Chapter 1, Sneaking into the Boys' Dormitory at Night, quite bold indeed

"Excuse me, this is the matcha cheesecake and the Black Forest cake you ordered..." The waitress, dressed elegantly, approached with the desserts. As she bent down to place the tray, Qiu Zhuoping's gaze fell upon her profile

Due to Qiu Zhuoping, Yiying was almost dismissed on her first day of work. If it had not been for Huimei suggesting that Yiying work overtime voluntarily, the store manager would likely have asked her to leave.

Under the lights, Huimei appeared even smaller, her floral dress swaying gently in the night breeze, resembling a flower that was about to bloom.

Thus, Chen Yiying watched the boy's figure disappear into the sparse light. At that time, Chen Yiying firmly believed that such a boy definitely did not have a girlfriend

"I didn't see anything just now," she added, trying to deny it in a way that was as obvious as saying there were three hundred taels of silver hidden here.

After Hui Mei learned about the situation, she went to help Yi Ying reclaim the venue. Yi Ying remembered that when Hui Mei said, "If you don't let us use the venue, that girl will be your girlfriend," Qiu Zhuoping showed a look of disdain, and without saying anything, he directly packed up his racket and left.

By the way, I need to call everyone out to practice some ball. Chen Yiying finally remembered the important matter and hurriedly took out her phone to prepare a text message. It was at this moment that she encountered the boy who would turn her university life into a tragedy.

Ying, in fact, you also had some faults today, after all, you resorted to physical violence.

Xu Shushu looked at her flustered appearance and couldn't help but smile: "Every time I talk to you, you zone out, looking particularly silly, but also very cute"

At that time, Yiying truly believed that a narcissistic, arrogant, and self-important man like Qiu Zhuoping should be eradicated from this world. However, when Qiu Zhuoping completely vanished from her life, she realized that he had long been etched into her very marrow, impossible to erase

Forget it, I will apologize next time we meet. Yiying thought about this matter and could not fall asleep no matter what.

"You go practice, but you have to treat me to chicken steak rice tomorrow." Yiying's thoughts always escape Hui Mei's keen eyes. Just as Hui Mei was about to finish work, she helplessly tied her apron back on and made a gesture of "You can go now."

At first, Huimei refused, as she usually provided illustrations for magazines to earn fees, and taking on an additional part-time job would be exhausting. However, under the coercion and temptation of Yiying, she eventually relented

According to Newton's laws, a mobile phone will not be damaged if it falls vertically into the water. The boy gently raised his gaze, merely glancing at Yiying before striding away, "The water is only knee-deep; there is still time to retrieve it now"

"Yiying, what are we going to eat later?" The possibility of victory with the last shot was disrupted by Huimei's voice, as the final shot struck right between the eyebrows and landed at her feet

Since that day, Qiu Zhuoping became the person Chen Yiying least wanted to see at Musi University. However, no matter where she went, she could always see Qiu Zhuoping's figure. Perhaps the God of Love had already tied the red thread between them when they first met, and they were destined to continuously encounter each other around the globe.

"Why is it you again?" A sudden remark caused Chen Yiying to meet Qiu Zhuoping's gaze. Today, she finally understood what it meant to encounter someone one wishes to avoid more frequently.

She originally planned to apologize the next time they met, but little did she expect that after that day, Qiu Zhuoping truly never returned to school again

That was the first time Chen Yiying had ever struck someone. She trembled all over, unsure whether it was due to excitement or fear, and warm liquid welled up in her eyes

Today's meeting concludes here Peter, with a grim expression, turned off the projector and computer, signaling everyone to disperse Just when Chen Yiying thought she might have escaped a calamity, Peter announced the most devastating notice she had received since her enrollment: "Yiying, submit a handwritten proposal of 5,000 words to me by tomorrow"

The young man hurriedly appeased her: "Who would dare, who would dare? You are the greatest; whatever you say is right."

Welcome. The reception staff at the entrance called out in unison, and the wind chimes inside the dessert shop chimed in response, producing a clear and pleasant sound

Years later, Yiying still remembers how Qiu Zhuoping maintained an indifferent smile and simply said the word "good" without changing his expression.

