Chapter 122 Lipstick
The four of them agreed to have dinner together that evening, and now they are tidying up their belongings and getting familiar with the campus.
Lin Huai and Xiao You searched for a rental apartment nearby, but couldn't find a suitable one all afternoon. Either the apartment was leaking, the people living there were shady characters, or the landlords seemed suspicious and didn't look like good people.
Lin Huai recently secured several investments and is preparing to start his own mobile game business, which he plans to release at the company where he previously interned.
The boss was very supportive of him, and the mobile game's modeling was beginning to show results.
Lin Huai and Xiao You were sharing their work plans when they stopped in front of a Northeastern dumpling restaurant.
I don't know why, but I've suddenly developed a fondness for things from Northeast China.
The two exchanged a knowing smile and went inside.
The shop was nearly empty; the couple was cleaning. When they saw the newcomer, they greeted him warmly: "What would you like to eat, young man?"
Xiao You glanced at the menu and said gently, "Four ounces of cabbage and pork dumplings, and two bowls of dumpling soup."
The proprietress said, "Alright, new students, I'll give you both a special Northeastern-style pork bone as a gift. I wish you academic success and all your dreams come true."
"Thank you, boss." Lin Huai helped the boss set out the chair and sat obediently next to Xiao You.
Lin Huai asked, "Boss, are there any houses for rent nearby?"
The owner chuckled and said, "Yes, there's one unit rented out upstairs."
The landlady brought over a plate of pickled vegetables and vinegar, and quickly asked, "You're moving out so soon after entering the school? Be careful not to get scammed!"
The landlady was worried that they would be scammed because they lacked social experience, so she spent a long time educating them on how to choose a house and a landlord.
Later, the owner said directly, "Forget it, since you two seem to be destined for each other, the apartment upstairs is one we bought ourselves. It's all furnished but we haven't lived in it yet. We were planning to give it to our son, but unfortunately he didn't get into Tsinghua or Peking University and is repeating a year. So we'll rent it to you for now."
Xiao You and Lin Huai felt they had gotten a great deal, so after thanking the landlady, they went upstairs to see the house.
I can only say I'm quite satisfied; it's clear the couple are very simple and clean.
It was decided right away.
Without much thought, the two got busy, buying a lot of daily necessities and constantly adding more to their shopping cart.
Lin Huai skillfully clicked on "Pay on Behalf of Others," and Xiao You's phone immediately received a payment notification.
The two went to the supermarket to buy some emergency necessities. When they were checking out, they saw lip balm and XX sets on the counter by the door.
"Why are you looking at this?" Xiao You leaned closer and noticed that he was also holding hand cream and silky moisturizing shower gel.
Lin Huai's eyes flickered. "I bought these for you. They're daily necessities."
The last three words were pronounced with extra emphasis.
When paying the bill, he casually grabbed the things he had just seen. Xiao You pointed at the lip balm and said, "Do you want this too?"
Lin Huai said, "Yes, the weather here is dry. Apply some, it'll be nice."
The cashier blushed and didn't dare to look up.
Alipay or WeChat?
Lin Huai nudged Xiao You, "Brother, do you use Alipay or WeChat?"
Xiao You: "..."
Alipay.
After they came out, Xiao You glared at him and said, "Didn't we have a payment system? Why did you have to ask me again?"
Lin Huai carried the bag, found the lip balm, and said, "Open your mouth and put some on."
The answer was irrelevant.
After Lin Huai finished applying the ointment, he touched the boy's lips with his fingertip. "They're quite moist now."
Xiao You pursed her lips.
Lin Huai took off his backpack, pulled him to the side of the aisle, used the bag to cover their faces, and kissed him.
They kissed quietly for a few seconds.
Lin Huai said, "It's not bad, it's strawberry flavored."
After tidying up their small rented room, they got up and went to the barbecue restaurant they had arranged to meet their roommate.
When Mr. Wang saw them, he exclaimed "Oh!"
"You two said you had something to do, you wouldn't happen to be on a date, would you?"
Lin Huai smiled, and seeing Xiao You blushing, he suddenly felt a little excited.
