Don't think of rebirth.

Hearing Gu Qinghuan say this, Ai Ning was a little confused.

He thought about it carefully and said, "Um... Is giving chocolates on Valentine's Day considered obvious?"

According to the "custom" formed by the conspiracy of merchants, girls usually give chocolates to boys on Valentine's Day, and boys give cookies to girls as a return gift on White Day.

However, when Ai Ning came across Valentine's Day, she only said that she would give chocolates to the person she loved on Valentine's Day.

So, on Valentine's Day that year, he excitedly ran to the supermarket, used his pocket money to buy a box of chocolates, and sent it to He Meng's house.

He even picked out a heart-shaped box of chocolates, and He Meng said excitedly, "I just wanted to eat chocolates!"

Then she opened the box and ate the whole box of chocolates - what happened next was that He Meng got a sore throat and had nosebleeds for two days on and off.

Gu Qinghuan's expression was hard to describe: "Well... uh... how old were you at that time?"

"Chuyi, maybe it's a little small?" Ai Ning was a little frustrated.

"Have you tried other ways to express your feelings since then?" Gu Qinghuan asked.

"We went to and from school together throughout junior high school. I would wait for her if she was late due to something. I told her that I hoped she would come to cheer me on during sports competitions. And..." Ai Ning's voice trailed off.

"Anything else?" Gu Qinghuan didn't hear clearly what he said next.

Ai Ning lowered her voice and said, "And making a wish. On my birthday, she asked me what I wished for, and I said I hope I can celebrate my birthday with her in the future."

Yao Shali in class: I seem to have missed some candy.

Gu Qinghuan had a slight toothache, and although she expressed it in a tactful way, she felt that Ai Ning's expression was really obvious.

"She didn't realize all this?" Gu Qinghuan asked.

Ai Ning nodded with a sad face: "She was very touched and said she wanted to be my good friend for life."

He doesn't want to be a good friend! He obviously has more selfish ideas.

It is not the friendship that can be held for many people at the same time, but the love that is given to only one person.

Gu Qinghuan looked at Ai Ning sympathetically: "You've worked hard."

Ai Ning was very haggard: "So, squad leader, what do you think I should do?"

Gu Qinghuan grabbed her hair. She had never been in love before, but if it was about analyzing feelings, she would have some confidence.

But when it comes to giving advice, things get a little tricky.

She considered and said, "I also think you were quite obvious, but maybe the fact that we were childhood sweethearts did have a big impact."

He Meng may have limited their relationship to that of friends, so she has never considered options other than friends.

"Instead of making her realize your feelings for you, maybe you should first let her realize that you and her can have a relationship other than just friends?" Gu Qinghuan tried to suggest.

Ai Ning was a little confused: "What should I do?"

The two looked at each other. Gu Qinghuan racked his brains and drew experience from the various novels he had read before: "Well, should I recommend her some literary works about childhood sweethearts who become lovers?"

Ai Ning decided to ask Yao Shali. He never watched any movie where the main or supporting roles were childhood sweethearts. The reason was simple.

He couldn't catch up! How could others succeed?

Upon learning of Ai Ning's plan, Yao Shali immediately showed 100% of her passion. The next day, with dark circles under her eyes, she handed the list of books to Ai Ning.

Ai Ning burst into tears of gratitude: "Actually, I'm not that anxious..."

"It's okay. I just happen to revisit my favorite work." Yao Shali took a sip of energy drink and cheered herself up.

"It's just that these are the writing styles I like. I don't know if your childhood sweetheart likes them. You may have to select them yourself."

Ai Ning nodded rapidly: "I understand. I will take a quick look at it again!"

At noon that day, while he was having lunch alone, he started reading these novels according to the book list.

After really looking at it, Ai Ning found that his preparation seemed a little insufficient.

It’s just… I’m so sorry.

Childhood sweethearts all over the world seem to have some common experiences. As Ai Ning watched, he recalled his past experiences with He Meng.

