It Seems I’m Not The Only One Who Reincarnated - Chapter 40: Restart

Yesterday it was a footprint, today it’s a handprint.

Will tomorrow be a bite mark?

It’s hard for Tian Shui to say something flirtatious after seeing his face.

After Shi Hai amused Tian Shui, the increasingly pink atmosphere was blown away.

This allowed them to return to the main topic.

“So, it seems you’ve been here for a while, senior.”

There is a blind spot behind the rooftop entrance.

As long as you hide there, people who just come in won’t be able to find you.

Tian Shui didn’t deny it, shrugging her shoulders and saying, “Don’t forget who gave you the key. This place is originally my turf.”

“Enjoyed the show?”

“It was quite interesting. But what surprised me the most was Jian Sichun doing something like that.”

“Even you can’t understand her, senior?”

Tian Shui shook her head. “No, I actually understand why she did it…”

“You do?”

“But because I understand, it’s even more surprising… I didn’t expect her to actually go through with it. For her, slapping you was probably the hardest thing she could do.”

“But she did it anyway.”

“Which makes it all the more unbelievable… Should I say her thought process is simple, or just plain dumb…”

Shi Hai agreed with this, thinking of Jian Sichun as a silly, kind-hearted girl.

She’s like his own mother in some ways.

What surprised Shi Hai more was that Tian Shui’s tone wasn’t mocking but rather filled with a bit of helplessness.

This clearly showed that Tian Shui knew Jian Sichun quite well, while on the contrary, the reincarnated Jian Sichun didn’t know Tian Shui.

So, Shi Hai was even more curious about how Tian Shui knew so much about Jian Sichun.

“Can you explain to me how she’s dumb?”

“Nope, can’t tell you.”

“Why not?”

“Because you’re too smart, junior. Just a bit of information and you’d figure out a lot.”

Tian Shui didn’t want to say more, but from that single statement, Shi Hai could make a reasonable guess.

He probed, “So, senior Tian Shui, are you also someone who’s been reincarnated?”

“Hehe, who knows?”

No clear answer, huh… understandable.

Even Jian Sichun chose to keep this a secret.

And Tian Shui, unlike Jian Sichun, didn’t wear her emotions on her sleeve; she was good at hiding her thoughts.

So Shi Hai couldn’t tell what she was thinking.

When Shi Hai felt that further questioning would be pointless, assuming Tian Shui wouldn’t reveal any more information, she asked him, “Junior, have you ever thought about what you’ll become in the future?”

“Hmm? No.”

“Not even once? Don’t you have dreams?”

“If I did, I’d probably be someone striving to achieve them by now.”

“True… because you’re someone who can actually do it.”

In this world, there are people who want to do something but lack the ability, and there are people who have the ability but lack the desire.

Shi Hai belonged to the latter.

He never lacked ability, only motivation.

“But don’t you find life boring?”

“No.”

“There’s still a lot you can do in this university.”

Tian Shui began to list on her fingers.

“You can study hard, pursue further education, get involved in major research projects, and feel accomplished with breakthroughs.”

“You can start building connections, enter the officialdom after graduation, climb the ranks, and bask in admiration, which would feel quite satisfying.”

“You can start a business, make a name for yourself while in university, accumulate wealth, and then engage in battles with global capitalists, which would be exhilarating.”

“You can cultivate hobbies, be it painting, writing novels, making videos, or any sport, immersing in your passions is also enjoyable.”

“You can flirt with girls, be devoted to one, or juggle several if you have the energy, indulging in the thrill of it all.”

All these, Shi Hai could achieve if he wanted to.

Tian Shui clenched her fingers into a fist.

“You can even choose to do it all, and live a ‘perfect life’.”

She believed that if anyone could do it all, it would be Shi Hai.

“That sounds exhausting.”

However, Shi Hai just felt overwhelmed, wondering what kind of superhuman could handle all that.

“I don’t understand why you’re urging me, senior. I’ve never complained about life being boring.”

“Indeed, you’re not someone who acts for yourself.”

“Right, I just go with the flow. I won’t force myself to do anything.”

“So laid-back.”

“It’s called being free.”

“True…”

Tian Shui gazed at Shi Hai with deep emotion, murmuring, “You are the freest man in this world.”

Tian Shui knew that Shi Hai wouldn’t be interested in those things.

In her previous life, she had tried similar tactics to tempt him, but Shi Hai was like a monk, unmoved.

She tried money, but no amount worked.

She tried power, but he never submitted.

Even when Tian Shui used her own body, Shi Hai just wrapped her in a blanket, making her doubt if he was impotent.

The usual allure of wealth and beauty didn’t seem to affect him.

Tian Shui had met many “exceptional men,” each with inspiring success stories.

But she had no interest in them because she outperformed those “high-quality men.”

What’s the point of men inferior to her?

Her extraordinary talents made no man worthy of her attention.

Until she met Shi Hai.

She remembered that her initial interest in Shi Hai was because he looked at her so indifferently.

The most boring thought: “Oh? This man dares to ignore me? Interesting…” leading to the most clichéd plot.

Initially, it was just a playful thought.

But upon getting closer, she found that Shi Hai truly saw her as nothing special.

In his eyes, Tian Shui was no different from other rich, beautiful women.

Just like how she saw the men who pursued her.

The moment she realized this, Tian Shui felt that the pride that had always supported her was shattered.

All along… What was I so proud of?

The moment she realized this, Tian Shui felt her worldview collapsing.

As long as Shi Hai was around, her beliefs would continue to be shaken, until she felt empty.

So Tian Shui began to target Shi Hai, wanting him gone.

But that started everything.

She provoked a man she shouldn’t have.

She glimpsed his deepest madness.

And lost everything.

Even herself.

Not long after she began targeting him, she ended up kneeling at his feet.

She became his pet.

But… those are now “things that never happened.”

Since she had returned to the past, the game was restarted, and the outcome was uncertain.

Armed with future knowledge, the advantage was hers, and Tian Shui felt confident.

So this time…

I will make you submit to me!