Chapter 262: After Wearing the Mask for So Long, Can You Still Remember Your Original Face?
The next morning.
The sound of water running for wash-up echoed from the dormitory.
Dragon Brother, who sleeps lightly, heard the noise. Coupled with his lifelong biological clock, he slowly woke up.
He opened his bleary eyes and looked around, only to find Huang Fei’s bed empty: “Old Huang, you got up so early today?”
“Can’t sleep.” As he spoke, Huang Fei walked out, already dressed as if attending a formal event—more proper than when going home for a blind date during the New Year.
“Yesterday, what you said, I think it’s pretty good, so I decided to help Shen Meng Jie find that guy who only does nasty stuff behind the scenes.”
“I’m really curious about this irresponsible guy.”
Their conversation also awakened Li Long Long and Xu Shuai.
“Honestly, we’re pretty curious too.”
They all got up from their beds.
Just as Huang Fei was about to say something,
Li Long Long and Xu Shuai patted their chests: “No need to say anything, brothers are in our hearts.”
Huang Fei chuckled, really thankful for all the help from his brothers because of his own issues.
If it were others, Old A would be too afraid to speak since sometimes he acts way too mature.
But Li Long Long and Xu Shuai? They’re definitely the fun-loving type.
But now, they weren’t even laughing at themselves…
After tidying up, the Four Great Heavenly Kings of Class 147 once again stepped out of the dormitory building together!
“The last time we left the dorm together, it was the last time, huh.”
“No kidding, you’re talking nonsense, none of it’s wrong!”
“Hahaha…”
Watching the trio joke around, Huang Fei’s mood naturally lightened a bit.
His gaze fell on Dragon Brother. Sometimes, you really have to admire Old A’s words: Loving Shen Meng Jie must be exhausting…
“By the way, Old A, what have you been up to all this time?”
“Yeah, when there’s no class, I open my eyes and you’re gone. Every time I go out, it’s a whole day.”
“Secret. I’ll tell you later.” Dragon Brother stretched slightly; being with them made him feel young again.
“Secret?”
“In our dorm 147, there can’t be secrets.”
Xu Shuai said solemnly, “My little secret got exposed after you three interrogated me like a trial. Now you’re telling us you have a secret?”
“Besides, you didn’t even have this outfit before—you bought it with Wang Li Juan, didn’t you?” Dragon Brother examined Xu Shuai up and down.
Love really can change a person.
Previously, Xu Shuai was honestly a little chubby, not much to look at in terms of fashion.
But since dating Wang Li Juan? The guy lost some weight—not super obvious, but he definitely started paying attention to his dressing…
Hearing this, Xu Shuai straightened up proudly, patting his jacket: “Of course! I told her not to buy it, but she insisted.”
“No way, I could only buy her a set, too…”
He said this with a grin that never left his face.
That smile cut deep into Huang Fei’s heart: “Take it off.”
“Yeah, hurry and take it off.”
Xu Shuai swiftly guarded his clothes.
“You can only wear our clothes. We’ve got plenty of clothes for you. Open the closet, pick whatever you like.”
“For inviting you out to eat, you’re so eager—then turn around and buy Wang Li Juan new clothes—you’re d*mn dead, confessing love in public!”
Without hesitation, Huang Fei reached over and pulled off Xu Shuai’s jacket.
Huang Fei handed it to Li Long Long, who then handed it to Dragon Brother. Dragon Brother put it on and handed it back to Xu Shuai.
Suddenly, everyone’s mood improved significantly.
They arrived downstairs at the girls’ dormitory.
Under the watchful eyes of the three, Xu Shuai dialed Wang Li Juan’s number.
He muttered something in a muffled voice about the situation.
Dragon Brother, whose hearing is good, turned to look at Xu Shuai: “Haha, he’s tattling!”
“Should’ve said serious stuff and not snitched.”
“Unbelievable, no justice!”
Before long,
Wang Li Juan jogged over, looking less than happy as she glared at the three: “Stop always bullying Xu Shuai.”
“Exactly, always bullying me! Anyway, I’m her favorite.”
With Wang Li Juan on his side, Xu Shuai started to act super cute.
Made him even more eager—seeing Xu Shuai’s scheming grin, fists clenched!
Ugh, the stench of love…
Soon, Shen Meng Jie and her friends appeared.
Their gazes flickered briefly when they looked at Dragon Brother, then quickly turned away.
Her eyes fell on Huang Fei: “I can handle it myself.”
She knew well that Dragon Brother and the others only came to help because of Huang Fei’s face.
She knew Huang Fei liked her, but this made Shen Meng Jie feel a bit helpless.
She had said before she wouldn’t deliberately flirt with anyone, but if she liked someone, she’d pursue him actively.
She had feelings for Huang Fei, but it wasn’t romantic love.
At first, she enjoyed the attention, the thrill of being chased.
Even when Huang Fei asked directly, she told him honestly because she didn’t care.
If it had been the old Shen Meng Jie, she would have used those who coveted her body without hesitation, turning everything to her advantage.
But now, when facing Huang Fei, she suddenly didn’t want to do that…
Huang Fei pursed his lips and looked at Shen Meng Jie: “You’re my brother’s girlfriend’s roommate. If you’re unhappy, it could affect my brother’s girlfriend. For the sake of my brother’s relationship with her, we the Four Great Heavenly Kings of Class 147 won’t sit idly by.”
“And we’re classmates too, gotta support our female classmates…”
“Alright, Meng Jie, stop rejecting. We can go together and keep an eye out.”
Knowing Shen Meng Jie’s personality, she wasn’t the type to just talk. If they really find out who’s causing trouble, she would dare to confront them face-to-face.
Only the few of them later.
Zhang Meng Meng shyly mumbled, “I think the other side probably won’t make a big fuss. Maybe they’ll delete the posts soon…”
Shen Meng Jie looked at Zhang Meng Meng, smiled softly, and took her hand: “Meng Meng, don’t be afraid. This isn’t your fault. When the time comes, just stay behind with the sisters and watch how they tear her apart. If we win, let’s cheer for ourselves!”
Zhang Meng Meng looked at Shen Meng Jie, then nodded softly.
“That’s the spirit.” Shen Meng Jie said, then pulled the hood of her sweatshirt over her head, hiding half her face with a large cap.
Watching Shen Meng Jie do her best to look happy, Dragon Brother felt she was living really exhausted.
Happy outwardly, unhappy inwardly, and after wearing the mask for so long, can she still see her true self clearly?
