wavenovel Chapter 37 Qiqi's Layers of Tricks
Chapter 37 Qiqi's Layers of Tricks
Before we knew it, the National Day holiday was coming to an end.
At times like these, the frequency of one particular meme suddenly surges: "Behave yourself! Go back to XX University! jpg"
Of course, college students should not be generalized.
Returning to school brings different feelings: some are reluctant to leave, while others are eager to go...
"Clang!"
A girl wearing a light gray hooded sweatshirt kicked open the dormitory door, her straight and shapely legs showing off their perfect curves against the backdrop of cropped jeans.
"Yueyue! I'm back!"
Shi Yuqi pulled up her sunglasses, gave a thumbs-up, and smiled.
"Kiki~ I missed you so much!"
Jian Yueying opened her arms and went to meet her...
Then, bypassing Shi Yuqi, he expertly grabbed the large bag of snacks on the suitcase behind her.
"My fondness for Wuhu and Xiapu, and also for butterfly pastries! They're all my favorites!"
"Yueyue, why are you like this? I'm so sad."
Shi Yuqi clutched her chest. "Is our friendship worth less than a bag of seaweed?"
Jian Yueying clenched her fist, her face resolute: "How could that be, Qiqi? The weight of friendship cannot be compared to a bag of seaweed!"
"Ah, Yueyue still loves me after all~~"
"So I took three packs~~~"
"Damn it! I'll beat you up!"
After some playful banter, Jian Yueying helped Shi Yuqi pack her luggage.
This semester, only the two girls in dormitory 520 are living together, as their two other roommates are studying abroad on exchange programs.
One of them, Xu Mengyao, majored in a minor language jointly offered by Chinese and foreign universities. As a result, she was sent to Southeast Asia to watch monkeys baring their teeth during her sophomore year.
Another one is Fu Shuangning, who studies applied physics and was accepted into an exchange program at MIT, making her even more outstanding.
Although they live apart, the four sisters still video chat every week to keep in touch, and sometimes they even watch sports together. During the National Day holiday, Shi Yuqi gave them a taste of watching a game live via live stream.
The student dormitories at Xiangda University are chosen by the students themselves. The reason why the four of them were able to get together is mainly because of their shared love for badminton.
However, the phenomenon of four students having four different majors was unique to their class—by Lin Xiang's class, students could only choose freely within their chosen major.
Otherwise, firstly, it would be difficult to manage, and secondly, no one would know what a bunch of geniuses with special expertise would do when they got together. Last year, we found out that a dormitory with a bunch of geniuses was trying to develop nuclear weapons... If they could get the key materials, they might actually have succeeded.
After a flurry of activity, the two sat down to chat and rest.
When talking about the dinners during the National Day holiday, Jian Yueying couldn't help but chuckle.
"You have no idea how funny that day was! By the end of the meal, Xu Yue and Teacher Wang were both drunk and insisted on becoming sworn brothers."
Teacher Wang asked Xu Yue why he looked so worried, and said something like, "Life is just a dream, why bother being bothered by worldly affairs?"
Xu Yue sighed and said, "You're too young. You'll understand when you're my age. We're all laughing so hard."
"You're so lucky to have such a small club with both Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong."
Shi Yuqi chuckled and commented, then eagerly asked, "What about the junior?"
"Brother Lin Xiang, he's always been a man of few words. And he seems a bit absent-minded? Like he's always thinking about something."
Jian Yueying rested her chin on her hand as she reminisced.
"However, he stopped to look at his phone for a while, and then he was much more energetic when he continued eating."
I guess he might not have gotten into the zone at first, and only warmed up later?
Yeah, maybe that's how experts eat.
"I see~"
Shi Yuqi's eyes curved into crescents, as if she were also recalling that time, and the corners of her mouth gradually turned up.
"Speaking of which, we really have to rely on Brother Lin Xiang to carry us this time. Although he seems aloof, when it comes to actually getting involved, I never expected him to single-handedly catch Fatty Tiger!"
When Lin Xiang was mentioned, Jian Yueying did not hold back her praise.
"You have no idea how heavy the net bag that Dandan bought was. It took two girls from the other groups to lift it up."
