The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead
Chapter 83 - 81: You Will Fall in Love with Me First

Chapter 83: Chapter 81: You Will Fall in Love with Me First

Their seats were in the middle, in a very good spot. Jiang Nanzhou said he had queued up to buy them on Saturday morning.

"I didn’t know what kind of movies you like, so I picked one at random."

"’Shaolin Thirty-Six Rooms’ should be quite good."

Compared to romances, she preferred this type.

The two enjoyed the movie thoroughly, and when they came out, Lu Jingqiu still felt like she hadn’t had enough.

"If you like movies, let’s come again next week."

Lu Jingqiu said, "My results should be out by next week, I’m a bit nervous."

"You’ve worked so hard, heaven shouldn’t let you down."

Lu Jingqiu smiled: "I hope so."

"Comrade Nanzhou, what a coincidence."

Just as the two had stepped down the stairs and were about to go get their bikes, a familiar voice behind them called out to Jiang Nanzhou.

They turned around and to their surprise, it was Xia Lin, with Gao Shu following behind her.

Xia Lin looked at Lu Jingqiu next to Jiang Nanzhou, her surprise not quite hidden: "Comrade Lu, how come you’re with Comrade Nanzhou?"

Lu Jingqiu didn’t answer, but it was Jiang Nanzhou who said, "She’s my girlfriend."

This statement made the two people on the other side pause for a moment.

Xia Lin’s barely concealed displeasure contrasted sharply with the smile on Gao Shu’s face.

Gao Shu, seeing Lu Jingqiu had moved past the shadows he had cast upon her and found someone she liked, was genuinely happy for her. He stepped forward, raising his hand in congratulations: "Jingqiu, congratulations, I heard you’ve been accepted to a university."

Lu Jingqiu nodded at him, while Jiang Nanzhou grasped Gao Shu’s hand: "Thank you."

Xia Lin, with either intent or lack thereof, said: "Jingqiu, look at you, you clung to Gao Shu for so long, completely neglecting your studies, now out of your group of friends, you’re the only one who hasn’t caught up with us. Which university did you apply to for this exam?"

After Xia Lin finished speaking, she deliberately glanced at Jiang Nanzhou and began to advise self-righteously: "Comrade Nanzhou, it’s not really Jingqiu’s fault that she liked my Ah Shu, after all, you can’t control these feelings, so don’t be angry with her."

Jiang Nanzhou, upon hearing this, subtly raised an eyebrow and replied, "Comrade Xia Lin is right, it’s not her fault. It’s just that she dedicates herself wholeheartedly to someone she’s fixated on, forgetting that the other person might not see her good qualities." Then he suddenly turned to Gao Shu: "Speaking of which, I should thank Comrade Gao Shu for his indifference; it gave me the opportunity."

Gao Shu felt a bit awkward, unsure of what to say.

Lu Jingqiu wasn’t the one from her previous life that Xia Lin could easily manipulate and orchestrate. She smiled at Gao Shu and said, "Liking Brother Gao Shu is a result of his excellence, and isn’t Comrade Xia Lin also fond of him for the same reason? Oh, by the way, Brother Gao Shu, you shouldn’t be angry about Zhuang Yan from the village liking Sister Xia Lin; after all, these feelings cannot be controlled and it’s certainly not her fault. Sister Xia Lin is so beautiful and accomplished, she can’t control all those who pursue her. Don’t you think so, Sister Xia Lin?"

Gao Shu laughed awkwardly: "Your Sister Xia Lin indeed has a lot of suitors, considering how beautiful she is and her pleasant personality. Ah, let’s not dwell on the past. It’s getting late; you two be careful on your way back."

Lu Jingqiu smiled and nodded, taking Jiang Nanzhou with her as they left.

On the other hand, Xia Lin, seeing the lack of mirth on Gao Shu’s face, started to worry.

"Ah Shu, you’re not really upset, are you? I never paid any attention to Zhuang Yan. You know you’re the only one in my heart," she said.

Gao Shu sighed as he looked at her: "It’s not that which upsets me. Why did you have to bring up the past in front of Jingqiu’s boyfriend? Doesn’t that just invite misunderstandings?"

"If he is open-minded, there’s nothing to misunderstand. Besides, it’s only a matter of time before Jiang Nanzhou finds out about Jingqiu’s past crush on you. If they break up over this, it only proves their relationship wasn’t strong to begin with."

Xia Lin was secretly hoping that Lu Jingqiu and Jiang Nanzhou would break up. Jiang Nanzhou was such an exceptional person; he shouldn’t be with Lu Jingqiu or even her.

