PARTIE 5

What she said was so sincere that I immediately felt a sense of camaraderie with her. Before I had the chance to express my gratitude, Xiao Rui added, "Xiao Feng, really, how can we get genuinely angry with a simpleton? If we take you seriously, then we lose!"

As I picked up my pen to reply, I earnestly asked Ye Chaoling in the letter: "Dear friend Chaoling, do I sometimes make others inexplicably angry with my actions?"... I feel that I have failed in life, and I am very frustrated...

I am cheerful and bright again, munching on sweet and sour spare ribs, as I make my way to Xiao Feng: "Xiao Feng, would you like some spare ribs? These ribs are really delicious!" I squeezed into Xiao Feng's table with my bowl of rice, happily picking up a piece of rib for her, while joyfully gnawing on the bone: "So delicious, so delicious!"

However, this time I feel very happy, as I suddenly have the feeling of sharing something good with a close friend

Xiao Feng was momentarily taken aback, turned her face away, let out a long sigh, and elegantly picked up the piece of rib that I had passed to her with her chopsticks, beginning to nibble on it in a refined manner

I, He Man, have finally become a member of the patrol team that has been targeted for retaliation

On Friday, I turned to the place to collect the mail, and the mailbox was empty, which left me feeling somewhat disappointed. Xiao Feng followed me there, and the expression on her face was a hundred times more disappointed than mine

I was so happy that I completely forgot about the letter of frustration and melancholy I had written in the morning, so when Ye Chaoling's call came in the evening, I was quite surprised

We exchanged a glance, as if we both understood and let go.

She was somewhat surprised: "Don't you mind?"

Ah? I was very surprised and asked him, "Ah? Who said that? I'm in a great mood! Hahaha..." I couldn't help but laugh a couple of times for him to hear.

Then ... I heard him mutter a curse softly, and with a clatter, the phone was hung up

I watched in disbelief as the instructor swiftly deducted ten points from my temporary score

I was at a loss for words, seeing her so angry, feeling somewhat perplexed: "Ah, I put it in, and I emphasized on my sheet that it was your stationery!"

We will meet tomorrow; perhaps he thinks there is no need to write a letter! Xiao Feng explained it to me.

I even brought out all the letters for her to review again

She chewed for a while, then raised her head, revealing a faint smile, and politely replied to me: "Hmm, it's very delicious"

By the time noon arrived, after I had swallowed four liang of rice in one go, all feelings of depression vanished in an instant, just like the breath of life, disappearing without a trace.

I suddenly recalled what my senior in the patrol team mentioned a few days ago about harassing phone calls, and I immediately froze while holding the phone, turning my face with a look of terror and a pained expression, saying: "This is not good, this is not good..."

We looked at each other like a pair of abandoned orphans, and then suddenly realized, comforting each other fervently

Xiao Feng was completely stunned, her head lowered, and I could not see her expression clearly. I felt very anxious, fearing that she would reject me. After finishing the ribs, I quickly ran away with the rice bowl.

I am pleasantly surprised, nodding: "Sure, sure, let's write together. Writing letters is actually quite interesting!"

After sending the letter, I continued to feel a sense of sadness and depression throughout the morning

I stood there in a daze, feeling somewhat wronged, not understanding why she was angry, yet I could still sense her hostility from her actions

I wore a mournful expression, trembling and appearing cowardly: "I am being monitored, someone is coming to retaliate against me!"

Under his sharp gaze, I did not dare to make a sound, and all my grievances were swallowed back down, accepting the reality of my truancy.

It is now past 10 o'clock, and logically, the daily patrol time should have already passed

Of course, I was thinking the same way at that time

You are overthinking it... Everyone's expressions were quite enigmatic, and Xiao Feng was left dumbfounded with her mouth agape. After a long while, everyone simultaneously pulled down the bed curtains and silently turned over to sleep.

The other three who were chatting in the dormitory stopped, and Xiao Feng gently comforted me, saying, "He Man, take your time and tell me, what happened?"

