Just as he was about to reach the men's dormitory, Zhou Sheng Chen bumped into a familiar face - Duan Jia Xu.
He was walking side by side with three others, chatting as they headed towards the dormitory.
"Duan Jia Xu." Zhou Sheng Chen greeted with a smile.
"Zhou Sheng Chen." Duan Jia Xu was taken aback for a moment, then quickly introduced, "These are my three roommates, Sang Yan, Chen Jun Wen, and Qian Fei."
After introducing his roommates to Zhou Sheng Chen, Duan Jia Xu turned to his friends and said, "This is my childhood friend, Zhou Sheng Chen. He's a student at the Media College next to our Polytechnic University."
Zhou Sheng Chen took a quick glance at the three. Chen Jun Wen wore glasses and was somewhat handsome. Qian Fei was a little chubby, average in looks, but he seemed quite likeable.
The one named Sang Yan stood out. Tall and slender, with handsome and noble features, thick black eyebrows, and a lean, handsome physique, his eyes held a natural coolness.
He was a typical cold and aloof handsome man.
"Nice to meet you!"
Zhou Sheng Chen took the initiative to extend his hand.
"Nice to meet you!"
The three politely greeted him and shook his hand in turn.
Seeing their wet hair and plastic basins in their hands, Zhou Sheng Chen couldn't help but ask, "Did you just get out of the shower?"
"Yeah!" Duan Jia Xu nodded slightly. "What about you? You're still in your military uniform. Didn't your Media College finish training just now?"
"How could that be?" Zhou Sheng Chen chuckled, his thin lips slightly upturned. "I just went to the mountain over there to improve my meals."
"Improve your meals?"
Duan Jia Xu didn't react much, but the little chubby Qian Fei's eyes lit up. He asked eagerly, "Hey, did you find a way to get some good food?"
Zhou Sheng Chen raised an eyebrow. "Do you need some?"
"We need it, we really need it."
Qian Fei grabbed Zhou Sheng Chen's hand, his face filled with excitement. "It's been six days, six whole days! I haven't seen a single piece of meat!"
"Zhou Brother, please show some kindness!" Chen Jun Wen was also excited.
Although Sang Yan didn't say anything, his eyes also shone with anticipation.
"If you can, Zhou Sheng Chen, get some for us!" Seeing his two roommates like this, Duan Jia Xu felt a bit ashamed and couldn't help but cover his face.
"Then you guys wait here for a moment. I'll go get some for you." Zhou Sheng Chen nodded at them and ran towards the small mountain near the sports field.
Five minutes later, he walked back carrying a black plastic bag.
He placed the plastic bag inside Duan Jia Xu's basin and instructed the group, "There are bags of braised beef and marinated duck legs and chicken legs inside. You guys can divide it yourselves. Remember to dispose of the packaging bags properly, or if they get found, I won't admit to it."
"Zhou Big Brother, you're my real big brother from now on!" Qian Fei shouted excitedly as he held Zhou Sheng Chen's hand.
Chen Jun Wen grinned. "Don't worry, we'll definitely dispose of the packaging properly. If we get caught, we'll die before we betray you."
Zhou Sheng Chen waved his hand dismissively. "Don't be so dramatic."
"How much?" Sang Yan asked succinctly.
"Don't mention money, it's awkward." Zhou Sheng Chen said very readily. "Duan Jia Xu's friends are my friends. Consider this my treat for all of you this time. If you need some next time, we'll settle the bill then."
"Also, shower time is almost here. I'll be on my way." With that, Zhou Sheng Chen quickly ran towards his dorm.
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The seventh day of military training.
Pan Zhen didn't actively pick a fight, so the fourth squad of the second company had a peaceful day. Besides marching and practicing military punches, they stood in military postures and practiced singing in the evening.
However, everyone was looking forward to the tenth day of military training because Xiao Hai Yang, with his two years of experience as a repeat student, told everyone that the instructor and head teacher would bring drumsticks to see them on the tenth day, one for each person.
After the evening training, Zhou Sheng Chen wanted to ask Huang Fu Shu Min out for a chat.
However, Huang Fu Shu Min was still holding a grudge against Zhou Sheng Chen for stealing her first kiss last night. She refused to go out, and even texted him calling him a pervert.
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The eighth day of military training.
Military training was still boring and repetitive, repeating the same movements as before. Lu Qiao Chuan and the others were still looking forward to the tenth day.
After the evening training, Zhou Sheng Chen asked Huang Fu Shu Min out to play again.
This time, Huang Fu Shu Min didn't reject him outright. She said that Xia Lang Lang's male god, Ma Yi Ran, asked Xia Lang Lang to invite a few classmates to go stargazing on the mountaintop, and Huang Fu Shu Min would be going with them.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Sheng Chen immediately asked Huang Fu Shu Min to wait a moment while he went to see what was going on.
At the bottom of the mountain.
Zhou Sheng Chen looked at Ma Yi Ran with a smile, Xia Lang Lang's male god, "Since you're going stargazing, I'm sure Brother Ma wouldn't mind an extra person, right?"
"Who is this?"
Ma Yi Ran's smile froze, and he looked at Xia Lang Lang with confusion.
Xia Lang Lang was about to answer when Zhou Sheng Chen beat him to it, "My name is Zhou Sheng Chen. I'm Huang Fu Shu Min's boyfriend."
In a flash, Ma Yi Ran breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as the other person's girlfriend wasn't his target, Fan Xiao Yu, he didn't care.
Hearing Zhou Sheng Chen say that she was his girlfriend, Huang Fu Shu Min glared at him, but didn't refute him.
"No problem, of course not." Ma Yi Ran forced a smile. "With Zhou Brother here, it'll be more lively. Why would I mind?"
"However, it's getting late. Let's hurry up and go to the mountain."
Zhou Sheng Chen and Fan Xiao Yu and the others nodded in agreement.
Ten minutes later, they arrived at the mountaintop.
It was only then that Xia Lang Lang and the others realized that there were no stars tonight. Instead, there were only bright lights prepared by Ma Yi Ran's dorm mates.
After brief introductions, everyone gathered around, playing Truth or Dare.
Ma Yi Ran happened to draw Truth, and before anyone could ask a question, he stood up and took the opportunity to confess his feelings.
The atmosphere was tense. Xia Lang Lang thought he was going to confess to her, and her face flushed red, her heart racing. But in the end, Ma Yi Ran turned towards Fan Xiao Yu and declared his love for her.
It turned out that everything was just Xia Lang Lang's wishful thinking. Ma Yi Ran didn't like her at all. She had misunderstood the whole thing.
Fan Xiao Yu, who had intended to just go along with things, found herself suddenly the center of attention. She was incredibly embarrassed.
How could she, Fan Xiao Yu, be reduced to "stealing" her best friend's boyfriend?
She turned her head towards Xia Lang Lang, feeling helpless.
Sure enough, Xia Lang Lang's eyes instantly filled with tears.
Seeing the situation was bad, Fan Xiao Yu simply remained indifferent to Ma Yi Ran's confession and insisted on taking Xia Lang Lang and Yang Jia Qian away...
The farce ended, and Zhou Sheng Chen naturally had no intention of staying. He pulled Huang Fu Shu Min away to find a quiet place to bond.