Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again-Chapter 188 - 91: The Unexpected First Snow and Delivering a Down Jacket to Qin Shiqing (Part 2)

Su Zelin was slightly surprised.

Even the shy mouse has started to actively participate in school activities, something that didn't happen in my previous life. It's probably due to my influence this time around.

But that's a good thing, it can be a great way to gain some experience. Otherwise, the mouse is just too introverted and shy.

"No problem, how about next week?"

"Next week is fine!"

"Okay, let's wait until next week then!"

"Sure, no problem!"

"..."

The two friends chatted a bit more before ending the call.

Just after returning to the dormitory from the mailroom, a call came from home. As soon as Zhao Lixia spoke, she asked about the down jacket.

"Son, have you and Shiqing received the down jackets I sent?"

"No, mom!"

Su Zelin answered without thinking.

If my mother found out that I had received the down jackets, she'd immediately nag me to send it to Qin Shiqing, so Su Zelin decided to lie to buy some time.

"How can it take so long? I sent it several days ago!"

Zhao Lixia expressed doubt.

"Oh, mom, would I ever lie to you? I also hope to receive your lovely down jacket soon, so I can wear it early!"

Su Zelin first flattered his mom and then switched to complaining: "But you know how slow the postal service is, even sending a parcel within the city takes days. Imagine sending it to Lin'an, which is hundreds of kilometers away. I bet it won't arrive until next week!"

Su Zelin acted as if he knew what he was talking about.

"That's true, who knows what those people are doing."

Granny Su was not suspicious, and after a bit of nagging, she advised: "As soon as the down jacket arrives, please get it to Shiqing as soon as possible. I heard a strong cold wave is coming these days!"

"Understood, mom, don't worry!"

After getting away with it, Su Zelin hung up the phone.

Looking at the two sets of down jackets next to the bed, the loafer felt secretly relieved.

Luckily, the postal service in the year 2000 didn't have convenient tracking services. Otherwise, if my mother found out I had received the down jackets but didn't deliver them to Qin Shiqing, she would definitely scold me fiercely.

...

A new week arrived.

The temperature suddenly dropped significantly, it seems the cold air has arrived.

The winters in Lin'an are a bit cold, but not extremely so. Unlike the north, there's no heating, so at night, you can only rely on sleepwear and blankets to keep warm indoors.

In the morning, the others in the dormitory were still sound asleep in their beds, even Zeng Kaiping wasn't up yet.

However, Su Zelin got up as usual, put on his sportswear, and went to the stadium.

There were far fewer morning runners, and neither Luo Xi nor Ding Linna were in sight; it seems they decided to be lazy.

Though it was a bit dull without my buddies, I didn't have to worry about others' stamina and could run freely.

After doing some simple warm-up exercises, the loafer started his run. He didn't reduce his workout despite the weather change and ran over twenty laps, taking more than an hour, before leisurely returning to the dormitory.

By this time, the others were already up. Despite the temptation of the warm bed, there were classes in the first two periods.

Su Zelin, being the class monitor, exercised his authority, ensuring that even those who frequently skipped class like Zeng Kaiping obediently went to the classroom.

In this life, the male and female classmates in the finance class got along well. The guys could chat with the girls before and after class, making for a great time in life. Naturally, the enthusiasm was much higher.

As usual, I first took a cold shower. As long as the water in the pipes didn't freeze, Su Zelin never took a hot shower, a habit he developed over a long period in his past life.

When he came out of the bathroom, Cai Wensheng admired him greatly: "Third Brother, you're amazing to persist in morning runs and cold showers every day in this weather."

"Exactly!" Zeng Kaiping echoed: "When I'm in Guangdong Province, it feels uncomfortable not to shower for a day. But in this damn weather, even with hot water, I don't want to shower!"

"Haha, cold showers have many benefits; they not only build willpower but also enhance abilities in a certain area!"

Su Zelin said with a laugh, rubbing his hair with a towel.

"What area?"

Cai Wensheng was genuinely confused.

"Ah Sheng, you're really clueless, it's this!"

The spirited lad made a fist, thrusting his thumb between his index and middle fingers, using body language to explain to the youngest.

"What's that?"

Cai Wensheng remained puzzled.

"I give up, Ah Sheng, was your biology class taught by the PE teacher?"

Zeng Kaiping was almost speechless, feeling the need to lend Cai Wensheng a few prized copies of "Dragon and Tiger Leopard," "Attic," and "Passionate Nightlife."

Otherwise, if things went on like this, as Third Brother put it, Ah Sheng might easily go astray in the future.

Wearing the new YaYa down jacket sent by his mom, he instantly felt warm.

The YaYa brand was quite good. The down jackets from the year 2000 were not as deceptive as those produced later, with genuine materials and ample filling.

Su Zelin, with his upright figure, looked quite dashing in a knee-length, mid-long coat, somewhat reminiscent of the style of Chow Yun-fat, exuding an imposing aura.

Zeng Kaiping was quite envious, thinking that Third Brother looked too stylish in that coat, and he wanted one too.

After finishing morning exercises, the group from Room 302 headed to the classroom.

There was no need to arrive early to secure seats anymore because the residents of Dormitory 501 would save seats for 302 if they arrived early.

If 302 arrived early, they'd save seats for 501.

This was because the two dorms had long been friends and shared a close relationship.

Luo Xi, being the vice-class monitor, often had matters to discuss with Su Zelin.

Furthermore, Cai Wensheng was practically in a relationship with the girl across the way, Popcorn; they just hadn't publicly acknowledged it yet.

So, during every class, the two dorms often sat in the front and back rows.