Chapter 169: The Joy of Taking Shortcuts

Chapter 169: The Joy of Taking Shortcuts

TL: Etude

On the day of the winter solstice.

Early in the morning, snowflakes fell, deepening the chill in the air.

Ren Ziqiang sprang out of bed, excited about the cafeteria selling dumplings today, and called the entire dormitory to go eat together.

Jiang Qin had scheduled the dumpling and hot pot feast for Room 208 for tonight, but they couldnt skip meals during the day. Besides, he felt quite hungry, so he decided to join them.

However, the taste of the cafeterias dumplings was indescribably bad.

One bite revealed an overpowering scent of spices, yet the meat flavor was absent. The filling was juicy, but the greasiness somehow spoiled the texture.

Ugh, even dogs wouldnt eat this. Is this just frozen stuff? And they dare call these handmade dumplings?

Cao Guangyu dropped his chopsticks, his face full of disdain.

Bro Cao, if you find it disgusting, just say so. Why say even dogs wouldnt eat it?

Zhou Chao, with a half-eaten dumpling in his chopsticks, looked as gloomy as the bottom of a pot.

Its good enough to have something to eat. With so many students at Linchuan University, the cafeteria aunties would need the arms of a Qilin to make you purely handmade dumplings. But technically, hand-cooked can be considered handmade, a classic marketing strategy.

Jiang Qin revealed the truth, nonchalantly stuffing two more dumplings into his mouth, undeterred by Cao Guangyus sarcasm.

He wasnt overly picky about flavors, thinking that filling the stomach was enough. Someone as fussy as Old Cao was either spoiled from childhood or just a chronic complainer.

This problem could be easily fixed a few days of hunger in the mountains would do the trick.

After emptying the plate of dumplings, Jiang Qin turned to look at the snowflakes fluttering outside the window. Instead of focusing on the few snowflakes, he saw several girls from the Finance Class 3 approaching.

Leading the group were Song Qingsong, Jiang Tian, and Jian Chun, the three beauties, followed by Pan Xiu and Liu Xiaojun, the supporting green leaves.

Last in line was Zhuang Chen, carrying bags and milk tea.

When the two groups met, except for Ren Ziqiang and Pan Xiu, who had gone their separate ways, the remaining eight greeted each other naturally.

Have you noticed? Our four guys from the class seem to have turned into aloof male gods.

Liu Xiaojun found a seat and whispered.

Song Qingsongs eyebrows shot up: Jiang Qin has always been a male god. Does he even need to change?

Cao Guangyu seems to have found someone too, a senior from the Medical Department.

Zhuang Chen showed off his gossip knowledge, skillfully shifting the topic away from Jiang Qin.

Zhou Chao hasnt changed, just getting fatter.

Ren Ziqiang has also become aloof, not even greeting us just now

As the words fell, everyone involuntarily glanced at Pan Xiu, who pursed her lips, looking aggrieved.

Since last month, Ren Ziqiang had stopped paying her any attention. Whether in class or by chance encounters, he acted like a stranger to her.

Pan Xiu didnt understand what she did wrong. After days of inquiries, she got no response.

Unlike her, who had fewer admirers due to her beauty, losing one made a significant difference to her. So now, whenever she heard Ren Ziqiangs name, her mood soured.

Speaking of making dumplings, do you think Jiang Qin could have a solution?

Just when everyone was silent, Jian Chun, who had been quiet, suddenly spoke up.

Jiang Tian blinked, then brightened up, Youre right! If its him, hell definitely have a way!

Knowing it was left by the student council president, they still felt like thieves, barely making a sound as they cautiously opened the door and entered without a noise.

Just then, footsteps approached from outside the door, causing everyones hearts to leap into their throats.

Zhu Feng arrived expressionlessly at the doorway and glanced inside, scaring Jiang Tian and the others so much they hardly dared to breathe.

Do you have a pot?

We havent bought one yet. Jiang Tian answered truthfully.

Zhu Feng coughed softly, lowering her voice, I have an electric cooker in my office, usually used for heating food. If you want, you can come with me to get it.

Jian Chun, stunned for a moment, regained her composure, feeling unexpectedly honored, Ill go with you to get it, thank you, senior.

No need to thank me. If it werent for Jiang Qin specifically calling me, I would never allow such a thing. When you go back, dont mention it to anyone, and be careful when youre cooking.

Okay, senior. Well make sure to keep the door closed and not make a sound.

Jian Chun followed Zhu Feng out of the classroom, and halfway through, she couldnt help but ask, Senior, isnt it a rule that if caught, there are penalties and fines? Wont this cause trouble for you?

Zhu Feng glanced at her, During the debate competition, I owed Jiang Qin a favor, but he didnt have anything for me to help with. Consider this as returning the favor. Remember to tell him.

Okay, senior.

Zhu Feng pursed her lips, adding, Make sure to tell him, and mention that I lent you the electric cooker.

Okay.

Later, Jian Chun returned to B704 with the electric cooker, leaving everyone inside exchanging bewildered looks.

This was the influence of Jiang Qin.

Just a call and he had secured a classroom for a strictly forbidden activity, even arranging for a pot. It was incredibly cool.

Remembering how Jiang Qin had made the call with an expressionless face, it truly embodied the persona of a cool and reserved male god who spoke little.

Dude, when Zhu Feng came, I was so freaked out. Who knew she was just asking if we needed a pot?

Jiang Qin really lives up to being my idol. Taking shortcuts is truly joyful!

Ive never seen Zhu Feng give face to anyone like that

Hearing everyones amazement, Zhuang Chen in the back felt a mix of emotions.

Jian Chuns wish, which he couldnt fulfill, was easily managed by another man, making him feel inadequate. And indeed, he felt powerless.

If

Just if.

If he had been the one making the call, what would Jian Chun think?

Zhu Feng, this is Zhuang Chen. Prepare a classroom for me. I need to cook dumplings. Yes, right away, and bring a pot too!

Jian Chun, Ive arranged everything. Lets have a delightful winter solstice tonight!

Zhuang Chen, after fantasizing, felt a tingling excitement, even imagining Jian Chun looking up to him in admiration.

But back to reality, he felt a void.

Turning to look at Jian Chun again, she was sharing her conversation with Zhu Feng with Jiang Tian, her face wearing a touching smile.

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