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Jiangcheng University has over twenty thousand students across its liberal arts and sciences campuses, a significant portion of whom are enrolled in adult education programs, including adult college entrance exams, self-study examinations, and vocational training. Several of Lao Si Liu Jiawang's hometown friends are from the Adult Education College, some of whom even graduated from the same high school as him and share a close bond.
For these types of students, the university dormitories are not available; instead, each department typically rents accommodations off-campus. They either rent an entire hotel or repurpose a closed factory into dormitory-style housing, which is managed by the respective departments. In practice, however, this management is largely self-governed by the students, with counselors occasionally checking for safety hazards or the presence of high-power electrical appliances.
The shared facilities, such as bathrooms, are co-ed, and it is common for male and female students to visit each other's dorms. Celebrations like birthdays often see a large group of friends—both male and female—gathering until late at night. Since these are shared rentals, more outrageous incidents rarely occur.
By the second year, some students stop paying for university accommodations and instead rent houses in nearby urban villages with friends. This arrangement offers them freedom and is significantly cheaper. Some relationships develop into romantic partnerships, leading couples to move out of the university dorms to enjoy a more comfortable living situation where they can even cook meals together.
After graduation, many students who stay in the Provincial Capital become the primary renters in these urban villages near Jiangbei University, with places like Luzhai, Zhou Village, and Caiying housing numerous such tenants.
One night, two of Lao Si Liu Jiawang's classmates came to find him and mentioned they wanted to crash at his place for the night. As they were all brothers from the same dormitory, the leader Zhao Jinpu took charge while Cui Shuigen brought a mattress and Miao Shujie contributed a quilt. Third Sister Hu Ruoyun added a blanket, and together they set up a temporary sleeping arrangement on the empty bed that Jie Bing used to occupy.
Curious, Zhao Jinpu asked Lao Si's classmates why they were staying over when they had their own rented place. One of them replied after exchanging glances with his friend, "Big Brother, our house was temporarily taken over by a senior from our hometown!"
Miao Shujie chimed in with confusion: "A senior? Aren't they all regular students? Don't they have dorms at school? Why would they stay at your place?"
Lao Si noticed his fellow hometown classmates hesitating to explain and took over the conversation: "It was borrowed by one of our seniors and her boyfriend..." Upon hearing this, everyone understood. Third Sister Hu Ruoyun and Cui Shuigen exclaimed in surprise: "Wow, it can work like that?"
Feeling encouraged to speak freely now that the topic was out in the open, one of Lao Si's classmates said bluntly: "You guys don’t know? During Qixi Festival, Peaceful Night, Valentine's Day—there are tons of couples borrowing places to stay outside. Renting a room at a guesthouse costs money and you risk being checked by the police. Staying at a classmate's or hometown friend's rented place is safer and cheaper."
He continued: "Usually when we borrow a place, we don’t do it for free; we either buy tickets for two to the Video Hall for an all-night movie or rent a machine at the Game Hall for an entire night of gaming. Unfortunately for us tonight, both the Video Hall and Game Hall nearby are fully booked... that's why we had to bother you guys."
PS: In the author's view, these stories are merely legends; most diligent students are genuinely focused on their studies.
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