Chapter Twenty-Three Roommate

  At night, after returning to the dormitory, Lu Li chose a bed by the window, made his bed and fell fast asleep. He had been running around at school for so long that he felt very tired too.

  The next morning, Lu Li got up early, sorted out some miscellaneous daily necessities, and then swept the somewhat messy dormitory.

  Since there was no book or anything, Lu Li's desk looked relatively empty with nothing on it. At this moment, Lu Li suddenly remembered that he hadn't bought a computer and had no way to update.

  Now Lu Li doesn't have much money left except for tuition fees, let alone buying a computer, he even has to be frugal with food. Although the rewards from YY book friends are not small, at least they will only be paid out on September 15th, so Lu Li is currently penniless.

  "Ah, I'll go to the internet cafe first and update the last chapter. As for the new book, I'll buy a computer after receiving the manuscript fee." Lu Li muttered to herself, then took her ID card and a U-disk out of the dormitory, went outside the school to find an internet cafe, spent some time online, explained the situation to Editor Gu Feng, and updated the final chapter of "Fantasy City".

  After sending out the last chapter, Lu Li felt a little melancholy.

  "The Illusory City" was not a long story, and even if Lu Li controlled the update speed every day, it would have been finished in just over a month. Lu Li felt like he had lost something, although strictly speaking, this wasn't his original work. Although he would still start new books in the future, facing the completion of his first book, Lu Li suddenly felt a little downhearted.

  Lu Li didn't know that the reason he had such a feeling was because of the support from his book friends. If it weren't for the support of his book friends, if it weren't for the generous rewards from people like Mosquito, "Fantasy City" would still be shining brightly, but the help from people like Mosquito also truly moved Lu Li.

  Thoughts surged, after Lu Li published the finale, he once again released his second one-shot chapter.

  "The Phantom City" has finally come to an end, and I feel a sense of emptiness in my heart, as if I've lost something. Although I'll continue writing books in the future, this feeling is still so strong. Sitting in front of the computer with countless thoughts, yet not knowing where to start. To all the book friends who have accompanied "The Phantom City" on its journey, thank you for your support. As a newcomer, I'm grateful beyond words. "The Phantom City" was able to achieve its deserved success thanks to your support.

  Regarding my new book, I already have some drafts and even the entire book has been thought out, but I apologize that it may take half a month before it can be released. Because school has started, I've also started university, and just registered yesterday. My family's financial situation isn't very good, so I didn't buy a laptop to bring to school. The manuscript fee won't be paid until half a month later, so even if I buy a computer then, it'll still be half a month later.

  Today's finale was also posted from an internet cafe. Going to university will probably mean more things to do, but I'll give my drafts to the editor, so updates won't be delayed. However, interacting with book friends may become less frequent. Here, I want to apologize to all the book friends who have been supporting me. I'll try to make time to interact with everyone as much as possible.

  I won't be online for half a month, and we'll meet again when my new book is released. I'm waiting for you all!

  After finishing this chapter, Lu Li finally let out a breath and felt a bit better. Lu Li settled the bill, left the internet cafe, bought some lunch to eat, and then strolled around the school area.

  The campus of Hua Xia Music Academy is not located in the city center, but rather a bit far from it. However, this doesn't matter because right outside the school there's a commercial street affectionately called "Fallen Street" by the students of Hua Xia Music Academy.

  This commercial street is quite long and prosperous, no less than a general business district. There are all kinds of things for sale on the street, food, clothing, daily necessities, everything you need. Of course, there are also KTVs, bars, internet cafes and other entertainment venues. In addition, this is an art college, so in addition to these, there are many musical instrument stores and a large number of training institutions.

  These two days are just the time for freshmen to go to school, so the streets are exceptionally lively, and everywhere is filled with faces full of youthful spirit, buying some daily necessities on the street.

  When Lu Li arrived, his mother had already prepared all these things for him, so he didn't have anything to buy. He just wandered aimlessly on the street, feeling a sense of familiarity and strangeness.

  After walking the entire street, Ludi gained a certain understanding of the location of some shops and it was already past 3 o'clock. Ludi didn't continue to stroll around, but instead returned along the original route, heading towards the dormitory.

  The dormitory assigned to Lu Li is on the second floor, numbered 203.

  Lu Li was taken aback when he reached the dormitory door, because the lock on the door wasn't locked. Then Lu Li's heart relaxed a bit, it seemed that his roommate had arrived.

  Lu Li pushed open the door and walked in, only to see that there were already three people in the dormitory, chatting with each other. It seemed they had become somewhat familiar with each other.

  The three people heard the sound of the door opening and turned their heads to see who was coming. When they saw Lu Li walking in, all three of them were taken aback.

  The tallest one among them came back to his senses and smiled at Lu Li, saying: "Looks like you're the first one to arrive in the dormitory, brother."

  "Hello everyone, I'm Lu Li, from Huaqing City, and I'm a freshman in the vocal music department."

