Little Sweetheart

After dinner with Xia Zhijun, Gu Siyi returned to her dorm room, where her roommates excitedly grilled her with questions.

"Who was that handsome guy looking for you this afternoon?"

"Oh my god, he was so handsome!"

"Seriously handsome. I've never seen such a handsome guy in my entire life…"

"He was so handsome it was mesmerizing! I wanted to stare at his face longer, but he left so quickly."

Gu Siyi said, "He's my boyfriend, Xia Zhijun. He's a sophomore here, in the School of Aeronautical Engineering."

"Wow…" The three roommates exclaimed in unison.

"Siyi, you're making us so jealous!"

"Not only are you beautiful, but you also have such a handsome boyfriend!"

"And you both attend the same university! You're a match made in heaven, a perfect couple."

Gu Siyi smiled shyly, a sweetness in her expression. "He's quite brilliant. He was the top scorer in the college entrance exam. He helped me improve my grades, tutoring me throughout high school."

Her three roommates wailed.

"Waaah, why didn't I have such a great guy tutoring me? I had to burn the midnight oil studying all by myself."

"Damn, I feel like my youth was wasted."

"Forever single, so sad and lonely."

Gu Siyi laughed. "There are plenty of excellent and handsome guys at our university. Make the most of these four years."

Wang Shu chuckled. "That's exactly why I'm here…"

After their gossip session, the four roommates felt much closer.

Even after they got into bed, they continued chatting about everything under the sun, eventually returning to the topic of the boys in their class…

While they excitedly discussed and rated the boys, Gu Siyi's expression was blank. She had only vague impressions of their appearances, even the class representative, whom they described as very handsome.

Before falling asleep, she picked up her phone and sent Xia Zhijun a message: "Are you asleep?"

He quickly replied: "Not yet."

Gu Siyi: "It's almost midnight. You should get some rest."

Xia Zhijun: "Mm."

Gu Siyi: "Goodnight~"

Xia Zhijun: "Night."

After saying goodnight to Xia Zhijun, Gu Siyi opened Taobao, searched for "neck and shoulder pain," and browsed through various neck massagers. She selected three of the most expensive ones and placed an order, planning to let him try them out and see if they were effective.

Xia Zhijun lay on his back in his dorm bed, his heart conflicted.

Holding her and sleeping together was agonizing; he was always so stimulated that he couldn't fall asleep until the second half of the night.

But not sleeping together was also difficult. At the very least, kissing and cuddling could relieve some of the tension.

The image of Xiu Feng and those skillful hands from that night flashed through his mind…and he was aroused again.

The next day, military training began for the freshmen.

While her roommates complained endlessly, Gu Siyi comforted them, "I heard some universities hold their training off-campus. We're lucky to be training on campus."

"…Can we not have this kind of luck?" Her roommates weren't as optimistic as Gu Siyi.

The sun rose high and bright. As everyone sweated under the scorching sun, the class representative, Zhang Sicheng, arrived.

After speaking briefly with the instructor, he called Gu Siyi aside. "Come with me to the archives room."

Gu Siyi asked, puzzled, "What's up? Is there something I need to do?"

Zhang Sicheng nodded. "Yes, the counselor has a task for you. Come with me."

So, Gu Siyi followed him.

They left the training ground and walked past several buildings. Zhang Sicheng led her to an empty office and said, "Please sort and categorize these unorganized files and materials."

There was a large pile of documents on the desk, and the sight made Gu Siyi's head spin.

Couldn't he ask someone else to do this? They hadn't even chosen class officers yet. Why was she singled out?

"We'll do it together," Zhang Sicheng said with a smile. "Don't worry, you can take your time with this over the next two weeks. You're excused from military training."

Gu Siyi looked at the class representative and asked seriously, "Can someone else do this?"

"…??" Zhang Sicheng was taken aback.

Didn't all students want to avoid military training? Standing under the scorching sun, windblown and sunburnt, was exhausting. Staying here was an easy task. He had specifically arranged this as a favor for her.

Of course, while doing her a favor, he also had the opportunity to be alone with her.

Gu Siyi continued, "I don't want to stay here and do this. Could you ask in the class group chat if anyone else is willing?"

Zhang Sicheng adjusted his approach and asked, "Why don't you want to?"

Gu Siyi answered frankly, "It's too much trouble. I'd rather do military training."

Zhang Sicheng: "…………"

"Alright, I'll ask someone else." Zhang Sicheng forced a smile.

He had intended it as a favor, and he didn't have the authority to force her to stay. If she wanted to leave, he could only let her go.

