Chapter 22 We're just friends (emphasis added)
Thirty minutes later, Yue Yiyue, who had been thoroughly scrubbed by Gu Nanqiu, put on the clothes that Gu Nanqiu had put in beforehand and walked out of the bathroom in a bit of a panic.
Following Gu Nanqiu's instructions, she took down soft clothes from the balcony and handed them inside.
Through the door, Gu Nanqiu's voice was a little muffled, but still pleasant: "Yiyue, you can't wipe off the stuff on your back, and it's normal for girls to shower together."
Following these words, Yue Yiyue recalled the dazzling white he had inadvertently glimpsed.
Her ears turned even redder, and she mumbled a reply, "Yes, it's normal, I know, it's a public bathhouse."
The bathroom was filled with steam. Gu Nanqiu recalled Yue Yiyue's shy appearance just now, wanting to refuse but seeing her own shy expression.
There is still a faint scent of Yue Yiyue here.
Gu Nanqiu savored the memory of the human-like warmth she had just touched.
The mere touch sent a tingling sensation through Gu Nanqiu's head, filling her with an unusual excitement.
Vibrant people were all around her, and she could touch Yue Yiyue.
Unlike that lowlife who could only secretly leave marks on Yi Yue's body, she did it openly and honestly.
Thinking of those unsightly marks feels like a declaration of sovereignty.
Gu Nanqiu's eyes deepened, as if trying to conceal...
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Neither Zhang Yang nor Fan Ning returned to their dormitory tonight.
Yue Yiyue was a little confused, and then she saw Gu Nanqiu pat the spot next to her, holding a hairdryer in her hand.
“She’s been assigned to a new dormitory and has already moved in,” Gu Nanqiu added. “They’re all single rooms, just a bit smaller than this one. Fan Ning asked me to help her move some things this afternoon, and then Zhang Yang asked me to help her move some things too.”
Upon hearing this, Yue Yiyue was stunned: "How long are you and Zhang Yang going to stay?"
“Well, a while before you came back, Zhang Yang said you had something to do and had to go somewhere else, and told me not to look for you there.” Gu Nanqiu said this with lingering fear: “I went there to check, but you weren’t there. I thought you would be back soon.”
"I was so scared when I jumped. I thought..."
Gu Nanqiu didn't finish speaking, but Yue Yiyue had already filled in the blanks in his mind.
They must be worried that they won't be able to come back.
However, I almost didn't make it back.
But Zhang Yang...
Yue Yiyue quickly recounted what had happened in that restroom, leaving Gu Nanqiu stunned.
She frowned, her eyes filled with self-reproach.
Just as Yue Yiyue was about to say something to comfort Gu Nanqiu, he heard her firmly state, "From now on, I think you should have someone by your side."
"Try not to be alone as much as possible. I'm sorry, it's my fault."
"If you weren't so smart, I really wouldn't dare to think about it..."
Yue Yiyue didn't know how to make Gu Nanqiu feel better. After hesitating for a long time, he awkwardly hugged Gu Nanqiu and used his body heat and heartbeat to tell her that everything was okay and that she didn't need to worry too much.
At this moment, something seemed different. Yue Yiyue subconsciously curled his fingers and stroked Gu Nanqiu's back, whispering words of comfort.
Gu Nanqiu hugged Yue Yiyue and said, "Will you hold me while we sleep tonight, okay, Yiyue?"
"I'm afraid that when I wake up, you won't be by my side anymore."
Given this, Yue Yiyue wouldn't say a word of refusal to Gu Nanqiu, especially since they had already agreed to sleep together.
It's normal for girls to sleep together.
It's normal to shower together.
They are good friends.
Gu Nanqiu said they are good friends.
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Inside the room, the loud hum of the hairdryer filled the air. Gu Nanqiu's fair hand was entangled in Yi Yue's hair, as if she were trapped by it and forced to stay there.
Gu Nanqiu quietly bent down and sniffed the scent of her hair; it smelled the same as her own.
From this angle, you can just see the long, slender neck hidden beneath the hair, with an ambiguous red hue on it.
It's like a blatant declaration of sovereignty.
A strange, burning sensation rose in his heart. His well-defined hands pressed the soft flesh gently, idly stroking the bone beneath the skin, until he was certain that it was tainted with his own unique, sweet scent.
Enjoying Gu Nanqiu's hair drying, Yue Yiyue didn't notice the person behind him.
She sat there, propped up on the bed, listening to the buzzing of the hairdryer and the delicate hand stroking her scalp behind her. She recalled her life in the orphanage, where the sisters all helped each other in the same way.
First time washing my hair, first time getting my period.
The older generation will help their younger sister within their own capabilities.
After leaving the orphanage, they all gave back to the orphanage.
For her, friends simply didn't exist.
She has an unlikable personality, and many people are just willing to let her stay there and watch.
Most of the time she was alone, with only her younger sister occasionally coming back to keep her company.
Looking back on those days, although it was tiring, Yue Yiyue felt that he was quite happy.
If she could go back, she hoped she could.
Here, I've gained a new opportunity to study...
And she has made good friends, feelings she has never experienced before.
"Yiyue, what are you thinking about?" The sound of the hairdryer stopped, the buzzing in Yue Yiyue's ears disappeared, and Nan Qiu's voice was close to his ear.
Gu Nanqiu looked at Yue Yiyue, who seemed to be reminiscing about the past, and asked, "Are you thinking about something happy?"
"Hmm." Yue Yiyue touched his dry hair and gestured for Gu Nanqiu to sit down.
"We will definitely get out, and we'll enjoy our university life."
It seems like it's good to learn things here that you can't experience in real life.
Besides... I remembered what Gu Nanqiu had just said.
Yue Yiyue suddenly didn't want to stay here passively anymore.
Instead, it's about rediscovering and enjoying the world.
Even if it's just for a moment.
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When Yue Yiyue woke up the next day, she felt refreshed. She flipped through her employee handbook and ate a pancake.
The cafeteria lady saw Yue Yiyue stuff a big chicken leg into the bowl.
Upon seeing Gu Nanqiu, there were two large chicken legs.
I also added a spoonful of beef and a beautifully fried egg.
Heart-shaped.
Yue Yiyue was already used to such scenes.
She looked at the cafeteria, which was unusually empty despite it being lunchtime.
I recalled what the director of the Political Education Department said.
I thought we wouldn't be able to find a way out until before midterms.
Now.....
This matter is directly related to Zhang Yang.
Just thinking about this gave Yue Yiyue a headache.
Gu Nanqiu noticed that Yue Yiyue looked troubled, so she took his hand with her free hand and said, "We should go back, Yiyue. We can go back."
I won't hold you back.
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