CFL 1

Mid-September, the season when autumn begins, and the start of the school year was already late. The roads near University A were congested, the campus was filled with parked cars, and crowds of people moved about. The humid air was intermingled with the sounds of suitcases being dragged across the ground and the murmurs of conversations. In the Comprehensive Service Hall at the East Gate, senior students were organizing the registration process for new students arriving from various places, helping them with enrollment procedures, registering personal information, and distributing dormitory keys.

Wen Ci struggled to drag his suitcase out of the car and looked at the long queue not far away. His slow movements earned him a nudge from his mother: “Why are you just standing there like a fool? Hurry up and get in line, or you won’t get a good bed.”

The nudge made Wen Ci’s back tremble a bit. He turned around, not daring to meet his mother’s eyes, and looked at the camphor trees in the distance. He meekly said, “The beds are assigned, so there’s no need to rush. I’ll go over now. You guys can head home first.”

“Can’t we stay and have a meal with you?” Wen Ci’s father, who was standing next to his mother and a head taller, asked.

Wen Ci, whose height allowed him to look his father in the eye, quickly averted his gaze, feeling a bit guilty. “No, it’s okay… You can figure it out yourselves.”

His parents didn’t insist further, simply leaving a message to contact them if needed before turning around and walking away crisply. Wen Ci wiped the fine sweat from his forehead and exhaled.

The afternoon before, there had been quite a commotion in the kitchen, with continuous sounds of panting and clattering noises drifting into his ears. Wen Ci, who had just woken up from a nap, rubbed his eyes and saw his parents engaged in vigorous activity. He was struck like by lightning, unable to react for a long while. The two of them, fully immersed in their activity, didn’t notice that their son had seen everything.

It was good that his parents still had such passion despite their age, and Wen Ci understood, but he couldn’t quite accept it. It was as if he had never been able to fully accept that he wasn’t living in a normal world. It was a world filled with all sorts of sauces and even a hierarchy where the more x (sexual) activity one had, the more superior they were considered.

At first, he didn’t believe it, but as more and more coincidences occurred, he had no choice but to accept the reality. For instance, he could hear strange panting sounds in the hallway whenever he left his house. When he went to buy groceries, he would see people kissing passionately in public. Even in the restroom stalls at the mall, the trash bins were filled with condoms of various colors and flavors.

Was he the only normal person here? Did people here really need x (sexual) activity to survive? Was it to follow the trend and support the national three-child policy? If so, he had nothing to say. Fortunately, human bodies had limited reproductive capabilities and couldn’t lay eggs and hatch them immediately, or else the Earth would explode prematurely.

In any case, Wen Ci had become allergic to this world. He took a deep breath and learned to stay calm. The more he was in such situations, the more he needed to protect himself. Wen Ci clutched his chest, feeling scared, and then returned to reality.

Wen Ci dragged his not-so-light suitcase towards the registration point. Dressed in a loose white T-shirt, cotton trousers with a nice drape, and sports shoes, he looked like an ordinary passerby, yet his tall and slender figure subtly revealed his attractive appearance. Many people on the street couldn’t help but glance at him, and some even took out their cameras to secretly take photos. It was unclear whether it was just Wen Ci’s imagination, but in the past, people would at most chat him up, and in the worst case, harass him. However, after his awakening, he found that people’s gazes around him had become more and more brazen, and their words were increasingly inappropriate.

Wen Ci stood behind a fellow student, deep in thought, still immersed in the contrast between the gazes of passersby before and after his awakening, unable to extricate himself for a long time.

“Hey, can I get your WeChat?” The person in front suddenly turned around, looking fresh and fair, and started to chat him up.

Wen Ci took a small step back. “No, thanks.”

Lu Xuesong looked a bit disappointed and spoke in a coquettish tone, “You’re so pretty. Can’t we at least exchange WeChats?”

Wen Ci had heard this kind of compliment countless times since he was a child. Their pick-up lines seemed to come from the same playbook.

Just like now, standing in the sunlight, Wen Ci’s simple and clean outfit couldn’t hide his superior figure. His delicate and bright skin seemed to glow, like a fragrant snow lily among weeds—beautiful and pure.

Lu Xuesong couldn’t help but take a few extra glances.

Wen Ci put the suitcase in front of him to create some safe distance. “Could you move? There’s no one in front of you now.”

Lu Xuesong turned around and had no choice but to temporarily give up on getting his contact information. He still gave Wen Ci a wink with a smile. “I like you~”

“……?”

Like what?

However, in the next second, Wen Ci saw Lu Xuesong answer a phone call, and his tone was even more coquettish than when he was chatting him up: “I’m in line now. It’s so hot. You have to come out and help me with my luggage later, mua~”

Wen Ci was close enough to hear most of the conversation and guessed that it was probably his boyfriend.

“……”

Ah, this filthy world, can it ever be clean again?

