Rebirth to Save Myself

Su Xia quickly put on her clothes and left the room. Chen Jianguo and Chen Chunqi were watching TV in the living room. Seeing her come out, Chen Jianguo asked, "Are you done with your work?"

"Yeah, I'm done for now. I'm a little hungry, I'll go downstairs to the convenience store to buy something to eat." Su Xia said as she walked to the door, preparing to put on her shoes.

"Why don't you just let Auntie cook you a bowl of noodles? Why go shopping?" Chen Jianguo said dismissively, and was about to call for Auntie when Chen Chunqi covered his mouth with her hand.

"Go ahead, go ahead. You eat home-cooked meals every day. You need to change things up once in a while."

"Okay, I'll be right back." Su Xia opened and closed the door in one smooth motion.

When she ran to the entrance of the residential area and looked towards the convenience store, Lu Jingnian was nowhere to be seen. One second she was wondering if he was too slow, the next second her eyes were covered by a pair of hands, warm breath brushing against her neck, and a pleasant male voice rang out: "Guess who I am?"

Su Xia's lips instantly curled up, and she said, "He's my boyfriend."

Lu Jingnian lowered his hands, took Su Xia's hand, and said, "Let's go buy some food."

"No need, I ate a full dinner." Su Xia hurriedly grabbed Lu Jingnian's hand and tried to dissuade him.

Lu Jingnian continued to hold Su Xia's hand and walk towards the convenience store, saying as they walked, "You told Mom and Dad you were coming down to buy something, but it's not good to go back empty-handed."

"Yes, let's go buy some snacks then."

As soon as they arrived at the convenience store, Su Xia was drawn to the freezer opposite the checkout counter. She looked at Lu Jingnian with sparkling eyes but didn't say anything.

Seeing her like this, Lu Jingnian understood her implication perfectly. He smiled and said, "Eat up, go pick one."

"Yay!" Su Xia skipped over to the freezer and began to carefully select items.

Lu Jingnian bought some snacks that Su Xia liked, then walked over to Su Xia and asked, "Haven't you chosen yet?"

Hearing the voice, Su Xia looked up and said with some difficulty, "I'm a little conflicted. I want to eat this Chocliz, but I found out that Cornetto has a new flavor."

"Then I'll buy both." After saying that, Lu Jingnian opened the freezer door, picked up the two popsicles Su Xia had mentioned, and paid for them together. Then he said to Su Xia, "You can eat two, but if you don't like them, you can give them to me."

"Your boyfriend is so amazing!" the cashier said, looking utterly smitten.

Su Xia blushed slightly, then grabbed two popsicles and hurriedly ran out.

Lu Jingnian glanced at Su Xia's retreating figure with affection, then looked at the cashier and explained, "She's a little shy."

"I understand, I understand." The cashier had an expression that said, "I know."

Su Xia ran to the convenience store, clutching two popsicles tightly in her hands, a slight blush on her face. Standing under the streetlight, she looked down at the Chocliz and Cornetto in her hands, a sweet smile unconsciously spreading across her lips. After paying, Lu Jingnian quickly walked to her side and asked softly, "Why did you run so fast? Didn't you wait for me?"

Su Xia looked up at him, her eyes filled with a hint of coquettishness: "Who told you to say those kinds of things in front of others..."

Lu Jingnian smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair: "I'm telling the truth. Isn't your boyfriend good enough?"

Su Xia blushed even more at his teasing, and muttered with her head down, "It's good, but there's no need to show it off everywhere..."

Looking at her shy expression, Lu Jingnian's heart melted. He took the Chocliz from her hand, tore open the packaging, and handed it to her: "Here, try this first and see if it's the flavor you like."

Su Xia took the popsicle, took a bite, and the rich chocolate flavor melted in her mouth. She nodded with satisfaction: "Mmm, it's still so delicious!"

Looking at her satisfied expression, Lu Jingnian's eyes were full of doting: "What about the Cornetto? Would you like to try some too?"

Su Xia hesitated for a moment, then handed him the Chocolat: "You hold this for me first, I want to try the Cornetto."

Lu Jingnian took the Cornetto from her, watching her carefully tear open the packaging, take a small bite, and her eyes instantly lit up: "Wow, this white peach flavor is really good! Do you want to try it?"

Lu Jingnian shook his head: "You eat it, I don't really like sweets."

Su Xia blinked, then suddenly held the Cornetto to his lips: "Just one bite, it's really delicious!"

Lu Jingnian couldn't persuade her otherwise, so he lowered his head, took a small bite, and nodded: "Hmm, it's really good."

Su Xia smiled smugly: "See? I told you it would be delicious!"

The two strolled home slowly, eating popsicles. A gentle night breeze carried a slight chill, but Su Xia felt warm inside. She secretly glanced at Lu...

Jing Nian glanced at him and noticed that he was staring intently ahead, his profile looking exceptionally handsome under the streetlights.