For example, when playing, both of them got dirty, and then they were scolded together after returning home.

For example, when He Meng was learning to ride a bicycle, he lied to her that she had to hold the bicycle herself, but in fact he let go of her hand.

He Meng rode for a while in a crooked manner, and when she asked him a question, she found that he was still quite far away. She was happy that she could ride a bike, but at the same time she wanted to beat him up for lying.

There are many such fulfilling and wonderful experiences, and every one of them makes him feel happy and joyful when he recalls it.

He wanted to continue to be with He Meng and create more and better memories, not only in the past and present, but also in his future...

"A Ning, what are you looking at?" The familiar voice that suddenly sounded interrupted Ai Ning's thoughts. He was so frightened that he shouted uncontrollably: "What, what happened!"

He Meng was frightened by him in turn: "What are you doing?"

As she spoke, her eyes had not yet completely moved away from the list of books placed on the table.

Ai Ning quickly picked up the list of books, stuffed it into her notebook and covered it up: "Nothing, I'm reading a novel!"

He hasn't chosen yet. If He Meng searches for these books himself, he will find that they are all about childhood sweethearts - too obvious! He will be exposed! What should he do if he is rejected!

He Meng didn't remember the title of the book, but she was impressed by the handwriting on the list: "Who wrote the content on that piece of paper just now? It looks pretty good."

Yao Shali's family deals with words. Although her calligraphy skills are not as good as Jiang Chuchu's, she also has her own characteristics.

"This is the title of a novel my classmate copied to me, so I just took a look at it casually." Ai Ning was very nervous.

As childhood sweethearts for more than ten years, He Meng immediately noticed that Ai Ning's expression was unusual.

She looked at Ai Ning suspiciously: "Why are you so nervous?"

Could it be that... there is something wrong? But Ai Ning was indeed reading a novel on her phone just now, and the page was full of text.

"I'm not nervous." Ai Ning tried to relax herself. "If you're curious, wait until I've looked through it and then recommend something that suits your taste."

He Meng said "Oh", but still felt it was a bit strange: "Why do I suddenly recommend a novel to you? I remember you like movies more than novels, right?"

Of course, it's because He Meng likes novels! Of course, Ai Ning couldn't say this. He coughed twice and said, "People recommended it, so I just took a look. Anyway, I don't have anything to do recently."

He felt that he couldn't continue the conversation on this topic, so he quickly asked He Meng to sit down: "Hurry up and sit down to eat."

He Meng pointed to the other side: "I came here with my classmates, I want to sit with them."

Although Ai Ning was a little disappointed, she could understand and nodded, "Then go ahead."

He Meng took the plate and walked away, but after walking a distance away, she looked back curiously.

Ai Ning opened the notebook again and picked up the book list to study.

"He Meng, what are you looking at?" the classmate asked curiously.

"Look at my friend. I don't know why, but he avoids reading the novel lists given to him by others without my knowledge." He Meng complained.

"Your childhood sweetheart?" The classmate had also seen Ai Ning. "Maybe it's not a novel list?"

"I saw a row of quotation marks for book titles." He Meng was very sure of this.

"No, I mean, maybe they are using the novel list to convey some other information." This student obviously has a strong imagination. "Aren't there those secret codes, acrostics and the like? Maybe they are using the book list to confess their love?"

"I think you're overthinking it." He Meng waved her hands helplessly. In daily life, how could confessing love be so troublesome?

The classmate misunderstood what she meant by "overthinking" and immediately defended herself: "How is it impossible? He Meng, your childhood sweetheart is quite handsome. It's normal for girls to like him, right?"

"...Ah?" He Meng was a little confused.

Handsome? Liked by girls? Who? Ai Ning?

Wait a minute, yes, Ai Ning is a man!

No, this statement was too strange. She had never doubted Ai Ning's gender, but...how should I put it...

She seemed to have never thought that someone would like Ai Ning or that he would be confessed to by someone else.

I always feel... a little uncomfortable?