Chapter 920: Chapter 432: If You’ve Been Through Military Training, You’re at Least a Military Dog

"Zhang Haoyang: @everyone, the Parus are so adorable, I can’t bear to make them work. Does anyone have a mod to replace them with black characters?"

"Wang Ze: Awesome."

"Yang Bangjie: ’Lewd picture’"

"Qin Zeyu: Why did you suddenly start playing this game this weekend? Was there an update?"

"Zhang Haoyang: No, when it was popular before, I couldn’t afford it. This weekend, my sister bought it for me while it was on sale."

"Bai Bufan: Your sister treats you so well? Is she pretty? Can I be your brother-in-law?"

"Yang Bangjie: ’Lewd picture collection’"

"Zhang Haoyang: It’s just a sister’s duty, Bufan, which sister are you talking about? My eldest sister Zhang Zhaodi, second sister Zhang Laodi, or third sister Zhang Pandi."

"Bai Bufan: Then your family is quite traditional, I won’t do it."

"Yang Bangjie: Does a sister have such a duty?"

"Yang Bangjie: Then why is my sister younger than me and still wants me to take care of her?"

"Lin Li: That’s called a younger sister, the responsibility is naturally yours."

"Zhang Haoyang: Having a little sister is great! They’re the best! I dream of having a two-dimensional little sister!" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"Yang Bangjie: What’s so great about it? My sister is actually a boy, not cute at all, annoying every single day."

"Lin Li: That’s called a younger brother."

"Wang Ze: How old is your brother?"

"Yang Bangjie: Eighteen centimeters."

"’Yang Bangjie’ was muted by ’Wang Ze’ for a day."

"Qin Zeyu: This muting feels a bit too long, without Bangjie’s messages, it feels empty inside."

"Wang Ze: ’Lewd picture’"

"Qin Zeyu: Nice muting, brother, I’ve been annoyed with him for a while."

"Chen Tianming: @Lin Li, Dad, stop chatting, question one on page three of the test paper."

"Lin Li: 1"

In the toilet cubicle, Lin Li saw the message and put his phone back in his pocket.

He spread out the test paper held between his fingers again, glanced over the question, and his train of thought instantly became clear, tapping his answer on the screen to send to Chen Tianming.

It’s Saturday, nearing noon, sunlight gently streaming through the high window, brightening the space above.

Lin Li is currently in the bathroom of Nansang Library.

This morning, Lin Li came to the library with Chen Tianming and Yao Qiaoqiao.

Though not really together, since Lin Li "accidentally" arrived an hour and a half late.

As for Chen Yu Ying, she simply didn’t come. After all, it’s not just the two of them, they’re meeting in the afternoon anyway. Better to have a good sleep and put on makeup.

Once Lin Li arrived, he stuck to his wingman philosophy: spending the scarce morning time mostly in the bathroom, taking phone calls, or stepping out for errands, portraying himself as perpetually busy.

Most questions were secretly asked by Chen Tianming on the phone, Lin Li secretly answered, then Chen Tianming taught Yao Qiaoqiao. Lin Li only returned to explain the truly difficult questions in person.

A glance at the time showed lunchtime had arrived, a good moment to slip away quietly.

He honestly did his part.

Back in the study room, Lin Li lifted his backpack, nodded to the eager gazing admirers, male and female:

"Feeling a bit hungry, I’ll head home for lunch first. I have matters to attend to this afternoon. You guys continue studying, if there are questions ask Tianming to contact me by phone, I’ll respond when I see it."

"Is it really time to leave?" Yao Qiaoqiao hesitated a moment, then nodded, asking, "Not eating together at noon?"

"No, my mom’s already got lunch prepared at home, just waiting for me to join for the meal. Bye, see you at school tomorrow, if we’re fated to meet."

Not wanting to play third wheel, Lin Li waved dismissively and turned to leave the study room.

"Click."

The door swung open heavily, then gently closed.

Only Yao Qiaoqiao and Chen Tianming remained in the study room.

Not wanting the silence to last long, Chen Tianming hesitated briefly, then tentatively asked Yao Qiaoqiao: "With just us two left... what to eat for lunch? Are we still coming to the library to study this afternoon?"

Chen Tianming was somewhat worried that after Lin Li, the class’s top student, left, Yao Qiaoqiao might not want to stay in the library.

Though Lin Li looked worse than him, he was undoubtedly smarter.

Anyway, the comparison seemed unfair.

They were about equal, Chen Tianming believed his judgment was objective.

"Let’s keep going to that noodle shop, Lin Li’s absent so be it; it’s the same with just us two," Yao Qiaoqiao naturally turned her head, speaking with clear, direct eyes:

"As for the afternoon, if you plan to study, I’ll certainly follow along; even in the dorm I’ll likely study for competitions. With you around, I can still get Lin Li’s advice, so it’s up to you."

So refreshing.

Wuhuu.

Yao Qiaoqiao’s words made Chen Tianming feel like his puppy tail was already functioning like a fan, otherwise, why would he feel so delightfully cool and comfortable?

Each bedroom talk with Bai Bufan, Zhou Baowei, Qin Zeyu, and those roommates, they all tried to persuade him, but what’s there to persuade about?

He’s well aware of what he’s doing, isn’t he?

They totally don’t understand the joy of being a "simp"; the one being "simpered" can’t foresee if they’ll continue receiving it, creating insecurity, leading to breakdowns if lost, but as for oneself, it’s entirely different, you’re in control of "simping" or not, isn’t it?

If the urge hits, go ahead; if not in the mood, hold back temporarily. There’s a sense of accomplishment in teasing Qiaoqiao verbally.