Rebirth: The Comeback of the Girl
Chapter 69: Live by One’s Own Efforts

Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Live by One’s Own Efforts

In her previous life, she indeed started learning to cook during the winter break of her first year of junior high school while staying at her grandfather’s house.

But she learned to start fires with firewood when she began to heat up the house in the first year of junior high, and learned that at school, Mr. Zhen was... busy taking care of the newly pregnant wife, and had no time to care for her!

"Isn’t that something you just learned this year?" Mr. Qian was surprised. "You’re quite talented!"

Zhen Yu remained silent.

She did not desire such talent! Nor did she have such talent!

Her goal in coming back to life wasn’t to become a master chef...

Mrs. Qian suddenly asked, "Xiao Yu~ why did you learn to cook?"

Zhen Yu’s thoughts slowly drifted away, why learn to cook...

In her previous life, she had just arrived at her grandfather’s house, and he had commanded her to learn to cook.

In the beginning, the food she cooked was not tasty at all.

But her grandfather stated that she would inevitably need to live alone in the future, and must learn to be self-sufficient.

So after guiding her for three days, her grandfather then enjoyed a life where clothes were provided and meals came to his mouth.

From then on, each winter and summer break, the chores of laundry and cooking fell on the head of Zhen Yu.

Until she got accepted into Qi City Second Middle School, and began working early and returning late during the summer vacation before high school started.

Because she worked from dawn to dusk and was hardly ever home, her grandfather had no choice but to take up the spoon again.

Yet every night when she returned home, he would complain, "At my old age, I still have to serve others! I haven’t seen a cent of the filial money from you!"

Heaven knows! Zhen Yu never ate the three meals at home, sometimes she couldn’t get food outside, and had to cook herself upon returning.

Her grandfather only managed his own meals; where was the service in that?

Zhen Yu, remembering that he ultimately provided her a ’home’ that sheltered her from the wind and rain, never talked back and quietly did all she could.

But from then on, she became even more reticent.

——

Although Zhen Yu was not very enthusiastic about chatting, she still responded politely to questions.

The three members of the Qian Family were previously oblivious to her, naturally believing whatever she said.

Han Mingyue, however, grew increasingly puzzled as he listened.

There was even a moment when he doubted whether the girl in front of him was still the Zhen Yu he knew?

She looked the same, but why were some things she talked about things he had never heard of?

Like now...

"Xiao Yu! The teacher has always wanted to ask, who did you learn English from before junior high?"

Zhen Yu lied effortlessly, "My little aunt."

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Learning English from her little aunt?? That’s absurd!

All five of her aunts had poor relationships with her family, and that little aunt had never even stepped foot in her house!

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"So, who did you learn cooking from?" Mrs. Qian casually inquired.

"I taught myself during the summer break."

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Hmm! That’s more plausible.

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"You made it taste so good right off the bat?"

"Not at all! The first time I cooked, I burnt the rice, later I added more water, but it always turned into sticky porridge. I also struggled with the right amount of salt in stir-fries."

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She burnt the rice the first time?

Zhen Yan clearly said that her first attempt was noodles and they were incredibly tasty!!

Is she being modest here? Or making up stories? But why does it sound like she’s experienced it firsthand?

Han Mingyue remained silent, his confusion growing.

In the end, he resolved to find a chance to ask her, after all, lying is not a good habit.

——

Throughout the lunch, the Qian Family trio enjoyed their meal.

Zhen Yu declared that her lying skills had at least improved by 10 points.

Just as everyone put down their chopsticks, Qian Duoduo eagerly pulled Zhen Yu into her room.

Zhen Yu helplessly let her drag her away, glancing out of the corner of her eye, saw Han Mingyue being led by Teacher Qian to sit on the sofa.

Inside the room, Qian Duoduo chatted idly with Zhen Yu about various topics, while Zhen Yu hummed in response.

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But actually, in her mind, she is ’booming’ her head against the wall.

Chatting is really a tiring job! You need to wrack your brains and scrap your guts to find topics to talk about.

Missing those days studying at Han Family~~~

From now on, I should come over for tutoring in the afternoon! Decided happily!

I don’t really want to cook and eat at someone else’s house...

Even less do I want to chat! I don’t want to chat...

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Finally managing to stop Qian Duoduo’s chatter, Zhen Yu proposes to go out and chat with Teacher Qian.

Qian Duoduo agreed.

The two sat down on the couch, where Teacher Qian was sipping tea and digesting, fervently suggesting to Han Mingyue, "Listening to English tapes and repeating them is very helpful for improving speaking and listening skills! You should really get a portable recorder..."

"Okay! I’ll buy one when I get back," Zhen Yu suddenly agreed, and Han Mingyue nodded immediately after.

Teacher Qian couldn’t help but chuckle.

"Little girl! You agreed so readily, do you know how much that thing costs?"

It seems that these ubiquitous gadgets are actually quite expensive these years...

Zhen Yu calculated inwardly, "I know! Hundreds to thousands."

Teacher Qian asked again, "Do you know how much a teacher makes in a month?"

Zhen Yu objectively commented, "The price of a portable player."

Teacher Qian’s intention was to make a comparison to make students realize the value of this item.

But somehow got slapped in the face.

And he had to bear it! Who made him ask the question himself?

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According to his observation of the two, their families should be financially similar to his.

So Teacher Qian casually shifted the topic, "Is the financial situation at home alright?"

"Alright." Zhen Yu answered instantly, pausing before adding, "We can buy one and share."

"You want co-purchase?"

"?" Han Mingyue also looked towards Zhen Yu.

In his impression, Aunt Zhen’s Shoe City seemed to be making good money, right?

"..." If she wanted to share one with her, it’s fine, but no need for co-purchasing.

"I have a brother, he has a younger brother."

With one sentence, Zhen Yu disrupted Han Mingyue’s presumptuous assumptions.

Teacher Qian realized and said, "Oh! That’s good! Make good use of things!"

Zhen Yu glanced at Teacher Qian’s half-empty cup, intending to end the chat, "Teacher, let’s start the tutoring."

Teacher Qian couldn’t continue chatting either, stood up and said, "Alright! Tutoring!"

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When leaving, Zhen Yu proposed to come only on Saturday afternoons for half a day of tutoring in the future.

"Is this because you don’t want to cook for Teacher Qian?" Teacher Qian teased half-seriously.

"I’m sleepy! I want to take a nap."

"You can nap with me!" Qian Duoduo invited.

Teacher Qian glanced at Han Mingyue, but kept silent.

Han Mingyue kept silent too.

But Zhen Yu secretly muttered, Girl! We’re not that close to nap together...

"I still have other subjects to study! I can’t favor just one." Zhen Yu, failing one excuse, threw another.

Qian Duoduo: "..."

Teacher Qian thought about it and nodded, "That makes sense, just come for an afternoon then!"

"Okay," Zhen Yu bowed slightly, "Goodbye, Teacher!"

Han Mingyue, imitating Zhen Yu, bowed nearly at the same time to bid farewell.

Qian Duoduo suddenly laughed as the two straightened up, "Haha! The way you two bowed just now looked like a wedding ceremony!"

The remark made both students blush.

Mr. Qian, suppressing a smile, lightly scolded, "Duoduo! Don’t talk nonsense!"

"It really did look like it!"

To alleviate the awkwardness, Mr. Qian hurriedly shooed them, "It’s getting late, you guys should head home!"

"Goodbye, Teacher."

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