"Oh, so that's why Auntie said Xu Manni isn't feeling well? Auntie, that's not good of you."
Our teacher taught us not to lie, so Auntie, you'd better not lie so easily in the future.
Otherwise, what if others think you're a liar?
"When that time really comes, people will doubt your character, Auntie."
Before the woman could finish speaking, Liu Shile immediately offered her advice, her face righteous and her words earnest.
Xu's mother was so angry she almost vomited blood. She had actually been lectured by a country bumpkin.
Who does she think she is, and what right does she have to lecture her?
"Student Liu, I am at least an elder, is this how you talk to your elders?"
I'd like to ask, how did your parents raise you?
Seeing that things were not going well, Xu's mother immediately turned cold and put on an elder's air, saying that Liu Shile had no manners.
Liu Shile was almost amused by this woman. Where did she get the nerve to lecture her like an elder?
"I don't need to worry about how my parents raised me. It's pitiful for Xu Manni to have a mother who lies all the time."
"Hey, Xu Manni, don't be angry with your mother. She's doing it for your own good. Just don't follow her example."
Liu Shile looked at Xu's mother with disdain, sighed, and then looked at Xu Manni, appearing quite sorry for her.
Xu's mother was so angry that her heart ached. Where did this sharp-tongued brat come from, always sticking her tongue out at people?
Xu Manni was furious; this country girl was so ignorant and rude!
"Liu, even if my mother did something wrong, you shouldn't be so aggressive."
I just wanted to switch beds with you. If you don't want to, fine, but why slander me?
When Xu Manni spoke, her voice was soft, but her words were full of accusations against others.
"Oh, if you want to change beds, just say so. Why lie?"
Changing beds wasn't a big deal, and if you had just told me directly, I would have changed.
But you insist on bringing up things like my poor health and my lack of manners. I'm sorry, but I'm not changing beds.
That's how it is. It's just a bed. If you had just said it outright, I would have simply refused.
But you insist on going in circles, so I have no choice but to go in circles with you.
She's never been a very good-tempered person, and she dislikes this kind of behavior the most. Wouldn't it be better to be more straightforward?
Besides, this is a large dormitory for six people, and there are still four beds available, which is enough for her to choose from. But she insists on having her own bed.
I'm not your mother, why should I give you what you want?
Both Xu Manni and her daughter were so angry at the girl's words that they trembled all over.
"Liu, the head of state has said we need unity. Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
Finally, Xu Manni, still somewhat unconvinced, brought up the words of the former head of state.
Liu Shile nodded, "If we're talking about disrupting unity, you guys started it first. There are so many beds in the room, why did you have to take mine?"
"We didn't mean to steal from you, we just wanted to trade with you?" Xu Manni didn't want to admit this fact.
Liu Shile pouted, "Oh, then why did you use someone who's not feeling well to make me give up my seat?"
Xu Man was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.
Xu's mother had already recovered. "Little girl, you're still young. Auntie doesn't blame you for being impetuous at such a young age."
Nini, don't be angry. I think this location is pretty good, so just make do with it.
If you really don't want to live here, Mom will try to find you a different dorm, okay?
As she spoke, she glanced at Liu Shile indifferently, her eyes filled with a condescending air.
Liu Shile rolled her eyes inwardly, too lazy to pay any attention to the mother and daughter.
When intimidation failed, this was the only tactic she resorted to. However, it didn't quite provoke her enough, so she wasn't angry.
In the end, Xu Manni chose the bed that her mother had suggested.
Then the mother and daughter started packing. While packing, Xu's mother kept telling her daughter to take good care of her things.
They made veiled criticisms, saying things like, "Some people from small places aren't very honest."
Liu Shile couldn't be bothered to pay attention to her. The more you pay attention to someone like that, the more energetic she becomes.
Moreover, she didn't take it personally at all; after all, it wasn't about her, so what did it have to do with her?
Xu Qinghuan already disliked the way the mother and daughter looked at people, and now, hearing their words, she was really angry. What did they mean by that?
Seeing that Liu Shile was quietly reading without any reaction, she didn't say anything either.
Not long after the Xu family mother and daughter finished making their beds, two more girls were brought into the dormitory.
One of them was wearing clothes similar to Liu Shile's, patched but looking quite clean.
She came in sweating profusely, carrying her things, and when she saw the well-dressed mother and daughter in the room, she immediately felt a little inferior.
Behind her followed a dark-skinned young man, who was also carrying a lot of things.
The other woman was wearing clothes that were about 80% new and without patches; she had bright eyes and a confident smile.
The couple behind her were both dressed in cadre uniforms; the man was wearing glasses and had a pen clipped to his pocket—they were clearly intellectuals.
The Xu family mother and daughter also subtly sized up these people before greeting them with feigned politeness.
The girl in the patched clothes is named Luo Linlin. She is from the north and has traveled a long way to get here.
The girl with the confident smile is from the next province; her name is Wang Jing, and she seems to have excellent grades.
"Oh dear, it's fate that these kids can live in the same dormitory."
"How about I treat everyone to a meal? My daughter Nini will need your help in the future."
Although Xu's mother looked down on these people, she wanted to help her daughter gain a foothold in the dormitory.
If a meal could give her daughter two more helpers, she would be willing to pay that price.
She planned to give it her all, but people might not do as she wished.
Sure enough, Mr. Wang politely declined, while Luo Linlin and her brother were so frightened that they refused outright.
If someone invites them, shouldn't they reciprocate?
But they don't have any money, so they can't afford to reciprocate. It's better to refuse early on to avoid being looked down upon.
Xu's mother was quite unhappy to see this, feeling that they didn't know what was good for them.
However, he didn't react, only saying that they would get together again when there was a chance.
Then, she left the dormitory with her beloved daughter.
After they left, the dormitory became a bit more lively.
Xu Qinghuan and Liu Shile got to know their two new roommates and felt they were both quite nice.
After Luo Linlin's brother helped her pack her things, he was sent home, and Luo Linlin took him there.
Wang Jing's parents, however, were not in a hurry to leave. They planned to check out the school environment first and then leave the next day.
Seeing that it was getting late, they took their precious daughter to eat.
Of course, Xu Qinghuan and Liu Shile were also invited, but they declined with a smile.
After they all left, Xu Qinghuan finally let out a long sigh of relief.
"Lele, I didn't realize you were so capable." Then she started teasing Liu Shile.
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