Welcome home (Part 1)

late at night.

In a male dormitory at Fog University, the students were still chatting enthusiastically in a group chat after lights out.

[Really? SXC is really coming to watch the basketball game tomorrow? Wasn't he hospitalized recently?]

[Is this still part of the fan club? I'm kicking you out of the group.]

[?]

[Kick, you don't even care about these things? What are you doing in the group? SXC returned to school three days ago; his roommate had to pick him up from the hospital.]

Which one?

All three went.

[Those three are watching too closely. They're just roommates, do they really think they're SXC's boyfriend?]

[To be honest, I'm jealous. I also want to be with him.]

[By the way, what number does SXC like? I need to choose a basketball jersey tomorrow.]

[I like number 7, but you're out of luck; someone else picked you long ago.]

[I have a water bottle that sxc left at the court last time, anyone want it?]

[private.]

[private.]

Xue Ci was fast asleep, completely unaware that the group of boys in the group chat were frantically buying back all sorts of things he had used at high prices.

The next morning was Saturday, and he didn't sleep in; he got up early with his roommates.

Of his three roommates, only one was in the same major as him, and he was a top student. He usually wore glasses and was quiet and reserved, but he was very reliable. Whenever there was an exam, he would send him study materials and exam focus points.

Even during his month-long hospitalization, the other party had already taken notes, preparing to help him catch up on the lessons he had missed in the coming days.

My remaining two roommates are a sports student and a business student; all three are in the basketball club and are quite tall.

Xue Ci had lived with them for three years and they had a good relationship. The group usually took good care of him, sometimes helping him hang his clothes to dry, and often buying him lunch.

To outsiders, he was just a handsome young boy who was very popular and needed to be taken care of.

Actually, Xue Ci is quite an independent person.

His parents divorced when he was very young. After the divorce, he lived with his mother, but since the adults were busy making money and often went on business trips, he lived with his grandmother.

Grandma was already quite old at that time, and he was the one who took care of her most of the time after school.

It was during that time that Xue Ci learned to be independent.

This seemingly delicate kitten is actually quite adept at managing its life.

... Except for my cooking skills not being maxed out.

However, Xue Ci has not refused the care her roommates have been giving her recently.

They're probably spoiled and have developed a habit of dependence.

Xue Ci of bed. Her other roommates had already tidied up, but they pretended to be busy so as not to worry Xue Ci.

Xue Ci had just woken up, had a blank expression and was still moving slowly.

He stared at himself in the mirror while brushing his teeth.

He returned to the real world unscathed from the inferno of the last world, and he could even feel that his physical strength was much stronger than before.

But the 11-year-old puppy that had always been in his mind was gone.

The Fragment have also disappeared.

Xue Ci was very worried about them.

But he also believes that one day they will come to him on their own.

All he can do for now is take care of himself.

The gymnasium was a ten-minute walk from the dormitory. In mid-October, the weather was pleasantly warm. Xue Ci followed a few roommates into the gymnasium and was seated in one of the first few rows with a great view.

There were a lot of people watching the basketball game, mainly because there were many handsome guys participating in this year's friendly match.

The three main players turned this friendly match into a personal showcase.

Afterwards, upon seeing several men trying to flirt with Xue Ci, her roommates' faces immediately darkened.

In their view, even if they didn't understand their feelings for Xue Ci, Xue Ci wasn't someone an ordinary man could approach.

Xue Ci watched a great game and handed towels and bottled water to the three of them in turn, making them unable to suppress their smiles.

Today was a busy day. I watched a football game in the morning, and then I had to go to the library for tutoring with my studious roommate in the afternoon.

Xue Ci had a very fulfilling week.

But occasionally, he would show a disappointed expression.

What's wrong with sxc lately? Has he been bullied?

He looked so down today, I really wanted to go up and comfort him.

[He didn't look very energetic either; it seems he was taking a nap at his desk during break.]

Didn't you sleep last night?

[Didn't his roommates let him sleep?]

[?]

[?]

[Why did you all get the wrong idea? Maybe he just didn't get enough rest. Look how worried you guys are.]

[I'm guilty. Today, seeing him so lost in thought, I wondered if something had been put in his elementary school. I even deliberately walked past him; it smelled so good, so sweet. Could it be the smell of that thing? It smelled so... so good.]

[What the heck is this? Why did they deliberately walk away from sxc?]

