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After Zhang Lingyi had spoken out, the 'Hotel Incident' turned overwhelmingly one-sided. Other than that unlucky 'F University's number one loser' who was publicly shamed, Yu Haining's personal character and moral conduct also became a focus of discussion.

For a person like Yu Haining, if people didn't usually pay deliberate attention to her, then she would just be known as someone who's extremely beautiful and plays musical instruments. There would also be a lot of news regarding her pursuers. However, as soon as there are people who are determined to dig out gossip, then all sorts of negative information would be discovered.

For example; her popularity with other females was not high, she was actually quite arrogant and did not place anyone in her eyes, she was suspected as being kept as a mistress, and so on.

However, in the final analysis, these were all just still rumours. Even if many girls did not find her pleasant to the eye, they could only use words to attack Yu Haining as they couldn't bring out any evidence.

On the next day, after Zhang Lingyi had spoken out, a male student whose feelings had been exploited by Yu Haining uploaded a post. The title was extremely shocking——

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According to this student, Yu Haining had been the mistress of numerous wealthy businessmen outside of the campus in the last couple of years, and had been impregnated on several occasions.

This had happened once again, but because she had already aborted too many times, the doctor said that it might no longer be possible for her to conceive a child in the future. However, Yu Haining's sugar daddies all had their own families and were unable to give her a legitimate status. Hence, she decided to use the male students who had chased her in F University. Yu Haining wanted to entice them into having sex with her by pretending to be drunk, then blame them for the existence of the baby.

As one of F University's xiao cao, Wang Guangning was her first target.

The male student who posted also attached a photo underneath. It was precisely a copy of the diagnosis that a certain hospital had conducted for Yu Haining.

As soon as this post came out, an uproar stormed the campus.

In just one night, the fresh and pure reputation of the Journalism faculty's goddess, Yu Haining, was destroyed.

Although many people thought that the male student who wrote the post was too harsh, they still couldn't stop themselves from flaming the gossip and joining the discussion one after the other.

Before long, Yu Haining was unable to stand the pressure and dropped out of the university.

In regard to the discussion of the forum, Wang Guangning, who was one of the main parties, did not pay it much attention. Although he didn't view Yu Haining's personal conduct very highly, he still didn't go as far as throwing tones on her when she was down. Now that she had received such an end, he would not feel regret or pity for her.

After all, everyone's paths are the ones they have chosen themselves.

Just like him at present.

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Holding a box of firecrackers in his arms, Wang Guangning stood foolishly on the edge of Moon Lake. Zhang Lingyi took out a stick of incense (that's right, it was exactly the kind of incense people would use when praying to a God) and came to stand excitedly next to him, "Shou shou, come and light the firecrackers. I'll cover your ears for you."

Wang Guangning wiped his face and said calmly, "But I'm not afraid of the sounds form firecrackers."

"Ah?" Zhang Lingyi raised his hand and replied, "I'm also not afraid. We're just doing it for fun and to display our feelings for each other, alright?"

"Then, I'll cover your ears for you!" Wang Guangning said.

"That won't work, I'm the gong." Zhang Lingyi once again lifted his head and puffed up his chest, then said in a righteous manner, "Shou shou, you can't threaten me by saying you won't continue being gay with me!"

In regard to the tricks that Wang Guangning usually used, who could be more familiar with them than him?!

The words that Wang Guangning was just about to say were strangled in his throat. After thinking about it carefully, Wang Guangning recalled that he had indeed threatened Zhang Lingyi with this on several occasions. As someone who had lost the coin toss and had never once experienced the benefit of being a gong, Wang Guangning thought that he was truly quite wronged. He said grudgingly, "Fine."

Zhang Lingyi cheered. Ah, it really wasn't easy for him. After being the gong for so long, this was the first time that he was able to exercise the power of one. Ah, this was indeed comparable to the historic moment when peasants fought for their freedom and successfully attained it.

Zhang Lingyi couldn't be more moved.

Thus, Wang Guangning took the incense from Zhang Lingyi's hand. Then he inserted the firecracker into the ground, lit up the fuse, and quickly retreated.

Zhang Lingyi immediately stepped forward and covered Wang Guangning's ears while saying, "Shou shou, don't be afraid. I'm here."

Wang Guangning rolled his eyes. However, he couldn't repress the endless palpitations caused by the warmth transferred over from Zhang Lingyi's hands. Just as if he had been given an electric shock, Wang Guangning's neck became stiff and he didn't dare to turn around and face the other. He was afraid that his face was currently flushed red.

Wang Guangning really wanted kneel down and yield.

It was at this time, when his thoughts had wandered, that the fuse finished burning and the firecrackers exploded with a loud bang.

"Fuck!" Zhang Lingyi—who had been covering Wang Guangning's ears—suddenly jumped back. He patted his chest and said, "That nearly terrified me to death."

Wang Guangning was not scared, and contrary to what was expected, Zhang Lingyi was frightened to the point that his entire body was shaking.

Wang Guangning: "......"

