Chapter 020 Group Living
Click, click, click, the lights turned on brightly, and dozens of pairs of eyes looked over at the same time.
The students were sleepy and their expressions were definitely not very good. Their eyes were full of anger, as if asking "What are you doing?"
"I'm sorry! I'm a freshman too. I'm sorry to bother you all!"
Chen Xiao'er quickly bent down and apologized in a low voice.
Oops, I was so caught up in my shower and lost in thought that I completely forgot what time it was. But...why does everyone live in a place like this?
There is nothing wrong with the room, it is large and spacious, mainly the accommodation conditions.
Taoli University can transform the entire city into a translucent futuristic Rubik's Cube. With such deep pockets, what kind of dormitory can't it provide?
But when she looked up, she saw that nearly a hundred young men and women were sleeping on the ground.
There were no beds, carpets, or tatami mats; everyone just rolled up a sleeping bag and slumped in it. There weren't even any curtains, let alone separate dormitories for men and women.
Because we arrived early, most of the sleeping bags were still empty and there were no names on them. I guess whoever arrived earlier would get to choose first.
Using a sleeping bag indoors is too unreliable. If you don’t know, you might think you are here to take shelter.
The image of a student dormitory in Xiao'ai's mind shattered with a bang. Could it be that only the teaching and commercial areas of the school were prosperous, while the student housing conditions had regressed to the BC era?
"Xiao Ai? Hurry up and choose one to sleep with."
Lin Lang greeted him nonchalantly, then walked to a corner and lay down on a piece of blue isolation gel. This gel could effectively isolate abnormalities, at least it was enough in the safe zone.
In fact, the outermost layer of the school is not a safe zone. After all, most universities are built at the entrances and exits of the abyss elevator shaft. From time to time, anomalies infiltrate in groups, which is quite dangerous for freshmen.
Fortunately, everyone here has super powers, so if something really happens, we can all work together.
Chen Xiao'er glanced around. Everyone else had already slowly reclined. Only the girl leaning against the lamp was still propped up and yawning, probably waiting for her to find her sleeping bag and lie down.
She quickly walked to Lin Lang's side, rolled up the sleeping cover next to her, and stuffed it in with great twists and turns.
The lights were turned off and everything was dark.
Xiao Ai closed her eyes and slowly adjusted her breathing. She wasn't quite used to so many people when she first arrived, but once she lay down, she felt much better. The strange, pungent smell was gone from her nose. People are truly adaptable.
But what was that smell? It wasn't stinky or sour, nor was it body odor or cumin. It was a bit like disinfectant mixed with chili peppers, and it smelled like being punched in the nose.
She rolled her head on the pillow. She wanted to ask Lin Lang, "Will everyone live in a dormitory from now on? They'll probably be assigned new dormitories, right?" But she was afraid her voice would wake the others, so she forced herself to hold it in.
"Hey, Xiao, are you asleep?"
Someone was talking softly in the darkness.
"Just woke up, what's up?"
"I'm cold."
"...How can you feel cold in summer with such a thick blanket?"
"Your superpower is so great that you can even fry an egg in your hands. Why are you cold?"
The bedding roll beside him moved.
"Yeah, I know. It's really cold. Will you catch a cold?"
"Yeah, you think. My superpowers are failing, so maybe something abnormal is coming in?"
"You're overthinking it. It's just a cold, what's there to be afraid of? Everyone's in good health, go to sleep, go to sleep."
"You're overthinking it. The meter is only at 2. If you're not satisfied, go back to the lab and sleep."
The two voices fell silent, and Chen Xiao'er finally couldn't help but rub against Lin Lang, seizing the opportunity to ask, "Are we all going to live here from now on? With so many people..."
"Well?"
Lin Lang replied vaguely and yawned, "Ha~ Impossible. The teacher sent a text message saying that we'll be assigned dormitories later. We can get priority since we came early, but we have to... help with cleaning. Yawn."
"Ha~ Impossible! The teacher texted me saying our dorm is still in the abyss. If you come early to participate in the excavation ceremony... you'll have priority in choosing a dorm."
So that's how it is. The dormitory hasn't been cleaned yet.
It seems that the tradition of Taoli University is that freshmen clean their own dormitories, and students who are willing to arrive at school early to participate in the cleaning can have priority in choosing dormitories.
It seems that my mother knew this inside information, so she asked me to hurry up and report in advance.
"Great, then we can live in the same dorm, right? Hehe, let's choose the easiest elective courses together~"
"Yeah, okay."
After receiving Lin Lang's affirmative answer, Chen Xiao'er lay back down with peace of mind. Just as her head touched the pillow, she heard someone sneering in the dark.
"Tsk, you think too much."
Lin Lang opened his sleeping bag and asked unkindly, "Classmate, what do you mean?"
"That's what I mean. Don't you think about the dropout rate here? Taoli University only trains the elite."
The voice in the darkness said arrogantly, "For those of you who share the same dorm, grades are prioritized. Those of you who want to cheat and get credits with your best friends should go home as soon as possible."
"People in the same team will be prioritized based on their ability adaptability. Those who want to pick simple missions with their best friends should get out now."
Lin Lang was so angry that he wanted to laugh. He thought I was a scoundrel just after arriving here? Yes, yes, I was led all the way by the boss. Who the hell are you?
