Chapter 2, a fleeting heartbeat is undoubtedly an illusion

The other party, feeling guilty and anxious, with a pale complexion, did not insist on going to the school hospital and left while cursing.

"Well said, brilliantly said!" Xu Jiaojiao clapped her hands in approval as she listened, wishing she could be there in person

Tong Yao asked somewhat uncertainly: "Are you feeling a bit ... ... stiff neck?"

Zeng Yijie did not respond, merely walking silently straight to the lakeside

It seems that he is indeed not suitable for eating today... Tong Yao did not insist, but simply told the waiter: "Please make today's hot pot not too spicy, just the normal level of spiciness."

I? Am I the "scumbag"?" Tong Yao pointed at herself in disbelief

"Clearly, there are three of you..." Xu Jiaojiao wanted to argue further, but was stopped by Tong Yao with a gesture.

Fortunately, there wasn't much of Qiu Qing's belongings, and it was soon packed up. As she pulled her suitcase out of the dormitory door, she softly said, "Thank you, goodbye"

Xu Qing's face flushed red, and she hurriedly lowered her head, yet her gaze could not help but keep darting towards Zeng Yijie. He must be very angry, his hands clenched into fists, the veins on the back of his hands bulging. Xu Qing could not bear it; in a moment of impulsiveness, she exclaimed to Qin Zhan: "You... you are being too excessive in your words!"

The male and female deities of P make their first joint appearance, presenting a diagonal stance; the male deity had just remarked that the female deity was foolish, but in reality, he was defending her... ? ... From top to bottom and from left to right, there are abundant discussion points, how can we not excite the onlookers

Xu Qing was both angry and annoyed. She wanted to say that she was the roommate, but inexplicably felt embarrassed, so she forcefully argued: "Feelings are inherently a matter between two people. Regardless of who it is, if someone barges in and strikes one party dead, then that person must have a problem"

To express her gratitude for Qin Zhan's "helping with a drawn sword," Tong Yao decided to invite him to dinner: "What would you like to eat?"

Ultimately, curiosity triumphed over everything. Xu Jiaojiao, with a bold demeanor, approached a group of classmates who were in discussion and asked, "What were you just saying about Qin Zhan?"

Qin Zhan seemed to foresee the impending tragedy ... However, the most crucial thing at the moment was to draw Tong Yao's attention to his profile. He maintained a posture angled towards Tong Yao, striving to ensure she could see him while also avoiding any deliberate speculation, which was indeed quite challenging

This not only affirms Qin Zhan but also serves as a self-deprecating remark, causing Qin Zhan to feel elated while harboring a slight concern... Meanwhile, Xu Qing is genuinely frightened.

"What a coincidence. If you only heard the ending of the play, I will fill you in on everything else?" Qin Zhan asked with a smile. However, upon closer inspection, one could notice that the muscles in his face were quite stiff.

Indeed. When the weather is cold, they often nest under cars to keep warm. When the car starts, it is very easy to injure them. What we do is, in fact, just a drop in the bucket for them. Tong Yao felt somewhat despondent

"So what?" Xu Jiaojiao murmured softly to Tong Yao

The words "anything goes" still linger in the ears, how could Qin Zhan dare to admit: "I apologize, I dampened your spirits, I am not in good form today"

Later, the two of them went to register together and discovered that they were in the same department, the same class, and the same dormitory, exclaiming that their fate was predetermined. Tong Yao, with great enthusiasm, waved her hand and said, "With me around, Xiao Qing'er must not be bullied in the future."

He helplessly cleared his throat twice and said with a smile, "Since you are a regular, why don't you order something?"

Of course, the above is merely a figment of imagination. The reality is that Qin Zhan was meticulously flipping through the recipe book, from beginning to end, without finding the dual-flavor hot pot. However, Tong Yao thought he was looking for something and enthusiastically called out, "If there's anything you want to eat, just ask me. The chili here is excellent, and every dish is delicious." She appeared to be the very picture of a gracious host.

At that moment, the class bell rang. The two exchanged a glance and, with perfect understanding, rushed back. By the time they settled into their seats, the teacher, who had been focused on the course materials with her head down, also lifted her head.

Tong Yao was taken aback, and then indignantly asked: "Isn't 'scumbag' supposed to apologize? Is he bullying you again? If I had known back then..."

