Love is as simple as badminton.

Chapter 3 You bastard! Why?!

With a sense of direction far exceeding that of kindergarten children, Lin Xiang no longer got lost on his way back to the dormitory from the gate.

Of course, the structure of the Beijing 5 is indeed a bit complicated. When the report came out last night, he walked for a long time but kept returning to the same place. He thought he was in a maze.

I ran into the building's owner and asked, and found out that the building is U-shaped...

Lin Xiang lives in room 456—students at Xiangda University can choose their own dorm rooms, and this was a lucky number he specifically picked. Of course, it's not like you can live anywhere you want; each major only has a limited number of dorm rooms to choose from.

As a newly completed dormitory, the dormitories in Beijing No. 5 can be described as luxuriously equipped.

Each dormitory room is a four-person room with bunk beds and desks underneath, featuring an enclosed balcony, a private bathroom, and even a washing machine.

At the same time, its building design is also very avant-garde, and it is known as the "largest Potala Palace in Xiangyang": the stepped rooftop extends from the fourth floor to the ninth floor, with stairs connecting the two floors, making it very convenient for students on each floor to go up to the rooftop.

Not only can you hang clothes and air out blankets during the day, but it's also a great place to sing, practice instruments, or even have long phone conversations with your partner at night.

As Lin Xiang passed by the building, he heard a melodious guitar sound, which had a youthful campus atmosphere.

The rooftop is theoretically suitable for barbecuing. Of course, this is only in theory; no one has actually tried it yet.

Lin Xiang knew the theory was theoretically feasible because it was proposed by one of his roommates...

"Anyone who invades the territory of Great Wu will be utterly defeated!"

Lin Xiang could see from afar that the door was open, and from the sounds coming from inside, he knew that Xu Yue from the next room was steaming again.

Xu Yue is from Xuecheng in Northeast China. He traveled from the northernmost part of the country to study at Xiangda University in Guangdong Province. He is a true traveler who has been all over the country. His main contribution was to prove the theoretical feasibility of rooftop barbecue.

However, due to the prohibition of open flames in the dormitory and the fact that his mother weighs 200 pounds, his barbecue plan is currently still in the theoretical stage.

Xu Yue's hobbies include drinking, fishing, and steaming. The four of them (456) created a group chat during summer vacation, and half the messages in the group were Xu Yue's game invitation links, along with some unpleasant content...

"Old Lin is back!"

Xu Yue's accent was highly recognizable. "Want to have some steamed dishes? I'll carry you through ranked matches!"

"No."

Lin Xiang silently plugged his phone in to charge.

In reality, even when there is electricity, he rarely plays games. He spends most of his time playing ball and training. When he occasionally uses electronic devices, it's mainly to watch some competition and instructional videos.

I also fall asleep before 10:30 pm and get up at 6:30 am sharp to ensure that my body has enough time to recover and rest.

To become a badminton master, outstanding talent and extraordinary self-discipline are both indispensable.

"Damn it! Another dog being burned!"

Lin Xiang heard Xu Yue say something about a stupid Wolong.

"By the way, Lao Lin, I was watering my potted plants just now when I saw a really pretty girl coming downstairs! I wonder if she's a classmate or a senior from school."

During the process of exiting and reopening, Xu Yue began to discuss classic topics related to male dormitories.

"That girl was escorting a guy back to his dorm. They looked like they had just met, but they were chatting and laughing. I saw that they even added each other on WeChat!"

"Ugh, I don't know which bastard is so damn awful! We're all freshmen, how come he can add girls on WeChat right after the start of the semester!"

"Hey Lao Lin, you know what, that bastard is also tall, a bit like you, and he gives off a kind of arrogant vibe too."

"..."

Lin Xiang silently peeled a banana. "By the way, hasn't Old Zhao come back yet?"

"Zhao Hao, he's practicing guitar on the rooftop. He said he's planning to try out for the choir in a couple of days. You should be able to hear him when you get out of the elevator, right?"

"Oh, maybe I just didn't notice."

Lin Xiang had noticed it, but he simply wanted to change the subject.

Zhao Hao is from Qin Gaoguan'an and is also the dormitory head of 456. He is not only clean-cut and slender, but also comes from a good family. He can play the guitar and sing, making him the perfect artistic and handsome guy in the eyes of girls.

Unlike Xu Yue, who is carefree and easygoing, Zhao Hao is thoughtful and has high emotional intelligence, making it comfortable for anyone to chat with him.

Xu Yue went to Chang'an for summer vacation and stayed at Zhao Hao's house for two weeks, which allowed him to get to know Zhao Hao better beforehand.

Lin Xiang chose dormitory 456 not only because it was a lucky number, but also because he noticed that Zhao Hao had listed badminton as one of his special skills.

It was only after chatting that I learned that the other party had also been a novice in martial arts, but later felt that he was not cut out for it, so he switched to other arts and culture. Now he has long since abandoned his cultivation, which is the exact opposite of Lin Xiang.

"Xu Yue, when are you going to get rid of this extroverted habit of yours?"

A short while later, Zhao Hao pushed open the door and entered, carrying a guitar on his back.

