Chapter 149: Outside: Qiao Rui Hui Yi City Reunion (1)

Chapter 149

The day Xu Yi arrived in G City, the weather was extremely hot. The wind blowing on her skin was scalding, and her whole body felt like it was soaking in a sauna room with sweat dripping down as soon as she touched her head.

At the entrance of G University, the elite parents posing with their children for pictures in front of the iconic campus gate.

Xu Yi came by herself this time without her parents sending her off. She stood at the school gate, eyeing the main entrance. This little area was G City's famed tourist attraction.

She silently marveled to herself in her heart: "So this is G University!"

It was the university that countless people dreamed of, the one she had strived for since starting middle school. And now, she was standing right here in the flesh.

Following a senior volunteer sister, she went to register, collect items, and finally arrived at her dorm.

After thanking the senior sister, Xu Yi opened the dorm door.

There were four people to a room. She was the last one to arrive.

Two girls were chatting together, one with twin tails and one with a bun.

Another girl and her boyfriend were making the bed together. She had wavy hair.

Feeling a little shy, Xu Yi greeted them, then quietly started unpacking.

Midway through, she turned her head and saw the girl with her boyfriend reluctantly bidding farewell.

The boyfriend stroked her head, "Be good. I'll come to see you tonight."

"Okay, you must keep in touch with me."

"I will."

After her boyfriend left, only the four girls remained in the dorm.

The dorm building was newly constructed with bunk beds and desks below. The facilities were brand new with a private bathroom and a large balcony. The environment was rather nice.

"Let's introduce ourselves!" Gu Ran with the bun took the initiative and said, "I'm Gu Ran, she's Fang Chuning." She pointed at the girl she was chatting with earlier while speaking.

Fang Chuning smiled politely, "Hello."

"I'm Su Ling. That was my boyfriend just now."

Xu Yi got off her bed, "Hello everyone, I'm Xu Yi."

She had a typical delicate look with fair skin that attracted attention. Add in her shallow dimple, and she was even more endearing.

Gu Ran was outgoing and asked Xu Yi, "You came alone?"

"Yes."

Gu Ran: "You're so capable. I had too much stuff so my mom insisted on sending me over no matter what."

Fang Chuning: "What are we talking about? Su Ling is the really capable one. Her boyfriend personally sent her to the dorm. *sigh* I don't even have a boyfriend."

Gu Ran: "That's right. When will I ever find sweet love?"

Su Ling was embarrassed by their teasing, but she was elated inside when it came to her boyfriend. Her eyes shone as she humbly said, "No way. He often makes me angry too. Being in love is so annoying..."

Glancing up at the voice, she saw a male student around her age standing before her. Xu Yi smiled and waved her hand, "No need, I can handle it myself."

But the guy didn't leave. "You're a new student at G University right?"

"Yes."

"Then let's exchange WeChat contacts. I'm—"

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Yi felt a pat on her shoulder. "Yo."

It directly interrupted the guy's request to add WeChat.

Hearing this familiar voice made Xu Yi's heart tremble. She hurriedly turned around and indeed saw Qiao Rui.

He was dressed very simply—a light blue shirt with black athletic shorts and a pair of basketball shoes.

Standing in the crowd, he was especially eye-catching.

"You—" Xu Yi was pleasantly surprised amidst her astonishment. On the surface she remained very calm. "Why are you here?"

Guessing what was going on, the male student let out an embarrassed chuckle and swiftly dispelled any notions of taking out his phone. "Sorry, I've got something to do. I'm leaving first."

In contrast, Qiao Rui was very enthusiastic. "Sure, thanks, see you around."

Xu Yi: ?

After the male student bid them farewell and left, Xu Yi still hadn't reacted. She asked Qiao Rui, "Do you know that guy?"

"Nope."

"Then why did you say see you around to him?"

"Isn't it obvious? To thank him."

"Thank him?"

"Mm. He wanted to help carry your luggage. Shouldn't you thank him?" Without another word, Qiao Rui ruffled her hair into a big mess. "Look at you. It's fine if you don't appreciate me, but to a stranger who offered to help carry your things, you even asked what to thank him for?"

He deliberately emphasized the words "stranger".

Xu Yi struggled free of him. "Qiao Rui!"

"Alright alright—" Qiao Rui patiently tidied her hair back in place. Then he took her luggage from her. "Your pack mule has arrived. From now on, leave these tough chores to me, no need to find others."

"......"

The school was open today. Qiao Rui and Xu Yi entered together.

Only now was Xu Yi accepting the reality that he had come to G City. Still, she couldn't help asking, "Why did you come so early?"

"Isn't it for you?"

Xu Yi: ?

Qiao Rui stroked her head. "Unfamiliar environment and all, what if you get homesick? With me around—" His eyes curved into crescent moons. "Won't it make you feel a little better inside?"