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knock --
"Sorry for disturbing you……"
There was a gentle knock on the door, followed by a soft questioning voice.
It was a very recognizable and beautiful female voice. Anyone who came to this school and had heard her voice would be able to recognize it at once.
Those who were still in the classroom looked up and saw her as expected.
Long burgundy hair, pupils as bright as gold, a figure that would make most girls feel ashamed, and a beautiful face... Well, it was indeed her, Eden.
"Excuse me...Xiwang...um...is that his name? Is he here?"
When he read this name, Eden couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly.
Eden liked this name very much, because the meaning of the word [Xiwang/Hope]... was really beautiful, just like her [Eden].
"...You're late, [First Person], that guy ran away first because of something."
When Elga saw Eden, a hint of displeasure flashed across her face. When she heard that she was looking for Xiwang, she couldn't help but frowned, but then she still spoke.
"Is that so...thank you for letting me know."
"…What do you want to do with him?"
"Nothing, just some...little things."
Eden shook his head, indicating that he was not looking for Xiwang for anything important. However, when he realized that he was late, Eden couldn't help showing a look of regret, and turned around and prepared to leave.
"........."
Elga narrowed her eyes—she felt something was wrong.
"........."
Irina also narrowed her eyes - she felt that there would be a melon to eat soon.
Fast forward to the Shura Field, thank you! Then fast forward to two girls fighting for a husband, and then fast forward to two beautiful girls with different personalities tying up a cute boy in the basement to see who is more attractive, doing this and that, and then letting others judge who they like more...
Finally, fast forward to the moment when Elga is tied up in a corner, watching Eden doing this and that to others, but she can't do anything and can only stand there helplessly and furiously!!!
Ah, the shivering scene appeared unconsciously! Fast! Fast forward! Increase the intensity!
"Ah~ I can't take it anymore, I feel like inspiration is coming!"
"Elena! Put down your pen!!!"
Chapter 6008 Eden: Just... a little late ()
"Ugh……"
Carrying some simple luggage, Xi Wang walked on the road and sighed subconsciously. The happy mood that originally surrounded him was replaced by frustration and depression, and along with it, there was also a little... irritability.
He didn't understand why simply showing kindness to others and helping with small things within his ability would end up causing other people's disgust... or even being targeted. Was this something wrong?
And if it were just that, it would be fine, but... once there is another person who does the same thing but gets completely opposite results to "compare", then the emotions inside will continue to be aroused... Why do others get friendly responses from others, but I am the one being targeted?
Just because she has a good family background, beautiful looks, good personality, and top-notch gifts and talents...?
Wow... Looking at it this way, I really can't compare to them at all.
"Ugh……"
Xiwang sighed unconsciously again.
He wasn't jealous of Eden or anything... The main reason was that he was obviously his [Pro Plus version], so it was normal that he was more popular than him... And there was no need to be jealous, because the problem wasn't Eden, but others.
Besides...a genius born into a noble family...that's great.
If you have talent, you can get support from your family and have enough money to support yourself... Unlike me, I have to rely on the church's funding and the school's help... No, no, I can't think like that. I am already very lucky. At least I can go to school and I can come to this school based on my grades. I don't even have to worry about the expensive tuition and other fees. Well... although the price is that my daily life is very tight.
And because of the “targeting” by others, Xiwang can’t even live in the school dormitory now. He doesn’t know how those people got his dormitory key, and he can’t even change the lock and change the room… And now he can’t even get the time and room to practice the piano… Ah, it’s so annoying just thinking about it!!!
Xi Wang could tolerate everything else, but not letting him practice music was really unbearable... The only thing he could be proud of now was his grades, which were second only to Eden, but if he didn't practice diligently, his grades would definitely drop... You know, Elga, who ranked behind him, was also very talented, and was also a child of a rich family. Her learning environment was much better than his, and he would be surpassed if he wasn't careful.
If that were to happen... he would really have nothing to be proud of... and what would surely follow would be even worse things and more ridicule. That kind of scene was disgusting and nauseating just thinking about it.
but……
Xi Wang lowered his head slightly and looked at the violin case in his hand.
I am still "loved".
