Chapter 447: Brotherhood?

Ning Xiyue smiled friendly and introduced herself: "Yes, hello, my name is Ning Xiyue, majoring in chemical industry."

"My name is Chen Yetu, majoring in economics." Chen Yetu nodded and briefly introduced himself.

"Hello, my name is Zhang Yuanyuan. I'm from southern Fujian. Like you, Xiyue, I study chemical industry. We're in the same class. This is great. I thought I was the only one in this dormitory. Now I have a companion in class. From now on, we'll be friends in the same dormitory."

Zhang Yuanyuan, who was speaking, had a round face with two dimples when she smiled. She had two long black braids and wore a brand new cotton-padded jacket. She was enthusiastic when she spoke and was a cheerful and lively girl.

"My name is Xu Qiuhong, I'm from southern Yunnan, and I'm in the same major as you, Ye Chu, economics. We're in the same class."

This roommate named Xu Qiuhong has a determined look in her eyes and neat short hair. She looks older and her clothes are gray but clean. She speaks straightforwardly and moves skillfully, making her look pleasing to the eye.

"It seems that our dormitory is a mixed dormitory for economics and chemistry majors, so two people can stay together." Ning Xiyue said with a smile while wiping the cabinet.

After the initial contact, Ning Xiyue had a rough idea in her mind that her two roommates seemed to be pretty good people. The first impression was good, and she was looking forward to getting along with them in the future.

"Indeed, we can still go to class together." Zhang Yuanyuan pointed to the bucket of water in the middle and said, "We can use it together. It's rare for you to go get water again."

"Yes, you guys use a basin. There's a lot of dust on the bed and it can't be wiped clean without some water." Xu Qiuhong also nodded in agreement.

"Thank you very much. I just wanted to go get some water."

Ning Xiyue took out a basin and pulled Chen Yechu over to fill it.

"Thank you." Chen Yetu filled the basin with water and thanked him.

"You're welcome. We're all roommates, so it's only natural for us to help each other."

Zhang Yuanyuan waved her hand generously, and then asked curiously: "Xiyue, Yechu, I see that you two get along very well, did you know each other before?"

Ning Xiyue and Chen Yechu smiled at each other and said in unison, "Yes."

There was nothing to hide, so Ning Xiyue briefly explained their relationship: "Ye Chu and I were both sent to the countryside from the same place. We were in the same batch. We have known each other for two and a half years and are friends."

Xu Qiuhong said enviously, "You two are so destined to be together. You were admitted to the same university and live in the same dormitory. My good friend whom I met when I went to the countryside is now far away from me."

While wiping the dust off the bed, Chen Yechu replied, "There are even better predestined ones. When we went to the countryside, we lived in the same room, so we are very familiar with each other."

"I really envy your friendship and admire you. You three are all amazing. It's so tiring to be an educated youth in the countryside, and you have to study while working. If it were me, I would probably fail the college entrance examination, let alone be as outstanding as you three."

Zhang Yuanyuan, a female comrade who had never been to the countryside, looked at the other three roommates with loving eyes and admiration in her eyes.

"What's there to admire about this? Yuanyuan, you are worthy of admiration for being able to stand here and study in college. Everyone in our school is worthy of admiration. I'm not bragging, but how many people in the entire county can get into college? And how many people can get into our school, right?"

After Xu Qiuhong finished speaking, she started laughing. She was happy that she became a member of this school and that she had finally reaped the rewards of her hard work.

Although Xu Qiuhong said it a bit bluntly, it is indeed the fact.

Not to mention that this is the first year of the resumption of the college entrance examination. There are many candidates and the admission rate is low. It is very good to be able to get into a technical secondary school. Getting into the top university is a rare achievement.

Even in the future when everything is well developed, not many people in a province can get into this top university, and it is a school that everyone aspires to.

Zhang Yuanyuan doesn't need to underestimate herself at all, she has the ability.

Ning Xiyue and Chen Yechu both nodded in agreement with Xu Qiuhong's words.

Chen Yechu continued, "That's true. The students who were able to get into our school have put in extra effort in terms of willpower and hard work. They are all worthy of admiration. So Yuanyuan, you are also very good."

Ning Xiyue patted Zhang Yuanyuan on the shoulder and said proudly: "Let's all be confident. Being able to study in this school has already surpassed 99% of our peers. If we study hard in the future, our life will not be bad."

"Well, I'm so happy to have good roommates like you." Zhang Yuanyuan said with emotion, and an idea flashed in her mind. She looked at the other three with shining eyes and suggested: "How about the four of us becoming sworn brothers? I'm 19 years old, Xiyue, Yechu, Qiuhong, how old are you?"

Ning Xiyue did not object to the sworn brotherhood and told her her age: "I will be 20 in two months."

"I'm 20 years old." When Chen Ye first saw Ning Xiyue's tacit attitude, she also agreed.

Qiuhong smiled unceremoniously: "I am 22 years old, so I am the oldest. You all have to call me sister."

"I'm the second one." Chen Yetu raised his hand.

Ning Xiyue wilted: "I'm the third oldest."

Why is she always the third one?

"I'm the youngest, the fourth." Zhang Yuanyuan was very excited. She suddenly had three older sisters: "Wait for me."

Zhang Yuanyuan ran back to her desk area, took out a small package and a piece of homework paper from the drawer, thought for a while, picked up a large teacup, which was the most glorious way to work, and ran over excitedly.

Ning Xiyue saw the little girl coming over with something and didn't stop.

He closed the dormitory door, wiped the table facing the door, put the water cup on the edge of the table, carefully unfolded the homework paper in his hand, and stood it up against the water cup with a respectful expression.

Ning Xiyue leaned over to take a look and saw a pen drawing of a person wearing gorgeous clothes and a crown on his head on the paper.

"This is?"

"Hush, this is our Southern Fujian goddess Mazu. I specially went to ask for it. Before the college entrance examination, I secretly went to the stone temple to ask for it. I asked Mazu for permission and then drew the portrait. It was she who blessed me to be admitted to Huazhong University."

Zhang Yuanyuan lowered her voice to the lowest level and whispered:

"I only dare to take it out because I get along with you. Let's become sworn brothers in front of Mazu today and let her witness our friendship. It will definitely last forever."

"good."

Although this was a taboo era, the three of them respected Zhang Yuanyuan's beliefs very much. They looked at the small portrait on the paper with solemn expressions and awe in their eyes.

Zhang Yuanyuan was very happy to see their reactions. She was right about the people.

He opened the bag again, and it was full of dried sweet potatoes.

A person placed a dried sweet potato in front of the portrait of Mazu.

Then each of them took three dried sweet potatoes and held them in both hands like incense sticks. The four of them stood in a row in front of the statue according to their age and bowed to each other.

"I am Xu Qiuhong."

"I am Chen Yechu."

"I am Ning Xiyue."

"I'm Zhang Yuanyuan."