Xiu Gou's Taming Record

When Hao Junran returned to the dormitory, he had just finished playing a game of King of Glory: "We have training tomorrow afternoon."

"Training?" Yu Heng paused for a moment before remembering what it was about. "What time is training?"

"From two to four o'clock," Hao Junran said, "it won't cause any problems."

Yu Heng walked to his desk, sat down, and took out his phone.

There are several unread messages on WeChat.

Ning Yutong sent a message: "Yu Heng, have you finalized the interview list?"

Yu Heng opened the chat window and typed a reply: "I'll send it to you."

He sent over the names of the five people tentatively selected for today: "These are tentatively confirmed; the rest will be decided after the interviews tomorrow."

Ning Yutong replied almost instantly: "Received! So, is the interview still at 5 o'clock tomorrow?"

"Okay, five o'clock, lecture hall 204," Yu Heng replied.

"Okay, I'll go early tomorrow to prepare~" Ning Yutong sent a cat nodding emoji.

Yu Heng looked at the meme and twitched the corner of his mouth.

This girl seems to really like using cat emojis.

He typed another line: "Okay, I have basketball practice this afternoon, I'll go over after practice. By the way, I'll edit that video tonight and send it to you tomorrow."

After sending it, he waited a few seconds.

Ning Yutong replied, "Really? That's great! Thank you, Yu Heng~"

It was followed by an emoji of a kitten spinning around.

Yu Heng didn't reply. He put his phone aside and turned on his computer.

He needs to organize the list of interviewees for today and then edit the video.

On the computer screen were Ning Yutong's materials.

Yu Heng dragged the timeline, adjusting it frame by frame.

This girl is indeed photogenic; she has a great figure and natural expressions.

Halfway through editing, my phone vibrated again.

Yu Heng picked it up and saw it was a message from Bai Xinran.

Bai Xinran: "I went to take a shower, and then I went to sleep."

Yu Heng raised an eyebrow and replied, "Okay, goodnight."

Bai Xinran: Goodnight to you too.

The dialogue consisted of only two simple sentences, with nothing superfluous.

But you can tell that Bai Xinran is reporting this to the authorities.

He smiled and put the phone back.

Continue editing the video.

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In the girls' dormitory, Ning Yutong was lying on her bed, staring at her phone screen.

She rolled over and stared at the ceiling.

During the interview today, she actually kept an eye on Yu Heng.

He didn't look in my direction much.

But that teacher Qin Lu...

Ning Yutong frowned.

She felt that she was acting a little strange today.

I can't quite put my finger on what's wrong, but I just feel restless.

Moreover, she reacted rather strongly when Yu Heng spoke to her.

That state of mind seems somewhat similar to how I was in the movie theater that day?

Maybe I'm overthinking it.

Ning Yutong opened the list sent by Yu Heng and looked at the names of the five people.

Chen Yuqiang, Zhou Mengqi, Zhang Tingting, Liu Hewei, Wang Luyu.

They all performed well today.

She saved the list and then opened her chat with Shen Yueling.

Ning Yutong: "Yueling, are you asleep?"

A few minutes later, Shen Yueling replied: "No."

Ning Yutong: "Are you coming to the club interview tomorrow? It sounds interesting."

Shen Yueling: "Not necessarily, it depends on the situation."

Ning Yutong: "Okay, then let me know if you're coming~"

Shen Yueling did not reply.

Ning Yutong put down her phone and sighed.

Although we've been chatting more lately, I feel like Shen Yueling is still a bit cold towards her.

That's normal, since they like the same person.

Ning Yutong turned to her side and buried her face in the pillow.

She actually envied Shen Yueling quite a bit.

I've known Yu Heng since I was a child, and we've spent so many years together.

And myself...

We were just classmates in high school.

As she thought about it, she became a little sleepy.

Just as I was drifting off to sleep, my phone vibrated again.

Ning Yutong barely opened her eyes and reached for her phone.

It was a message from Yu Heng.

Yu Heng: "The video is edited and I've sent it to your email."

Ning Yutong suddenly became clear-headed.

