I Will Never Submit to Miss Grim Reaper - Chapter 422

Chapter 422: The Pink Nuo’er is Still Pink When Cut

 

I vaguely remember that it has been several years since I last came to the university campus.

 

My university was quite ordinary, my major was quite ordinary, and my roommates were equally ordinary.

 

I was never a particularly outstanding person. I had no parents and no exceptional talents. Being able to graduate from university in an ordinary manner was already very satisfying to me.

 

Compared to those dormitories where conflicts were frequent, where someone disturbed others’ sleep with late-night calls to their girlfriend, where one person didn’t shower for ten days to two weeks, making the whole dorm smell terrible, or where everyone else didn’t smoke but one person smoked, filling the dorm with smoke and making everyone cough incessantly, my dormitory was very harmonious. At least over four years, we didn’t have any major conflicts.

 

“Thank you, Auntie. I’ll give you some fruits.”

 

Downstairs of one of the male dormitory buildings at this College of Transportation Technology, after getting the dorm supervisor’s permission, I placed a few oranges I had just bought on her desk. I then waved my hand and headed toward the nearby stairs without waiting for her to refuse.

 

“Oh my… You all, giving fruits… Thank you, thank you.”

 

Afterwards, I heard the dorm supervisor’s voice of thanks behind me—clearly, she was very happy.

 

Although this school is located in the Sankyo District of Shenzhen City, it is situated in a very remote area and is considered a typical “technical college,” commonly known as a vocational school.

 

We did a brief investigation into this “Shenzhen Transportation Technical College,” and it offers a variety of majors such as Automotive Technical Services and Marketing, Automotive Testing and Maintenance Technology, New Energy Vehicle Technology, and Automotive Intelligent Technology. There are also programs not closely related to transportation or automotive repair, such as International Business Logistics Management.

 

The school is in a remote location with no popular shopping centers or residential areas nearby. The campus is quite small, feeling only slightly larger than an ordinary high school.

 

Due to its remote location, small size, and average facilities, this school is considered one of the “poorer” vocational schools in Shenzhen City.

 

As a result, it admits very few students each year. There are only a few dormitory buildings, with male dormitories 1, 2, 3, and 4 easily visible upon entering the campus. Based on the information we found, Xiao Mo and I easily located our target dormitory building.

 

One advantage for girls is that they can easily blend into the boys’ dormitory, but the reverse is not possible.

 

When I was in college, I saw many girls entering the boys’ dormitory—mothers bringing food for their children, sisters coming to visit, and girlfriends looking for their boyfriends to go on dates. As long as you explained your reason to the dormitory manager, they generally wouldn’t make things difficult for you.

 

“The robot is coming! Armor-piercing! Cover me, I’m making a call!”

“Can you give me the golden spatula? I just need one more…”

“Smoke, smoke, DD, throw smoke, I can’t turn… What are you doing? I give up, what are you playing at!”

“Who’s got the Zhangba? Don’t hide it…”

“If you dare to invade, you will be utterly defeated!”

“……”

 

Recently, the “Grumpy Old Dragon” who has been defaming the cafe online has been on the fourth floor of this male dormitory building.

 

As I walked up the stairs with Xiao Mo, the sounds of “intense battles” from the boys’ dorms around us made me feel like I was back in my university days.

 

At this time of day, classes that have lessons are already in session. Those without classes have usually finished breakfast and are now getting hyped in their dorms.

 

What do boys do in their dorms in the morning?

Play games.

Only play games.

 

The good and studious kids are all at the library by now, leaving only the internet addicts in the dorms. Even if these guys weren’t internet addicts to begin with and just wanted to sleep in, as soon as their roommates started gaming, it wouldn’t be long before they’d join in the “party.”

 

Xiao Mo and I chose this time to come because everyone is gaming and there are a lot of people in the dorms, making them more approachable.

 

The “Grumpy Old Dragon” is just one of the targets. This person probably gets along well with his roommates. Besides, just because one person from this school behaves badly doesn’t mean the whole school is bad.