[That's such a disgusting thought! How could my wife have had those kinds of things in elementary school?!]

[Kick him out of the group!]

[Kick!]

[Are you sure you want to kick this? I have a picture of my wife sleeping during class today (midriff exposed).]

[private.]

[private.]

I'll buy it!

The missed lessons were quickly made up, Xue Ci treated her top-performing roommate as a thank you.

This usually unassuming bespectacled man, contrary to his usual behavior, returned to his dorm early, just to show off his cup of milk tea to his two roommates.

It's practically as if they're wearing the words "My relationship with Xue Ci" on their faces.

The remaining two felt a pang of bitterness in their chests. One pretended not to care, while the other secretly sent messages to Xue Ci.

Why aren't they back yet?

I'll take you to the gold market this weekend.

[Please remember to reply when you see this.]

The courses in October were not intense, and most students were relaxed, usually spending their weekends playing games in their dormitories.

Xue Ci usually does this, but this time he plans to go home first.

The house is near the university, a ten-minute drive away. It was bought jointly by Xue Ci's parents. They felt indebted because they couldn't be with Xue Ci for long periods of time, so they provided her with generous material support.

Xue Ci's house is very big, and she usually takes some time each month to come and clean it.

He stayed in the hospital for a month this time, and after being discharged, he didn't have time to clean it, so there was a layer of dust that was visible to the naked eye.

It was just a thin layer of dust, Xue Ci usually cleaned himself, but this time, he clearly felt that he had become more delicate.

I don't want to work...

After dawdling through cleaning the bedroom, Xue Ci was already covered in a thin layer of sweat, her thin clothes clinging to her back.

He hated the feeling and immediately put down the broom to take a shower.

After taking a bath, her bones felt soft from the hot water, and Xue Ci was even less inclined to move. She lazily wrapped herself in the blankets and rolled around a few times on the soft bed.

He's washed himself thoroughly; it wouldn't be good for him to sweat again.

So, besides playing on my phone and sleeping, I can't do anything else.

Xue Ci quickly convinced herself and wrapped herself up like a little rice dumpling.

I opened my phone and saw a lot of messages on WeChat.

Strange, it didn't pop up...

Many people messaged him. Several of his roommates asked when he would be back and whether they should pick him up. There were also the juniors he had just joined on the basketball team a few days ago. They were all very enthusiastic and often sent him short messages, inviting him to go out.

Xue Ci vaguely sensed the juniors' intentions, but since they hadn't confessed their feelings, he couldn't be narcissistic and reject them outright.

In addition, their attitudes were all quite good.

Xue Ci is a soft-hearted person, and she didn't even give a perfunctory reply to the message.

It was half an hour later when he finished replying to everyone. The room was quiet. He opened the video, but his eyelids got so sleepy after only two minutes.

The kitten was fast asleep with its belly exposed.

However, he quickly revealed a slightly pained expression.

My stomach was touched...

She even pinched his waist.

Xue Ci couldn't open her eyes, and she murmured a few words in a soft voice, but it was impossible to understand what she was saying. It was very irritating.

Her originally light pink lips turned into a rich, deep red within two minutes, as if they had been rubbed raw by someone.

Xue Ci up.

My mouth feels numb, and my neck is a little itchy.

The feeling was so familiar that he was momentarily stunned, but after getting up, he became certain of his thoughts—

The house has been cleaned spotlessly, and the toothbrush and towel are in slightly different places.

Xue Ci observed carefully, but this phenomenon did not occur again over the next two days of the weekend.

He thought it was his imagination and hurried to school.

With my roommates by my side at school, time flies by, and another week has passed in the blink of an eye.

On Friday night, Xue Ci was invited by the basketball team to watch a practice game after leaving the library.

The basketball team was mostly made up of boys, and everyone was very enthusiastic about him.

Xue Ci felt embarrassed to refuse and sat obediently in the chair.

Instantly, a pile of snacks and drinks appeared.

At the same time--

[sxc seems a bit different from what I imagined.]

[So much prettier than in the photos?]

[That's one aspect; she didn't seem very approachable, but rather a bit aloof, so I was too embarrassed to go up and say hello.]

[Hilarious, so you resort to slander because you can't have them? This guy confessed to sxc before and got rejected.]

He wasn't aloof at all towards me.

He smiled at me.