"Little Blackie, what do you want to eat?" Boss Wang tossed him a piece of paper and a pen. "You're the thinnest, you order first."
Zong Heng got used to the nickname; for the entire afternoon, President Wang called him "Little Blackie."
I've adapted pretty well.
"Where are you two brothers from? I haven't heard you say yet," Mr. Wang asked.
“We’re from Hangzhou.” Xiao You poked open a disposable tableware, rinsed it with boiling water, and placed it in front of Lin Huai.
Zong Heng hummed in agreement. "What a nice place. No wonder you two are so handsome."
Lin Huai said, "Come visit when you have time, I'll take you on a tour."
Zong Heng smiled and agreed.
Mr. Wang smiled smugly: "My three brothers are all from tourist hotspots, so it'll be super convenient for us to visit during holidays! But when it comes to food, you have to come to my house. My mom's Northeastern cuisine is absolutely amazing, and the barbecue in our area is incredible. The meat skewers are longer than your arm, huge and fresh. If you don't like it, you don't have to pay!"
Then he took a can out of his backpack, unscrewed the lid, and placed it in the middle of the table. "This is kimchi that my mom made herself. If it doesn't taste good, I'll cut my tongue out."
Xiao You laughed so hard she almost choked, when she heard Lin Huai pick up a piece of food with his chopsticks and say, "It's not tasty."
His expression was very serious.
Mr. Wang stormed off to the kitchen to borrow a knife.
I don't know if it was someone who wanted to cut off their own tongue or someone else's.
Amidst their laughter, they received a message on their phones from their counselor.
"Meet at the playground at 5 a.m. tomorrow to go to the military training base. Please wear your military training uniforms and take appropriate sun protection measures. First row, fourth row, Computer Science and Technology, get ready to go."
Mr. Wang: "Oh my god, we're meeting at 5 o'clock! Even when my mom used to take me to feed the pigs, it wasn't this early!"
Xiao You said, "I'm afraid these two weeks of military training will turn me into an idiot."
Zong Heng said earnestly, "I'm actually looking forward to military training. Maybe in two weeks I won't look so tanned when I stand next to you guys."
Lin Huai: "..."
Xiao You laughed so hard she almost fell off her stool. "Hahaha, you guys are all so great!"
The four of them were chatting animatedly when Mr. Wang, emboldened by a bit of alcohol, asked, "Are you guys dating anyone?"
“I was the school heartthrob back then, but I was only focused on having a crush on a cute girl in my class. In the end, she said I wasn’t handsome enough. I was so angry. I went back and asked my mom why I wasn’t handsome. My mom transferred me a thousand yuan and told me to get plastic surgery.”
Zong Heng nodded in agreement, "I think your mother has a point. She's definitely my mother."
"Did you get it done in the end?" Lin Huai's voice was tinged with laughter.
Mr. Wang said dejectedly, "What the hell? When I went to the plastic surgery hospital, the receptionist kicked me out, saying I was a pervert."
Xiao You was almost driven crazy by him, and said with a smile, "I don't mind, you don't need to get plastic surgery."
Mr. Wang shouted, "And what about you guys? Do you have girlfriends? Don't hide your secret relationships from me!"
Zong Heng shook his head. "I really haven't, and no one has ever liked me."
Mr. Wang put his arm around him and said, "It's okay, I'll take care of you from now on."
Lin Huai was holding Xiao You's hand under the table, rubbing it vigorously, still angry about what he had said to President Wang: "I don't mind you."
But who is Mr. Wang?
It was immediately clear that the two were secretly plotting something.
He turned his head under the table, and accidentally stood up, knocking the table over with his head.
Their clasped hands were no longer concealed.
Mr. Wang roared, "Damn it! I treated you guys like brothers, and you're showing off your love in front of me! Can't we even have a happy college life together anymore?!"
Lin Huai was about to let go when Xiao You raised the hand she was holding and waved it in front of President Wang, saying, "We only had one class in high school, and we've been so jealous of each other, one more won't make a difference."
"puff..."
Lin Huan held back her laughter.
Mr. Wang bristled and shouted, "I'm going to bark! I'm going to bark! Watch out, I'm a Northeast Shepherd, woof woof woof!"
Zong Heng “...”
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