pjbooks Chapter 197 New Roommate
Chapter 197 New Roommate
With Ye Yixian added, five of the six students in dormitory 512 have now arrived.
The four girls who arrived first were clearly outgoing and talkative. As soon as they settled their luggage, they huddled together and started chatting.
The chatter in the dormitory only stopped abruptly when Ye Yixian and Lu Yuan walked in carrying large and small bags.
Several pairs of eyes turned to look at them, filled with curiosity and scrutiny.
It's normal for parents and family members to accompany students when they start university, but Ye Yixian is definitely the first one they've seen who brought her boyfriend to register.
However, the girls didn't immediately think of them as "lovers," but rather as siblings or relatives.
But Lu Yuan's entrance subtly brightened the atmosphere in the dormitory.
It must be admitted that his outstanding looks and calm demeanor were extremely attractive to these girls who had just entered university.
"Are you also a student in 512?" A girl with an oval face greeted Ye Yixian first, smiling with her eyes crinkling.
Ye Yixian nodded and replied softly, "Yes, I'm in bed number three."
The bed assignment is determined upon registration and cannot be changed in principle. After all, future dormitory inspections and hygiene evaluations will be based on individual beds, and any problems will naturally be investigated on the individual's behalf.
However, as long as everyone agrees, exchanging items privately is also possible.
"Bed number three is here," the girl with the oval face said enthusiastically, pointing to the spot further inside.
"Thank you." Ye Yixian nodded in thanks and placed the things in her hands on the bed.
Lu's parents also helped carry in some daily necessities, and the whole family carried the things into the dormitory together.
The dormitory room currently only has bare bed boards, without even a mat.
Fortunately, Lu Yuan was prepared. He rolled up his sleeves, climbed onto the bed nimbly, laid out the mat and mattress for Ye Yixian, and then hung up the bed curtains.
Having had experience with university life, Lu Yuan knew that bed curtains were the last bastion of privacy in communal living, so he made arrangements for her well in advance.
He was strong and capable, and he handled these rough tasks with ease. His focused demeanor was quite eye-catching.
The girls in the dormitory, having nothing else to do, stopped what they were doing and occasionally peeked at the scene.
"My name is Lin Yan, and we'll be roommates from now on." The girl with the oval face moved closer to Ye Yixian, smiling and extending her hand.
Ye Yixian was flattered and took a moment to react before nodding, saying somewhat awkwardly, "My name is... Ye Yixian, hello."
"Ye Yixian?" Lin Yan blinked, her smile deepening. "Is it the 'Yixian' from 'One string, one pillar, reminiscing about bygone years'?"
It seems that many people will naturally associate this poem with this name.
"Yes, that's right. My name is Yixian, and my brother's name is Yizhu," Ye Yixian answered truthfully.
"Yizhu?" Lin Yan looked thoughtfully at Lu Yuan, who was making the bed, and muttered to herself: What a good brother, he is so considerate to his sister.
A man who dotes on his younger sister will definitely dote on his girlfriend as well.
"Is your brother also studying at our university of finance and economics?" Lin Yan asked casually.
Although the other girls didn't come over, they all listened to the information, intentionally or unintentionally.
"No, he's already at work." Ye Yixian was completely unaware of this beautiful misunderstanding.
"I see." A hint of regret flashed in Lin Yan's eyes. If they were from the same school, the chances of getting closer would be greater.
Just then, Lu Yuan, who had already made the bed, jumped down.
Seeing him covered in sweat, Ye Yixian felt a pang of sympathy and quickly rummaged through her bag for tissues, but couldn't find any for the time being.
"Here, wipe your sweat." Lin Yan handed over two tissues at the right time.
Lu Yuan was slightly taken aback. He had to admit that Ye Yixian's roommates were quite adept at handling things, especially Lin Yan.
He took the tissue, thanked her, casually wiped the sweat from his forehead, and turned to Ye Yixian to say, "The bed is made. The school supermarket has other daily necessities; just go buy whatever you need."
