After The Beautiful Woman Moves Into The Jock's Dorm Room - Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Cooking – “I’m going to have a candlelight dinner at your boyfriend’s house…”

That same evening, Shen Qingyu saw Song Anran’s public, real-name exposure on the school’s confession wall.

She had somehow found the contact information for the other girl who had been deceived by Gao Weibo. The two compared their timelines, revealing his web of lies. They learned from the senior girl that Gao Weibo also frequently flirted on various apps and, furthermore, often asked both girls to transfer him money, or even buy him shoes, using the excuse of not having enough “living expenses.”

The two collaborated to create a ten-plus-page PPT, which they simultaneously posted in several large school help groups and on the confession wall.

Gao Weibo from the PE department instantly became a notorious figure.

Shen Qingyu didn’t pay much attention to the follow-up, but he heard that Gao Weibo’s photo was shared, and some people who ran into him even physically took action to “eliminate harm for the public,” beating Gao Weibo until he was afraid to enter the school.

Eventually, the school intervened and had his private information deleted. He also publicly apologized to the two girls and fully refunded all transferred money, which finally brought the matter to a close.

Several times when Shen Qingyu ran into him in the dorm building, he quietly condemned and despised him internally.

A tall guy, over 1.8 meters, who deceived two girls’ feelings and dared to demand money—this kind of person deserved to be locked in a pig cage.

…

One day after class, Shen Qingyu left late because he had a few questions for the teacher. Passing the school football field, he found Gao Weibo harassing Song Anran.

Song Anran was cornered there. Gao Weibo first played the victim, then apologized, packaging himself as an innocent youth. From the time the incident occurred until now, she had regretted more than once why she ever fell for him.

Shen Qingyu rushed up without hesitation and pulled Song Anran behind him.

“What are you doing! Keep your hands off her!”

Gao Weibo was startled by the sudden appearance of this person. His expression was fierce: “Who the hell are you? Don’t meddle in other people’s business.”

“I’m her classmate.” Shen Qingyu felt there was no need to waste words with him, so he turned and grabbed Song Anran, ready to leave.

Gao Weibo instinctively moved to stop him, but before his hand could touch Shen Qingyu, a basketball descended from the sky and hit him squarely on the head.

He covered his head and cursed: “Who’s the clumsy idiot!”

He then saw Lu Xiao standing nearby, maintaining the motion of having just thrown the ball, staring at him with the eyes of a fierce beast, as if he was about to pounce and tear him apart the next second.

“Brother Xiao.” His arrogant demeanor instantly vanished. He became docile like a grandson: “What a coincidence.”

Lu Xiao walked past, deliberately rubbing his shoulder forcefully: “You’re blocking the way.”

Gao Weibo gritted his teeth, forcing an awkward smile.

Lu Xiao’s reputation was well-known in the PE department, mainly because of his family’s wealth and his motorbike, making him the envy of countless male students. Although Gao Weibo had never had a direct conflict with him, instinct told him to stay away.

Song Anran, who had been shrinking behind Shen Qingyu, lost her fear upon seeing this situation. She stepped out, pointed at Gao Weibo’s nose, and furiously scolded him until he was speechless. Then, she shook her hair and said to Shen Qingyu: “Let’s go.”

Shen Qingyu glanced at Lu Xiao and asked: “Are you going back to the dorm?”

He realized he hadn’t brought his key today, and it was likely that no one was in the dorm right now. If Lu Xiao went back with him, he wouldn’t have to beg the dorm manager for a spare key.

Lu Xiao’s lips curved slightly. He slowly picked up the basketball and slung his arm over Shen Qingyu’s shoulder: “Yeah, let’s go back.”

Shen Qingyu muttered: “Don’t press down on me.”

“What, can’t I touch you?”

“You’re too heavy.”

Lu Xiao narrowed his eyes and mocked: “So delicate.”

Shen Qingyu quickly shook him off.

