The uproarious forum incident gradually faded from everyone's view after contributing the last two pieces of gossip.

Gossip One:

It is said that one day, a male student from a certain department encountered the legendary scandal protagonist in the dormitory building. In his excitement, he risked his life to ask, "What do you think about the things on the forum?"

It is said that Nai Shawn looked at him and threw down six words: "Having is better than not having."

These six words don't seem like much at first, but upon closer thought, they are both clever and sharp. Clever in easily distancing himself from Bella Vivian, and sharp, especially for girls, the more you think about it, the more biting it becomes...

As a result, everyone's attention was diverted, and they all went to study how Chanel Love and Mr. C "didn't have."

Some even saw through the phenomenon to the essence, concluding that the reason Chanel Love attacked Bella Vivian was, in the end, because she herself didn't have.

In a way, he really got to the truth.

When Erica heard this gossip, her focus was different from others. She was curious: "Vivian, how does your great god know you 'have'? Did he hug you?"

Vivian: "..."

Erica, you also got to the truth...

Gossip Two:

It is said that one day, Nai Shawn and Carl Cao met on the basketball court.

It is said that Carl Cao took the initiative to provoke, "Some say that if you lose in love, you win on the court. Why don't we try?"

It is said that Nai Shawn remained calm, his words sharp, replying, "I don't mind making you feel even more disappointed."

It is said that after several rounds, Carl Cao unfortunately felt even more disappointed.

Vivian always doubted the authenticity of this gossip because the great god never mentioned it in front of her, and she was too embarrassed to ask.

Until much later, one day, the two of them saw Carl Cao from afar, and Nai Shawn suddenly smiled and looked at Vivian: "From childhood to now?"

Vivian was stunned for a moment, then immediately replied solemnly: "No, he just handed me a flyer once."

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The last few days of Vivian's sophomore year passed by in a rush. After finishing the last exam, as soon as Vivian left the exam room, she saw Nai Shawn waiting outside.

It seemed like he had been waiting for a long time. Nai Shawn was sitting on a bench under the shade of a tree, reading a book.

Vivian ran over, her forehead slightly sweaty: "When did you get here?"

Nai Shawn closed the book and looked up: "Just arrived."

Vivian didn't quite believe him, but she didn't press further: "After the exam, we had a class meeting about the summer internship. I texted you using Sally's phone."

Nai Shawn smiled and said nothing.

As Vivian spoke, her mood began to sink.

Summer vacation was coming soon.

It was supposed to be a happy thing, but this year's summer vacation seemed particularly unhappy. Vivian swung her bag: "Let's go to the library first."

Returning the reference books used for the exam, Vivian borrowed a few more books on programming to study over the summer. With Nai Shawn around, choosing books was certainly more efficient.

"This version isn't good." Nai Shawn took two books from her hand and put them back on the shelf. "I'll bring you some from home tomorrow."

"Oh," Vivian nodded, "Make sure they're beginner-friendly, not too difficult."

Most of sophomore year was still foundational courses, with the real professional courses starting in junior year. The great god mustn't choose books based on his level.

"Don't worry, I can guide you remotely." Nai Shawn said casually while browsing the bookshelf to help her choose books.

Vivian stood on tiptoe to put a book back, realizing that her previously heavy heart seemed to lighten again.

Sigh~~~

The ups and downs of emotions are really exhausting.

As they left the library, Nai Shawn's phone rang. He answered, and after a few words, he said, "Got it, we'll be there soon."

Then he looked at Vivian: "They're waiting for us at the restaurant."

Vivian then remembered that today was the day to have dinner with the great god's roommates.

The dinner was at Heavenly Fragrance Residence.

The location was chosen by Monkey Wine, and Nai Shawn made it clear that they could splurge, so they didn't hold back. But honestly, for guys, it doesn't really matter what they eat, as long as there's enough beer.

Nai Shawn's dorm had six people in total: the eldest, the third, the fourth to the seventh. The second was avoided because it reminded people of a certain evil organ, so no one wanted to take that title. The eldest and the seventh didn't play online games, so Vivian didn't know them, but they were all easy to get along with, and soon everyone was familiar.

Except for Monkey Wine who stayed for graduate school, the others were already working. The reason they still stayed in the dorm was, of course, to take full advantage of the school's benefits, as their jobs were all around the school, making it very convenient.

Attending such a gathering for the first time, sitting next to Nai Shawn, Vivian felt a bit awkward. However, with George Yu and the others around, it was really hard to maintain that awkwardness = =

After a few rounds of drinks, the guys started talking more, gossiping and revealing secrets.

The eldest said, "Little junior sister, our third brother is in his first relationship, holding a girl's hand for the first time. You have to treat him well. It's not easy for us in the computer science department to find a wife."

Vivian nodded appreciatively, internally thinking, your third brother doesn't seem like it's his first time holding hands at all.

Mozar Ta's revelations had a strong personal style.

"Sister-in-law, I wasn't lying to you last time. Really, someone confessed to the third brother."

"Said it was for a performance, but everyone knows what the real intention was."

"It was that Mona, Mona..."

