Yue Xingwen slept until noon the next day. The headache from the hangover and the aches from the previous night’s indulgence came on at the same time. He felt as if the big truck had run him over, with no strength in his entire body. His legs were numb to where he almost lost consciousness.
Yue Xingwen lay flat on the bed, rolling his eyes as he shouted, “Jiang Pingce!”
His voice was completely hoarse. He didn’t even dare to recognize the sound he made.
Soon, the bedroom door was pushed open as Jiang Pingce walked in. After facing Yue Xingwen’s reddened eyes, he stepped forward quickly, gently touched his hair, and said softly, “Awake?”
Yue Xingwen’s voice was dry. “Help me up. I want to take a shower.”
Jiang Pingce handed him a cup of warm water first to moisten his throat and then stretched out his arms with one arm under his knee, and the other firmly grabbed his shoulder to hold him up.
Yue Xingwen didn’t wear anything. Although the curtains in the bedroom were drawn and he didn’t have to worry about being seen by the neighbors, but being princess carried by Jiang Pingce in broad daylight made him feel embarrassed.
Jiang Pingce couldn’t help but chuckle when he saw Yue Xingwen’s reddened ears. “Didn’t you enjoy yourself last night? Now, you’re shy.”
Yue Xingwen argued, “Shy my ass! I’m hot.”
Jiang Pingce could only comply with him. “Okay, it’s hot. I’ll take you to cool down.”
I blamed myself for not being good last night. I was too excited for the first time. Coupled with the alcohol, I lost my sense of proportion for a moment, and Xingwen was so tired that he almost couldn’t get out of bed. In the future, it would be better to be more restrained. Otherwise, I’m afraid that Xingwen’s body could not bear it.
Jiang Pingce carried Yue Xingwen to the bathroom and whispered, “I’ll help you wash.”
Yue Xingwen asked, “Are you already washed?”
Jiang Pingce: “Of course. I took a shower in the morning.”
Yue Xingwen cheekily said, “Then wash again. Let’s try out our new home’s double bathtub?”
Jiang Pingce: “…”
Jiang Pingce would not refuse since Xingwen took the initiative to ask.
He put warm water in the bathtub and put Xingwen first, while he sat behind Xingwen.
Xingwen had been tossed around last night. Of course, Jiang Pingce would not do anything more to add a burden to his body. Seeing Yue Xingwen obediently sitting in the bathtub, Jiang Pingce hugged him from behind and washed his hair tenderly.
The foaming taste of the shampoo was very refreshing. Jiang Pingce’s fingers gently massaged his scalp as his body immersed in the warm water. It was so comfortable.
Yue Xingwen narrowed his eyes and simply relaxed himself, leaning against Jiang Pingce’s chest.
The double bathtub was very spacious. He thought that he could often soak in the bath with Pingce in the future, and this warm, intimate feeling would ease any fatigue.
After taking a bath for more than half an hour, Yue Xingwen recovered his spirit. The soreness of his body reduced a lot.
He volunteered to get out of the tub, dry himself, and change into his pajamas. He was an adult with hands and feet. It was too embarrassing to keep letting Jiang Pingce carry him all the time.
Jiang Pingce helped him dry his hair and asked, “Are you hungry?”
Yue Xingwen rubbed his stomach. “I slept until noon. Of course, I’m hungry!”
Jiang Pingce: “Then, let’s go eat.”
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When he came to the dining room, there were four exquisite side dishes on the table, all of which were buckled up by the heat preservation cover. Jiang Pingce had made lunch in advance after waking up early so that Yue Xingwen could eat it directly when he was hungry.
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“I went downstairs and bought it this morning.” Jiang Pingce served a bowl of rice from the pot and handed it to him. “Eat more. All the dishes I made today are good for digestion, and I’ll make you dumpings in the evening. What kind of filling do you like?”
Yue Xingwen thought for a while and answered, “Pork and cabbage?”
“Okay.”
They chatted while eating, really like a newlywed after a wedding night.
There were still more than twenty days to go before the school started. They were by each other side every day and after this half a month of bonding; they were getting more and more tacit in all aspects.
After the start of school, they lived a regular life of going to bed early and getting up early, eating breakfast at 7 o’clock every morning, and taking the subway to school at half past 7. Many students in the school knew that they did not live in the dormitory and thought that they both had been in a relationship and rented a house outside, but the other students did not know that both of them were living together.
