As a graduate student, Xin Yan became very busy, often staying in the chemistry lab for a whole day. After experimenting and returning to the dormitory, he would look up information and write his thesis.
Xin Yanβs goal was to enter a large pharmaceutical company after graduation from the doctoral program, researching drugs that could overcome human incurable diseases. Chemistry was the basis of all kinds of drug experiments, and many domestic pharmaceutical companies were short of high-end talents in chemistry.
Ke Shaobin was also very busy. Artificial intelligence was still in the stage of rapid development. The research content of his research group was the direction of household artificial intelligence. Ke Shaobin also had the ideaββ to reproduce Xiao Tu.
The Xiao Tu he had met in the Library was virtual. He wanted to turn it into an entity that existed in reality as well. So, when he returned home later, a robot would say clearly, βMaster, welcome home.β
To realize this dream, Ke Shaobin studied hard and spent significantly less time in the game.
The number of times Dark Night Guardian logged in to the game was also much less than before. They communicated more on Q, and Ke Shaobil still chatted with Dark Night Guardian every day to talk about his dreams and plans.
Ke Shaobin felt his blood boiling every time he chatted with Dark Night Guardian. This feeling of working together for their dream was quite good. Although they were in different fields, they had a lot of common topics.
Dark Night Guardian said, βItβs better if I come to you.β
Ke Shaobin: βThatβs fine. Iβm in Huaβan.β
Dark Night Guardian: βWhat a coincidence? Iβm also in Huaβan.β
Ke Shaobin said excitedly, βReally? What school are you from ah?β
Dark Night Guardian: βLetβs talk about it when we meet. How about we meet in the central square on National Day? Thereβs a great revolving restaurant on the 8th floor over there. Iβll book a spot in advance.β
Ke Shaobin: βOkay! Itβs scheduled for the evening of October 1st.β
The National Day holiday was coming soon. On September 30th, after Ke Shaobin returned to the dormitory, he opened the wardrobe and rummaged through it, taking out the clothes one by one and comparing them in front of the mirror.
Xin Yan looked at him seriously and asked, βWhat do you do? Are you going on a date?β
Ke Shaobinβs ears turned red. βItβs not a date. Iβm going to meet a netizen tomorrow.β
Xin Yan walked over and said, βI thought you were going on a date. Is it necessary to pay so much attention just to meet a netizen?β
Ke Shaobin said, βOf course, thatβs my best netizen! I need to make a good impression to him.β
Hearing this, Xin Yan smiled slightly. From a large pile of clothes in Ke Shaobinβs wardrobe, he picked out a set of white casual clothes and handed it to him. βWear this set.β
Ke Shaobin took a closer look and also thought this outfit was good. This classic combination of light blue jeans and a casual T-shirt looked like an energetic university student, fresh and natural.
The following night, Ke Shaobin cleaned himself up and excitedly took a taxi to the central square.
The buffet restaurant on the 8th floor was overcrowded. Luckily, Dark Night Guardian sent him the private room number in advance. Ke Shaobin took a deep breath, walked into the private room, and sat down, taking out his mobile phone to send a message quickly. βHave you arrived?β
Dark Night Guardian: βDownstairs. Iβm coming right up.β
Ke Shaobin put down his mobile phone. This was the first time he met a netizen, and βhe suddenly felt nervous.
A moment later, a man pushed the door open and entered.
Ke Shaobin immediately stood up and extended his hand with a big smile. βDark Nightβ¦ XinβXin Yan?!β His hand froze in the air, the smile on his face froze, and his wide-eyed look looked a little funny.
Xin Yan pretended to be surprised and raised his eyebrows. βWhy is it you?β
Ke Shaobin: β……β
Xin Yan looked around and said lightly, βIβm here to meet a netizen. You didnβt go to the wrong room, right?β
Ke Shaobin blushed. βNo, no. Are you Dark Night Guardian?β
Xin Yan: βEn. Are you Refined and Courteous?β
Ke Shaobin was ashamed and wanted to dig a crack in the ground to bury himself, remembering that during this time, he had been complaining about his roommates ignoring him in front of Dark Night Guardian ah⦠Was this equivalent to complaining about Xin Yan in front of his face?
Seeing Ke Shaobinβs reddened ears, Xin Yan smiled slightly as he pretended to be calm and said, βSit down.β
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Xin Yan smiled. βI guess itβs fate.β
It was Xin Yan who once saw a screenshot of Ke Shaobinβs moments. He downloaded the game from the screenshot, looked for it, and added himself to Ke Shaobinβs guild.
Sometimes, fate also had to be artificially made.
Xin Yan stood up and said, βThis is a seafood buffet. You can take whatever you want to eat.β
Mentioning food, Ke Shaobinβs embarrassment eased a lot. He hurriedly got up to follow Xin Yan.
This was the cityβs most upscale revolving restaurant. Ke Shaobin was usually reluctant to come here because it was expensive. But when he looked at it today, it really deserved its name.
Abalone, sea cucumber, spicy lobster, garlic scallops, grilled oysters⦠All were available in unlimited quantities!
Ke Shaobinβs eyes lit up. He picked up the plate and took a lot of food.