All the way, Song Anran secretly observed their interaction.

It had to be said that their looks were well-matched enough to star in a two-male-lead drama—one was ruggedly handsome and wild, the other was very neutrally beautiful.

Song Anran leaned in and whispered: “Is this…?”

Shen Qingyu gave him a slightly disdainful look and whispered back: “My roommate.”

“Oh~” She seemed to smell gossip. “Does he have a girlfriend?”

Shen Qingyu hesitated: “I don’t know.”

She gave him a look that clearly said, “Do you think I believe you?” and smiled.

“I really don’t know!” Shen Qingyu pondered how to discreetly warn her that Lu Xiao was not an easy person to get along with. He spoke ill of him with a guilty conscience: “His personality is terrible, and he gets angry easily.”

Meaning: If you want to get involved with him, you’re in for a rough time!

The two were almost head-to-head, their posture looking quite intimate, and they deliberately kept their voices low. Lu Xiao grinned. Were they afraid he wouldn’t know they were talking smack about him?

“Shen Qingyu, what are you saying?”

His ghost-like voice came from behind. Shen Qingyu immediately fell silent and signaled to Song Anran with his eyes.

“Nothing,” he said, feigning composure.

“Hmph.” Lu Xiao scoffed, holding the basketball with one hand and placing the other on Shen Qingyu’s neck, giving it a light squeeze.

Shen Qingyu shivered from the tickle, instinctively retracting, but was restrained by his hand.

“Lu Xiao! Let go of me!”

“Then tell me, what bad things were you saying about me just now?”

Shen Qingyu choked. He wondered if Lu Xiao had mind-reading abilities; why did he know he was talking badly about him? It seemed one really shouldn’t badmouth people behind their backs.

Seeing this, Song Anran quickly tried to mediate: “Um, I need to go to the supermarket to buy something, you two go ahead!”

Lu Xiao grabbed his neck and pulled him close to his side. Shen Qingyu had to bend his back and tilt his head to wave goodbye to her.

“What’s your relationship with that girl?” Lu Xiao asked sourly.

Why do you care so much? Shen Qingyu thought privately.

“She’s my classmate.”

“Are you close?”

“Pretty much.”

“Pretty much, and you’re actively helping her out? You’re quite the Good Samaritan.”

Shen Qingyu pretended not to hear the mockery in his tone: “You’re quite the Good Samaritan too.”

“Since you know I helped you, aren’t you going to give me something in return?”

The two walked into the dorm building. Lu Xiao yanked off his mask, though his movements were gentler than previous times.

“You only help others for a reward?” Shen Qingyu sneered.

“I never help others.” Lu Xiao deliberately emphasized the word “others.”

Shen Qingyu paused, confused as to why the atmosphere between them suddenly felt ambiguous.

“What do you want in return?” Ever since Shen Qingyu stopped his morning runs, he had tried to return the leftover money to Lu Xiao, but Lu Xiao hadn’t accepted it, so the money was still in his hands. “I tried to pay you back before, but you didn’t take it.”

“Tsk, just that little bit of money.” He scoffed. “Who wants your money?”

“?”

“I want you to…”

Shen Qingyu’s eyes widened, his full lips slightly parted. His look of disbelief amused Lu Xiao.

“You…”

Lu Xiao had only been teasing him. Seeing the reaction he wanted, he finally changed the subject: “I want you to treat me to a meal.”

His heart clunked back into place. Shen Qingyu sighed in relief: “Fine, what do you want to eat?”

“You’re the one treating me, why are you asking me what to eat?”

Shen Qingyu was angry but didn’t dare speak out, starting to guess: “BBQ? Hotpot? Fried chicken? Hamburger?”

Lu Xiao was dissatisfied with everything.

“Then what exactly do you want to eat? Don’t tell me you want me to cook for you!”

Lu Xiao’s eyes instantly lit up.

“You can cook?” he asked in surprise.