A kind-hearted person excitedly responded: "Tong Yao is in trouble, Qin Zhan stepped forward to fend off the thugs and restore her innocence"

Is this how she thinks of me? Is this how she sees me? What does it mean to be hurt by someone? Is it the people around you? Tong Yao felt a thousand points of hurt.

The crowd erupted

Qin Zhan saw that she was overwhelmed with work, so he took a tissue and wiped the sweat from her forehead: "Why wait until the end to eat this?"

"That day at the KTV, with so many people around, how could it be as if nothing happened? I see it as just that she is good-looking, with a wild and violent personality; otherwise, who could tolerate her?" Zeng Yijie said indignantly

Tong Yao and Xu Jiao Jiao exchanged glances, both understanding that Xu Qing must have overheard quite a bit outside the door

I was indeed quite angry at first. After all, I have known Xu Qing for three years, and we have taken care of and supported each other, which has been quite harmonious... However, the things Qin Zhan said have made me much more clear-headed. Between friends, there should be a certain boundary... I suppose I have intervened too much in her matters, overstepped my bounds, and thus lost the balance

Tong Yao knew that she was not worth it, so she sighed in response

Xu Qing felt a pang of bitterness in her heart, yet she did not dare to argue. She simply followed his words and said: "She has always been like this, self-styled as a chivalrous hero, eager to champion the cause of the oppressed, but in reality, she is merely self-important and quite annoying."

At this moment, after some commotion, Xu Jiaojiao also woke up and asked, "What happened?"

Qin Zhan trembled at her touch, and upon hearing this, he couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth: whether it is a snake or a rat, or perhaps sisters, can she not realize that the person in front of her is a boy?

Tong Yao shook her head: "No, I haven't. However, I have participated in some activities where I provided basic treatment for stray cats and dogs."

Qin Zhan let out a sigh of relief, picked up a slice of lotus root and placed it in the bone dish, focusing intently on picking off the Sichuan peppercorns, chili peppers, bay leaves, and star anise that were stuck to it

Xu Qing ultimately felt somewhat uneasy, deliberately lowering the sound of her packing. Usually, she is also very cautious, but it is not the case that there is absolutely no sound during the entire packing process

As soon as the words were spoken, bursts of laughter erupted from the onlookers. They no longer concealed their amusement, openly reveling in the spectacle. Some even asked Qin Zhan, "It was just a metaphor; do you have a comprehension problem, or are you just looking for trouble yourself?"

Tong Yao poured him a glass of boiled water and sympathetically said: "What a pity, this hot pot is really delicious... However, you’d better pass it through water again before eating."

It looked very appetizing... Qin Zhan couldn't resist and picked up a piece of beef, putting it into his mouth. A strong and spicy flavor instantly filled his mouth, nearly bringing him to tears. He gulped down a few sips of water to suppress it. Meanwhile, Tong Yao, sitting across from him, seemed completely unaware.

Qin Zhan squinted his eyes, and for a moment, he thought of dozens of ways to discuss life with Ren Yue

This serves as a demonstration that in dealing with certain "scumbags," it is necessary to counter violence with violence Xu Jiaojiao gave her a thumbs up

His voice was somewhat loud, and many passersby looked over. Some pointed and whispered secretly, while others simply leaned against a nearby railing to listen to the conversation among the three.

Tong Yao asked in confusion: "What happened?"

Xu Jiao Jiao was walking down the street, occasionally hearing someone mention "Tong Yao" and "Qin Zhan." Ever since the BBS incident, she had become quite sensitive to these two names, instinctively thinking it was yet another aftereffect of that post

Tong Yao was quick-witted and instinctively wrapped one arm around his waist while lifting her leg, perfectly cradling him in a textbook-style princess carry that could easily score a perfect ten

The door was closed, and the dormitory returned to a state of tranquility.

Qin Zhan slipped and was about to fall to the ground, with his attractive right profile facing downwards

God knows, since then, she has not touched the BBS for a long time, enduring for too long

She exuded a sense of satisfaction from head to toe

Spicy... Just now, Qin Zhan, who casually said "anything is fine," has practically dug a pit for himself. However, seeing Tong Yao's eager expression, he felt that even if he had just swallowed a mouthful of bitter herbs, he had to force himself to say: "Great, it sounds delicious"

Xu Qing asked without hesitation: "What a pity?"