“Lu Jingnian,” Su Xia suddenly spoke.

"Hmm?" Lu Jingnian turned to look at her.

Su Xia shook her head and said, "It's nothing."

Lu Jingnian was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Is there anything you can't just say to me directly?"

Su Xia lowered her head and said softly, "Thank you."

Lu Jingnian stopped and turned to face her, saying earnestly, "Su Xia, you don't need to thank me. Spoiling you is the happiest thing for me. Whether you're willful or coquettish, I like it all. Because you're my girlfriend, I'm willing to give you the best of everything."

Su Xia looked up and met his gentle gaze, her heart fluttering. She suddenly stood on tiptoe and lightly kissed him on the cheek, then quickly lowered her head, her face...

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Lu Jingnian was stunned for a moment, then laughed, reached out and pulled her into his arms, and whispered, "Su Xia, when you're like this, I can't help but want to kiss you."

Su Xia leaned against him and whispered, "Then...then kiss me."

Lu Jingnian lowered his head and gently kissed her lips, his touch tender and affectionate. Under the streetlights, their figures nestled close together, as if the whole world had fallen silent.

Only the sound of each other's heartbeats remained.

After a while, Lu Jingnian let go of her and said in a low voice, "Let's go. If we don't go back soon, Mom and Dad will worry."

Su Xia nodded, took his hand, and continued walking home. Her heart was filled with happiness and contentment. She knew that no matter what the future held, as long as Lu Jingnian was by her side, she would not be afraid.

The next morning, before dawn, Su Xia and Lu Jingnian had already packed their things and were ready to set off for a hike. Su Xia wore light sportswear and carried a small backpack filled with water and some snacks. Lu Jingnian, on the other hand, was dressed casually and carried hiking poles, looking both professional and handsome.

"Are you ready?" Lu Jingnian asked Su Xia with a smile.

Su Xia nodded, her eyes full of anticipation: "Yes! It's been so long since I've climbed a mountain, I must reach the top today!"

Lu Jingnian gently ruffled her hair and said softly, "Don't rush, take your time, we have plenty of time."

The two drove to the foot of the mountain, parked their car, and began their hike. The mountain air was fresh in the early morning, birdsong filled the air, and sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. Su Xia took a deep breath, feeling refreshed and invigorated.

"The air here is so fresh!" Su Xia exclaimed.

Lu Jingnian nodded: "Yes, we're usually too busy with work, so it's rare to have the opportunity to get out and relax."

The two slowly walked up the mountain path. Su Xia admired the surrounding scenery as she walked, occasionally taking out her phone to take pictures. Lu Jingnian followed behind her, keeping a close eye on her safety.

"Lu Jingnian, look! There's a little squirrel over there!" Su Xia suddenly pointed to a tree not far away and said excitedly.

Lu Jingnian looked in the direction she pointed and indeed saw a little squirrel holding a pine cone, watching them warily. He smiled and said, "It seems to be frightened by us."

Su Xia said softly, "Let's keep our voices down, so as not to scare it."

The two slowed their pace and continued forward. After climbing for about an hour, Su Xia's stamina began to wane, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

"Are you tired? Do you want to take a rest?" Lu Jingnian asked with concern.

Su Xia took a breath and nodded: "Yeah, I'm a little tired."

Lu Jingnian took a bottle of water out of his backpack, unscrewed the cap and handed it to her: "Drink some water to replenish your energy."

Su Xia took the water, drank a few sips, and felt much better. She looked up at the road ahead and said with a hint of helplessness, "How much further until we reach the summit?"

Lu Jingnian glanced at his watch and said with a smile, "There's still about half the journey left. If you're tired, we can walk slowly, there's no rush."

Su Xia took a deep breath and clenched her fists: "No, I must climb to the top of the mountain! I can't give up halfway!"

Looking into her determined eyes, Lu Jingnian felt a surge of tenderness in his heart and reached out to take her hand: "Okay, I'll go with you."

The two continued their ascent, with Lu Jingnian encouraging Su Xia from time to time and helping her regulate her breathing and pace. Although the mountain path was becoming increasingly steep, Su Xia felt as if she had boundless strength with Lu Jingnian by her side.

Finally, after more than two hours of effort, they successfully reached the summit. Standing atop the mountain, they could see the entire city in its entirety, with distant peaks appearing and disappearing in the morning mist, like a beautiful painting.

"Wow! It's so beautiful!" Su Xia excitedly opened her arms, feeling the breeze on the mountaintop, her face beaming with satisfaction.

Standing beside her, Lu Jingnian felt a surge of happiness as he watched her joyful expression. He whispered, "Su Xia, do you know? Hiking with you is one of the happiest things for me."

Su Xia turned her head and looked into his gentle eyes, her heart fluttering. She smiled and said, "Lu Jingnian, thank you for being with me. Without you, I might have given up long ago."

Lu Jingnian shook his head: "No, it was your own persistence that brought us here. You're amazing."