 

During our investigation, Xiao Mo and I found out that he has four roommates who know about the cafe. Two of them even visited the cafe once, spent over eighty yuan, had some food and drinks, played with the cats all afternoon, and bought cat food for the “ugliest” hairless cat, Miaomiao and Qiaoqiao.

 

Xiao Mo and Gabriel’s investigation network isn’t strong enough to install surveillance in the dorm to monitor their every move. We can only collect their online comments and actions through big data to deduce their interpersonal relationships.

 

They are in a six-person dormitory, with beds on top and computer desks below, three beds on each side. The “Grumpy Old Dragon” doesn’t seem to have any obvious conflicts with the other roommates. They often play games together, so he should know about the two fans visiting the cafe.

 

Even if he didn’t initially know, based on the personalities and behaviors of the two who visited, they would certainly talk about their visit to the cafe when they got back, mentioning playing with cats, having snacks, and seeing the famous hairless cat.

 

So, the “Grumpy Old Dragon” definitely knows that his roommates have been to the cafe and have given it high praise, yet he still did all sorts of things for money…

 

Initially, Xiao Mo said she would handle it alone, but I knew if she acted alone, it would probably turn into a bloody mess. So, I quickly suggested we go together, which led to the preparations we made over the past few days regarding this “Grumpy Old Dragon.”

 

“Hello!”

 

Reaching the fourth floor, I double-checked the information we had collected about the “Grumpy Old Dragon” and compared the room numbers to make sure we had the right dorm. Adjusting my phone positioned at my navel for a good angle, I stepped forward and knocked on the door.

 

“Excuse me…”

 

For this visit, I specifically bought this “first-person view phone holder” online. It was originally designed for cats, to be strapped around their belly with the camera positioned just below their neck to capture “cat’s eye view” videos.

 

However, the store also sold a version for humans that can be worn on the head. I found that wearing it around the belly worked fine, so that’s how I wore it.

 

The phone holder is black, matching the color of my uniform. Though it was a bit conspicuous hanging around my waist, I crafted a large bow to cover it, leaving only the camera lens exposed. Unless someone looked closely, they wouldn’t notice the phone strapped to my waist.

 

Anyway, I couldn’t wear it on my head since this is a live stream. If I accidentally captured someone’s face and they sued for violating their right to their image, it would be a big problem.

 

“A girl?!”

 

As expected, the moment I knocked on the door, sounds of commotion came from inside the room.

 

Someone seemed to run out from the nearby bathroom, someone climbed from the lower bunk to the upper bunk, and someone started hastily putting on clothes.

 

“Whose girlfriend is it?”

“Baldy, are you dumb? None of us have a girlfriend.”

“Then why is there a girl outside? Did I hear wrong?”

 

Outside, Xiao Mo and I exchanged a glance. I stepped forward again, “Hello, can you open the door, please? Thank you.”

 

“There really is a girl!”

“Is she looking for us?”

“Wait, don’t open it yet. Let me put on some clothes.”

“I’m shaving!”

“They’re coming, they’re coming… Ahem, girls, just wait a minute, three minutes.”

 

Hearing that the people inside had finally understood the situation, I took an earphone out of the bunny backpack behind me, put it in my left ear, then took a large gift box from the bag and stood at the door looking well-behaved.

 

Xiao Mo took the fruit I had just bought downstairs, standing expressionlessly.

 

?New chat message in the livestream: User HKK1 says, are you really going to their door live? This is too exciting.?

?Nuo’er, you two are so bold! You know this is a boys’ dormitory. What if the guys inside are all cafe haters? You can’t just rely on the brothers in the livestream to call the police, can you??

?The previous commenter is overreacting. It’s a law-abiding society now, and Shenzhen City isn’t some remote small town. What could they do in a university dorm? At most, they’ll scare Nuo’er or kick them out.?

