CH 58

Time flew by.

Spring arrived silently, and apricot blossoms bloomed throughout the school. Several sparrows landed on the branches, chirping and hopping, shaking off a few petals in their flight.

C University, Building F.

Second class in the morning, flower arrangement class.

Su Li looked at the strangely shaped arrangement in front of him and began to doubt his aesthetic taste. Lin Yuxing beside him was also at a loss, unsure how to comment on the “thing” in front of them.

After a long while, Lin Yuxing politely said, “It’s art.”

Su Li was taken aback, surprised, but then nodded heavily.

Beside them, the creator of that “thing,” Liao Yan, said to Lin Yuxing, “I also think it’s a piece of artwork. If you like it, I’ll give it to you.”

Lin Yuxing was at a loss for words. He didn’t want it at all.

But Liao Yan was very enthusiastic and almost put Lin Yuxing’s name on the flower basket and have it personally delivered to their dormitory.

Lin Yuxing tried to refuse politely, saying, “This is your first assignment, and you put so much effort into it, so artistically… wouldn’t it be better to give it to your family?”

Liao Yan thought to himself: Isn’t your family me?

But on the surface, he had to respond, “My mom would definitely love it.” He took the opportunity to say, “By the way, I’ve invited you several times to have dinner at my house. At least show me some face, okay?”

Su Li, who was standing next to Lin Yuxing, listened attentively and glanced suspiciously at Liao Yan.

In fairness, Liao Yan said to Su Li, “You can come if you want.” He explained with some arrogance, “After all, you’re Yuxing’s friend.”

Su Li’s ears pricked up, and he glanced at Liao Yan, whose face instantly turned cold. He felt that Liao Yan was inconsistent and worth being cautious about. He reminded Lin Yuxing, “I don’t mean to speak ill of him… He looks good, but he doesn’t seem like a good person. Why did you become friends with him?”

Based on Su Li’s understanding of Lin Yuxing, he knew that Lin Yuxing was not good at dealing with people like Liao Yan, whose character was different and a bit odd.

Lin Yuxing lowered his head and fiddled with the flowers on his desk, inserting them into a simple flower basket with great concentration.

“Liao Yan is indeed a bit talkative, but I don’t know why I can’t bring myself to dislike him.” Lin Yuxing always felt a familiar feeling from Liao Yan sometimes.

But he couldn’t put his finger on what that feeling was.

After hearing this, Su Li was astonished and misunderstood, “Could it be that you have feelings for him—”

Lin Yuxing quickly covered Su Li’s mouth. “That’s impossible!” He firmly told Su Li, ” no one can be compared to senior.”

Even if the whole world changed, Lin Yuxing would never change his feelings. In his eyes, Gu Zhongyi was the best, with no one else to compare.

Su Li’s eyelashes twitched and he glanced at the classmates who were staring at them, signaling Lin Yuxing to let go first.

Lin Yuxing awkwardly retracted his hand and leaned close to Su Li’s ear, whispering, “Liao Yan likes girls. He has a crush on a Beta girl and is planning to pursue her.”

“Do you believe him?”

“Regardless of whether it’s true or not, I have no intention of getting involved with him. That’s all I want to make clear.” Lin Yuxing drew a clear boundary with Liao Yan and discussed everything with Gu Zhongyi, and was not afraid of any misunderstandings.

Su Li said, still confused, “But he has such a bad mouth. What girl would like him?”

“he’s not that bad.”

Lin Yuxing wanted to defend Liao Yan with a few more words, but when he turned his head, he saw Su Li suddenly upset.

Su Li was leaning against the desk sighing, “I thought I was your best friend, but it turns out you’ve replaced me so quickly, and you’re even defending him.”

“Don’t you still have Gu Nuan?” Lin Yuxing settled the score and made it clear, “You didn’t invite me when you went out for hotpot during the winter vacation.”

“…”

Su Li didn’t expect to dig a hole for himself. He was at a loss for words.

The main reason was that the prices in that hotpot restaurant was not cheap. He knew that Lin Yuxing’s family background wasn’t good, and he was usually thrifty, and he didn’t like taking advantage of others, so he didn’t invite Lin Yuxing.

However, if he said it bluntly, it might turn into sympathy and pity.

Su Li took a deep breath, feeling embarrassed and stood still.

Just when he was in a dilemma, with his face almost changing color, Lin Yuxing nudged his arm with his elbow and sincerely said, ” we should have a hotpot meal together, my treat.”

