Chapter 78 Living in the same house
The admissions officer tracked and recorded each person's performance in the test, sent it to the students who took the entrance test, and notified them to go back and wait for the supplementary admission notice.
The three selected candidates, including Qiao Suisui, received their admission guides and offers personally presented by Dr. Li. Amidst the applause and admiration of the crowd, Qiao Suisui, Anubis, and Li Yi went on stage to receive their certificates. Looking at the males cheering for her in the audience, she felt the moment was somewhat surreal.
She actually did it and stood out among a group of males.
No matter where she went, many people told her not to do this or that in the name of "protection," just because she was a female.
When she opened a self-catering hotel, people would say things like, "You're idle," "It's unnecessary," "You're just looking for something to do when you could be spending a man's money," and "Why do you have to do everything yourself?"
She wanted to leave Osland and explore the world, to go to school and improve herself, but people would say, "It's so dangerous out there, why are you running around?", "You're walking into a tiger's mouth," "I give up, what's the point?", "Just keep your man under control."
No one told her that you can create anything you want. Take action, create. Even if the results aren't as expected, you'll definitely gain experiences you've never had before. Whether in this world or the one before it, men are always encouraged to compete, innovate, and take responsibility, while women are expected to be obedient, docile, and have good personalities in order to marry well. The fear of women marrying the wrong man and men of choosing the wrong profession are typical examples of this invisible discipline.
Since she is here and has no choice about the starting game and rules, some people may choose to accept it, but this does not mean that she has to follow the path of obedience to the end.
Qiao Susu tightly grasped the certificate and the AOIS school badge in her hands, her eyes full of determination.
At the same time, the images from the auditorium were clearly displayed on the military headquarters' giant electronic screen. Luka flicked the ash from his cigarette, turned his chair, and looked at Labrie and Munakata standing behind him.
"I told you, she can. I hope you won't have any objections this time."
Liberi put one hand in his pocket, spinning the carved glass. The wine inside was empty, leaving only an ice ball that made a sound as it tumbled against the glass. He lowered his eyes, a hint of loneliness between his handsome brows.
".So this is her."
The three of them watched the whole process. They were heartbroken when they saw her go through danger, and surprised when they saw her resolve the crisis. They didn't even expect that she could make such a quick and decisive decision in this state where many males were panicking.
"It turns out that the way I thought I loved her was actually depriving her of space to grow."
After saying this, Liberi gave a wry smile, then casually placed the cup on the table and turned to leave. The bottom of the cup made a sound with the tabletop. The sound was not loud, but it struck the hearts of everyone present.
Zongfang stood leaning against the wall, his arms folded. The light from the electronic screen reflected on his face, and the light reflected in his pupils also moved as the picture moved. He just kept watching with concentration, obsession, and fanaticism.
He often forgot that Qiao Qiao was human. The longer he spent with her, the more he treated her as his own, forgetting that humans were a resilient race. They reproduced, pioneered, inherited, and accumulated rich history and culture. Millennia of collective subconsciousness had shaped their unique spirit, something that no orc could replicate or surpass.
Zong Fang looked at Qiao Susu with a bright smile on the screen. Although they were not in the same space at the moment, he was still inspired by her performance and courage. He should not give up scientific research, he should not give up what he loves, and he only thinks about how to keep her by his side every day.
"I'll go back to Sote." Munakata walked towards the door and turned back to say to Luka, "If I find that she is missing a hair when I come back, I will burn down the entire military headquarters."
Luka watched his back as he strode away, put out his cigarette, and exhaled white smoke from his mouth, making him squint his eyes out of habit.
The man turned back, leaning back in his chair, staring at the figure on the screen, and lit another cigarette. His eyes gradually lost their direction as he puffed away at the smoke, a look of fragility and loss in them.
Although Luka appeared confident and strong in front of the other two, he was always anxious.
He glanced at the cigarette in his hand.
When did it all start? I had quit smoking, but then I started smoking uncontrollably again.
It was from that day, after she said that.
She said she had no plans to marry anyone.
Luka scratched his brow with the hand holding the cigarette. A hint of helplessness and bitterness crossed his usually cold and sharp face. He could accept her man, and he could give her whatever she wanted. As long as she asked, he would support her at all costs. But the one thing he truly couldn't achieve was freedom.
He was very happy to see her grow up and become better and better, but after the happiness came a deep fear. Luka was afraid that one day Qiao Suisui really didn't need him anymore, and the sky was high and the birds flew away. How would he face the desolate life without her?
"How can I make you believe me if I show you my heart?"
In the huge room, the man stared at the screen dejectedly and muttered to himself.
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Qiao Suisui was completely unaware that her performance had been livestreamed. After the ceremony, the three of them followed their seniors to handle admissions matters. While the process had been streamlined and made it much easier, there were still a lot of small, unrelated matters to attend to. In the past, Liberi or Luka had helped her with these daily chores, so she hadn't thought much of them. Only when she actually took charge did she realize how time-consuming they were.
Take this student apartment, for example. Both the furnishings and interiors are top-notch, and there are a variety of decorating themes to choose from. The layout is all suites, meaning the rooms are independent but share common areas like bathrooms, kitchens, and living rooms. There are generally double, triple, and quadruple rooms.
The problem was, she thought that since Luka had informed the school and the school knew her identity, they would arrange a single room for her, but she didn't know that there was no such option at all.
"Qiao, you and Bi will live in 702. Li Yi, you and another specially recruited freshman will live in 703."
Li Yi was a little disappointed, "Senior, can't we three stay in a triple room?"
Qiao Suisui's alarm bells were ringing. The risk of being exposed was increased by one more person, so she immediately said, "We're just next door anyway, and we can see each other all the time. Don't make things difficult for me, Senior."
Li Yi thought it was right, and smiled carelessly, showing his fangs, and said, "No problem."
Qiao Suisui breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Li Yi had a straightforward and straightforward personality. They had already chatted very familiarly on the way here. It turned out that Li Yi's beast form was a panda, his mental strength was at level A, and his talent was earth control. During the test, it was he who used his talent to bury the group of disoriented bloodthirsty bees, thus saving everyone.
She looked at Li Yi, then at Anubis, and thought to herself that it would be better if she had a different roommate. It was obvious that Li Yi was easier to deceive, and seemed to hate her more.
Qiao Suisui, who was calculating in her mind, stood still in the corridor. Anubis, who had already entered, looked back at her and found that she had been standing at Li Yi's door, looking in. He frowned slightly, moved his lips, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Why don't you come in?"
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