“So what if I can cook? Who can’t cook these days?” He wasn’t bragging, but he started cooking in high school to alleviate pressure on his aunt.

“Come to your place and cook for me,” he commanded like a master.

Shen Qingyu almost choked, saying in astonishment: “Are you serious?” Are you treating me like your personal servant? To cook for you!

Cooking wasn’t the painful part for him; washing dishes was. At home, he sometimes enthusiastically experimented with recipes, but that didn’t mean he had to cook for Lu Xiao.

“I want to eat food made by you,” he stated self-righteously.

Cooking himself would indeed be slightly cheaper than treating him out. Given Lu Xiao’s picky nature, a random restaurant probably wouldn’t satisfy him.

Shen Qingyu weighed the options internally but still thought it was too much hassle.

“No, it’s too much trouble. I have to go home, buy groceries, chop vegetables, cook, and wash dishes, all that stuff.” He turned his head away, refusing to look at him.

Lu Xiao took a deep breath, gritting his teeth: “You only need to cook. I’ll take care of the rest.”

“You?” Shen Qingyu didn’t believe him.

Seeing Shen Qingyu’s face full of doubt and disdain, Lu Xiao felt like he was about to explode. It seemed no matter what he said, Shen Qingyu wouldn’t agree.

Lu Xiao directly wrapped his arm around Shen Qingyu’s throat, pressing him against his chest. His breathing was heavy, and he repeatedly demanded: “Are you going to agree? Are you going to agree? Speak up.”

Shen Qingyu was annoyed beyond endurance. No matter how he elbowed him, Lu Xiao wouldn’t let go. They entered the dorm tangled up like this.

“I won’t let go unless you agree.”

“Fine, fine, I agree.” How annoying!

“That’s more like it.” Lu Xiao let out a wolf whistle, released his arm, but didn’t forget to lightly squeeze Shen Qingyu’s waist. Feeling the tension in his body, he laughed. “So, it’s settled. You don’t have class tomorrow, right?”

“You’re too eager, aren’t you?”

Lu Xiao grabbed his hand and pressed it onto his own stomach. Shen Qingyu first felt the blocky muscles, then the scorching temperature radiating from his skin.

“Yeah, I’m dying of eagerness,” he said flippantly.

Shen Qingyu held his breath, using great strength to break free from his embrace. He straightened his clothes and said: “I know.”

Lu Xiao felt incredibly satisfied right now. He wanted to hug him and kiss him right there. Before he could raise his hand, he suddenly remembered he was a straight guy with homophobia, so he reluctantly lowered his hand.

Lu Xiao had never looked forward to “tomorrow” this much.

…

“Little Yu, I bought ice cream. Want some?” Cheng Che’s first action upon returning to the dorm was to call Shen Qingyu. It had become a habit.

Shen Qingyu poked his head out from the upper bunk. A tuft of hair stood up on his head, looking like a cowlick. His large eyes reflected a shimmer like crushed diamonds.

“I want some!”

Cheng Che handed him the ice cream: “I knew you would eat it. I specially bought an extra one.”

Shen Qingyu chuckled foolishly. The words of thanks were interrupted by Lu Xiao’s cold sarcasm: “An ice cream is all it takes to bribe you. You’re easily fooled.”

“…”

Cheng Che felt his temple throb a few times. Since Shen Qingyu was still there, he didn’t want to make the situation ugly.

Cheng Che said: “Don’t mind him. You eat.”

Shen Qingyu took the tip of the ice cream in his mouth and nodded obediently.

Whenever the two of them were together, the atmosphere became warm and intimate. Lu Xiao impatiently “Tsked,” thinking: What’s the point of being so mushy? He’s still a kept side piece who can’t see the light of day.

Thinking of his solo dinner with Shen Qingyu tomorrow, his mood improved slightly. He tapped his phone screen a couple of times, humming a tune, thinking: You don’t know this, do you? I’m going to have a candlelight dinner at your boyfriend’s house.