Study System: I'm a 38-Year-Old Student-Chapter 260 - 176: From Now On, Our Paths Will Never Cross Again

Chapter 260: Chapter 176: From Now On, Our Paths Will Never Cross Again

There was also the "bittersweet longing" of confessing feelings across a thousand miles!

For Shen Yixiao, this first love wasn’t perfect, yet it would inevitably become an unforgettable Chapter in his life.

In fact, most people’s first loves are like this.

The outcome doesn’t exist in reality, but in memory, it never withers!

Many years later, you’ve already married and had children.

During those midnight moments of reflection.

The shadow of that first love might still appear in your mind.

Shen Yixiao felt a sting at the tip of his nose, the liquid slowly gathering in his eyes.

He quickly tilted his head back, resting it against the sofa back.

"If you want to cry, just cry."

"It’s not like you didn’t cry yesterday!"

Kong Xiaoyi, who had been quietly observing Shen Yixiao’s reactions, added from the side.

"Get lost!"

"The wind and sand in Beijing are a bit much this season!"

Shen Yixiao sniffed, then got up and walked briskly into the bathroom.

Soon, the sound of running water could be heard inside!

"See that!"

"This is the consequence of falling in love!"

"He says it’s the wind and sand, but where’s the wind and sand indoors!"

Kong Xiaoyi sneered.

"Come on, he’s heartbroken, don’t be so unsympathetic!"

"Lin Yufei, don’t tell me you actually like this guy?"

Kong Xiaoyi cast a scrutinizing glance at her best friend.

"What nonsense are you talking?"

"I just think he’s pretty pitiful!"

Lin Yufei quickly shook her head to deny it, then shifted the topic outright: "You have to come to lunch."

"Without you as a witness, my mom won’t believe it!"

"You’re meeting your boyfriend’s parents, is it appropriate for me to go?"

Kong Xiaoyi teased.

"Get lost!"

"I’m being serious here!"

Lin Yufei rolled her eyes.

"Look, you guys even talk in the same tone."

Kong Xiaoyi shrugged and whispered, "Actually, Shen Yixiao is quite handsome, and Sanjiang University is prestigious, you really could consider it."

"First, you taste the bitterness of love for me!"

"Taste it yourself if you want to!"

Lin Yufei yawned: "Let’s hurry back to school, I want to take a shower and then catch up on some sleep."

"Okay, let the jerk know!"

Kong Xiaoyi nodded and then shouted towards the bathroom, "Jerk, we’re heading back to school first."

"See you at noon!"

Inside the bathroom.

Upon hearing the term "jerk," Shen Yixiao, who was using the sound of running water to hide his sobs, was momentarily stunned.

Then he remembered that last night he had vowed to become a jerk from then on!

He took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing, and loudly responded with "Got it."

"Oh, there’s one thing I forgot to tell you."

"Your dad called yesterday, said to call him back once you wake up!"

Lin Yufei’s voice traveled into the bathroom, followed by the sound of the door closing.

Evidently, the two had left.

Shen Yixiao turned off the tap, walked out of the bathroom, and sure enough, Lin Yufei and Kong Xiaoyi were no longer there.

He immediately called his father and briefly recounted the previous day’s events.

On the other end of the line, Shen Qiushan didn’t say much, just told him to enjoy his time in Beijing since he was there. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

After hanging up, Shen Qiushan also transferred him 20,000 yuan, saying it was so he could buy a new phone, then take the two girls who helped him out for a meal, and give them presents or something to show proper gratitude.

Looking at the extra 20,000 yuan in his WeChat, for the first time, Shen Yixiao felt like he was really a second-generation rich kid.

When heading to Beijing, his dad had already given him 20,000 yuan as travel funds.

Now with an additional 20,000, plus his remaining living expenses, the balance in Shen Yixiao’s bank card and WeChat exceeded 40,000 yuan.

For him, this was a huge sum!

Just then.

Shen Yixiao’s phone suddenly rang again.

