PARTIE 2

"He Man, please tell a joke!"

With determination, I rolled up my sleeves, and immediately felt a surge of enthusiasm. I pulled out a crumpled piece of paper from under the pillow, ready to put pen to paper

"Xiao Feng, this kind of thing doesn't warrant a meal!" I have been drinking milk tea all afternoon, and now I am suffering from severe diarrhea. In response to her enthusiasm, I was almost moved to tears.

It is indeed a letter from Ye Chaoling, and the letter begins meticulously with: "Dear Classmate He Man, greetings!"

After being struck dozens of times, the tall and thin boy finally turned his head to look at me

The next day, when I received the schedule report from Ye Chaoling, I casually included this very joyful event as well. In the end, I wrote that I enjoy helping others, just as others help me. I contribute to everyone, and everyone contributes to me, which continually fills me with a sense of fulfillment from helping others

I was once again warmed by his encouragement. Holding the letter up for Xiao Feng to see, she was somewhat surprised and took the letter I brought very seriously, reading it over and over again

I hesitated for a moment, silently touched my empty stomach, and shamelessly nodded.

I stood up excitedly, jumped over, and grabbed her: "Xiao Feng, do you know, do you know... our dormitory is a complete victory! The match is a total success!"

Due to having lost trust with others, I felt quite down for a period of time

Having finally showcased my special skills, I felt a sense of fulfillment and took my water bottle to fetch some water

"Well, a guy from the department invited me to dinner. It will be everyone's first time meeting privately, so it might be a bit awkward. Xiaoman, are you coming? There will be a lot of delicious food!" She tempted me

She stayed behind me, watching every word I wrote, constantly pointing out my typos, which made me feel somewhat uncomfortable

Classmate, are you lacking calcium? Is it generalized chondrodystrophy? He has a handsome baby face, and even when he speaks with anger, there is a smile at the corners of his mouth, as if he is always basking in the sunshine

Only after I obediently paid the fine did her expression slightly soften. She abruptly opened the drawer and pulled out a long envelope, handing it to me.

I fell silent

"Xiao Man, we have decided not to have Western food anymore. How about duck blood vermicelli?" After walking for a while, Xiao Rui seemed to have discussed something with the boy and turned back to ask me.

Therefore, I find it completely effortless to take on such roles

"Yes, yes, yes, I want to borrow Xiao Feng and Xiao Man!" My dormitory mate Xiao Rui pulled me over, her eyes sparkling with excitement

By the time I went to fetch water again with my water bottle, the time for drawing water had long passed

I am not very familiar with them. Although I have thought before that it would be lively to play together, I wonder if it will be like last time at McDonald's, where everyone paired off and acted separately. I really do not want that, as in the end, I will just be pushed towards Ye Chaoling again

After returning to the dormitory, I swept away the low mood I had just experienced and devoured two bags of instant noodles in one go. Just as I was about to chew on the third bag, the dormitory door was suddenly pushed open.

He Man, please reply to him quickly

Why must we contact him

When the next wave hit, I suddenly jumped out from the middle, mirroring the movements of my hands and feet. The classmate in front, known for their sharp tongue, was finally knocked down by the enormous tide

I do not want to write ... ... He will definitely not agree! I firmly rejected Xiao Feng.

If I write to him, he may not necessarily reply! She continued to express her grievances gently.

Ah, so you didn't know about this matter! I realized it late and smiled foolishly: "Then what is it that you wanted to see me about?"

For example, if a roommate violates a taboo, they may be placed in confinement

I am caught in the middle, like a pitiful sandwich cookie

"Xiao Man, why don't you try inviting them to the park this weekend?" She suggested again, adopting a tone that was almost commanding

Since that time, Xiao Rui was so moved that she did not say another word

I had just passed by the dormitory aunt's room when she suddenly grabbed me

In a fit of rage, the dormitory supervisor took out a notebook and swiftly recorded: Unauthorized use of a kerosene stove, fine of 100.

I opened the envelope and almost burst out laughing, nearly spitting out the chewing gum in my mouth

Everything is fresh and interesting to me. The third letter made me very happy, and at the end of the letter, he gave a fair evaluation of the sentence I wrote

I continued to walk behind them, at a distance of neither too far nor too close, feeling quite pleased that I had solved a problem for her while also maintaining a low profile. Helping others is always a source of joy, and I decided to share this sense of fulfillment with Classmate Ye tomorrow

I have always been very kind, nodding slightly: "Alright, anything is fine to eat!"