"Thank you, Class Representative." Gu Siyi nodded politely and turned to leave.

Zhang Sicheng stared blankly at her retreating figure…

Were all beautiful girls this assertive?

He stood there for a moment, then quickly caught up to her. "I'll walk you back."

Gu Siyi said, "No need. You still have so much to do here. I don't want to hold you up. I know the way back to the training ground."

Zhang Sicheng: "…" Defeated and heartbroken.

Gu Siyi returned to the training ground and rejoined the military training.

During a break, a few girls chatted together, and someone asked Gu Siyi, "What did the class representative want?"

"Busywork," Gu Siyi shrugged.

"Then why are you back?"

"I refused."

"I'd rather do busywork. Military training is so tiring. Two weeks of this will peel a layer of skin off us."

"Then you should hurry and contact him."

When these girls volunteered themselves, the class representative didn't reply, playing dead.

Looking at the WeChat messages, Zhang Sicheng felt a second wave of heartbreak.

At noon, when military training ended, Xia Zhijun was waiting for Gu Siyi at the edge of the training ground.

Gu Siyi's roommates spotted him from afar. "Gu Siyi, your super handsome boyfriend is here again!"

"You two are so lovey-dovey. It's like you can't bear to be apart for a single day."

Their teasing made Gu Siyi blush slightly. She smiled and said, "I'll go over now. I won't be eating lunch with you guys."

"Go ahead, go ahead. You're attached, unlike us single dogs."

Gu Siyi reached Xia Zhijun, and he handed her a mango pomelo sago drink with a straw already inserted.

Gu Siyi took a big gulp. It was so delicious she felt like she was floating. Her eyes shone as she looked at Xia Zhijun. "Where did you buy this? It's so good!"

"There's a pretty good shop off-campus." He knew she would like it. The shop was popular and didn't offer delivery, so he had taken a taxi specifically to buy it for her.

He had read a research paper while waiting in line. He used to find waiting in line incomprehensible, but now, for her, he was willing. As long as she liked it.

As Gu Siyi happily drank her beverage, Xia Zhijun took a pack of tissues from his bag, pulled one out, and handed it to her.

Gu Siyi took it and wiped the sweat that kept rolling down her forehead.

Once she had caught her breath, Xia Zhijun took her hand and led her towards the cafeteria.

Gu Siyi walked with him, one hand in his and the other holding her mango pomelo sago drink.

The freshmen passing by kept glancing at them, practically green with envy.

Where could they get a boyfriend like that…?

As they ate lunch together, two of Xia Zhijun's classmates joined them at their table.

They enthusiastically greeted Gu Siyi, and she responded with a smile.

After Xia Zhijun finished eating, he rested one hand on the back of Gu Siyi's chair and casually played with his phone with the other, waiting for her.

His two classmates were used to Xia Zhijun's taciturn nature and actively chatted with Gu Siyi.

Xia Zhijun's gaze swept over them indifferently, then landed on Gu Siyi's bright smile. He suddenly felt a little irritated.

His classmates seemed to sense his displeasure and steered the conversation towards him.

"By the way, with Xia Zhijun's boring personality, how did he manage to win you over?"

"Yeah, I'd like to learn how he managed to get such a beautiful girlfriend."

Gu Siyi laughed. "You can't learn this."

"Why not?" they both asked.

"He's so handsome; he doesn't need to pursue girls. Just look at that face. I had to chase him."

"…Critical hit."

"We'll leave you two alone."

Xia Zhijun looked at Gu Siyi. Didn't need to pursue her? He had pursued her with obvious and subtle hints for so long, and had endured for so long, before finally getting a taste of sweetness. If he hadn't pursued her, she would probably still be calling him "Brother Xia" and being treated like a little sister by everyone.

This girl was just slow to catch on. But he didn't mind. He cherished her so much that he was willing to pursue her and spoil her.

After lunch, Xia Zhijun walked Gu Siyi back to her dormitory for her afternoon nap.

Downstairs, he said, "How about I take you out for dinner tonight? There's a really good hot pot restaurant."

"Great!" Gu Siyi was always enthusiastic about food. "Should we invite my roommates too? Hot pot is more fun and lively with more people."

"Let's invite your roommates for dinner this weekend." He didn't want to share his time with anyone else for now.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Gu Siyi readily agreed.

Military training resumed in the afternoon. University military training was much stricter and more tiring than high school training.

However, Gu Siyi had always been in good physical condition and had no problem coping with it.

