Chu Yu was worried that Dai Donglin would attract too much attention, so he deliberately didn't let him come along, and this decision was correct.
There's a girl next door who was brought here by her boyfriend. Her boyfriend is just an average guy, he only got into a junior college, his family is poor, he's stingy when it comes to buying things, and he has a heavy accent.
The classmates were gossiping behind her back. Chu Yu didn't want to become the center of attention. There was nothing wrong with dating, but Dai Donglin was too good-looking, so it was inevitable that some people would say sour things. She had just entered school and didn't want to be the center of attention.
A stylishly dressed girl walked out, glanced at Chu Yu's clothes, frowned, stared at Chu Yu's clothes and bracelet for a long time, and then inquired:
"Zhou Chuyu, right? You're a local? What do your parents do? Your family must be well-off, right?"
“I’m from Deyang. My mother is a farmer, and I live with her.”
Liao Xiaoqiao's expression became somewhat subtle after hearing this.
"You live with your farmer mother? I thought you were from a big city, but I didn't expect you to be from the countryside too. But that dress of yours isn't cheap, and that bracelet you're wearing, I don't think they sell it in inland areas. Where did you buy it?"
Before Chu Yu could speak, a capable-looking woman in a white shirt walked in. She glanced at Chu Yu, who had just gotten out of bed, and smiled. "Little Zhou, right? I'm Liao Xiaoqiao's mother. You see, my Xiaoqiao has never lived in a school dormitory before, and she's not used to this small, hard bed. With her delicate nature, she'll definitely throw a tantrum if she doesn't like it. I see you have a good temper, could you perhaps switch beds with my Xiaoqiao?"
The beds at Tsinghua University were labeled with names, arranged according to exam scores.
Chu Yu had the best grades and was assigned the lower bunk near the door.
Liao Xiaoqiao scored a few points lower than her and was assigned to the upper bunk.
In her previous life, Chu Yu lived on the top bunk. The bottom bunk was dusty from all the comings and goings, and people would often wash their feet there. She didn't really like the bottom bunk, but she also didn't like Liao Xiaoqiao's mother's tone.
They're all shrewd people, why are they putting on a show like "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio"?
What do you mean by a small, hard wooden bed? Liao Xiaoqiao is spoiled and throws tantrums if she doesn't like the place to sleep. So what? Should they just put up with this young lady and let her do whatever she wants?
Chu Yu smiled and refused, "I'm sorry, Auntie. It's normal for everyone to feel uncomfortable since we've never been away from home before, but you can't switch beds with someone else just because you feel uncomfortable."
Liao's mother didn't expect her to dare to talk back to her. She said the offensive thing with a smile. This kind of person is the most scheming. How could the naive Liao Xiaoqiao be a match for her?
Liao's mother smiled and said, "Oh my, your classmate is quite the talker. What do your parents do?"
“Auntie, you flatter me. My mother is a farmer, and I can’t match your eloquence. You have the air of someone from an official family. May I ask what unit you work for? Your unit must have very good benefits, right? You seem used to a good life and you’re not used to sleeping on a wooden bed.”
Liao's mother looked uneasy. How could she dare to reveal her workplace? She wasn't stupid; if she did, someone would report her, which would be a serious matter.
Frustrated at not achieving her goal, Liao's mother pulled out a bag of chocolates and said condescendingly:
"These are chocolates that my family brought back from abroad. They're very expensive. Consider them a gift from Liao Xiaoqiao to you. Later, Auntie will buy you a watch, and you can switch beds with Xiaoqiao, okay?"
Chu Yu shook her head, "I don't like Ferrero Rocher, and I don't want to change beds."
Mrs. Liao's face stiffened. She hadn't expected Chu Yu to recognize the brand of this foreign chocolate. It was a brand that Mr. Liao had brought back from a business trip, and it wasn't cheap. Yet Chu Yu had recognized it so readily.
These days, how many families have ever been abroad? Liao's mother's boasting had no effect, and fearing that Chu Yu's family was better off than Liao's, she didn't dare to cause trouble and pulled the unhappy Liao Xiaoqiao back to the car.
"Mom, I want the lower bunk. The upper bunk is filthy, covered in dust, and I have to climb up. I'm afraid I'll fall off at night."
Grandma Liao felt sorry for her, "When has my little Qiao ever suffered like this? What if she really falls and hits her head? Ask the counselor to let her go to the lower bunk and switch beds with her. Didn't they say that the person in the lower bunk is from the countryside? Country kids are the most hardworking. If you give her a little something extra, she'll definitely agree."
Liao's mother had just met her match and was already in a bad mood. "I've said everything I needed to say, but that girl is so sharp-tongued. She talks back no matter what I say and even took the opportunity to lecture me. I'm too ashamed to talk to her anymore."
"What? There are people like that?"
Grandma Liao had never been mistreated in her life. She got out of the car, picked up her bag, and went straight to Liao Xiaoqiao's dormitory.
Chu Yu was pouring water when Zhang Ying ran over to discuss Liao Xiaoqiao's matter. Before they could exchange more than a few words, a dignified old lady rushed into the dormitory.
His eyes held a hint of disdain; he didn't seem to be there to take his granddaughter to school, but rather to start a fight.
"You must be Zhou Chuyu?" Grandma Liao smiled. "I'm Liao Xiaoqiao's grandma. It's like this, my granddaughter has been spoiled since she was little and has never suffered any hardship. Of course, this is mainly my fault for spoiling her. Our family is well-off, and she's our only child, so naturally we have to pamper her. She has never left home, let alone experienced communal living. I'm worried that she might fall while sleeping and I'd like to ask you to switch beds with her."
"No change."
Chu Yu speaks quite frankly, and everyone should be able to understand him, but there are some who just can't.
Grandma Liao felt embarrassed. "Young girl, you're still young and haven't entered society yet, so it's normal for you to be immature. Xiao Qiao's grandfather and I both work in the education system, and we're good at judging people. With your personality, you'll suffer when you enter society. This isn't an unreasonable request. To express my gratitude, I even brought a bag of snacks, including apples, watermelon, and candy. Of course, if you think giving money would be more appropriate, we can give you money too."
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