“?”

“Without the Senior, just the three of us.”

“!”

“I earned a good amount from tutoring during the winter vacation, so I want to treat you guys to a meal.” Lin Yuxing had been Su Li’s roommate for a semester. How could he not understand what Su Li was thinking?

In the past, Lin Yuxing lived rigidly afraid of spending money, always making every penny count. Now that his life was better, he wanted to thank his friends for their support during the previous period.

Lin Yuxing said, adjusting the flower basket in his hand to his satisfaction, his face filled with determination. “Su Li, you are my best friend.”

“What about Gu Nuan?”

“The second best.”

Su Li excitedly raised his chin and childishly asked in Liao Yan’s direction, “And what about him?”

Lin Yu Xing sighed and went along with Su Li’s thoughts, coaxing him, “He’s not as good as you.”

Su Li’s mood instantly improved, and he proudly swung his floral arrangement, saying, “I knew we were the best.”

Others might not know, but Lin Yu Xing was well aware? His roommate Su Li may have a quick mouth and a stubborn streak, but he’s actually very easy to please.

Liao Yan was surrounded by several classmates and gradually grew impatient.

But he couldn’t cause trouble for Lin Yu Xing, so he forced a friendly smile while dealing with the others.

As he interacted with others, he glanced up and saw Lin Yu Xing and Su Li chatting happily. He couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. His crybaby little brother seemed to have undergone significant changes and even had supportive and reliable friends.

For a moment, Liao Yan’s opinion of Su Li, the “sharp-tongued” omega, improved slightly.

He finally managed to break free from the group of classmates and returned to Lin Yu Xing’s side, asking, “You did a good job. Who is it for?” As he said that, he reached out and touched one of the mini sunflowers in Lin Yu Xing’s flower basket.

Su Li deliberately said, “It’s for Gu Zhongyi.”

Well, it’s not for you.

Liao Yan: “…”

Looking at Lin Yu Xing, whose ears were slightly red, he honestly responded, “Uh, I want to give it to my senior.”

Liao Yan: “What about the next—”

Su Li proudly interrupted, “Yu Xing said that he will give the next one to me.”

Liao Yan: “…”

Lin Yu Xing smiled slightly and didn’t expose Su Li.

Su Li raised an eyebrow and said, “Sorry, but I happen to be Yu Xing’s best friend.”

In other words, Liao Yan, if you want Lin Yu Xing’s flower arrangement assignment, it’ll have to be in your next life!

Liao Yan was speechless, feeling like he had never been at such a loss for words.

In an instant, Liao Yan’s impression of Su Li dropped again.

But he was already 30 years old and shouldn’t be getting upset with a 19-year-old kid. Liao Yan let it go for the sake of Lin Yu Xing.

The class passed quickly, and as it neared the end, Liao Yan received a message.

After reading it, he put away his phone, helped Lin Yu Xing tidy up the desk, and cleared the trimmed branches and leaves.

Liao Yan asked, “Yu Xing, do you like cats?”

“I can’t keep cats in the dorm.”

Liao Yan said, “My dad’s company is preparing for an exhibition, mainly showcasing pet products. They need some temporary workers.”

He showed Lin Yu Xing the requirements for the job: “you can help me at the cat exhibition.”

Lin Yu Xing looked curiously and Su Li also leaned over.

They saw a simple and clear requirement on the page: suitable appearance for wearing cat ears, willing to wear cat costumes. Outgoing and clear-minded, and a love for small animals.

Attached image: Cat costume.

Responsibilities: Product introduction, distribution of product brochures, providing product trial services, responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the exhibition hall.

Looking at the hourly wage, it was truly enticing!

Lin Yu Xing eagerly raised his hand, “I’ll go!”

Su Li, on the other hand, was tight on funds due to constantly exchanging gifts with his online boyfriend. He looked at the decent hourly wage for the job and hesitated, wanting to raise his hand but fearing rejection.

Liao Yan saw through Su Li, “Alright, I’m not that stingy. You can come along too.”

Su Li was about to express his gratitude when Liao Yan said, “Remember, the next flower arrangement assignment is mine.”

Su Li: “…”

After class, Liao Yan received a phone call and claimed he had something to attend to and swiftly left.

Su Li and Lin Yu Xing had no classes in the afternoon, so they went to the cafeteria for lunch and strolled back to the dormitory.

