Rebooting 60, let's go on a rampage with the orange cat!

Shi Huai'an calmed himself down, stopping thinking about those annoying things and focusing on finishing the exam first. He'd just have to take it one step at a time. What's meant to happen will happen, and since he couldn't avoid it, he might as well face reality. If he couldn't get over this hurdle, then all his life would have been for nothing.

After receiving the exam paper, the exam began. Shi Huai'an took a deep breath to calm herself. Then she picked up her pen and began to carefully read the questions. Time passed by, and she gradually got into the zone, forgetting everything around her. The questions weren't difficult for Huai'an, only the last bonus question was a bit tricky. However, Huai'an was different now; after a little thought, her thoughts flowed freely, and she quickly and smoothly completed all the questions.

A tense atmosphere filled the classroom; everyone's face was tense, and they were completely focused on the test paper in front of them. The pens scratched on the paper, as if they were engaged in a battle without gunpowder.

After the morning exams, some students went home for lunch, while others flocked to the cafeteria. Sunlight streamed into the corridor outside the classroom. Shi Huai'an earnestly instructed Gu Jingxing, "Jingxing, please don't come looking for me to eat at the cafeteria anymore. Otherwise, it will affect my ability to make new friends in the class and cause some gossip. We can go to and from school together, but there's no need for anyone to wait for each other. If I get out of school early, I'll leave first, so you don't need to worry about me."

Looking at Shi Huai'an's serious expression, Gu Jingxing smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, but you can contact me anytime if you need anything. You can also contact Xiao Yi if I'm not around."

Xiao Yi nodded eagerly, his face full of agreement. Huai An smiled and thanked the two of them before turning around and slowly leaving with light but firm steps.

Watching her receding figure, Xiao Yi couldn't help but mutter to himself, "I really think she's so cool! Don't let her small stature fool you, her aura is absolutely powerful..."

Standing beside him, Gu Jingxing smiled knowingly upon hearing these words, a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

It's worth noting that Xiao Yi and Gu Jingxing have always been inseparable, like brothers. At this moment, they exchanged a smile, then, with perfect understanding, reached out their arms, hooked their arms around each other's shoulders, and walked forward side by side, chatting and laughing.

The sunlight shone on them, blending their figures together so that they looked like one person.

Right next to the classroom wall, Zhong Hanzhe slowly tidied up his somewhat worn tin pencil case. However, while he appeared focused on his work, he was actually distracted. He had quietly pricked up his ears, intently eavesdropping on every word coming from outside.

As time passed, Zhong Hanzhe's tense expression gradually relaxed, and a barely perceptible smile quietly appeared on his lips. Clearly, he was somewhat satisfied with Shi Huai'an's decisive rejection of Gu Jingxing.

It's well known that Wallace Chung is famous for his exceptional hearing, keen senses, and remarkable memory. In his past life, he was virtually invincible, rarely encountering a worthy opponent, whether playing cards or mahjong. The key reason for this was his extraordinary memory; he could remember every single card played. With this exceptional ability, he could accurately deduce the remaining cards in his opponents' hands, greatly increasing his chances of winning.

Shi Huai'an sensed the gaze that had been following and spying on her, and roughly understood who was trying to monitor her. She secretly sneered, thinking, "A leopard can't change its spots..."

She didn't want to get entangled with anyone again. Wasn't a lifetime in her past life enough? Since you've chased me all the way to this life, I definitely won't let you have your way.

In reality, Shi Huai'an refused Gu Jingxing because she didn't want to have too close a relationship and cause unnecessary gossip. This was just an excuse she made up on the spot.

While everyone else rushed to the cafeteria, Shi Huai'an quietly went there to retrieve her carefully prepared lunchbox. Then, like a nimble kitten, she looked around to make sure no one was nearby before quickly slipping into a secluded corner and entering her own mysterious space.

In this space, her only companion is her chubby orange tabby cat, Duoduo. Sometimes, pets are much more loyal and reliable than people. A little world of just the two of them, one human and one cat—that's truly beautiful!

Shi Huai'an opened the food box with great joy. Inside were dishes cooked by her mother. Although simple, they were delicious. She cherished this hard-won family affection. She thought: I hope my mother can live a long and healthy life, passing through 1964 peacefully. That way, I can change my fate from my previous life. If not, I must leave this place of trouble. As long as I can increase my points and maintain the normal operation of the space and system, I will no longer encounter the predicament of my previous life.

Huai'an then prepared fruits and drinks in the kitchen, their enticing aromas filling the air and making one's mouth water. She eagerly picked up her chopsticks and began to savor the food. Every bite seemed magical, filling her with immense satisfaction. In this world, nothing is more precious than delicious food!

After a satisfying meal, Shi Huai'an patted her stomach contentedly and began preparing for the afternoon's exam. This exam was crucial for her, as she was determined to secure that free spot.

