Reborn: Back to the 1980s Chapter 69

Chapter 69: Illness

Guan Yuan was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood what his deskmate was talking about. He clamped a hand over his neck and forced himself to stay calm. "I don't know what you're talking about. It's just a mosquito bite."

His deskmate burst out laughing. "If you're going to lie, at least make it a good one. Mosquito bites in the middle of winter? Come on, come on, no need to be embarrassed."

Guan Yuan's face turned red. He cursed Zhao Shenggu inwardly, then pulled out a mirror and took a look. Sure enough, there were several red marks on his neck.

The Villain's Counterattack Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Xu Kaicheng sniffled and gave a shy smile. "I don't really want to drift through life like this, but I never went to school growing up, only studied for a few years, and can barely read. So I don't even know what I'm capable of."

Zhao Guangming's hands, clasped behind his back, clenched tightly. The Second Young Master of a marquis household, who had barely studied for a few years and could hardly read. Xu Kaicheng hadn't mentioned anything about martial arts training, and Zhao Guangming understood the implication almost instantly.

Back then, Xu Gandang had only said he taught Xu Kaicheng spear techniques for a month.

Reborn: Back to the 1980s Chapter 68

Chapter 68: Fade to Black

The banquet ended at ten o'clock. When Zhang Rong left, he was clearly much more relaxed.

"What did you talk to him about?" Zhao Shenggu sat on the sofa, holding Guan Yuan in his arms.

"Nothing much. I just wanted to bring him into our company. I think he has a lot of potential. Brother, what do you think?" Guan Yuan looked up at Zhao Shenggu.

Just one look from Guan Yuan was enough to melt Zhao Shenggu's heart. He couldn't possibly say no. "Alright, whatever you say."

The Villain's Counterattack Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Stepping out of the room, Zhao Guangming looked up and exchanged a glance with Zhou Qi at the door. Zhou Qi set down the broom in his hand and walked over to stand at the entrance of the main hall.

Inside the room, Xu Gandang also noticed that the guard at the door had been changed. He understood this was Zhao Guangming's arrangement, and a sliver of comfort settled in his heart.

Leaving the marquis's residence through a side gate, Zhao Guangming wove through a maze of narrow alleys. After twisting and turning, he finally slipped into a wine shop, with three large vats out front selling the cheapest watered-down wine.

Reborn: Back to the 1980s Chapter 67

Chapter 67: The Evening Banquet 

The two took a private elevator straight up to the sixteenth floor.

This floor contained only Zhao Shenggu's office and the offices of a few assistants.

When the secretary saw her boss arrive, she quickly stood up to greet him. After Zhao Shenggu and Guan Yuan went inside, she skillfully brought them hot tea.

When the secretary entered, she saw her boss sitting on the sofa by the desk, while the young master was sitting directly on the desk.

The Villain's Counterattack Chapter 14

Chapter 14

The guards in the marquis household had been quietly replaced with a new batch. Xu Kaicheng only noticed when an extra patrol of guards appeared outside his courtyard.

Because of this, Zhao Guangming made a point of strolling around outside his courtyard, which served as a silent explanation.

Xu Kaicheng understood in his heart that it seemed the Old Marquis was recovering well.

On the eleventh day after the Old Madam suffered her stroke, Xu Kaicheng, as her grandson, finally received the "approval" to visit her.

Reborn: Back to the 1980s Chapter 66

Chapter 66

Qian Zhu hummed in agreement.

His dormmates all stared at him in surprise. "Why? Your grades are clearly the best in the class. You could have a much better future."

Qian Zhu shrugged. "Maybe it's intuition."

Since he put it that way, the others didn't know what else to say.

He had already read the contract in his hands countless times. His fingers rubbed over the words "Guyuan Media" printed on the contract as he thought about everything he had seen in that building. His eyes gradually became determined. Success or failure, he would give it his all.

The Villain's Counterattack Chapter 13

Chapter 13 

But before he could react, Song Yue's next move scared his eyes so much they nearly popped out of their sockets.

A goose-yellow outer robe was tossed onto the ground, landing beyond the cover of the large rock and making Xu Kaicheng's eyelid twitch. Next came the white undergarment...

Oh boy, Xu Kaicheng screamed "Oh boy" in his heart.

He quietly crouched down, not daring to make a sound, and quickly backed away with tiny steps.

Reborn: Back to the 1980s Chapter 65

Chapter 65: Media Company

"Did you hear what that bumpkin said? Ah, I'm so mad..." What followed was a string of classic English curse words.

When Zhao Shenggu walked out of the school gate, the driver was already waiting.

