(Sweethearts, I added another thousand words to the end of the previous chapter to make up for what I didn't finish writing yesterday.)
Since he might not need to handle what came next.
Bai Chen stayed at school and dutifully attended his classes.
Every day, he followed the same three-stop routine.
With Li Xingzhu pestering Gu Yun all day, every day, the time Gu Yun spent with Bai Chen naturally dropped by more than half.
Bai Chen left the two of them alone. Although he also thought Li Xingzhu clung to Gu Yun a little too much, and Gu Yun was always calling him a dumbass, Bai Chen could tell that Gu Yun wasn't truly annoyed with him.
It seemed even Gu Yun himself hadn't realized that his feelings toward Li Xingzhu were different.
Bai Chen was particularly perceptive and had already picked up on it. Only Gu Yun still foolishly believed it was dislike.
But Bai Chen and the others really did get their fill of third-wheeling in the dorm. Li Xingzhu came over every evening.
Li Xingzhu himself was also very good at navigating social situations.
He never came empty-handed, either, bringing barbecue or a pile of snacks every time.
One bag for Bai Chen, one for Lin Sen.
Two bags for Gu Yun, before he settled into Gu Yun's spare chair with a beaming smile.
He looked just like a puppy trying to please his owner.
Holy shit! This really is food for us third wheels. And damn, it's delicious, Lin Sen thought. Eating the barbecue from his bag as he sat on his bed, he remarked, "Their lovey-dovey act comes with actual food. Damn tasty food, too. Don't you agree, Bai?"
Bai Chen was also eating his barbecue and nodded emphatically. "Yeah, it's delicious."
Lin Sen