Su Xia smiled, then suddenly stood on tiptoe and gently kissed him on the cheek: "This is a reward for you!"

Lu Jingnian was stunned for a moment, then laughed and reached out to pull her into his arms: "Su Xia, do you know that this makes me want to spoil you even more?"

Su Xia leaned against him and whispered, "Then you can keep spoiling me, since I'm your girlfriend anyway."

Lu Jingnian lowered his head, gently kissed her forehead, and whispered, "Okay, I will always spoil you, forever."

The two stood embraced on the mountaintop, savoring this rare tranquility and beauty. Sunlight bathed them, as if gilding them with a golden glow. At that moment, time seemed to stand still, leaving only the sounds of their breaths and heartbeats.

After reaching the summit, Su Xia and Lu Jingnian lingered for a while on the viewing platform, admiring the magnificent scenery and taking some group photos. Su Xia was almost completely exhausted; although she felt satisfied, her legs were starting to feel weak.

"Shall we take the cable car down the mountain?" Lu Jingnian suggested, noticing her fatigue.

Su Xia nodded and smiled somewhat embarrassedly: "Okay, I really can't walk anymore."

Lu Jingnian took her hand and said gently, "It's okay. Climbing mountains is already amazing. Taking the cable car will allow you to enjoy the scenery in the mountains."

The two arrived at the cable car station, bought their tickets, and boarded the cable car. As the car slowly started moving, Su Xia leaned against the window, looking down at the mountains and winding roads below, and couldn't help but exclaim, "It feels completely different from up here! So beautiful!"

Lu Jingnian sat down beside her, looking at her tenderly: "Yes, sometimes changing your perspective can reveal a different view."

Su Xia turned her head, looked at him, and smiled, "Why do you speak so philosophically?"

Lu Jingnian smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair: "Because when I'm with you, I can always think of many wonderful things."

Su Xia blushed and muttered, looking down, "You're always like this, saying things like that all the time..."

Looking at her shy expression, Lu Jingnian felt a surge of tenderness in his heart and said softly, "It's because it's you that I'm saying this."

The cable car slowly descended, and the mountain scenery unfolded before their eyes. Sunlight streamed through the cable car windows, warming the two of them. Su Xia leaned on Lu Jingnian's shoulder, closed her eyes, and savored the tranquility and happiness of the moment.

“Lu Jingnian,” Su Xia suddenly spoke softly.

"Hmm?" Lu Jingnian looked down at her.

Su Xia opened her eyes and said earnestly, "I'm really happy today."

Lu Jingnian smiled and put his arm around her shoulder: "I'm also very happy to climb mountains and ride cable cars with you. In the future, we can go to more places and see more scenery."

Su Xia nodded, her eyes full of anticipation: "Okay, it's a deal!"

The cable car quickly arrived at the foot of the mountain. The two walked out of the cable car station, and Lu Jingnian checked the time and said, "Are you hungry? Let's go have breakfast."

Su Xia rubbed her stomach and said with a smile, "Yeah, I am a little hungry."

Lu Jingnian took her hand and led her toward a nearby breakfast shop. The shop wasn't crowded, so the two found a seat by the window and ordered two bowls of hot soy milk, two fried dough sticks, and a plate of steamed buns.

"Here, have some soy milk to warm your stomach first," Lu Jingnian said gently, pushing the soy milk towards Su Xia.

Su Xia picked up the soy milk, blew on it gently, took a sip, and felt warm all over. She picked up a small steamed bun, took a bite, and said with satisfaction, "Mmm, so delicious!"

Looking at her satisfied expression, Lu Jingnian's eyes were full of doting: "Eat slowly, don't choke."

Su Xia smiled and nodded, picking up a small steamed bun and holding it to his mouth: "You eat too, don't just look at me."

Lu Jingnian opened his mouth, took a bite, and said with a smile, "Hmm, it's really good."

As they ate, the two chatted about their hiking experience that day. Su Xia occasionally burst into happy laughter, while Lu Jingnian looked at her tenderly, sometimes chiming in with a few words. The breakfast shop owner, watching the sweet young couple, couldn't help but smile and say, "Young people like you have such a good relationship, it's truly enviable."

Su Xia blushed and lowered her head to continue eating her breakfast, while Lu Jingnian smiled and said to the shop owner, "Thank you, she is indeed very kind."

After finishing breakfast, the two walked out of the breakfast shop, the sunlight warming them. Su Xia stretched and said with a smile, "Today was truly a perfect day!"

Lu Jingnian took her hand and said gently, "Yes, every day with you is perfect."

Su Xia turned her head and looked into his gentle eyes, her heart fluttering. She whispered, "Lu Jingnian, thank you for making me so happy."

Lu Jingnian lowered his head, gently kissed her forehead, and whispered, "Su Xia, you are my happiness."

They smiled at each other, then held hands and slowly walked back. The sunlight shone on them, as if gilding their love with a golden glow.