The extremely spicy beef meatballs are the signature dish of this restaurant, reputed to have a lasting spiciness rated at five stars. They are offered in limited quantities each day. Those who order this dish, if they can finish it under the personal supervision of the manager, will be listed on the restaurant's "Hero List," which is a supreme honor for many food enthusiasts. Additionally, the restaurant offers a 2% discount for those who dare to try it, resulting in a daily influx of eager customers. The extremely spicy beef meatballs are sold out before regular meal times. Tong Yao has already visited several times; the flavor, oh my, has left a lasting impression on her.

Qin Zhan suddenly recalled a joke: The helplessness of Sichuan people is—alright, let's have a yin-yang hot pot

Just a second before falling, he still wanted to pretend to have a stiff neck... Qin Zhan made a great effort to suppress the impulse to touch his own "dog neck" and asked, "Do you do this often?"

"You haven't studied bone-setting, have you?" Qin Zhan asked

By the lakeside, some stand leaning against the railing, while others stroll leisurely.

As soon as Xu Qing arrived outside the classroom, she no longer held back and scolded him directly: "How could you go behind my back to settle accounts with Yi Jie, causing him to lose face in front of so many people? Now look what you've done, he mistakenly thinks that I was the one who made you do this!"

Tong Yao thought for a moment before recalling the small commotion from a few days ago. To her surprise, after a few days of development, the story had already spawned so many versions. While marveling at everyone's imagination, Tong Yao recounted the events as they had unfolded at that time

Tong Yao's tongue felt numb, and after mumbling for a long time, she finally managed to piece together a foodie insight: "The most delicious should be saved for last, otherwise the hot pot ingredients won't taste good."

Zeng Yijie maintained a distance of about one meter between the two of them, glancing at her sideways: "Go ahead and speak."

In just two or three minutes, Xu Qing quickly returned to her seat with her head down, and then she leaned on the table.

Unfortunately, I never got to eat it; otherwise, I would have exposed that "scumbag" long ago. Tong Yao was invigorated again

In the short time since entering the store, a thin layer of sweat has formed on his forehead, further accentuating his delicate and fair skin, as well as... "sickly sweet".

Qin Zhan, however, seemed completely unaffected, and said in surprise: "I was merely commenting on those who think with their toes; how does that relate to demeanor? Or did you, Classmate Zeng, think of something else?"

Xu Jiao Jiao could not help but let out a cold snort: "Some people only think that love can quench their thirst, willingly hanging on a crooked tree. Before you hang, you must think it through; is that love honey or arsenic? Is that crooked tree rotten at the roots or hollowed out by worms?"

Tong Yao was already prepared for his casual remark of "whatever". Upon hearing this, she momentarily couldn't think of how to respond. However, Qin Zhan quickly adjusted his "channel" and slightly tilted his head to ask, "What do you want to eat? I'm fine with anything." From Tong Yao's perspective looking up, she could see his right cheek at a 30-degree angle, which was said to be his most handsome profile.

Almost the moment he stepped through the door, Qin Zhan was overwhelmed by the strong aroma of chili and Sichuan pepper, causing him to sneeze several times

Qin Zhan nodded: "You are right. To give an example, it's like a turtle pairing with a mung bean; as long as the parties involved are willing, it doesn't matter if the mung bean is trampled, picked, kneaded, or smashed. Bystander A, unable to bear the sight, either spits or takes the whole pot to make a soup, and perhaps the parties in the pot will find mutual understanding and reconcile, thus accumulating merit and achieving a good marriage. In this day and age, even a dog knows to wag its tail at a person when given a bone. However, Tong Yao is truly foolish; she wholeheartedly helps one side, strikes the other side, and then waits for both sides to unite against a common enemy. Bystander A, unable to bear the sight, either spits or takes the whole pot to make a soup, and perhaps the parties in the pot will find mutual understanding and reconcile, thus accumulating merit and achieving a good marriage. In this day and age, even a dog knows to wag its tail at a person when given a bone. However, Tong Yao is truly foolish; she wholeheartedly helps one side, strikes the other side, and then waits for both sides to unite against a common enemy. In mythology, there is a story of a dog biting Lü Dongbin, and in ancient times, there was the story of the Zhongshan wolf biting back at Mr. Nan Guo; I wonder what species it has evolved into now..."

The sunflowers on the balcony stretch their forms under the gentle caress of the breeze, basking in the sunlight

Tong Yao... Xu Qing walked over, sobbing, and grabbed Tong Yao's arm, "Don't stand next to him, this person... something seems off, he scolds anyone he catches."

