked, "Fengfeng, do you know what Gu Yunjia's score was and which school she applied to?"

"I got a score of over 600. My first choice was C University, which I heard is not far from your B University, right next door."

Huang Feng gave her a look that said, "You've come to the right person." She said, "I specifically asked around. She wants to go to medical school, C University's top program. That's impressive."

Xu Su was taken aback. Medical school…

Thinking about Gu Yunjia's family situation, I felt a little heavy-hearted, but also happy for her. She had survived such a difficult year and would become a doctor who heals and saves lives in the future.