1073 Some Cook: How the Hell Did I Get a Second-Class Merit Award Just by Stepping Out for a Smoke?

"Hey, Chef! Get down here. I've got something for you."

Shyhua's lowered voice came through Xinghunzhiying's phone. Exhausted after spending most of the day working in the banquet kitchen, he sighed helplessly, sat up from his bed, and threw on some clothes before heading downstairs.

He'd only just seen off the two uncles who'd been specially invited from Sichuan and Chongqing to oversee the kitchen for the day. Xinghunzhiying really didn't feel like moving right now.

But just as he reached the door, he turned around and saw Chenlong, the guy sharing his room, sitting cross-legged on his bed. He wore a sleazy grin and stared at him with an odd look, his eyes full of "encouragement" as he gave him a thumbs-up.

"Hey! What the hell is that look supposed to mean?"

Xinghunzhiying couldn't help explaining:

"It's not what you think."

"Oh, sure, sure. It's not what I think. Nothing's going to happen tonight. A lucky bastard wasn't just asked downstairs by a rich young lady. You're just friends, I get it, I get it. Your big brother was young once too, you know."

Chenlong was grinning from ear to ear.

Hugging his gaming helmet, he reached into the bag by his feet and rummaged around until he found a pack of "gum." He tossed it over with a wink and said:

"Better safe than sorry. Go on, I'll play for a bit. If you don't come back tonight, remember to lock the door. I'll probably sleep until tomorrow morning."

"Ah, that's too much!"

Xinghunzhiying looked at the pack of gum in his hand and immediately threw it back at Chenlong. Then he shook his head, opened the door, and didn't forget to ask his roommate to keep an eye on his gaming gear.

After he left, Chenlong, who'd