Wang Haoran usually tried his best not to take advantage of the local guy and the Shanghai dude in the dormitory.
These two guys seemed wealthy, but in fact, they were extremely stingy.
So for this meal, Wang Haoran took the initiative to pay for two big dishes so that he wouldn't have to listen to the local guy and the Shanghai dude blabbering... Well, actually, it was mainly Xue Tao who liked to rant.
Chu Mingzhe generally wouldn't haggle over money verbally. Instead, he would launch an attack from other angles.
For example, "Oh, this dish is so spicy. It must be to cover up the fact that the ingredients are not fresh. Unlike our Shanghai cuisine, which emphasizes freshness and sweetness, and is the most noble and authentic way of cooking..."
It was probably that kind of theory.
Since the start of school, Wang Haoran had eaten with Chu Mingzhe many times, and his ears were already numb from hearing such remarks.
By the way, actually, Wang Haoran didn't spend his own money on this meal.
Two days ago, when Su Bai returned to school, he topped up Wang Haoran's meal card with 5,000 yuan.
He said it was the advance payment for the work of a game surrogate.
Originally, Wang Haoran didn't want to take the money. After all, it was already very enjoyable to play with a top - notch game account, and there was no need to ask his buddy for money.
But Su Bai said that he planned to set up an online game studio later as a small business to gain some experience, and he wanted Wang Haoran to be the boss of the studio and manage it for him.
"If you're willing to do it, you have to get used to taking a salary from me. It's like I'm supporting your entrepreneurship. You can collect information about online game studios in your free time... Of course, if you're not interested in this, I can find someone else."
Su Bai's sincere words resonated strongly with Wang Haoran.
He immediately said that he would follow Brother Bai!
Although students majoring in computer science have the opportunity to get high - paying jobs in the Internet industry, it also comes with a very high workload and intense competition.
Those high - paying jobs in big companies are essentially just being a high - level workhorse, which is very tiring.
It's much more comfortable to be a small boss under Brother Bai.
As for some people thinking that an online game studio is low - end while working in a big company is high - end...
It's all about making money, as long as it's legal, there's no such thing as high - end or low - end.
Wang Haoran didn't have such pedantic ideas of a scholar.
It's okay to brag at the job fair, but you can only deceive your friends, not yourself.
Don't be fooled by Wang Haoran's shy personality. In fact, he saw many things clearly.
So now, Wang Haoran was already equivalent to Su Bai's partner.
When eating at the second - floor of the canteen, there was no need to be stingy.
However, Xue Tao knew nothing about this and couldn't help but mutter to himself.
"This Wang Haoran is acting strange. He used to be poorer than Su Bai. How come he suddenly is willing to spend money on a big meal?"
Liu Yuanyuan also glanced at Wang Haoran in surprise, but she didn't dwell on it for too long.
She sorted out her thoughts and said, "Where is Su Bai? It seems that he has been very busy recently. Is he working part - time outside the school?"
"I don't know. This guy has been like a mysterious dragon, showing up only occasionally. I don't know what he's up to... I heard that he made a little fortune. Maybe he won the lottery. He even changed his phone and computer to Apple products."
Xue Tao casually complained.
"Win the lottery..."
Hearing this, Liu Yuanyuan couldn't help but twitch the corner of her mouth.
So that's it. No wonder Su Bai was acting like a nouveau riche, buying things for the Wan sisters.
Estimated that the twin sisters were just trying to take advantage of Su Bai.
In that case, there was nothing to worry about.
Actually, Liu Yuanyuan was very afraid of one thing - that Su Bai was actually very rich, but just low - key usually.
That would make her look like a fool. After all, she liked Su Bai's appearance, but chose Xue Tao because of the financial situation.
Fortunately, it seemed that she had overthought it.
Suddenly, Liu Yuanyuan felt much more relaxed and started to gobble up the delicious - looking dishes on the table.
Soon.
Lunch was over.
Just when Xue Tao thought they were about to enter the exciting part of taking a walk at the small west gate.
Liu Yuanyuan suddenly covered her stomach and showed a painful expression.
"What's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?" Xue Tao quickly asked with concern.
"Maybe I ate something bad..."
"Uh, is it serious? Should be okay to take a walk. Maybe walking will make you feel better."
"..."
Liu Yuanyuan was about to vomit blood!
She thought that by pretending to have a stomachache, she could smoothly get away and go back to the dormitory directly.
She had already got the information she wanted, and there was no need to go to the small west gate and hold hands with Xue Tao.
Just thinking about that kind of thing made her feel disgusted. Being held by such an ugly and stupid guy...
What if she ran into a high - school classmate or someone she knew from the student union department on the way? It would be so embarrassing.
You know, among girls, there is a serious comparison of boyfriends.
This comparison is basically about looks.
If a girl finds a handsome boyfriend, she will definitely post on her WeChat Moments every day to show off.
But if it's a guy like Xue Tao, no matter how rich he is, girls won't be willing to let him appear in their social circle.
It's all about face.
Anyway, Liu Yuanyuan had never posted a WeChat Moment with Xue Tao in it.
Nor had she introduced him to her important friends.
Who would have thought that Xue Tao was so clueless.
Saying that walking would make her feel better... Bullshit!
If it weren't for the money, Liu Yuanyuan would definitely break up with this guy on the spot.
"Local guy, cut it out. The girl is not feeling well, and you still want to drag her out to play. Do you have any gentlemanly qualities?" Chu Mingzhe said.
"Hey, she invited me out to play, okay? I was all set..."
"Sorry, Xue Tao. I really feel terrible. I just want to go back to the dormitory and have a good rest. Can we go out another day?"
Saying that, Liu Yuanyuan smiled bitterly and reached out to hold Xue Tao's hand.
She put on a weak and pitiful expression.
Xue Tao's anger immediately subsided.
He instantly changed his expression.
He even kindly offered to send Liu Yuanyuan back to the dormitory.
Of course, he was rejected by Liu Yuanyuan.
Watching the figure of his girlfriend leaving alone, Xue Tao said in a daze, "What an independent and strong girl."
Pfft!
Wang Haoran finally couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.
"What are you laughing at?" Xue Tao frowned.
"Nothing. I just saw a joke about MiHoYo related to numerical inflation." Wang Haoran tried his best to look calm.
"Damn it, you guy. You're always only concerned about those second - generation games and VTBs. I think you're set for life."
"Ha ha."
Wang Haoran just smiled and said nothing.
He was crazily complaining in his heart.
Maybe he had suffered from severe depression in his previous life. He guessed.
Otherwise, why did God assign him these two wonderful roommates in this life? He estimated that the purpose was to make him laugh and make up for the lack of smiles in his previous life.
Wang Haoran considered himself as simple as Xiao Chunan.
But he could still easily tell that Liu Yuanyuan disliked Xue Tao.
Moreover, he vaguely noticed that Liu Yuanyuan seemed to like Su Bai.
Because every time both she and Su Bai were present, Liu Yuanyuan would secretly glance at Su Bai, with a dodging look in her eyes or a slightly blushing face.
Xue Tao even thought that Liu Yuanyuan blushed because she was intimidated by his domineering. He didn't know where he got such confidence.
But it seemed that Su Bai never cared about Liu Yuanyuan.
Yeah, right. Brother Bai goes for someone like Chen Yusheng. How could he possibly take a fancy to Liu Yuanyuan?
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