Chapter 1, Renting a House

Luo Youqian belatedly realized that there really was none—this was in the basement, with only the worry of going down the stairs

Chen Cheng glanced at him, curled the corners of his lips, and slightly bent the corners of his eyes, then turned around and stood still in front of him

Mr. Luo, are you coming out to have fun tonight

He brushed off the white ash from his back, pocketed his hands, and walked away

He took a bunch of keys off the wall and threw them to Luo Youqian, who caught them steadily

Then there is no worry about climbing the ladder

A young man, dressed in a loose black pullover hoodie, is squatting in front of the steps of a lecture hall, with a cigarette pinched between his fingertips

Luo Youqian raised an eyebrow nonchalantly

The profile picture features a young woman from behind, slender and striking. She is wearing a bright yellow tank top and a soft beige knitted skirt. Her light brown long hair flows smoothly down her back, and her slender, straight calves are visible. On her exposed wrist, there is a faint tattoo.

Luo Youqian raised his eyebrows nonchalantly and said, "What is there to respond to?"

Luo Youqian curled his lips, feeling that the milk candy girls were being overly chatty. He cupped his hands around his mouth, exhaled, and frowned

A loose long T-shirt that can accommodate three people, barely covering the upper thighs, should be paired with black sports shorts underneath, flip-flops on the feet, and a black hat turned upside down on the head

Let us go, I will take you there

The boy nicknamed "He Pang" is named He Ming. He rummaged through his pocket and managed to pull out a yellow-wrapped milk candy.

He Ming glanced at him sideways, understanding what was bothering him, and patted his shoulder: "Home is where the heart is, home is where the heart is"

"Renting a house? Sure, I can still come to visit you often in the future." He Ming continued to smile without any irritation, shaking his clothes to get the candy wrapper out.

He walked out of the dilapidated building with his head down, texting at the same time

Luo Youqian and He Ming pushed open the back door of the classroom and swaggered in just like that

Luo Youqian was taken aback for a moment, let out a cold snort, and looked down at her from his height: "Lead the way."

Luo Youqian followed closely

Even though he was acting foolishly at this moment, Luo Youqian was still completely stunned after entering the room—how could there still be such a dilapidated place in the 21st century

Is the transportation convenient

Moreover, this price and cost-performance ratio are already the most suitable ones observed.

Another piece of information

"Fat boy, let's make a bet. If she is a beauty, I will treat you to a meal"

As soon as the information was sent, the class bell rang, filling the entire campus with a lively atmosphere. Some students who had not yet returned to their classrooms were not in a hurry, leisurely strolling in the corridor

Operate

The voice is indifferent: "Hi, fart."

Luo Youqian and He Ming followed behind a group of people, and a few acquaintances turned around to chat for a moment.

Roommate rental: well-ventilated with north-south orientation, convenient transportation, no worries about climbing stairs, harmonious neighborhood

He leaned against the wall, took out his phone from his pocket, and opened the rental information

Upon arriving at the designated location, Luo Youqian looked around and noticed a woman under the tree

Is the house equipped with a private bathroom? When can I move in?

Chen Cheng stepped forward and patted Luo Youqian on the shoulder. It was then that he noticed the tattoo on her wrist, an unknown symbol that resembled the secret insignia of some cult organization

Brother, the monthly rent for this apartment complex is around 7,000 to 8,000. If you can't endure hardship, you might as well go home. There's no need to rush into experiencing life.

Chen Cheng glanced at Luo Youqian and gave him a slight nod of his chin

The figure is not discernible; apart from the legs being slightly thinner and straighter, all other parts are concealed beneath the T-shirt

The yellow one is the key to the main door, and the silver one is the key to your bedroom

Luo Youqian bent down to pick up the candy wrapper and threw it into the trash can, saying: "I guess I need to find a roommate, since I don't plan to go back anyway, and the money in my card won't last long."

Luo Youqian: "Isn't the location that small community in front?"

Luo Youqian's fingers brushed over the key, and he frowned slightly: "Is it well-ventilated from north to south?"

Chen Cheng glanced at him and said, "Outside, there are all Ofo bikes"

With his long legs resting on the table leg, he stood up, causing the table leg to emit a harsh sound as it scraped against the floor. He then walked away without looking back, nearly causing the already burdened door to meet its heroic demise.

Yes

Before reaching Class 8 of the third year of high school, the clear sound of English listening exercises could be heard. On a hot day at the beginning of summer, it only added to the discomfort, as everyone in the classroom lay listlessly on their desks.

After 20 minutes, the listening session concluded

Independent bathroom, it can be done today, but are you a man

Neighborhood Harmony

Success!

He Ming on the other end of the phone laughed like a dog, almost drooling, responding while laughing.

How old are you

After a while, Luo Youqian suddenly realized that he seemed to have entered a slum. After bypassing the nearby residential area, a dilapidated building appeared before his eyes

He picked up the candy and tore it open with his mouth, squeezing it with his thumb to shove it into his mouth, biting down directly. The overwhelming taste of milk was nauseating, and the softened milk candy stuck to his teeth. He poked his gums with the tip of his tongue, exhaling heavily in frustration

He Ming exclaimed, "Wow! Beautiful!"

