NOVEL NEXT Chapter 31
Chapter 31: Look How Happy Old Qin Is:
(In Dorm 404)
“Awesome, Brother Qin! Awesome! Truly awesome!!!”
“Come on, tell us, what do the campus belle’s lips taste like? Are they sweet?”
“Nonsense, they must be cool and refreshing!”
“Goodness, do you think she’s an ice pop?”
“Well done, Qin Luo. Quietly winning over the campus belle, you’re simply our role model!”
“It’s not that he did it quietly. Think about it, Brother Luo has been playing a big game for over three months.”
“Exactly, after 99 confessions, he used the tactic of ‘playing hard to get,’ making the campus belle unable to resist, and then today, he seized the perfect opportunity to win her over. Brilliant, truly brilliant!”
“Brother Luo, please start a class. I’ll kneel and listen!”
“Forget the campus belle; Luo Bro, can you teach me basketball? I’ll pay tuition!”
“Get lost, we’re talking about girls here, and you bring up basketball… Wait, if you teach, count me in. I’ll pay too. That dunk was too cool. Just think how many junior girls would throw themselves at me if I could do that.”
“It’s not about getting girls; it’s about gaining a skill. Skills are never a burden.”
“Me too!”
Since Qin Luo returned, Dorm 404 had become like a marketplace, full of noise.
Not only were Qin Luo’s three roommates chattering, but other guys from nearby dorms also rushed over, bombarding him with admiration and jealousy.
Damn, being handsome was one thing, but being good at basketball too?
Being good at basketball was fine, but having the campus belle throw herself at him?
They used to think he was a pure simp for confessing dozens of times without giving up. Now they realized he was a hidden master!
Comparing themselves to him, they felt pathetic. The joke was on them.
They immediately knelt before Qin Luo, pledging their tuition and kneeling if he started classes, eager to listen.
After finally sending everyone away, the dorm quieted down a bit.
Qin Luo leaned back in a lounge chair, feeling a mix of emotions.
Honestly, he was quite surprised.
Ji Yan’s behavior surprised everyone, including him.
It was entirely out of character for her, and it brought Qin Luo unexpected rewards.
He gained several attribute points, 50,000 yuan, and opportunities for perfect novel and song creation.
It felt like striking gold and finding diamonds.
So, beneath Ji Yan’s golden exterior could be a diamond mine?
No, he could be bolder—maybe it was a uranium or rare earth mine…
As he thought about this, he couldn’t help but smile.
His three roommates saw it and shook their heads, sighing.
“Look, Brother Qin is so happy.”
“Sigh, Brother Luo said he’d give up, but after pursuing her for so long, it’s not easy to let go.”
“To be fair, I’ll give the campus belle a point. After all, kissing in public was brave. Look how it’s turned my good brother into a grinning fool.”
Qin Luo heard their comments and glanced at them expressionlessly.
‘You guys don’t get it. I’m just a heartless gold miner, planning my next dig, not thinking about romance.’
‘But to be honest, Ji Yan’s bold move was much more effective than my persistent confessions. Is she trying to secure me?’
Qin Luo fell into deep thought again.
After a while, a guy knocked and walked in.
Qin Luo reflexively said, “Stop kneeling, you can go.”
The guy looked confused, seemingly not understanding. He pointed at Li Xuan, saying, “I’m looking for Li Xuan…”
Qin Luo awkwardly covered his face with his hands.
Li Xuan got up and greeted, “Xiao Ming, what’s up?”
Xiao Ming said, “Li Xuan, the minister asked how your song is coming along. We need to submit the program after the weekend.”
“What? So soon?” Li Xuan was shocked.
Xiao Ming asked suspiciously, “You haven’t prepared it yet, have you?”
Li Xuan immediately put on a serious face, “Don’t joke around. I’ve already chosen the song. It’s just a cover, not an original. How hard can it be?”
“Oh, so what song did you choose? I’ll tell the minister.”
“…I’ve practiced several; I haven’t decided which one to sing. I’ll tell you tomorrow!”
“Alright, but hurry. We need to submit the program after the weekend.”
“Got it, got it.”
After sending Xiao Ming away, Li Xuan sat back in his chair, sighing heavily, like a salted fish.
The others weren’t surprised, knowing what they had been discussing.
As the summer holiday approached, it was also graduation season. Seniors would leave the academy, and juniors would start preparing for their future.
Every four years, the school held an anniversary celebration. The school planned to host a grand evening party before the summer break, inviting famous alumni and minor celebrities to perform.
Of course, not all the performances would be from outside. Most of the program would feature the school’s students, with the music and dance departments taking the lead.
Li Xuan was a member of the music department. Although he seemed sleazy and chubby, he had a dream of music. He loved music in middle and high school and even took special classes.
But he gradually realized he wasn’t cut out for it, so he kept music as a hobby.
Even so, he joined the music department in college and became a salted fish, slacking off most of the time.
Now, with the anniversary party approaching, the music department was ordered to send a few students to perform.
They just had to sing a song, either a popular hit or a classic.
It wasn’t hard, but it tested their nerves. After all, it was a grand event, attended by school officials, alumni, and celebrities.
Li Xuan initially tried to avoid it but couldn’t. He had to choose a few songs he was comfortable with.
At first, he practiced with his guitar, but later, he felt his skills were good enough. The only thing left was to manage his nerves, so he continued slacking off, claiming it was to adjust his mindset.