Wu Mabo jumped down from the upper bunk, frowned, and said, “Don’t you guys feel like this conversation sounds familiar?”
Ke Lin blinked, looking confused.
Wen Dong sighed and reminded, “During the incident in the stairwell…”
Suddenly, it dawned on Tong Xiaosong. That was when a ghost impersonated Wu Mabo to come back to sleep, and then the real Wu Mabo returned, creating a similar conversation.
However, that time, a ghost came in to sleep, not a person disappearing during sleep.
Ke Lin shivered, instantly awake. He wrapped himself in a blanket, saying, “Don’t scare me…”
Wu Mabo said, “I’ve said that before.”
Wen Dong took out his phone. “I called your phone last night, and I have the call recording.”
At this remark, Ke Lin hurriedly retrieved his phone from the blanket, opened the call log, and exclaimed, “There’s a record! But I don’t remember… What did I say in the call?”
Wen Dong played the call recording. It was very clear, especially the last sentence Ke Lin said, “Hang up first! I have an emergency!” was particularly distinct.
Ke Lin’s face changed drastically. “I was really sleeping! And my phone was in the blanket the whole time. How is that possible? Could someone be impersonating me too?”
Tong Xiaosong’s heart skipped a beat as he silently observed the situation.
The use of the word ‘too’ here is quite apt.
Wen Dong frowned, “While that’s a possibility, you were indeed not here last night. We didn’t see you go out, so where were you last night?”
Ke Lin took a sharp breath, “I need to ask Tang Yuxin.”
Wu Mabo scratched his head, “Her Immortal Hall has been sent away. Asking her won’t help unless you find her grandmother. Shall we take a leave?”
At this, Tong Xiaosong whispered, “Actually… you could ask Zhi Xian.”
Everyone:…
After a moment of silence, Wen Dong sighed, “Let’s ask Zhi Xian then. Tong Xiaosong, do you have his phone number?”
Tong Xiaosong was taken aback, feeling somewhat embarrassed, “I don’t have a phone…”
Wu Mabo couldn’t believe it, “He didn’t buy you a phone? Or did he buy one, and you didn’t take it?”
Tong Xiaosong pursed his lips. Perhaps because the other person could always appear by his side, neither of them had paid attention to the matter of the phone.
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
Qfc Gbcu: “Xfa gfjvs, joafg mijrr, P’ii ub klat Bf Olc ab Itl Wljc’r mijrr ab olcv tlw.”
Snfgsbcf yfujc ab ufa eq jcv ufa vgfrrfv.
Kbcu Wljbrbcu mtjcufv tlr mibatfr, qeiifv bqfc atf megajlc bo tlr yfv, jcv rjk Bf Olc bc atf bqqbrlaf rlvf jigfjvs kfjglcu atgff ijsfgr bo mibatfr. Ciatbeut atfs kfgf jii atlc, mbwqjgfv ab atflg rtbga riffnfr, la ibbxfv ilxf tf mbeiv mjamt j mbiv.
Wen Dong came down from the upper bunk, glanced at Ke Lin, and furrowed his brow, “Are you really that cold? Have you been to the hospital for a check-up?”
“I did.” Colin adjusted his clothes, “The doctor said my internal heat is strong. Feeling cold might be a feigned illness to avoid going to school.”
Wen Mabo grumbled, “What a damn quack.”
Wen Dong suggested, “Ask Zhi Xian, maybe he knows something.”
***
At noon, everyone gathered in the cafeteria as usual.
Tong Xiaosong looked around but didn’t see Zhi Xian. He asked, “Did you go to find Zhi Xian? What did he say?”
Ke Lin, holding a bowl of hot soup, sighed at the words, “He said he didn’t notice any problem. If I go out during the night, he can keep up. Whatever the situation, he can handle it.”
As if fearing Tong Xiaosong’s rejection, Wen Dong hurriedly added, “It’s the only way. I’ll squeeze with Da Bo and let Zhi Xian sleep on my bed.”
Tong Xiaosong pursed his lips, stuffed a piece of bun into his mouth, and whispered, “Zhi Xian can sleep with me…”
Everyone: …
Knowing you have an affair is one thing, but can you not be so open about it?
They despised Gu Xuan so much, and now, after Zhi Xian changed his name, they immediately got together. Is it necessary to be so obvious?
After a moment of silence, Wen Dong nodded, “Then you two can sleep together.”
