Chapter 19

Translator: Zayn_

“Main member? I didn’t hear it wrong, did I?” Liu Fei instantly began to doubt his ears.

“Of course not.” Lin Hai smiled and said, “The paper that Lin Luo was in charge of organizing has already received an award. Naturally, he is a core member of our HIV Research Group.”

Lin Hai casually told Liu Fei the truth, and Liu Fei was completely stunned.

“Organize the thesis?” Liu Fei slapped his thigh in realization.

Could it be that he had thought it through? That I didn’t write the paper because I was sick? However, Liu Fei’s words made me feel… ridiculous.

“Lin Luo, you’re really exhausted because of your illness! As your brother, I’m deeply touched by your contribution to the field of HIV even though you’re seriously ill!”

? ? ?

I actually have nothing to say. Liu Fei’s brain circuit is getting more and more outrageous. I’m seriously ill, writing a paper on HIV, and want to contribute to the HIV field?

Was Liu Fei’s brain automatically filling up a tragic drama?

Just as I was thinking, Liu Fei suddenly rushed in front of me. His words were sincere, and his eyes were firm. “Lin Luo, I will always support you!”

Alright, he firmly believes that I’m the main character of a tragic drama. While Liu Fei was waiting for me to answer his question, Lin Hai asked, “Brother, did you make a mistake?”

“Wrong?” Liu Fei laughed, “That’s impossible!”

“Lin Hai, you don’t know this, but my brother, Lin Luo, is infected with HIV. He’s still determined to study HIV and is shining in his field!”

“He was shining when he wrote the thesis!”

I was even shining? Am I a light bulb in Liu Fei’s eyes?

“Pfft-” Hai Lin couldn’t hold back his laughter as Liu Fei looked so serious. He bent over and covered his stomach.

“W-Why are you laughing?” Liu Fei was confused.

“You don’t think I’m joking?! Do you!” he frowned.

“Lin Luo, you didn’t tell Lin Hai about your illness, did you?”

“You’re sick. HIV?” I decided not to hide it from Liu Fei anymore. I was afraid that Liu Fei would spread my heroic deeds to all the students on campus.

Seeing this, Liu Fei replied, “What else? Hurry up and explain to Lin Hai. Let your research team leader understand how much you’ve sacrificed.”

“No, did I say I have HIV?” I asked indifferently, the smile in my voice spreading.

“Ha? Ah, ah, I know. You don’t want to tell anyone, right? Of course, you don’t want your illness to be known to all the students.”

“Liu Fei, I don’t have HIV.”

As Liu Fei was speaking, I interrupted him. Liu Fei was stunned by my words.

After a long while, Liu Fei asked robotically, “What?”

“I’ll tell you.” I patted Liu Fei’s shoulder. “I don’t have HIV.”

He only came back to his senses after I repeated myself.

“You don’t have HIV?” Listening carefully, there was even a bit of regret.

My mouth twitched. I knew that Liu Fei was regretful because he was denied what he had believed. But in this situation, he was sighing?

Liu Fei was the only one who would behave this way.

“You saw my research paper on HIV and decided that I had HIV?” I said slowly, “Who exactly infected your brain circuits?”

“No, isn’t it because you’re sick that you were studying it?”

Liu Fei looked up at me and Lin Hai as he spoke. This time, Liu Fei’s brain was back on track.

“The HIV Research Group’s thesis,” he mumbled.

“You’ve finally realized,” I raised an eyebrow. “Actually, I’ve always wanted to ask, how did you guys believe that I had HIV after reading my HIV paper?”

“…”

Liu Fei did not know how to reply.

When I saw his expression, I knew that he was simple-minded and stubborn.

“I almost laughed out loud when you guys were reading my thesis in the dorm,” I said indifferently.

My words caused a stir in Liu Fei’s heart.

“Y-you knew… you knew that we’ve read your thesis.” Liu Fei scratched his head, feeling a little guilty.

But a moment later, he woke up with a start.

“Lin Luo, if you knew, why didn’t you explain?” Liu Fei looked at me in shock. “We were almost going to arrange your funeral.”

“When did I say I have HIV?” I laughed.

“!”

Liu Fei was suddenly enlightened, and he wished he could erase the calmness he had when he was analyzing the patient’s condition.

…

After Liu Fei found out the truth, he sent a message to our dormitory group.

[ Liu Fei: Everyone, Lin Luo doesn’t have HIV. ]

[ Liu Fei: He’s only researching a paper on HIV. ]

The replies in the group were quick.

[ Dormitory boss is here: ?! ]

[ Dormitory boss is here: Lin Luo told you? Or you guessed it. ]

[ Liu Fei: Of course, he said it. ]

[ Liu Fei: this kid knows that we were reading his thesis, but he was still hiding it from us. I’m so angry. I heard that he won a prize for his thesis, and the bonus has been given out. I’m going to rip him off today! ]

[ Dormitory boss is here: agreed. ]

[ Zhu Luo: I agree too! ]

[ Zhu Luo: Huh? Wait. ]

Zhu Luo, another dormitory mate, suddenly interrupted the conversation.

[Zhu Luo: Lin Luo won the award for his thesis. Does it mean that he knows a lot about HIV? it’s advanced enough. Brother Luo @Lin Luo.]

[ Dormitory boss is here: If you didn’t mention it, I wouldn’t have thought of that! Lin Luo cna even win awards! 666. ]

Looking at the active messages in the group, I couldn’t help but smile.

[ Lin Luo: the documents were investigated and studied by the research team leader. He handled the documents well. I’m only responsible for organizing the documents. I don’t know much about HIV. ]

I humbly sent the message.

I didn’t give them any time to think about it and sent another message.

[ Lin Luo: The school’s cafeteria. You can have anything. My treat today. ]

My message was sent, and a series of firecracker emojis flooded the screen. At five o ‘clock in the afternoon, our dormitory members appeared at the fifth canteen.

“Not bad, kid.” The boss patted my back. “Not only are you not sick, but you’ve also been rewarded. You have to work harder in the future.”

As he spoke, he walked around me and sat opposite me.

“Brother Luo, you’re awesome.” Zhu Luo, who was beside the boss, also agreed.

Before I could respond, Liu Fei spoke first.

“Even if it’s information prepared by the leader of the HIV Research Group, Lin Luo is still capable of organizing it into a paper!” As he spoke, he raised his drink. “I, Liu Fei, propose a toast to you!”

I smiled and picked up my drink. Everyone in our dormitory was congratulating me and attracted a lot of attention. While I was celebrating, I noticed Luo Yan and Shen Tao walking towards me.

Oh? Had she finished her lesson with the director and Teacher Xu? Looking at their gloomy expressions, I knew that it was definitely not a good thing. I thought they wouldn’t provoke me anymore, but they still walked up to me.

“Lin Luo, you must be very proud now, right?”

The one who spoke was Luo Yan. Her voice was slightly hoarse. As for Shen Tao, he was dejected as he followed beside Luo Yan.

“Don’t be too smug. The higher you fly, the worse you’ll fall. I think you should know this.” Luo Yan continued.

“The road ahead is still long, wait and see!”

Notes:

[666: In China, 666 means awesome.]