Chapter 40 (1/2)

The next morning, Zheng Kai got up early and asked Zhao Yuan, Wang Xiang and some other boys from some other dorms to play basketball together.

Zhao Yuan wanted to ask Lin Wenxi to play together, but Lin Wenxi still lay on his bed and even covered his head with his quilt. Upon seeing that, Zhao Yuan thought, “It must’ve been difficult for him to fall asleep last night. He turned his flashlight on and seemed to be reading something throughout the night.” Zhao Yuan did not sleep well either and could not help but rub his eyes.

Upon seeing that, Zheng Kai teased, “What? Were you too excited to fall asleep last night after getting a pretty girlfriend and this jersey?”

Wang Xiang put an arm around Zheng Kai’s shoulders and asked, “Brother Kai. do you really don’t mind it at all?”

Zheng Kaizheng said solemnly, “Well, it’s a fair competition. I can’t put the blame on my friend because I’m not so skillful as he is!”

Wang Xiang smiled meaningfully and asked, “Skillful? What kind of skill? Have you guys tried it together?”

Zheng Kai deliberately squinted his eyes and asked, “Do you want to try?”

Wang Xiang raised his butts and said, “Come on.”

Zheng Kai punched him and said, “If I didn’t know that you have a girlfriend, I would really be disgusted by your jokes!”

Wang Xiang said seriously, “Alas, if I did not have this girlfriend, I would still be a pure-minded child.”

After that, he talked to Zhao Yuan, who had remained silent all this while. “Brother Yuan, I’ll wash this jersey at noon when we come back. When it gets dry, I’ll give it to you. What do you say?”

Zhao Yuan replied, “Just keep it. The bet is a joke. I never mean to take your jersey. By the way, don’t drink that much again. Even if you drink, remember to keep your mouth shut!”

Upon hearing that, Wang Xiang lowered his head embarrassedly and said, “Thank you for your advice. I nearly forgot that it was I who divulged this secret. I’m really sorry, bro. Let me treat you to lunch, okay?”

“Just one meal? Unless you defeat me in the basketball game, you’ll have to treat me to lunch every day! What do you say?” said Zhao Yuan.

“You’ll have to treat me to lunch every day too. Come on, Wang Xiang. You’re loaded. Just consider this as some public welfare undertakings,” Zheng Kai said slowly.

Wang Xiang smirked and agreed.

Suddenly, they saw Zhao Yuan walk toward the canteen alone.

“Hey, let’s eat together after the game,” said Zheng Kai.

Upon hearing that, Wang Xiang said with a smile, “Sigh, you deserve to be alone for your whole life, Zheng Kai. He just leaves to buy some breakfast food for Wanxin or Lin Wenxi!”

“Then why didn’t you buy breakfast food for An’an?”

“The snacks in her dorm are enough for her to eat for half a year. Why do I have to be worried about her breakfast?”

“You’re feeding her up. Once she’s fattened by you and looks like a sow, won’t you feel embarrassed to take her out?”

“Well, I’ll fatten myself up until I look like a boar. In this way, we’ll still look well-matched,” Wang Xiang said smilingly. Zheng Kai was rendered speechless. They stood in the place, waiting for Zhao Yuan. After a while, they saw Zhao Yuan walk back toward their dorm with some breakfast food, which was obviously just enough for one person.

Lin Wenxi was still lying on his bed. He did not want to wake up. He dared not to wake up. No matter how strong the hangover was, he was conscious enough to think of what had happened last night. Upon thinking that Zhao Yuan had a girlfriend now, he somehow felt frustrated and dejected so much so that he was unable to open his eyes or eat anything. He continued covering his head with his quilt, shrouding himself in the darkness.

“Hey, come on. I’ve found a sister-in-law for you. Why are you so unhappy?” Zhao Yuan teased and took the quilt off Lin Wenxi. Lin Wenxi still kept his eyes tightly closed, and his face and ears all blushed red.

“Hey, wake up. You know what. You have to face the reality bravely.” Zhao Yuan said while feeling somewhat anxious.

“Stop it, Wenxi. Anyway, she’s not really my girlfriend.

“By the way, do you really care so much about the fact that I have a girlfriend now?

“Wenxi, come on, get up for breakfast. You can continue to have a tantrum after eating something for breakfast.

“Wenxi, as long as you agree to have breakfast, I’ll listen to everything you say.”

Zhao Yuan softened his voice and continued, “Wenxi, please open your eyes to look at the breakfast food. You can’t waste it like that. It’s innocent.” He gently patted Lin Wenxi’s forehead and said, “Cute Wenxi, it’s time to have breakfast. Don’t starve yourself. I’ll give you a satisfactory answer.”

Lin Wenxi finally opened his eyes and asked in a sleepy voice, “What did you say just now?”

“I… I’ll give you a satisfactory answer…” said Zhao Yuan.

“No, before that.”