While Hui Mei was lost in thought, Xu Zhen Shu suddenly smiled, and he walked towards a direction filled with fragrance, stopping in front of a crepe stall.

As it is a dessert shop themed around love, many of the decorations in the store are centered on hearts, and even the ordering counter is designed in the shape of several interconnected hearts. Qiu Zhuoping and Xu Tanshu entered one after the other, and the two found a seat against the wall.

If height is not a distance, then can she like him

Hui Mei was momentarily stunned, hesitating whether to accept or refuse, when Chen Yiying, who had rushed out of the dormitory building, grabbed her wrist. The two quickly disappeared into the distant lights, leaving Xu Shushu in a state of utter confusion

This cannot serve as an excuse for Qiu Zhuoping to disrespect others and be arrogant. After Yiying finished drying the clothes, she washed her face and climbed up to the upper bunk with her phone, preparing to sleep

Peter is the director of the student union at Musi University and is also one of the more powerful leaders within the school. Despite his name sounding like that of a capable assistant to the editor of a fashion magazine, he is actually a middle-aged man with protruding front teeth and a slightly plump physique

"Do you want to climb down from the balcony or walk out from the dormitory entrance?" The book that Qiu Zhuoping was reading was abruptly closed with a 'bang'.

Just as Chen Yiying was drowsily on the verge of falling into the world of dreams, the flesh of her thigh was suddenly and forcefully pinched. This "soul-snatching grip" instantly brought her back to consciousness

"Ying, I bought mung bean soup for you to cool down." When Huimei walked into the dormitory holding the mung bean soup, Chen Ying had already tied her hair into a bun. She held a hairdryer in her left hand and a fan in her right hand, drying her phone with one while fanning herself to relieve the heat with the other.

The dormitory supervisor on the third floor watched as Huimei bounced her way up to the fourth floor, initially diagnosing her as experiencing the first stirrings of romantic feelings

She made an effort to maintain a normal facial expression and mechanically turned her head to the left, looking at Huimei, who was diligently taking notes during the meeting. Huimei also turned her head and smiled with her lips curled up, seemingly saying, "Are you awake now?"

"I was originally supposed to work overtime until 10:30, but since you came to settle the bill, I can leave at any time now." Huimei smiled foolishly, and when she came out from behind the front desk, she accidentally bumped her head, as if Xu Chanshu's arrival had made her flustered and incredibly clumsy

The dim night light cast a shadow on Xu Shushu, his cheeks puffed up from the hand-grabbed pancake, and his black-framed glasses gave him a somewhat silly and endearing appearance. In the indistinct glow, his figure appeared even taller and more upright.

It was just a slight bump. Huimei continued to smile foolishly, reminiscing about this brief and beautiful night

"Hui Mei, someone at table 2 ordered a cheesecake, please take it over." In order to earn money to buy a new phone, Chen Yiying took Hui Mei with her to work part-time as a waitress at a dessert shop near the school.

Chen Yiying, who only wanted to return to her dormitory to sleep, raised her hand to push up her glasses. This action, which could easily be misunderstood, successfully caught Peter's attention

The scene that Yiying witnessed thereafter would be etched in her memory for a lifetime. Just as she had managed to steady herself on the balcony, Qiu Zhuoping happened to open the door to the balcony. A wave of warm mist enveloped her, as if it were meant to merge with Yiying's breath

And Yi Ying had already climbed up to the second-floor balcony along the water pipe of the boys' dormitory. That was Qiu Zhuoping's dormitory, and the reason she broke into the boys' dormitory at night was to invite Qiu Zhuoping to join the school badminton team and bring glory to the school

It is not as you imagine

The smell of the air conditioning permeates this conference room, which is less than fifty square meters in size. Intermingled with it is the thick odor of sweat

"Chen Yiying, since you have raised your hand, please share your thoughts." Peter's penetrating voice shattered Yiying's drowsiness, but this was merely the beginning of the tragedy. Because next, Huimei handed her the proposal she had written.