She quickly replied, "Received! I'll check it right now!"

Yu Heng: "Okay, get some rest."

Ning Yutong: "You too~"

She logged out of WeChat, logged into her email, and sure enough, saw a new email.

The attached file contains the edited video file.

Ning Yutong clicked to download, her heart inexplicably racing.

After the download was complete, she opened the video.

Yu Heng's editing is excellent; the rhythm is just right, and the transitions are very natural.

She saved the video to her phone and then sent a message to Yu Heng.

Ning Yutong: "I've finished reading it, it's absolutely fantastic! Thank you, Yu Heng!"

Yu Heng did not reply.

Maybe she's asleep.

Ning Yutong placed her phone beside her pillow, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart.

She's made up her mind; she'll post it on Douyin tomorrow.

I'll send it after the interview this afternoon.

She closed her eyes and slowly fell asleep.

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The next morning, Yu Heng was awakened by the sound of rain.

He opened his eyes and heard the rain pattering outside the window; it was pouring down.

"Damn, this rain..." Hao Junran also woke up and leaned against the window to look out. "It's raining quite heavily."

Liu Tianqi climbed off the bed: "Oh no, I don't have an umbrella."

"I don't have one either." Hou Xudong pulled a hooded jacket from the closet. "This will have to do. Wear the hood and run quickly!"

Yu Heng sat up and glanced at his phone.

7:20.

The class is at 8 a.m.

He got out of bed, washed up, and changed his clothes.

Then I went downstairs with my roommates, and we stood at the dormitory entrance looking out.

The rain was indeed heavy; dense raindrops pounded on the ground, splashing up a spray of water.

"Shall we go?" Hao Junran asked, already balancing the book on his head.

"Let's go!" Liu Tianqi was also ready.

Hou Xudong had already put on his hat.

Yu Heng clicked his tongue and was about to pull up his hoodie and join the rush.

"Yu Heng!"

A familiar voice came from the rain.

Yu Heng looked up and saw Ning Yutong holding a light pink umbrella, running towards him.

She was also holding a black folding umbrella in her hand.

The rain was heavy, and she was running a little too fast. Her trouser legs and shoes were soaked, and her chest rose and fell with her breath.

"Here's an umbrella!" Ning Yutong ran to the eaves, panting. "I saw it was raining and thought you might not have brought an umbrella..."

She saw it was raining in the morning, so she went back to her dorm to get an extra one; it was her spare.

Hao Junran winked at Yu Heng, nudged him with his elbow, and whispered, "Not bad... this treatment..."

Liu Tianqi and Hou Xudong also exchanged knowing smiles.

Ning Yutong blushed slightly upon hearing this.

"Thanks." Yu Heng took the umbrella from Ning Yutong and opened it. "How about we share one? My roommates don't have any umbrellas either."

"Okay!" Ning Yutong immediately replied, "Then give them what you have!"

The two walked side by side into the rain.

Hao Junran and the others tactfully followed behind, keeping a distance, laughing and joking as they walked.

"Does this girl like Yu Heng?" Hou Xudong asked.

"Nonsense," Hao Junran rolled his eyes, "Isn't it obvious?"

Liu Tianqi frowned: "Where is it so obvious?"

"Bringing an umbrella in this heavy rain, isn't it obvious?" Hao Junran said with a smile, "Besides your mother, the only other person who would do this is someone who likes you."

"Is that exaggerated?" Liu Tianqi narrowed his eyes. "Isn't this just classmates helping each other out? Didn't Yu Heng say they were high school deskmates?"

"Alright, alright, you're hopeless," Hou Xudong waved his hand. "Playing the game well is more important than anything else."

Ahead, Yu Heng and Ning Yutong walked side by side.

This umbrella is like a small world; although the surrounding area is vast and misty with rain, the space under the umbrella feels like a private sanctuary.

It brought the two people closer together.

Ning Yutong secretly glanced at Yu Heng.

His profile was quite sharp, with a high nose bridge and tiny water droplets clinging to his eyelashes.

Her heart was beating a little fast.