Zhang Lingyi realised the accidental slip of his tongue: "......"

Wang Guangning: "You......"

Zhang Lingyi: "He he, I forgot that I'm afraid of firecrackers."

Wang Guangning: "！！！！"

Scowling miserably, Zhang Lingyi explained, "I was so preoccupied with being gay with you that I forgot about how I had once been bombarded with firecrackers in my childhood."

The corner of Wang Guangning's lips twitched. He was already speechless and didn't know what else to say.

"Then do you want to keep going?" Wang Guangning glanced at the box full of firecrackers and asked calmly.

Zhang Lingyi still held lingering fears due to that trauma as he stared at the firecrackers and was unwilling to just settle everything like this. However......

"Shou shou, how about you cover my ears after the fuse is lit instead?" Zhang Lingyi's eyes shone.

Wang Guangning slanted him a look, "Then will you be the shou?" Let's see if you'll dare to be any more shameless.

Reality proved that for some people, their shamelessness held no limit.

Zhang Lingyi raised his head and pushed out his chest, "Alright, I'm be the shou again for today."

That's right, 'again'. Zhang Lingyi, who already had quite a lot of experience, displayed absolutely no pressure regarding this.

Wang Guangning didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Shoulders dropping, he resigned himself to lighting up the firecrackers. Just as he had retreated back a few steps, Zhang Lingyi moved in front and rested his head against Wang Guangning's body.

"Shou shou, cover my ears."

Wang Guangning had no other choice but to give the incense stick in his fist to Zhang Lingyi, then use both his hands to cover the other's ears.

There was another loud bang. Wang Guangning felt Zhang Lingyi's body shake slightly, but it wasn't exaggerated at all. Unable to help himself, Wang Guangning broke into laughter, "If you're so scared, then let's stop."

"No, it's fine." Zhang Lingyi was very persistent in regards to this matter about completing the daily tasks as a gay couple. "We'll finish off this box of firecrackers."

As a result, Wang Guangning restrained his temper and accompanied Zhang Lingyi (who wanted to continue setting off the firecrackers, yet was extremely scared of doing so) in finishing each and every one of the firecrackers in the box.

When they reached the last firecracker, Wang Guangning covered Zhang Lingyi's ears as per their agreement. However, after the bang sounded, he did not immediately release his hands.

"Zhang Lingyi, do you still remember the task we didn't finish that day on the bus?" Wang Guangning asked, his mouth hovering near the other's ear.

Zhang Lingyi's brain which helped him attain the first-class scholarship quickly reminded him of that day's mishap, and he promptly recalled their failure to complete the task for their great cause.

"En."

"Then let's finish that today," said Wang Guangning. His hands which had been resting over Zhang Lingyi's ears moved downwards, until they reached his waist.

"Sure. It's just as well that I'm the shou today." Zhang Lingyi was particularly open about the entire gong and shou matter. In a natural and unrestrained manner, he pulled Wang Guangning's arms around himself to form a loop. At the same time, Zhang Lingyi seized the opportunity to fall into Wang Guangning's embrace and deliberately said in a bashful tone, "You have to treat ren jia¹ well."

[1] 人家: a playful or affectionate/intimate way or referring to oneself.

Wang Guangning: "......"

Zhang Lingyi, you are natural winner in the world of being gay!

I'll kneel to you!

Wang Guangning finally retrieved himself from that sort of strange feeling after a long time. His head settled on Zhang Lingyi's shoulder, and he lightly placed his cheek against Zhang Lingyi's.

Their skin touched, and two both received a jolt.

This was not the first time that Wang Guangning had hugged Zhang Lingyi.

However, the restlessness and agitation he felt now was far more intense and fierce when compared to the instances before.

Their skin clearly emitted warmth, yet what he perceived was that shuddering ice-cold feeling similar to that night when they had watched the stars together and the beer had been pressed against his skin.

Wang Guangning had never dated anyone before. However, he knew that even Yu Haining had not given him this kind of feeling when he pursued her.

It was just like that sentence he had seen before when reading an English text——

Even though an entire glass of ice water was downed, it transomed into two streams of hot tears.

At that time, Wang Guangning hadn't understood it. He had felt that the sentence was too pretentious. Yet, he didn't know why he suddenly thought of this now.

Zhang Lingyi lightly sighed. "Ah, shou shou. If you were a girl, then I would definitely chase you!"

Wang Guangning was distracted and his body became rigid. His hands which were around Zhang Lingyi's arms seemed to lose consciousness and loosened.

That's right. In this university, only you are the one who is able to be matched with me.

It is just that, our sex is the same.

Zhang Lingyi did not discover Wang Guangning's odd reaction and said, "Shou shou, we still have exams for two more subjects until it's all over. Let's not meet up for these couple of days. When the exams are finished, we can go and travel."

Wang Guangning quietly recovered himself and remembered that travelling together was also one of the tasks according to the > list. Also, their exams just happened to conclude within the next few days, so Wang Guangning nodded.

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