  "Hello, I'm Takashi Kōmori, from Hakkei City. I'm a freshman in the Instrumental Music Department." The tall boy who had first greeted Rikka listened to her introduction and also introduced himself.

  The two people next to him also reacted and introduced themselves one after another. Lu Li also knew that the person with ordinary looks and wearing glasses was named Wu Chuan, from Hua Han City, majoring in composition. The other person, who looked the most handsome, was named Cao Jinping, a local of Hua Jing City, majoring in vocal music, the same major as Lu Li.

  Several people were standing, Lu walked out of the door and said: "You guys don't have to stand up, this is too formal. From now on, we're all brothers, so let's not be so distant."

  "Right, right, we're all brothers." The others also responded in succession. Although everyone comes from different places, they also hope to be recognized by others and have a common language with others without being excluded.

  And now everyone is not involved in some interest relationships in society, so the relationship at this time is also the most pure and beautiful, Lü Lì also attaches great importance to such feelings.

  "Lü Lì, you're from Huá Qìng City, aren't you? The beauties of Huá Qìng are famous, come tell us, is it really like that?" Wú Chuān, who was wearing glasses and looked very ordinary, asked with sparkling eyes as soon as he sat down.

  "Huaqing has many beautiful girls, but this rumor is probably exaggerated. After all, it's impossible to guarantee that every girl is a beauty. Of course, there are definitely many beauties. Let me tell you...". Lu Li heard this question and saw the other two handsome guys looking at him with expectation, so he started talking enthusiastically in order to build good relationships with these brothers who would be together for the next four years.

  As expected, after a few people started talking, the slight sense of unfamiliarity disappeared, and they became familiar with each other, chatting freely. While Lu Li said a sentence at the beginning, afterwards it was mostly the other three people talking, and Lu Li was mostly listening, occasionally inserting a few sentences.

  "Brothers, it's time for dinner now. As the host, I'll treat you to this meal tonight. Let's not part until we're drunk." Said Cao Jinping, the most handsome among the four, as they chatted till nightfall.

  "Alright, let's go beat up the local tyrant! Let's go, brothers!" shouted Takagi, the tallest and most energetic of the group.

  Lu Li and Wu Chuan also smiled at each other, stood up, since someone has invited the guests, why bother to pretend. Brothers are like this, it's more interesting, pushing back and forth will affect each other's feelings.

  "Since we are brothers, we should also rank our seniority. I'll go first, I was born in March 1992 and this year I've already turned 19 years old." After a few cups of wine, Gaomu stood up and proposed.

  "Counting the years, I'm from December 1992, still a few months shy of 19, younger than Takagi by a few months." Cao Jinping said, following closely after Takagi.

  "Hey, I'm also from '92, and it's still July, looks like I won't be the oldest anymore, what a pity!" Cao Jinping said, then Wu Chuan said with an air of pretentiousness.

  His sentence directly caused dissatisfaction from Takagi and Cao Jinping, with both of them punching Wu Chuan in the face, followed by a burst of laughter and insults.

  "That's probably the youngest I've been, May 1993." After hearing all three of them report their birthdays, Lu Li rubbed his nose and said somewhat gloomily.

  "Alright, it's settled then. From now on, Takashi, you're the eldest, Wu Chuan, you're the second, I'm the third, and Lu Li, you're the fourth." After Lu Li finished speaking, several people smiled kindly before Cao Jinping spoke seriously.

  Seeing Cao Jinping's face turn serious, the others also put away their smiling faces and nodded heavily. Many years later, when the world-renowned four-man band recalled those days, the wine they drank in order of seniority was still the most unforgettable memory for them.

  "Brothers, let's make a deal. From now on, you can just call me Ali, okay? 'Lao Si' doesn't sound that good." Lu Li said with a bitter face after drinking two cups of wine.

  "It's better this way, Ali can get used to it." Lao Da Gao Mu and Lao San Cao Jinpeng both nodded in agreement.

  "Hey, I also can't be called Lao Er, after all the title of Lao Er... or else change it?" Wu Chuan on the side said with a bitter face, imitating Lu Li.

  "No way!" However, Wu Chuan's request did not receive such good treatment, and together with Lu Li, the three of them replied in unison.

  The three of them finished speaking, looked at each other, and burst out laughing, leaving Wu Chuan to awkwardly make a pitiful expression like a wronged wife, which made the others get goosebumps.

  This evening is unforgettable, also pure, and more **.

  Several people clinked their cups together one after another until they all got drunk and stumbled back to their dormitory.

  Lu Di, who had experienced eating and drinking with his friends before, had decided not to drink so much tonight, but he couldn't resist the persuasion of his friends and ended up being drunk unconscious.

  And this was also the most Lu Li drank after that time, except for the day of his big wedding, Lu Li never drank so much again, of course these are also later stories.

  Tonight is a wonderful yet unforgettable night for the four of them, and as for YY, tonight will also be an extraordinary one.

  PS: Thank you for your generous reward and recommendation and evaluation votes. I owe you a chapter, no draft available, sorry about that, will make it up over the weekend.