The four of them washed up together and then headed towards the teaching building.
This was the first time Tong Xiaosong felt the companionship of others on the way to school.
Curiously, he looked left and right, unconsciously smiling. When he saw Wu Mabo, he thought of the strange scene he witnessed last night, and his smile faded.
Ke Lin patted Tong Xiaosong’s shoulder and said with a smile, “Hey, look at Tong Xiaosong’s appearance. Doesn’t he look like an innocent little nobleman who has suddenly come into contact with the outside world? It’s so likable, especially with the eyes uncovered.”
Wu Mabo and Wen Dong also smiled amiably.
Tong Xiaosong smiled along, but he was not an innocent little nobleman. He was neither innocent nor noble, let alone a little nobleman.
Joking and laughing, the four of them passed by the basketball court, just in time to see some people playing basketball during the morning class.
Wu Mabo glanced over and sighed, “Gu Xuan is really damn handsome. Look at the way he dunks. As a man, I’m damn close to fucking falling for him.”
Hearing this, everyone turned their attention to the basketball court.
Only Tong Xiaosong, after a quick glance, lowered his head, feeling a sense of disgust.
Ke Lin chuckled. “Are you in love with the way Gu Xuan shoots or with the limited edition sneakers under his feet that cost tens of thousands?”
Wu Mabo seriously considered it. “The charm of the sneakers is greater, I guess…”
Ke Lin cursed with a smile, “Fuck, materialistic much…”
Wen Dong looked at the court and chatted, “I heard that Gu Xuan didn’t come from the welfare home, right? An orphan, how does he have so much money?”
Ke Lin sighed, “I don’t know about that. Maybe he won the lottery.”
Wu Mabo, however, said, “I seem to have heard that he was quite poor in middle school. Later, when he entered high school, after about half a semester, he suddenly had money. He seems to have mentioned investing in something and making a profit. I don’t know the specifics, but the money he has now doesn’t seem to have a straightforward source.”
Ke Lin curiously asked, “How wealthy are we talking about?”
Wu Mabo frowned, “It’s like he has endless money. He’s used to throwing money around, and almost everyone around him can get a considerable reward. Plus, he wears different outfits almost every day. To put it this way, unless he has a billionaire dad, he can’t sustain such expenses.”
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At this point, they finally noticed the silence of Tong Xiaosong.
Wen Dong asked, “Tong Xiaosong, what’s wrong?”
Tong Xiaosong whispered, “Nothing.”
Wu Mabo clicked his tongue and slapped Tong Xiaosong’s shoulder hard, “Come on, speak up. What’s going on with you? You look so unhappy, and you’re saying nothing is wrong.”
Tong Xiaosong touched his face; was he showing it so clearly?
Afraid of causing a misunderstanding with his roommates, he quickly said, “It’s not about you guys. It’s because of Gu Xuan. I dislike him.”
Wu Mabo realized suddenly, “Right, I heard he confessed to you. That’s not right. With his wealth, didn’t he give you some money when he pursued you?”
Tong Xiaosong furrowed his brows, “I rejected him. I don’t like him. Maybe he doesn’t like the feeling of being rejected, so…”
He began recounting all the things Gu Xuan had done to him— the cold indifference, the indulgence, the threats, and the mockery.
Even though they had entered the teaching building, Tong Xiaosong still hadn’t finished his story.
But by now, the fists of Wu Mabo and the others had already clenched.
Wu Mabo said, “Damn, I never expected him to be this kind of person! And he still pretends to be righteous and enthusiastic, really disgusting, a hypocrite!”
Ke Lin sighed, “Indeed, you can’t judge a book by its cover. Gu Xuan is truly the scum among men.”
Wen Dong comforted him, “If he bullies you again, come to us.”
Wu Mabo immediately added, “Right! Don’t be afraid of him! If he messes with you, the three of us will corner him and give him a good beating, make him cry and beg for mercy!”
Thinking of that scene, Tong Xiaosong felt a bit satisfied. He raised the corner of his mouth, “Wouldn’t that be a bit too much…”
Wu Mabo couldn’t help but laugh, “If you really think it’s too much, don’t let your mouth smile.”
They reached the second floor.