His teacher and the school helped him... They recommended a place off-campus for him to live, and they also rented him the school's violin for him to practice, free of charge, as long as it was not damaged when he returned it... Even the piano store was recommended by his teacher, and he could rent a room there to practice at a relatively low price.
Although all these cost money, and the school did not refund his accommodation fee even though he could not continue to live in the dormitory due to special circumstances... Xiwang did not care too much about these. After all, the school had been very good to him, and the dormitory was reserved for him. It was just that he could not live there due to some special reasons.
Ugh... I feel so annoyed whenever I think about this matter. This kind of thing is obviously too much, but even if the person is caught in the end, the teacher dare not punish him severely... The teacher can't afford to offend the person's background, and the school can't stand it if it really makes a fuss.
It’s really annoying… I didn’t get punished for doing something wrong, and I didn’t get rewarded for doing something good…but someone else gets it! It’s really annoying!
How unfair...
Xi Wang's mood became increasingly low and frustrated, but soon he forced himself to cheer up, smiled, and walked quickly forward.
As expected, there is no harm without "comparison"... Forget it, let's just think about what is happening in front of us.
"Let me see...Number 13...Number 13...Okay, here it is!"
Xi Wang stopped in front of a building, then politely rang the doorbell and waited quietly.
It's just that this area... isn't it a little... quiet and desolate? I feel like I haven't walked very far? ——Xiwang looked around and always felt that there seemed to be very few people around this street.
Click——
When the sound of the door opening was heard, Xi Wang quickly retracted his gaze and looked at the person who came.
Hmm... He was a tall young man with a fierce look and tattoos on his body, with a cigarette in his hand... Why did he look a bit like the stereotypical "bad guy"?
Xi Wang thought subconsciously, and at the same time his body shrank subconsciously... After all, the person in front of him didn't look like a good person, but considering that this place was recommended by the teacher, there shouldn't be any problem... right?
So Xiwang smiled, stretched out his hand and introduced himself.
"Hello, I was introduced by Teacher Frino..."
"Xiwang, I know... Phew, this name is quite funny."
He gently interrupted Xi Wang and looked Xi Wang up and down... He just noticed Xi Wang's shrinking, but he didn't mind. This was the effect he wanted. However, Xi Wang didn't show any fear or worry... He didn't even show a bit of doubt. What's wrong with this guy?
...Forget it, at least it proves that this guy has a good psychological quality and at least he doesn't judge people by their appearance. He likes it.
So he shook the hand that Xi Wang extended and introduced himself in the same way.
"I'm the owner of this building, the landlord... My name is [Lü], and I'm not much older than you. You can call me Brother Li, or Boss, like everyone else here."
"It's great that you like my name, Brother Li."
"Don't use such a respectful title... By the way, don't make me say this a second time, or I'll beat you up even if you're new here."
"……I see."
The expression on Xi Wang's face stiffened for a moment, and then he slowly followed Li into the building.
It seems that this landlord in front of me is not a particularly easy person to get along with...
"Now let me tell you the rules here... Of course, I still say the same thing, don't make me say it a second time, or I'll beat you up. Also, if you break the rules, admit it and solve it yourself, otherwise I'll beat you up too. Do you understand?"
"it is good……"
"First of all, you have to clean your own room, including the corridor in front of your door. Don't ask others for help. Of course, boyfriends and girlfriends are another matter, provided you have the ability and interest to bring them in."
"Please take your garbage to the garbage station outside. Don't put it in the corridor or in the room. If I find that there is even a little bit of garbage smell in my room, I will beat you up. Do you understand?"
"As for your room, you can do whatever you want. The soundproofing here is pretty good. As long as you don't use a saw in the room, no one else will hear you... If anyone complains, I'll beat them up. I'll also beat them up if they complain about something. Do you understand?"
"There is a public kitchen on the first floor. You can use it if you want, but pay attention to time and hygiene. Clean up after yourself and don't mess with the kitchen utensils and seasonings. Even if you use them, put them back to their original places. I have a student studying to be a chef here. He will use the kitchen on Saturdays to study dishes. Don't mess it up... He will occasionally be in charge of dinner. His cooking skills are pretty good. If you want to use him, you can come back early."
