Reborn in 1985: From Selling Braised Duck to Becoming the World's Richest Man

The fact that Liang Jing was willing to befriend him and become his study partner shows that although she didn't like him, she at least didn't dislike him.

If he doesn't dislike it, then it means he still has a chance.

It's possible that Liang Jing simply doesn't want to be in a relationship right now; at least it shows that she doesn't have anyone she likes at the moment.

In that case, I can be with Liang Jing every day as her friend and study buddy.

There's an old saying: "Those who are near the water get the moonlight first."

Since I'm by Liang Jing's side every day, my chances of success are probably higher than those of outsiders, right?

Thinking of this, the boy's face lit up with excitement, and he nodded quickly, saying:

"I'm willing, we can start as friends!"

He would be happy as long as he could stay by Liang Jing's side, even if it was just as a study companion!

Seeing the boy's smiling face, Liang Jing smiled as well.

She had a crush on the boy; he was good at academics, good-looking, and seemed to have a good personality.

But these are just initial impressions.

They say time reveals a person's true character!

She still needed to understand what kind of person the boy truly was.

Liang Jing is a very traditional girl; once she chooses someone, she will love them forever.

Therefore, she must understand the boy well.

If the boy is truly a person who is consistent inside and out, then my whole life...

Thinking of this, Liang Jing's face flushed slightly.

The boy was unaware that Liang Jing, while saying she wanted him to be her study buddy, had actually already considered him as a potential partner.

If I perform well in the next few years, I can not only be promoted to a permanent position, but also sign a lifetime contract.

At this moment, Liang Ming had already arrived next to the big willow tree.

The summer day is peaceful, with only the sound of cicadas.

He overheard most of Liang Jing's conversation with the boy.

Liang Ming was very satisfied with Liang Jing's handling of the situation.

In this way, neither the boy was disappointed nor was the individual at a disadvantage.

Most importantly, the sister gave the boy hope.

Moreover, it's a great idea for the two of them to start as friends.

During their four years of university, they both faced many temptations, as there were many outstanding boys and girls in the university.

No one knows whether they will lose their composure.

If Liang Jing agrees to date the boy now, and he gets snatched away by another female college student after they go to university, then it will only be her younger sister who gets hurt.

Moreover, having a boy as Liang Jing's study partner allows them to study together and make progress together.

Whether it's a friendship, a romantic relationship, or a marriage.

Both individuals must remain at the same level, constantly striving to catch up and progress together, in order to go the distance.

If in a relationship, someone is always ahead while someone else is always lagging behind, the one who ends up being abandoned will only do so in the end.

"It's great to be young!"

While he was pondering, Liang Ming had already walked to the big willow tree and said with a light laugh.

His voice wasn't loud, but to Liang Jing and the boy who were talking, it was like a thunderclap in a dry land.

Both of them were startled and at a loss for what to do.

They had all just graduated from high school, and there was still a prevailing notion that students shouldn't date.

For a moment, the two even felt that their private conversation had been discovered by the school teachers, and that their parents would be called in. They wondered how they would explain this to their parents.

However, when Liang Jing saw that the person who came was Liang Ming, she breathed a sigh of relief and said in an annoyed tone:

"Big brother, it's you! You scared me to death!"

"I thought it was a school teacher."

Hearing his sister's words, Liang Ming teased, "What? Are you afraid that the teachers at school will hear you talking about making friends?"

Upon hearing this, Liang Jing blushed immediately, feeling somewhat embarrassed: "Big brother, please stop talking!"

"You're just friends, not dating, what's there to be afraid of?"

Liang Ming smiled and said:

"Besides, you've already graduated from high school and are adults. Even if you do start dating, your teachers won't say anything."

Liang Jing blushed deeply and asked Liang Ming, "Big brother, did you hear what we just said?"

"I didn't hear much, maybe 70-80%!"

Liang Ming said with a teasing expression.

Hearing her older brother's words, Liang Jing felt as if her world had collapsed.

She never expected that her older brother would overhear her and the boy's conversation.

When I get back, I wonder how my older brother will tell my parents about my embarrassing story.

Thinking about this, Liang Jing wished she could find a hole to crawl into.

However, before crawling into the hole, Liang Jing turned back and glared at the boy, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

"It's all his fault! If it weren't for him, my brother wouldn't have caught me in this embarrassing situation!"

"When he registers for university, I have to make him carry my luggage and exhaust him!"

The boy noticed Liang Jing glaring at him, but he wasn't embarrassed at all; on the contrary, he felt a sweet warmth in his heart.

"Hehe, her eyes are so beautiful when she stares at me!"

Seeing his sister and the boy exchanging glances, Liang Ming's heart tightened, and he quickly said to the boy;

"Hey kid, what's your name? Where do you live?"

"Brother Liang Jing, my name is Chen Yuan. I'm a classmate of yours from the class next to yours. I live in the dormitory of the township water resources office!"

The boy quickly introduced himself.

Liang Ming was slightly taken aback after hearing the boy's introduction.

In his past life, he only knew that his sister had a crush on someone, and that this crush later became the town mayor.

However, he didn't know much about Chen Yuan's family background.

Now that I heard Chen Yuan say that his family lived in the township water affairs office, I understood a little better.

The fact that Chen Yuan could live at the waterworks office means that his parents must both work there.

A waterworks office is responsible for managing projects such as tap water supply.

In those days, the people in the waterworks had a lot of power.

After all, in this day and age, families that have access to tap water are considered to be quite well-off.

Because the water pipe network is not very extensive, many households have to wait several months to get water when they apply to the water office.

In order to get running water to their homes as soon as possible, many people secretly give gifts in hopes of getting their water supply activated more quickly.

Chen Yuan's family works at the water resources bureau, so it's no wonder he applied to the provincial university of political science and law.

Families within the system mostly plan their children's paths to success within the system as well.

"You and my sister will be going to the same university. Since my sister is willing to be friends with you and hopes you can be her study buddy, then I'll have to trouble you to take care of her in university!"

Immediately, Liang Ming spoke up, addressing Chen Yuan.

Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Chen Yuan quickly nodded and said, "Don't worry, big brother. I will definitely protect Xiao Jing in university and make sure she doesn't suffer any injustice!"

"Anyone who dares to bully her will have to step over my body first!"

Upon seeing Chen Yuan's reply, which sounded like lines from a TV drama, Liang Ming couldn't help but smile.

But it's clear that Chen Yuan genuinely likes his sister.

Perhaps this Chen Yuan is the destined match for the sister that you mentioned?

Liang Jing, standing to the side, blushed slightly after hearing Chen Yuan's words and said:

"What do you mean by 'stepping over you'? It makes it sound like I'm not going to study, but to cause trouble!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan gave an awkward smile.