He tricked the female lead into becoming his boyfriend, but then went on to criticize the male lead.

The lingering heat of late summer still clings to the winds of Beijing. The noisy cicadas gradually fade away, replaced by the long-lost bustling atmosphere of university campuses.

The two-month summer vacation came to a quiet end, and the long and peaceful time in the small town came to a complete close.

Fu Xulan was ultimately used to the peaceful and quiet life in the small county town and was unwilling to go to the capital, so she stayed in the small county town and lived a peaceful life with Sang Tingyan.

Sang Jiuning packed her simple luggage and boarded the high-speed train back to Beijing alone, embarking on her new semester of sophomore year.

Familiar campus buildings came into view. Sang Jiuning walked along the tree-lined path, dragging her light suitcase, a gentle smile hidden in her eyes.

Her heart softened, and as she walked, she thought to herself: I haven't seen my three roommates for a whole summer vacation, and I really miss the noisy dormitory life.

This summer vacation was peaceful and pleasant, without any trivial matters to worry about. Now that I'm back on campus, I'm about to start the grueling university life again.

Walking slowly, Sang Jiuning walked familiarly to the girls' dormitory building, swiped her card to go upstairs, and pushed open the familiar dormitory door.

The dormitory was bright and airy, with the windows wide open, letting in a cool breeze.

Tang Tongtong and Qin Ying's beds were already made, and the two were huddled together organizing their textbooks for the new semester when they heard the door open and turned around to look.

Before Sang Jiuning could even steady her suitcase and relieve her fatigue, Tang Tongtong, the most lively and outgoing of them all, immediately lit up. She rushed over in her slippers, opened her arms, and hugged Sang Jiuning tightly, nuzzling her shoulder affectionately.

"Ningning! You're finally back!" Tang Tongtong's voice was filled with a pouty, aggrieved tone, brimming with longing. "A whole summer vacation! You didn't miss us at all! In our dorm WeChat group, everyone chatted and shared their daily lives every day, but you were the only one who occasionally popped up, basically just lurking and slacking off. That's so unfair!"

Sang Jiuning swayed slightly as Tang Tongtong hugged her, a gentle smile playing on her lips. She raised her hand and patted Tang Tongtong's back gently, her expression a mixture of tenderness and helplessness.

She thought to herself: Sure enough, Tongtong is the most clingy. She chatters away as soon as we meet, and the lively feeling is back instantly.

Before she could even explain, Qin Ying, who was leaning against the desk with gentle eyes, teased her with a playful smile, "Don't make things difficult for Ningning. I don't think she's too busy to chat; she's clearly busy dating during the summer vacation. Her heart and eyes are full of her sweetheart, so she doesn't have time to pay attention to us single roommates."

Upon hearing this, Tang Tongtong immediately released Sang Jiuning, nodded repeatedly in agreement, and her eyes darted back and forth on Sang Jiuning with a gossipy look.

Sang Jiuning's cheeks flushed slightly. She gently nudged Qin Ying's arm, her eyes crinkling with girlish shyness. "You two are just teasing me. If you keep talking nonsense, I won't talk to you anymore."

She felt a mix of helplessness and sweetness in her heart. Sure enough, her roommates were the best at teasing her, and they could always find endless ways to make fun of the smallest things.

"Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore." Qin Ying smiled and raised her hands in surrender, unable to hide the joy in her eyes.

Sang Jiuning spoke up naturally, her tone generous and gentle: "On the first day of the new semester, I'll treat everyone in our dorm to dinner tonight, so we can all have a good get-together."

"Wow! Ningning is so generous!" Tang Tongtong's face instantly lit up with joy, she was so excited she almost jumped up, her eyes sparkling. "Then I won't be polite! For the first meal of the semester, I'm going to treat you to a really good meal!"

Qin Ying added with a gentle smile, "No rush, Qingyan hasn't arrived yet. She's also returning to school today, and she's probably stuck in traffic. Let's tidy up the dorm and clean up together first, and then we'll go out once everyone's here."

"no problem!"

The three hit it off immediately and threw themselves into the cleaning work.

Wiping tables, mopping floors, tidying the balcony, and putting away miscellaneous items, the dormitory, which had been quiet all summer, was instantly transformed into a clean and tidy place amidst laughter and chatter.

After packing, Sang Jiuning began organizing the clothes and belongings in her suitcase, while the chatter in the dormitory continued unabated.

Tang Tongtong slumped in her chair, stretched lazily, and exclaimed with a face full of emotion, "Finally, I'm a sophomore! I'm no longer a freshman. This year, people will finally call us 'senior sisters' respectfully. Just thinking about it makes me feel so good!"

Qin Ying teased her with a smile, "What? Feeling more confident now that you're a senior? Are you planning to find a handsome junior and start a sweet campus romance?"

"No way!" Tang Tongtong immediately retorted, tilting her head back with an indignant expression. "The word 'love' has never existed in my dictionary! My life revolves around eating, drinking, having fun, and living a carefree life. Love is nothing compared to a good meal!"

"I don't believe it." Qin Ying raised an eyebrow, her eyes full of mockery. "If a guy you like really comes along one day, and you two hit it off, I bet you'll be the first to rush up and strike up a conversation."

"puff--"

These words made Sang Jiuning, who was arranging skincare products, burst out laughing. Her shoulders trembled slightly, and her eyebrows and eyes curved into crescent moons.

She couldn't help but laugh inwardly and chime in, "Yingying, your description is too down-to-earth. Can you use something nicer? You've made a perfectly good chance of finding someone you like laughable."

Tang Tongtong, teased by the two of them, immediately retaliated. Slipping on her slippers, she pounced on Qin Ying, precisely tickling her, and said fiercely, "You! After just one summer vacation, your mouth has gotten even more sarcastic! Let's see how I deal with you!"

"Hahaha, no, no, no! I was wrong, I was wrong!"

Qin Ying was extremely ticklish, and she instantly laughed until her whole body went limp. She slumped into her chair, begging for mercy, her breath ragged. "I'll say it again! It's love at first sight, love at first sight, mutual affection, a match made in heaven! Is that alright now?"

"That's more like it!"

Tang Tongtong quickly stopped, realizing what she had done, and muttered resentfully, "Can't I just be beautiful on my own and quietly bloom? Do I have to be in a relationship to have that?"

The lively atmosphere was so soothing that Sang Jiuning couldn't help but join in the playful banter with the two of them.

The small dormitory was filled with cheerful laughter, rising and falling in waves.

Sang Jiuning laughed so hard that her lower abdomen ached slightly. She leaned on the table, panting, and laughed until she was out of breath.

The three of them joked around for a long time until around 4 p.m., when the dormitory door was pushed open again and Su Qingyan walked in carrying a backpack and a suitcase.

She had gentle features, a graceful demeanor, and a perfectly gentle smile on her face, making her look exceptionally well-behaved and harmless.

"Sorry, there was traffic on the way, I'm late." Su Qingyan said softly, her gaze gently sweeping over the three of them. "Did everyone have a good summer vacation?"

"I've finally waited for you, Qingyan!" Tang Tongtong responded first.

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