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"You're quite something, aren't you? It's as if you really know a lot of insider information that I've never even heard of," Yang Xiaoyou exclaimed, astonished by Liu Lianyue's seemingly innate talent.
Liu Lianyue, like a sponge soaking up knowledge, looked at Yang Xiaoyou with eyes that sparkled with curiosity, as if she wanted to pry open his mind to see what secrets it held.
Although Liu Lianyue had a decent perspective and her sources of information were certainly not on par with Yang Xiaoyou's, they were still top-notch. Due to her interests, she had specifically gathered data on related aspects.
However, compared to Yang Xiaoyou's casual expressions throughout their conversation, her collected 'insider information' seemed trivial.
"Actually, you can think of me as one of the many developers. Do you really think getting into Huangpu Military Academy is that easy?" After obtaining that document in Tokyo, Yang Xiaoyou's semi-public persona included being associated with relevant researchers. Coupled with his connections at Hive Security Company, he managed to maintain a balance.
In ordinary circumstances, this allowed him to form a protective umbrella without affecting his daily life.
During their exchange, Yang Xiaoyou began making purchases alongside the charming Liu Lianyue.
Liu Lianyue's delicate demeanor and her striking figure created a stark contrast that caught the attention of many students along the way. Several of them even bumped into street lamps while distracted by her presence.
Meanwhile, Yang Xiaoyou's extravagant shopping spree led many to label him as a rich second-generation or a privileged offspring of officials.
Looking at Liu Lianyue beside him, the ongoing curse of "the cabbage being trampled by pigs" seemed relentless, leaving the sensitive Yang Xiaoyou somewhat speechless as he had to temporarily block out such perceptions.
Since they had gathered quite a bit of stuff, Liu Lianyue helped carry several large bags. This only intensified the pity from onlookers and the ire directed at Yang Xiaoyou.
Having headed straight to the school upon arrival, Yang Xiaoyou was among the first to report. When he reached the temporary dormitory assigned for registration, it was completely empty.
The traditional four-person dormitory was quite decent, featuring a bathroom and bunk beds—people slept on the upper bunks while storing their belongings and computers below.
As he watched Liu Lianyue kneeling on the upper bunk, her smooth curves accentuated as she tidied up her bed, countless thoughts flashed through Yang Xiaoyou's mind. The scenario of a lone man and woman sharing a room stirred various ideas within him.
He quickly suppressed those inappropriate thoughts and shifted his focus to speak up.
"I've already contacted the company. I'm taking you over to meet some people from the branch office. They will arrange for you at headquarters. Our training for mechs has just begun; if you go now, you should be able to catch the first session. I hope you perform well—don't embarrass your faction!"
"You all are so impressive at your company. Competing against you will be tough, but I will definitely give it my all. By the way, do you just waste time at school? I never understood what was so great to learn there." Liu Lianyue said, still a bit unconvinced after jumping down from above when no one was around.
"Who says I can't help out while at school? Besides, university offers much more freedom. If something comes up, it won't affect me much. As for you, well, although praising you in advance might make you a bit cocky, don't be so lacking in confidence. As for your skills in single-axle mecha, you're actually quite good. Just keep working hard, and you'll definitely catch up. Come on, your future roommate hasn't arrived yet. I'll take you to the Asian Branch, which is located in Shanghai."
After giving Liu Lianyue a glance, Yang Xiaoyou encouraged her. The impact of their recent collaboration with Hive Security Company had been significant for Liu Lianyue; they couldn't let her lose confidence right from the start.
Just as Yang Xiaoyou was getting ready to head out, the dormitory door was pushed open from the outside. A middle-aged couple entered with a tall, thin boy over six feet tall who had acne on his face and wore black-rimmed glasses.
From the large bags of luggage they brought in, it was clear that they were likely her future roommates.
Upon entering, both the couple and the tall boy were momentarily stunned by Liu Lianyue's stunning appearance.
"What a beautiful girl! I wonder how old she is. Did you come here to report with your brother?" the woman of the couple asked eagerly.
Yang Xiaoyou felt a pang of frustration at being ignored; after all, she was going to be this couple's son's roommate. Did she really look like a fellow student?
The tall boy also seemed a bit awkward standing next to such a beauty as Liu Lianyue, appearing uncomfortable in her presence.