Along the way, the apricot blossoms bloomed abundantly, emitting a delightful fragrance.

Su Li, feeling satisfied after his meal, stretched lazily. “It’s already Friday again, time flies. Are you really going to stay at Gu Zhongyi’s every weekend from now on?”

Thinking about it, Lin Yu Xing regretted it.

Gu Zhongyi didn’t keep his promise at all! It was also his fault for lacking self-control. Whenever the atmosphere was right, his legs would go weak, and he couldn’t even take a few steps before being deceived by Gu Zhongyi and ending up in bed.

He held the flower basket in his hands, feeling burdened.

Suddenly, Su Li grabbed his wrist. “I have a question for you.”

“?”

Su Li pulled him aside, looking left and right, and mischievously tugged at Lin Yu Xing’s ear, asking in a secretive manner, “Have you two…done it?”

Lin Yu Xing almost choked on his own saliva from being shocked.

Su Li had a face that said, “I’m giving you face by not saying it.” “Every time you come back from him, you exude his pheromones all over. Do you really think I’m a fake Omega who can’t sense anything?”

Lin Yu Xing was completely embarrassed, even though he always took a shower before coming back. He was hesitating, trying to come up with an excuse or explanation, but Su Li managed to catch him off guard.

Su Li dragged him all the way back to the dorm, closed the door, and locked it.

“Yu Xing, tell me honestly.”

Su Li swallowed and his Adam’s apple symbolically rolled. “Is it really ten times bigger with an Alpha?”

“…”

Lin Yu Xing, shocked by this question, almost dropped the flower basket.

Fortunately, Su Li’s reflexes were quick, and he caught the basket, saying, “Look at you, so careless. If it broke, Gu Zhongyi would be heartbroken. Luckily, I’m here.”

Then Su Li got back on track, saying, “Why aren’t you speaking?”

Lin Yu Xing looked at Su Li as if he were a pervert.

Su Li said, “Why are you looking at me like that? It’s described like this in comics and novels. I’ve never seen the real thing, so isn’t it normal for me to ask? Besides,” he scratched his nose playfully and whispered, “After Liang Xie agrees to meet up with me, if things progress to that point… Well, it’s just in case. At least I can be mentally prepared in advance, so I won’t embarrass myself.”

Su Li was thinking a lot and fantasizing quite a bit: “You should know that my boyfriend Liang Xie is 190 cm tall, 1 cm taller than Gu Zhongyi.”

Lin Yu Xing: “…”

Su Li patted Lin Yu Xing’s shoulder and pretended to be casual: “I’m not showing off.”

Lin Yu Xing was speechless and couldn’t find the right words to say.

Su Li sighed as if he heard Lin Yu Xing’s silent acknowledgment and felt both excited and nervous.

An awkward atmosphere filled the dormitory.

“If you don’t want to talk about it, forget it. I think I understand,” Su Li said, sitting calmly at his desk, nonchalantly opening his computer as if preparing to play a game.

After a while, Lin Yu Xing dragged his chair and sat next to Su Li.

“Su Li, although we have a good relationship, but with my senior… you know, we’re both more introverted people, and it’s not convenient to discuss our private matters.”

Lin Yu Xing held Su Li’s hand and earnestly said, “You should read fewer erotic comics and novels. Human organs can’t be that exaggerated. We should rely on science, not superstition, and not indulge in such exaggerated fantasies.”

While Lin Yu Xing was lecturing Su Li about not always indulging in unrealistic things, his phone on the desk vibrated.

Still absorbed in his lecture, Lin Yu Xing didn’t pay attention to his phone.

The phone vibrated again.

Su Li kindly picked it up for him, but Lin Yu Xing’s message notifications weren’t set to private. The three messages were clearly displayed in front of Su Li.

Gu Zhongyi: [I’m going to the off-campus convenience store to buy a few boxes of condoms. I’ll be a bit late picking you up.]

Gu Zhongyi: [It’s easy to be seen by classmates if I buy them on campus.]

Gu Zhongyi: [I think the ones I bought last week won’t be enough, so I’ll buy a few more boxes.]

Su Li swore it wasn’t intentional, but he had already seen the messages with his own eyes.

Su Li was dumbfounded: So this is what they mean by introverted.

Lin Yu Xing: “…..”

Lin Yu Xing was willing to pay handsomely for a pair of eyes that haven’t seen those messages.

He wanted to get back at Su Li!