Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again

Chapter 575 - 216: An Ominous Christmas Eve

Zhejiang University, stadium.

The Christmas party had ended, but the festivities continued.

The student council held a Christmas party, which got approved by the school.

Next up was party time.

"You all go ahead, I’ll head back later!"

Qin Shiqing said to her dorm mates.

"Oh, Shiqing, do you have a date with someone tonight? Is he coming over here?"

The upcoming Christmas party was basically a gathering of couples, although a few singles might attend, but Qin Shiqing probably wouldn’t be interested, unless it was for a date.

Xiao Yue jokingly said, "Should we leave the door open?"

"What nonsense, of course, you should!"

Qin Shiqing playfully hit Xiao Yue, a bit embarrassed.

"Haha, Shiqing, don’t speak too soon, let’s wait and see."

"Who knows, on such a cold night, some people might just find a place to warm each other up!"

"Speaking of which, Su Zelin is really something; you’ve been dating for so long, and he hasn’t come to see you yet. Does he think an adult relationship is just platonic, as if it only needs mental connection?"

"..."

The girls were all teasing Qin Shiqing, genuinely believing that their roommate and Su Zelin were an item.

Only Yan Qiuwen saw through it, realizing they were just pretending.

Otherwise, with Su Zelin’s personality, he’d visit Zhejiang University once every few days, not to mention he had his own car, making it convenient.

This time, Su Zelin was even forced to come.

Shortly before Christmas Eve, a few posts about Qin Shiqing’s breakup suddenly appeared on Zhejiang University’s BBS.

Those posts likely weren’t malicious speculation by troublemakers but were instead posted by their roommate, using it as an excuse to call the childhood friend over to refute the rumors.

"Don’t believe anything you hear tonight."

Yan Qiuwen suddenly spoke up.

However, it seemed a bit out of place, leaving the others puzzled.

Was Qiuwen reminding Shiqing not to believe any sweet words from Su Zelin?

Or referring to something else?

This genius’s words often carried hidden meanings, which they were used to.

In fact, Yan Qiuwen wasn’t telling Qin Shiqing not to trust Su Zelin.

With Su Zelin’s intelligence and persuasive skills, coupled with Qin Shiqing’s love-blinded state, even if he casually found an excuse to say he wouldn’t return tonight, it would just end up as an "I’ll just stay over" scenario.

But he wouldn’t do that, and would even take the initiative to send Qin Shiqing home.

The "words" Yan Qiuwen referred to were from others.

She overheard someone say earlier that the dorm rooms for both boys and girls wouldn’t lock tonight.

She didn’t quite believe it, suspecting it could be a rumor spread by some ill-intentioned boys, possibly spreading among the male students and leading many girls to believe the dorms wouldn’t lock tonight.

Those partying late, finding they couldn’t go back, would naturally end up spending the night out with the boys.

So she subtly reminded Qin Shiqing without being too explicit.

Perhaps Qin Shiqing herself even intended to believe the rumor, going with the flow.

After the party, the stadium was still bustling.

Christmas trees adorned with twinkling lights decorated the venue, with cheerful and soothing Christmas songs drifting through the air. The biting cold couldn’t dampen the students’ fiery enthusiasm. Looking around, there were young couples everywhere, some whispering sweet words, others dancing to Christmas tunes.

And there were smart, part-time students darting around selling flowers and Christmas decorations.

Among these couples, a lone, graceful figure stood out, especially since the owner of this shadow was a beauty at the school flower level.

A scarf wrapped around her neck couldn’t hide her pretty face, akin to a serene orchid in a secluded valley. Even in a thick down jacket, her slender and graceful figure was evident.

She stood at the edge of the party, looking around expectantly, drawing the eyes of all passersby.

Isn’t this Qin Shiqing?

Why is she alone tonight?

Could it be true, as stated on BBS, that the school beauty really broke up with her high-status boyfriend?

Does that mean we have a chance?

Looks like it’s time for us pros to step up!

A few single guys at the Christmas party, hoping to get lucky and find a girlfriend, were eagerly fantasizing.

For a goddess of this level, even becoming a rebound wouldn’t be bad.

"That jerk, why isn’t he here yet!"

Qin Shiqing was a bit anxious.

Checking her phone, it was almost eleven.

The finance college’s Christmas gala was said to end at ten, and from the finance college to Zhejiang University takes only about half an hour by car, so he should be here by now.

Could something have come up?

Qin Shiqing was about to dial her childhood friend’s number.

"Whoosh!"

A streak of light suddenly shot up from afar, spreading in the night sky like a fairy scattering colorful petals, vibrant and varied.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

"..."

One by one, streaks of light soared into the air, some like peacocks displaying their tails, some like stars filling the sky, or like a celestial river pouring down, capturing the attention of everyone at the party.

The fireworks came from outside the venue.

Some well-to-do guys would set off fireworks for their girlfriends on such nights—they’d seen it many times before. But it was the most splendid, grand, and longest one to date.

The show lasted a full five minutes without ending, and all of them were those beautiful and incredibly expensive fireworks, usually seen only at grand city celebrations, roughly estimated to have burned up a stack of money in those few minutes.