That day, he carried Fat Tiger back with a blank expression, looking like a god of war.
When the principal came to inspect later, he heard about this and specifically praised your junior for his outstanding skills!
"Yeah, I told you, this junior is a really nice guy. Don't let his quiet nature fool you; he always takes his promises very seriously and does his best to fulfill them."
Shi Yuqi ate the seaweed and smiled knowingly.
"If there are any similar events in the future that can earn you extra points, please ask Yueyue to mentor the younger students as well!"
"Absolutely! Even without you saying it, I would... wait a minute."
Seeing Shi Yuqi's obviously strange smile, Jian Yueying frowned and her mouth gradually widened.
"You little brat, Qiqi! I knew you weren't being so polite! You wouldn't even come when I invited you to dinner. So you're just trying to make me feel bad for you by helping your junior rank up!"
"Huh? You can't say that. I left because I had a match to watch."
"Nonsense! You bought a ticket for the semi-finals; the qualifying rounds hadn't even started the day you left!"
"And there are also official duties of the Badminton Association—"
"You basically finalized that before you went! The other details were settled after watching the match; there wasn't much going on those two days. Don't think I don't know!"
"hey-hey."
Shi Yuqi tried to get away with it by acting cute, "Don't you have a lot of connections, baby~"
"Is this Kiki's elaborate scheme? Is this still the Kiki I know?"
While reminiscing, Jian Yueying also took away a bag of Xiapu sentimental items.
"What else could I say? For my junior's awards and honors, and for Qiqi's happiness, I had no choice but to agree."
"What do you mean, my happiness!"
Shi Yuqi straightened up as if her tail had been stepped on.
"Yueyue, you're talking nonsense again!"
"What nonsense are you spouting? Isn't it because you care so much about your junior's affairs? You're like steamed buns—you dare to do it but not admit it?"
"Xiao Xiang has been teaching me to play basketball very diligently. As his senior in the same department, isn't it normal for me to take care of him in terms of studies and life? It's just a matter between good friends..."
"Oh right, you're just good friends."
Jian Yueying interrupted the spellcasting directly.
"Completely innocent! With a clear conscience!"
Shi Yuqi wanted to retort, but for some reason she couldn't open her mouth. Her face turned a little red, like a green cherry tomato.
Jian Yueying knew when to stop, suppressing a laugh as she gently smoothed things over with her best friend.
"It just so happens that the media converging department recently asked us to film a promotional vlog for our club. There's a small amount of comprehensive evaluation and labor fee involved, so I thought I'd bring my brother Lin Xiang along. Actually, I would have asked him anyway, since he was the one who did the main work, and he's handsome and photogenic."
"Thank you, Yueyue! May you be generous and prosperous!"
Shi Yuqi immediately switched to a cheerful expression, "I'll treat you to a meal sometime!"
"Hehe, then you can treat me properly when you succeed. I want to eat all-you-can-eat Wagyu beef!"
"Success what? I don't understand."
"You don't understand, right? A few girls from that club just happened to ask me for Lin Xiang's WeChat... Haha, no, no, I was wrong!"
Seeing Shi Yuqi straighten up as if her tail had been stepped on and reach out to pinch herself, Jian Yueying couldn't help but burst into laughter.
However, just as she was about to continue teasing him, Shi Yuqi glanced at her phone, her eyes suddenly brightened, and she abruptly pulled her hand back.
"Hey? Kiki, where are you going?"
"My junior heard I was back and bought me some snacks and drinks. I'm going to pick them up! Excuse me, Yueyue~"
"???"
Jian Yueying's smile froze as she watched Shi Yuqi rush out of the dormitory.
Even though I'm the one who already has a partner, I still feel sour, like I've eaten a lemon.
At that moment, she suddenly felt like calling out those three words that Xu Yue often said!
……
Lin Xiang: "From my observation, the senior students usually buy taro boba flavored milk tea the most, accounting for 58%, and they prefer less sugar and no ice. The frequency is about once a week."
Lin Xiang: "The last time my senior drank this milk tea was the day before she left, which is 5 days ago, so it's quite close."
