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

"I like him enough to forgive his mistakes. He did something wrong, and I won't forgive him easily, but my way of punishing him doesn't include him being with other men; he can't stand that..."

If she dares to be with Xi Zirong or Si Xuan...

Xu Su closed her eyes briefly: "I know I've wronged you. You're the person I've wronged the most in my life when it comes to relationships. I've thought about giving him up completely and being with you, but I can't, I really can't..."

"Alright," Xi Zirong, who had been silent, gently interrupted her, "Stop crying, Su Su. You're just too soft-hearted. It's just rejecting an ex-boyfriend who keeps bothering you, why is it so difficult for you? Be good, be ruthless, don't make yourself so miserable."

His voice was as gentle as ever, which only intensified Xu Su's guilt. Overwhelmed with remorse, she felt breathless and stared blankly at him.

Xi Zirong smiled slightly at her: "It's okay, I respect your choice, Su Su. I just hope you're doing well and won't suffer any more grievances."

This person really knows how to make her feel guilty...

Xu Su felt a mix of emotions. What if he had just scolded her a couple of times?

That would make her feel better than this.

"I also hope you're doing well, Xi Zirong. Can you promise me you'll start your life properly?"

"Hmm..." Xi Zirong nodded gently, raised her hand to wipe away her tears, and said helplessly, "You're crying like this again. Weren't you quite domineering when you were with me? Why do you cry so easily now?"

"..." Xu Su sniffed, a little embarrassed: "I was immature before and always bullied you. I was very bad. I never thought about how hurtful the things I did were."

"Then continue to be immature. If you become mature, you will suffer grievances and think of others at the expense of yourself."

Xi Zirong reached out and pulled Xu Su into his arms, holding her tightly. He closed his eyes, buried his face in the crook of her neck, and said in a hoarse voice, "Su Su, I really like you so much."

“…I know.” The dampness on his neck made Xu Su feel a little flustered. After a long while, she reached out and patted the back of his head.

She earnestly taught him: "Xi Zirong, come find me in your next life, protect me well, make me only have eyes for you, only have heart for you, and don't let Zhou Mochen, Shen Chen, or anyone else have a chance to get close to me."

"Next life?" This was the second time Xu Su had promised him a next life, but Xi Zirong still didn't understand her meaning. He rubbed his face against her neck and murmured, "You don't want me in this life. I was the first one here, but you still don't want me."

…………

"I have let you down in this life, so I promise you that I will definitely choose you again in the next life, no matter what the circumstances, I will only want you."

Xu Su spoke each word clearly: "Even if Zhou Mochen comes, it won't make a difference. I only need you."

"No matter how powerful he is, no matter what means he uses, whether it's threats or framing, I will choose you. If you live, I will live with you; if you die, I will die with you."

So what if they're going to live and die together? What is Xu Su afraid of? She's not afraid at all.

Xi Zirong was stunned. Xu Su's words were too serious, so serious that it wasn't just empty promises, but rather she was certain that they would have a next life together.

Next life?

It's such an ethereal and vague word.

If he has already suffered a complete defeat in this life, will he be able to get what he wants in the next life?

But he had to admit that the girl's words made him feel much better.

At least, she was willing to promise him a next life.

His neck was already soaked with sweat. Xu Su turned her face to him and whispered, "Please don't cry."

Xi Zirong hummed in agreement, then tilted his head to capture her lips and pressed them against his.

"Su Su, do you like me?" He gave her a few light kisses and asked in a hoarse voice, "Tell the truth, I want to hear the truth."

Xu Su paused, and before he could escalate his movements, she nodded and said hastily, "I like you, I like you a lot. Besides Zhou Mochen, you're my favorite person. Really, I wouldn't have promised you my next life if I didn't like you."

No matter how guilty she feels, she won't promise a next life. She is soft-hearted, but she's not soft-hearted with everyone.

"That's enough." Xi Zirong let go of her, her eyes red as she smiled at her: "Then please, please don't leave me again in your next life."

He didn't believe in an afterlife, but he didn't want her to feel guilty, so he acted as if he was looking forward to the next life.

Xu Su felt a lump in her throat, wishing she could tell him all the strange and bizarre things that had happened to her.

She was certain that she and Xi Zirong were destined to be together in one lifetime, most likely the next.

The reason Zhou Mochen was so cautious in his previous life was clearly because his already crazy nature became even more obsessive after he couldn't get what he wanted.

If Zhou Mochen couldn't get what he wanted, then she must have chosen Xi Zirong; there couldn't be a third option.

Xu Su was very confident.

She took a deep breath to calm herself down. "Go back. I hope you can resume your normal studies and life, instead of constantly revolving around me. And please... don't do anything foolish."

“Okay, I promise you.” Xi Zirong nodded, then suddenly reached out and hugged her again: “I promise you I will study hard, I will live a good life, I will stand at the highest point, so that you can see me, and always see me.”

The pinnacle of scientific research...

Xu Su's heart trembled slightly. She wrapped her arms tightly around his waist and said with a smile, "Then good luck, Xi Zirong. When you achieve great success and our high school romance is exposed, I will become the 'ex-girlfriend of God Xi' that everyone envies."

Xi Zirong didn't laugh. He said seriously, "I won't let you get exposed, Su Su. Our story is something we should keep to ourselves. We can't let anything be revealed."

"..." This guy is pretty domineering, Xu Su thought to herself, and patted his back: "Alright, you should go back now."

Xi Zirong obediently let go and asked cautiously, "Then can we still be friends?"

"...Friends are friends, but you can't keep kissing me all the time." I don't know where this person got this habit from, but during our conversation, they're always hugging or kissing.

Although she didn't dislike it, since the rejection had been made clear, she definitely couldn't do it again.

"I see..." Xi Zirong hesitated for a moment, then leaned closer and asked in a pleading tone, "Then can I kiss you as much as I want today?"

Xu Su didn't answer at all; he just kissed her.

"..."

They're all scoundrels!

Dizzy from the kiss, Xu Su could only think of these four words.

She's enlightened!

She finally understood!

Xi Zirong is no saint either!

Zhou Mochen is straightforward, but Xi Zirong is even more ruthless. He seems gentle and harmless, but he has been gradually eroding her defenses from the very beginning until he finally achieves his goal.