Sleep, good night! Yiying, who did not want to discuss the matter any further, covered her head with the blanket and went to sleep. However, that night, she could not sleep. Tossing and turning, she felt that she also had her faults; should she perhaps go and apologize?

The phrase "shameless" thoroughly infuriated Chen Yiying

You ... ...

"Indeed, the hand-grabbed pancakes from outside the school smell more fragrant. I would like an order of ham and cheese hand-grabbed pancakes," Xu Shushu said to the uncle selling the pancakes. Then, as if recalling something, she turned back to glance at Huimei. Seeing her standing there in a daze, somewhat bewildered, Xu Shushu smiled at her and turned back to the uncle selling the pancakes to add, "Two orders."

Where has my steamed bun gone? Qiu Zhuoping furrowed his brow and directed his gaze towards Chen Yiying

"This student, you just knocked my phone over!" Faced with such a boy who had made a mistake yet remained nonchalant, Chen Yiying truly wished to crumple him up and throw him into the trash.

The simple four words from Qiu Zhuoping hold immense destructive power for Yi Ying, as she has never been someone who passively accepts adversity

At this moment, he is wearing a gray T-shirt and holding a yellow paper bag containing a hand-grabbed pancake. The ketchup and salad dressing inside the pancake are mixed together, creating a somewhat enticing flavor

His narcissism and arrogance have made Yiying unable to tolerate it any longer

When Qiu Zhuoping heard Yiying mention "Mom," he trembled slightly, glaring at Yiying with a gaze intertwined with sadness and anger. In the end, however, he did not retort due to the tears welling up in Yiying's eyes, and instead left the dessert shop without looking back.

Qiu actually means no harm; that is just his personality. Xu Lian-shu simplified Qiu Zhuoping's name and stopped with Huimei at the girls' dormitory. Before turning to leave, he leaned down and whispered in Huimei's ear, "Your roommate, Chen Yiying, was the first to hit Qiu Zhuoping. You go back and tell her that she won't suffer any loss, haha"

Hey! Why aren't you speaking? What are you thinking about?" Xu Shushu waved his hand in front of Huimei a few times, which finally brought Huimei's thoughts back.

"Qiu, I am going downstairs to buy some hand-grabbed pancakes," said Xu Tanshu, Qiu Zhuoping's only roommate.

Hui Mei was at the front desk of the dessert shop, occasionally taking out her phone to check the new updates on her social media, sneaking a little break. The air conditioning in the shop became increasingly cold as the crowd dwindled. Hui Mei glanced outside at the sky, which had shifted from crimson to a dull gray. That glance happened to meet the gaze of a boy who had just reached the door.

Qiu Zhuoping shook his head without a moment's thought, seemingly unwilling to consider such a trivial question

Since our school is going to participate in the city badminton friendly match, I suggest that the badminton team undergo rigorous training..." Chen Yiying picked up Huimei's notebook and read the original text, "Moreover, the time between May and the friendly match is not far apart, I suggest the school provide a sponsorship of one thousand for each club..." The word "Yuan" got stuck in her throat, and the only sound left in the conference room was the buzzing of mosquitoes flapping their wings. "Moreover, the time between May and the friendly match is not far apart, I suggest the school provide a sponsorship of one thousand for each club..." The word "Yuan" got stuck in her throat, and the only sound left in the conference room was the buzzing of mosquitoes flapping their wings

Initially intending to defeat the boy decisively, Yiying instead found herself overwhelmed and defeated. Each of the boy's shots left Yiying exhausted, his swing of the racket displaying a level of skill that suggested rigorous training, executed with ease and confidence. In contrast, Yiying appeared to be competing with him solely in terms of physical strength, lacking any technical prowess.

At three o'clock in the morning, Yiying was still tossing and turning, unable to sleep. When she was about to seek Huimei's opinion, she only heard loud snoring coming from the lower bunk.

Years later, they will still remember the cafeteria they visited together during their university days, the cobblestone path they walked together. That was a feeling beyond love, pure and beautiful, a treasure in life

The weather is so hot that even the carp have sunk to the bottom of the water. Hui Mei stopped by the lotus pond, bending down to gaze at the carp in the pond. The deep green water reflected her pink floral sundress and the white lace-trimmed shawl, while her thin, eyebrow-length bangs and cascading curly hair framed her small round face beautifully. Her complexion is somewhat fairer than that of the average girl, which is said to be hereditary. However, in Chen Yiying's view, it is merely because she stays indoors too much.

