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When a usually calm person gets angry, it can be quite intimidating. Even an idiot could tell that Lufeng was genuinely angry, and Gao Chao showed no emotion at all, honestly shutting down his computer.
During their four years in college, Lufeng held absolute authority in Room 408. He had often stood up for them, and many things transcended money. Even the wealthy and handsome Gao Chao had no temper left; everyone understood Lufeng's feelings for them. It was an indescribable bond of "Buddies."
That night, everyone thought a lot and lay quietly in silence. Lufeng also pondered many things, including his resignation, feeling it was somewhat reckless but not regretting it at all.
Before he knew it, it was deep into the night, and gradually Lufeng fell asleep: embracing the beautiful girl Murong Xiaoxiao, sitting on a rocky shore, admiring the sea view together, playing joyfully. Suddenly, a shadow appeared, and a gust of wind rushed toward him. At the critical moment, Murong Xiaoxiao took the blow for him and fell into the depths of the sea...
"Xiaoxiao!" Lufeng woke up from the nightmare, startling his sleeping roommate.
"Boss, your alarm is way too loud," Qin Shou complained slightly. He had just been dreaming about a beautiful girl when Lufeng's shout nearly ruined it for him.
"Xiaoxiao? Boss, you don't mean you're secretly in love with our school's number one beauty Murong Xiaoxiao, do you? Hehe, I always thought you never looked at my girlfriends for more than three seconds. I thought you were impotent; I didn't expect your taste to be so high that you're secretly in love with the 'Ice Goddess' of all the losers," Gao Chao said with admiration in his eyes.
"Secretly in love? You wish! You're the one who's impotent!" Lufeng wiped away a cold sweat, relieved it was just a dream; otherwise, he would regret it for life.
"Hehe... my sister is still at home nursing," Gao Chao laughed bitterly; his mother died during childbirth.
"Get lost! Murong Xiaoxiao is my sister; I just had a nightmare." At this point, Lufeng felt lingering fear.
"Dude, I was going to say Murong Xiaoxiao is my stepmother! You can come up with anything; one is surnamed Lu and the other is surnamed Murong. Who are you trying to fool?" Gao Chao said with disdain.
"Keep talking nonsense, and I'll bet your mouth with my underwear," Lufeng threatened while holding up his underwear from the corner of the bed.
"You’re ruthless!"
Lufeng widened his eyes and said gloomily, "I've never mentioned my family matters to you... Actually... I grew up in an orphanage."
"You mean Murong Xiaoxiao is also an orphan?" Qiu Han realized something.
Lufeng nodded silently and began to recount his background...
Lufeng and Xiaoxiao were both orphans; his origins were unknown while Murong Xiaoxiao's parents passed away early. She lived in Beihai Orphanage since childhood. After graduating from high school, both Lufeng and Xiaoxiao got into B University. The expensive tuition fees made it impossible for Director Hu to support their continued education.
Later on, Lufeng and Murong Xiaoxiao moved north together, working while studying. Lufeng's main purpose for attending school wasn't just to study but to protect Xiaoxiao. The bittersweet experiences along the way made Lufeng cherish everything even more; Murong Xiaoxiao was his everything.
"Alright, let's not talk about the past anymore. It's dawn now; everyone pack up; we’re leaving." Lufeng turned around and gently rubbed his reddened eyes.
"Cough, cough... Let's tidy up. It's been a long time since I've slept this comfortably," Qin Shou said, stretching lazily and feeling incredibly relaxed.
Seeing Gao Chao hesitating to speak, Lufeng chuckled, "I know what you want to say. I never told you about my background because I didn't want you to pity or sympathize with me. The main reason is that I can't let you, the handsome rich guy, know that I have such a beautiful little sister."
"Everyone on Earth knows I'm a low-key person. Even when beautiful school flowers threw themselves at me like raindrops, I dodged them all. I have principles; your sister is my sister. Oh..." Gao Chao struck a pose, and his hair flipped back just in time to hit the iron bed.
"Heaven has eyes!" Lufeng laughed, looking up.
...
After packing their bags, the four of them walked out of the school where they had lived for four years—a school filled with countless dreams. Looking back, what came to mind were the short skirts by the campus lake that year, the romantic rendezvous of young couples in the woods, the sounds of couples in private rooms, and the day-and-night battles in Dota, along with the phone hidden under the desk...
"Is this really freedom? Why do I feel like I don't know anything after leaving school? Where are we going? Home?" Qiu Han said with a confused expression, gazing at the campus they were about to leave behind.
