Chapter 210: Being a Guest

Chapter 210: Visiting

Ye Xiaoxiao only heard about what happened between Fang Kaixuan and Wang Jiao when she went to class.

The Traditional Chinese Medicine and Clinical Medicine classes shared some courses, so Ye Xiaoxiao still got to see her roommates.

"Did they really split up?"

He Jing: "That's what Wang Jiao said, and she moved back into the dorm two days ago."

Xia Li: "Who could handle Wang Jiao's personality? Fang Kaixuan stuck it out for so long; I already admire him for that."

He Jing nudged Xia Li with her arm. "Shh, quiet down."

Wang Jiao walked in from outside and returned to her seat.

"I'm so mad; everyone's saying Fang Kaixuan dumped me, but it was clearly me who initiated the breakup."

He Jing chimed in while flipping through her book. "Yeah, yeah, it's always you who starts it."

The ideological education lecture had multiple classes attending together, including Fang Kaixuan's class.

Wang Jiao sat in her seat, purposely avoiding Fang Kaixuan's gaze.

But, surprisingly, Fang Kaixuan didn't glance at Wang Jiao once the whole class.

Xia Li whispered to Ye Xiaoxiao, "I have a feeling this time they're really done."

The lecture ran for an hour and a half, with a five-minute break in the middle.

Wang Jiao kept waiting for Fang Kaixuan to apologize, but she waited until the end of the class and he never came.

Fang Kaixuan left the classroom with his books, and Wang Jiao slammed the table in frustration.

Tang Xiuxiu: "Why are you taking it out on the table, huh?"

Wang Jiao pouted. "I'm not mad; I just feel..."

Tang Xiuxiu chuckled. "Feeling off? If you regret it, hurry up and apologize to Fang Kaixuan to patch things up. If you wait any longer, he might already have a new girlfriend."

"Apologize? Not a chance!"

Wang Jiao raised her voice. "It's not my fault; I won't apologize. If he wants to find someone else, fine. I can find someone new too."

Ye Xiaoxiao couldn't help shaking her head at Wang Jiao's words.

Was Wang Jiao too caught up in her own drama? But with so many people reminding her, she should have changed by now.

Most of the class had already left.

Ye Xiaoxiao also packed her things and prepared to leave.

"This Friday, I have morning classes and the afternoon off. Do you want to come to my place for a visit?"

Xia Li looked up. "Perfect, we don't have classes in the afternoon either."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Then let's head over together at noon."

Xia Li nodded, "Sounds good."

Tang Xiuxiu: "Do you have a hot pot at home? We'll buy the ingredients and have hot pot together."

Now that it's cooler, hot pot is perfect, and more importantly, it's not too troublesome.

Ye Xiaoxiao also agreed, "I don't have one at home, but I can buy one!"

She can't cook, so when friends come over, there's really nothing to serve; hot pot is the most suitable.

"Then we'll handle buying the ingredients."

He Jing also said.

"Alright, it's settled." Ye Xiaoxiao took her schoolbag and left the classroom.

The others were ready to leave, except for Wang Jiao.

"Aren't you leaving? The next class's students are coming." He Jing reminded before leaving.

Only then did Wang Jiao start packing up slowly, looking distracted.

...

On the agreed-upon Friday.

Ye Xiaoxiao waited at the entrance of the teaching building for her roommates.

Everyone arrived on time, even Li Meiru, who is usually busy with part-time jobs, came along.

"Here are the vegetables and meat we bought this morning; it should be enough."

They got up early to get fresh vegetables and a few pieces of lamb.

Ye Xiaoxiao: "That's plenty; we don't eat that much."

Wang Jiao yawned: "I don't know why we had to get up so early. The vegetables aren't fresh anymore."

Tang Xiuxiu: "You can tell you never shop for groceries. If we went now, we wouldn't get anything."

Wang Jiao: "Then let's just go out to eat."

"Let's go, we'll be at my place soon."

Ye Xiaoxiao cut in, worried they might start arguing again, and who knows if they might flip the table while eating.

Ye Xiaoxiao's house has the best location, floor, and orientation.

After entering, everyone looked at the layout and furniture, all showing envy.

"Xiao Xiao, this house doesn't look lived-in; did you rent it or buy it?"

Tang Xiuxiu was indeed sharp, immediately spotting the key point.

Ye Xiaoxiao: "It's a friend's place; no one has lived here before."

Tang Xiuxiu: "I thought so; it's too new here."

Xia Li: "Then you must have bought all these things; how much did that cost?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Not exactly."

She brought out the electric pot she bought, set it on the dining table, and then moved the vegetables and meat to the kitchen.

Ye Xiaoxiao was okay at washing vegetables, but when it came to cutting the meat, she held the cleaver for a long time, unsure where to start.

He Jing took the cleaver, "Let me handle it; you don't seem like the type who's used to this kind of work."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "I can handle a few things; I can peel garlic."

He Jing deftly sliced the meat into thin pieces, "Then go ahead and peel the garlic."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Is garlic necessary for hot pot?"

He Jing: "We bought it just in case someone wants some."

The others pitched in to wash the veggies and mix the dipping sauce.

Ye Xiaoxiao's home had sesame sauce, bought by Lu Hanchuan. It was just a small bowl of sesame sauce, and everyone had a monthly ration, which required a ticket to purchase.

"Your place is pretty well-stocked."

Tang Xiuxiu took down the jar of sesame sauce and stirred it evenly.

"I didn't buy everything here."

Xia Li: "Your boyfriend got them, didn't he?"

Wang Jiao looked over, "Your boyfriend is really thoughtful. If Fang Kaixuan were even half as considerate, I wouldn't have broken up with him."

Tang Xiuxiu: "Why are you bringing him up again?"

Wang Jiao was momentarily dazed, "Have I brought him up a lot? Maybe I'm just not used to it, but I definitely won't get back together."

Tang Xiuxiu: "Telling us won't change anything; just make your own decision."

Wang Jiao stormed off to the sofa.

The hot pot was ready in no time, and soon everyone was seated and digging in.

Ye Xiaoxiao found some soda at home but couldn't find any booze.

It seemed like Lu Hanchuan never bought any alcohol.

He didn't drink himself, and he didn't let Ye Xiaoxiao drink either.

"Let's toast," Tang Xiuxiu suggested.

So everyone raised their glasses, the soda fizzing in the cups, the hot pot bubbling, and laughter all around.

After finishing the hot pot, everyone pitched in to clean up and then lounged on the sofa.

"This place is so cozy."

Xia Li ate the most and now didn't feel like moving.

Everyone stayed at Ye Xiaoxiao's home until after 4 pm before leaving, mainly because they wanted to go back to the dorm to sleep.

Even though there were only two rooms at home, they could squeeze in to sleep, but it wasn't as comfy as the dorm.

So the others decided to head back to the dormitory.

"You guys should come over next time," Ye Xiaoxiao said as she saw them off downstairs.

Xia Li: "Definitely, your place is a blast."

Tang Xiuxiu: "Let's head back, we know the way."

Ye Xiaoxiao nodded and was about to head back when she noticed a few people approaching from a distance.

She froze in her tracks...