Only such brilliance stirred a tsunami of anger within Yiying's heart

What happened to your phone?" Huimei looked at the disassembled phone on the study desk and immediately imagined many scenarios

"Are you doing all these things to get my attention? It's a pity, though, as I dislike pretentious girls," Qiu Zhuoping said with a teasing smile

Chen Yiying took a deep breath and continued to feel the spittle flying towards her from Peter

After Huimei watched him leave in the distance, she turned around and entered the dormitory building

The badminton court has been completely occupied, but one of the courts has only one boy practicing alone. The team members have already negotiated, but the other party is unwilling to vacate the court

So it really is you!" Huimei exclaimed, quickly taking out her phone to check the school's public Weibo.

Qiu Zhuoping nonchalantly picked up a book and sat down at the desk to browse through it, seemingly unfazed by the occurrence of a girl climbing over the wall to enter the boys' dormitory.

"Ying, come down quickly, or you'll have to write a reflection if the dormitory supervisor catches you." After nine o'clock in the evening, the school is shrouded in the yellowish glow of streetlights, with the soft light enhancing the tranquility of the campus

It was Yiying's first day at work, and she never expected to be disturbed by Qiu Zhuoping on her very first day.

On the way back to the dormitory, Huimei overheard a couple discussing them

The young man merely cast a fleeting glance at Yiying, appearing somewhat indifferent, yet pretended to ponder as he rolled his eyes, and then offered a faint smile that conveyed a sense of difficulty.

On a hot day, let me tell you a cold joke to cool things down. After returning with the menu number, Xu Shushu continued with the counseling, "Now, you are being chased by a gorilla to the edge of a cliff. You have three knives in your hand. You throw out two, and the gorilla catches them with its hands. Just as you are about to throw the third knife, you fall off the cliff and die. However, the gorilla also dies in the end. Do you know why?"

This was the first time Chen Yiying met Qiu Zhuoping. It was the height of summer, yet he was dressed in a long-sleeved white shirt, resembling that of a Western restaurant waiter. However, unlike the typical attire, he had rolled the sleeves up to his elbows. The fabric of the shirt was also very thin, allowing his prominent collarbone to be clearly visible. He stood under the mottled shadows of the trees, his tousled hair, seemingly untrimmed for quite some time, brushed against his ears and gently caressed his cheeks.

"Sneaking into the boys' dormitory, quite bold indeed." Qiu Zhuoping let out a cold laugh, reading the English version of "The Bird's Collection" in his hands. Beneath his lowered eyes, there was a beautiful shadow, cast by his cicada-wing-like eyelashes under the light.

"Excuse me, this student," at that moment, Yiying may have appeared arrogant, as the context of her phone falling into the water was not favorable. Her tone was not pleasant; instead, she held her racket and slightly nodded in a manner reminiscent of a rogue, "I am the president of the student council, and now, I request that you vacate this court for us to practice."

Qiu, do you want a meat floss hand-grab pancake or a bacon hand... The rest of the words seemed to be stuck in the throat.

It was Hui Mei's first time returning to the dormitory with a boy while eating a hand-grabbed pancake. The flavor of cheese and ham lingered in her mouth, the lotus pond reflected half a moon, and the dimly lit cobblestone path echoed with the sounds of frogs and cicadas. They introduced each other by name and grade, and discussed the matter of Qiu Zhuoping

Whenever Chen Yiying reminisces about her time as the president in university, she often reflects on how she was like the Queen of England for four years. This is because almost all matters, big and small, within the school did not require her involvement; the only things she could do were to write proposals and sign documents, approving the venue rentals for certain clubs. Having loved sports since childhood, she took on the responsibility of captain of the badminton team after her senior graduated.