Ah? No, no, I really don't want to write a letter. Writing a letter is troublesome, it's a hassle, I also have to buy an envelope, and I need to walk for ten minutes to send the letter and the book, I really don't want to

Sincerely written: Your dear friend: He Man

The person drawing water, amidst a sea of people, in front of me is a tall and slender young man, while behind me is a short and plump young woman

He wrote with a very serious attitude: Your dear friend: Ye Chaoling

Xiao Rui's face has become even darker

I hesitated: "But I don't want to stroll in the park with them!"

Oh! I hurriedly ran from the back to the front, racking my brain, and seriously told a well-known joke

By Tuesday, everyone in the dormitory except for me had received messages from their respective partners. To celebrate the successful pairing in the friendship dormitory, Xiao Feng said she would treat everyone to bubble tea. I felt that I had failed in my task and was the first to sneak back in dejectedly

Ah? I am completely at a loss like a monk who cannot grasp the situation.

Because I ... ... '' She was indeed caught off guard, her gaze becoming distant and profound

I actually stuttered when I countered!

I picked up my pen, thought for a moment, and copied a recent bittersweet little poem onto the letter paper. There were a few lines I couldn't recall, so I took the liberty to elaborate on my own.

I looked at that boy in surprise and quietly replied to her, "Oh, it's fine, I don't mind. I can eat enough for two people by myself"

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, being sick does not cost money, it is settled!

In the middle, he densely wrote some of his own military training insights and reading notes. It is evident that he is completely using a diary format, suggesting that this letter is not intended for anyone else, but rather serves as a personal summary of his activities

I truly fear that her fiery little gaze will burn a hole through the letter

In this day and age, very few people write letters anymore. The address and handwriting on the letter are quite unfamiliar, and it is surprisingly written with a fountain pen. The characters are strong and vigorous, and they are quite beautiful

After finishing, I felt completely at ease, and I neatly signed at the bottom of the letter: Your dear friend: He Man.

"A full harvest of true friendship, I am for everyone, everyone is for me, the realm is very high, and it is worth persisting!"

"Let's go have the couple's set meal!" she turned around and said softly, a bit shyly.

You write it for him yourself! I am puffing my cheeks while blowing on the milk tea

In fact, going out with Xiaorui and the others is not particularly challenging; it's just that they walk ahead while I count my steps behind them. I did this kind of thing much more during the summer vacation of my high school graduation year

When I spotted the footnote, this time I couldn't keep the chewing gum in my mouth, and it spectacularly sprayed out again

As I ran out of the hot water room, I turned my head and secretly glanced over. In the distance, that sunny, doll-like face was coldly smiling at me. Upon noticing that I was looking back at him, he slightly squinted his eyes.

How blissful it is, I sit on the bed, puncturing each milk tea, taking a sip from one, and then lining them up in a row, feeling a great sense of accomplishment as if I have completed a mission

I saw these two people propping themselves up together, resembling meatballs skewered with sweet and spicy sauce, one fat and one thin, both looking at me indignantly

Then still solemnly signed: Your dear friend ... ... He Man.

Xiao Feng appeared somewhat disappointed, but did not force me; she merely smiled awkwardly, holding the water bottle, turning back with each step as she went to fetch water

Ah? I heard the mournful voice of Xiao Feng

With a bold stroke, I wrote one hundred words about today's cafeteria meals, plus another one hundred words on the class schedule, and finally added some of my own blessings totaling fifty words. Counting it all up, there were two hundred and fifty words, which finally satisfied me. In the place for the signature, I scratched my head and carefully wrote: Your dear friend: He Man.

"What you wrote, if you get sick in the future, I will have her secretly prescribe you medicine, no charge, she is a nurse!" Xiao Feng replied shyly to me

Student Ye actually wrote a letter! I handed the letter to her, and she was so moved that she was on the verge of shedding tears of joy. This child is so simple and cannot express her excited emotions, so she simply stuffed a cup of milk tea into my hands, saying: "You drink, go ahead and drink, it's all for you!"

I believe that when he receives this letter, he will be as happy as I am! I suddenly feel that writing letters indeed has many advantages over communicating via email.

The slow-witted finger-bending, counting their relationships, it turns out their feelings are as intricate as nine twists and thirteen bends, too profound!

He continued to smile sarcastically: "Is it that your body is disabled and you can't stand?"

The letter was placed on the table. After some contemplation, I felt that it was not enough, so I took out another sheet of paper and drew a sketch of my favorite beautiful woman comic, which I also included. On it, I wrote: "This drawing is dedicated to my dear friend Ye Chaoling"

I was knocked forward by her massive size, my body involuntarily tumbling like a set of dominoes towards the boy in front of me

Why should we let ! '' Oh dear, the voices of the two of you are surprisingly unified.

"You are doing it on purpose... You are calcium deficient, you are disabled, you have mental barriers..." This is so uncreative, this fat girl is completely plagiarizing

"He is full, drink milk tea!" I saw Xiao Feng walking in with a bag full of milk tea.