"Okay, I understand." Ye Yixian nodded obediently, feeling even more grateful to Lu Yuan.
If he hadn't been there for her the whole time, she probably would have been completely at a loss by now.
Although she wasn't a delicate girl and was quite brave, she couldn't help but feel an instinctive fear of unfamiliar surroundings when she first arrived.
Even the most capable person wouldn't dare say they can handle all the trivial matters instantly.
After giving a few instructions, Lu Yuan was ready to head to the university to register.
Before leaving, he deliberately raised his voice and said to Ye Yixian, "Your roommates are all gorgeous women. You should learn from them more often, don't always keep to yourself, okay?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan and the others couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Who doesn't like being complimented by a handsome guy?
Moreover, Lu Yuan's words subconsciously placed Ye Yixian in a position of being "weak and in need of protection."
This both elevates the roommates' status and subtly suggests that they should take good care of Ye Yixian. At the same time, it doesn't portray Ye Yixian as a pushover; it strikes the perfect balance.
"Yixian, your brother has such a sweet tongue, he must have a lot of girls who like him, right?" Lin Yan teased with a smile.
This question, seemingly casual, was actually a calculated move, subtly probing Lu Yuan's emotional state to see if there was an opportunity for her to take advantage of him.
The other three girls also held their breath and listened intently.
"He's not my brother." Ye Yixian smiled awkwardly, afraid that others would misunderstand, and even more afraid that someone would have designs on Lu Yuan, so she quickly clarified, "He's my boyfriend, his name is Lu Yuan."
"Boy friend?!"
Lin Yan and the others were startled at first, then a hint of disappointment flashed in their eyes, but the emotion disappeared in an instant and was well concealed.
"Oh, so it's your boyfriend." Lin Yan quickly adjusted her expression, smiling to ease the awkwardness. "I thought it was your brother, he looks so young."
"Hello, my name is Lu Yuan, and I'm Yixian's boyfriend. I brought her here to register today, and I'll be registering at the University of Science and Technology later." Lu Yuan introduced himself with a smile, his attitude generous and appropriate. "Our two schools are close by, so we can get together for a meal sometime, or organize some social events or something."
"Oh, so it's from the University of Science and Technology."
"Her boyfriend is amazing..."
The other three girls couldn't help but whisper among themselves, their tone a mix of envy and jealousy, but without a doubt, they all had a very good impression of Lu Yuan.
Lin Yan even put her arm around Ye Yixian's shoulder, seemingly eager to get closer to him.
It cannot be ruled out that she has other intentions, but at least at this stage, becoming Ye Yixian's friend is entirely beneficial to her.
At the registration area, Ye Yixian didn't seem to be very popular with the senior students. Lu Yuan was a little worried that she wouldn't get along well with her classmates, which would make her lonely in college.
So as soon as he entered the dormitory, he started thinking about how to help her break the ice.
Roommates are often the easiest people to build strong friendships with.
As long as they don't reject Ye Yixian, Ye Yixian's college life won't be too difficult.
Judging from the current situation, Lin Yan is very friendly, enthusiastic and proactive towards Ye Yixian, and no one else has shown any signs of rejection.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Lin Yan will become the opinion leader of this dormitory, and her attitude will basically represent the direction of the dormitory.
As long as Ye Yixian can be on the same wavelength as her, he will not be isolated.
Having experienced university life in his previous life, Lu Yuan knew that the relationships in girls' dormitories were the most delicate and unpredictable.
Fortunately, Ye Yixian's roommates did not seem to be narrow-minded.
So far, all of them are fine, but I don't know what kind of temper the last roommate who hasn't arrived yet will have.
However, Lu Yuan doesn't have time to care right now.
He was leaving, and Ye Yixian insisted on seeing him and Lu's parents to the school gate, and buying some daily necessities on the way back.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan immediately said that she also wanted to buy some, so they could go together.
It's clear that this student, Lin Yan, is genuinely enthusiastic.