"How did you end up on my dormitory balcony?" Qiu Zhuoping's cold voice carried a hint of murderous intent

Chen Yiying was originally just an unknown student. She only wanted to quietly spend four years, then find a stable job in society, and live without worries about food and clothing. She hoped to marry someone she loved, have a son and a daughter, and happily spend the rest of her life. However, upon arriving at Musi University, she was dragged by Huimei to sign up for various clubs. If it weren't for entering the wrong classroom, she wouldn't have been inexplicably appointed by Peter as the new president of the student council, and later informed that Peter was only interested in her height of 1.7 meters.

You! If it weren't for the crowd, Chen Yiying might have rushed up and thrown a punch at his chin from below. But soon, Yiying thought of a better solution than violence. She pointed her racket at the boy and said, "Then let's have a match. If I lose, we leave; if you lose, the court is ours!"

Chen Yiying, who has not yet recovered from the summer vacation, is sitting in the first row on the right side, closest to the electronic whiteboard. Due to the heat, she has tied her waist-length hair into a ponytail. At this moment, the electronic whiteboard is densely filled with notes written in black marker by Peter. Chen Yiying is holding a pen, maintaining a posture to record the important points of the meeting. However, this posture does not prevent her from dozing off with her eyes closed, as the air conditioning in the meeting room induces drowsiness, especially for someone who stayed up late watching dramas until the early morning.

Hui Mei, I love you. Tomorrow, I will treat you to a ten yuan chicken chop rice!" Yi Ying hurriedly untied her apron and left the dessert shop, not forgetting to blow a kiss to Hui Mei as she departed

"Hey, you are sitting on my desk, neither taking a shower nor speaking, just sitting there and grinning foolishly?" Chen Yiying kicked the leg of the desk, looking at Huimei, who had been sitting there grinning since she returned, feeling somewhat puzzled. "Did your head hit the door frame?"

Perhaps one becomes foolish only when they like someone

If Chen Yiying took larger steps, she could catch up with Huimei. This friend, who caused her to write the proposal, actually has the audacity to hum "Koi Copy"!

Qiu Zhuoping's mother passed away when he was in middle school, which is why he is very sensitive about others mentioning her. Perhaps it is because that is a wound, soft and fragile, making him afraid of being touched. Additionally, Qiu Zhuoping's father worked away from home for a long time and rarely cared for him, which has contributed to Qiu Zhuoping's somewhat reclusive and arrogant personality

When Chen Yiying bypassed the cobblestone path to reach the east gate of the gymnasium, the team members approached her to report the situation

Hui Mei humorously grabbed a bottle of mineral water to use as a microphone during the interview, and continued to ask: "Could the person involved share their feelings? Oh, and also, how deep is the water in the pool?"

When Chen Yiying climbed up to the balcony, she happened to hear this sentence, and after the speaker finished conveying it, he left the dormitory, closing the door behind him.

"Fell into the lotus pond," Yi Ying said with a pout of frustration

She paused for a few seconds, straightened her body, and looked at Qiu Zhuoping without showing any weakness, finding his arrogant demeanor quite annoying

When Yiying regained consciousness, Huimei patted her shoulder and said, "It seems they haven't settled the bill yet"

He gently brushed aside the bangs that slightly covered his forehead, his lips pressed into a line yet curving into an attractive arc. Yiying originally thought he would back down in the face of difficulty, but to her surprise, he continued to play badminton and said, "I refuse."

Hui Mei felt an inexplicable palpitation in her heart; she intentionally lowered her head to conceal the shyness that appeared on her youthful face

Qiu Zhuoping remained silent, his cold expression revealing a hint of anger. Xu Tanshu looked at Qiu Zhuoping's unresponsive demeanor, shrugged helplessly, and got up to order some desserts and drinks

The fact that you are an academic achiever is known throughout the entire school. I am aware of it, and there is nothing strange about it either. " Yiying said weakly, involuntarily lowering her hands that were on her hips

When Xu Shushu put away his wallet and looked up, Huimei was staring at him in a daze

If you are late by even a moment, I will throw you into the pool to feed the goldfish! By the time Chen Yiying's foot touched the ground, Hui Mei had already vanished without a trace

Hui Mei, I suddenly remembered that I have to practice badminton today, what should I do?" When the school bell rang, Yi Ying anxiously held Hui Mei's hand.

