Chapter 8 Late Night Special
Choosing electives isn't something you can decide on quickly. After reviewing the dozens of electives several times, Lin Guantang's only thought was: can he really manage to fit so many courses in?!
Of course, how the courses are arranged is not something he needs to consider.
The only thing he needed to consider was choosing the subjects he wanted to take. Lin Guantang wanted to ask his group members for their opinions, but it seemed their training had reached an extremely intense stage these days. Chat logs popped up from time to time, either direct insults or sarcastic insults...
In short, the atmosphere was extremely heated, which made Lin Guantang not very brave to speak.
Case 1:
[A Cypress Tree]: You're ruining a lively collaboration party where everyone's gathered to find Wen Tiange and reach a consensus. Are you crazy?! @雾霭之心
Heart of Mist: Sorry, I've read a lot of books. Aren't banquets places for sabotage? If you haven't heard of it, I'm sorry to say you're illiterate [smile].
[A Cypress Tree]: You are so shamelessly self-righteous [middle finger.jpg]
[Heart of the Mist]: Are you using two idioms in a row to show me that you are not illiterate?
[A Cypress Tree]: [Address] Come over and challenge me!
Case 2:
【Gratia】: You two actually colluded to play me?! @雾圭之心@一个柏树
[Gratia]: Especially you, Shao Qingbai @一个柏树! I actually believed you two were really arguing, and I risked being exposed to comfort you. My sincerity was misplaced [heartbroken]
[Heart of the Mist]: I'm sorry, I would feel guilty if I didn't do something like kicking someone when they're down.
[A Cypress Tree]: What do you mean by misplaced sincerity? Is your so-called sincerity and comfort just about bringing aphrodisiacs to make me the target of public criticism instead of you? Jian Yinglai is shameless, and you are despicable. I've known for a long time that intelligence agents have no bottom line!
Sikong: ^^
[A Cypress Tree]: ...Senior, I was wrong!
[A Cypress Tree]: What I said above is only directed at Wen Tiange himself. Look at my sincere eyes!
【Gratia】: Haha, a little brother who only bullies the weak and fears the strong.
[Sikong]: Actually, what you said is not wrong. If you want to obtain extraordinary information, you need to find various extraordinary sources to obtain it. It is common to challenge your lower limit in the process.
[Sikong]: So are you prepared for all your secrets to be known to me? Mr. Shao^^
[A Cypress Tree]: ...
[Sikong]: Don't say dirty words, guess whether your words and actions are being eavesdropped by me using shameless means^^
【A Cypress Tree】: [Thriller]
Case 3:
Gratia: I finally understand what it means to be silent but then make a splash... @Tianye, you've made such a big move without saying anything. What are your thoughts on blowing up the entire Third Simulation Field? [Mixed Feelings.jpg]
[A Cypress Tree]: Complex Mood +1
[Heart of Mist]: ...+2
[Tian Ye]: Sorry, sorry, I didn't know much about the amount of explosives, so I accidentally made a little more.
[A Cypress Tree]: It's a few billion, right? Damn! If I hadn't run fast, you would have blown me into a firework!
[Tian Ye]: I'm so sorry! [Kneeling down]
[Sikong]: In some ways, this trait of making a big splash is very similar to you @Y
【Y】: You're obsessed with me? You can still think of me at a time like this.
[Sikong]: You're wrong. You only have a terrifying effect when you speak. It's better to keep your mouth shut^^
——[Group owner Sikong] has permanently banned [member Y]——
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It seems that even the omega bride course is not as calm as imagined. Instead, there are all kinds of undercurrents surging... No, this level is completely like a raging torrent surging in the open!
It turns out that today's famous families and aristocratic families all like this kind of unrestrained wives... Lin Guantang felt a little complicated.
After all, he had heard stories about aristocrats, in which the ladies of wealthy families were all dignified and kind, and even in times of crisis, they would speak softly and remain calm.
But after sighing, Lin Guantang felt much more at ease. He had been worried before that since he was born in District 35 and had never learned etiquette, after coming to the Imperial Capital's O Courtyard, his behavior would appear too wild and rude among the many omegas. Compared with these people in the group... he even had a conscience that needed to be lowered.
In comparison, Lin Guantang felt that he was a quiet and handsome man.
Well... although the group member with the nickname [zhen] seems to be even quieter than him.
In the past two or three days, Lin Guantang had asked questions a few times out of fear because of the explosive remarks made by his group members, but [zhen] had hardly spoken again except for telling him where to find a place to eat at the beginning.
Could it be that he is a senior who is more silent and introverted, or aloof and taciturn, or even shy?
If you think this way, even this explosive quarrel can't cause any trouble. He actually condescended to recommend delicious food to you. He really fulfilled his duty as a guiding senior student very seriously. This made Lin Guantang grateful, but also a little guilty for disturbing him.
However, Senior Zhen actually recommended such a delicious restaurant with good quality and low prices. Maybe he also comes from a poor family like himself.
Thinking this way, Lin Guantang felt psychologically closer to the so-called "zhen".