***
In the evening, Tong Xiaosong intentionally returned to the dormitory early. When he arrived, there was no one in the dormitory.
His heart was pounding with excitement. He spread open his textbooks, trying to divert his attention.
Opening the study notes given to him by Zhi Xian, he looked at the elegant handwriting, and his heartbeat accelerated even more.
Tong Xiaosong: …
***
After a while, the other roommates and Zhi Xian returned together. As soon as they saw Tong Xiaosong in the room, Wu Mabo exclaimed, “Why did you come back so early today? Aren’t you always the last one to come back every day?”
Wen Dong lightly nudged Wu Mabo and gave him a meaningful look.
Because why else would he come back early?
Isn’t it already quite obvious?
Zhi Xian, carrying his backpack, came to Tong Xiaosong’s side as if returning to his own dormitory, using his own desk as usual.
He took out a new notebook from his backpack and placed it on the desk, saying, “These are the key points I’ve organized for the second semester of our sophomore year. You don’t have to study it seriously; just flip through it when you have time to leave an impression. It will help you catch up faster next semester.”
Tong Xiaosong smiled, unable to conceal the joy in his expression.
Zhi Xian casually pulled a chair over and sat next to Tong Xiaosong. “Today, I inquired about the progress of your subsidy. It should be ready for distribution next week. You’ll have money next week.”
Tong Xiaosong bit his lip, his gaze filled with admiration fixed on Zhi Xian, nodding, “Okay.”
Zhi Xian hung his backpack on Tong Xiaosong’s desk and said, “Guess what I’ve been doing these past two days?”
Tong Xiaosong asked, “What have you been doing?”
“I’m redecorating my place, and there are a few areas where I can’t make up my mind. Can you help me take a look?” Zhi Xian pulled out his phone, brought up some pictures, and leaned in next to Tong Xiaosong. “Do you think this color is better or this one? And the patterns? Which pattern do you like…”
Others:…
Guys, we’re still here!
The other three, or rather, three single dogs, stared dumbfounded at the scene before them.
Although Tong Xiaosong and Zhi Xian were speaking quietly, the other three in the dorm felt like the voices of those two were thundering in their ears.
Tong Xiaosong and Zhi Xian were just leaning in together, without any intimate gestures.
Yet, they felt as if the two were already entwined and inseparable.
***
At night, everyone thought Tong Xiaosong would pull the bed curtain to sleep.
Unexpectedly, Tong Xiaosong and Zhi Xian simply laid down in their pajamas. The two of them slept together, and Zhi Xian just had his arm draped over Tong Xiaosong.
They couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief.
If those two did something under the bed curtain, they would have to pretend not to know anything. It would not only be awkward but also create a lot of pressure.
***
The next morning, everyone woke up, not knowing when they fell asleep the night before.
Despite being prepared to stay awake, they ended up closing their eyes in the darkness, feeling drowsy.
Ke Lin stretched lazily, “So comfortable! I didn’t have any nightmares last night and slept soundly until morning.”
Zhi Xian had already dressed and was tidying his clothes. He replied, “You slept on your bed the whole night, and nothing unusual happened.”
Tong Xiaosong sat on the bed, displaying a lazy look as if just waking up, “Could it be that because you’re here, the nasty things are afraid to cause trouble?”
Wen Dong and Wu Mabo perked up their ears, listening intently.
Zhi Xian chuckled, “I don’t have that much power. Let’s see what happens tonight.”
***
That night, everyone except Ke Lin stayed awake.
Nothing unusual happened throughout the night.
The next day, everyone sported panda eyes, unanimously blaming Zhi Xian for the disturbance.
Zhi Xian furrowed his brows, pondered for a moment, and said, “Tonight, I won’t stay in your dorm. If Ke Lin leaves tonight, don’t take any risks following him. Come to my place and find me. If you don’t notice when he leaves, keep the lights on. When he returns, observe whether he walks back or suddenly appears in bed. Pay close attention.”
Another update so soon! Thanks for the hard work ☺️
Zhi Xian and Tang Xiaosong: Sprinkling dog food💑🏻
The three single dogs (Or the three light bulbs💡, depends on the situation 🤷🏽♀️) : …….woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof 🥲
Translation: …….. Can’t you guys show some mercy for us single dogs 🥲
Me: Somewhere in the background Hey this dog food is quite sweet makes smacking noises although a bit salty (probably from the tears of the three single dogs 😭)
ˁ•ᴗ•ˀつ～ 💞
It’s ghost busting time 😌