Xin Yan also took a large plate, and then they returned to the private room. Xin Yan put on plastic gloves and peeled the shrimp slowly and methodically. Ke Shaobin was wondering why the other party had peeled a large plate. The next moment, he saw Xin Yan put the peeled shrimp before Ke Shaobin. βEat it. Havenβt you been wanting to eat seafood for a long time? Eat enough at one time today.β
Ke Shaobin: β…β
Compared to his shock, Xin Yan seemed too calm.
Ke Shaobin lowered his head to eat the shrimp silently. After eating for a moment, he suddenly reacted, βBy the way, when I added you on Q, I used my main account ah! Weβve been friends on my main account, so you should recognize me, right?!β He only had one Q number. The avatar and signature had remained the same for several years.
Xin Yan chuckled. βEn. Youβre not that stupid.β
Ke Shaobin blushed. βThen why didnβt you say so? Are you playing with me?β
Xin Yan shrugged. βItβs interesting to see you complaining about your roommate.β
Ke Shaobin: β…β
Youβre the one Iβm complaining about!
I canβt believe you pretended to be silent for so long after knowing who the other party was.
The feeling of being looked at as a joke was unpleasant. Ke Shaobin glared fiercely at Xin Yan and continued to lower his head to eat.
The next moment, a freshly roasted oyster was handed to him, and a voice carrying a hint of gentleness echoed in his ears. βTherefore, I invited you to a big meal today. It should be regarded as an apology.β
Ke Shaobin froze for a moment, raised his head, and met Xin Yanβs deep gaze. βDonβt be angry, okay?β
The tone was like coaxing a child.
Ke Shaobinβs cheeks burned, and he quickly averted his eyes. βIβm not that petty.β
To be honest, he was really shocked the moment he saw Xin Yan just now, but strangely, there was an indescribable joy in his heartββ It turned out that the person who had accompanied him for three years in the game was Xin Yan. It turned out that the netizen who was online every time he played late at night, helped him collect vegetables, patiently listened to his complaints, and gave him advice, was Xin Yan.
Xin Yan had two faces, usually as cold as an instrument in a chemical laboratory, which made people did not dare to touch it easily; But on the Internet, he was so tolerant that no matter what Ke Shaobin told him, he would respond patiently.
Ke Shaobin thought wildly while eating.
It wasnβt until the evening, when he was full, that he took the initiative to get up. βThat, Iβll treat you today.β This buffet was definitely not cheap. Ke Shaobin wanted to take the initiative to pay, only for Xin Yan to say, βNo need. Iβve already paid the bill.β
Ke Shaobin was a little embarrassed. βItβs too much to treat me to eat such an expensive meal.β
Xin Yan said, βItβs okay. There is a scholarship. I also deposited the money I was rewarded for passing the game before.β He paused and looked at Ke Shaobin. βThis store tastes okay, right?β
Ke Shaobin nodded vigorously, rubbing his stomach and saying, βItβs so delicious! This is the most satisfying seafood buffet Iβve ever had!β
He finished off 10 oysters in one go. He had to eat enough for the money heβd spent.
Xin Yan said, βLetβs go. Take a walk to go back to digest the food.β
They went out together and walked side by side in the direction of the school.
It was not close to the university, and it took half an hour to walk back.
It was getting late, and the street was not too stuffy. They walked along the river and Xin Yan suddenly asked in a low voice, βDo you think that Iβm a very difficult person to get along with?β
Thinking of the previous Q, βMy roommate is difficult to get along withβ, Ke Shaobinβs cheeks flushed, and he hurriedly said, βNo, no. Iβm talking nonsense. Itβs justβ¦ I donβt know what to talk to you about. I donβt know anything about chemistry.β
Xin Yan said, βI donβt know anything about artificial intelligence, either.β
Ke Shaobin froze for a moment. βThatβs right. Itβs not like we are writing a thesis together. Thereβs no need to talk about academic things.β
Xin Yan said lightly, βJust like on the Internet. You can tell me if you have something on your mind in the futureβ
Ke Shaobin was silent for a moment before he stopped and said seriously, βXin Yan, I still want to thank you for the past three years.β
Xin Yan turned his head to look at him. βThank you for what?β
Ke Shaobin scratched his head and said, βActually, I donβt have many friends at school, because I like to stay in the dormitory and play games. I rarely participate in club activities and the likeβ¦ However, these three years have been very fulfilling.β
His gaze was sincere as he looked at Xin Yan earnestly. βEvery night, you accompany me to play dungeons and arena. No matter how tired Iβm during the day, Iβll be in a better mood if I play a few games with you at night.β
Xin Yan met his serious gaze and only felt a warmth in his heart.
Iβm the one who should say thank you, right?
If it weren’t for you, I would have been living a life with no one to accompany me and no one to pay attention to since high school.
Like being a lone wolf, traveling alone in the night.
