Rebirth to Save Myself

Chapter 123: A Memorable Legacy

Whether you like it or not, or whether you look forward to it or not, graduation day arrived as scheduled. Everyone changed into their graduation gowns, put on their graduation caps, and headed to the auditorium in groups. The girls, with their exquisite makeup and beautiful hairstyles, were there, agonizing over how to wear their graduation caps without ruining their hairstyles.

For the first time ever, the boys tidied their messy hair, sprayed on hairspray to style it, shaved, and applied cologne. Thinking that graduation was approaching, they decided to confess their feelings to the girls they liked—who knows, maybe they'd actually get together?

There are also many couples who are on the verge of breaking up because of graduation and the need to work. Whether they are together or apart, it's all part of the spirit of youth.

"Su Xia, I like you. Will you be my girlfriend?" Encouraged by his roommate, a boy ran up to Su Xia and confessed his feelings.

Before Su Xia could refuse, someone put their arm around her waist and said on her behalf, "I'm sorry, she already has a boyfriend."

Su Xia turned her head and saw Lu Jingnian holding a bouquet of flowers. She smiled and said, "You're here!"

“Yes, I’m here to protect my girlfriend.” Lu Jingnian looked at Su Xia with a jealous expression.

"Oh, we finally see him in person! We've only ever seen him on our phones before." Ye Zhenzhen, Chen Wanying, and Lu Lu had been watching the commotion from the sidelines when they turned around and saw Lu Jingnian coming over to assert his ownership.

"Hello!" Lu Jingnian greeted them happily. These three were Su Xia's roommates and friends, so he was determined to get along well with them.

"You've finally decided to come back. Countless boys confessed to you during those three years." Chen Wanying had a look of amusement on her face, wanting to tell Lu Jingnian that Su Xia wasn't unwanted.

"I know, that's why I cherish her." Lu Jingnian nodded. He had no idea that Su Xia was with him because no one else wanted her!

"We all advised Su Xia back then, why can't she have a relationship in college? There are plenty of outstanding suitors among her." Ye Zhenzhen also crossed her arms and looked Lu Jingnian up and down.

“I haven’t been in the country for the past few years, so I didn’t dare to make any promises to her. Long-distance relationships are too difficult, and I can’t bear to see her suffer. If she’s upset, I can’t comfort her. I would just be taking the title of boyfriend while preventing her from enjoying the joy of being in love. That would be too selfish of me, which is why I’m pursuing her now.” Lu Jingnian’s long speech immediately dissipated most of the anger of the three people.

“Yeah, a friend of mine was in a long-distance relationship, but the guy graduated and never came back. She broke up with him and blocked him. It was disgusting. This guy was clearly just after getting a foreign residency permit and getting a local visa.” Chen Wanying nodded and then strongly agreed with Lu Jingnian’s approach.

"That's disgusting. Luckily, Xiaxia was happy during her university years. Now she has a boyfriend and passed her postgraduate entrance exam. She's a true winner in life." Ye Zhenzhen nodded in agreement. Su Xia's future is indeed bright.

"That's wonderful news! Now that you've passed the postgraduate entrance exam, you can relax and enjoy your summer vacation," Lu Jingnian said happily to Su Xia.

"Hmm, by the way, are you guys still taking pictures? Didn't we say we were going to take a group photo of the dorm?" Su Xia subtly changed the subject. Lu Jingnian was only there to attend his graduation ceremony, and she didn't want him to be put in an awkward position.

"Take pictures, take pictures now!"

Su Xia looked at her three roommates whom she had spent four years with. They would comfort her when she was sad, celebrate with her when she received scholarships, and share her joy when she was happy. There was not much backstabbing or infighting, nor the so-called "four people in five groups" that people talk about online, and there was no superficiality.

They had all experienced unpleasant things, but now all of that is in the past. They graduated smoothly, and each of them has their own goals and expectations. She successfully passed the postgraduate entrance examination and went to study a major she had never been exposed to in her previous life; Chen Wanying went back to inherit the company with her childhood sweetheart. There was no so-called third party; they were simply the people they had chosen to spend the rest of their lives with; Ye Zhenzhen was still preparing for the civil service exam, but she was also looking for another path, with arrangements made by her family; and Lu Lu, who was most like her in her previous life, successfully escaped her family of origin and was able to study abroad.

Everyone is moving in a positive direction, as if the road ahead is no longer obstructed and is full of light. At least, that's what Su Xia believes and hopes for right now.