Xiao Man, a boy's phone, probably from the inspection team! When Gui Liang handed me the phone, he did not suspect at all that I might also experience a revival, having a romantic encounter, directly attributing the phone number of the opposite sex to the members of the inspection team

Just as Xiao Rui returned from her date, she saw me standing foolishly by the bed and asked curiously, "He Man, why are you standing there in a daze?"

"Xiaoman, you are such a bro, do you regret it?" a classmate asked after class

Above, there remains the unchanging daily log and the daily legal article. I took special care to turn the letter over and examined it closely, and indeed, I saw the familiar PS again

I hesitated for a long time before answering her: "Xiaorui, it seems that I have upset Xiaofeng!"

On Thursday, I received a letter from Ye Chaoling

He sends a letter every other day! I explained this to Xiao Feng

On the other end of the phone, there seemed to be a moment of hesitation, and after a long while, I heard a cold, magnetic voice say: "Hello..."

Oh, why should I care? I generously patted her on the shoulder and said, "However, you need to read more books, learn to write reading notes, and at the end of your letters, you must write 'Sincerely, XXX!' Otherwise, he won't reply!"

He Man, I also want to write a letter to Ye Chaoling!" She hesitantly discussed it with me

At the very least, we have preserved the other three dormitories, haven't we

After this greeting, he seemed to fall into silence, as if waiting for me to speak. I held the phone tightly, feeling very nervous. After a moment of thought, I asked him seriously: "May I ask if there is any situation that requires me to work overtime for patrol support?"

After answering the phone, I shouted with great vigor: "Hello, I am Patrol Team No. 10... He Man!"

I am at a loss for tears, recalling the recent phone call, panic is beyond words

Xiao Feng once again displayed that expression as if she were about to faint

PS: Dear He Man, shouldn't girls just study and have fun honestly? Why join the patrol team? However, I respect your choice. I believe there will be a surprise this weekend, which should be appropriate regarding your joining the patrol team

I looked at her with great nervousness

She bit her lip, shot me an angry glance, and slowly walked out while holding a stack of English tutoring books. When she closed the door, she exerted slightly more force than usual, causing the door frame to slam with a loud bang

The entire dormitory is sound asleep, yet I alone am restless and uneasy, my eyes wide open, blinking in the darkness, recalling the future repercussions I may face, feeling both fear and pride.

Xiao Rui looked at me with immense sympathy, patted my shoulder, and said with an understanding expression: "He Man, I believe you did not do it on purpose"

I suddenly recalled my classmate Qin Wu, whom I had offended a few days ago, and my body trembled: "Harassing calls have even reached the dormitory, it's over, it's over, will I be taken outside and beaten with a black plastic bag, or will someone throw acid at me, or..."

I could not express my joy, so I stood up and pushed all the remaining ribs in my bowl to Xiao Feng, saying: "All for you to eat"

I watched her touch up her makeup, looking vibrant and alluring as she swayed out. Five minutes later, I suddenly felt that what she had just said seemed to be an insult directed at me

He remained silent

After finishing, in an unusual manner, I wrote at the end of the letter: Your disheartened friend: He Man

The most tragic thing happened. When it came to Xiao Feng, Xiao Rui, and Gui Liang, everything went smoothly and they all passed. However, when it came to me, the instructor suddenly became sharp.

I felt somewhat surprised and asked him, "Classmate, which one are you?"

After Xiao Feng read this PS, she felt completely dispirited. She squeezed the thin envelope and looked at it several times, confirming that the letter did not mention her at all. Unable to contain her anger, she said: "He Man, did you forget to include my letter?"

By the afternoon, she and I had completely reconciled, and she even saved a seat for me as we warmly attended the lecture together

Friday passed particularly slowly. In the afternoon, Xiao Feng skipped several classes, reportedly to go to Xinjiekou to pick out new clothes. Before leaving, she also dragged Xiao Rui and Gui Liang along with her. As a result, the entire dormitory's tasks fell solely on my shoulders. I had to strain my voice and fully utilize my extraordinary talent all by myself

Oh, my mood has completely brightened up to this point

The person on the other end of the phone seemed even more awkward. After a long while, I heard them coldly ask me: "He Man, shouldn't you be feeling quite depressed?"

I thumped my chest, with righteous indignation: "I have no regrets!"