He replied to my message.

Disagreements in the group can easily escalate into heated arguments, making it impossible to concentrate on practice.

Xue Ci, sitting obediently in her chair, noticed that many people were staring at their phones with gritted teeth.

...?

Has the school issued any new regulations?

Xue Ci immediately opened his phone and found that the team captain had sent him a message.

I'm currently writing a paper and would appreciate your help in filling out a survey. Thank you!

[Website address.]

The team leader is usually very popular, and it seems like everyone is helping to fill out the questionnaires.

Xue Ci on it; the title was -- "About Your Expectations for Your Future Partner".

The page requires you to fill in basic information, which does not involve your name or privacy, only your gender, age, etc.

The following questions are all multiple-choice.

What is your opinion on the appearance of your future partner?

Handsome, aloof, and strikingly handsome man

A gentle, cunning, and harmless handsome man

[Younger, clingy, wolf-dog type handsome guy]

There are many similar questions. For example, requirements for a future partner's profession, hair color, eye color, and even details such as how many abs are needed and whether a V-line is required.

Xue Ci: "..."

He felt it was somewhat judging people by their appearance.

For a future partner, compatibility in personality is probably the most important thing.

And also, character.

Appearance is secondary.

Xue Ci herself was completely clueless about these kinds of questions, choosing solely based on her gut feeling. Until she saw one question—

How old would you like your future partner to be?

Xue Ci subconsciously thought it was about age and wanted to choose someone around her age, but the option was actually --

189cm.

190cm.

190cm or taller.

What...?

Xue Ci was completely dumbfounded.

Xueci's studious roommate had been observing Xue Ci. Seeing her face suddenly freeze and her cheeks flush with embarrassment, her roommate leaned closer and asked, "What's wrong?"

Xue Ci her lip, hesitated for a moment, and finally handed over her phone. "Did you complete this questionnaire?"

"What? What?"

What questionnaire?

How come I didn't know?

"Do you need someone to fill out a questionnaire? Contact me!"

With just one sentence, almost all the boys on the basketball team came over.

In an instant, the group of tall, strong boys surrounded the delicate kitten completely.

They even stole the air.

Xue Ci had difficulty breathing, and she opened her lips slightly to inhale small sips of oxygen.

The boys crowded around Xue Ci's phone screen and stared at it for a long time.

"Damn! What is this? Who sent it to you?!"

"You're shameless."

"Why is it the captain's number?"

The team leader was startled. "I... I didn't send any photos!"

He did take a lot of photos showing off his abs, intending to send them to Xue Ci, but fearing being blocked, he never dared to send them.

Everyone:?

"No, why are you sending out this kind of survey? 190? Won't that make people dizzy?"

The important part comes later, right?

They started criticizing the captain, but couldn't help glancing at Xue Ci's face.

Xue Ci seemed frightened; her ears were still red.

Her eyelashes were also trembling incessantly.

So, so cute.

Finally, the team leader took out his phone and vehemently proved that he wouldn't do such a thing, which calmed things down. Only then did everyone realize it was a fake account.

"There are a lot of scams lately, be careful!"

Xue Ci and immediately blocked the other party. While the group of people were saying to be careful, they couldn't help but recall the options Xue Ci filled in.

Sure enough, that night--

[Shocking! Sweet kitten falls victim to perverted scam!]

[Whoever came up with this method is a genius!]

[But what size should SXC choose? 190cm is too much. His waist is so thin, won't his stomach bulge out? Won't he faint?]

[The correct measurement is 190? But I just measured and it's only 186. What should I do? Is there no hope?]

Can this thing be used for surgery?

They were having a heated discussion when, in the next second, the group was suddenly banned.

Xue Ci, an internet addict who was playing games in her dorm, suddenly received two unknown messages on her phone.

His experiences during the day still made him wary; he clicked on it cautiously, and the result was...

Is 190cm okay?

Does your baby prefer straight or upturned hair?

"..."

Xue Ci buried her flushed face in the pillow.

I almost mistook him for someone from the basketball team.

So that's what... was it?

Author's Note:

Waaah, I'm going to be haunted by this pervert for the rest of my life! [Poor me][Poor me][Poor me]

There should be one last chapter left!

There are quite a few extra chapters. It's too hot to go out during summer vacation, so staying home and writing is the best option. I'll update diligently!!!