After finally registering his name and rejecting several more people’s attempts to chat him up, Wen Ci successfully made his way to the building of Dormitory No. 1.

He struggled to lift his suitcase over two steps and walked to the dormitory supervisor’s desk, where he signed his name and got the key.

The dormitory was on the fifth floor, and Wen Ci dragged his suitcase all the way up in one breath. As he was about to reach the last step on the fifth floor, the suitcase got stuck and hit the edge of the ceiling, causing him to lose his balance and lean forward uncontrollably.

But in the next second, he didn’t feel any pain from falling, and his hand felt much lighter, as if a weight had been lifted.

His arm was firmly grabbed and slightly squeezed by the other person.

Wen Ci glanced at the guy beside him and awkwardly pulled back his suitcase. “……Thanks.”

As soon as he said that, he looked up and saw the other person’s prominent Adam’s apple on his neck. His gaze gradually moved upward and fixed on his face.

Jiang Yufeng, for the convenience of movement, wore a loose black sleeveless top. There was a damp spot in the middle of his chest, and his biceps were exposed, exuding a strong masculine aura.

Wen Ci lowered his head and noticed that the veins on his arm were twice as thick as others’!

This was the sense of strength from just now when he was lifted up by one hand—full of muscles……

Unlike him, who only ate chicken.

Wen Ci swallowed hard, holding the key in his palm, and was about to speak when he heard the other person’s voice.

Jiang Yufeng said, “You’re welcome.”

His voice was deep and magnetic, with a slight rough texture. Wen Ci touched his ear and felt a little ticklish.

After speaking, Jiang Yufeng pushed open the door to Dormitory 504 and went in. Wen Ci stood there for a moment, realizing that he was also in 504.

Wen Ci dragged his suitcase with both hands and pushed the door open with his body. Jiang Yufeng glanced at him during a break in drinking water, but quickly looked away.

“Hi, pretty baby~”

Wen Ci looked up: “……”

Lu Xuesong greeted him: “We really have a connection.”

Tao Peng stood behind Lu Xuesong, with his short sleeves rolled up to make a tank top style. His skin was dark, and his eyes were bright, looking like a very athletic sportsman.

Before Wen Ci could speak, Lu Xuesong introduced with great interest: “This is my boyfriend, Tao Peng.”

Just as I thought.

You devil, then why did you hit on me!

Wen Ci was nervous for a second, afraid of being seen as strange.

Lu Xuesong squinted and smiled, “Now we can exchange WeChats, right, roommate?”

Wen Ci looked at him, and Lu Xuesong smiled back.

Lu Xuesong keenly noticed a small red mark on his arm. His fair skin made it very obvious. “What happened to your arm?”

Wen Ci looked down and saw a small red circle. He didn’t exercise much, and his body was soft with thin skin that easily left marks. It was probably from Jiang Yufeng’s pinch just now.

“I bumped into something myself.”

Jiang Yufeng glanced at him.

Tao Peng, with his arm around Lu Xuesong’s shoulder, asked in surprise, “You two know each other?”

Lu Xuesong smiled sweetly, “We met in line. I told you he was pretty, right?”

Tao Peng had sized up Wen Ci when he came in, but this time his gaze was even more bold: “Not bad at all.”

Their conversation gave a very strange feeling, as if he were an object being evaluated for its worth.

Wen Ci felt very uncomfortable. After exchanging WeChats perfunctorily, he subconsciously moved to Jiang Yufeng’s side. His bed was also opposite Jiang Yufeng’s, as if creating a safe zone away from the other two. This made him breathe a sigh of relief and feel like the air was much fresher.

Lu Xuesong turned to look at another handsome guy. If Wen Ci was pretty, then this guy was ruggedly handsome, exuding pure male hormones, and his physique looked very impressive.

With a bright smile, he said, “We’re all roommates now, let’s get acquainted.”

Tao Peng felt hostile towards him and remained silent for the moment.

“Jiang Yufeng.”

Lu Xuesong asked curiously, “Which character is ‘Yufeng’?”

“Rising sun and bright moon, the year is about to end.”

Lu Xuesong was taken aback for a moment. “What a literary touch.”

Jiang Yufeng flicked his wristband. His expression was not serious but rather perfunctory. “Copied from the internet.”

For some reason, Lu Xuesong found his attitude charming and whistled flirtatiously.

Tao Peng snorted coldly.

After finishing packing up, Lu Xuesong suggested that the four of them go to have a meal together.

Jiang Yufeng declined his proposal, changed his clothes, and left alone. His retreating figure was aloof and unapproachable, and he seemed to be a loner.

Lu Xuesong shrugged and smiled at Wen Ci, “Then let’s go together, the three of us.”

Wen Ci was still hesitating.

Tao Peng said, “You don’t know where the cafeteria is yet, right? We’ll show you the way.”

