Rebirth begins with studying hard

Chapter 53 Tipping and Information

Lu Jie was somewhat amused and exasperated. Sun Bo had only just resolved his own relationship issues, and now he was already worrying about him.

"I thought you asked me out to tell me how happy you were."

Sun Bo scratched his head and chuckled, "I'm happy!"

"I've liked Shu Panpan for three years, and I finally won her over! Of course!"

"Now that my marriage is settled, I can't help but worry about my brothers."

"Yesterday, on the way home, Shu Panpan mentioned you and asked me if you and Zhong Muqing were dating."

"I told her you were focused on studying before the college entrance exam and didn't date, but she didn't believe me!"

"You and Sister Qing have both been to Shanghai alone, how could you not be in a relationship?"

"So, now that I've successfully confessed my feelings, I'm here to check on you."

"Wait, something's not right. Are you already dating Sister Qing, but you haven't told me?"

He looked doubtful as he spoke.

Lu Jie shook his head.

Seeing that Lu Jie did not speak, Sun Bo continued speaking first:

"The college entrance exam is over. Once the results come out, you'll be able to get into Anhui University or Hefei University of Technology, so you won't have to repeat a year."

"There are no longer any factors affecting your studies, so aren't you ready to talk?"

"Given Qingjie's attitude towards you, you don't even need to confess. Just showing a little bit of interest is enough for her to be with you."

"You really have no ideas?"

Lu Jie was silent for a moment, then said, "I feel it's a bit too early to be in a relationship now."

He didn't actually want to discuss this topic, but seeing that Sun Bo was clearly excited about his new relationship and seemed determined to keep talking about it, he went along with it.

Sun Bo's eyes widened: "Morning?! You're about to go to university, and you still say 'morning'?"

"You don't... still like Victoria Song, do you?"

Lu Jie chuckled and said, "Have you seen me speak to Song Qian at all in the past two years?"

"I haven't spoken to her in almost a year. If you hadn't mentioned her, I would have forgotten about her."

"When did I start liking Victoria Song?"

Sun Bo thought about it and realized it made sense. Back when Lu Jie liked Song Qian, he often asked Song Qian to hang out with him.

Since Lu Jie changed his ways and started studying seriously, he really hasn't contacted Song Qian much. He can't even remember the last time Lu Jie contacted Song Qian.

If Lu Jie truly liked Song Qian, it's impossible for him to have absolutely no contact with her.

"So... are you planning to take the postgraduate entrance exam?"

Without waiting for Lu Jie's reply, he continued speaking to himself:

"But taking the postgraduate entrance exam doesn't prevent me from dating."

"Panpan is thinking about taking the postgraduate entrance exam. I heard that her family doesn't allow her to date so early, but she's not dating me either."

"There's no reason why college students don't date."

Even if you want to take the exam...

Lu Jie interrupted, "I don't plan to take the postgraduate entrance exam."

The period after 2010 was the time of the most rapid economic development in China, and also the time when mobile internet emerged.

There are many opportunities, and he plans to do something during his time at university.

For him, a bachelor's degree is enough as a safety net, guaranteeing his minimum standard.

The additional benefits that taking the postgraduate entrance exam brought him were minimal.

Moreover, the major he plans to apply for doesn't require any higher academic qualifications.

Sun Bo asked, puzzled, "Then... why don't you want to be in a relationship?"

"Don't you like Sister Qing?"

"But Sister Qing is pretty good now. She used to be a bit masculine, but now she seems more ladylike than Song Qian, and I think she's prettier than Song Qian too."

"You don't like something this good?"

He suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my god, you wouldn't... be gay, would you?"

Lu Jie was speechless: "Stop!"

"This is getting more and more absurd!"

Sun Bo laughed and said, "Just kidding."

He paused, thought for a moment, and then asked, "So... you still dislike Sister Qing?"

Lu Jie chuckled: "How could I possibly dislike her? She's doing great now."

Sun Bo was a little confused: "If you don't dislike her and even think she's great, then you must like her, right?"

"You like her, why aren't you dating her?"

Lu Jie was speechless again. How come Sun Bo only had feelings of dislike and liking in his mind?

The whole thing is a diode.

Seeing Sun Bo's puzzled yet persistent questioning look, he had no choice but to repeat himself:

"I just feel I'm still young, it's a bit early to be in a relationship, later..."

"Maybe something will change."

Sun Bo said with exasperation:

"Sister Qing's family is so rich, she'll definitely have a lot of suitors in the future."

"If she were single, her family would definitely arrange many blind dates for her."

"We have to act quickly while they're still young!"

"The earlier you start, the less competition there will be!"

"If I were you, I would definitely start dating Sister Qing."

"From now on, I can just lie around and be a gigolo, how wonderful."

Lu Jie rolled his eyes at Sun Bo: "You're getting more and more absurd."

Sun Bo, however, disagreed: "I'm telling the truth."

"Her family is so rich, being with her won't just be a matter of lying around."

"I don't believe that Sister Qing has money but won't let you spend it."

Lu Jie did not speak.

Indeed, given Zhong Muqing's current personality, she would never be stingy with money if he faced difficulties in the future.

They might even be able to give up everything.

However, he really doesn't want to be in a relationship right now.

It's too early; too many things can change in the future.

He doesn't want to spend too much time on dating.

Sun Bo wanted to continue, but he said, "You..."

But Lu Jie didn't want to talk about this anymore, so he interrupted, "Stop, stop."

"What's wrong with you today? Why are you so gossipy?"

Sun Boyu choked for a moment, then said, "No way."

"I'm so happy that I'm no longer single, so I want you to be single too."

He paused, then, unusually, spoke with great seriousness:

Anyway, I really think Sister Qing is a great person.

"If you want to find a partner, I think she's the most suitable for you, a hundred times more suitable than Song Qian."

Lu Jie waved his hand, indicating he didn't want to say any more, and said, "Alright, I understand."

"I think you should talk about what happened between you and Shu Panpan."

"Where has it progressed to?"

"Did you kiss?"

Sun Bo chuckled and nodded.

Lu Jie pressed further: "Sticked out your tongue?"

Sun Bo exclaimed, "I didn't expect you to be so gossipy!"

Lu Jie chuckled and pressed on, "Did it or didn't it?"

After being pressed several times, Sun Bo couldn't take the questioning anymore and acquiesced.

Lu Jie gave him a thumbs up: "You're pretty good, kid!"

"This progress is quite rapid!"

Sun Bo scratched his head and grinned foolishly again.

After this lighthearted banter, the topic completely shifted.

However, the conversation didn't last long. Sun Bo glanced at his phone and said, "Panpan invited me to lunch. Do you want to come?"

Lu Jie waved his hand: "Go ahead, I'm not going to be a third wheel."

After saying a few more words, Lu Jie went home.

On the other side, Sun Bo, who had walked in the opposite direction for a while, looked back at Lu Jie to make sure he was far away, then secretly dialed Zhong Muqing's number on his phone:

"Sister Qing, I just sounded out Lu Jie."

"I think he likes you, but I don't know why... he just says he doesn't want to be in a relationship."

"Victoria Song? I'm pretty sure of that, he definitely doesn't like Victoria Song anymore."

"I'm definitely supporting Sister Qing. If he dares to date other girls, I'll beat him to a pulp!"

"But based on what I know about him, he either doesn't date at all, or if he does, he wouldn't date other girls."