Chapter 400: Roommates
“Dang it!”
The boy threw a tantrum, the empty can hitting the floor with a clang and bouncing twice before tumbling to Gao Yang’s feet.
An awkwardness permeated the room.
The boy stalked in angrily before finally noticing a new face. He paused and turned to Mi Shi. “Old Shi, who is this?”
“Gao Yang.” Mi Shi bent down to pick up the empty can and throw it into the trash can, smiling at Gao Yang. “This is Globy, our roommate.”
“Holy shit!” The boy’s anger evaporated, replaced by visible shock and curiosity as he came over to pat Gao Yang on the shoulder.
“So you’re Gao Yang. Didn’t you become vegetable after a car accident? You woke up? That’s like seeing a pig flying on a rocket!”
Why, thank you!
Gao Yang smiled awkwardly but politely.
“I’m Qiu Qiu, the first Qiu as in Qiu Qianchi, and the second Qiu as in hill.[1]”
“Hello, Globy, just call me Little Gao,” said Gao Yang.
“Little Gao! A narrow escape from death is always followed by great fortune!” Qiu Qiu said happily. He quickly took out his phone. “Wait, I have to call our room leader back[2]. Tonight, we welcome Little Gao to our room and celebrate!”
While he was saying that, the door opened again, the light hitting them from the outside.
Qiu Qiu turned around and broke into a peel of laughter. “Oh, speaking of the devil.”
A boy with a shaved head entered with two thermos. New novel chapters are published on novel(b)in(.)com
He was about 1.75 meters, not that tall, but strongly built with lithe muscles covering his body. With his pronounced brows, bright eyes, meaty nose, and thick lips, he projected a kind and down-to-earth image.
“Globy, you forgot your thermos downstairs again. I got hot water for you...” He trailed off, his gaze landing on Gao Yang.
“Dajian, this is Gao Yang,” Mi Shi introduced them with a smile. “He woke up and came to school.”
“Oh, you woke up? That’s great! Congrats!” The boy put down the two thermos and grabbed Gao Yang’s hands with a friendly smile. “I’m Lin Dajian, just call me Dajian or room leader. Either is fine with me.”
“Hello.” Gao Yang didn’t expect his roommates to be this friendly. It caught him by surprise.
“Holy mother of god!” Qiu Qiu shouted. “I just got rejected by my goddess today, and Little Gao became a student officially. Blessings come in twos!”
“That woman! She rejected me, who had the looks, the personality, the money, and 1.8 meters!” Qiu Qiu said in disbelief. “It doesn’t make sense! Scientifically!”
“Globy, I’ve got to be honest with you.” Lin Dajian was holding a skewer of roasted fish, having taken two bites. “You’re a catch, but the girl is a goddess at tier 0! She’s got to be a UR card in a gacha game. It’s not surprising that she doesn’t take a fancy to you.”
“That’s right. The picture of her profile someone sneaked on the first day of military training has been circulating in all the group chats at school.” Mi Shi adjusted his glasses and put down his chopsticks with a smile. “There’s at least an army of people who have a crush on her.”
“Isn’t that too much?” Gao Yang drank his cola with a laugh as he listened—the others had forbidden him from drinking alcohol since he had just regained consciousness.
“Ah, she’s the real deal, definitely A-list star material. I’ve kept the photo.” Lin Dajian took out his phone and showed it to Gao Yang. “Here, take a look.”
Gao Yang sputtered the cola in his mouth and got into a coughing fit.
The picture in Lin Dajian’s album featured Qing Ling, dressed in military camouflage.
It was noon, and the sun was blazing. Standing among the crowd, she stood out with her tall, slim figure and fair skin, her sweat drenching a few strands of hair by her ears. Her gaze shifted toward the camera. There was an air of aloofness and distance around her that suggested she didn’t know how beautiful she was. Her eyes seemed to piece into the soul of all onlookers.
“Hahaha, look at this kid...” Lin Dajian guffawed. “He’s so green.”
“Don’t crush on her, buddy!” Qiu Qiu let out a long sigh. “Trust me, trying to get close to her would only bring heartbreak. I’m the best example.”
“Damn woman.” He gulped down beer. “She’s beautiful, but without a soul!”
Ding ding. Ding ding. Ding ding.
Just then, Gao Yang’s phone rang.
He put down the cola in his hand and took out his phone. The messages were from Qing Ling—or Little Qing Ling, to be more precise; she was the one who would send three messages in a row.
Qing Ling: The day after tomorrow!
Qing Ling: 7 p.m.!
Qing Ling: Big Fish Hot Pot!
Gao Yang responded with an emoticon that said ‘OK’ before quickly shoving his phone into his pocket, pretending that nothing had happened.
1. His name is 裘丘, both characters are pronounced qiu, but in different tones. Qiu Qianchi is a character from The Return of the Condor Heroes. And his nickname, 球球, pronounced qiu in the same tone as his family name, means ball. ☜
2. In China, each dorm room has a designated room leader, who’s responsible for the safety of their roommates and the condition of the room. ☜
3. Old Shi in raw is pronounced the same as teacher, lao shi. ☜