"Ring ring ring" It was Chen Yuan calling.

"Hey, Yuanyuan."

"Xiaxia, happy graduation!"

Happy graduation!

"I was thinking we'd attend each other's graduation ceremonies, but it turns out our school is on the same day as yours. I'm speechless."

"It's okay. Even though we can't attend each other's events, we can meet at home in a few days."

"That's true, but you're going to continue your studies, while I have to start working!"

"Then you'll have to support me then!"

"It's easy to talk about."

"But what were your parents' graduation gifts for you?"

"And yours?"

"Me? My parents said I'll be starting work soon, so they said they'd give me a car and I can choose one when I get back."

"That's great. Do you have a favorite brand or car?"

"No, let's study it together when we get back."

"Okay, let's plan the trip together."

"Yeah, my parents didn't know what to get me, so they came to ask me. I don't really need anything right now, so I asked my dad to ask someone to buy me a lens from abroad."

"Lens? Aren't they sold in China?"

"That model is unique to overseas markets and not available in China. It just so happens that Dad has a client there, which is great."

"Wow, when your camera is ready, let's go out and take pictures together."

"Okay!"

"Then you go ahead with your work, we'll see you at home in a few days."

See you at home.

After hanging up the phone, Su Xia put it away. Her graduation ceremony was much the same as Lu Jingnian's, basically consisting of speeches from leaders, looking to the future, and a bunch of empty promises that made everyone drowsy. The graduation photo session that followed was also like an assembly line, with one class taking photos before the next class moved on.

Su Xia didn't care; she valued their graduation photos taken in their dorm more. As graduation approached, Chen Wanying's wedding date was also set. In order to get the wedding before Lu Lu went abroad, they chose to hold it during the summer vacation at Chen Wanying's home.

"Aheng has been contacting me recently, saying I went back to China and didn't visit him. Should we find some time to go to the capital and see him?"

"Wasn't he busy with experiments?"

"Fortunately, it's graduation season recently, so he's had a bit of a break."

"Why don't you come back? We can get together then."

"It's not impossible. I remember we were talking about having a get-together in our high school group chat a few days ago."

"Really? Then we can go there when we have time."

"Uh-huh."

Su Xia packed her bags, sending things by express, throwing away things, and selling things secondhand. But when the day of departure actually arrived, her eyes still welled up with tears. Chen Wanying was busy with the wedding, so she left first with Lu Lu. Ye Zhenzhen couldn't take much time off work, so she also left in the morning. She was the last one to leave. With that door closed, their story came to an end.

Chen Wanying: Sisters of the Times, forever inseparable. Although we, the girls from dormitory 506, are scattered across the world, our hearts will always be connected.

Ye Zhenzhen: Waaaaah, what the young lady said is so true.

Lu Lu: Wait for me. Once I've established myself abroad, I'll invite you all to come visit.

Su Xia: Don't lose touch after you graduate, okay? You promised to be each other's bridesmaids.

Chen Wanying: No way. I have plenty of money. If you don't come, I'll charter a plane to come find you.

Ye Zhenzhen: The young lady is so domineering!

Su Xia: The young lady is so domineering!

Lu Lu: The young lady is so domineering!

Chen Wanying: Okay, okay, you're making it sound like we're facing a life-or-death situation. We'll see each other again in half a month.

Ye Zhenzhen: Oh yeah, I also need to lose weight and whiten my skin.

Su Xia: Same as above +1

Chen Wanying: Come over a few days earlier and I'll take you to the beauty salon for treatments.

Su Xia: Okay!

Ye Zhenzhen: Okay!

Lulu: Okay!

Su Xia bought a flight around the same time as Chen Yuan. When she and Lu Jingnian came out of the exit, Chen Yuan and Chen Wenwei were already standing next to Chen Jianguo and Chen Chunqi. Su Xia noticed that Chen Jianguo's expression seemed to be not very good.

She stepped forward and said sweetly, "Dad, Mom, have you been waiting long?"

"Hello, Uncle and Aunt!" Lu Jingnian also pushed his luggage cart forward to greet them.

“It hasn’t been long, Yuanyuan just came out too. Are you hungry? Do you want to buy McDonald’s or KFC at the airport to eat in the car?” Chen Chunqi’s expression didn’t change. She smiled and responded to Lu Jingnian’s greeting, then looked at Su Xia with concern.

"It's alright, the whole trip wasn't too long. Is Yuanyuan hungry?" Su Xia turned to look at Chen Yuan.