Lin Xiang: "So I bought her this flavor of milk tea, I think she'll like it, right?"
Lin Xiang stood downstairs at Yuehua Garden, typing with a slight frown.
I was careless; I should have asked Zhao Hao before leaving. Now that the purchase is complete, isn't it a bit too late to ask?
Zhao Hao, who always responded instantly, remained silent for a full ten seconds after receiving this message.
Zhao Hao: "No???"
Zhao Hao: "You're really paying attention! Do you usually observe people this closely?"
Lin Xiang: "Didn't you teach me this?"
Lin Xiang: "Scratching head (image)"
Lin Xiang found Zhao Hao's behavior inexplicable. He had clearly taught Lin Xiang various social skills, yet now he was making a fuss over nothing.
—For example, Lin Xiang never used this emoji before, thinking it was unnecessary. Later, he realized that using it appropriately could liven up the conversation, so he stole one from Zhao Hao.
Zhao Hao: "…………"
Zhao Hao: "It's fine."
Zhao Hao: "Actually, what drink you buy is no longer important to you, nor are social skills. Just be yourself."
Lin Xiang: "Why isn't it important anymore?"
Lin Xiang raised an eyebrow, thinking that Zhao Hao's head looked a bit pointed, even though he had previously emphasized the importance of social skills to him.
Well, Zhao Hao must have his reasons for saying that.
As Lin Xiang pondered, he saw through the glass that the girl darted downstairs, swiped her access card, and then ran up to him.
"Xiao Xiang! Long time no see!"
"Senior, it's been a long time."
Lin Xiang handed her the milk tea.
"Did you buy this for me?"
"Yes. Senior, you must be tired from your long journey."
"Thank you~ I have something for you too!"
Shi Yuqi took the milk tea, then quickly looked down and fumbled around, finally pulling out a shiny little thing.
Lin Xiang looked closely and saw that it was a keychain with his own Q version image: his expressionless face had been transformed into something cute by her ingenious modification, and the words "Master" were prominently written on his jersey, making the whole thing quite comical.
She also specially designed the image on the back, instead of simply printing the front and back as a mirror image.
"How is it?"
"So cute."
"Hehe, I ordered a batch to send to the audience who check in and out of the Freshman Cup. They have all kinds of expressions and poses~ This zero sample is for you."
"Yes, yes, I will keep it safe."
Lin Xiang nodded seriously and hung the keychain on the zipper on the side of the ball bag.
Shi Yuqi noticed that the keychain she had given her before was also hanging there. The two little figures were now right next to each other, and their little mouths, which were sucking on straws, couldn't help but curl up.
Lin Xiang smiled when he saw this.
It seems the senior student really loves this flavor of milk tea. Well, at least he didn't buy the wrong one.
Just as the two were about to have another conversation, Lin Xiang suddenly noticed a dark figure silently walking towards them.
The newcomer had handsome features, and his eyes, hidden beneath his short, cropped cap, were both calm and sharp—it was Ling Ye.
He wore a navy blue jersey with a light black jacket over it, paired with loose-fitting dark black trousers, making him appear slim and tall, exuding a cold and unapproachable aura.
However, in his left hand he was carrying a bulging plastic bag filled with colorful snacks, including various candies, crispy rice crackers, and several other snacks that Lin Xiang had never seen before, creating a strange contrast.
"Brother Ye!"
Shi Yuqi's eyes brightened, and her smile became natural and joyful. "You're back too?"
Lin Xiang, however, understood another layer of meaning: it seemed that Ling Ye had also gone out during the National Day holiday, but he wondered where he had gone.
However, he is the company president, so it's understandable that he's busy.
"I brought this for you."
Ling Ye nodded and handed the plastic bag to Shi Yuqi.
"Thank you, Brother Ye~"
Shi Yuqi stretched out her hands, smiled, and patted the package.
"I'm leaving now."
Ling Ye seemed to have only come to deliver snacks, without lingering at all. However, before leaving, he gave Lin Xiang a deep look.
Lin Xiang looked back without flinching until he left.
