A young girl’s feelings are always like spring. When you’re with the boy you like, there’s always endless conversation. In a place closer to the sky, you can not only face yourself but also stay closer to each other’s heart. "Of course, I have an excuse to return to school early, after all, there are still company matters waiting to be handled. That’s legitimate business." Talking about returning to school, Zhou Sinin couldn’t help but laugh softly, her peach blossom eyes filled with pride. "Unlike her, she can’t even come back early if she wanted to. Just the other day, I heard Aunt Lin complaining to my mom that she’s not obedient at all now, making the family quite worried." Lu Jincheng immediately became curious. "You don’t know, do you? Ever since she was young, she was that ’other people’s child’ in my mom’s eyes: hardworking, ambitious, clear-minded, and knows how to keep her distance from strangers." The man hesitated to speak, his innate sixth sense restrained his urge to express. It always felt like saying anything at this moment would be inappropriate. Compliment Guan Guan in front of Zhou Sinin? Previously, it could be a joke, but now it’s no different from intentionally stirring up jealousy. Or contradict her remarks? Too much is just as bad, equally inappropriate. The best way to handle it is to play dead. No comments, no continuity, act as if not present. If a girl brings up a topic she’s interested in, she won’t hold back her thoughts tightly. "If she wanted to return to school, she could find a good excuse, right? Like needing to perfect a thesis or something...." To stop the topic from being diverted, Lu Jincheng subtly made a point. Sure enough, Zhou Sinin immediately shot him a glance, her expression meaningful. "Aunt Lin knows her thesis advisor, you know." "They already talked on the phone, there’s simply no such thing." "She even got into a fight with Aunt Lin over this matter, and both sides are quite strained." Lu Jincheng awkwardly scratched his head, at a loss for words. Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn novelFirｅ.net In fact, in his daily conversations with Guan Yongyi, she never mentioned any of this. Everything was as usual. Resistance, rebellion, struggle. These words, once foreign in Guan Yongyi’s life, have become vibrant seeds deeply rooted in her heart. And the source of it all was that video call in Yangcheng. [I want to see you resist this world.] Although Guan Yongyi didn’t make any promises or express any overwhelming emotions, she was no longer the same person. Even if Guan Guan didn’t lay out these family issues piece by piece for her lover, she still, in the unseen corners, worked towards a future shrouded in mist for the two of them. "Hey, hey, hey, what are you daydreaming about!" Caught in thought, Lu Jincheng soon found a hand waving back and forth in front of his eyes. Zhou Sinin giggled: "Let’s go, let’s go, head downstairs." "Hurry up, open my New Year gift for you." The two walked down from the rooftop back to the living room. Like a magic trick, Zhou Sinin pulled out a square box from who knows where. "I don’t even know if you’ll like it~ I just randomly searched on Zhihu and picked this for you." "Wow, so thoughtful!" Sometimes words need to be interpreted oppositely. Lu Jincheng took the beautifully wrapped square box, smiling as he looked up, meeting Zhou Sinin’s eyes filled with anticipation. He weighed the box several times, having a few guesses in mind. With a swift motion, he untied the ribbon on the box, just removing the outer packaging, and a familiar color met his eyes. The man cradled the box in his palms, carefully opening it from the edge. He couldn’t help but widen his eyes. "No way... a Green Water Ghost!" A deep green box, with a watch lying quietly in the center. Looking at this classic Rolex design he was all too familiar with in his previous life, warmth filled Lu Jincheng’s heart, a mix of emotions. "How did you think about buying this?" Lu Jincheng shook the strap a bit, habitually threading it through his palm, the size just right. Despite having seen a lot in two lifetimes, receiving this Green Water Ghost in 2015 still brought indescribable delight. At this time, the Green Water Ghost wasn’t the hard currency later famous in wealth circles, nor had its price skyrocketed. The green watch known as the 116610LV Submariner was just a new release from Rolex at the 2010 Basel watch fair. Counting to now, it’s hardly more than four years. "I just did a little... trivial homework." Seeing her lover holding the New Year gift dearly, Zhou Sinin pressed her lips together, a wide smile spreading. "I like it, I... I really like it." The brand-new Green Water Ghost, both unfamiliar and familiar. In his previous life, Mr. Lu had such a piece, which accompanied him across various nightclubs, eventually leaving marks at the bedside. As the saying goes, "the poor enjoy cars, the rich enjoy watches, and ordinary guys enjoy computers." Those who follow watches must know the renowned Rolex. When talking about Rolex, the most popular, most classic models always include the Green Water Ghost, the Panda Daytona, the gold Datejust, etc. The green dial is very eye-catching, more recognizable than the common black and white, yet not too over-the-top. With watches becoming more widespread, many after owning regular models seek a special colored dial for a highlight—green being an excellent choice. This led to the Green Water Ghost being extremely hot on the market. Because of the complicated manufacturing process, low production, making it very hard to buy, with the phenomenon of price spikes years after purchase very common. "After all, our little princess has impeccable taste." Lu Jincheng jumped onto the sofa, wrapping an arm around the girl’s slender waist, pulling her close. "How much did you buy it for?" "About... less than 50,000 RMB?" Zhou Sinin’s eyes twinkled as she thought about it. "Why ask? Are you going to say I spend money lavishly again?" She pouted, brushing her loose hair behind an ear, and chose to explain proactively. "I don’t need you to reimburse gifts. I also received quite a bit of New Year’s money." "No, no, I wanted to say, you’re truly my frugal and thoughtful wife." For a change, Lu Jincheng’s tone carried bits of excitement as he lightly pecked the girl’s white cheek. Zhou Sinin blinked, not understanding what he meant. Frugal and thoughtful... what does that have to do with me? "Who says you’re extravagant! I’d be the first to disagree!" Lu Jincheng unfastened the watch, placing the Green Water Ghost on the coffee table and turned his head. "This watch’s price will easily rise to six figures; your economic insight, picking gifts is like investing." This time, it was Zhou Sinin’s turn to widen her eyes. She had no concept of secondary market prices, nor could she predict how wildly in-demand the Green Water Ghost would become in the future. She just carried a heart full of sincerity. Putting in the most careful and genuine effort into the gift, giving her lover the most desired present. The potential price hike, the costs were not her concerns at all. "Truly, a guarantee." Lu Jincheng nodded with a smile. "Seems like I have quite the eye for things... but whether it increases in value doesn’t concern you, you wouldn’t sell it anyway, right?" The girl giggled, her clear voice echoing like silver bells in the empty living room. "Nonsense! Of course not." Mr. Lu isn’t short of money. The important thing is the sentiment. "Look, you like my gift so much..." Zhou Sinin extended her arms, wrapping them around his neck, smiling sweetly, her eyes brimming with charm.