Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again

Chapter 617 - 227: Aquarius Girl, the Yandere Junior’s Birthday (Part 5)

Don’t even mention two small scenes. Back in the day, Su Zelin played one of Teacher Wu’s classics at the Internet cafe just to annoy her away from him, while the junior schoolgirls could pull up a stool and watch without missing a thing.

That’s right, that Teacher Wu who claimed, "To not know Wu Tenglan is to watch countless adult films in vain," was the enlightenment teacher for many born in the 80s and 90s. Unfortunately, a red face is not destined for a long life, and Teacher Wu passed away early, leaving countless classics behind.

"Titanic" was a rare long film, a full 194 minutes, more than three hours. It started at eight, and by the time it ended, it was past eleven.

The junior schoolgirl had told the two elders of the Huang family she might return home late. Huang Hongbo and Li Juan could guess who she had gone to see. With Su Zelin watching over her, they weren’t worried and didn’t call during the evening so as not to spoil the mood.

Su Zelin turned off the Super Star Debar: "Panpan, it’s getting late, let me take you home."

"No rush, it’s not even twelve yet."

Huang Panpan was still savoring the moment.

"Listen, I have work to handle at the company tomorrow. Someone will send over documents, so I need to rest early tonight!"

Su Zelin casually found an excuse.

This one worked the best.

The junior schoolgirl didn’t want to be the kind of woman who holds back the career of the guy she likes.

When Su Zelin was busy, she didn’t even dare to call him. She would just occasionally send a text message.

"Well... okay then."

Even though she felt a little reluctant, the evening overall was very pleasant. Huang Panpan nodded.

The two logged off and left the Internet cafe.

Outside the entrance was a flashy gold motorbike from that era.

A Haojue Ziuanpan, a legendary bike!

Mentioning this brand and this model, it was once a household name.

"Think, act, Haojue Ziuanpan," was the ad slogan the Great Yangtze Group aired on CCAV, endorsed by one of the four kings at the time, Li Ming.

Its prototype was the Suzuki GS125, also known famously as the Suzuki King.

However, the Suzuki King was too expensive, with a price tag of twenty to thirty thousand, which deterred many.

So the Great Yangtze Group introduced Suzuki’s production line and developed the Haojue Ziuanpan, installing the same engine model as the Suzuki King. Yet, the Haojue Ziuanpan was much cheaper in price, and many families who couldn’t afford the Suzuki King opted for this model.

In 2000, the Haojue Ziuanpan commercial endorsed by Li Ming aired on CCAV. The king transformed into a wind-chasing boy and enacted a motorcycle beauty storyline with MagieQ. The cool and attractive look influenced many fans with dreams of riding freely, including Su Zelin.

So at the end of last year, the rascal bought a Ziuanpan, as the family’s old Jialing bike was due for retirement.

"Here, put it on!"

Su Zelin handed a helmet to Huang Panpan and put one on himself.

The helmet that came with the Haojue Ziuanpan was quite sincere. It was a full helmet for real bikers, unlike the half helmets like those worn by regular scooter riders; it looked just like a superhero mask and was quite cool.

"Vroom!"

"Vroom!"

"Vroom!"

"..."

The bike started, and revving the throttle a few times was a must—in the cold weather to warm up the vehicle, and besides, a bike without a roaring throttle has no soul.

Afterwards, Su Zelin shifted into gear, and the Haojue took off. The 124CC Suzuki engine was powerful, and compared with the old Jialing, accelerating had a feel of a cheetah leaping forward.

The biting northern wind hit them, but the rascal’s heart was burning with passion.

This is what it feels like to be a wind-chasing youth!

Especially with a pretty girl on the back seat, the urge to throttle up became uncontrollable.

Huang Panpan was not sitting on Su Zelin’s motorbike for the first time.

The two met a few years ago at the New Heaven and Earth Internet Cafe. That night, the rascal had secretly taken his dad’s Jialing out. After getting online, it was quite late. He feared she would be harassed by those punks again, so he rode the bike and took her home.

At that time, they had just met. Although the junior schoolgirl admired this senior, their relationship wasn’t as deep as today, so she naturally sat properly on the bike.

However, she didn’t want to sit properly anymore.

Taking a deep breath, she spread her soft arms and embraced Su Zelin’s waist from behind, pressing her face and body against his broad back.

Her heart was pounding, as if it could leap out of her chest at any moment.

It’s fine. If the senior doesn’t like me doing this, I will just say I’m cold!

