After much hesitation, the other party obediently came in.
"Don't be shy, just make yourself at home here."
“I’m still in high school, so I only come home in the evenings. Today is an exception, so it shouldn’t disturb your schedule.”
"Don't worry, I don't have any bad habits, and you're probably not the kind of person who judges people by their appearance, are you?"
Xia Che sat on the sofa, gestured for the other person to sit opposite him, and made a joke with a smile.
"Of course not."
The other person instinctively waved their hand in denial, then realized something and their eyes widened instantly: "What... you're still just a high school student?!"
To have such a large apartment in a luxury neighborhood at such a young age, is he a rich kid?
Noticing that the other person's voice was still somewhat weak, Xia Che touched his chin and nodded in confirmation.
Just as I had guessed.
The person in front of you must be...
A socially awkward person!
Otherwise, if he's clearly a man, why would his voice be so weak?
It sounded like a girl, which caught me off guard.
Xia Che respected everyone's personality, so he didn't say much, but smiled and nodded: "Yes, I'm from Weiyang No.1 High School, and I'm a senior this year."
"You actually managed to get into a top high school? Ah... I'm so sorry."
The other person blurted out their true feelings without thinking, and after realizing it, their fair face immediately turned red, and they quickly apologized.
After all, Xia Che's appearance is too fierce. He looks like a street thug. Shouldn't someone like him drop out of school early and then work in a factory or hair salon after he grows up?
It's unbelievable that they were able to get into a top high school.
"Haha, I just look older than I am. It's not your fault. Many people don't believe I'm still a student."
Xia Che was also troubled. He knew how sleazy he looked now, but having just transmigrated, if the change was too drastic, it would inevitably arouse suspicion. After thinking for a moment, Xia Che changed the subject: "By the way, what should I call you?"
"Just call me Xiaoyue."
Xia Che frowned slightly upon hearing the other person's name, but quickly relaxed. Xiao Yue sounded a bit effeminate, but as always, he respected everyone's preferences: "Brother, you seem quite shy. Well... never mind, my name is Xia Che. If there are no problems, feel free to stay."
"Don't worry, although we're all grown men, I really don't have any bad habits. We might not even see each other once a day. You can do whatever you want at home."
"Here, this is the contract, in duplicate. Sign it."
Xia Che handed over the contract he had prepared the night before, rubbed his hands together, and looked at Xiao Yue with anticipation.
brother?
...Men?
this……
What do you mean by that?
Xiaoyue seemed stunned, her eyes wide with confusion, but she couldn't resist Xia Che's enthusiastic gaze, and she dazedly picked up the pen and signed her name.
Seeing the contract signed, Xia Che was delighted. He chuckled as he put the contract away and stood up. "Okay, brother, you're definitely a straightforward person. Here, your room is over there. Do you need any help with your luggage?"
Looking at Xiaoyue's dazed expression, Xia Che was filled with emotion.
My new roommate is really good-looking...
Even knowing the other person was a man, Xia Che couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Who doesn't like beautiful people?
There's nothing wrong with just looking at it.
"No need... I don't have much stuff, and it's all with the moving company. I can just give them a call and they'll come."
Xiaoyue finally came to her senses and said blankly.
"Okay, the key is on the shoe cabinet, it's ready for you. Just transfer the rent to me directly, as we agreed yesterday, it's 1,500 a month, and the water and electricity bills will be calculated separately."
"Um."
"Why don't you familiarize yourself with the surroundings a bit more? I'm going out for a bit."
Xiaoyue had no objections. Xia Che turned around, grabbed a coat, smiled, said hello, and then went out.
For someone with social anxiety, the best way to get familiar with a new environment is to let them do it on their own.
Having him by her side might have the opposite effect, and Xia Che didn't want to scare her new roommate.
"Hmm... spinning that fast?"
Xia Che had just stepped out of the residential compound when he received a money transfer from Xiao Yue on his phone. Surprised by her efficiency, he was completely relieved. He accepted the transfer and then hummed a song as he walked out of the compound.
With his living expenses temporarily covered and a seemingly nice roommate, Xia Che's mood improved considerably.
...
"Is this person blind? How can they think... I'm a man?"
Xiaoyue sat blankly on the bed in the room, looking out the window. The morning sunlight was dazzling, but she seemed not to hear it and continued to stare straight at it.
Xia Che's behavior echoed in her mind; his expression of genuine belief didn't seem feigned, but if that were the case...
His IQ must be incredibly low.
In what way am I like a man?
What is she asking?
Suddenly, Xiaoyue looked down at her chest, pursed her lips, and sighed dejectedly.
That's true... we can't blame him entirely.
My feminine characteristics do seem to be a bit too small.
"But why did I end up sharing an apartment with someone so suddenly? Wasn't this flyer for rent?"
Xiaoyue took out a flyer from her backpack, looked at it carefully, and suddenly her pretty face turned pale. Holding the flyer, she collapsed onto the bed.
Depend on!
She actually got it wrong.
After the contract was signed, Xiaoyue realized that Xia Che was looking for a roommate, not renting out his property.
"How come I didn't see it? It must be because I've been staying up late drawing lately and my brain isn't clear... Ugh, I thought I was getting a great deal renting a three-bedroom apartment for 1,500, and I was even thinking of bringing my easel and equipment with me. But... this is just one room, how am I supposed to fit everything?"
Xiaoyue stuck the flyer to her face, then covered her face, on the verge of tears.
She just graduated from university this year and is currently a freelancer, earning money by taking on freelance drawing jobs online.
Painting is her hobby, and that's why she wants to pursue her own career after graduation instead of following the path her family has planned for her, which is why they had a falling out.
Xiaoyue is quite skilled, and her drawings are always popular, making her a moderately successful artist, so she is not short of money.
Xiaoyue wanted to find a slightly better place after her previous rental, which was just a simple temporary place, expired. That's how she found this place.
"I never expected this... I never would have imagined this..."
"I...I made a huge blunder."
"Mmm..."
Xiaoyue covered her face and rolled around on the bed, so embarrassed she wished she could disappear into a crack in the wall.
They came here to rent a room, but ended up sharing with a guy with blond hair who looked really fierce.
That's not even the worst part.
The worst thing is...
The other person still insisted that she was a man!
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