0017 Music Library
Song Ning is a light sleeper and will wake up at the slightest noise. The person in the next bed had been tossing and turning for a long time, making it impossible for her to sleep.
Song Ning got up, took off the useless earplugs, and wanted to go for a walk outside.
The phone on the bedside table lit up, and Song Ning reached out and picked it up.
Lin Qianqian: [Did I wake you? I'm sorry, my tooth hurts so badly, I'll try to be gentler.]
Song Ning glanced at Lin Qianqian, who was texting with her back to her, and replied: [I have painkillers, want some?]
Lin Qianqian was probably in too much pain to stand up, so she nodded vaguely twice and whispered, "Okay, thank you."
Song Ning quietly climbed out of bed, turned on the small lamp on the table, and the room instantly became dimly lit.
Compared to the other girls in the dorm, Song Ning's desk looked more like a dressing table. Apart from a silver metal laptop, there were only professional books, but a lot of skincare and cosmetic products.
She took an opaque plastic storage box from the desk, which contained several pens, some coins, and some bottled and boxed medicines.
Lin Qianqian also got out of bed, moving very quietly, and stood behind her, covering her cheekbone.
Song Ning took out painkillers and handed them to Lin Qianqian: "Cavities?"
Lin Qianqian has a delicate name, but she is a genuine northern girl with a striking appearance, a large frame, and a more robust physique than the average girl. She is also very outgoing and a bit too sociable.
Song Ning has a cold personality and keeps her distance from others. She only has ordinary interactions with her roommates and doesn't really connect with them. In addition, her relationship with her other two roommates is even more distant because they are not in the same major. However, Lin Qianqian has a good relationship with all her roommates.
Lin Qianqian took the medicine and swallowed one pill directly: "Yes, it's been hurting for over a year, and it's been getting worse lately. I didn't expect it to hurt this much these past two days."
Lin Qianqian was afraid of waking others, so she spoke in her breath. Because she hadn't slept well for two nights in a row, her hair was sticking up and her narrow eyes were drooping, making her look a bit like a wronged Chow Chow.
"Try wetting the towel with hot water and biting it in your mouth." Song Ning closed the storage box.
This is a method her mother taught her when she had cavities as a child.
"Here's your medicine back."
The medicine was handed to her, but Song Ning didn't take it. She put the storage box back in its original place and said, "No need. I have more. You can keep this box."
"Thank you." Lin Qianqian withdrew her hand. "How come you have so many medicines? Do you have cavities too?"
"No." Song Ning opened the wardrobe, took a men's shirt from the hanging clothes, and put it on her suspender dress.
She occasionally experiences menstrual cramps.
The medicine was prepared for her by Shen Yuxiu.
Seeing that Song Ning didn't want to answer, Lin Qianqian didn't press the matter further.
Song Ning took the dormitory key out of her bag and walked out the door.
"Where are you going?" Lin Qianqian followed and asked softly.
"Can't sleep? Go for a walk." Song Ning opened the door.
Isn't it obvious? Do you expect me to take you to the hospital?
"How about I come with you?" Perhaps to express her gratitude, or perhaps to get closer to her, Lin Qianqian suggested.
"You should go to sleep early, otherwise the pain will return once the medication wears off."
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The next morning, the other two roommates went to the library, leaving only Song Ning and Lin Qianqian in the dormitory.
Lin Qianqian was lying in bed, still asleep.
Song Ning sat in front of the makeup mirror on her desk, pressed a damp cotton pad under her peach blossom eyes, and gently rubbed it.
In the mirror, her skin was delicate and fair, with a rosy glow emanating from within. Her face, without makeup, was three-dimensional and deep, with a refined and elegant beauty amidst her striking features. Only a faint dark circle under her eyes added a touch of natural beauty.
That was caused by her years of poor sleep quality.
Song Ning checked the time, let go of her hand, threw the cotton pad aside, and quickly applied her makeup.
When Song Ning came downstairs, Shen Yuxiu had already come to pick her up.
They promised Shen Xiaoyue they would go out to eat today.
In September, the sycamore trees are still lush and green, with thick roots and trunks, and branches that spread out in an umbrella shape. Sunlight dapples the trees, casting swaying shadows. Shen Yuxiu, dressed in a white casual suit, stands under the trees opposite the dormitory building.
He glanced at his watch, then looked up and caught Song Ning's gaze, giving her a slight smile.
"That guy is so handsome! What department is he in? Is he waiting for his girlfriend in the girls' dorm?"
"Don't you know him? He's an alumnus of our school, very famous, and now a professor in the physics department."
"Oh my god, I'm so envious of physics students."
"There are other elective courses available. Why don't you consider enrolling in one?"
"Forget it, I don't want to fail. How about we ask WeChat?"
Song Ning turned around and saw two girls coming down the stairs from the first floor.
She quickened her pace and caught up with Shen Yuxiu: "Where did you park your car?"
“South parking lot.” Shen Yuxiu’s brows furrowed in confusion.
"Let's go then." Song Ning practically dragged Shen Yuxiu away, not caring what others would think or say.
She just didn't want anyone to bother him.
Shen Yuxiu remained silent, being dragged along by Song Ning the entire way. Even the nearest parking lot required a 5-minute walk. When the two arrived at the parking lot, they attracted countless stares.
Song Ning released Shen Yuxiu, walked to the driver's side, and knocked on the car door with her finger: "I'll drive today."
Shen Yuxiu was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and took out his keys, tossing them to Song Ning: "Did you bring your driver's license?"
Song Ning caught the keys with both hands and opened the car door: "You have an electronic driver's license? I really suspect you live on Saturn."
A laugh escaped Shen Yuxiu's lips, conveying the message, "Whatever you say goes."
Song Ning smiled slightly, got into the driver's seat, and Shen Yuxiu followed her into the car.
Song Ning started the car but didn't step on the gas. Instead, she took out a USB flash drive, connected it to the car's USB port, and operated the screen on the car's infotainment system: "I noticed it last time I rode in your car. There wasn't even a decent song playing in the car. What do you usually listen to while driving?"
Shen Yuxiu pulled over his seatbelt and fastened it: "Road condition announcement."
"..."
Song Ning clicked on the newly imported music.
It's DPR IAN's "Winterfall".
I'm in a winterfall,
You're the only one I want to...
That feels good.
Listening to his favorite songs in his car, Song Ning turned the steering wheel fully, stepped on the gas, and drove the car out of the parking space with practiced ease.
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