"Ah, yes, I'm a little hungry. Let's go see what we can eat." With that, Chen Yuan pulled Su Xia toward the food area.

Su Xia glanced back at the four people who looked slightly embarrassed, then whispered to Chen Yuan, "Is it just the two of us going? Won't it be awkward for them to stay here?"

“We almost had a falling out before you even got off the plane. Dad even told Chen Wenwei directly that there were no seats available and that he should find his own way home.” Chen Yuan looked distressed; she just wanted an excuse to get away from this awkward situation.

"Oh, what's wrong with Dad? He's never been this irritable when Chen Wenwei comes back with you." Su Xia was a little shocked. Although she knew that Chen Jianguo didn't like Chen Wenwei, this was the first time he had spoken to Chen Wenwei like this in front of him.

"That's because you and Lu Jingnian appeared together too. It's a double blow, so things aren't quite right. Mom said Dad tosses and turns in bed every night, unable to sleep." Chen Yuan said with a long face. Chen Jianguo's resentment was so strong that Chen Chunqi also couldn't sleep well, and the two almost ended up sleeping in separate rooms.

"Well, I'll have to coax him a bit later."

"Um, I'd like a McFlurry, a double beef burger, and a medium Coke. What about you?"

"A McFlurry, fries, chicken nuggets, and a medium Coke."

"Okay, I still don't know how Chen Wenwei is getting back. Has Lu Jingnian said how he's going to get back?"

"Given Dad's current condition, he definitely won't take the two of them back."

"There's not enough room in the car!"

Just then, Chen Wenwei sent a message:

I'm waiting for the wind, and I'm waiting for you: My dad is coming to pick me up, so you don't have to worry about me going back.

White Tea, Pure Joy, Nothing Else: That's great, it solves a big problem.

I'm waiting for the wind and for you: By the way, could you ask Su Xia if Lu Jingnian doesn't have a means of transportation? I could give him a ride.

White tea, pure joy, nothing else matters: Okay, I'll ask.

Chen Yuan looked up from her phone and said to Su Xia, "Chen Wenwei's dad is coming to pick him up. Lu Jingnian, do you want to come back with us?"

"No need, he never planned to go back with us. His dad sent a driver to pick him up, and he was just asking him if he could bring Chen Wenwei with him."

"That solves the problem. The food is ready. Let's go."

"it is good."

After Su Xia and Chen Yuan returned, Chen Jianguo took their luggage, loaded it into the car, and got into the driver's seat without looking back.

"Hehe, Old Chen is just being temperamental. Don't mind him. How are you going to get back?" Chen Chunqi said with a smile to Lu Jingnian and Chen Wenwei.

"My dad's coming to pick me up, he'll be there soon," Chen Wenwei replied calmly.

“My dad sent a driver to pick me up. He’s over there.” Lu Jingnian pointed to the car not far away.

"Oh, that's good."

"Hurry up and get in the car, what are you dawdling for?" Chen Jianguo rolled down the passenger window and spoke impatiently.

"They're here, they're here. Can't we at least exchange a few pleasantries?" Chen Chunqi wasn't in a good mood either, after what Chen Jianguo said. Then she turned back to the two boys and said, "We'll be going now."

"Take care, Auntie."

"Be careful on the road, Uncle."

Su Xia waved to Lu Jingnian and then got into the car. Chen Yuan held up her phone for Chen Wenwei, indicating that they could contact each other via WeChat. Before they were even settled in their seats, Chen Jianguo stepped on the gas and drove off.

"Dad, I'm not seated yet."

"What are you doing? Are you going to leave now and see you and your lover exchanging glances?"

"Alright, the kids just got back, why are they throwing a tantrum?"

"Where did I get any?" Chen Jianguo looked aggrieved; no one in his family understood him.

"Do you need me to drive you back to the city?" Lu Jingnian asked Chen Wenwei with a smile.

"No need, my dad is indeed coming to pick me up." Chen Wenwei shook his head, declining Lu Jingnian's offer.

"Then I'll head over first; the driver's been waiting for quite a while."

"okay."

Lu Jingnian walked up to his driver and called out, "Uncle Zhang."

"Xiao Lu, you're finally back. Which of those two girls was your girlfriend?"

"The one wearing green."

"Wow, that's great. Now you have a girlfriend, and you've come back to China. Your mom is happy too."

"Haha, we've only just started dating, not as fast as my mom thinks."

"No rush, no rush. We can get married after dating for a year or two."

"Let's talk about it then."