Humming a happy tune, Chen Jingyun came back to her dormitory. She was in a light mood, and it showed by the way her feet softly danced into the room. She was like the golden hour.
She had spent the entire evening laughing until her stomach hurt. She poked fun at Fu Wang, fought over food with Long Tao, and watched Long Rao pretend they were strangers for the embarrassment they were causing him.
It was an uneventful yet memorable day.
She couldn't be happier even if the rush of dopamine slowed down.
Looking around, Chen Jingyun found herself in the most beautiful hour of the day. She was alone in the dorm. The curtains were flowing to the gentle caress of the wind. The sun was softly illuminating the room, a touch of warmth in the cool weather.
For her, the world stood still.
Taking advantage of her high energies, Chen Jingyun cleaned up the room. She picked up any fallen objects, swept the floor, mopped it, and organized her desk.
The night dyed itself into the day.
She was now stretching over her bed like a lazy cat. There was a faint smile playing on her lips. After completing small tasks and generously filling her stomach as a reward, she relished in the feeling of accomplishment. She wished there were more days like these.
"You reckon they have eaten dinner yet?" Luo Shao's voice boomed from the other side of the door.
The sounds of keys crashing against each other.
"Don't even think about it. You already ate!¨ Su Long reproached him as the door opened.
"Oh, someone is already here." Su Long looked at the well-lit room.
"We're back." They announced their arrival to no one in particular.
Poking her head into their view, Chen Jingyun smiled.
"Hey!"
"..."
Su Long and Luo Shao only stared back at her. Their hands hung in the air. They didn't know how to act.
For Luo Shao, he got treated with a dangerous dose of affection only to be ruthlessly turned away with cold eyes. Chen Jingyun's hot and cold attitude left him slightly scarred. He got discarded so easily!
He was also thinking about what she did to Li Minghao. He might be clueless and a little bit stupid, but he could easily guess her intentions.
Replaying what went down yesterday, Luo Shao could only shudder. Luckily, it wasn't him.
He did feel worried about Chen Jingyun. He wondered what would their dark lord do to her as yesterday seemed eerily peaceful.
Meanwhile, Su Long was extremely displeased that she had called him a pretty boy. Just which part of him was pretty?! Can't she see these muscles?
Oh? About what happened with Li Minghao? Ha! Su Long could care less.
He was initially shocked about yesterday's situation, but now he was looking forward to seeing her fall or suffer under Li Minghao's wrath.
"What happened?" Chen Jingyun cutely tilted her head in confusion.
Why were they so quiet?
Why are they looking at me with such gazes?
"I will explain." Luo Shao broke his silence.
He put down the packed food they brought over on the table and took a seat at a considerable distance from Chen Jingyun. He wanted to act normal, but somehow he ended up taking precautions.
Chen Jingyun could see he had some apprehension. But she could only wonder what caused it.
"Do you... remember anything about last night?" Luo Shao dragged out slowly. He looked awkward.
Sensing an ominous feeling, Chen Jingyun started to feel worried and apprehensive.
Just what did she do?
Chen Jingyun only shook her head from side to side.
"Alright." Luo Shao took a deep breath before letting it all out at once.
"Youtriedtokissminghao."
A silence fell over the three of them.
"What?" Chen Jingyun furrowed her eyebrows. "Speak slower, I didn't catch that."
Taking his time, Luo Shao started once again.
Only this time lower in volume...
"You tried to kiss Minghao..."
"Bro, I can't hear you-"
"Don't make me say it again.¨ Luo Shao cried.
"Then how am I supposed to know? Is it that bad?" Chen Jingyun exploded.
Shaking his head at the two of them, Su Long took charge.
"You." He pointed at her. "You got very drunk. Not only did you take advantage of Luo Shao, but you also threw him away like a doll. Are you that much of a playboy, Qin Yun?
"Isn't that right, Luo Shao?"
Su Long signaled Luo Shao to follow his lead. Tapping on his shoulder ans giving him meaningful eyes.
Chen Jingyun could only turn at Luo Shao for the truth. She would never do such a bastard thing.
"Did I do that?"
Luo Shao only nodded after a while. He chose Su Long.
"See? Not only that. You also disgraced me. You dragged my name across the mud and spat on it. If you had more time, God knows what you would do! You truly went far this time, Qin Yun. You should be ashamed!"
Su Long had scoffed at her, but he was trying his best to hide the smirk on his lips and the laugh threatening to expose him. He was thoroughly enjoying her confused expressions.
On the other hand, Luo Shao had wide eyes, but he could only keep nodding. Su Long already went this far. How could he ruin it for his friend?
He knows better than to mess with Diva Su's evil plans!
"And... what did I do to Li Minghao?" Chen Jingyun tentatively asked. Somehow, she was dreading this answer the most.
Suddenly, the sounds of keys ringed, grabbing their attention.
The three of them glanced at the door, watching as a dark-haired and tall young man entered the room. He was mumbling a greeting as he took his jacket off.
"I have arrived."
"Welcome back." Luo Shao tried to greet as normal as he could. He didn't know if it was better for Su Long to tell her or for Li Minghao to do it.
"You know, you better ask him yourself." Su Long grinned at Chen Jingyun.
He then patted Luo Shao's shoulder.
"As for us... why don't you accompany me for a little walk, Luo Shao? We should buy some drinks."
"Uh... sure."
"Remember curfew." Li Minghao simply reminded them.
"Okay!"
With that, the door was closed and only Chen Jingyun and Li Minghao were left inside.