“Monkey, what are you so arrogant about?”
At Handong University in 1992, sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled patterns on the playground.
Qi Tongwei stood on the familiar ground, the echo of a cry that once filled him with despair ringing in his ears: "In this world, no one can judge me, go to hell, old man!"
But now, it was no longer a desperate roar, but a declaration of rebirth.
Just a moment ago, his mind had conjured up a scene of himself holding a sniper rifle, aiming it at Hou Liangping.
But that was the past.
He lowered his head and looked at his hands, young and strong, as if he could grasp fate by the throat.
Yes, he had been reborn, returning to the starting point that changed his life—Handong University.
On the playground, students walked in groups of twos or threes, either chatting and laughing or chasing and playing.
Qi Tongwei closed his eyes and took a deep breath, savoring the fresh air he hadn't felt in a long time.
This time, he couldn't afford to make the same mistakes, he had to defy destiny.
Just then, a hurried footstep came from afar.
Qi Tongwei opened his eyes and saw two figures rushing towards him.
It was Hou Liangping and Chen Hai, two old classmates.
"Tongwei, what's wrong? Why are you yelling suddenly?" Chen Hai asked with concern.
Reborn once more, Qi Tongwei looked at their familiar faces and sneered inwardly.
Now, he was no longer alone.
"It's nothing, just wanted to vent a bit." Qi Tongwei shook his head with a smile, trying to appear relaxed.
"Don't scare us, you're one of the most ambitious people in our class." Chen Hai patted Qi Tongwei on the shoulder and said with a smile.
Qi Tongwei nodded, but secretly made up his mind.
This time, he not only wanted to achieve his ambitions, but also make those who had wronged him pay the price.
In the days that followed, Qi Tongwei began to re-examine his life.
He devoted more time and energy to studying and exercising.
Only with a strong physique and solid knowledge could he go further on the path ahead.
At the same time, he also began to actively engage with his classmates, especially Hou Liangping and Chen Hai.
The three of them often discussed academic issues and shared their daily lives, and their relationship grew closer.
In this process, Qi Tongwei not only learned a lot of knowledge but also made many like-minded friends.
But just as he thought everything was going in a good direction, an unexpected piece of news shattered his peaceful life.
Chen Hai's sister, Chen Yang, suddenly returned from abroad, and she brought with her news that shocked everyone—she was going to marry Qi Tongwei!
This news was like a bombshell, exploding on campus.
Although Qi Tongwei felt a little uneasy in his heart, this was a crucial opportunity to change his destiny.
He had to seize this opportunity and let Chen Yang see that he was a man worthy of her trust.
Therefore, Qi Tongwei began to study, exercise, and enhance his abilities even harder.
Not only did he want to become an outstanding man, but he also wanted to become a husband who could make Chen Yang feel happy and proud.
As time went by, Qi Tongwei's efforts gradually paid off.
His academic performance improved, and his body became stronger.
In this process, Qi Tongwei also gradually noticed changes within himself.
He was no longer as arrogant and indifferent as before, but more confident.
The road ahead was still long, but as long as he continued to work hard, he would surely achieve his dreams.
...
Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the campus of Handong University.
On the playground, students ran and chatted, their youthful energy overflowing.
But amidst this vibrant and lively campus, Qi Tongwei seemed unusually quiet and reserved.
As the only college student from Qi Jiagou, Qi Tongwei carried the hopes and expectations of the entire village.
Only by studying hard could he change his own destiny and that of his family.
Therefore, he always maintained a high degree of self-discipline and diligence, striving for excellence in both his studies and his life.
However, that afternoon, Qi Tongwei suddenly felt unwell.
He felt dizzy, his heart racing, as if an invisible force was squeezing his chest.
He forced himself to go to the school clinic.
In the clinic, Doctor Li was treating a student's wound.
Seeing Qi Tongwei come in, he quickly put down his work and greeted him.
Doctor Li was the physician at Handong University, and he always cared deeply for the students, especially for outstanding students like Qi Tongwei.
"What's wrong? You don't look well." Doctor Li asked with concern.
Qi Tongwei managed to squeeze out a smile and said, "Nothing, I guess I've been under a lot of pressure from studying lately. I'll be fine after some rest."
But Doctor Li saw something was amiss.
He took out his stethoscope and carefully listened to Qi Tongwei's heartbeat, then measured his blood pressure.
Soon, his brow furrowed.
"Your blood pressure is a bit high, and your heart rate is also fast. Have you been experiencing any mental stress lately?" Doctor Li asked seriously.
Qi Tongwei was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.
He had indeed been dealing with some worries recently.
He had thought that with his efforts, he could achieve better academic results and thus change his own destiny and that of his family.
But reality gave him a cruel blow.
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't seem to escape the shackles of fate.
Doctor Li looked at Qi Tongwei's heavy expression and couldn't help but feel worried.
He knew that Qi Tongwei was a very talented student. It would be a pity if his mental stress affected his studies and future.
So, he decided to talk to Qi Tongwei.
"You have to understand, life is like a marathon, it's not about how fast you run, but whether you can persevere until the end. The difficulties you are facing now are temporary. As long as you persist, you will definitely overcome them." Doctor Li said earnestly.
Hearing Doctor Li's words, Qi Tongwei felt very grateful.
He knew that Doctor Li was concerned for him, encouraging him.
"Thank you, I will remember your words."
Leaving the clinic, Qi Tongwei's mood calmed down a little.
He couldn't just give up, otherwise, he would be letting down the expectations of the entire village and the sacrifices of his family.
He had to pick himself up, continue to study hard, and strive for his future.
But as he was about to leave, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in his line of sight.
It was his roommate, Chen Hai, also his classmate and friend at Handong University.
"What are you doing here?" Chen Hai asked in surprise.
Qi Tongwei shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Nothing, I just didn't feel well."
Seeing this, Chen Hai quickly walked over and patted Qi Tongwei on the shoulder, saying, "Don't worry, I'm here. Go back and get some rest, I'll go with you to ask the counselor for leave."
Qi Tongwei nodded gratefully, then left the clinic with Chen Hai.
On the way back to the dormitory, Chen Hai kept comforting and encouraging Qi Tongwei, making him feel the warmth and support of friendship.
Back in the dorm, Qi Tongwei lay down on his bed and rested for a while.