When Zhao Shenggu arrived at Guan Yuan's school, Guan Yuan was craning his neck and looking around at the school gate.

When he saw Zhao Shenggu's car, Guan Yuan's eyes lit up.

Zhao Shenggu opened the car door, and Guan Yuan jumped in in one quick move.

The Villain's Counterattack Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Since Xu Kaicheng had promised Song Yao, he naturally wouldn't go back on his word. Over the next five days, he slipped over every day to deliver a bag of food. It was mostly steamed buns, plus a small waterskin of the sweet soup that Song Yao had liked so much that day.

Just that small waterskin of sweet soup earned him an extra hundred Affection Points from Song Yao every day. Xu Kaicheng delivered it for several days straight—not a single day missed, not a single drop short.

He even only dared to give three steamed buns a day, afraid that if Song Yao ate too much and his health improved, someone would notice.

Reborn: Back to the 1980s Chapter 64

Chapter 64: The American

When they arrived at Jingda, Guan Yuan and Zhao Shenggu walked through this century-old prestigious university and deeply felt its rich cultural heritage. Since it was registration time, students from all over the country were bustling across the campus.

Although most people were still wearing drab grey clothes, and some even wore patched clothing, they all carried themselves with the spirit of heaven's favored ones.

Zhao Shenggu enrolled in Economics and Management. The major had only been established a few years earlier as part of the country's push for economic development, and everything was still exploratory. Not many people applied for it.

The Villain's Counterattack Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Xu Kaicheng quickly leaned forward to look through the window. The person who had fallen to the ground was curled up directly on the floor, wolfing down a steamed bun. A steamed bun the size of an adult man's fist was stuffed entirely into his mouth in moments.

Because he ate in such a rush, the bun he shoved into his mouth wouldn't go down, stretching his paper-thin cheeks into bulging mounds. Song Yao chewed desperately, eyes fixed on Xu Kaicheng.

He raised both hands, making a begging gesture.

Reborn: Back to the 1980s Chapter 63

Chapter 63: I'll Spoil You So Much You Can't Leave Me

After two classes, Guan Yuan started missing Zhao Shenggu. Before, whenever class ended, either he would go find Zhao Shenggu, or Zhao Shenggu would come find him.

Not seeing Zhao Shenggu, Guan Yuan lay sprawled on his desk, listless.

Little Fatty tugged at him: "Guan Yuan, let's go out and play."

Guan Yuan waved his hand weakly. "You go ahead. I don't want to."

The Villain's Counterattack Chapter 10

Chapter 10

In this vast Marquis Jing'an's residence, there really weren't many guards with any real skill.

At first, the Old Marquis had brought back men who had survived the battlefield but had suffered minor injuries that made them unfit to continue serving there, and arranged for them to work as household guards.

But those soldiers only listened to the Old Marquis. Even though the Old Marquis was far away at Liexi Pass on the border, they still took all their orders from him.

Naturally, this infuriated Wei Daya and Wei Cai'e.

Reborn: Back to the 1980s Chapter 62

Chapter 62: Matchmaking

Old Master Li burst out laughing as soon as he walked in. "I came as soon as I heard you two were back. Well, you don't mind having this old man around, do you?"

Guan Yuan chuckled. "Of course not. We've been looking forward to your visit. Have you eaten? We can cook something for you."

But Old Master Li, who was usually quite the food lover, waved his hand and declined. "Don't bother. I know you just got back today and you're exhausted. I already ate before coming over."

Guan Yuan and Zhao Shenggu quickly ushered Old Master Li inside.

The Villain's Counterattack Chapter 9

Chapter 9 

Seeing the silence of the person across from him, Xu Kaicheng seemed to snap back to his senses. Realizing something, he took another big step back.

"Do you people not know who I am? I'm Xu Kaicheng, the Second Young Master of the Marquis of Jing'an household!"

Zhou Qi's brow furrowed quickly, but before he could say anything, Xu Kaicheng suddenly ripped open his collar, exposing his flat chest. Zhou Qi was startled and hurried forward to stop him.

Reborn: Back to the 1980s Chapter 61

Chapter 61: Third Grandma Passes Away 

"Hey—" The door nearly hit Guan Mancang's nose as he tried to step into the courtyard.

Guan Mancang was furious at being treated this way by Zhao Shenggu and Guan Yuan, and shouted at the door, "I'm telling you, if you don't give me money, you'll regret it..." He was only tough with his words. He knew there was nothing he could do to Guan Yuan and Zhao Shenggu. He stomped his foot hatefully and slunk away.

