Chapter 129: Auspicious and As Desired

At this moment, Sun Yanni, who had been standing aside, stepped forward and said, "Feng Xiran, my bunk can be swapped with you."

Feng Xiran immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, classmate." Then she passed the chocolate in her hand over.

Sun Yanni held the chocolate, her whole heart excited; whether she slept on the upper or lower bunk didn't matter, but this chocolate was a fine thing only available at the foreign trade store—she had never even seen it before, let alone eaten it.

Director Chen spoke in a sarcastic tone: "Everyone should learn from this classmate; never learn from those who are selfish and self-interested."

Su Ruo rolled her eyes, treating it as if he were farting.

After the maid finished tidying up Feng Xiran's belongings, the few people gave her additional careful instructions before leaving.

Seeing the noblewoman about to leave, the Education Director immediately followed her, and before departing he gave Su Ruo's bunk a fierce glare.

The onlookers dispersed; regardless, Su Ruo had today made a name for herself—on the first day of school she dared to confront the Education Director, and soon the story would spread throughout the campus.

Of course, opinions on the matter varied, but without exception, no one dared to provoke Su Ruo anymore.

After all, when she got angry, she even dared to talk back to the Education Director.

Su Ruo didn't care about others' opinions; with no one bothering her, she enjoyed a relaxed, carefree state.

At this moment, no one noticed Li Shirou's venomous eyes in the crowd; she had witnessed everything just now, secretly resenting the Education Director for not expelling Su Ruo outright, which would have kept her affairs unknown at school.

Li Shirou silently vowed in her heart that one day she would surpass Su Ruo, crush her completely underfoot, and wipe away the humiliation she had suffered.

After everyone had left, Feng Xiran glanced at the few people in the dorm, took out a box of exquisitely wrapped candy, and handed it to the tall girl in the dorm.

Although something unpleasant had happened today, Feng Xiran still wanted to get on good terms with the dormmates; besides, she was always good at winning people over, so she had prepared gifts early.

Although the items weren't costly, they were enough to earn her some goodwill, but this time Feng Xiran miscalculated.

The girl merely glanced at her indifferently and said, "I don't eat candy," then returned to her own bunk.

Feng Xiran didn't know why, but she felt that the girl's glance just now seemed to see through her soul in an instant, giving her a feeling as if a thorn were stuck in her back.

After she looked again, the girl was already lying on the bunk reading, as if what had just happened had merely been her illusion.

Seeing Feng Xiran embarrassed and frozen, Sun Yanni immediately said, "Guan Yue is just like that; don't take it to heart."

Feng Xiran then sheepishly withdrew her hand and told Sun Yanni, "Since Guan Yue doesn't want it, I'll give this to you instead!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Yanni happily took the candy, failing to notice the fleeting disgust in Feng Xiran's eyes.

After taking Feng Xiran's things, Sun Yanni attended to her even more diligently, fetching water and meals, resembling a motherly figure.

In the afternoon, the dormitory occupants gradually arrived; it was a six-person dorm with three bunk beds, and besides Su Ruo, Feng Xiran, Sun Yanni, and Guan Yue, there was also a pair of twin sisters.

The two sisters had round faces, wore their hair in two braids, dressed identically, and looked especially pretty.

Because they arrived last, the two sisters introduced themselves first after putting down their belongings; both were from the south, the elder sister named Lin Jixiang, the younger Lin Ruyi.

"Auspicious and As Desired"—Su Ruo looked at the two sisters, never expecting their names to be so auspicious.

Although it was their first meeting, Su Ruo felt favorable toward the two sisters, especially since they smiled with curved eyes and had two small dimples, making even her, a girl, involuntarily like them.

One must admit, human relationships are truly strange—some people are liked at first glance, like these two sisters; others are disliked at first glance, like Feng Xiran.

"Hello, I'm Feng Xiran!"

Su Ruo had just flashed that thought when she heard Feng Xiran say:

"I'm Sun Yanni!"

"Guan Yue."

"Su Ruo."

After each introduced themselves in turn, they considered they had gotten to know each other.

At this moment Feng Xiran said, "Our gathering here is fate; I'm in poor health, so I hope everyone will look after me more in the future."

After speaking, Feng Xiran took out five exquisite small boxes, gave one to each person; when it came to Su Ruo's turn, she didn't hesitate, directly took one and shoved it into Su Ruo's hand.

"Su Ruo classmate, the previous incident was a misunderstanding; I hope you can forgive me."

Though Feng Xiran's words were sincere, Su Ruo coldly pushed the box back, saying, "Sorry, I never casually accept things from others."

At this moment Sun Yanni had already opened her box, saw the pendant inside, and exclaimed delightedly, "How beautiful! Thank you, Feng Xiran, you're really kind."

It completely drowned out Su Ruo's voice.

Su Ruo looked at the pendant in Sun Yanni's hand—a small, exquisite jade gourd, crystal clear, obviously valuable, with a copper coin and a red tassel hanging beside the gourd.

Upon seeing the gourd, Su Ruo instantly felt an intense discomfort; she wasn't sure if it was an illusion, but she seemed to see a faint black mist swirling around the gourd.

Before Su Ruo could examine it further, a voice from 001 shouted in her mind: "Borrow Luck Money, host, you absolutely cannot accept this; otherwise the giver of the gourd will steal your luck."

In 001's voice lay a hint of relief; fortunately Su Ruo had just refused outright, otherwise even returning it would cause some trouble.

Su Ruo had never intended to take Feng Xiran's things; now her expression darkened further—she knew Feng Xiran was definitely problematic, though she temporarily didn't know what Feng Xiran actually wanted to do.

Seeing that she had already apologized, Feng Xiran felt a surge of anger when Su Ruo still refused to accept, but recalling that person's words, she suppressed her anger and urged with a smile:

"Su Ruo classmate, this isn't valuable; it's just a little token of my heart—if you don't take it, I'll feel bad."

Feng Xiran was plotting to steal her luck, yet Su Ruo still cared whether she felt bad.

She spoke coldly: "Feng Xiran, our relationship isn't good; frankly, I don't like you either, unrelated to your wanting to ally with the Education Director or seize my bunk—it's that I disliked you at first sight."

Human connections depend on affinity; we lack it, and forcibly binding ourselves together makes nobody comfortable.

So you needn't try to please me or mend our relationship—I'm petty, vengeful, and selfish.

Since you've offended me, we can never be friends again.

Let's just coexist politely in the dorm; I've made myself clear—if you understand, please don't provoke me again.