The next day.
Lian Qiao was woken up by being shaken.
"Hmm…" He didn't sleep well last night and felt as if he had had a long, long dream. In the dream, countless figures flickered, all opening their mouths like chicks waiting to be fed, all as if they wanted to tell him something.
"Lian Qiao, wake up, get up and get dressed. We're going to the next scene." A gentle kiss fell on his forehead and it was RenDong's voice.
Lian Qiao opened his eyes in a daze and found that it was not yet dawn. The sky outside the window was a calm blue. He blinked his eyes slowly and it took him a while to realize: Oh, today is the day RenDong goes to college. They will be teleported into the university campus by dawn.
He rubbed his eyes and sat up, the back of his head still aching and dull feeling.
Lian Qiao subconsciously felt for the painkillers on his body but stopped when his fingers touched the medicine bottle.
RenDong asked: "What's wrong?"
Lian Qiao took the medicine bottle out of his pocket and put it in his hand: "You take this bottle of painkillers with you. If you get sick again, take some."
RenDong tilted his head to look at him and smiled: "Is it useful to take painkillers for heart disease?"
"Taking something is better than nothing." Lian Qiao sighed and reached out to stroke his hair, "I can't bear to watch you get hurt."
RenDong grabbed his hand, put it on her lips and kissed it, then stuffed the medicine bottle back into his hands.
"Just don't make me angry?" RenDong said with a smile.
Lian Qiao's fingers stiffened and immediately lowered his eyes sadly.
"En." Lian Qiao said in a low voice, "I will listen to you in everything from now on, and I won't make you angry anymore."
RenDong smiled slightly, leaned over and kissed his lips like a reward.
The two packed up and went downstairs. The Monk and Little Apple were already waiting for them on the first floor. The front desk staff of the hotel yawned and processed the bill payment, complaining non-stop about their behavior of waking her up so early.
"It's still not bright yet." The receptionist was so sleepy that she couldn't open her eyes. She complained while counting the money, "Can't you wait til later…"
RenDong smiled and said: "If you are late, you can only pay the debt."
The receptionist glanced at him in confusion b RenDong didn't say any more, but just urged her to settle the account quickly.
Hurry up and hurry up, and finally settle the bill before the scene changes. When the New Year subtitles rose in mid-air, everyone felt a blur in front of them. When they opened their eyes again, they were already in the open university campus.
It was just before the first class in the morning and the students walked past the four of them in twos and threes with their books in their arms. The four of them were still carrying luggage and no matter how anyone looked at them, they were out of place with the students around them.
The Monk especially, with his shiny bald head shining in the sun, constantly attracted the attention of passers-by around him.
The four consciously pulled over to get out of the way so as not to hinder the students from going to class. Little Apple suddenly said: "Oh, I don't have much money on me. I thought I could save the last day's accommodation expenses."
What she said reminded Lian Qiao. RenDong called him up so early in the morning, was the reason to settle the accommodation fee before changing the scene?
This move appears to be unnecessary. After all, they don't have much money left so they should save as much as they can. But not wanting to owe other people money…it fits RenDong's character.
Lian Qiao thought about it and couldn't help raising the corners of his mouth slightly.
This is his RenDong. Even if the other party is an NPC, he is unwilling to renege on his debt and strictly abides by the bottom line of morality in his heart in every detail.
So, when he had to secretly kill his teammates, he would secretly cry all night. He also suffered a lot when faced with the choice of sacrificing the children or taking the risk of fighting.
There is something incomparably noble in RenDong's heart; like a holy dove that cannot be defiled. That's what's most charming about him.
Lian Qiao observed the surrounding environment and found that the school was huge. There are seven or eight teaching buildings alone, as well as libraries, cafeterias, university student activity centers, supermarkets and even a back mountain, which appears dangerous at first glance.
However, to his surprise, this university was not RenDong's alma mater.
RenDong's grades are more than enough to go to any school and he did only fill in one choice in his college entrance examination but it turned out not to be his alma mater, but another college of the same type but with a much lower score.
Lian Qiao couldn't understand it. RenDong explained that his alma mater had too much academic pressure and competition, so it was better to choose an ordinary university where he would be able to be a "giant among dwarves" and life would be easier.
The logic appears right. But if it was his alma mater, wouldn't RenDong be more familiar with the environment?
Things have come to this point and there is no room for change, so let's take it one step at a time.
After some discussion, everyone decided to divide into two groups and take advantage of the lack of ghosts during the day to explore the campus as soon as possible. So the RenDong and Lian Qiao team first went to the dormitory to store the luggage and tidy up the room. Then they went to the student management office to register, followed by the gymnasium to get books and bedding.
It was already noon when all this was done. Just when the students were out of class, people were coming and going on the road, so it was very lively.
RenDong and Lian Qiao were mixed among the students. RenDong now has the appearance of an eighteen or nineteen-year-old boy, and Lian Qiao was born with a baby face. The two walked side by side, really appearing like a pair of college students.
"I'll go to class with you in the afternoon." As the two followed the crowd towards the cafeteria, Lian Qiao turned to RenDong and said, "We'll meet Little Apple and co at night."
