Chapter 28: Tomorrow’s better

“Who was that just now standing next to you? Your girlfriend?”

Qin Nanfeng had just come over to Sun Ce’s side when he heard this, a tease from a sports guy about his height and solid build, roughly the same as his own.

“Damn it, do you even see a girl there?”

Qin Nanfeng retorted with a laugh.

Sun Ce’s stern face looked somewhat innocent as he shrugged his shoulders.

“Who knows! Maybe you just want a change of taste! That build—if you glance from afar, you might actually think it’s a girl, tsk…”

Before Qin Nanfeng could respond, Xiong Wei beside him couldn’t hold it any longer.

He knew this guy hated effeminate boys the most.

Though they had become closer as roommates, he could sense something was off—not that he was blind—but it just wasn’t as obvious to outsiders…

He didn’t know what was going on with Xin Yuan-san, but as the most responsible dorm leader, he immediately frowned and spoke up.

“Ce, don’t say that. This is our roommate, and he’s kind of socially anxious… Let’s just go play ball!”

“Alright then.” Sun Ce nodded.

He really disliked those effeminate boys.

His limbs were strong, but that didn’t mean he wasn’t smart.

Anyone who got into Tianbei University had basic decency and knew when to hold back, especially since this was a friend’s roommate…

On this side, Qin Nanfeng and the others began their intense game on the court, the sound of sneakers scraping, shouting, and laughter immediately filling the area.

Up in the stands, Xin Yuan-san’s eyes were dull as he watched everything, his mind lingering on what had just happened. He furrowed his brow, deep in thought.

In the end, frustrated, he ran his fingers through his hair and sighed helplessly.

He didn’t know about the other roommates, but that blond guy definitely knew something was off with him.

If he came looking for explanations, Xin Yuan-san wouldn’t even know what to say…

That’s why it was better to keep his distance from that guy.

Nothing good ever came from running into him!

Xin Yuan-san thought bitterly, feeling this trip had been unlucky.

Time was about right, and he was starting to feel uncomfortable, so he decided to return to the dorm first.

He didn’t want to walk back with Qin Nanfeng and those guys…

He had also noticed the leader’s unfriendly look earlier.

That made Xin Yuan-san feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.

Thinking this, he quietly slipped away without drawing anyone’s attention…

However, this did not include a certain someone…

That person had been watching from the stands and happened to see Xin Yuan-san’s departing figure.

There wasn’t much thought in his heart—after all, he had only teased him tentatively not long ago.

Of course, he had suspicions…

As the relationship improved, he noticed more details.

Because this guy had been avoiding him lately, and their face-to-face meetings had been rare, the difference was far greater than with other roommates.

Although he didn’t know why Xin Yuan-san had become like this, there was no way he thought it was drugs—such things weren’t cheap, and Xin Yuan-san’s family background wasn’t exactly affluent.

Besides… this guy was a bit naive but honestly somewhat macho.

He really didn’t seem like the type to do something like that.

As for other possibilities… Qin Nanfeng had his guesses, but he just couldn’t figure it out…

“Hey, Lao Qin, rested up? Let’s keep playing!”

“Coming.” Qin Nanfeng responded, rising from the ground and jumping back into the exhilarating game.

Xin Yuan-san returned just after nine.

The comfortable atmosphere involuntarily led his mind to wander, and when he took out his jade bracelet, he became even angrier.

That damned thing had ruined his life.

It was his own fault for being reckless and picking up something unknown, then daring to carry it with him…

Every time he thought about it, Xin Yuan-san felt like smashing his hand, but he couldn’t—just thought about it…

To stop his mind from running wild, Xin Yuan-san threw himself into writing.

He was currently working on a fantasy novel—very cliché—a story of a useless guy who turns things around and finally becomes immortal.

But it was his best-performing book so far.

It had only just started, but it had already surpassed his previous record, so he valued it highly.

Because of this, he had almost finished plotting the entire storyline, and typing with the keyboard was much faster than before.

Seeing the steady rise in his new book’s stats, Xin Yuan-san’s gloom lifted somewhat, as if he could see money waving at him…

He thought, if only this book could earn more!

The money from before was barely enough for a comfortable life.

Moreover, a lot of that money had gone to his ex-girlfriend, but there was no response… thinking back now, it was heartbreaking…

Speaking of Li Xue…

Xin Yuan-san had basically cut off contact, though he sometimes saw her send messages.

He’d just respond casually.

But he never deleted them—maybe because of the so-called first love attachment…

Sometimes he even felt like a fool, being kicked into the gutter but still liking to touch her feet…

There were even a few times when that woman waited downstairs at the boys’ dormitory—not sure who she was waiting for.

Most likely Qin Nanfeng…

She talked about getting back together, yet didn’t even know Qin Nanfeng shared the same dorm as him.

She was probably just baiting clueless guys like him.

But whenever he thought of that word “woman,” Xin Yuan-san felt a bit painful and lost.

He didn’t know what his future held…

Probably… it would be bad.

No use overthinking.

The only thing he could grasp was the present.

Make more money!

Maybe things would get better and less passive in the future…

Xin Yuan-san continued pouring himself into the cultivation world he created.

One lively character after another sprang from the words—what better comfort amid real-world worries?

At noon, the roommates returned sweaty and laughing from their game.

Pushing open the door, the cool air from the AC refreshed them.

Chen Ze broke into dance moves, his whole body twitching like he was convulsing, yelling, “Ahhh~”

Everyone knew this was his signature move, but this neurotic display always got everyone grumbling.

This time was no different—even Xin Yuan-san, immersed in his writing, shuddered at the noise and found it unbearable.

When they got back, the group saw Xin Yuan-san at his computer.

It wasn’t surprising, since they hadn’t seen him after the game.

Speaking of which, before returning to the dorm, the five had even discussed Xin Yuan-san’s situation!

Hearing Chen Ze’s speculation, Qin Nanfeng only smiled ambiguously…

The six in Dorm 308 usually got along well, with almost no conflicts.

Apart from Qin Nanfeng and Xin Yuan-san’s closer relationship, the others were also fine with Xin Yuan-san and naturally concerned about their “recently heartbroken” roommate.

But they had said what needed to be said.

That was enough—too much talk was annoying!

Now, he could only rely on himself…

Just then, the quietest one in the dorm, Wen Yuanshan, spoke up.

He went over and patted Xin Yuan-san on the shoulder with a serious expression: “Keep it up! Xin Yuan-san! Tomorrow will be better!”

Then he strode off to the balcony, leaving Xin Yuan-san dumbfounded, unable to help but laugh and feel exasperated.

Clearly, his explanations had no effect.

These guys still treated him like he was heartbroken?

“Hey! Lao Si, what a sneaky move! Didn’t we agree I’d shower first? How come you went in ahead? Open the door, open up!”

“Sorry, Ze-san! I accidentally went in—I’m already undressed!”

“Goddamn it, you big-browed guy! I don’t buy it!”

Listening to the ruckus beside his ear, Xin Yuan-san felt both amused and bitter…

Tomorrow… will it really be better?