The next day, Guan Yuan and Zhao Shenggu went to the garment factory.

The Villain's Counterattack Chapter 8

Chapter 8

He had transmigrated to a point before the main plot had even begun.

To show how much importance they placed on Xu Kaixuan, the marquis household had directly requested an imperial edict for his marriage. It was also because of this imperial edict that after Song Yue ran away from the wedding, the Song family could only resort to a desperate move and make Song Yao the substitute bride.

Counting on his fingers, there was still one month until the wedding.

Thirty days, give or take, and the marquis household, which claimed to value Xu Kaixuan so highly, still had not made the slightest move.

Reborn: Back to the 1980s Chapter 60 Part 2

To celebrate Zhao Shenggu's college entrance exam, Guan Yuan specifically asked his homeroom teacher for two weeks off and would come back to take his exams directly.

Guan Yuan's homeroom teacher, seeing that his grades had always been stable and outstanding, agreed.

The two of them rarely set aside company and school matters and properly toured the capital from top to bottom.

After returning, Guan Yuan was about to take his final exams, and Zhao Shenggu threw himself back into work.

The Villain's Counterattack Chapter 7

Chapter 7

The World Full of Love System — the name was easy to make fun of, but Xu Kaicheng couldn't deny it worked on him like a carrot dangled in front of a donkey. It filled him with longing.

After that conversation, which could be considered a perk of being an intern, the system went completely silent. The exchange panel was displayed plainly, and the Affection Points required were clearly marked.

The only thing left entirely up to his own understanding was how to earn Affection Points.

Reborn: Back to the 1980s Chapter 60 Part 1

Chapter 60: The College Entrance Exam

Zhao Shenggu looked up and found the face somewhat familiar. After thinking carefully, he remembered she was a girl from their class, but he didn't know her name. So Zhao Shenggu nodded politely. "Hello."

Han Li was truly taken by surprise. She hadn't wanted to come at all, but her father had insisted on dragging her along, saying it would be good for her to get out and see more of the world. She hadn't taken it seriously. What was there to see? It was just that everyone at the banquet had an impressive background, and he wanted her to make connections early.

She never expected to see Zhao Shenggu here. She felt immensely grateful that she had come.

The Villain's Counterattack Chapter 6

Chapter 6

It was already early the next morning when Xu Kaicheng learned that Yang Wanhe had actually caused a scene at the Old Madam's banquet—just to fight for an extra ten taels of silver a month for him.

He even heard it from the loose-tongued servants over at the East Courtyard.

"Second Young Master, the Madam says that from now on your monthly allowance is fifteen taels. She asked me to bring you the remaining ten taels for this month."

Early in the morning, Biyun delivered the ten taels of silver. Xu Kaicheng had just woken up, his mind still a little foggy.

Reborn: Back to the 1980s Chapter 59

Chapter 59: Old Master Li's Birthday

Zhao Shenggu's homeroom teacher quickly told Director Cao about the matter. Director Cao didn't react as strongly as Zhao Shenggu's homeroom teacher did. He just asked him, "Have you thought this through?"

Zhao Shenggu nodded firmly. "I have a reason I must skip a grade."

Director Cao sighed. "Alright, I'll talk to the school. The school will definitely test you, but the chances aren't great."

Zhao Shenggu was very grateful for Director Cao's help and quickly thanked him.

The Villain's Counterattack Chapter 5

Chapter 5

He had wandered around outside all day. In the evening, he deliberately chose the route back through Yingliu Lane. Sure enough, just as he was leaving the lane, he spotted that sneaky figure.

Ever since morning at the marquis's residence , that person had been lurking in the shadows, watching him. Out of the corner of his eye, Xu Kaicheng caught the undisguised contempt and relief on the man's face when he saw him coming out from that direction.

Clicking his tongue, he strolled in through the side gate of the marquis's residence, deliberately slowing his pace.

Reborn: Back to the 1980s Chapter 58

Chapter 58: Clearing the Air

As soon as Guan Yuan and Zhao Shenggu entered the office, they ran into Manager Huang from Yuangu Garment.

Manager Huang had originally been a department head at a state-owned garment factory. Because he didn't know how to flatter people, many who had joined the factory later than him had been promoted far above him.

Over the past few years, he had watched the changes in the country's economy. Seeing the factory he worked at barely surviving, when Yuangu was hiring, he asked around about the company, and after a fierce internal struggle, he gritted his teeth, quit his old job, and came to apply for the manager position at Yuangu. Everyone thought he had gone crazy — even his wife didn't understand.