"Let's go! Let's go! I came in high-profile and I'm leaving low-key. I'll flip my bangs and not take away a single junior. Brothers, I'm at my wit's end now. Is the boss going back to Beihai or looking for a job in this city?" Gao Chao said dejectedly. His father had just called him to tell him to venture out for a few years and cut off his financial support.
"I'm naturally staying here. My little sister and I will go back once; it's too expensive. I'd rather save that money for the orphanage kids. When I have money in the future, I'll visit Director Hu again," Lufeng replied.
Thinking of the orphanage, Lufeng's mind was filled with thoughts. This was where he grew up, but the current situation of the orphanage was not optimistic. Director Hu was getting older while the number of children at the orphanage continued to increase. The orphanage was built by Director Hu himself at his own expense, and its financial resources were dwindling, adding to his burden. Although Lufeng sent most of his salary back home, it was merely a drop in the bucket and could not sustain the living needs of hundreds at Beihai Orphanage. This was also one of the reasons Lufeng resigned from his job—he wanted to earn more money.
"Are you going home or coming with me to look for jobs?" Lufeng asked his roommates who had spent four years together. He felt conflicted; after four years of working outside, he understood that these three couldn't adapt to society's 'fast pace.'
"I don't know; I don't know what I'm capable of doing. Besides gaming, I can't do anything," Qin Shou said with a bewildered expression.
"Damn it! If this were before, it wouldn't be an issue! Did my dad lose his mind telling me to stay out for a few years? He didn't specify how many years! Is he trying to ruin my life? Am I not his biological son? Or is it because he found a mistress after my mom died?" Gao Chao said frantically. Without any source of income, it felt like a death sentence.
"Gao Chao, stop making wild guesses! Your dad is doing this for your own good. If you all knew it would come to this, why did you act like that in the first place? With roommates like you guys, should I just go crash into something? If it weren't for you calling me 'boss' for four years, I'd be too lazy to care about you all! Since no one knows where to go next, let's find jobs together," Lufeng scolded seriously. The bond formed over four years made it hard for him to let these people drift aimlessly.
"I know! I treat money like dirt while my dad treats me like a cesspool! Please don't take away my only right to complain!" Gao Chao said gloomily.
"Wait? Aren't we going now?" Qiu Han asked in confusion.
"Wait for my little sister... She's coming," Lufeng said as he looked toward the girls' dormitory where two beauties were approaching.
"Wow! The 'Ice Queen' smiled! Is she smiling at me?" Gao Chao seemed mesmerized and then realized he was nosebleeding.
The two beauties slowly walked closer; it wasn't Murong Xiaoxiao who made Gao Chao's nose bleed but rather Wang Xiaojing beside her. With light makeup that highlighted her beauty without being overly flashy, her skin was as smooth as cream; her charming eyes sparkled like lightning while her long hair flowed with the wind. A subtle smile could easily captivate any otaku. She had an hourglass figure accentuated by a white dress that showcased her elegance. Meanwhile, Murong Xiaoxiao's tight-fitting outfit also turned heads; she exuded an air of refined beauty.
"Brother!" Murong Xiaoxiao ran over, smiling as she jumped into Lufeng's arms, leaving countless passing otaku secretly envious.
"You’re already this big, yet you’re still so clingy," Lufeng teased, playfully pinching her nose.
"Is this really our 'Ice Mountain' campus beauty?" Qin Shou couldn't believe his eyes, but his gaze was entirely on Wang Xiaojing.
Qiu Han also glanced at her for a moment before looking away, just like Qin Shou, unable to meet Wang Xiaojing's gaze directly. Gao Chao, however, had a foolish grin on his face, staring at Wang Xiaojing without blinking for quite some time. As for Lufeng, his attention was solely on Murong Xiaoxiao; he spent no more than three seconds looking at any other woman.
"By the way, brother, this is my good friend, Wang Xiaojing. She wants to join us in job hunting. Can we take her along?" Murong Xiaoxiao pleaded, making Gao Chao and the others feel sympathetic.
Lufeng finally gave Wang Xiaojing a brief glance, devoid of any disrespect or the foolish expression that Gao Chao wore. Looking into her eyes, he asked, "Are you sure you want to come with us to find a job?"
After four years of work experience, Lufeng had met countless people and understood his own situation well. He felt that Wang Xiaojing wasn't genuinely looking for a job and wondered what her true intentions were.
"Yes, handsome. Your composure is extraordinary; no wonder you're Xiaoxiao's brother. But... your last names are different; you’re not a couple, are you?" Wang Xiaojing said as she gracefully approached Lufeng and whispered in his ear.
"You can think what you want," Lufeng replied. He sensed that this beautiful woman had ulterior motives and was too lazy to explain anything to her.
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