In the past, students would frequently see Yue Xingwen and Jiang Pingce studying in the library or playing ball on the court. However, at the beginning of this semester, they suddenly did not go to self-study together, and they rarely appeared in the gymnasium. Some people gossiped that they broke up in a fight, or that, after their respective relationships, they spent their spare time with their girlfriends and stopped hanging out with each other.
They ignored all these rumors and didn’t bother to explain.
They no longer study together because Jiang Pingce bought a few essay platform members. They now went home as soon as school was over, cooking and eating at home, and solving their academic problems in the study at home.
They preferred that private space for just the two of them to the people coming and going to the library.
They cleaned up the study room, setting up a long table over 2 meters, just enough for them to study and work together.
As for not going to the playground and gymnasium, it was because they usually went to the garden near the community if they wanted to take a walk. If they wanted to play ball, they could also have a few games at the badminton court in the community without worrying about being recognized.
The rumors among classmates were all nonsense.
They did not have conflicts, let alone finding girlfriends and not hanging out together. They were together every day, and slept in the same bed every night, sometimes closing the curtains to do something more intimate.
Time flew by quickly. In the blink of an eye, all the people in their Research Group 183 had graduated, and they had also embarked on their own planned education or career paths.
Yue Xingwen, Jiang Pingce, Ke Shaobin, and Xin Yan went to graduate school. Senior brother Xu went to graduate school at the most outstanding research institute in genetics. Qin Miao chose to go to graduate school in the city where he was with her sister. Zhuo Feng and Lin Manluo returned to their hometown in the Northwest.
The atmosphere of parting made everyone feel uncomfortable.
During the meal, even Ke Shaobin, who usually talked a lot, was silent with red eyes.
Yue Xingwen took the initiative to stand up and said aloud, “In the future, although it will be difficult for everyone to get together again, our Research Group 183 will never disband. Distance does not measure the relationship between friends, and I believe that even in another five or ten years, each of us will remember the time in the Library and the people who fought side by side.”
Yue Xingwen swept his gaze across the room and raised his red wine glass. “Cheers to our fate and friendship!”
Xingwen’s words made the sadness of parting quickly dissipate.
Others also stood up one after another, raising their wine glasses with red eyes. “Xingwen is right. If there is anything in the future, I will say it in the group!”
“I’m lucky to meet everyone. Remember to keep in touch!”
“Keep in touch!”
Twelve wine glasses collided in the middle of the round table, making a crisp sound.
As Yue Xingwen said, even if it was difficult to gather everyone in the future, their feelings would not disappear. They had faced life and death together and experienced the most difficult hurdles. This memory would be the most precious treasure in their lives.
After toasting, Jiang Pingce and Yue Xingwen glanced at each other. Seeing Xingwen nodding, Jiang Pingce said, “There is one more thing I want to announce to you all.” He unbuttoned the top button of his shirt and took out the necklace he wore around his neck, and Yue Xingwen also took out the necklace as both of them gently held hands in front of everyone.
Teammates: “???”
Jiang Pingce said lightly, “I’m together with Xingwen.”
Teammates: “…”
Everyone else, apart from senior sister Lin Manluo, who had already noticed it and looked calm, was dumbfounded. Ke Shaobin was so shocked that he even dropped his glasses on the table. “To–together? What do you mean?!”
Xin Yan was expressionless and said, “You don’t understand this? It means they are in a relationship.”
Ke Shaobin’s fingers trembled slightly as he picked up his glasses on the table and whispered, “What–what a surprise…” He used to joke with Xingwen every day before, and as a result, the joke became a fact?!
Xin Yan said, “Don’t you usually read novels? Haven’t you read this kind?”
Ke Shaobin’s ears turned red. “I don’t read danmei!”
Yue Xingwen said with a smile, “Falling in love, is supposed to be a private matter between the two of us. But we feel that everyone is our best friend, and there are a lot of rumors about us in the outside world, so it’s better to tell everyone in person.”
Jiang Pingce glanced at Xingwen and said, “The current environment in China, for the two men to be together, there will indeed be many people who can’t understand it, and we can’t officially register our marriage. However, Xingwen and I have been determined to stay together for the rest of our lives. In the future, we will also get married, no matter what way it takes.”
When Lan Yarong heard this, she took the initiative to raise her hand and said, “It’s okay. I’ll move the Civil Affairs Bureau for you!”
The other students, who were still surprised, burst out laughing.
Lan Yarong said seriously, “Marriage certificate does not matter. How many couples received that certificate, but still quarrel every day, and the divorce lawsuit tears you to death? I have seen too many cases like this. When two people are together, feelings are the most important thing. Since you’ve decided to stay together for the rest of your life, and you’ve been honest enough to tell everyone about it. I will definitely bless you.”
