"That might not work. These people are used to being approached, and they might not be willing to do anything for you without some benefit in return."

Shu Manling's words are not wrong. Nowadays, most of these logistics staff are people with connections. For example, Aunt Qin's job was arranged by the school for the family members of faculty and staff.

"This is our shared dormitory, so aren't you contributing to us too?"

After Bai Jiaojiao finished speaking, Shu Manling laughed heartily twice.

Shen Heng returned shortly afterward and began tending to the stove.

With male comrades around, Shu Manling wasn't as talkative as before.

A short while later, another group of people came in, brought by Hou Zhilin. They were a middle-aged couple, followed by a delicate-looking young girl.

"This dormitory is so shabby, how can so many people live together? Dad, please get me a day student arrangement, please!"

The little girl clung to her father's arm and acted coquettishly, but he pushed her away: "If you're going to university, you should act like one. Everyone else can live here, so why can't you?"

“Your dad is right,” the girl’s mother agreed, but then beckoned to Chen Heng, who had just finished fixing the stove, “Hey, stove repairman, come help us lift this up. We need to stay on the top bunk; the bottom bunk isn’t clean, anyone can step on it.”

The parents completely disregarded their roommates, Bai Jiaojiao and Shu Manling, who had already settled into their lower bunks, and spoke directly.

Shen Heng ignored him and went out to return the tools.

"Hey, you think we're doing this for free? We'll pay you! Why not take it? Young man, come on, help us carry it up! I'll give you five dollars."

Hou Baolin almost rolled his eyes when he heard this.

You think you can give a beggar five yuan? Do you think everyone is poor?

"I have something to do. You guys fill out this registration form and hand it to the dorm manager quickly. I'm leaving now!"

After saying that, Hou Baolin slipped away.

"Auntie, let me do it. I'm strong, I'll carry you. Which bunk would you like to stay in?"

Shu Manling went over to get the five yuan with great enthusiasm.

"This is it."

The parent pointed to the bunk above Bai Jiaojiao's. That place was by the window, and although it was on the shady side, it was still brighter, and the upper bunk had even better lighting.

"Hey, I'll help you get it up there."

Having been used to farm work, Shu Manling easily lifted the quilt, which weighed more than ten kilograms, onto the platform.

A short while later, Shen Heng returned, and the auntie began to speak sarcastically: "It's too late to try and make this money now. Here, little sister, this money is for you."

She took out five yuan. When Shu Manling heard the words "little sister", her expression froze for a moment, but she still smiled and reached out to take the money.