Qin Zhan coughed again and said, "It's really a pity, my throat doesn't feel very well today... Let's postpone the challenge until I am in better condition."

Qin Zhan looked her up and down, curling his lips into a smile: "When it comes to charm and romantic flair, how can anyone compare to your former classmate? Not only is he romantic, but he also enjoys considerable fortune in love. Just the day before, he was with the campus beauty, and today he has already switched to another. One is as stunning as a peony, while the other is as delicate as a jade flower, both embodying the essence of romance. Your former classmate seems to have it all. Even Xu Zhimo cannot match his ease and confidence in collecting heartthrobs at will"

Seeing Tong Yao's eager expression, Qin Zhan could only look up and ask the heavens, to which the heavens replied with a smile: "It is of your own making"

No need to discuss, we can directly arrange to meet him on the rooftop!

Xu Jiao Jiao felt a sudden jolt in her heart and stopped Tong Yao

The difficulties will be quite significant... However, I hope she can truly stand up bravely as she wishes, taking on all the consequences, rather than acting like an ostrich, retreating at the first sign of trouble—this will eventually leave her with no way to retreat.

Xu Jiao Jiao also lost interest, so she took a comb and began to play with Tong Yao's long hair

Tong Yao did not see these; she thought seriously for a moment and said, "Then let's go eat the spicy hot pot at Yanlin." She had heard that there was a new extremely spicy option, which she had wanted to try for a long time

The room is filled with a strange and awkward atmosphere

In this brief moment of less than a minute, Qin Zhan's heart surged with excitement. ... His future girlfriend was so capable—she could carry him like a princess, was attentive, and could clearly distinguish right from wrong—she did not choose to favor Xu Qing but instead thanked herself ... Qin Zhan said with utmost satisfaction: "Thank you, heroine. How about I treat you to this meal?"

Zeng Yijie was instantly frozen. He hesitated, unwilling to turn his head, but beside him, Xu Qing softly called out to the other person: "The dashing talent Qin Zhan?"

Even when surrounded by ten strong men, Tong Yao, who was not afraid, swallowed hard and stiffly waved her hand, saying: "What a coincidence"

Recalling the past, Tong Yao felt increasingly melancholic: "How did everything change so suddenly?"

After gathering sufficient information, Xu Jiao Jiao returned to the dormitory after her morning exercise and couldn't help but smile when she saw Tong Yao

Xu Jiao Jiao patted the two of them and calmly said, "Let's go outside to talk"

"Yes, it is all a misunderstanding. So... can you pretend that this never happened?" Xu Qing looked at him earnestly and said anxiously, "I, I can also pretend that nothing happened between you and the department beauty, and we can go back to how we were before, okay?"

"Love makes one blind..." Xu Jiaojiao exclaimed, "When Xu Qing was just with that 'scumbag', didn't you say many times that we should have a meal together?"

Zeng Yijie successfully avoided her topic

Zeng Yijie suddenly widened his eyes and said angrily: "Qin Zhan, stop slandering people! There are female classmates nearby; could you please be a little more mindful of your demeanor?"

Tong Yao sighed: "Alas, I have encountered a person of poor character! This Zeng Yijie clearly admitted his mistake at the KTV and promised to apologize to Xu Qing, but unexpectedly, he turned around and changed his attitude completely. He can be considered a fighter among scoundrels."

"Am I really that annoying to her?" Tong Yao looked at Xu Qing's back, speaking in confusion, "Or have I done something wrong? Since the day I met her, whenever she was bullied, I was the one who sought justice for her. Every time it was a lot of effort and trouble, so why does she think today that I am trying to harm her?"

The two engaged in a brief conversation, but Tong Yao remained distracted, responding half-heartedly. When the hot pot arrived, she suddenly perked up, picked up her chopsticks, and stared intently at the broth that was on the verge of boiling.

"Yijie did not mean to say it this way; he is afraid that the campus belle will cause me trouble." Xu Qing bit her lip, striving to suppress her anger, and continued, "We originally still had a chance to reconcile. By doing this, aren't you undermining my position and severing the possibility of us being together?"

Qin Zhan looked her up and down, left and right, and repeatedly said: "What a pity"

The first time Tong Yao met Xu Qing was on the day of the freshman orientation. Xu Qing accidentally bumped her suitcase into someone. She lowered her head and repeatedly apologized, but the other party relentlessly criticized her. Tong Yao pressed down on the other person's wildly waving hand and asked, "Did you injure your muscles or damage your bones? At the end of this road, a left turn will lead you to the campus hospital. Shall we find a doctor to assess it? Should we take an X-ray, get some medication, or consider surgery?"