Xin Yan sighed lightly and said, βNow then, will you consider me as one of your friends?β
Ke Shaobin nodded his head vigorously, βOf course ah!β
Xin Yan joked. βItβs no longer a βchemistry classmate who doesnβt get along wellβ?β
Ke Shaobin blushed and said, βForget the black history. Youβre not allowed to mention it again in the future.β
Xin Yan made a promise. βOkay. I wonβt mention it again.β
They slowly walked back to the dormitory. Ke Shaobin went to take a shower first, then turned on the computer, and greeted. βCome. I havenβt been to the arena for a long time! I donβt have to watch you type this time. Iβll call you directly later!β
Xin Yan also logged in to the account. They went to the two-player arena to play a few games.
Unsurprisingly, they won all.
After all, they knew each other very well, having been online friends for three years.
Ke Shaobin happily took a shower and went to bed to sleep.
In the middle of the night when he slept, he suddenly had a stomachache. The kind of pain that drilled into his heart made Ke Shaobinβs forehead break out in a cold sweat. He wanted to get up and drink some water, but in the end, as he got out of bed, the pain caused him to fall to the ground.
Xin Yan heard the movement, hurriedly walked over to support him, and asked in a low voice, βWhatβs wrong?β
Ke Shaobinβs face turned pale. βMy stomach hurtsβ¦β
Xin Yan stretched out his hand to test his body temperature. His face changed, and he immediately picked Ke Shaobin up horizontally. He rushed to the Affiliated Hospital of Huaβan University.
Liu Zhaoqing happened to be on night duty in the emergency department tonight. When he saw Xin Yan rushing into the emergency room with Ke Shaobin in his arms, his face was ugly. He hurriedly stood up and asked, βWhatβs wrong?β
Ke Shaobin was breathless as he spoke, βSeniorβsenior brother Liu, why are you in the emergency departmentβ¦β
Liu Zhaoqing said, βResident doctors have to rotate departments. I ask you whatβs wrong? Where does it hurt ah?β
Ke Shaobin pointed to his right lower abdomen. Liu Zhaoqing motioned to Xin Yan to take Ke Shaobin to the treatment room, checked him, and then said seriously, βI suspect acute appendicitis. I have to operate as soon as possible.β
Ke Shaobinβs face turned pale with fright. βOpe-operation!β
Liu Zhaoqing said, βDonβt be afraid. Appendicitis is the simplest surgical operation. The incision is very small. Iβll ask the teacher on duty to do it for you. In your case, you were taken to the hospital in a relatively timely manner. It shouldnβt have caused a perforated appendix yet, so itβs very easy to deal with.β
Ke Shaobin was afraid of pain, especially afraid. He gritted his teeth and said, βCanβt I get an injection to reduce the inflammation?β
Xin Yan said decisively, βLetβs do the operation.β
Liu Zhaoqing said, βThe family must sign the informed consent form.β
Xin Yan: βIβll sign. Iβm responsible for anything that happens.β
Liu Zhaoqing nodded, turned around, and called the attending doctor.
Ke Shaobinβs face was extremely ugly.
Xin Yan leaned over and said, βDonβt be afraid. Iβll accompany you.β
Ke Shaobinβs voice was tinged with tears. βIt must be because I ate too much today to cause appendicitis.β
The teary-eyed student Ke Shaobin made Xin Yan couldnβt help but feel distressed. Xin Yan gently touched his head and said, βItβs okay. Itβs a minor surgery and it will be fine soon.β
Perhaps it was Xin Yanβs comfort that played a role. Ke Shaobin closed his eyes and nodded.
He was pushed into the operating room.
After the anesthesia, it didnβt hurt at all, and the operation was done quickly.
Half an hour later, he was pushed out with a still slightly confused look on his face. βIs it done?β
Liu Zhaoqing was helpless. βItβs just appendicitis. How complicated should it be?β
Ke Shaobin blushed and said, βI thought my belly was going to be cut open and then need to be sewn for a long time.β
Liu Zhaoqing pointed to the wound on his right lower abdomen. βDonβt touch water to the wound to avoid infection. I asked over at the Gastroenterology department and there are still beds available. Iβll transfer you over and you can be discharged within a week under normal circumstances.β
Ke Shaobin was transferred to a single room in the gastroenterology department.
After senior brother Liu left, Ke Shaobin whispered, βI have to be hospitalized for a week. I have to take a leave of absence from school. Also, call my mom and ask her to come overβ¦β
Xin Yan interrupted him in a low voice, βDonβt bother Auntie, let me take care of you. Donβt worry about taking a leave of absence. Iβll go back to school tomorrow and help you with the leave procedures.β
Ke Shaobin said, βIβm so sorry to delay your experimental progressβ¦β
Xin Yan said, βItβs okay. Iβm not the only one in our experimental team.β
Ke Shaobin still wanted to say more. Xin Yan gently touched his head. βDonβt think too much. Have a good rest.β
Ke Shaobin quickly fell asleep, maybe because he was too tired.
Xin Yan looked at him sleeping quietly and gently held his hand.
Before, I never thought that I would have the patience to take care of someone like this.
But now, looking at Ke Shaobin lying on the hospital bed, Xin Yan couldnβt help but feel distressed.
He sighed softly, leaned over, planted a kiss on Ke Shaobinβs forehead, and whispered, βFool. Do you know who the Dark Night Guardian wants to protect?β
βItβs always been you.β
Amazing
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