I am at a loss for words; debating has never been my strong suit

Auntie's face twitched, seemingly not troubled by this matter

She was startled by my actions and was unable to speak for a long time

As is well known, I can no longer even twitch the corners of my mouth when I tell jokes

As soon as the letter was finished, Xiao Feng joyfully ran out holding it up. I felt completely at ease; a life where I don't even need to send my own letters is truly a perfect life

When the third letter arrived, he began to stop writing his own schedule reports in a monologue style. He also included some interesting anecdotes from his daytime activities in the letter

A long time later, she replied to me: "I have a good friend from high school whom I have always had a crush on. I hope to know more about him, but he never keeps in touch with people he knows. You, being somewhat like a stranger, I think should be able to..."

However, Xiao Rui and that boy were laughing so heartily that they seemed to be in a flurry, and then the two exchanged a lingering gaze filled with affection, ultimately intertwining their fingers in a moment of restrained intimacy

Ye Chaoling's replies came swiftly, almost one letter per day

Xiao Feng's enthusiasm continues unabated; I estimate that I will be completely consumed by her passion

Grain Buds

Not only was I not frozen to death by his piercing gaze, but I was also crushed by his arrogance

The paper is filled with the graceful strokes of dragons and phoenixes; even I, upon glancing at it, admire myself. This poignant style and flamboyant tone make me truly fear that Ye Chaoling, upon reading the letter, would worship me.

You must continue to keep in touch with him and reply to his letter She looked at me with a sense of grievance

For example, if one loses their stance while standing at attention, the time will be extended

Xiao Rui is too kind; in fact, classmates should not be so calculative with each other. I nodded more firmly and said, "It doesn't matter, as long as we can have enough to eat"

Everyone likes to bring me along; firstly, it creates the illusion of a pure friendship between one man and two women, and secondly, having me around usually helps to ease the awkward atmosphere

I summoned my courage and stood there, fiercely locking eyes with him. His brows raised in surprise, seemingly astonished by my fearless gaze. Then, I saw him take a small step in my direction, which startled me immediately. I spat at him viciously and, not daring to look at his expression, ran away in a flash

Here is your letter

Ah? You are actually using kerosene in the dormitory! The aunt shouted angrily

Xiao Rui silently turned her head away, finally giving up on communicating with me

That night, recalling this matter, I could not contain my inner indignation. I opened the letter again and wrote a remarkably passionate three hundred words. The letter concluded with: I have no hot water to use today; in fact, a cold shower is quite good. This sentence ended abruptly with an overwhelming sense of sadness

It is so tragic and infuriating, must I just stand in the middle like a sandwich cookie? The more I think about it, the more tragic and furious I become. Unfortunately, I cannot come up with any more vicious words to retaliate. After a moment of daze, I eventually ran away, clanging my water bottle.

"What are you doing? I haven't lit candles privately this week!" I raised my hand in fear

"Duck blood vermicelli, it's very cheap!" she repeated in utter shock

I suddenly felt as if time had reversed by fifty years; everything from the letter paper in my hands, the handwriting of the fountain pen, to the titles we addressed each other in the letter, all gave me a sense of unreality

This retro-styled mode of communication is actually quite good

The faces of both of them immediately darkened, and Xiao Rui even shyly stomped her foot.

I held the water bottle, silently enduring for a full five minutes, before finally unable to hold back my rebuttal: "I lack calcium, I am disabled... I have obstacles in my heart! So what if I do... I... I... did it on purpose!"

I happily turned the letter over and over, reading it several times, when suddenly his pair of pitch-black, bright eyes floated into my mind, causing a momentary daze

The girl with a chubby figure speaks eloquently, while the handsome guy in front, with his cold, piercing gaze, truly embodies a blend of brightness and melancholy

"Heman, do you still want to have dinner with us?" Xiaorui said, blushing and winking at me.

Of course we should eat, I am still hungry. Is it that Xiaorui is too shy to speak up again? Well, since I am the one who is hungry, it feels less awkward for me to say it, so I clearly told her: "I am hungry, let's go eat together!"

He Man, be serious! Oh my, Xiao Feng has actually prepared the envelope, stationery, and even the stamps. I am once again moved by her enthusiasm

I just don't understand, how much joy can my letter bring to this senior? It's quite baffling!

The girl behind me seems to be very impatient, as she always stumbles forward with her rounded figure to nudge me.

Ah... I was wrong, I was wrong! I remembered, in a very innocent defense: "That small kerosene stove in the dormitory is not ours! We have never used it to cook instant noodles!"

I was taken aback and shook my head

It was not until the evening that Xiao Feng returned with a beaming smile, taking my hand and inviting me to dinner