That look seemed to carry a hint of scrutiny and warning—could it be that Ling Ye was secretly observing him, judging whether he was worthy of joining the school team?
Seeing himself handing milk tea to his senior, he felt he was wasting time on unimportant people, so he adopted this senior's posture to remind himself that he should remain pure in his pursuit of badminton.
Lin Xiang shrugged, understanding the situation to some extent, but didn't take the incident to heart.
He has his own rhythm. Loving badminton doesn't mean that badminton is all he sees; life is also outside the court.
He will prove himself honestly and fairly with his abilities, rather than by being pretentious or putting on a show.
Moreover, the senior's love for badminton is very pure; those who only care about strength and results will not understand it.
"Okay, senior, I'll go train now."
Lin Xiang slung his golf bag over his shoulder, the sunlight streaming down his face.
"Wait a moment!"
Shi Yuqi opened the large bag of snacks, then pulled Lin Xiang's basketball bag over and stuffed it in like a wholesaler, until the side pockets of Lin Xiang's basketball bag were completely full before she stopped.
"Okay, go ahead~"
Lin Xiang was stunned: "Is this appropriate?"
Ling Ye hasn't gone far yet; he might have seen her.
"Of course it's suitable!"
Shi Yuqi wore a knowing smile, like someone watching an ignorant child, and said, "What Brother Ye gave me, is mine!"
"……All right."
Seeing the large quantity of snacks and Ling Ye's quick departure, Lin Xiang assumed they were club property, but it turned out they were all for the senior student's personal use.
It seems Ling Ye has a good relationship with his senior?
Lin Xiang frowned slightly, casually took a packet of Xiapu Nostalgia from his side pocket, and absentmindedly put it in his mouth.
Ugh, it doesn't taste good.
It's not as good as the senior's truffle chocolate.
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night.
After arranging the relevant matters for the military training assistants, Shi Yuqi compiled the information of the participants in the Freshman Cup and sent it to the Badminton Association's official WeChat account.
There was still some time before the review was completed, so she sent the pre-saved copy to Lin Xiang.
Chang Chi Su Shi: "The draw results are out! Juniors can start preparing in advance!"
Chang Qisu Shi: "The first round was Wang Yang. Looks like you two have quite a connection, hahaha."
Chang Qisu Shi: "Don't beat them too badly. First, leave them some room to maneuver so you can see them again in the future. Second, revealing your strength too early will make it easier for future opponents to be wary."
Shoko Toyokawa: "Okay, thank you, senior. I'll be careful."
Chang Chi-Shu: "Many players from the school's reserve teams will also be participating. I've marked their names in blue so you can prepare accordingly!"
Shoko Toyokawa: "Okay."
Then the screen went silent.
Shi Yuqi didn't care and got up to brush her teeth.
This might be a little awkward when you're chatting with someone else, but it's normal if it's a younger student.
However, just as she squeezed out the toothpaste and was about to put the toothbrush in her mouth, she heard a WeChat message notification sound behind her.
Shi Yuqi put down her toothbrush, curiously opened her phone, and discovered it was still her junior.
Shoko Toyokawa: "We four in our dorm were able to find a second club thanks to you and Senior Jane. We prepared some gifts; I'll bring them to you at the next training session."
Chang Qisu Shi: "Great! Looking forward to it~"
Toyokawa Shoko: "Also, yesterday, Senior Sister Jian helped me find another task to shoot videos for the club. Not only will it increase my comprehensive assessment score, but it will also provide a lot of labor."
Shoko Toyokawa: "Since Senior Jian gave me so many gifts, shouldn't I give her some in return?"
Chang Qisu Shi: "Of course I can send it!"
Reading his message, Shi Yuqi almost laughed.
Is this junior coming to report to me specifically?
Shoko Toyokawa: "But I don't know what to send, and it doesn't seem appropriate to send the same thing as the previous one."
Toyokawa Shoko: "You're Jian's roommate, do you have any recommendations?"
Chang Qisu Shi: "Oh, that's what you wanted to ask me! No problem~"
Shi Yuqi turned her head and glanced at Jian Yueying, who was making tiles and demanding that her partner call her "Mom." A pleased smile appeared on her lips.
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