At this moment, the woman across from him looked up from her phone screen and gazed in his direction

Luo Youqian shifted slightly in his sleep, resting his arm on his arm. He sat in the last row, without a deskmate, occupying two desks by himself

Whenever I think of those unpleasant matters, it feels as if I have stepped into a foul-smelling mire, seeping into my skin, causing wrinkled folds to emerge, repulsive

She leisurely replied, "Children like you should still experience more hardships."

Ugly woman? I will treat you to dinner tonight, I will take a shower and come out.

A few boys just returned from the basketball court, drenched in sweat, making a thunderous noise as they dribbled the basketball.

Everyone remains calm and acts as if they have not heard the class bell

In the blue-white haze, the youth is already on the verge of manhood, with the contours of his profile emanating a sense of estrangement

Luo Youqian let out a long breath, suppressing the anger that was about to burst forth.

How is it that your female roommate is less attractive to you than I am?

Luo Youqian took off his school uniform jacket, wearing a pair of jeans on the lower half, and quite ostentatiously sported a pair of tea-colored gradient sunglasses perched on his nose, with a suitcase beside him

Luo Youqian scoffed, amusingly furrowing his brow, shifted to a more comfortable position leaning against the wall, and, not in a hurry to respond, turned his head to speak.

Luo Youqian smiled lightly, ruffled his hair, and boldly pulled out a chair to sit down, while Chen Cheng leaned against the wall with his arms crossed, facing him

A light laugh from He Ming reached my ears: "Click on her profile picture and take a look, she seems to be a beauty, Luo Ye is in for some good fortune."

Luo Youqian stood with his arms crossed on the opposite side of the street, watching for a while, yet he could not discern whether this woman could be considered a beauty or not

This girl walks like others, light and airy, appearing to lack strength

Chen Cheng took a enamel cup from the simple shelf table, poured in the already boiled and cooled water, drank it all in one go, and then casually wiped his mouth.

Chen Cheng said softly: "Hmm"

After school, the setting sun spreads its hues across the sky, enveloping the sultry and humid air of late summer, boldly laying itself behind the towering skyscrapers

"Are you going home today?" the chubby man raised his eyebrows in surprise

6 PM

Is it possible at the age of 12

"No reply." Luo Youqian stood up; he had a rugged appearance with well-proportioned features. At present, his brows were slightly furrowed, easily ignited.

The true shadow assassin

However, it has not been taken care of at all, which makes it appear somewhat untidy

Hmm. Chen Cheng shamelessly responded without changing his expression

He is very tall, reaching out to wave away the lingering smell of smoke in the air

The advertisement is located in a residential area near the school. Although it is not considered excellent, it is nonetheless clean

Come, what is suitable to come over, I will take you there

After scrolling for more than ten minutes, either the prices were too high or the locations were too far from the school. My fingers swiftly glided across the screen when suddenly my gaze shifted, and I pulled back.

With slender fingers pinching the cigarette butt, he expertly extinguished it: "He PANG, do you have any sugar?"

Luo Youqian paused his fingertips on the edge of the phone and opened the chat interface

It is likely that they guessed such a boring person would not be a significant figure, and over there, they did not ask anything else, simply responding directly

Her appearance... She was not wearing any makeup, and her lip color was so pale that it made her look unwell, yet it was evident that she was a complete beauty in the making

After the agreement was made, Luo Youqian casually raised his chin, crossed one arm over his chest, and pressed buttons on his phone with the other hand

Is there?

Luo Youqian let out a soft chuckle; when he smiled, his previously cold and distant eyes suddenly became lively, and with a gentle sweep of his brows and eyes, there was an unspoken allure to him.

Luo Youqian: "... ... Is this here?"

There is no chewing gum left, how about this one

In a little while, when I return to the classroom, I will be caught by Old Cen and will have to be scolded for several minutes, which is quite annoying

Fat boy, come out in the evening

Luo Youqian showed no reaction and indifferently closed the image, saying: "Who knows what the front looks like"

At first glance, her facial features undoubtedly mark her as a beauty, one whose face could be immediately recognized even in a crowd. However, her attire of oversized shorts and flip-flops lacks any sense of aesthetic appeal

The term "south-north ventilation" refers to the small windows at both ends of the corridor, which are as small as light bulbs

The smell of smoke is too strong

He Ming hung on him, leaning over to look at the phone screen

He lazily raised his chin, his pitch-black eyes calmly sweeping over the stout figure standing in front of him, then took a deep breath, his hand holding the cigarette hanging down by his side.

Luo Youqian estimated that the other party would not reply immediately. Just as he was about to put his phone away, it vibrated with a response from the other party

Well

He Ming had never seen him being frugal with his money before. He immediately widened his eyes and said, "No way, Master Luo, are you really planning never to go back again?"

Putting down his phone, Luo Youqian took out another cigarette and placed it in his mouth. With one hand, he cupped the lighter and lit the cigarette, a cluster of light illuminating against the backdrop of the encroaching dusk

He raised his hand to pull open He Ming's collar and threw the candy wrapper inside: "Get lost, I rent a place to live"