Disaster scene
Although Chen Xiao didn't drink much, he was completely immersed in this memorable birthday banquet.
The senior students vividly recounted and exaggeratedly imitated the interesting people and events at school, while others chimed in or teased each other.
Whenever someone's embarrassing story was brought up, everyone else would immediately cheer and add fuel to the fire.
It was a simple gathering in the dorm, with a dozen dishes from the cafeteria, someone buying a case of beer, and another buying a few packs of cigarettes—a makeshift party pieced together by everyone.
What it left behind, however, was a joy that could not be bought with any amount of money later on.
Eating, making noise, laughing.
More than two hours later, most people were so drunk they were swaying even while sitting.
The second brother shakily took out the cake and placed it in the center, and after making a wish, began to cut it.
Seeing a group of people eager to make a mess, Shen Jiancheng warned in advance, “No one is allowed to smear cake today, okay? Don't waste it.”
“Mm-hmm, right, no one can smear it.”
“It's so delicious, why would we smear it?”
......
This proposal was approved by everyone.
A few minutes later, everyone held a plate of cake, eating it in small bites, exchanging glances with each other, and behaving relatively well.
Da Xin held his cake, “Damn, this cream, there's too much.”
With that, he dipped a finger in it and smeared it on Shen Jiancheng's face.
The atmosphere instantly quieted down.
Da Rui quickly scooped some cream and smeared it on the second brother’s face, “Right, this cake you bought has way too much cream!”
“Holy crap! You dare to smear me?”
The second brother instantly retaliated.
The battle thus began.
The dorm exploded at once.
Cream cake flew everywhere, Shen Jiancheng, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, smeared an entire plate of cake all over Da Xin’s face, continuously smearing it wildly.
Da Xin, being drunk, reacted slowly, only realizing what happened after the smearing was done.
He stumbled to his feet, trying to chase, but unexpectedly tripped over the hot pot, landing on it with his butt.
Fortunately, the fire had been out for a long time, otherwise he would have been scalded.
Soup and water spilled all over the floor.
Some fled out the door, while others straddled someone, grabbing what was either cake or vegetable soup from the floor and smearing it on the other person's face.
Seeing things go south, Chen Xiao was the first to run back to his dorm, scurrying onto his bunk in a few steps, pulling the covers over himself, and playing dead.
Xiao Ji came in right after and quickly locked the door.
Outside, banging and kicking on the door began.
“Xiao Ji, you f*cker, you smeared me and now you want to run? Get out here!”
Xiao Ji laughed and cursed, “Damn, are you sick? If you break the door, you'll pay for it.”
They kicked for a while outside, and seeing they really couldn't kick it open, they went to look for other targets.
Chen Xiao let out a long sigh, listening to the popping of beer bottles, and the sounds of cursing and commotion outside, lying on his bed, giggling foolishly.
This was the last period of time when he could act on impulse and be carefree and happy.
That night, he fell asleep with a smile.
......
The next day, after Chen Xiao got up and opened the dorm door, a pungent, nauseating smell assaulted him.
The opposite dorm door was wide open, the floor covered in a wet, muddy layer, with leftover food, overturned trash cans and ashtrays, and some vomit, whose it was, he didn't know.
The second brother stood with his hands on his hips on a beer crate, with no place to step, cursing at the scene before him.
“Ugh~~”
Chen Xiao suppressed his nausea and handed the second brother a cigarette.
Although he didn't know what happened later, the scene was exactly the same as in his previous life.
The entire corridor was filled with a nauseating smell.
“Second brother, I have something to do, so I'm leaving, okay?”
“Alright, you go ahead, I'll catch these bastards later and make them clean up.”
......
Walking out of the dorm building, he took several deep breaths of fresh air, dispelling the urge to vomit.
Running freely on the track, facing the morning sun, Chen Xiao finally cleared those images from his mind.
Xia Yudie was still waiting on the steps; recently, her energy and spirit had improved a lot.
It seemed she had listened to Chen Xiao's words and stopped staying up late.
However, although she no longer stayed up late, she had shifted her main gaming time to weekends, which gave Chen Xiao a persistent headache.
“Yu Die, do you want me to buy you an apartment near the school?”
Xia Yudie was stunned, “No, you should save your money for more important things. I'm perfectly fine in the dorm, and it's convenient.”
Chen Xiao: “......”
“Convenient for playing games with your classmates?”
“Hehe, anyway, don't worry about me, just take care of yourself. Look, so many bloodshot eyes, are you tired?” Xia Yudie looked at him with a pained expression.
Chen Xiao stroked her hair and said softly, “No, it was a senior's birthday last night, and we made a fuss in the dorm until quite late.”
“Oh, I see… Then go back and get some good rest later.”
“Mm.” Chen Xiao nodded in agreement, then leaned close to Xia Yudie's ear and whispered, “Yes, I need a good rest. We're going out tonight.”
A blush started from Xia Yudie's earlobes and spread across her entire face.
“You're annoying, don't talk nonsense.”
“Hahaha……” Chen Xiao laughed heartily.
......
After returning to the dorm and washing up, Li Wenli was already waiting downstairs with clothes.
“Hmm? Why do you seem a bit unhappy today?” Chen Xiao asked.
“Hmph, it's all that brat Xia Yudie! She actually bought a set of clothes and made me bring them for you to wear!”
Chen Xiao: “......”
He was somewhat amused and annoyed; what was the rivalry between these two girls?
“You two...”
“Sigh.” Li Wenli sighed softly, “If it weren't for the way she looks at you, with her eyes full of you, I would definitely have a good fight with her.”
Chen Xiao was speechless. Just then, the car arrived, and to his surprise, Old Liu was driving a phaeton.
It seemed Zhang Meng had sent it back last night.
A phaeton, costing nearly 3 million upon landing, was priced similarly to a Mercedes-Benz S600L.
However, the level of attention it attracted was vastly different.
Students passing by paid little attention, only giving it a casual glance when crossing the road.
This was exactly the effect Chen Xiao wanted; he had already told Old Liu in advance not to open the car door for him at school.
He grabbed the clothes, said a word to Li Wenli, and then hurried over, opened the car door, and slipped into the back seat, after which the car started and left the school.
Li Wenli looked at this low-key luxury car that had been in the center of the supercar exhibition two days ago and smiled.
“Who would know this is worth 3 million…”
......
“Good morning, boss.”
“Mm, good, I'll change my clothes first.” Chen Xiao took off his old clothes and put on the brand new casual wear. He looked left and right, and it suited him quite well.
Looking at the phaeton's interior, its luxuriousness was not much inferior to that of the S600.
All the necessary features were present: heated seats, ventilation, massage, posture adjustment, a car refrigerator, television, and other configurations, all readily available.
Moreover, the hardness of the chassis could also be adjusted, and the engine was a 12-cylinder one.
“How does this car drive?”
Old Liu nodded repeatedly, “It's good, not inferior to the S600.”
“Mm, from now on, when you pick me up at school, drive this one.”
“Understood, boss.”
......
Arriving at the new office building, it no longer looked like it had just been relocated; there was no clutter anywhere.
The ground floor lobby, with an 8-meter high ceiling, was spacious and bright.
The floor tiles were polished so brightly that they reflected people like a mirror.
The newly hired beautiful front desk ladies quickly stood up when they saw Chen Xiao, greeting him with smiles.
“Good morning, boss.”
“Mm, good morning to you all.”
Chen Xiao also responded with a smile, then led the way to the exclusive elevator nearby.
This elevator only stopped on the 1st and 8th floors and was for Chen Xiao's sole use.
No matter when or where he was, the elevator would stay there to save him time waiting for it.