"There's a backyard with a flower bed. You can go there to relax, but don't pick the (expletive) flowers or step on them, or I'll beat you up."
"Finally, there are issues regarding your room and some fees."
Bringing Xiwang to room [505], Li first took a deep puff of the cigarette, blew out a smoke ring, put out the cigarette butt, took out a wet tissue from his pocket, wrapped it up, held it in his hand, and then opened the door.
"Your accommodation fee will not be counted during school hours, but if you still want to stay here during the holidays, give me one thousand at the beginning of each month, otherwise I will kick you out. You have to pay for water and electricity yourself. There is a meter in your room. If you owe any fees, I will beat you up."
"at last……"
As he spoke, Li pulled a chair in the room, sat down on it carelessly, folded his arms, and looked at Xi Wang who had just entered the room.
"Tell me, what can you do?"
"……Well?"
"Don't understand? Simply put, you have to do some labor here, understand? Otherwise, why should I give you a room? And let you live there for free during school? Just like the guy who studies cooking, he will give us the dishes he researches every Saturday, which solves our food problem. What about you? What can you do?"
Although he was asking, Li's gaze was always on the violin case that Xiwang was holding. Obviously, he had already seen that Xiwang was studying music, but he still wanted to get an accurate answer from Xiwang... This was a question of attitude.
"I studied music, um... so I can be a music player for everyone?"
"Have a look?"
Li raised his chin and motioned Xiwang to perform a piece on the spot.
Xiwang also performed a segment on the spot as promised, but...
"Okay, that's enough."
Just after one measure of the song, Li frowned and waved his hand, signaling Xi Wang not to continue.
Looking at his expression, he seemed a little dissatisfied... No, Li was very satisfied, but he always felt that something was wrong.
Obviously, Xiwang's tune and rhythm were correct, not a single note was wrong, and he didn't even feel nervous in front of strangers, but Li always had a feeling that it was... "too consistent with the rhythm", or "too authentic". There was obviously nothing wrong with this, but he still felt that... something was wrong.
There is a kind of... "rigid" feeling.
His gaze stayed on Xi Wang again, and after watching him put away the violin, he continued to ask.
"You're a violin major?"
“I’m a piano major… and I’m minoring in violin and cello.”
"So how do you practice piano? And what about your cello?"
"You can practice piano and cello at a music store. I don't have a cello. I don't have the money to buy one. The violin I have now was rented to me by the school."
"Then why... Never mind, just pretend I didn't ask."
Li frowned subconsciously again and swallowed back the question he was about to ask, "Why don't you practice in school?" Li realized that if he continued to explore, he might touch on other people's scars.
"Can you sing?"
"meeting."
"Okay then. You will be the record player here from now on. You will sing a song for us every week. Don't refuse, or I'll kick you out."
[Record player]... What is this? A code name? Or a nickname? This is too weird... Never mind. Although Brother Li doesn't look like a good person and has a fierce attitude, I still feel like... he has a good personality?
As Xiwang thought about it, he bowed slightly and thanked Li.
"I will, and...thank you very much."
"Tsk, your attitude makes me uncomfortable...Also, although we don't have curfew here, it's best to come back before 11pm. Otherwise, bring your own keys. I don't want to get up in the middle of the night to open the door for others."
Having said that, Li stood up, threw a copy of the key to the room and the front door to Xiwang, then walked out of the room, stood in the corridor, took out a cigarette, put it in his mouth and lit it.
"If you're short of money, go find a job. There are some places around here where you can do odd jobs. I know some people who can help you earn some pocket money."
"I'll ask if you need me to, and...thank you very much."
"Be more casual. Don't keep thanking me all day long. It's annoying... There will be a welcome party later. Remember to come and join me. I'll introduce you to other people."
"Necessary etiquette is still needed... As for the welcome party, I will definitely attend. Um... By the way, I'll prepare two songs. I hope you like them?"
"what ever."
Oak waved his hand casually and left.
"……call."
After closing the door and opening the window to dispel the slight smell of smoke lingering in the room, Xiwang breathed a sigh of relief.
The surroundings here are deserted, but also quite quiet... Xiwang likes this atmosphere very much.