Although she knew there were many classmates in her class who were even more financially disadvantaged than her, that was no excuse for her to slack off. In her view, only by constantly striving to become stronger could she earn the respect of others.

After all, no one in this world truly respects a weak and incompetent person, for whatever reason.

Shi Huai'an didn't want to submit to anyone anymore, but she desperately needed the resources to become stronger. In this year, all she could do was study, study, and keep studying. Go for it!

The afternoon exams went smoothly as well. After Huai'an finished the exam and left the exam room, he was dragged away by Lin Shaoyi, who arrived shortly after, to participate in the school table tennis team selection.

Shi Huai'an was somewhat indifferent to the selection for the school table tennis team. After all, she had too much to learn. Her current progress was no longer in the first year of junior high school, but focused on the basics of traditional Chinese medicine and leveling up in English and math olympiad. Time was tight and tasks were heavy, and she simply couldn't manage it all. However, Lin Shaoyi and a group of female classmates escorted her to the competition venue.

"Hurry up! Hurry up, or we'll be late and miss everything!" Lin Xuanxuan urged everyone anxiously, quickening her pace as if something extremely important was waiting for them ahead.

"This time, our class absolutely has to secure a few spots. Everyone, you all need to be on your toes and do your best. Don't let us down!" Lin Shaoyi put her hands on her hips, striking a bossy pose, and gave the order to everyone in an unquestionable tone.

Then, she turned her gaze to the silent Shi Huai'an and said with a smile, "Shi Huai'an, I've heard about you playing ball with the principal. I didn't know you had this skill! In my opinion, as long as you can perform at your normal level this time, securing a spot will be a piece of cake!"

Hearing this, Shi Huai'an felt a sense of helplessness. She really wanted to tell Lin Shaoyi that she wasn't actually that great, but looking at the expectant and trusting eyes around her, she didn't have the courage to refuse or shake off these enthusiastic classmates.

In the end, she could only sigh silently and choose to go with the flow, heading to the competition with everyone else. She had originally planned to join the school team, but after seeing Zhong Hanzhe, she changed her mind; a strong sense of crisis welled up inside her, and she didn't want to let herself be distracted by trivial matters; but despite her reluctance, she could only bite the bullet and step onto the field, hoping not to disappoint everyone's expectations…

The ping-pong tables on the playground were crowded with people. Shi Huai'an saw that Gu Jingxing and his good buddies were also participating. They smiled at each other, gave each other a thumbs-up, and then went all out in their respective areas, ready to have a great time!

Gu Jingxing was in the second year of junior high school, and by sheer coincidence, he and Shi Huai'an's third brother, Li Huaizhang, were classmates.

At this time, the fifth brother, Li Huaiyuan, was still in the third grade of elementary school, the fourth sister, Li Huaizhen, was in the fifth grade of elementary school, the second brother, Li Huaiyu, was in the first year of high school, and Li Huaijin, at the age of 19, had already started working as an actress in a Gan opera troupe.

Because Li Huaizhang was adopted by his uncle when he was young, and Shi Huai'an had not yet recognized Li's biological parents at this time, she and Shi Huai'an were complete strangers.

However, relying on his memories from his previous life, Shi Huai'an recognized his third brother at a glance, because he and his fourth sister, Li Huaizhen, looked very similar. However, Shi Huai'an was not in a hurry to acknowledge them.

On the road to rebirth, there are reunions everywhere, so why turn each first meeting into a series of frights!

Li Huaizhang is like a Buddhist statue, usually indifferent to worldly affairs and not fond of sports. He just cheers for Gu Jingxing with his classmates.

After Gu Jingxing and Xiao Yi successfully passed the selection competition and were selected, Li Huaizhang was extremely impressed when he heard that Shi Huai'an was already in the first year of junior high school at a young age and had come to participate in the selection for the women's table tennis team.

Perhaps it was some kind of tacit understanding in their blood ties, but he felt an inexplicable sense of closeness. Li Huaizhang, who was usually gentle and steady, was unusually enthusiastic and cheered for Shi Huai'an along with Gu Jingxing and others!

[Shi Huai'an had very little interaction with his third brother in his previous life. Tragically, Li Huaizhang suffered many misfortunes after reaching adulthood, becoming addicted to alcohol. In middle age, he succumbed to alcohol poisoning.]

Coach Xia, who was the coach of the women's table tennis team, had a deep impression of Shi Huai'an and had been paying close attention to her movements. When he saw Shi Huai'an arrive, he called her over and said, "Don't be afraid, just play well."

Shi Huai'an was the youngest, which put her at a disadvantage compared to her seniors who were eight or nine years older than her. She told Teacher Xia, "I'll come here to observe and learn first. I won't participate in the selection this year because I don't have the time."