Since he was using a backup phone Lin Yufei lent him, the caller ID showed as an unknown number with no name noted.

With no idea whose call it might be, Shen Yixiao could only choose to answer it.

"Brother Xiao, what’s happening?"

"Did you and Luo Yao break up?"

Upon connecting, Wang Yunpeng’s voice came through the receiver.

"How do you know?"

Shen Yixiao was bewildered, only having mentioned it to his father.

"Luo Yao posted it on her Moments!"

"So it seems you broke up, did you delete her WeChat as well?"

"Yeah, I did!"

Shen Yixiao took a deep breath and solemnly declared, "I’ve decided, from today, to become a jerk!"

"Why did you break up?"

"This is so sudden, you said yesterday you were planning a surprise!"

"Could it be that my bad luck jinx actually came true?"

Yesterday, while chatting at the train station with Wang Yunpeng, this guy teased that surprises in long-distance relationships would be good for all four involved.

As it turned out, he was right!

"Let’s talk in person."

"I’ll come find you tonight."

Shen Yixiao didn’t want to discuss the breakup further, so he replied casually.

"Okay."

"I’ll wait for you at school."

Ending the call with Wang Yunpeng, Shen Yixiao was planning to take a shower, but his phone rang again before he could put it down.

Although this number was also unremarked, Shen Yixiao recognized it.

It was his sister, Shen Yanran.

He sighed, hit the answer key and turned on the speaker, then placed the phone on the bedside, ready to undress and shower.

"Shen Yixiao, you’re really something!"

"Going behind Luo Yao’s back to find a mistress!"

"Who is that girl, do I know her?"

Upon connecting, a barrage of questions came his way; evidently, Shen Yanran had already communicated with Luo Yao.

And Shen Yixiao could already guess Luo Yao’s narrative, surely accusing him of cheating first, shifting all the blame onto him.

"Shen Yanran, do you believe me or Luo Yao?"

Shen Yixiao shot back with a probing question.

"Uh..."

On the other end, Shen Yanran was clearly taken aback: "I believe in the truth!"

"Okay, I’ll tell you the truth."

Shen Yixiao forcefully threw his T-shirt onto the bed while saying, "I took a high-speed train for over five hours to Beijing, bought her a bouquet of roses, just wanting to give her a surprise, only to see her getting out of a Porsche. I called to verify, and she even lied to me..."

When recounting his story to his father, Shen Yixiao had brushed over it briefly.

Firstly, he didn’t want his dad to worry, and secondly, he didn’t want to go into such detail with his parents.

But with Shen Yanran, it was different.

She’s his sister, one of the closest people, and also a peer.

Though they often bicker, they share the same blood.

In crucial moments, she’s someone he can rely on and trust completely.

So, Shen Yixiao poured out his experience and grievances to Shen Yanran.

He grew more agitated as he spoke, and by the end, his tone had a hint of sobbing.

"That’s the whole truth!"

"Luo Yao just made an excuse!"

"Believe it or not!"

Finishing, Shen Yixiao ended the call and walked into the bathroom.

On the other side.

Listening to the busy tone from the phone, Shen Yanran frowned. She knew Shen Yixiao well; growing up together, they were like two peas in a pod.

Even when hearing Luo Yao’s account earlier, Shen Yanran had been very skeptical. Based on her understanding of her brother, Shen Yixiao was not the kind to juggle relationships.

Moreover, they were at the same university, seeing each other often. Shen Yanran was familiar with Shen Yixiao’s situation.

This silly brother was all about Luo Yao, usually just playing soccer or gaming with his roommates.

He didn’t interact much with girls at school, let alone travel all the way to Beijing for a date with a stranger.

Comparing the two accounts.

Shen Yanran naturally believed Shen Yixiao.

After some thought, she opened her chat with Luo Yao and sent a message.

From today, we are no longer friends!

Thank you for the past companionship!

From now on, we shall not cross paths, let’s not speak of faults!