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My world transformed from the dullness of my past life into a vibrant array of colors. Confidence and sunshine returned to my face.
All of this was witnessed by Jiang Chen.
We remained "comrades" in the Competition Class. During discussions, he was no longer the taciturn iceberg; he would occasionally argue with me and even... crack a joke? Once, after staying up late to prepare for a debate, I showed up to class with dark circles under my eyes. He silently handed me a can of iced coffee and a small box of mints, softly saying, "To perk you up."
My heart skipped a beat unexpectedly.
On the day of the debate finals, we narrowly clinched the championship. I stood on stage, full of spirit and radiance. Afterward, my teammates cheered and tossed me into the air. As I descended, I caught sight of Jiang Chen standing at the edge of the crowd. A faint smile graced his lips, and his dark, bright eyes reflected my figure, seemingly shining even brighter than the lights around us.
The atmosphere between us grew increasingly subtle. He would "happen" to bring me printed materials from the library, discreetly save me a seat in the cafeteria when it was crowded, and "coincidentally" pass by when other boys approached me, using his gaze to ward them off.
These small gestures gently stirred my heartstrings. I realized that my feelings for him had long surpassed mere gratitude and curiosity. This seemingly indifferent yet attentive young man cast the warmest light on the bleak landscape of my reborn life.
I could sense that he was not entirely unaffected by me either. He never broke this unspoken tension. In the intense life of our senior year, this vague affection became a secret yet sweet highlight.
In the final large-scale mock exam before the college entrance examination, I still ranked first in our grade, while Jiang Chen came in second by a narrow margin. We were almost guaranteed to secure the top two spots in our province.
That evening when the results were announced, after evening study hours, the teaching building was empty. Jiang Chen waited for me at the stairwell.
The night was serene, with a gentle breeze. He leaned against the wall, his figure tall and straight.
"Lin Xi," he called my name, his voice slightly deeper than usual.
My heart inexplicably raced.
He stepped closer to me, and the streetlight illuminated his handsome profile. "Ever since you said you wanted to report it in the infirmary—your eyes were like a little leopard—I remembered you."
I held my breath.
"I watched you counter Zhao Qian, saw you debate fiercely on the Forum, witnessed you reclaim first place, and shine in the debate competition..." He seemed a bit uneasy as a faint blush crept up his ears. "I watched you turn your previously miserable life into something so beautiful... I admit, I've been drawn to you."
He paused for a moment, gazing intently at me. "Helping you investigate Zhao Peng wasn't just because my family's law firm took on related cases. More so out of selfishness... I wanted to help you. I didn't want to see you bullied anymore."
He took a deep breath, his tone incredibly serious: "Lin Xi, I've liked you for a long time. After the college entrance exams are over and you've filled out your applications... will you be my girlfriend?"
The sudden confession felt like the sweetest bomb of honey exploding in my heart. The scene I had never dared to hope for in both this life and my past had come true! Those silent guardianship moments and subtle care were all because of love.
A wave of happiness flooded my chest as warmth filled my eyes. Looking into his expectant gaze mixed with barely noticeable nervousness, I couldn't help but chuckle softly. "Jiang Chen, do you have an unusually long reflex arc?"
He froze.
I stood on tiptoe and leaned close to his ear, whispering gently: "I like you too. So there's no need to wait until after the exams."
His eyes widened suddenly, instantly lit up with joy. He grasped my hand tightly with uncontainable excitement in his voice: "Really? Right now?"
"Mm!" I nodded vigorously, my smile brighter than the stars.
He lowered his head, his warm lips gently pressing against my forehead, cherishing the moment. "Lin Xi, you can't escape now."
When the college entrance exam results were announced, it was no surprise that I became the top science student in the province, with Jiang Chen as the second. We got our wish and were both accepted into the prestigious programs of the top two universities in the country. I chose Journalism, while he opted for Finance.
University life was vibrant and colorful. We attended classes together, spent sleepless nights in the library, participated in clubs, and explored unfamiliar cities. He was a rising star in Finance, while I gained some recognition in the Journalism Department. We were the envy of everyone on campus, a couple that seemed almost mythical.
Jiang Chen took even better care of me than he did in high school. When I stayed up late to meet deadlines, he would bring me warm milk and late-night snacks; when I faced difficulties during interviews, he would use his family's law firm's connections to help me out; when I had menstrual cramps, he would prepare heating pads and ginger tea in advance. He spoiled me like a princess while supporting my pursuit of my career and dreams.
In our junior year, one of my in-depth reports on campus loans won the National News Award, and several mainstream media outlets extended offers to me. That same year, Jiang Chen's startup, a Financial Technology Company he co-founded with friends, secured angel round financing with a valuation in the millions.
We both shone brightly in our respective fields and became each other's strongest support.
At graduation, we wore our caps and gowns and took photos in front of the School Motto Stone at the entrance. In that captured moment, Jiang Chen hugged me tightly from behind, resting his chin on top of my head, his voice deep and content: "Lin Xi, thank you for being by my side."
I turned around to look up at him, his figure reflected in my eyes. "No," I stood on my tiptoes and placed a gentle kiss on his lips, "I should thank you for never giving up on me and always holding my hand as we walked toward the light."
The abyss of our past lives led to this rebirth in this life. Revenge is not the end; love and growth are what truly matter.
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