Lin Shaoyi stepped forward and said casually, "Let's compete! Why not? What are you afraid of? It's not shameful to lose. Let's have a contest!"

Teacher Xia smiled and nodded repeatedly, saying, "You can compete first, it's okay, just treat it as a game."

Now that Teacher Xia had put it this way, Shi Huai'an's concerns vanished instantly.

She thought to herself, "Why not just go all out and have some fun!" As soon as the competition started, Shi Huai'an and Lin Shaoyi competed in different rounds, both giving it their all.

But who would have thought that in another table tennis match, Lin Shaoyi would beat an opposing girl so badly that she smashed her racket and cried? Lin Shaoyi took the lead and successfully made it into the official table tennis team. She was so excited that she shouted and ran to Shi Huai'an's table to watch the game.

Shi Huai'an, however, was somewhat distracted and just wanted to finish the match and go home as soon as possible.

So, seeing that the opponent had a chance to win, she relaxed a little, allowing the opponent to win the game smoothly.

The cheerleaders in the class all felt sorry for her, and Lin Shaoyi was even more anxious, constantly cheering her on, saying, "Shi Huai'an, you still have a chance, have another round! Don't give up!" Shi Huai'an smiled and shook her head, thinking that as long as she had fun, that was enough, and she didn't care about the motivational speeches. She was relieved and prepared to leave the competition.

Who knew that Teacher Xia favored Shi Huai'an and insisted on keeping her as a substitute player, comforting her by saying, "Come practice whenever you have time, and it's okay if you don't. Just treat it as a game. You can practice during winter and summer vacations too."

Hehe... a candidate for team member... Shi Huai'an was at her wit's end. Was there no way she could escape unscathed? Lin Shaoyi, without thinking twice, immediately agreed on Huai'an's behalf, as if she were her agent. Shi Huai'an had no choice but to agree, while Lin Shaoyi was beaming with joy. When the group returned triumphantly to the classroom to get their bags, the classroom was still bustling with the election of class officers, and Zhong Hanzhe had been elected class monitor.

Shi Huai'an frowned, thinking to herself: I knew this person liked to be the boss! Still the same old scoundrel! This is what they mean by "old habits die hard"! She calmly returned to her seat and packed her bag.

Lin Shaoyi scanned the classroom and noticed that the two important positions of sports committee member and discipline committee member were still vacant. An idea struck her, and without hesitation, she raised her hand and declared loudly, "Teacher, I would like to nominate myself for sports committee member!" Her confident demeanor instantly won applause and cheers from the entire class.

The voting began, and the students cast their precious votes for their favorite candidates. Finally, after the vote count, Lin Shaoyi won by a landslide and was successfully elected as the class's sports representative.

Meanwhile, Shi Huai'an sat quietly in her seat, not participating in the election. She wasn't interested in these positions because she had been too busy lately.

On one hand, she felt her energy had been almost completely depleted by various study tasks; on the other hand, she still had an unpaid "space debt" to deal with. Furthermore, she had arranged to visit Master Liu's house to learn about traditional Chinese medicine, and time was of the essence, leaving her no room for delay. Therefore, while everyone was enthusiastically discussing the election results, Shi Huai'an quietly packed her bag, ready to leave at any moment.

The class meeting had just ended when Shi Huai'an grabbed his schoolbag and dashed out as fast as he could, as if a ghost would catch up with him if he was even a little slow. Gu Jingxing had been waiting outside the teaching building on his bicycle for ages, introducing her to the students non-stop: "This is my sister, please take good care of her!"

Shi Huai'an said apologetically, "Brother Jingxing, why haven't you gone back yet? Didn't I tell you not to wait for me? This is taking up so much of your precious time."

Gu Jingxing waved his hand dismissively, a warm smile on his face, and replied, "Hey, Huai'an, you're being too polite. I don't have any homework today, and I don't have anything else to do anyway." As he spoke, he grinned, revealing a set of clean, white teeth that were as dazzling and radiant as the rays of sunlight filtering through the leaves in the morning.

Shi Huai'an sighed helplessly, then slowly sat down in the back seat. He turned around, waved gently to Lin Shaoyi standing beside him, and said with a smile, "See you tomorrow!"

Seeing this, Lin Shaoyi winked mischievously, a playful smile appearing on his face, and joked, "Hey, you're really good at being a coachman! Haha... I'd love to have a coachman like you..."

As soon as she finished speaking, the surrounding students burst into laughter, a joyful wave that instantly engulfed the entire campus. Some students laughed so hard they almost lost their balance; others clapped their hands and muttered funny things; still others clutched their stomachs, bent over, tears welling in their eyes. This joyous scene transformed the once quiet campus into a lively and bustling place.

Zhong Hanzhe stood by a window in the classroom, staring at Gu Jingxing from afar. His jealous eyes looked like he wanted to devour him; the smugness and pride he felt after his successful election had completely vanished.