"En." RenDong absent-mindedly replied, looking up from time to time.
Lian Qiao was a little surprised and was about to ask him what was wrong but RenDong suddenly raised his hand and stopped in front of him.
"?" Lian Qiao was taken aback and stopped subconsciously. Before he could react, a loud noise suddenly exploded in front of him.
Boom!
Lian Qiao was shocked and instinctively took two steps back. He saw a large piece of glass smashed in front of him, only one step away from where he was just now. Shards of glass splattered everywhere, but none of them hurt him.
The students around screamed and backed away in panic.
Lian Qiao came back to his senses and quickly asked RenDong: "Are you okay?!"
"It's okay." RenDong looked up and said calmly, "The people upstairs are too careless."
Lian Qiao looked at him carefully and confirmed that he was really not injured, so he breathed a sigh of relief.
The college students around were still making noise, accusing and insulting the people upstairs. Only then did Lian Qiao realize that there was a young man in a chef uniform by the window on the second floor of the cafeteria who was apologizing. The window pane in front of him was missing a piece. It must have been loose. The glass was pushed down by accident.
The more Lian Qiao thought about it, the more afraid he became. Who could have anticipated this! There was no warning at all, and a large piece of glass directly smashed down! If it wasn't for RenDong's quick response, their heads would have been smashed to pieces like watermelons!
However, why was there such a coincidence? The glass didn't fall off sooner or later, but just so happened to fall on him and RenDong when they passed by?
Could there be a problem with that chef?
"I'll go up and have a look." Lian Qiao narrowed his eyes and was about to go upstairs, but was held back by RenDong again.
"Don't go." RenDong said, "I'm so hungry, let's go eat first."
Lian Qiao hesitated for a moment: "I don't know if that person will still be there later."
"But," RenDong pointed at the dark crowd in the cafeteria, "If you don't buy food, the cafeteria will run out of food."
"...Fine."
What RenDong said was right, it was meal time and the college students had just finished their classes. They surrounded the dining window like hungry wolves. After all, the two of them are not real college students. They feel that they are elders, so they are somewhat ashamed to compete with these students. So they lined up politely and there were not many dishes when it was their turn.
Lian Qiao finished his meal quickly and then went up to the second floor to look for the cook, but there was no one there. RenDong persuaded him again that the man didn't do it on purpose, it was just an accident that the window was loose. Lian Qiao had no choice but to give up the idea of looking for that person.
After eating, there is still some time before the afternoon class. Lian Qiao was very concerned about the back mountain and planned to go to the back mountain to explore.
Unexpectedly, the entrance to the back mountain was blocked by an iron gate and there was a sign hanging on it, saying that for the safety of teachers and students, it was forbidden to climb the mountain without permission.
RenDong said: "Forget it, let's explore other places first."
Lian Qiao didn't give up and tried to push the iron door. His eyes lit up immediately, and he said pleasantly: "This door is not strong! It will probably fall down as soon as you push it."
RenDong frowned: "Don't make too much commotion…"
Before the words fell, there was only a bang and the iron gate fell down in response!
"Uh…" Lian Qiao shrank his hands and stuck out his tongue, "I didn't use any force…"
RenDong: "…"
He looked at the door and at Lian Qiao who had the words: "We're already here, can we please go up the mountain to search?" written across his face. He could only sigh helplessly: "Forget it, let's go in."
Entering through the iron gate, you will soon go up the stone steps to the mountain. The stone steps were tattered and in disrepair for a long time and looked unreliable. No wonder the school blocked the entrance to the back mountain.
Lian Qiao was as excited as an elementary school student on a spring outing. He scanned the surrounding flowers, plants, trees and rocks without blinking, and couldn't help feeling annoyed: "Oh, it would be great if my mobile phone still had power, so that I can identify what plants are on the ground. Maybe there are some medicinal herbs that increases HP and cures diseases…"
RenDong smiled and shook his head. After being in this instance for so long, everyone's mobile phones have already run out of battery, and even the backup power in the power bank has already run out. As for chargers, it's unknown if there was an adaptation problem. As soon as it is plugged into the socket, sparks start to appear and it feels like it will explode in the next second. They didn't dare to mess around with it.
Although Lian Qiao's attention was attracted by wild plants, he still walked very carefully. He recognized several Chinese medicines, picked them as he walked, and quickly filled a backpack.
The desire to search was satisfied for a long time. Lian Qiao was in such a good mood that he couldn't help humming a little song.
RenDong at his side suddenly grabbed his arm.
"…Huh?" Lian Qiao turned his head but, before he could speak, he suddenly felt that the space underneath his feet was empty.
The stone step he stepped on a second ago was abruptly broken from the middle! Half a stone rolled down the steps with a bang,and the harsh noise echoed in the forest, startling several birds.
Lian Qiao stood on the remaining half of the stone steps, his eyes widened with lingering fear.
"Be careful, don't just look at the flowers." RenDong smiled at him, "You're not hurt, are you?"
"No…" Lian Qiao shook his head but, as his eyes were glued to the broken stone steps, doubts arose in his heart.
He took a look before walking just now and found no signs of break on the stone steps. Looking carefully now, it was discovered that there were traces of corrosion in the deep part of the stone but the surfaces were intact.