She was just about to take out her sleeping bag to show off to the classmate who was deliberately provoking her when she heard Chen Xiao'er's curious voice.
"Classmate, what is the dropout rate at Taoli University?"
The man choked at her outlandish question, then replied muffledly after a few seconds, "Don't believe the nonsense in the brochure. Less than 8% of students graduate normally each year, and only a mere 15% receive a certificate of enrollment."
"Don't believe the nonsense in the brochures; they're for laymen. The church only accepts 8 percent of graduates, and only 15 percent survive four years later."
“What a high elimination rate!”
She couldn't help but raise her voice.
Everyone was almost awake, and a hush fell upon hearing this: "You just found out?" The school's acceptance letter includes a suicide note. Hand it to the mail room, and the school will send it out immediately after your death.
After more than ten seconds, the initial voice calmed down and the sarcastic tone was no longer detectable.
"Okay, so you didn't know. It's not too late for you to leave now."
"I won't leave. I will definitely stay until the last day!"
"Oh? You seem quite confident. What's your background? If you're valuable, I wouldn't mind making another friend."
"Oh? You seem quite confident. What's your superpower? If it's valuable, I wouldn't mind making another friend."
Uh, background? I don't want to be tied to the Chen family.
Chen Xiao'er thought of the Chen family's disgusting relatives who all said the same thing, and said with her eyes closed, "I'm from Changhe City."
"I'm asking, who are you?"
"I'm asking, what superpowers do you have?"
Chen Xiao'er took a deep breath and said calmly, "Ordinary people."
“…”
Now no one spoke at all. Even Lin Lang buried his head in his pillow in the weird atmosphere.
From time to time, a few "Puff, Puff" sounds of suppressed laughter could be heard in the darkness, coming from different directions.
Chen Xiao'er huddled up in a ball feeling a little aggrieved: Okay, it seems she doesn't want to make friends with ordinary people.
Having an argument on the first day of school and then becoming friends by chance is something that only happens in novels. What was I expecting just now? Go to sleep.
She was about to fall asleep when the cell phone beside her suddenly vibrated.
It’s Sister Lan!
Xiao'er quickly opened her mobile phone mailbox, and sure enough, a text message appeared on it.
【Lan: I'm outside your school now. See you tomorrow.】
【Lan: Do you want me to climb over the wall and come in?】
No, no, no, the security here is armed! And how are you going to flip over a Rubik's Cube-shaped building? You can't just break the glass.
Xiao Ai: No, no, I'll go find you tomorrow. Which hotel are you staying at?
【Lan: Under the bridge.】
Xiao Ai: (Bunny is shocked) No, if you need money, I can transfer it to you, okay? ]
[Lan: I'm catching fish, do you want to eat some?]
Xiao Ai: No! I'll bring you some food tomorrow morning. Go find a safe place to sleep tonight!
【Lan: Okay, I’ll go to sleep then.】
【Xiao Ai: Good night~】
Huh~
Chen Xiao'er looked at the screen and gradually smiled in the reflection.
Sister Lan is here, that’s… great.
She put her hand close to the phone, her lips moving silently: Actually, I was really scared before.
Whether it was encountering bad guys on the train, being caught up in a train explosion, or helping a bride escape in a strange village, my heart was beating so fast when I went through these things that I felt like I was going to die.
At that time, I was thinking, it would be great if Sister Lan were by my side, then I wouldn’t be afraid even if it was more dangerous.
But——I managed to solve it, right?
Although I have classmates to help me, I am no longer a complete burden.
Sister Lan, I will definitely grow into a better, more powerful, and more talented person. That way, you'll be more relaxed and happy, right?
Chen Xiao'er held the mobile phone in her hands, and she seemed to be able to see a smile appear in her eyes on the off screen.
I want to see more smiles, especially Sister Lan’s smile.
Beep beep.
“?!” Who is it?
Xiao'er shook her wrist and a new message popped up in her mailbox.
【Xinaya: I will remember you.】
Who are you?
Although I haven't forgotten who Xinnaya is, it's really weird to say "I remember you" so abruptly.
The touching feeling in her heart completely disappeared, and Chen Xiao'er covered her forehead helplessly.
This lady couldn't be sitting on the sofa in a luxury hotel right now, posing with a glass of red wine in her hand, thinking for a long time, and finally sending a sentence that she thought was very cool as goodnight.
To be honest, it's so greasy.
She touched her arm and decided she wouldn't need to apply oil for three days. If a stranger dared to text her like that, she would definitely block them immediately.
Go to sleep, go to sleep, if you don’t sleep now you won’t be able to sleep.
Chen Xiao'er closed her eyes and pressed the power off button with her thumb.
After thinking about it, I felt that it would be bad not to reply, but what should I reply?
Good evening? Hey? I remember you too?
No - don't give her the illusion that I have feelings for her!
She hesitated for a moment, and finally made up her mind: At this time, there is only one solution! Come out, secret techniques, inexplicable emoticons——
…
A dark purple light surged in the abyss, its color mixed with blood-like threads and scattered, pale spots of light.
They are intertwined, colliding, tearing and strangling each other.
[I Remember You] The message filled with malice, anger and interest was delivered in the form of pure energy, vowing to brand the soul of that despicable, cunning and interesting human being.
bite--
Without any energy fluctuations, a picture appeared out of thin air in his mind or energy body.
That is
A pink pig dancing ballet.
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