Chapter 53

Chapter 16: Efficient Ning

　After leaving Yunhai Company, Yuan Xiaoling came to the balcony on this floor, stretching comfortably in the sun.

　”Hmm hmm hmm—Ya!”

　The quality of this clothing is really good, unlike a certain tie-string bikini that breaks at the slightest tension.

　Then, let me see which floor sells cheerleader uniforms.

　Yuan Xiaoling took out her mobile phone and suddenly noticed a cigarette b*tt on the ground that hadn’t been finished. The cigarette was still glowing, indicating the smoker had just left.

　She thought to herself, “They were really in a rush, didn’t even have time to finish their smoke.”

　Picking up the cigarette b*tt and throwing it into the trash can, she then waited for the elevator to go upstairs.

　In the gaming department of Yunhai Company, the supervisor was furious.

　”Burnt out? You’re telling me it broke the first time we used it after buying it?”

　Originally, they had set up a “heavenly net” in the recording studio, with cameras above capturing collars and below capturing skirts, ready to use as leverage against that Blonde Busty Girl to get back at her.

　And now you’re telling me the camera’s broken?

　All that pretending to be a pushover would have been for nothing!

　”Boss, it might be because the weather is too hot,” the bespectacled man at his workstation wiped his sweat, “the internal components got burnt.”

　”I know high temperatures can cause damage! But it broke from this temperature? We’re in an air-conditioned room!”

　The supervisor coughed in anger, “Where did you buy these pinhole cameras from, salesperson?”

　The person responsible for purchasing items timidly said, “I bought them online, from a five-star flagship store… Should I go upstairs and buy a few more now?”

　Tianhai Tower sells everything.

　And the reason they didn’t buy locally right away was because…

　”Forget it, do you think I don’t know the quality of things sold at Tianhai Tower?”

　Stores that can open in Tianhai Tower are all part of the “Haitian Yise” Chamber of Commerce.

　”Alright, let’s think of another way next time.”

　……

　Yuan Xiaoling found the place selling cheerleader outfits, and the styles were very fashionable, with various anime-inspired versions available. However, cheerleader outfits are inherently crop tops with little fabric, so just looking at them…

　”Is there one that’s not so revealing?”

　”They’re not revealing, it’s just that you make them look revealing.” The shopkeeper lazily said.

　”…”

　Not entirely wrong.

　”How about the quality?” Yuan Xiaoling touched the fabric, “Will it break under tension?”

　”If you wear a size larger, looser ones won’t,” the shopkeeper still looked unenthusiastic, “Anyway, you must wear a size larger, otherwise, when you raise your hand, the southern hemisphere will pop out.”

　Emmmm, seems reasonable.

　Yuan Xiaoling didn’t notice that the shopkeeper hadn’t directly answered the question about quality, and picked out three cheerleader outfits to pay for.

　One size larger for cheering during the competition. Two regular sizes for casual wear.

　Mission accomplished, stepping out of Tianhai Tower, Yuan Xiaoling looked up at the sky; it wasn’t even 12 o’clock yet.

　”I’m truly efficient.”

　She completed all the tasks planned for today in half the expected time.

　Back at the dormitory, Yuan Xiaoling first informed her roommate of the good news, recounting the “interview” with Uncle He.

　With an interview from the actual party involved, the soul of the paper emerged. It was no longer just stitched together from online information and extensions of middle school argumentative essays but something genuinely emotional.

　After retelling Uncle He’s last few words, Gu Hui and Qiao Lili were both moved.

　”Every generation has its own beautiful memories,” Gu Hui wiped the tears from her eyes, “as beautiful as they can be in memory.”

　”So good, so good,” Qiao Lili also wiped her eyes, “It made me recall playing Touhou games with my elementary school friends in our QQ group.”

　Upon hearing this, Yuan Xiaoling and Gu Hui simultaneously glanced at her with strange looks.

　”What?” Qiao Lili blushed, “Role-playing isn’t just about text-based erotica, it doesn’t necessarily have to involve that. Ours was a healthy role-play group.”

　”But we haven’t even said anything yet… Anyway, let’s focus on finishing the thesis,” Gu Hui stretched, “we still have to watch the Physical Education Department’s basketball game tomorrow.”

　Yuan Xiaoling blinked slightly.

　”You’re going to watch the basketball game too?”

　”Of course,” Qiao Lili stood up abruptly, “Bai Ling is participating in the basketball game, this thing has gone viral on the forum. Not sharing it means you’re not from Tian University!”

　”That’s true,” Gu Hui smiled, “We were thinking of asking for a spot in the family section through your connections.”

　Yuan Xiaoling blinked her eyes.

　Has it already gone viral?

　Of course, it has gone viral. Bai Ling is the first female student since the university’s founding to participate in a basketball game, and she’s no longer the unkempt gloomy girl she used to be. Now she’s the “icy cool girl,” with a rather outstanding appearance.

　And most importantly, everyone in the school knows — if Bai Ling is participating, Miss Yuan, the campus beauty queen, is definitely there too.

　”By the way, Xiaoling,” Gu Hui suddenly remembered, “Do you have any special preparations for the game?”

　Qiao Lili added, “Like that swimsuit last time.”

　Yuan Xiaoling stiffened her face slightly, feeling a bit guilty: “No, no, it’s just a basketball game. What special preparation could I possibly have? I can’t sing, dance, or rap.”

　Last time, preparing a big splash with the swimsuit ended up exposing her for three days, so this time she decided to keep it low-key. She’ll boast to her roommates after winning. If she loses, she’ll just pretend it never happened, blaming Bai Ling for forcing her.

　”Then we’ll just wait and watch the game.”

　In the two days before the weekend, the three girls in the dorm worked together to complete the thesis.

　”…Realizing that past mistakes cannot be undone, but future actions can still be pursued. The popular culture that disappears in the river of time will indeed fade, like snow melting in the spring sun, but time leaves its mark. We need not fear the changes of the future too much, because time has never betrayed us. Whether we dedicate ourselves to enduring stars or fleeting fireworks, memory will carve the most beautiful youth.”

　This was the final conclusion and elevation written by Yuan Xiaoling.

　Gu Hui carefully read it twice, furrowing her brows slightly, “Xiaoling, the teacher meant for us to seriously consider our career direction and not make impulsive decisions based on hobbies. Writing like this is almost going against her advice, wouldn’t that be inappropriate, and the wording is so melancholy and gentle…”

　”I’ve got a direct version too, presenting facts and examples,” Yuan Xiaoling crossed her arms, confidently saying, “Twenty years ago, computer hardware, DVDs, floppy disks; ten years ago, Symbian, Java, Flash; now civil engineering… except for some iron rice bowls, no industry can guarantee the future. Misfortune happens regardless of choices. Pursuing your passion at least leaves you with beautiful memories after the fireworks fade.”

　Gu Hui: “…”

　”Let’s stick with the first version,” Qiao Lili said, “at least it sounds better.”

　After organizing the thesis and sending it to the subject teacher, the young lady stood up decisively:

　”The homework is done, let’s go watch the basketball game!”

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