I ... ... just as Hui Mei was feeling so embarrassed that she didn't know how to respond, a warm hand-grabbed pancake was handed to her.

Chen Yiying stared at him blankly, and after a long while, she finally remembered the purpose of her visit

Which scoundrel! Chen Yiying was rolling up her sleeves and making a fist, but as she turned around, she nearly bumped into the boy behind her. She quickly stepped back a step to steady herself

Hui Mei listened to the conversation of the couple, feeling a mix of sadness and joy. She secretly looked up at Xu Tan Shu's profile, the moonlight and the light intertwining on his handsome face, creating a very enchanting scene

He has a smile that can melt ice and snow, with neat, white teeth and charming dimples. Huimei gazed at him across the counter, somewhat entranced. He seemed like a dazzling star in the galaxy, and she looked at him from the far side of the Milky Way, a distance that felt beyond her reach

Yiying shot her a glance and changed her posture to blow on her phone

Yiying changed into her sportswear and carried her racket to the gym. The gym is separated from the sophomore girls' dormitory by a lotus pond; opposite the pond is the gym, while to the left are the dining hall and the teaching building, and to the right are the counselor's office and the library. This advantageous layout of time, place, and people has led most students to adopt a linear lifestyle between these three points

Who is haunting me? You caused my phone to fall into the water, and I haven't settled the score with you yet

Chen Yiying looked at Qiu Zhuoping, who had changed into shorts and a T-shirt, and smiled awkwardly

"If you don't go take a shower soon, I will turn off the water heater. Don't waste electricity!" The always frugal Yiying held a basin for washing her face, opened the floor-to-ceiling window leading to the balcony, and squatted on the balcony to wash her clothes

"How do you know I am a student in the Finance Department? How do you know I have passed Level 8 in English?" Originally unfazed, Qiu Zhuoping lifted his gaze, and Yiying was thus reflected in his eyes

I would like to invite you to join the school badminton team, as I have heard that you were previously the champion in singles badminton.

Driven by curiosity about Qiu Zhuoping, Yiying secretly logged into the school's personnel database using Peter's account. Upon learning that Qiu Zhuoping is a high-achieving junior in the Finance Management Department and the champion of the badminton singles, Yiying made a decision that she still regrets to this day

Qiu Zhuoping did not do anything to her, but instead took out the hamster cage from the bedside table. It was empty, and as Yiying shifted her position, she seemed to feel the bloody mess beneath the blanket

The latest post is about retrieving a mobile phone from the lotus pond. There is no text explanation on Weibo, but the accompanying images are a series of shots of Yiying retrieving the phone from the lotus pond. When Huimei saw this Weibo post, she felt that the person in the pictures looked very familiar, and to her surprise, it was indeed Yiying.

"Who cares about your attention? Do you think the whole world should revolve around you? Do you think it's particularly impressive that, as a finance student, you have passed Level 8 in English? Do you believe everyone should admire you? Heh, let me tell you, boys like you are destined to be lonely for life!" Yiying said, hands on her hips, scolding this young master who was oblivious to the hardships of the world. Yet, it was precisely because of this that she completely exposed the fact that she had viewed Qiu Zhuoping's personal information. Heh, let me tell you, boys like you are destined to be lonely for life!" Yiying said, hands on her hips, scolding this young master who was oblivious to the hardships of the world. Yet, it was precisely because of this that she completely exposed the fact that she had viewed Qiu Zhuoping's personal information.

She swore that she would never forget the day she accidentally crushed Qiu Zhuoping's hamster. In the quiet of the boys' dormitory, she fled at lightning speed, with Qiu Zhuoping's furious shout echoing behind her—"Get out!"

"That's great, you haven't finished work yet." Xu Shushu, who had been peering outside for a while, pushed open the door and hurried to the front desk, taking out her wallet to settle the bill. "I sincerely apologize for today; we forgot to pay before leaving."

As Yiying stepped out of the conference room, Huimei had already entered the lotus pond path that was essential for returning to the dormitory. The area surrounding the lotus pond was filled with shrubs and trees. In the summer, a gentle breeze would blow through, casting dappled shadows from the cool trees, which was particularly refreshing.

