Jiangcheng University, men's dormitory.
The air was thick with anxious hormones, mixed with instant coffee, Red Bull, and the greasy scent of several days' unwashed hair.
The dormitory area, which was supposed to have lights out at eleven every night, was now brightly lit.
Room 510, where Su Bai lived, was naturally no exception.
Although Su Bai was usually the elusive sort, either "discussing academics" in the office at Entrepreneurship Park or enjoying tenderness in his private apartment, he had simply moved back into the dorm these past few days.
Not for any other reason. The exam schedule this semester was just too packed.
Freshmen already had plenty of classes—advanced mathematics, linear algebra, university physics, C programming... all crammed into this single week. The pace was like rushing from one event to another. For students who had barely studied during the semester, this week was practically hell week.
Living in the dorm might have meant a worse environment, but the collective atmosphere of cramming at the last minute was rather interesting.
Besides, he could occasionally switch things up and enjoy the antics of his two god-tier roommates.
Out on the balcony, Xue Tao was holding a book and muttering something under his breath.
Ever since the "smashed eggs" incident, this former little prince of the nightclubs seemed to have genuinely seen through the vanity of life. Every day, apart from eating and sleeping, he studied. His efficiency was debatable, but his attitude was absolutely moving.
"Stop reciting, Brother Tao. If you keep going, you'll drive me neurotic."
Chu Mingzhe, sporting two enormous dark circles under his eyes, sprawled lifelessly over his desk. "Tomorrow is advanced mathematics and linear algebra! Those are two mountains! What the hell is the point of memorizing CET-4 vocabulary?"
"Sincerity moves the heavens."
Xue Tao turned