Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again-Chapter 181 - 89: Oh, Knitting a Scarf for Your Qing Mei Again? (2)

"Forget it, I'm also part of the class committee. It's my duty to work for Class 1 of Financial Management. As long as this event can proceed smoothly, that's all that matters!"

Luo Xi had been planning this proposal for so long and just wanted to see it come to fruition soon. She was confident that everyone in the class would enjoy it.

"That's it?"

Su Zelin was slightly disappointed. "I thought you wanted to experience moving abs, too."

"Sweat, I'll pass, Mr. President, but thank you for your kindness!"

Luo Xi politely declined.

You are so narcissistic, honestly believing someone would be interested!

Oh, wait, someone definitely is interested.

Like Nanaz, right after Su Zelin was elected class president, they ran into each other on the way to a public class. She brought up his promise, and the two sneakily slipped into a nearby grove. Who knows what they did in there...

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In the evening, Su Zelin was posting on the campus BBS when his Nokia 8210 rang. It was the landline number from home.

Since starting college, his family had stayed in close contact. Zhao Lixia was worried and, almost every two or three days, Granny Su would call to express concern and check-in.

As soon as he picked up, Zhao Lixia's voice came through the receiver, "Son, have you had dinner yet?"

"Just did, Mom. How about you and Dad?"

Su Zelin casually replied.

"Your dad and I just finished. We ate at Uncle Qin and Aunt Liu's place. They bought a duck. By the way, Uncle Qin and Aunt Liu mentioned you became class president. Is that true?"

Granny Su's tone was filled with excitement.

Originally, her expectations for Su Zelin weren't high. She just hoped he wouldn't fail any classes in college. As for becoming a class officer, especially class president, she could hardly imagine it.

Firstly, her son wasn't the type to want responsibilities, and secondly, he lacked the ability. In others' eyes, it's fortunate if he's not seen as a bad student. Who would elect him as a class officer?

So when Zhao Lixia heard from the Qin family about this news, she was both surprised and thrilled, half-believing and half-doubting.

Actually, Su Zelin had been the class president for a while, but he never told his family. Qin Daqing and Liu Sufen had heard from Qin Shiqing early on, but they assumed the Su family must already know. However, during dinner, when it was mentioned inadvertently, Su Jianjun and Zhao Lixia were dumbfounded.

Qin Shiqing naturally wouldn't lie, but Zhao Lixia suspected her son had tricked her, so after dinner, Granny Su couldn't wait to call Su Zelin for confirmation.

"Yes!"

Su Zelin admitted outright.

"Really? No way, why would your classmates choose you as class president?"

Zhao Lixia was still incredulous.

"Because I'm outstanding enough!"

Su Zelin felt a bit speechless.

Mom, do you not have a shred of faith in your son?

"Come on, you're outstanding, huh? If you don't fail, I'll be thanking the heavens!"

Zhao Lixia snorted.

In most parents' minds, only hardworking, high-achieving, modest, and gentle students can become class president.

How could a laid-back student possibly earn others' trust and lead a group?

Even if academic performance isn't exceptionally brilliant, at least it shouldn't be too weak. And they need to be obedient and diligent, qualities her son seems to lack.

"Mom, college is different from middle or high school. When electing class officers, our peers place more value on non-academic strengths like communication and networking skills, the ability to unite the group, etc. I've got great relationships in the class; everyone likes me and follows me, so that's why I can be class president! You can even ask others if college class officers are like what I described!"

Su Zelin patiently explained. "My rapport in class is excellent, which is why I can be president! Don't believe me? Ask others; college class officers are indeed as I described!"

"Haha, Lixia, see, I told you it was true!"

Su Jianjun chimed in from the side; the call was on speakerphone.

"Our son may not have amazing grades, but he's bold, a good speaker, and socially intelligent. That's why he fits in well at college. You've heard about the child from the Lei family, haven't you? He didn't excel in academics at Second Middle School, but now not only is he class president, he's in the student council too!"

Su Dad's perspective is more open and progressive compared to his wife's. When the Qin family mentioned Su Zelin as class president, he was only slightly surprised and never as skeptical as Zhao Lixia.