"You lost," the boy said coldly. He appeared to be breathing evenly, not as if he had just undergone intense exercise. In contrast, Yiying was drenched in sweat, as if she had just taken a shower.

Do you know that harsh words can hurt like a cold June? Didn't your mother teach you that? If you truly believe that I am a lingering spirit, then you should stop coming to school, and that way you won't see me again

That is because the gorilla was very happy after you fell off the cliff, and then..." Xu Shunshu picked up the knife and fork on the table, mimicking the classic gesture of a gorilla beating its chest, and began to laugh to herself.

"Firefly!" Huimei shouted, and then she swiftly ran away. However, it was not because she had truly seen a firefly, but rather because she had seen the reflection in the water of Yiying lifting her foot to kick her into the water to feed the goldfish.

Peter's greatest hobby is to announce meetings at 8 o'clock in the morning, and he can go on and on without end. Therefore, the student leaders at all levels dread receiving his text messages in the morning

Chen Yiying was roaring internally, yet she could only watch as Qiu Zhuoping reached out and brushed the hair beside her ear.

"I will help you blow it, the members of the badminton team have already been arranged to meet you at the east gate of the gymnasium." Although Huimei enjoys playing pranks, she always appears when Yiying needs her the most

Qiu Zhuoping seemed to be enraged, glaring at her fiercely, and gradually forcing her towards his bed. Just as Yiying sat down on the bed, with not much distance between her and Qiu Zhuoping, the dormitory door was opened at an inopportune moment.

Oh... good..." When Chen Yiying wanted to strangle the culprit, Huimei had already fled.

Despite knowing that she has already failed, Yiying remains undeterred, refusing to leave Qiu Zhuoping's dormitory and threatening to publicly disclose what she has just witnessed

Only Yiying remembered that gaze, which was both curious and scrutinizing, simultaneously awkward and shy

However, in these brief seconds, something unexpected happened to Chen Yiying. Qiu Zhuoping's bath towel fell off his lower body without any warning, and every detail of his body was captured by Chen Yiying's eyes. Moments later, as if time had been frozen, the crisp sound of the floor-to-ceiling window closing reset the moment, yet Chen Yiying remained standing foolishly outside the window until it was opened again.

The lingering spirit remains.

Do you think those two are a couple? The cutest height difference, right? A girl is tugging on her boyfriend's arm, pointing at Huimei and Xu Shushu

"It seems that you are not only persistent like a haunting spirit, but also shameless." Qiu Zhuoping stood up and approached her

"Are you counting the boys' underwear on the balcony?" Xu Shushu, unable to hold back any longer, patted Huimei on the shoulder. Startled, Huimei quickly turned around and almost stumbled, nearly falling onto the lawn.

When do you finish work? I will wait for you to finish so I can take you home

Are you still angry? Uncle is only discussing the company's financial issues with you for your own good. You are now in your third year of university, and it's about time you start facing the harsh realities of society.

"Height is not a distance. If you care so much about height, do you not love me?" The girl pouted unhappily and turned her face away.

The summer vacation that left people feeling utterly relaxed has just passed, and various activities at school are following one after another. This feeling is akin to jumping from one extreme to another

"No, I wasn't thinking about anything. Oh, right, I haven't given you the change yet." Huimei momentarily dazed, began to fumble for the coins.

Chen Yiying paused for a moment, glancing at Huimei, and suddenly chuckled, "Anyone who can wear my top as a dress would surely drown if they fell in!"

At the bottom of the dormitory building, Huimei anxiously gazed at the second floor, while Xu Shushu stood behind Huimei, feeling utterly bored as they both watched for a long time

That familiar white silhouette instantly excited Yiying's nerves. As she approached, she realized that the tall boy in the white T-shirt was the jerk who had caused her phone to fall into the water!

Subsequently, on this unremarkable night, Xu Shushu, carrying a hand-grabbed pancake back to the dormitory, silently closed the door and exclaimed, "So, there is no one in the dormitory!"