She decisively declined Qin Zhan's invitation to escort her and have a meal together, turning away. Having practiced martial arts since childhood, Tong Yao always maintained a graceful demeanor, walking lightly and elegantly. As the wind blew, the golden ginkgo leaves swirled around her, gently falling, creating an incredibly beautiful scene

Xu Qing had been emotionally unstable due to the "scumbag" incident and had not slept well, so she was particularly deep in sleep during the break. When her phone rang, it woke Tong Yao, who was sitting right next to her. Upon seeing the caller ID, Tong Yao impatiently hung up the call, but it rang again, and she hung up once more. After hanging up three times, she finally woke Xu Qing and said: "It's the 'scumbag' calling, I hung up for you..."

"Who asked you to meddle? Didn't I tell you not to concern yourself with my affairs?" Xu Qing's voice rose sharply, and her tone became much more piercing, causing the classmates around them who had already woken up to start looking over in their direction

Heaven knows, she was merely passing by. If one must say, she was indeed touched by Qin Zhan's recent actions. However, this was largely due to today's weather—the sky was a rare, pure blue, reflecting the lake's deep azure. When a breeze passed, the rippling waves shimmered lazily under the slanting sun. Qin Zhan was positioned perfectly, the light casting a glow on his face, making him appear tall and graceful, fresh and handsome. Coupled with his righteous demeanor, Tong Yao found herself somewhat entranced. Qin Zhan was positioned perfectly, the light casting a glow on his face, making him appear tall and graceful, fresh and handsome. Coupled with his righteous demeanor, Tong Yao found herself somewhat entranced.

At this moment, a WeChat message came in: Have you never eaten pork, yet have you never seen a pig run?

Xu Qing stole a glance at her, then tugged at her arm and said, "Come a little closer, be careful of him... He just scolded us, and he even called you foolish."

At that moment, the dormitory door was pushed open, revealing Xu Qing, who had not been seen for several days. She wore a cold expression, her face devoid of emotion, and walked straight to her locker to gather her belongings

The murmurs from the side seemed to have grown louder. Zeng Yijie’s complexion had changed from red to pale.

Or she believes that leaving us would bring her more comfort and happiness

At that moment, someone suddenly said from behind: "I was wondering who this was? It turns out to be classmate Zeng who has struck lucky in love..."

What did you say!" Xu Qing suddenly raised her head and shouted at her. Her eyes were red, and tears were welling up in her eyes

Qin Zhan raised his eyebrows slightly, sensing an uneasy intuition, and felt it necessary to provide some clarification: "The situation is as follows, your good roommate..."

Although she was present when Qin Zhan confronted the other two, she did not hear what they said. It was only when Qin Zhan bluntly called her foolish that she realized they were trying to stand up for her. She was contemplating whether to step forward and say something, but she did not expect Qin Zhan to be so skilled with words, cursing without using foul language and attacking without weapons, rendering the two speechless with just a few sentences

"Yijie, wait for me, let me explain." Xu Qing followed Zeng Yijie all the way, repeatedly saying this one sentence.

After Tong Yao carefully confirmed that her hairstyle, clothing, and makeup were all in order, she pinched Xu Jiao Jiao's cheek and said, "My dear consort, what are you plotting?"

You see, you have known me for quite some time now. As for me, I cannot stand injustice and will not hesitate to take action; if I can speak up, I will not hold back. My temperament may be a bit fiery, but that does not mean I enjoy being taken for granted. If you were dissatisfied with me, why didn't you express it earlier? How could I have confronted the cheating man and "cut off the possibility of reconciliation between you two"? And when classmates who witnessed the events defended me, how could you falsely accuse them with such brazen words?

The low mood persisted until the two entered the restaurant

When Tong Yao's tongue went numb, she swallowed a mouthful of extremely spicy beef balls. With one hand, she frantically fanned her tongue, while with the other, she wiped her tears with a tissue, intermittently exclaiming: "Numb! Spicy! Delicious!"

Just as the dormitory door was closing, Xu Jiaojiao let out a sigh and said, "Although it is somewhat awkward to see each other after such a commotion, it is too sudden for her to say she is moving out."