"That's true; you've got a point!"

Finally, Zhao Lixia accepted the fact that her son had become class president, feeling joyful.

"Son, we didn't expect you to become mature and succeed in college. Dad and Mom are proud of you!"

With that said, Granny Su gave another reminder. "Now that you're the class president, you're the leader, so set a good example for others. No skipping classes, no failing, and definitely no fighting!"

Su Zelin thought to himself that half of the reason he became class president was through fighting. On the surface, he nodded, "Don't worry, Mom, I'm not a kid anymore!"

After chatting more about family matters, it seemed Zhao Lixia remembered something. "Oh, right, the weather's getting cold fast, and it's supposed to have a major temperature drop soon. I've bought down jackets for both you and Shiqing, and I'll send them to your school tomorrow. Please deliver Shiqing's jacket to her!"

"Down jacket?"

Su Zelin was slightly taken aback.

In the previous timeline, his mom hadn't bought down jackets for him and Qin Siqing at this time of the year.

This might be a minor butterfly effect.

"Why do I have to deliver it?" Su Zelin protested. "Mom, why don't you ask Aunt Liu for Qin Shiqing's address and send it directly to her school?"

"You don't understand—that would cost a lot more in postal fees if sent separately!"

Zhao Lixia dismissed his concerns.

Su Zelin felt a bit dizzy, "How much more could it cost? I'd spend more on the bus fare delivering it to Qin Shiqing than the extra postal cost. Besides, I'm a busy class president already, hardly have the time!"

"Busy, are we? Really acting like a big leader now? Sure, busy during weekdays, but not on weekends, right? Can't you just deliver it on a weekend?"

Granny Su chastised Zelin for being thoughtless, thinking internally that her efforts to have him deliver the down jacket to Qin Shiqing would surely move her emotionally.

"Don't hesitate so much with me, it's settled. Long-distance calls are expensive, so that's it!" 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Wait a minute, Mom..."

Before Su Zelin could finish, Zhao Lixia had already hung up.

This left the loafer a bit frustrated.

Mom's tone left little room for discussion; he'd have no choice but to make a trip to Zhejiang University to deliver the jacket to Qin Shiqing.

After contemplating for a moment, he opened QQ to find his childhood friend online.

The loafer wasn't surprised because Qin Shiqing usually logged onto QQ in the evenings. Now that she'd bought a computer, she no longer needed to rely on Xiao Yue so often for such things.

The loafer typed rapidly, sending a line of text.

One-Year-Old Handsome: "Qin Shiqing, my mom bought you a down jacket, sent it to me, and asked me to bring it over to you!"

It wasn't long before a reply came.

Sunny Day: "Ah, really? I was just thinking that it would get colder soon, and planned to buy a thicker down jacket this weekend. This is so perfect [big grin]"

Qin Shiqing was naturally bright and learned typing quickly after getting a computer, and such a long message didn't take her much time.

One-Year-Old Handsome: "Okay, there isn't anything else. I'm off now, see ya. 886!"

Before Qin Shiqing could reply, the loafer's sunglasses-wearing avatar turned gray instantly.

Zelin was too quick—this was less than two minutes!

The girl curled her red lips in slight dissatisfaction.

Nevertheless, her mood was quite good.

Right then, Xiao Yue glanced over, catching the loafer's message and joked.

"Hey, just as the temperature is about to plummet, your future mother-in-law bought you a down jacket, huh? Looks like no mother-in-law conflicts to worry about. Childhood friends have their perks!"

She often helped Qin Shiqing with her QQ, and the computer desk was nearby. They didn't have any secrets.

"What future mother-in-law!"

Qin Shiqing playfully tapped her roommate but was all smiles, then picked up the needle and thread beside the bed to start knitting something.

She was always good at handiwork, which Su Zelin also knew.

"Knitting a scarf for your childhood friend again?" Xiao Yue couldn't help but ask, "Shiqing, you're too thoughtful. It must take a lot of time. Isn't it a hassle? Why not just buy one? They're not expensive."

"The ones you buy aren't as dense and warm. It's better to knit it yourself!"

Qin Shiqing smiled gently.

There was some time until that festival, and she should be able to finish it.

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