During a break in training, Gu Siyi saw Cai Xiaoran add all four of their dorm mates to a group chat. Besides the five of them, Zhang Sicheng was also in the group.

Cai Xiaoran: "My dears, I'm treating your dorm to dinner tonight!~"

Liu Chang: "Is our class monitor giving us a treat? [smile][smile]"

Wang Shu: "I was wondering what to eat tonight. This solves everything. [twirl]"

Zhang Weilan: "Roger that, thank you! [victory]"

Cai Xiaoran: "@Gu Siyi"

Gu Siyi: "[pout] What if I already have plans for tonight?"

Cai Xiaoran: "We'll be having dorm-based dinners with our classmates to promote team building. Siyi, why don't you put aside your personal activities and actively participate in group activities?"

The roommates sitting next to Gu Siyi asked, "What are your plans?"

Gu Siyi: "My boyfriend said he'd take me out to dinner."

"Your boyfriend can wait until next time. You two have plenty of time to eat together. It's not good to refuse the class representative's invitation, is it?"

"Yeah, it wouldn't look good if you didn't go. And you don't have anything important to do, just dinner with your boyfriend."

"Should we help you talk to your boyfriend? He'll definitely understand."

Her roommates chimed in one after another, and Gu Siyi felt torn. She sent a message to Xia Zhijun.

She took a screenshot of the conversation in the small group chat and sent it to Xia Zhijun, saying, "There's a dinner gathering tonight. What should I do?"

Xia Zhijun replied: "Go. It's good to socialize. I'll take you out tomorrow."

Gu Siyi sent: "[pitiful][pitiful] Thank you, darling!"

After Gu Siyi replied in the group chat, Cai Xiaoran privately messaged Zhang Sicheng: "Your goddess agreed! You big oaf, how are you going to thank me?"

Zhang Sicheng transferred eight thousand yuan to her and sent: "A new phone is out. Go get yourself one."

Cai Xiaoran: "[grin] I love how materialistic your thanks are. I wish you swift success."

Zhang Sicheng: "I might need your help again in the future, sis. Take care of me."

Zhang Sicheng was considered a handsome guy in their department, not only because of his looks, but also because he came from a wealthy family and was generous with his money.

After military training, the girls returned to their dormitory to shower and change clothes.

When they went downstairs to meet Cai Xiaoran, Zhang Sicheng was waiting by the roadside in a large SUV.

Cai Xiaoran ushered the girls into the car. Cai Xiaoran sat in the front passenger seat, while the four girls comfortably fit in the spacious back seat.

Zhang Sicheng took off his sunglasses and turned to greet them.

Liu Chang, who already found Zhang Sicheng handsome, felt a little breathless.

Zhang Sicheng turned back and continued driving, asking as he drove, "I heard Gu Siyi specifically canceled other plans to join us for dinner."

Liu Chang chimed in, "Yes, she originally had a date with her boyfriend."

Zhang Sicheng paused, then smiled. "She already has a boyfriend so soon after starting university?"

"They were high school classmates," Gu Siyi explained.

Zhang Sicheng asked again, "Is he also at our university?"

Zhang Weilan said, "Yes, he's also a sophomore, Xia Zhijun from the School of Aeronautical Engineering. He's super handsome!"

Zhang Sicheng's heart skipped a beat. Xia Zhijun…

That guy was indeed very handsome! He was recognized as the campus heartthrob!

…No wonder the little freshman wasn't swayed by his attentiveness.

It didn't matter. He would play the long game. With enough persistence, any wall could be scaled.

The car pulled into the underground parking lot of the shopping mall, and Zhang Sicheng let the girls get out first while he parked.

Liu Chang and Zhang Weilan watched the handsome senior skillfully reverse park. They were used to seeing awkward teenage boys in high school. Entering university and encountering such a suave and charming senior made their hearts flutter.

Too bad…his target was Gu Siyi, who was standing aside playing with her phone, not even glancing at him.

Zhang Sicheng parked the car and led them to a Cantonese restaurant.

The Cantonese restaurant was rather expensive, and he ordered a variety of high-end dishes.

Of course, he didn't flaunt the prices, acting like an older brother chatting with the freshmen about their studies.

Xia Zhijun sent a WeChat message: "What are you having for dinner?"

Gu Siyi casually took a picture and sent it to him: "Cantonese food."

He quickly replied: "Is there a guy sitting across from you?"

Gu Siyi: "Yes, Zhang Sicheng, our class representative."

Xia Zhijun: "Okay, send me your location. I'll pick you up after you finish."

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