At that moment, a thought flashed through Qi Tongwei's mind again—entrepreneurship!
Yes, he could leverage the advantages of his rebirth to start a business!
Believing that he possessed rich knowledge and experience, he was certain he could carve out a niche in this era.
However, starting a business was not an easy task.
It required more effort and sweat to succeed.
Moreover, he had to handle his relationship with Liang Lu carefully to avoid offending her again and facing retaliation.
Thinking of this, Qi Tongwei couldn't help but sigh.
He couldn't just give up like this, nor could he sink into despair.
He had to pick himself up and bravely face reality and challenge his fate!
Qi Tongwei sat alone on the steps, holding a bottle of beer, gazing vacantly into the distance.
The night deepened, and the lights on the playground flickered in the darkness, as if adding a touch of melancholy to the lonely soul.
He drank beer one gulp after another.
At that moment, a figure appeared in his line of sight.
It was a girl with flowing long hair, dressed in a white dress, dancing gracefully in the night like a fairy.
A hint of amazement flashed in Qi Tongwei's eyes as he put down the beer and stood up, walking towards the girl.
It turned out to be Pei Qianqian.
The two sat on the steps and began to chat.
Qi Tongwei opened up to Pei Qianqian, mentioning his senior Chen, the girl who had once made his heart flutter.
However, for various reasons, they ultimately did not end up together.
Pei Qianqian listened quietly to Qi Tongwei's story.
As time passed, Qi Tongwei's drunkenness grew stronger.
He began to speak without restraint about his troubles and dissatisfaction.
He mentioned his family background, the expectations of his fellow villagers, and his future and fate.
His voice grew louder, and his emotions became more agitated.
At that moment, Pei Qianqian suddenly noticed Qi Tongwei's face turning pale, his body going limp as he collapsed onto the steps.
Pei Qianqian was startled and quickly helped Qi Tongwei up, realizing he was already too drunk to be conscious.
After much effort, Pei Qianqian managed to get Qi Tongwei back to the dormitory.
Looking at Qi Tongwei lying on the bed, she felt that although this boy appeared strong on the outside, he was so fragile inside.
She decided to help him, to help him out of his predicament.
The next morning, Qi Tongwei woke up from his hangover.
Rubbing his swollen head, he recalled what happened last night and felt a twinge of guilt.
He had caused trouble for Pei Qianqian, so he decided to find her and apologize.
On the playground, Qi Tongwei encountered Pei Qianqian again.
He apologized to her and thanked her for her help last night.
Pei Qianqian smiled and accepted his apology, encouraging him to face life with strength.
Just then, a tall figure appeared in their line of sight.
It was Qi Tongwei's classmate Hou Liangping, who looked at the two with curiosity and asked, "Qi Tongwei, where were you last night? Why are you so drunk?"
Qi Tongwei smiled awkwardly and didn't answer.
"By the way, what happened between you and Chen Yang? Why did you suddenly break up?" Hou Liangping asked again.
After a moment of silence, Qi Tongwei slowly spoke, "Hou Liangping, do you know? I come from a rural background, and my family isn't well off. My parents have sacrificed so much to support my education. They hope I can have a good future and live a good life. But Chen Yang... her family is too well-off, and I feel the gap between us is too big."
After hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Hou Liangping was silent for a moment, then patted his shoulder: "Tongwei, I understand how you feel. But you can't force matters of the heart. If you feel you're not suited for Chen Yang, then let it go."
Qi Tongwei nodded.
He couldn't keep sinking into pain and confusion; he had to pull himself together and work hard for his family and his future.
However, reality was always cruel.
At that moment, a message reached his ears—Liang Qunfeng wanted to see him.
He knew Liang Qunfeng was a high-ranking official in Handong Province, and his daughter Liang Lu was his girlfriend.
However, Qi Tongwei didn't have much affection for Liang Lu.
But he also knew that Liang Lu's family had immense power, and if he could gain her support, his future would be bright.
Qi Tongwei found himself in a dilemma.
Submitting to Liang Lu was a compromise, but it was his only way out at the moment.
His heart was filled with contradictions and struggles.
But just then, an unexpected piece of news shattered Qi Tongwei's peaceful life—he received a job offer from the Handong Provincial Public Security Bureau.
This news made Qi Tongwei both excited and anxious.
This was an important turning point in his life, but he also understood the responsibilities and pressures that came with the position.
Standing by the window, he gazed into the distance.
No matter how many difficulties and challenges awaited him, he had to persevere.
Standing under the girls' dormitory, he tightly held the love letter he had prepared long ago, his gaze fixed on the half-open window on the third floor.
Behind that window was the figure he both knew well and felt unfamiliar with—Liang Lu.
Qi Tongwei hesitated.