The next day.
The sky was just beginning to brighten.
Zhou Xing yawned as he drove the mclaren toward the school.
Although Zhou Xing didn't hold his three Roommates in high regard now, and they wouldn't dare do anything to him—being completely submissive instead—he had never intended to live in the dorm.
So, he had chosen to stay at Xiao Lanlan's place last night.
The two of them had 'chatted' until late into the night.
Having slept for less than a few hours, Zhou Xing's eyes were still a bit bleary.
"It seems... I really need to buy a few houses."
Zhou Xing pondered.
Staying at Xiao Lanlan's all the time wasn't a long-term solution.
Since he wouldn't be living in the dorm for the long haul, he needed his own place. It would also be more convenient for 'hiding a golden beauty' that way.
After considering it for a moment...
Zhou Xing's car had already passed straight through the school gates and entered the campus.
He lifted his wrist to check the time.
Five-thirty.
There was still time.
Today was the first day of military training for the new semester, and it was set to begin at six in the morning.
Initially, Zhou Xing wanted to skip it entirely, but after thinking it over, he decided to abandon that idea.
After all, one only gets to experience this kind of life once.
Besides, the intensity of military training at the Hucheng Conservatory of Music wasn't particularly high.
For Zhou Xing, who had been consistently working out for half a month, this was child's play.
It was more like a way to relax.
Enjoying campus life during military training was actually quite nice.
Once classes officially started... he would gradually become much busier.
A short while later.
Zhou Xing reached the sixth floor.
Outside Room 601.
The dormitory door opened.
Yang Zhenlong and the other two were already awake, finished with their morning routine, and dressed in their military training uniforms.
Zhang Xu and Gong Yilun were chatting about how they would surely see many beauties once training started.
They were all smiles and laughter.
Yang Zhenlong, however, sat to the side, looking at them expectantly but not daring to join the conversation.
"Brother Zhou, you're back?"
When Yang Zhenlong saw Zhou Xing appear at the door, his eyes immediately lit up, and he hurried over with a beaming smile.
After what happened yesterday...
He had been isolated by Zhang Xu and Gong Yilun. The two ignored him completely, making him feel restless and uneasy in the dorm.
The only solution was to get on good terms with Zhou Xing.
Only then could he fully integrate back in.
However, he had waited all night, and Zhou Xing hadn't returned to the dorm.
Now that the opportunity had presented itself, he naturally had to cherish it.
Yang Zhenlong pointed to the military uniform neatly folded on Zhou Xing's desk and said with a somewhat fawning smile, "Brother Zhou, I knew you'd come back for your uniform. I was afraid you'd be in a rush and wouldn't have time, so I folded it for you in advance. You can just put it on."
"Mm."
Zhou Xing gave a faint response, picking up the uniform expressionlessly before heading to the bathroom to change.
He accepted Yang Zhenlong's flattery readily, without the slightest hint of pity for the man.
All of this was brought upon himself.
Seeing Yang Zhenlong suck up to Zhou Xing only to be met with indifference, Gong Yilun and Zhang Xu immediately let out a sneer, their eyes filled with mockery.
Because Zhou Xing was present, they didn't voice their ridicule.
Yang Zhenlong scratched his head, wondering what he had done wrong.
Despite his careful preparation, Zhou Xing didn't seem touched at all.
He was still so cold.
Thinking carefully, he didn't seem to have offended Zhou Xing.
It was probably just his naturally cold personality. Thinking this, Yang Zhenlong felt a bit better.
A cold personality... meant that if he could gain his approval...
He would have successfully latched onto a powerful backer, and the friendship would be far tighter than that of ordinary friends.
Yang Zhenlong was suddenly filled with motivation.
He shot a cold glance at Zhang Xu and Gong Yilun; he had noted everything they had done today in his heart.
Once the day came when Zhou Xing accepted him...
He would definitely pay them back a hundredfold, a thousandfold... A few minutes later.
Zhou Xing finished changing into his uniform and walked out.
Standing 185 centimeters tall, he held his head high and chest out.
Under the clothes, the faint lines of his muscles were visible.
With a calm expression, he radiated an air of confidence, as if everything were under his control.
It was impossible not to notice him.
"Whoa..."
Seeing this, Gong Yilun couldn't help but give Zhou Xing a thumbs up. "Only you could look this handsome in a military training uniform."
"You look more like a Soldier than an actual Soldier. With your looks, it's a real shame you're not going into the entertainment industry."
Zhang Xu also chimed in, "But... with your strength, you probably look down on the entertainment industry anyway."
Yang Zhenlong wanted to flatter Zhou Xing, and these two were no exception.
Although Zhang Xu had some friction with Zhou Xing earlier, he didn't think it was a big deal.
Zhou Xing's status was completely beyond their league.
If they could board this giant ship, any random resources he provided would be enough to multiply their family assets several times over.
As Roommates, they were in a prime position to benefit.
With such an opportunity, they naturally wouldn't let it pass.
Getting on good terms with Zhou Xing had only benefits and no downsides.
However... their plans were destined to fail.
Zhou Xing ignored their flattery entirely and immediately started walking toward the dorm door.
"Zhou Xing, wait for us! Let's go together!"
Seeing this, Gong Yilun and Zhang Xu hurriedly chased after him.
Yang Zhenlong refused to be outdone either.
But Zhou Xing didn't seem to have any intention of waiting for them, walking ahead on his own.
Seeing Zhou Xing like this, the three didn't dare to push it further; causing annoyance would be counterproductive.
Anyway, as Roommates, they would have plenty of time together.
They weren't in a hurry; they could take it slow.
A short while later.
Zhou Xing arrived at the Military Training Square of the Hucheng Conservatory of Music.
The area was massive.
It was large enough to accommodate all the New Students' formations for training, so their school didn't need to organize trips to specialized suburban sites like other schools did.
The place was already crowded, and with everyone in blue-and-white military uniforms, it was hard to tell people apart.
Zhou Xing prepared to look for his assigned formation.
However, someone noticed him and couldn't help but call out, "Zhou Xing!"
Then, many people on the square looked over. Clearly, they were all very interested in this legendary figure among the New Students, whose name had resounded through the school since registration.
They pointed at Zhou Xing and whispered among themselves.
"So that's Zhou Xing. He doesn't look like anything special—two eyes, one nose, and one mouth!"
"Zhou Xing is so handsome. No wonder he's the top freshman; he even looks good in a training uniform."
"I really want to go up and ask for his contact info, but his personality is so cold. Even Min Sishi was rejected. If I got rejected in front of everyone, I'd die of embarrassment."
"Cold personality? Hearing you say that makes me even more excited. He's like a CEO from a romance novel come to life."
"To be honest, I spent over an hour looking at Zhou Xing's photo last night... I couldn't help myself."
"I'm starting to understand Min Sishi now. Who could resist a man who's both handsome and rich?"
"..."
Zhou Xing ignored these voices and followed the signs, heading toward his formation.
Just then.
A crisp voice rang out.
"Zhou Xing, over here!"
Zhou Xing glanced over and saw a girl in a long white dress with flowing hair standing under the shade of a tree in the distance, smiling and waving at him.