Wen Ci had a bit of a poor sense of direction, so having someone to guide him was exactly what he needed. He thought, well, these two haven’t done anything to him, so why be so guarded?

In any case, as long as Lu Xuesong maintained some decency, Wen Ci didn’t mind being friends with him.

Before leaving, Lu Xuesong took the initiative to link his arm with Wen Ci’s, getting closer. “You smell so good. What perfume are you wearing?”

Wen Ci thought he was too forward and pulled his arm away. “I’m not wearing any. You’re just too close.”

“Are you shy?”

“……”

Tao Peng reached out and put his arm around his boyfriend. “Xuesong, stop teasing him.”

Having someone speak up for him, Wen Ci gathered his courage.

Exactly, stop messing with him!!

Otherwise, he would really get angry!

Although Tao Peng seemed to have a slight oily charm, his way of dealing with people seemed acceptable, which could offset that bit of oiliness.

Moreover, he didn’t seem to mind Lu Xuesong’s flirting around, which greatly relieved Wen Ci.

Wen Ci had been hit on by a married man before, and his husband was unreasonable, scolding him with words like “fox spirit” and “homewrecker.”

It was impossible to clear his name even if he jumped into the Yellow River.

But even if Tao Peng didn’t mind, he would stay away from Lu Xuesong in the future to avoid any misunderstandings.

Before even moving into the dormitory, Wen Ci already felt it was going to be tough.

However, applying to change dorms right at the beginning of the school year might not be a good idea… He would ask the counselor later.

After the meal, in order not to continue being the bright, shining third wheel, Wen Ci took the initiative to return to the dormitory. Upon entering, he found Jiang Yufeng already sitting on the chair, playing with his phone.

His shirt collar was unbuttoned, revealing his collarbones and Adam’s apple, with the hint of well-defined pectoral muscles disappearing into his clothes. His expression was indifferent, with an air of abstinence, yet his body exuded a strong sense of sensuality.

For some reason, Wen Ci felt quite fond of him. He thought about the days to come living in the dormitory. Lu Xuesong and Tao Peng were a couple and would definitely stick together, leaving him all alone. It might be better to take the initiative to make friends.

Looking at Jiang Yufeng’s profile, Wen Ci hesitated and spoke up: “Hey, do you want to exchange WeChats?”

Jiang Yufeng had just replied to a message. From the corner of his eye, he glanced over. He had deep-set eyes, long eyelashes, and sharp yet delicate features.

“No, thanks.” Jiang Yufeng wasn’t interested in adding a stranger’s WeChat. College wasn’t high school, and he didn’t think he would have much interaction with this person in front of him.

Well, that was a rejection.

Wen Ci said, “Okay.”

The man had turned him down, but Wen Ci didn’t feel upset or sad at all. Instead, he thought this man was quite interesting and had caught his attention.

Wen Ci thought he must be crazy. Maybe it was because he had been harassed too many times before… (T.T)

Lu Xuesong and Tao Peng went out somewhere and returned to the dormitory just as the lights were about to go out. By then, Wen Ci had already wrapped himself in the quilt and was lying comfortably.

As soon as the lights went off, the dormitory plunged into a quiet, pitch-black darkness.

Tao Peng’s bed was next to Wen Ci’s. When Tao Peng got into bed, both bed frames shook a bit, and then shook twice more.

Wen Ci half-opened his eyes and saw Lu Xuesong climb onto Tao Peng’s bed.

That was normal, since they were a couple.

The dormitory fell silent again. Wen Ci felt the bed was a bit hard and couldn’t sleep well. With his eyes closed, he seemed to be asleep, but in reality, his mind was dancing actively as if it were about to take flight.

“Stop messing around~” Lu Xuesong’s voice was soft, with a slight quiver.

“There’s already moisture.”

“This is the dormitory.”

“They’re all asleep. I’ll be very quiet.”

Wen Ci: “……”

No, I’m not asleep, and you’re not quiet at all.

Then came the A-level scenes and sounds, a double assault on the ears.

The bed frame creaked along with their movements, not too loudly, but Wen Ci was on the verge of a breakdown. Did he have some kind of x (sexual) radar installed on him? Why did he always encounter such awkward situations?

Wen Ci opened his eyes, looking around in confusion, seeking help.

In the next second, Jiang Yufeng suddenly got out of bed. Their movements became a bit quieter, but the heavy breathing was still very noticeable.

Jiang Yufeng went to the bathroom and stayed there for a full half-hour. When he came back, he got back into bed with a normal expression.

He didn’t say a word during the process, but it seemed to serve as a warning to Lu Xuesong and Tao Peng, so that they weren’t as blatant afterward, and the bed frame finally returned to its original quietness.

Wen Ci’s watery eyes peeked out from under the quilt, like two poached eggs with wavy lines.

Oh my gosh, Jiang Yufeng was actually the only normal person here.

Love it, love it.