Finally enjoying the vegetables, Qin Zhan felt satisfied: "Yes, it is quite delicious"

Zeng Yijie realized something was amiss, yet at this moment, he chose to remain silent, believing that saying more would only lead to further mistakes

In the description provided by the female character, this is no longer a scenario where the male protagonist saves the female protagonist, but rather one where the male protagonist saves the galaxy. The story is vivid, the details are perfect, as if the narrator were present at the scene when the events unfolded

I was just saying how your personality suddenly became so sharp, almost wrongfully accusing you. "Zeng Yijie snorted and said, "So it was her who was causing trouble! Who does she think she is? The police of the Pacific Ocean?"

Moreover, regardless of how bizarre a "scumbag" may be, at the very least, the principle of "one should not make a joke of a friend's partner" is also her guideline

"The peach blossoms that come knocking are still flowers," Qin Zhan said. "To be honest, despite our same gender and differing views, I have to admit that you are quite enviable at times, truly. As a typical 'scumbag,' you have really succeeded. " He fixed his gaze on Zeng Yijie, his eyes focused and sincere, "In the three hundred sixty professions, a successful 'scumbag' is still a success, isn't it?"

Truly a marvelous species living on the BBS ... Tong Yao thought, suddenly forgetting that she was standing alongside him

Xu Qing was exasperated, tears welling up in her eyes. She realized that Qin Zhan already knew who she was and had overheard a considerable amount of their conversation, leaving her feeling utterly humiliated. Meanwhile, Zeng Yijie had already started cursing: "You are the real bastard!"

Qin Zhan fell silent for a moment and said: "This is already sufficient for them"

Tong Yao patted Xu Jiao Jiao's head and said, "My beloved, rest assured, I will only cherish you from now on"

Tong Yao nodded in agreement

Tong Yao shook her head and said: "Yes, I was originally going to listen to you and not pay attention to this matter anymore, but this Zeng Yijie has gone too far, speaking ill of you in front of the campus belle..." Those words were indeed harsh, and Tong Yao was unwilling to repeat them and hurt Qi Qing again

Still immersed in the joy of easily connecting with Tong Yao, Qin Zhan casually teased, "Isn't it a bit insincere for the host not to choose the menu?"

It is not your fault, but rather Xu Qing is too foolish and naive! Xu Jiaojiao argued, She was captivated by a 'scumbag', went astray, and blindly defended him, just like a 'mindless' girl!

Sigh, what does it mean to be focused on dismantling for a hundred years? Isn't it just you! Tong Yao reflected on her own temperament and couldn't help but laugh.

"It's alright, don't be sad anymore. One does not understand the heart of others without experiencing something. Let's go, just because she isn't attending class, should we also skip it?" Xu Jiao Jiao said with a smile as she hugged her, "With your temperament, if she really encounters trouble later, will you truly be able to turn a blind eye?"

"Qin Zhan, you misunderstood. I am not familiar with this classmate; we just happened to meet here and chat," Zeng Yijie said particularly "frankly" as he wanted to clarify his relationship with Xu Qing. The distance between the two was just right, allowing them to hear each other speak without being mistaken for being ambiguous, which he had calculated well.

If it were usual, Tong Yao would have come up early to comfort Xu Qing. However, now she just stood there, quietly watching.

On the first day of classes after the eleventh holiday, as soon as the class bell rang, everyone immediately collapsed and lay down on their desks to catch up on sleep

Qin Zhan must have overheard the conversation between the two, but it is unclear how much he actually heard

My idol

Tong Yao abruptly shook off Xu Qing and coldly said: "He is not wrong; I am foolish"

We are outsiders and can see things more clearly than Xu Qing. Even if we are just ordinary friends, we still need to remind her. However, she does not recognize the goodwill of others; not only does she ignore our advice, but she also colludes with the 'scumbag' to slander people, which I cannot tolerate. Xu Jiao Jiao was indignant, even more so than the person involved, Tong Yao

Qin Zhan's review: Approved

The two individuals gazed at the entrance, waiting for Xu Qing.

Qin Zhan stood there, watching her receding figure, and thought: such a generous and kind-hearted girl, how could she be portrayed so poorly on the BBS?

Tong Yao patted Xu Qing on the back, but she simply ignored it

Don't hang up! Xu Qing immediately woke up, grabbed her phone, and hurriedly ran out.