In her previous life, Jiang Nanzhou held a high status and often appeared on television as an expert. Such an outstanding man had remained single his whole life for the sake of his career.

And as for how she had gotten to know him, it was through Wei Jincheng.

In this life, it was impossible for her to meet Jiang Nanzhou through Wei Jincheng, but she had the good fortune of encountering him in Ten-miles Village.

If it wasn’t for Gao Shu by her side, she would definitely have pursued Jiang Nanzhou.

Although it’s impossible now, she still wanted to maintain a good relationship with him, after all, he was a big shot in the making.

But now with Lu Jingqiu around, it worried her.

"By the way, what’s the deal with you and Zhuang Yan? When we were in Ten-miles Village, I saw you whispering together. You didn’t go to the Black Market with him, did you?"

Xia Lin panicked for a moment and strongly shook her head, saying, "No, what kind of person is he? How could I associate with him? He’s just always pestering me. I don’t know how many times I’ve told him off. When you saw us, I must have been scolding him. Ah Shu, you’re not jealous, are you?"

"Jealous of him? But if you didn’t go to the Black Market, where did all the money at home come from?"

"It’s all because of you. You wouldn’t let me go to the Black Market, so I couldn’t turn my skills into money and had to find another way. I drew a few designs and tried my luck at the clothing factory, and they actually liked my styles."

"You went to the clothing factory?"

"Yes, the head of the design department said they wanted to work with me long-term. Didn’t you see the autumn outfits I’ve already designed? Those are for their factory. Although we get a subsidy at school, Ah Shu, we can’t just deplete our resources. We still have four years to go, and if we run out of money, we can’t just ask Uncle Lu for help. Do you understand me?"

Gao Shu suddenly grabbed Xia Lin’s hand, guilty, saying, "Linlin, it’s my fault for not thinking things through and making you worry about our home. I have some writing talent. Maybe on Sundays, I could try writing stories to submit for publication. I will make sure to take good care of our little home."

Xia Lin bashfully rested her head on Gao Shu’s shoulder, saying, "Yes, I believe in you, Ah Shu."

Gao Shu looked at the people coming out of the movie theater on both sides and quickly pushed her head away, saying, "There are too many people here; let’s go home."

Amused by Gao Shu’s stubbornness, Xia Lin sighed quietly and got into the car to leave.

...

"Nanzhou, if you have any questions about me and Gao Shu, you can ask me."

Lu Jingqiu sat in the back of the car, unsure of how to explain her and Gao Shu’s situation to him.

Jiang Nanzhou pulled over and gestured for her to get out, and he got out as well. Lu Jingqiu thought he cared about this and was considering breaking up if it came to that.

Instead, he reached out and grasped the pleats of her clothing at her waist, saying, "What’s there to ask about you and Gao Shu? Haven’t you said you like outstanding men? I’m confident I’m more outstanding than him. It’s just that you didn’t meet me first. If we were in the same yard, you would definitely chase after me instead of him, believe it or not."

Lu Jingqiu was caught off guard by his words, but couldn’t help laughing, "Why are you so confident?"

"It’s innate. Besides, the first time you saw me, you definitely liked me."

"How could that be?"

Instead of rushing to take her back, Jiang Nanzhou walked slowly ahead with her, saying, "Gao Qing told me you kept my photo in your book, on the bus. I remember crossing paths with you when traveling to and from Ten-miles Village; you were fiddling with a camera. That was the first time you saw me, and to keep a photo of a stranger in your book, I’m quite sure you like me."

Lu Jingqiu denied it, "That’s not it. I just think you’re good-looking. Now, with so few entertainment options, I occasionally take it out to enjoy, for a mood boost."

"A man who can lift your spirits is the start of liking him. It’s okay to be shy, we won’t admit it then."

"You... always have so much to say."

"I just want to say, now that we’re dating, you’re my girl, and my girl can only be teased by me. I won’t let anyone speak ill of you."

"..." Did he figure out Xia Lin was making it up?

"Let’s go. If we return too late, Uncle Lu might find out and I’ll catch it again."

Lu Jingqiu suddenly laughed and got back into the car, saying, "Jiang Nanzhou, has anyone ever told you that you’re actually quite funny?"

Jiang Nanzhou shook his head, "They all say I have a cold disposition and don’t know how to live with others."

Sitting in the back, Lu Jingqiu secretly laughed, thinking she had found herself a treasure of a guy.