?Nuo’er may be naive, but I trust Xiao Mo. She doesn’t seem like the type to take Nuo’er on a risky venture without preparation. With Xiao Mo there, they must be pretty confident about this.?

?Isn’t Shenzhen Transportation Technical College my old university? Embarrassing that my juniors are doing this. If it’s confirmed to be them, I’ll go back next month and have a talk with their counselor about this.?

 

Hearing the continuous notifications from the chat messages in my earphone, I knew our livestream was gaining traction.

 

By now, several “recording boys” were probably preparing to record. Once these recordings or “livestream clips” spread, it would serve as a deterrent. Even if it couldn’t stop all the haters, it could put an end to rumors like “the cafe fails to meet hygiene standards.”

 

“They’re coming, they’re coming. Sorry for the wait!”

 

After waiting outside the dorm for a while, accompanied by the sound of flip-flops slapping against the floor, the dorm door opened with a “click.”

 

“You…”

 

Inside the door stood a tall, muscular young man with a buzz cut, about 1.8 meters tall. He looked at me in surprise and then with delight.

 

“Are you Nuo’er? Yin Nuo’er from the cafe? Are you Xiamo?”

 

“Hello.”

 

Holding the delicate gift box, I said in a gentle tone, “Can we come in?”

 

This young man was one of those who had previously visited the cafe. Although I didn’t remember him, the surveillance footage had recorded him and his friends clearly that day. I easily recognized him when reviewing the footage because he was so noticeably strong, with a square face and a buzz cut, making him very memorable.

 

“Yes, yes!”

 

Hearing me say this, the big guy quickly made way, though he clearly had no idea why Xiao Mo and I were here. “What’s… what’s the occasion today? Or… is it something special?”

 

This boys’ dorm room was fairly clean—not too messy but not particularly tidy either, just average.

 

“Who is it?”

 

As Xiao Mo and I entered, the remaining four guys in the dorm cast curious glances our way.

 

Among these four, two had come with the big guy. One of them I recognized as the person who had previously visited the cafe with him, a small and thin guy, probably around 1.55 meters tall. The other two were one on the bed and the other playing on a computer chair.

 

“Nuo’er? Xiamo?”

 

The small and thin guy soon recognized us, his face flushing with excitement. “Why… why are you suddenly here… Oh my god, our school is so far from yours. How… how did you know about this…?”

 

“Are they the super cute Nuo’er and Xiamo you mentioned before?”

 

A young man wearing glasses asked curiously, “They really are cuter than any girl in our entire school.”

 

“Pffft, how can you compare Nuo’er with the girls from our school?”

 

The big guy turned around, “There’s no comparison, okay? Nuo’er is a little beauty on a national level. Who would dare say someone is prettier?”

 

“We came over this time for a few things.”

 

Once inside the dorm, I placed the gift box with cute bunny ears on top on the table in the middle of the room, which seemed to be meant for such purposes.

 

“This is a small token of our appreciation. Inside are some snacks that Xiao Mo and I made.”

 

As I spoke, I opened the bunny gift box, revealing the strawberry cakes inside to the people in the dorm.

 

“Hey, where’s the other guy?”

 

“Oh, Li Guomu? He just went to the library to read, not long ago.”

 

The tall, buzz-cut youth took out his phone, “Should I call him back?”

 

“No, no need.”

 

I quickly waved my hand, “When he comes back, just give him his share.”

 

I opened the bunny gift box and took out the strawberry cream cakes one by one. “I whipped the cream myself last night, and I made these cakes fresh this morning. The strawberries are also fresh!”

 

Six small cakes, if sold individually, could fetch around ten to twenty yuan each, making the total worth about a hundred yuan. This amount is quite substantial for a gift, showing thoughtfulness without appearing stingy.

 

“And these fruits, Xiao Mo and I bought them from the fruit shop downstairs. Since we didn’t know what you liked, we got a bit of everything.”

 

Next, I had Xiao Mo place the oranges, grapes, and bananas we bought on the table. I subtly glanced at the young man who hadn’t spoken since we entered. His bed was near the bathroom, and his computer was on, displaying some game running on auto-battle mode.

