"This morning's task was cleaning the dorm rooms. Everyone performed well and completed the task on time. I commend you for that!"
Clap clap clap, applause rang out.
Lunch had just ended. Liu Zihe gathered the group in the Merit Division courtyard and addressed them.
"However, a few individuals failed to follow instructions. I won't name names here, but watch yourselves next time."
"This afternoon, everyone is to go back and fetch your bedding. The academy will not provide it."
"Remember, you must return to the dorm rooms by the end of the You hour. If you are found not to have returned on time, then don't ever come back. Understood?"
"Understood!" everyone answered loudly.
Liu Zihe waved his hand. "Dismissed. Go on." With that, he turned and left.
The group dispersed, and people left in twos and threes.
Liu Yuanzhou asked Xing Youqing, "Brother Xing, where are you staying?"
Xing Youqing said, "I've been staying in Ma Family Village in the East Suburb these past few days."
"Why aren't you staying at an inn in the city? Ma Family Village is quite far away," Luo An interjected.
After working together all morning, the three had temporarily formed a little clique. They ate and lined up together, and the three beds assigned to them in the dorm room were right next to one another.
"Hehe, lodging there is cheap. You know I ran away from home, and I didn't bring much money with me. Saving a little wherever I can is better than nothing." Xing Youqing looked somewhat embarrassed.
"Uh..." Luo An felt he had asked a foolish question, perhaps hurting his friend's feelings, and for a moment, he did not know what to say.
"Let's hurry. The sooner we get our things and come back, the less likely we