After resting for a while.
"Today's special training can be considered a success. You should head home early."
Su Cheng now had something important he absolutely had to do.
In truth, deep down, he had always wanted to find a perfect solution. While severing social ties seemed like the right choice—one where no one would get hurt—he had never once managed to perfectly accomplish anything he set out to do.
This time, would acting on a spur-of-the-moment answer really lead to a flawless outcome?
Right now, it seemed utterly impossible!
Even if Li Guanqi forgot about him, she would still be lonely, miserable, and in pain—left standing alone in the sunlight, watching it slowly fade into darkness, swallowed by that same desolate solitude…
So, even without him, she would still suffer, still feel alone.
This wasn’t the outcome he wanted!
Even if he erased his own existence, even if no one remembered him, he couldn’t see any value in it.
Fortunately, there was still time. Still a chance!
Even if his plan wasn’t elegant, it was better than doing nothing.
First, what he needed now was to understand her.
Understand everything about her.
Only then could he find the answer he sought.
Since he was enjoying the privileges of being her boyfriend…
Then next—
He had to shoulder the responsibilities that came with it!
At that moment, Li Guanqi stood up, her expression indifferent.
Su Cheng took the lead and walked toward the exit, but before he could take more than a few steps, Li Guanqi suddenly grabbed his wrist—her grip so tight it forced him to halt abruptly.
The same girl who couldn’t even twist open a bottle cap earlier now erupted with astonishing strength in that instant.
Dazed, he turned his head to look at her, but the moment their eyes met, his heart felt as if it had been pricked by a needle.
Because this scene… was all too familiar.
Su Cheng was reminded of his past self during competitions.
"Didn’t I still have squats left to do?"
Her voice was soft, yet laced with unwavering resolve, sending a tremor through Su Cheng’s heart—like a stone dropped into a pond, sending ripples surging outward.
As he stared into Li Guanqi’s familiar yet stubborn eyes, he recalled a phrase from before the regression:
"No matter what happens, hold fast to your convictions."
But this time, Su Cheng was different.
This time, he had a reason.
A reason that left no room for retreat!
Su Cheng reached out and clasped her hand—the same one gripping his wrist—his voice firm and clear as he said, "No need for squats. You’ve already done more than enough. You were amazing today."
"Thank you. But you’ve always been amazing too."
Li Guanqi responded softly, sensing the change in Su Cheng. He was no longer in his previous "rebellious" state.
She had genuinely feared that Su Cheng would return to the club and force a kiss on Gu Ruoxue.
But now, it seemed like he had come to some realization.
What exactly it was, she didn’t know.
The two walked out of the sports equipment room and headed to the locker area.
"Alright, I’ll change and head back to the club. You go home early—we’ll text tonight."
Su Cheng waved casually before turning toward the men’s locker room.
Li Guanqi watched his tall, straight-backed figure disappear, her brows furrowed in thought. But then, slipping back into old habits, she decided she’d tail him secretly afterward.
About ten minutes later…
Su Cheng emerged in his uniform, carrying a bag. Li Guanqi, hidden around a corner, observed him from a distance. Once he stepped outside, she quietly followed.
She kept a gap of forty meters between them—a distance Su Cheng would never notice.
But soon, she noticed something unusual about his behavior.
First, he wasn’t heading toward the club building but the school’s main academic block.
Second, and even more baffling, he kept pulling food from his bag and shoveling it into his mouth as he walked.
Lastly, his strides and gaze were swift and resolute—like an arrow cutting through the wind, unerringly aimed at its target!
Unstoppable. Unwavering.
This discovery made her frown deeply.
From any angle, even if Su Cheng were starving, he’d never act so recklessly—stuffing his face in public without a care for onlookers. It completely defied his usual behavior.
If there was any explanation, only one possibility made sense:
He was preparing to use the new ability he’d gained over the weekend!
The only ability that could be linked to food.
And the only thing that could explain his current bizarre actions.
"What is Su Cheng going to the academic building for?"
This question looped endlessly in her mind, spawning more and more doubts until her frown deepened.
But soon, her expression relaxed.
Because she thought of one possibility.
Sure enough, Su Cheng came to a stop in front of a red-lacquered door on the second floor.
The plaque above it read:
『Student Council』
"What on earth is he planning…?"
A wave of confusion rose in her heart.
"Is he trying to join the student council?"
"Then why would he need to use his special ability?!"
Li Guanqi stood frozen in place, lost in thought, until Su Cheng was ushered inside by a council member.
A few minutes later…
The red door opened again, but this time, it was her cousin, Li Zhao, who stepped out.
In her Student Council President persona.
Dressed in her uniform, her face concealed behind a silver-white mask, she exuded an aura of quiet authority. The pure white stockings beneath her skirt only amplified her untouchable, almost sacred presence—enough to make anyone hold their breath.
And Su Cheng followed silently behind her, not saying a word, as if steeling himself for some bold scheme.
The two ascended the stairs in silence.
Li Guanqi’s heartbeat grew faster, her chest tightening as if her heart were suspended midair. She didn’t know whether she should follow or if she’d risk being spotted.
But one thing was certain:
Su Cheng was doing this for her.
"Is he trying to take off Cousin’s mask?"
The thought made her emotions twist. Li Zhao never removed her mask at school.
So if Su Cheng wanted to meet Li Zhaozhao—her true self—he’d have to forcibly remove it.
And that would explain everything.
But then the question returned: Why would Su Cheng need to see Li Zhaozhao so urgently?
Pushing the thought aside, she moved forward to investigate.
Then, as she passed by an empty classroom’s window, her pupils dilated in shock at the scene inside.
Because Su Cheng had already made his move!
His left hand shot toward Li Zhao’s mask—only for her to seize his wrist in an iron grip, stopping him mere centimeters away.
But in that same instant—
Su Cheng unleashed explosive strength, catching Li Zhao off guard as his fingers brushed the mask and yanked it free.
The face beneath was delicate, angelic—
"Really now, must you be so rough?"
Li Zhaozhao’s sweet voice reached Li Guanqi’s ears, but what truly shook her was Su Cheng’s response in the next second.
"Sorry, it’s just… I…"
"I want to know her better, to understand Li Guanqi!"