 

“This… this is too much.”

 

Seeing all the things Xiao Mo and I brought, the big guy with the buzz cut seemed a bit flustered. “Are you holding some kind of event?”

 

“Sort of,” I said with a smile, nodding.

 

“We also wanted to do a follow-up visit regarding your previous visit to the cafe. If you have any comments or suggestions about the cafe, or about Xiao Mo and me, feel free to share.”

 

“Comments?”

 

The guy with the buzz cut still seemed puzzled, “So… are you randomly sampling for interviews, or is this for everyone?”

 

I didn’t directly answer his question but spoke cheerfully, “I’m the manager now!”

 

“Huh?”

 

“Yeah, I’m the manager now, so I have to work hard,” I said with a smile.

 

“Our previous manager, Sister Ouyang, was transferred elsewhere, and I was elected as the new manager by vote. So, I thought of coming here to conduct a survey. You guys have visited our cafe, right? Do you have any feedback? Anything you’re not satisfied with?”

 

With this response, I completely sidestepped the buzz-cut guy’s question about why we came to their dorm. But I was sure that after hearing my explanation, he probably wouldn’t mind anymore.

 

“Oh, wow! So you’re the manager now!”

 

Sure enough, the buzz-cut guy was delighted after hearing my words.

 

“No wonder! Congratulations! As for feedback, I don’t really have any. It was my first time dining at such a luxurious restaurant. I initially thought I’d be charged a fortune, but the prices were similar to most places, and the environment was really nice. Plus, there were cats and cute girls…”

 

After a brief thought, he nudged the small guy next to him. “Maybe you should ask him?”

 

“I don’t have any feedback either, none at all!”

 

The small guy raised his hand, “I’m not just saying this casually. Actually, I’m your fan. I’ve watched every video your official account has posted, liked them all, and even supported with coins. Honestly, I was planning to visit again this weekend if I had no classes. But here you are, visiting our school! Nuo’er… Nuo’er, you and Xiao Mo are internet celebrities now. If word gets out that you visited our dorm, we… our dorm might become a celebrity dorm.”

 

“He’s telling the truth,” the buzz-cut guy added excitedly.

 

“We really are your fans. It’s like that… what’s it called…. Our fan filter is too strong, we can’t come up with any suggestions.”

 

Then, he seemed to notice the young man sitting aside, playing a computer game without saying a word or daring to look over. He walked over immediately, “Still playing that old game? Everyone’s here because of the girls, can’t you at least welcome them?”

 

This young man had a very ordinary appearance, perhaps a bit ‘creepy’. His beard looked like it hadn’t been shaved for many days, and his thin face gave him a somewhat ‘hollow’ look.

 

And this person was the “Grumpy Old Dragon” that Xiao Mo and I were looking for today.

 

“Oh…”

 

The “Grumpy Old Dragon,” who was forcibly pulled up by the buzz-cut guy, avoided eye contact with Xiao Mo and me, “Hello.”

 

“Are you kidding me? These are the hottest internet celebrities in Shenzhen City right now.”

 

The buzz-cut guy seemed displeased and picked up one of the small cakes, “Look, there’s a blessing message written by Nuo’er on it. Someone brings homemade cakes to visit us, and this is your attitude?”

 

“Why didn’t you at least inform us before coming?”

 

The small guy beside him looked around their messy dorm room, feeling embarrassed, “This is so awkward, our dorm isn’t even clean, it’s… a mess. Both of you are girls, and…”

 

“We did notify you beforehand!”

 

I clasped my hands together in a praying gesture and then tilted my palm to the left, shifting my gaze towards the “Grumpy Old Dragon.”

 

“We added him on WeChat a few days ago and told him we were coming today.”

 

Then, I walked up to the young man, blinked innocently, and said in a naive tone, “How about this, big brother? Could you open your WeChat and check our chat history?”

 

“……”

 

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