From their clothing and demeanor, it was clear that they weren't poor but weren't wealthy either. Yang Xiaoyue had rarely interacted with girls of Liu Lianyue's caliber before. Judging by their accents, they seemed to be locals from Shanghai. Their behavior contrasted sharply with the common stereotype of Shanghai residents being elitist and exclusive.
"Ma'am, you've misunderstood. I'm just his high school classmate. His parents are busy and just left; I'm here to help him out," Liu Lianyue said smoothly. She always presented herself well to outsiders—approachable and pure like a good older sister.
At that moment, she was once again making Yang Xiaoyou look good.
"Oh? A high school classmate? Hehe, that does seem a bit early for that stage. But now that you're in university, it’s possible to deepen your relationship," the mother replied with an ambiguous tone, glancing between the two girls occasionally, making Yang Xiaoyou feel somewhat uneasy.
However, since it was their first meeting, the woman did not intend to joke too much. After exchanging a few pleasantries, she got down to business, helping to tidy up while addressing Yang Xiaoyou.
"My child has never been away from us. I see that your parents are so at ease letting you go; you must have quite a bit of experience in this aspect. Please take care of him more in the future if it's convenient."
During the initial small talk, Yang Xiaoyou learned that his future roommate was named Wang Xincheng, majoring in the Architecture Department. The reason for this arrangement was likely because Yang had been transferred and was at the bottom of the sequence number, resulting in him being mixed with students from other departments.
Hearing Wang Xincheng's mother speak, Yang Xiaoyou felt a bit emotional, sympathizing with the parents' feelings.
However, Wang Xincheng seemed somewhat awkward upon hearing his mother's words. Like most students, he didn't enjoy hearing his parents constantly praise other people's children in comparison to himself. He appeared to be a bit shy and introverted, only mumbling a few words before engaging in simple conversation with Yang Xiaoyou.
In contrast to others who would try to get close to Liu Lianyue upon meeting her, Wang Xincheng's shyness made him seek out his fellow student instead. This sparked some fondness in Yang Xiaoyou.
It wasn't easy; after being overshadowed for so long, it felt nice to finally have someone care about him.
But after hearing Wang Xincheng's question, Yang Xiaoyou felt a sense of confusion.
"Do you have a girlfriend? What about sisters or a younger sister?"
Although he seemed like an honest kid, starting off with such a question during their first meeting made him appear somewhat reserved yet curious. It seemed that first impressions could be misleading.
Compared to his previous companions like Huang Wei, this fellow had a much better personality. In this vast sea of people, sharing a dormitory was already fate, so Yang Xiaoyou decided not to maintain an aloof demeanor.
They chatted back and forth casually while also forming judgments about each other based on their conversation.
Once Wang Xincheng's parents finished setting up the beds and other essentials, they invited Yang Xiaoyou to join them for dinner.
However, due to Yang Xiaoyou's excuse of sending Liu Lianyue off, they politely declined the invitation. Wang Xincheng's parents did not insist either. Once everyone in the dormitory had gathered, they would definitely have a meal together, so they decided not to disturb the couple's time alone.
Given Yang Xiaoyou's current boldness, there was no point in arguing about it. She straightforwardly dragged Liu Lianyue away.
"Did you see that? She was able to find such a beautiful partner so quickly. You need to work hard too; don’t be like a closed-off gourd. You’re even taller than Yang and more masculine. You play basketball well too. Bring a girlfriend this semester!" After Yang Xiaoyou left, Wang Xincheng's parents resumed their educational efforts with their son.
"Dorm life seems quite interesting, but what a pity," Liu Lianyue said, her face showing a hint of something inexplicable after coming out with Yang Xiaoyou.
If she were an ordinary girl, she would probably be chatting with her college roommates right now. Although she was growing faster now, it felt like something essential was missing from her life experiences.
"If you want dorm life, that's fine! Our Hive Security Company has female team members too; we can arrange for you to share with them. If you want men around, I can take leave and fly over," Yang Xiaoyou joked with a mischievous tone.
Liu Lianyue rolled her eyes at her; such an unromantic fellow deserved to be single forever.
Just as Yang Xiaoyou and Liu Lianyue walked back into the university subway station, they spotted a familiar figure on the station's LCD screen. It was a fragment of Dream Butterfly’s latest video, followed by news about a fan club event that seemed to have been scheduled in Shanghai just as the new semester began.
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