If it wasn't for RenDong's quick response, he would have…
Huh?
Why does it feel like RenDong reacted so fast today, as if he knew that stones would break and the glass would fall.
With such doubts, Lian Qiao continued to walk up the mountain. He also successfully witnessed miracles such as "avoiding bird droppings falling on his head quietly", "stomping to death a poisonous snake hidden in the grass" and other miracles.
It's like holding a script and rehearsing countless times!
Why are you so proficient!
Lian Qiao's internal roar became louder and louder. When the two came to a remote and open place, Lian Qiao finally couldn't help but say: "RenDong, you…"
RenDong also turned around at this time and asked, "What kind of person do you think Little Apple is?"
Lian Qiao: "?"
He opened his eyes wide in surprise, not understanding why RenDong suddenly asked this.
The trees here cover the sky and the sun, the cool breeze was blowing and the birds singing in the mountains add to the sense of tranquility. RenDong looked at the open space under his. It was unknown what he was thinking but there was a somewhat bewildered look on her face.
Lian Qiao looked at the ground, there was nothing but fallen leaves, so what the hell was RenDong looking at?
Why bring up Little Apple at this time?
Is he… Is he going to confess something to me?
Confess what?!
Lian Qiao immediately filled his brain with a hundred thousand words of bloody romance and said through gritted teeth: "Why do you prefer Little Apple so much? Is the Monk not worthy of a mention?"
RenDong: "?" "Why did you mention the Monk at this time?" was written all over his face.
After a while, RenDong laughed and shook his head: "I don't have any preference. Both of them are good people."
Lian Qiao chirped bitterly: "You never asked me what I think of the Monk! But what about Little Apple! You have said that she is a good person 10,000 times! Do you know what your behavior looks like? You seem to be plotting to find a stepmother for me!"
RenDong: "…" Aren't you the one having fun playing Dad? So why is it me looking for a stepmother?
He finally realized that Lian Qiao was jealous again, so he rubbed Lian Qiao's head with a smile and said coaxingly, "Okay, okay, then tell me, what do you think of the Monk?"
As soon as the monk was mentioned, Lian Qiao became serious. After pondering for a moment, he said, "The monk is unfathomable."
"Huh? Why?"
The reason was naturally the conversation with the Monk last night but Lian Qiao refused to say it and only said, "It is definitely not easy for a person to survive the orphanage period in the snow alone."
RenDong smiled and said, "You really are still hostile towards him."
Lian Qiao: "I am more hostile towards Little Apple!" The more he thought about it, the more angry he became. He gritted his back molars and said grimly, "For example, this place is very suitable for killing people and dumping corpses…"
RenDong's expression changed and the hand touching him suddenly froze.
"What nonsense are you talking about!" RenDong snapped.
Lian Qiao was taken aback by his sudden anger and quickly explained: "No, I'm just joking. How dare I kill people and dump corpses. I'm sorry, I won't be so outspoken in the future."
RenDong had already turned around, his chest heaving violently as if he were suppressing some strong emotion.
"RenDong?" Lian Qiao couldn't help but feel aggrieved as he looked at the back that almost rejected him thousands of miles away. He flattened his mouth and said, "I'm really just joking, how could I kill someone out of jealousy, I'm not so immature…"
"…" RenDong didn't speak but just took a deep breath.
Lian Qiao went around to him, wanting to admit his mistake. Unexpectedly, RenDong didn't even look at him and quickly turned his back again, walking towards the way he came. Then drop a word lightly.
"I'm going to class. Go ahead and explore on your own."
Lian Qiao: "…"
After two steps, he suddenly realized that the person in front was walking extremely fast and didn't seem to be waiting for him at all. The sense of loss of being abandoned suddenly enveloped him, and Lian Qiao was extremely depressed, his whole figure was like a deflated inflatable doll and even his eyebrows drooped.
Why are you so angry…it's obviously just a joke…
Is it because… the object of my joke is Little Apple…
Why is it like this…
Lian Qiao let out a long sigh. The stagnation of qi in his chest was not relieved in the slightest by this sigh.
He wanted to learn to smoke again.
***
The author has something to say: I did a survey on a whim.
If you are Lian Qiao, would you use the key?
1. No matter the cost, use it.
(It is necessary to search the body and residence of RenDong. Once found, it will lead to favorability *0-10000, and the mental state of RenDong will be greatly collapsed. After using the key, you will bear??? Side effects. The advantage is that the progress of solving the puzzle will directly increase to 99%)
2. I have already promised RenDong that I will not use it. In order to avoid being stimulated by RenDong, I still think of other ways, such as looking for special props such as dolls.
(Affects the progress of solving puzzles but can reduce the collapse of RenDong and cure RenDong to a certain extent. RenDong has a chance to open its heart and try new customs clearance methods)
Values such as ps, favorability, collapse, etc. will be brought out of the copy. The favorability is too low, so we broke up immediately. If the collapse rate is too high, you will be sent to a mental hospital (hang up) at the beginning… you will become a sick girl.
Your vote will not affect the follow-up plot, feel free to choose~