Lin Manluo followed closely and said, “Sister Lan is right. Xingwen and Pingce are actually a good match. You don’t have to care about other people’s eyes. The most important thing is for the two of you to be happy!”
Qin Miao said calmly, “Both of you are wonderful people. I believe that you also decided after careful consideration. I hope you can be happy.”
Several girls took the lead in making a statement, and Yue Xingwen felt warm. “Thank you.”
Liu Zhaoqing couldn’t help but complain. “I’ll just say that something is wrong with the two of you. It turns out that you are secretly in a relationship! It’s also good that the handsome guys got together to reduce the competition pressure for us, no-so-handsome one!”
Zhang Xiaonian was the most shocked one. Both of them were his idols in high school. It turned out the idol was in love with each other. The top students in both science and arts were together? He wouldn’t dare to tell anyone this exciting news!
Zhuo Feng was stunned for a moment before he came back to his senses. “No wonder. The two of you are always inseparable when you are in the Student Council. I simply thought you two were good buddies. Ahem, finding a partner internally, two of you, it’s not bad.”
Ke Shaobin raised his hand and said, “There’s another important thing!”
Everyone looked at him together, only to see him adjusting his glasses and said seriously, “Xingwen said in the Library before that, he wanted to give us wedding candy. After hiding it from us for so long, shouldn’t he double the amount of candies?”
Everyone: “…”
You’ve been thinking about this candy for a long time!
He finally breathed a sigh of relief after seeing that no one objected or showed a disgusted look. Although this was a private matter between him and Pingce, he also hoped that his family and friends could understand him.
The students of Research Group 183 were quite open-minded, which made him feel fortunate.
He was not mistaken about these friends.
Yue Xingwen patted Ke Shaobin’s shoulder. “Don’t worry. There are enough wedding candies. I’ll go to the supermarket to buy them for everyone another day.” He looked at Ke Shaobin and said, “I’ll buy you a big box of chocolate you like.”
Ke Shaobin smiled and bent his eyes. “Good, good, good. Congratulations to both of you!”
Lan Yarong said, “I want wedding candies too.”
Lin Manluo joked. “Can you deliver it to our home? Zhuo Feng and I will leave tonight.”
Xu Yishen smiled and said, “I suggest an express delivery. I’m also on a flight tonight.”
Yue Xingwen waved his hand boldly. “One box per person, free shipping. Send your address to Pingce!”
There was warm applause and cheers all around. The casual meal ended in a joyful atmosphere.
Before leaving, Lin Manluo said a few words to Yue Xingwen in private, “Actually, I have long felt that the relationship between both of you is not like ordinary friends. As a senior sister, I’m really happy to see you’ve cultivated your relationship.”
Yue Xingwen said seriously, “When senior sister and senior brother Zhuo get married. Pingce and I will make time to attend your wedding as well. Thank you for taking care of us during these years in the Student Council.”
Lin Manluo’s eyes were slightly red. She nodded and said, “In the future, there will be fewer chances to meet, so take good care of yourself. Also, don’t bully Pingce.”
Yue Xingwen: “Huh? Why aren’t you worried about Jiang Pingce bullying me ah?”
Lin Manluo said, “He can’t bear it.”
Behind him, Jiang Pingce smiled slightly, looked at Lin Manluo, and said, “That’s right. I can’t bear it.”
After all, it’s hard to get your hands, so I have to spoil you, right?
***
A week later, Research Group 183 received a big luxury gift box from SF Express at the same time.
It was sent by Yue Xingwen and Jiang Pingce.
As for the fact that everyone in the south and north received an express delivery on the same day, it must be that Jiang Pingce had calculated the arrival time of express deliveries at different distances, and shipped them in batches, arriving at the same time.
Inside the big gift box was a box of exquisitely wrapped chocolate, a big bag of delicious candies, a photo taken by them at the farewell party, and a card printed with ‘Research Group 183’.
The card had a few lines written on it. At first glance, it was Yue Xingwen’s chic handwriting——
“Parting is not the end, but a new beginning.
At the end of the song, people will not fall apart.
I wish everyone in Research Group 183 a prosperous life and a bright future.”
[END]
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It’s not over yet. 
MORE SIDE CHAPTERS!! thanks for translating!! <333
Really nice chapter 🙂
Would change taste of shampoo to sensation though 🙂
Oh Ke Shaobin become more and more relatable
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