The sunlight streamed through the window, adding a touch of warmth to the room

After finishing the meal, Qin Zhan happily followed Tong Yao outside, chatting as he walked: "Thank you for your dinner. I'll treat you tomorrow to express my gratitude for your 'small favor' today"

Only then did Tong Yao hold the chopsticks in her right hand, quickly dipping the slices of meat in the pot seven times, lightly dipping them in the sauce bowl, and before they had a chance to cool down, she filled her mouth with them. After eating the beef and lamb slices, she began to switch to vegetables, bamboo shoots, lotus slices, sweet potatoes, and oil tofu skin. Her movements were swift and fluid, only occasionally pausing for a few seconds to take a sip of water

Upon hearing this, Xu Jiaojiao chuckled and said, "Let's go, it's time for a meal. There is a wonderful song and dance performance in the auditorium this morning"

The two of them spoke ill of the child Yao for quite a while. Xu Qing noticed that Zeng Yijie’s expression had improved somewhat, so she gently asked, "Yijie, shall we make up?"

It is a pity that Tong Yao has unnecessarily worried about her roommate. Classmate Zeng possesses a charming allure, effortlessly winning over a female classmate every few days, clearly enjoying great success. By this reasoning, her roommate is merely a fleeting flower under the hurried hooves, and even if momentarily lost, she would not suffer any significant harm. She takes the initiative, yet it does not seem to earn her any gratitude. He continues to smile, a smile that makes Xu Qing feel uneasy. She takes the initiative, yet it does not seem to earn her any gratitude. He continues to smile, a smile that makes Xu Qing feel uneasy.

Tong Yao looked through the mirror on the table and saw Xu Qing squatting down to pack, feeling quite distressed.

His skin was very fair, with a rosy hue that radiated a translucent beauty. The two rows of eyelashes, trembling in fright, resembled two small fans, quite charming. At this moment, Qin Zhan's features were clear and bright, somewhat handsome, yet unfortunately, he was a "weakling"! Just moments ago, she had thought he was handsome; surely, she must have been blind to think so? Tong Yao sighed as she set him down on the ground

Qin Zhan held his breath and almost couldn't come up for air. He then heard Xu Qing say: "When he saw me standing here with Yi Jie, he immediately started scolding Yi Jie without saying a word, and then he scolded me..." Her sobs gradually turned into weeping

"Qing'er, we know you like him, but you cannot be so blind!" Xu Jiaojiao interjected, unable to hold back, "The explanation of 'scumbag' is completely just a way to fool people, okay? He is playing both sides, having betrayed you first and then getting involved with the campus beauty. If the campus beauty were a sensible person, she would have kicked the 'scumbag' to the curb long ago. How big does his face have to be to dare say that speaking ill of you behind your back is for your own good?"

Qin Zhan nodded thoughtfully and secretly sent a WeChat message to a friend: I maintain a very healthy diet, but my ideal type of girlfriend loves spicy food. What should I do? It's quite urgent, waiting online.

Tong Yao was also quite straightforward. She closed the menu and listed a series of dish names, then said: "Also, give me an order of extremely spicy beef balls, serve them when we are almost done with the hot pot. Qin Zhan, do you want to give it a try?"

The dormitory was originally a four-person room, but one individual did not check in due to special circumstances, leaving only three residents. Now, with another person having left, it feels quite empty.

"It's just a small effort, no need for that." Tong Yao stared at him for quite a while, then said, "It seems that the scare just now has cured your stiff neck, so my unique skills won't be needed after all." There was an unspoken sense of regret in her words

"You can't possibly not eat spicy food, can you?" Every time she looked up, she saw the other person struggling with the lotus root slices. Tong Yao frowned, realizing that something was amiss.

The opponent is too weak, and life inevitably feels a bit lonely... Qin Zhan thought with a sense of emotion yet satisfaction. As he walked towards the crowd, he looked up and saw Tong Yao standing on the outskirts, leaning against a ginkgo tree. At the moment he looked up, she was about to leave in a hurry. Qin Zhan called out: "Tong Yao."

The onlookers expressed their sentiments for a while, and then heard the male idol clearing the area, saying: "Alright, everyone disperse, disperse."

Qin Zhan made every effort to calm himself down, yet he could not help but feel a bit flushed.

"You know how much I like you, so how could I possibly let Tong Yao take revenge on you?" Xu Qing explained with red eyes, "If it weren't for you telling me, I would have confronted her, and I would still be kept in the dark..."

After laughing, Tong Yao said seriously: "Thank you very much today, but please do not interfere in the matters between Xu Qing and the 'scumbag' anymore. Let's keep our eyes off it, shall we?"