However, I've never even met him in person, so I just have a favorable impression of him.
Maybe after school starts, we will have a chance to meet in college.
Judging from the chat content in the group, it seems that the training camp has ended, with only the final finishing work left.
Lin Guantang watched the group go from being in chaos to being as quiet as a chicken, and he probably guessed that everyone had some free time and were no longer anxious about the challenges of the training. In this way, would they have time to guide themselves on how to choose elective subjects?
However, you should wait until they are free before asking questions.
After observing for a few days, Lin Guantang also realized that the members of the group seemed to appear frequently only during meal times and between 10 and 11 pm. In that case, let's talk about this matter after 10 pm.
Before that, Lin Guantang decided to go to Chunhe Tea House for dinner.
Over the past few days, Lin Guantang had become familiar with the waiter at Chunhe Tea House named Ge Xihe. After learning that Lin Guantang was in financial difficulty, Ge Xihe offered to give him some more discounts, meaning -
If Lin Guantang can come to dine before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m., he can get a 30% discount on all dishes, but only for him.
And you can work part-time as a waiter in the store in the future.
Although Lin Guantang really wanted to start working part-time right now, Ge Xihe suggested that he could put the matter aside for the time being. After all, this was Lin Guantang's first time in the imperial capital. Since he had no worries about food and drink for the time being, he could enjoy his college life or visit the scenery of the imperial capital. It would not be too late to consider working part-time after three months or half a year.
Such thoughtful arrangements and considerations made Lin Guantang quickly familiar with him and developed a sense of dependence on him, but it was a pity that Ge Xihe was about to leave.
When Lin Guantang entered the restaurant, there were no diners. Ge Xihe led him to his usual seat and said before he could speak:
"Today, please try my innovative dishes for free."
Lin Guantang was already very grateful for the special offer, and when he heard the word "free", he quickly said:
"How can this be so embarrassing?"
Ge Xihe smiled and said:
"It's okay. The new product tastes a bit strange, and I'm a little undecided, so please try it and see if you can accept it. - Well, also, I'll probably be packing up and leaving tomorrow. I won't be helping out in the store anymore, so consider this my final farewell gift."
Farewell gifts and the like...shouldn't they be prepared by the people who are seeing someone off?
Lin Guantang was a little unsure for a moment whether his memory was wrong, but Ge Xihe had already taken out the prepared food.
As always, it was an exquisitely shaped pastry. Two bright blue, gem-like circular decorations were placed on the pink and white pastry, and a few petals of flowers were dotted around it. Lin Guantang looked at the petals, which seemed familiar. He looked at them for a while and asked tentatively:
“Is this a crabapple flower?”
Ge Xihe smiled and nodded:
"Yes, you gave me the inspiration—so it makes sense for me to treat you to a free meal. It tastes similar to the crabapple blossoms, so give it a try."
This surprised Lin Guantang greatly. He had never thought that he would become the material to inspire others' inspiration. His face felt hot for a moment, and when he saw Ge Xihe's smiling face, he felt even more flustered. So he quickly lowered his head and picked up a piece of cake to eat.
How should I describe the taste - it's actually a bit too bland. Only when you savor it carefully after swallowing it can you feel the sweet aroma.
After hearing his comments, Ge Xihe smiled brightly, nodded and said:
"That's right! They say crabapples have no fragrance, but that's not true. There are still fragrant crabapples in the world. This new dish is meant to be just that. If you don't let popular perceptions interfere with you and persist in your search, you'll always find unexpected surprises."
After a pause, he added with a smile:
"However, the crabapple's beautiful and unparalleled appearance is more than enough to make up for the lack of fragrance. Or rather, it no longer needs any additional fragrance."
Lin Guantang: ...He had reason to suspect that the person in front of him was using objects to describe people.
He coughed lightly, shifted his gaze, and said calmly:
"But please don't be angry—I do savor the final... aroma, but as a food for sale, the taste might seem bland upon first entering the mouth, preventing customers from being immediately drawn in."
Ge Xihe shook his head and said with a smile:
"That's fine, as long as you're satisfied. If the customers don't like it, we can just not sell it to others and make it just for you."
By the end of his speech, his voice had become very serious, and his slightly round, upturned willow-leaf eyes looked at Lin Guantang. Besides being soft and gentle, they were actually somewhat affectionate.
Ah... saying this...
In such a dark night, in a quiet shop, under the soft light, they leaned on a table face to face, as if confessing their love... it was easy to be misunderstood.
Lin Guantang couldn't help blushing and felt his heart pounding.
He couldn't even remember how he said goodbye to Ge Xihe. By the time he recovered and calmed down in the dormitory, it was almost half past ten.
Oops!
Lin Guantang remembered his elective course and calmed down instantly. He quickly opened the terminal, found the group chat, and sent a message without thinking.
[Haitang]: Good evening everyone. I would like to ask a question about elective subjects. How should I choose the most appropriate one?
He originally thought that even if only one person could give him a reference direction, it would be good enough.
What he probably didn't expect was that at this moment, all the other group members except him were gathered in the same conference room, doing a post-war review.
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