Xia Enruo had received so many clothes that her packages were almost overflowing.
Why haven't those two come back yet? They shouldn't be lost.
After Mao Xiangling led Yuan Qiang to get hot water, they walked around the campus for quite a while.
Back in the dormitory building, Mao Xiangling went upstairs to get her clothes, while Yuan Qiang waited for her downstairs.
As she entered the dormitory building, the classmates she passed all asked her questions.
"Xiangling, is that PLA soldier your boyfriend?"
Mao Xiangling smiled and waved.
"No, he's not my boyfriend, he..."
Mao Xiangling racked her brains, trying to figure out how to introduce herself, since she wasn't actually familiar with Yuan Qiang.
"He's a friend I just met. He's a very nice person. When he saw I was injured, he got me a kettle of hot water."
After replying, she ran back to her dormitory, afraid that her classmates would misunderstand her again.
These days, it's perfectly normal for college students to have boyfriends or girlfriends; some students even got married before they entered the university.
But Mao Xiangling didn't want that, because she wanted to study hard, learn medicine well, get a good job after she got out, and live a good life with her mother.
Jiang Ting was in the room, clutching a notebook covered with photos, lost in unrequited love, when Mao Xiangling suddenly barged in, catching her off guard. She quickly hid the notebook under her pillow.
This was her own secret; no one in the dorm knew.
"Mao Xiangling, don't you have any manners? Can't you knock before entering the house?"
Mao Xiangling was taken aback; it was the first time she had ever heard of having to knock before entering a dormitory.
"Jiang Ting, why do I need to knock on the door to go back to my own dormitory?"
Mao Xiangling did not speak politely to Jiang Ting.
"Then you've bothered me, you've scared me, that's all."
"Jiang Ting, we are classmates and roommates, and it's fate that we live together. Why do you always have to bother me? If you find it annoying, you can move out. No one can stop you."
Mao Xiangling hurriedly packed her clothes, afraid that Yuan Qiang would wait too long.
"Who would want to be with you? You don't even know your own family background, yet you try to climb the social ladder by marrying me. Besides, this is the dormitory assigned to me by the school, why should I move?"
Jiang Ting rolled her eyes and said.
“I can’t reach your high branch. You know this is a dormitory assigned by the school. Why should I listen to your orders in the dormitory assigned to me by the school?”
"you......"
Mao Xiangling ignored her and picked up her pants before walking out.
Yuan Qiang stood downstairs, and the girls coming in and out of the dormitory building all stared at him.
"Whose boyfriend is this? He's so handsome!"
"Exactly, he's a soldier, so handsome."
“He’s not an ordinary soldier. Look at his shoulder insignia; he’s clearly an officer.”
"So handsome, so cool."
.................
Xia Enruo counted the clothes; she had collected 37 pieces in one afternoon. Business was getting better and better.
Where did Yuan Qiang and Mao Xiangling go? Could they have fallen in love and gone shopping together?
Just as she was waiting anxiously, she saw the two of them walk back.
Xia Enru thought to herself, "I wonder how things are going between Brother Yuan Qiang and Mao Xiangling? Gu Shaoxuan said that this is the first time Yuan Qiang has met a girl he likes."
"Sis, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. I showed Yuan Qiang around the campus, so it took a while."
"No, Xiangling, are these the clothes you want to wash?"
"Yes, sister. I'll wash five pieces of clothing, but you can't not charge me, or I won't wash them."
"Okay. I'll take your money, but I'll give you a discount, alright?"
Xia Enruo took the clothes and put them in the package.
"Xiangling, let me treat you two to dinner tonight, so we can have a chat."
Xia Enruo wanted to give the two of them more time to spend together.
"Sister, I'm so sorry, I have a medical lecture tonight and I really can't get away, so I won't be able to go."
Yuan Qiang, standing to the side, looked slightly disappointed.
"I see. Of course, studying is still the most important thing. But now that we've gotten to know each other, there's plenty of time in the future, so we won't have to worry about not being able to have a meal together."
Yuan Qiang helped Xia Enruo carry her clothes back.
"So, did you get the phone number?"
In those days, cell phones were not yet widespread, and schools generally used public telephones. You would just tell the dormitory supervisor who you needed to call. If the person you were looking for was not there, the supervisor would write it down on a small blackboard at the entrance of the building, indicating who needed to return the call.
"Sister-in-law, it's time to go."
"Hey, Yuan Qiang, you're pretty good."
Today was definitely worth the trip.
“Sister-in-law. Mao Xiangling is quite good. She is not only beautiful but also highly educated. She recognizes many sculptures in her school and knows their meanings. She is much better than me.”
"Yes. I thought she was great from the first time I met her. She's well-educated, gentle, and very kind-hearted. You've definitely made the right choice choosing her."
Yuan Qiang was also happy. How wonderful it would be if he could really find Mao Xiangling.
"Sister-in-law, could you please put in a good word for me next time? I'd like to ask her if she'd be willing to date me."
Xia Enruo suddenly felt a heavy burden on her shoulders.
"You already have the phone number, just call and ask when you have time."
"Sister-in-law, would it be inappropriate for me to just ask her for her phone number directly?"
Xia Enru thought about it and agreed, but since the two hadn't even met, how could they immediately determine whether they liked each other?
"Yuan Qiang, don't be impatient. Let's get to know Mao Xiangling for a while first and see how things go."
You can't just ask someone if they want to be in a relationship right away; it makes the girl feel awkward.
After getting to know each other better, I feel we're a good match. If you're too shy to ask later, I'll ask for you.
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