They have never gathered together because Xu Qing is worried that if they meet, you will steal her boyfriend, which is why she has been delaying it repeatedly

My male god, Qin Zhan

When it was time to eat, Qin Zhan suddenly understood Tong Yao's prior admonition: "When it really comes to eating, I am afraid myself. You should eat your own."

"Inversion of black and white," "biting back," "the wicked complain first"... Countless words flashed through Qin Zhan's mind as he pondered which would be the most effective to counterattack.

After walking a considerable distance, Tong Yao noticed and frequently glanced at Qin Zhan, hesitating to speak. Qin Zhan, feeling greatly satisfied, calmly posed an enticing question: "What’s wrong?"

Thank you for your concern, but I will handle my own matters. Xu Qing said without any gratitude, Please do not meddle in my affairs anymore! Whether I like him, dislike him, or whether I want to be with him, please do not interfere any longer! After saying this, she turned around and ran away

Tong Yao ate with great enjoyment, her mood lifted. She instinctively placed her hand on his back, but immediately withdrew it, laughing awkwardly as she said, "My hand slipped; I considered you as my sister."

Tong Yao chuckled and said: "The 'scumbag' is calling, he must be here to apologize to Qing'er"

Faint whispers from the onlookers could still be heard

Xu Jiao Jiao could no longer maintain her composure. With Tong Yao's skills, whether it be a bully or a thug, the unfortunate one should be the other party upon encountering her, right? If Tong Yao could restrain herself and reduce the scope of harm even a little, it would be a blessing.

"Fine, she won't attend class either, most likely to confront that 'scumbag' in person," Xu Jiaojiao said with frustration.

Xu Qing said angrily: "You don't understand Yijie, so why do you say that about him? Liking someone is a matter between two people; why do you have to meddle? Is it that you can't stand to see us happy?"

Do you really think that a "scumbag" will reconcile with her

The gaze of the crowd is quite sharp

Tong Yao discovered that the people around her indeed dispersed obediently

Tong Yao then took two deep breaths, joyfully saying to him: "We arrived early today, and we can still catch the limited edition extremely spicy beef meatballs"

I would like to inquire, what is the situation regarding the recent rumor that "Qin Zhan saved Tong Yao"? Xu Jiao Jiao suppressed a laugh, asking, "Isn't the subject and object reversed?"

Xu Qing's breathing suddenly became heavy, her face alternating between red and white. She looked at Tong Yao with a mix of sadness and anger, then turned and ran away. Zeng Yijie gently called out to her and followed after.

Qin Zhan was just about to close his phone when another WeChat message came in: "Treat the symptoms, and bind her with her appetite"

After a short while, the WeChat notification sound rang out. Qin Zhan saw Ren Yue's reply: "Accompany her once, and that will be enough. After a while, you will get used to it."

Xu Jiao jiao nodded, glanced at the empty bed of Xu Qing, and said: "Yao'er, from now on it will only be the two of us relying on each other."

Everything is just right

Xu Qing remained silent, merely quickening her movements.

Tong Yao pretended to think for a moment and said: "I probably listened for about 30 seconds? A minute? Or a minute and a half? In any case, I heard everything I was supposed to hear." Naturally, this also included Qin Zhan's remark, "Tong Yao is really foolish."

Do you know what the "scumbag" and the campus belle said about you back then? Tong Yao, filled with rage, laughed mockingly and recounted their conversation in full: "You ask me why I must intervene? Well, let me tell you. We are roommates, we are good sisters. Can you stand by and listen to others insult your sister like that? My answer is—no! If someone is bullied, just reason with them; if they don't listen, then fight back! We are roommates, we are good sisters. Can you stand by and listen to others insult your sister like that? My answer is—no! If someone is bullied, just reason with them; if they don't listen, then fight back! It's not that I can't stand to see you two together, but I can't stand to see you being treated poorly!

Haha! Who made you so beautiful that it causes concern? It is also possible that Xu Qing has long known that "scumbags" come with their own scummy attributes, and when faced with someone like her who has been depressed and insecure for a long time, it is normal for her to feel lost for a while. Xu Jiaojiao joked around, striving to dispel Tong Yao's gloominess.

Tong Yao pondered over this matter repeatedly, sighed, and said: "Let her be. After all, she can love whoever she wants in the future; I can no longer manage that."

Qin Zhan felt comforted by the other person's thoughtfulness