Wen Dong said, “Alright, we’re parting ways here. See you tonight.”
Before leaving, Wu Mabo patted Tong Xiaosong on the back, “Stand tall and don’t be afraid. If anyone bullies you, remember, you have the three of us behind you!”
As he finished speaking, Wu Mabo suddenly shivered, “Why does it feel a bit cold?”
***
Tong Xiaosong entered the classroom, filled with confidence, and sat down at his seat with sparkling eyes.
The classroom, which was noisy just five seconds ago, suddenly fell into silence.
Tong Xiaosong took out his textbooks, looked around, and noticed the surprise and disbelief in the eyes of his classmates.
At that moment, a girl sitting next to him whispered, “Are you… Tong Xiaosong?”
This girl had once intentionally spilled water on his books, and Tong Xiaosong didn’t have a good impression of her. He nodded coolly, “Yeah.”
“Oh my goodness…” The girl blushed immediately, turned to another girl beside her, and whispered in amazement, “Does he really look like this?”
Whispers filled the classroom, and Tong Xiaosong could hear people discussing his appearance.
Feeling uneasy, he reached up and touched his face. Was he really that good-looking?
But he thought his sister was even more attractive. If he looked this good, would his sister be praised as a stunning beauty when she came to the city in the future?
Thinking about this, Tong Xiaosong pursed his lips, feeling somewhat pleased.
In the classroom, there was another collective gasp, and someone said, “Now I understand why Gu Xuan is so persistent in pursuing him.”
“If he were a bit taller and more robust, with an upgraded temperament, who knows, he might compete for the position of the school’s male god with Fanxing.”
***
Returning to the dormitory in the evening, Tong Xiaosong happily shared the good news with his dormmates, Wen Dong and Ke Lin, “No one spoke ill of me in the classroom today! They even praised me for being good-looking!”
Ke Lin was eating instant noodles, and upon hearing this, sniffing and snorting a laugh, almost causing the noodles to spray out. He continued laughing uncontrollably.
Wendong, stirring his noodles at the table, also chuckled and said, “Being good-looking is a fact. Look at you before, with your hair covering your eyes, hunched over, looking gloomy. Now, doesn’t it look much better?”
Tong Xiaosong expressed his gratitude, “Thank you guys. If it weren’t for you…”
“Hey, hey, hey!” Ke Lin rubbed his arm, “Don’t get all sentimental. It has nothing to do with us. You just got bullied too harshly. Suddenly receiving kindness might make you feel a bit overwhelmed, but this is normal life. You’ve just encountered some scum before.”
After saying that, Ke Lin tossed a cup of instant noodles to Tong Xiaosong, “Here, this is for you. Let’s enjoy them together.”
Tong Xiaosong felt unsure, “No, I can’t…”
He had never eaten instant noodles before, and they were a luxury for him. Although they smelled delicious, he didn’t want to take advantage of his roommates.
Wen Dong said with a smile, “Go ahead and eat. This cup of noodles was also given by Da Lin. If you don’t eat, how can I enjoy it in good conscience?”
At that moment, the door opened, and Wumabo walked in expressionlessly.
Ke Lin asked, “Da Bo, want some instant noodles?”
Ignoring Ke Lin, Wu Mabo climbed onto his upper bunk, covered himself with a blanket, and went to sleep.
Ke Lin exclaimed, “Is he always this aloof?”
Wendong laughed, “Why not try calling him ‘elder uncle’?”
Ke Lin cursed, “I’ve already called him ‘elder uncle,’ but he’s more like a fucking ‘grandpa’. I’ll just call him Grandpa. Grandpa, want some noodles?”
Wu Mabo on the upper bunk remained motionless.
The way Tong Xiaosong loves is sister is so cute, they both just want to see each other happy🥺❤️
I hope Wu Mabo is going to be ok!
I also have an obsession with food but not because of a reason like yours but I do hope you’re ok and that life is treating you well and that you’re able to have the things you couldn’t have as kid.
I really like how Tong Xiaosong is very humble, kind, adorable and sweet. Can’t wait to see our ML comes and spoils him. His sis might find a great person in the city when he bring her to the city 👍. Thanks for the translation BTW. ^0^
ˁ•ᴗ•ˀつ～ 💞