In their previous lives, Wang Xia and Li Juan frequently used Shen Yue's connections to ask him for favors.

They either borrow money to buy houses or start businesses, or arrange for their children to work in their companies.

But he never said a word of thanks to Chen Dong.

The three ingrates are a perfect example of ingrates.

The two men got tired of arguing and, seeing that Chen Dong had no reaction at all, were at a loss.

If they continued to curse, they wouldn't be able to withstand the gossip and comments from so many students watching the spectacle.

"Brother Dong, why are you being so tough today?"

Guo Miao has changed how he addresses her without me noticing.

"Those two were really rude, how could you stand it?"

"Don't you like Shen Yue anymore?"

Guo Miao asked indistinctly while slurping up his ice cream.

Chen Dong gazed longingly at the familiar streets and the blurry mountain peaks in the distance.

He took a deep breath, savoring the taste of his hometown.

It feels so good to be reborn!

"If I don't like it anymore, I, Chen Dong, won't make the same mistake again."

"Besides, the college entrance exam is only two months away."

"Let's work harder and make sure we get into a good university so we can leave this impoverished county."

"do you understand?"

Chen Dong looked intently at Guo Miao, his only brother in both his past and present lives.

Although he is a bit simple-minded and silly, he is very loyal and affectionate.

In his past life, when he was at his lowest point, he helped him unconditionally.

But he always ended up arguing with the other party because of Shen Yue.

"what?"

Guo Miao clearly didn't understand, and the melting ice cream dripped down the corner of his mouth, making him look like a complete fool.

Chen Dong smiled, patted the other person's shoulder lightly, and said nothing more.

Instead, he turned his gaze to Chu Mengran, who was not far away.

The other person was wearing a navy blue school uniform and straight-leg sweatpants.

Despite dressing like most students, Chen Dong was deeply attracted to her.

Her face, still bearing the innocence of a child and a touch of baby fat, was both youthful and beautiful.

Simple clothes cannot hide her youthful energy.

Meng Ran...

The thought of Chu Mengran falling ill from longing for him and dying in agony filled Chen Dong with unbearable pain.

Mengran, in this life, I will never let you down!

Chen Dong silently recited the mantra and walked straight toward Chu Mengran.

The other person also saw him, her eyes darted away, her face flushed, and she lowered her head, trying to walk away quickly.

"Mengran, wait for me."

Chu Mengran's body visibly trembled, but she walked even faster.

"Meng Ran!"

Chen Dong shouted, attracting the attention of Shen Yue and the others.

Chu Mengran, who was walking ahead, was stopped by Chen Dong.

Chu Mengran was caught in Chen Dong's shadow, and looked up at him in a daze, stammering as she spoke.

"Why...why did you call me?"

Chu Mengran and Shen Yue have completely different feelings.

Shen Yue dressed maturely, looking aloof and beautiful, not like a student, but more like a young woman in her twenties.

Chu Mengran is like a flower blooming in the fields in spring, pure and refined, untouched by the dust of the world.

Chen Dong's heart started pounding instantly.

Without hesitation, he handed over the other ice cream that was still unopened in his hand.

"Here's some ice cream, please."

But he felt it wasn't enough.

So he turned around and ran back, snatched the unopened ice cream from Guo Miao's hand, and gave it to Chu Mengran as well.

Chu Mengran was startled by Chen Dong's actions.

She never expected that the other person would treat her to ice cream.

Chen Dong, what... what does he mean?

Could it be that he... likes me too?

Chu Mengran blushed even more, her heart pounding like a deer, and she didn't know what to do with her hands.

Shen Yue looked at Chen Dong in astonishment.

He... he actually gave Chu Mengran an ice cream!

And there were two of them!

Shen Yue clenched her fists, her heart filled with doubt, anger, and grievance.

Chen Dong completely ignored his own existence and fawned over other girls.

why?

Could it be that Tao Hao saw what happened between me and him on the playground last night?

Impossible, we hid so well...

He must have done that on purpose to make me jealous!

Hmph, this idiot is trying to get attention from other girls.

Wang Xia and Li Juan were also shocked; they had never seen Chen Dong treat other girls like this before.

Guo Miao opened her mouth wide, looking at her empty hands, feeling like crying but having no tears left.

Dong Ge... has he changed his target?!

Hey!

Brother, you still haven't changed your habit of prioritizing women over friends!

Feeling a little embarrassed by everyone's stares, Chu Mengran quickly waved her hand to refuse.

"No, thank you."

"No, it'll melt if you don't eat it now."

Chen Dong didn't want to give the other person a chance to refuse, so he stepped forward and stuffed the ice cream into the other person's hand.

Chu Mengran's cheeks were rosy, like a ripe apple, but she did not refuse again.

She kept her head down, not daring to look at Chen Dong at all.

Chen Dong felt incredibly happy looking at Chu Mengran's shy expression.

This young Chu Mengran is so cute!

How come I never noticed this before?

Chu Mengran shyly accepted one of the ice creams.

"Thank you, I... I only need one."

"No way, if I give it all to you, you're mine now."

"Huh?" Chu Mengran looked up in surprise, looking at Chen Dong with confusion.

Chen Dong realized that his words had been somewhat incomprehensible to the other party, so he quickly changed his tune.

"Um... you can take them all, and eat whichever one you like."

This explanation is rather weak.

Chu Mengran glanced at him, said thank you again, and then quickly ran away without looking back.

"Mengran, see you next week."

Chen Dong watched Chu Mengran's retreating figure with a silly grin, waving goodbye to himself.

His appearance made Shen Yue grit her teeth in anger.

Chen Dong's attitude was something I had only ever seen before.

How could he do this!

Guo Miao jogged forward, rubbing his hands together, and smiled obsequiously.

"Brother Dong, um... the ice cream's going to melt if we don't eat it soon..."

"for you!"

Chen Dong handed the ice cream to Guo Miao without hesitation.

Just then, a black Santana slowly drove up.

Square face, large front window, large headlights.

In the early 1990s, the Santana was the most popular sedan.

In this small county town, the only official vehicles are Volkswagens and Santanas.

Many students cast envious glances at them.

Although some families do drive their children to school, very few have a full-time driver.

"Shen Yue, you must make Chen Dong apologize properly. We can't let him get away with this."

"We'll be going now, bye-bye."

When Wang Xia and Li Juan saw Chen Dong's car arrive, they naturally said goodbye to Shen Yue.

Shen Yue nodded smugly and deliberately moved her feet closer to the vehicle.

The driver got out of the car, opened the door, and stood respectfully to the side waiting.

"Miss, please get in the car first."

The driver was also shrewd; he directly addressed Chen Yue as "Miss," already assuming in his mind that she was Chen Dong's wife.

Unexpectedly, Shen Yue refused with an arrogant expression.

"Hmph, I don't want to ride in his beat-up car."

I definitely have to sit.

But Chen Dong must apologize to her in person.

A beat-up car?

The driver's smile froze on his face, but he quickly recovered.

He knew that the young couple must have had another argument.

Standing in front of so many classmates, Shen Yue felt a surge of superiority.

She could imagine how wonderful it would be for Chen Dong to beg her to get in the car later.

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