That woman is too short, she looks to be just over 1.5 meters tall, while that man should be around 1.85 meters. The boy curled his lip, somewhat skeptical.

It was already finished. At that time, Qiu Zhuoping merely glanced back slightly before leaving the gymnasium

Hui Mei chuckled, while Xu Tan Shu waved her hand to say goodbye to Hui Mei

"Have you become a public figure without even realizing it? Isn't that exciting?"

Before reading the proposal on the paper word for word, Chen Yiying felt like the happiest person in the world. This was because Huimei was not only her college roommate but also her best friend from high school. The main reason was probably that their interests and hobbies were particularly unusual. Every time Yiying reminisced about their high school days, she would sigh, thinking that probably no other girls would raise cockroaches together during class.

Hui Mei, who brought humiliation upon herself, picked up a pair of disposable chopsticks from the table to style her hair into a bun. Styling hair is Hui Mei's specialty, and she has a certain level of expertise in hair design, which is why the girls in the class like her so much. They often visit her dormitory, asking Hui Mei to help them with their hairstyles and makeup. However, Chen Yi Ying can never find a matching pair of chopsticks whenever she eats fast food.

"President, it's that boy. He's practicing alone and refuses to let us use the court no matter what we say." Liang Geqi, who easily gets teary-eyed when she speaks, pointed towards the gym, guiding Yiying to look inside.

A resounding slap landed on Qiu Zhuoping's face, and everyone in the dessert shop turned to look in the direction of the sound

Chen Yiying took a deep breath, waiting for the boy less than half a meter away to apologize. Unexpectedly, the boy nonchalantly played with the hamster in the cage, and when his long fingers touched the hamster's head, a frosty smile suddenly appeared on his expressionless face. Such a smile made the fine beads of sweat on his upper lip shine with dazzling brilliance

Ah, right, I almost forgot the main matter. Hui Mei suddenly remembered the message Xu Chen Shu wanted her to convey to Yi Ying. She jumped down from the table and recounted everything that had happened after Yi Ying left in great detail. When she mentioned Xu Chen Shu, her face turned shy. By the time she finished speaking, Yi Ying had also finished washing the clothes.

Qiu Zhuoping, wrapped in a bath towel around his lower body, is using a coffee-striped towel to wipe the droplets of water from the tips of his hair. His skin, resembling warm jade, is shrouded in mist, and the contours of his muscles can be faintly seen on his solid chest.

The two exchanged silent glances, and then Qiu Zhuoping squinted his eyes, while Chen Yiying swallowed hard.

The delicate oval face, the large eyes full of spirit beneath the light eyebrows, the expression that is both arrogant and apprehensive, along with the hair tied up entirely due to work, all reflected in Qiu Zhuoping's cool gaze

A surge of force came from behind Chen Yiying, and her newly taken out phone fell into the lotus pond in a graceful arc, making a splash sound.

"My roommate doesn't eat, so please have some yourself." Xu Shushu swallowed the hand-grabbed pancake he was chewing, a small dimple appearing on his cheek, and then he added, "It's pork floss."

Xu Shushu hurriedly chased after him

The sound of cicadas accompanies the drifting clouds, memories begin as I quietly gaze into the distance, an ancient well and a dried pond covered by wild grass, dispersing a wisp of the past

Qiu Zhuoping looked at Xu Tanshu, who attracted countless gazes, with a blank expression. In the end, Xu Tanshu awkwardly lowered her head and started playing with her phone

In his eyes, there was nothing else, only a quiet gaze directed at the iron cage raised to his chest. Inside the cage was a plump, white little hamster, which was happily nibbling on sunflower seeds. It was the suddenly lifted cage that had just bumped into Yiying.

Qiu Zhuoping, why are you leaving? Didn't we agree to play badminton? As Qiu Zhuoping reached the door, a boy wearing a denim T-shirt and rollerblades was just about to come in. He wore stylish black-framed glasses and held a cup of milk tea, his complexion as fair as a snowman that might melt in the sunlight

That was Chen Yiying's first smartphone in life, and it was thus heroically sacrificed

Peter is notoriously stingy; discussing money is out of the question, otherwise the consequences will be quite severe