Su Zelin felt a jolt all over.

The junior schoolgirl, she’s actually not that little anymore!

Today is her birthday, and she officially turned nineteen.

She is a grown woman now.

In the previous life, I always kept my distance from her, but Panpan never gave up.

This time, the strategy changed, but the result is the same!

Su Zelin suddenly thought of a song by the Xiangjiang singer Yang Qianhua.

The song’s name is——"It’s a Pity I’m an Aquarius."

These are some of the lyrics.

Extremely stubborn as I am, I can’t hold on anymore

Pretending to be happy every day, always a bit hollow

How stupid I can be, but in the end, it’s still me

Who treats me well, who treats me poorly, I know all too well

I want to continue playing dumb, yet can’t bear more torment

In her heart, she envied some people who were blind to consequences.

...

This is a reflection of the Aquarius attitude in love, like a moth to a flame.

No matter how much pain she felt inside, she still envied those who were blindly unaware of the consequences, rather than choosing to leave.

"Unfortunately, I’m Aquarius" hasn’t been released yet, but in later years, Huang Panpan loved singing it in karaoke.

Just like how Zhao Mingxuan often sang "Green Light" with heart-wrenching intensity, turning a light and cheerful song into something abysmally tragic, causing listeners to feel sorrowful and tearful. Even those punks who didn’t get along with Zhao Mingxuan in the past would come over to clink glasses with him at such times.

The punk wanted to speak but stopped, eventually saying nothing, letting Huang Panpan hold on like that, just pressing the gas pedal a bit harder.

Jianglan is a small place, and it’s not very far from the New Heaven and Earth Internet Cafe to the junior girl’s home.

"Panpan, we’ve arrived!"

The motorcycle had been parked in front of the Lijing District gate for ten seconds, and Huang Panpan still hadn’t reacted, prompting the punk to cough lightly as a reminder.

"Ah, we’re here already?"

The junior girl, lost in her daydreams, snapped back to reality and reluctantly let go.

If only she could hug her senior like this at night from behind, it would be nice.

Or being held by him from behind would also be fine.

Su Zelin got off the bike with her and handed her a gift box: "This is your gift, happy birthday!"

Every birthday, Huang Panpan always gave him a gift, and it was always carefully selected to suit his taste, like an Optimus Prime figurine. Now, he too had to reciprocate, so Su Zelin picked something randomly from a boutique.

Thinking back, he couldn’t believe he hadn’t given the junior girl anything in his previous life. Was I really so cold-hearted at that time?

Su Zelin found it unbelievable.

He couldn’t treat Huang Panpan the way he did in his past life anymore.

"Thank you, senior!"

Huang Panpan beamed with joy.

She suddenly remembered something: "By the way, senior, there’s actually one more gift I want. It’s something from you!"

"What?"

Su Zelin was taken aback.

This girl wants something from me?

This could be dangerous and life-threatening!

"Senior, can I have that helmet of yours?"

Huang Panpan pointed to the motorcycle helmet Su Zelin was wearing.

"Uh, you mean this..."

Su Zelin wiped his brow.

He almost got scared to death!

Without hesitation, he took off the helmet and handed it to the junior girl: "Take it."

It’s just a helmet, nothing much, he thought, I’ll just buy a new one later.

"Thank you, senior!"

Huang Panpan held it in her arms like a treasure.

"Alright then, I’m off!"

Su Zelin waved goodbye.

"Okay, senior, drive slowly and stay safe!"

The junior girl advised.

"Got it!"

Su Zelin nodded slightly.

Revving the engine a few times, the Haojue motorcycle shot off abruptly.

Until his figure disappeared into the darkness, the girl withdrew her gaze.

Her cherry lips curled into a subtle, triumphant smile.

Even without cake while with the senior, Huang Panpan felt the moment was full of ceremony.

It was like reliving the night they met.

What a joyful day it was, especially gaining a special birthday gift, tee-hee!

The request for the helmet, of course, had some calculation in the junior girl’s mind.

This helmet was often worn by the senior, it carried his scent.

Moreover, by giving her the helmet, it meant that there would always be a place for her, Huang Panpan, on his motorcycle’s back seat!

This was the junior girl’s true intention.

She believed the significance of this motorcycle helmet far exceeded anyone’s imagination.

After a moment of thought, the junior girl put the helmet on as well.

But she quickly realized it was a bit loose.

Uh, the senior’s head seems to be bigger than I imagined.

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