"I've told you this so many times over the summer vacation. Are you going to carry your bad habits into the new semester?"

"Old Zhao, how could you slander me like this? Did my sister's actions affect others this time?"

"Then you'd better not be bothered at 2:30 AM, okay?"

Zhao Hao rolled his eyes at him and sat down in the seat opposite him.

"By the way, there's a small social event for new students tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, at the badminton hall. Jin Xin and I are both planning to go. What do you two think?"

Jin Xin is from Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. He was the last piece of the puzzle that Xu Yue dragged into 456, because he was the only one who would be steaming with Xu Yue. Of course, as a seasoned otaku, Jin Xin is also very familiar with various other games, and his table is full of figurines.

Hearing that even he was going, Xu Yue exclaimed and looked up:

"A get-together? Is it like playing ball together?"

"Yes, this event was jointly initiated by several colleges and the Badminton Association, mainly to let freshmen get to know each other. I've already spoken with the girls' groups 1, 2, and 3, and if they all go, we can form four mixed doubles pairs. And all you need to do is bring your rackets; the Badminton Association will provide the shuttlecocks."

"As expected of you, Lao Zhao, you've even figured out the girls' dorms! What else is there to say? Count me in!"

Xu Yue doesn't have the same professional training background as Zhao Hao and Lin Xiang, but he's already enrolled in a top university, so he can at least swing his racket a couple of times.

And the main point isn't playing ball.

When it comes to socializing, the key point is, of course, "socializing"!

Badminton is one of the most social sports: with the natural motivation to play together, several strangers can become acquainted in no time.

There's nothing that "borrowing half a game" or "can we add one more" can't solve!

Zhao Hao gestured for Xu Yue to calm down: "And you, Lin Xiang?"

Lin Xiang shook his head: "No, I'm too busy with practice."

"Hey Lin, what's the point of practicing? It's a waste of such great facilities if you don't date!"

Xu Yue panicked upon hearing this, as if it were he himself who was not going.

"If you don't talk about it in college, are you going to talk about it after you graduate? You can't even hunt in the zoo, how are you going to hunt outside!"

"I've added all four girls, 123. There's a mature, sophisticated type, and a cute type—their styles are very diverse, there's bound to be one that's your type!"

Lin Xiang threw away the banana peel: "She's not my type, so I'll just reject her outright."

"It's alright, no big deal! That bastard was able to negotiate such high-quality deals right from the start of the semester; if you were involved, you could definitely do even better!"

"There's more juicy gossip? What rubbish!"

Zhao Hao pricked up his ears.

"Yes, yes! Old Zhao, let me tell you, that dog..."

Xu Yue simply brewed a cup of cinnamon tea and began to explain to him in detail.

The heartfelt act of eating lemons, coupled with the same voice as Brother Shenying, is like throwing Mentos into Coke, creating a highly intense chemical reaction.

Just two and a half meters away, Lin Xiang, the bastard who had been scolded, had a black line on his face and was trying his best to keep his composure.

After thinking for three and a third seconds, he silently took out his earphones, switched them to noise-canceling mode, and put them on.

Tsk, how come I can still hear it? Did I buy a fake?

"Old Zhao, you're even more of a scoundrel than me!"

Xu Yue was still gesticulating wildly.

"Although you've dated six, dating one more would be enough to summon the dragon, but unfortunately, he's dated the very best of the best, and the number one sister is even stronger than the sixth sister."

"Sigh, I really don't understand. We're all freshmen, why can't I have this kind of good thing?"

"Back in the day, I was the number one heartthrob among the top ten most handsome guys at Fengman District No. 1 High School. What exactly did that bastard have that made him better than me, besides being a little taller, a little more handsome, and a little fairer?"

"...You should go and defend your Great Wu territory."

Zhao Hao rolled his eyes at him, and seeing that Lin Xiang remained silent, he stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder.

"Don't listen to Xu Yue's nonsense. He's just going to broaden his social circle and get to know his classmates. He's far from dating."

"To put it simply, it's just a small icebreaker activity before the start of the school year. If you're busy, that's fine; there will be other opportunities in the future."

"While that bastard certainly deserves to die, there's no need to feel inferior or anxious because of it. I believe that with your potential, as long as you're willing to put in the effort, you won't be any worse than him."

"Thanks, but I'm not going."

Lin Xiang sighed. "By the way, hasn't Jin Xin come back yet?"

He suddenly felt that four people living in one dormitory was a bit too few, because there were limited opportunities to change the subject...

However, this time, the door was pushed open without the other two people answering, and the fourth member of group 456 returned unexpectedly.

"Teacher Lin? You're back?"

Jin Xin wore black-rimmed glasses and was holding a package in his arms. His small eyes and square face made him look kind and harmless.

However, the way he looked at me seemed a little strange.

"Um."

Lin Xiang nodded. Although he didn't know what had happened, at least he could end the topic.

"Adding a pretty girl on WeChat right after the start of the semester must be awesome, right?"

Jin Xin gritted his teeth and said, "Congratulations, Teacher Lin."

"..."

The air fell silent.

Lin Xiang suddenly felt that having four people living in one dormitory was a bit too much.

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