"She called the third brother again yesterday!"

Mozar Ta was speaking in a disjointed and incoherent manner after drinking, but it didn't hinder understanding. Vivian widened her eyes, waiting for his follow-up...

However...

He tilted his head and passed out.

The seventh brother explained, "Not bad, this time he drank a whole bottle before passing out."

Vivian was speechless! You can't just reveal half of the gossip.

Turning to look at the person involved, Nai Shawn had also drunk quite a bit, but his expression was normal, his eyes clear. Facing Vivian's questioning gaze, he calmly said, "She said she had something to explain to me."

Could it be about Chanel Love? But why explain to the great god...

"And then?"

"There was no 'then'."

Witness number one, Monkey Wine, leaned over and said, "Sister-in-law, the third brother is a killer."

Witness number two, George Yu, nodded: "Too ruthless, too ruthless, one sentence and she's done."

The eldest brother lamented: "How can you treat a girl like this? It's not easy for us in the computer science department to get a girl's phone call."

The seventh brother disagreed: "The third brother has always been like this."

Mozar Ta snored in agreement.

...

Vivian shed tears on the side. They babbled for so long, what exactly did the great god say!

George Yu asked: "Sister-in-law, can you guess what the third brother said?"

Vivian thought about the great god's style for a while and uncertainly said: "Uh, did he ask her... who are you?"

...

...

After a moment of speechlessness.

Monkey Wine, sitting next to Vivian, moved a little further away in awe.

Mozar Ta's snoring sound sensibly quieted down.

Nai Shawn held his wine glass and smiled slightly.

Vivian looked at their "you're too ruthless" expressions, feeling innocent. Isn't this a normal response? Who doesn't ask 'who are you' when receiving a call from an unfamiliar number!

"Speaking of which, is that Mr. C the campus belle Mona?

"Most likely."

The seventh brother said: "Third brother, that Chanel Love or something whatever, hack her computer. It's the end of the semester, there must be papers in there. If you hack it, hehe..."

Vivian had a black line, remembering George Yu and the others' tradition of hacking computers and selling wives, it really was a dorm with a similar style.

Nai Shawn glanced at him: "One must have class."

The seventh brother was annoyed: "What do you mean!"

Monkey Wine quickly added fuel to the fire: "He's saying you have no class."

The seventh brother was frustrated: "So we're just going to let the forum thing go?"

George Yu looked down on him: "You've known the third brother for a while, how can you not understand his character."

The seventh brother slurred: "What character?"

George Yu: "He's often not human."

Nai Shawn sighed and explained to Vivian: "They've had too much to drink."

Vivian continued to nod appreciatively, internally: Actually, I think so too...

Having a meal with this group of people was really enjoyable, just that holding back laughter was quite difficult. Moreover, from the interaction between the great god and his roommates, Vivian seemed to understand him a bit more. No wonder the great god was popular among the guys, it wasn't without reason.

The topic of the forum wasn't continued, and after drinking enough, everyone started to devour the food. Towards the end, there wasn't enough food.

Monkey Wine complained to the eldest brother who was responsible for ordering: "Why did you order so little."

The eldest brother was aggrieved: "It's not easy for us in the computer science department to eat with a girl, we have to maintain some image."

"Sister-in-law isn't a girl, she's so fierce in the game that everyone thinks she's a man. Besides, girls are our effective resources to strive for. Since sister-in-law is with the third brother, she's considered the third gender. What image are you maintaining!"

George Yu called the waiter, "Add more dishes! Spicy boiled beef, spicy shrimp, and a chopped pepper fish head, spicy chicken, make it spicy, the spicier the better!"

The eldest brother stopped him: "Don't order all spicy, the third brother can't eat it."

George Yu shouted: "He's treating us, who cares if he can eat it or not. Make it spicy."

The last three words were directed at the waiter.

Vivian was noting down George Yu's account in her mind when she was surprised to look at Nai Shawn.

The great god can't eat spicy?

Impossible! He clearly ate the spicy fish that day without even frowning!

"You..."

Nai Shawn calmly shook his head: "I can't."

Vivian was stunned.

After dinner, Mozar Ta was revived under Monkey Wine's violent shaking, and everyone discussed what to do next. George Yu and the others didn't like karaoke, so they found a quiet club to play snooker.

Vivian had never played this before, but once Nai Shawn taught her, she got the hang of it, her posture extremely standard. Although her aim was still lacking, she clearly found the knack.

The eldest brother and the seventh brother's appreciation for Vivian skyrocketed: "A technical player, definitely a technical player, has potential." The eldest brother patted Nai Shawn's shoulder, "Remember to bring your sister-in-law out when playing in the future."

Nai Shawn looked at Vivian's standard posture, deeply feeling that he had miscalculated, marking the eldest brother's suggestion with a heavy cross in his heart—absolutely not bringing her!

However, having a pool table at home was a good idea.

The group played until after ten, still not satisfied, but there was no choice. Although Vivian had finished her exams, there was still a curfew, so she had to go back. Nai Shawn timed it with the curfew and sent her to the dormitory building.

Withdrawing her hand from his, Vivian didn't go up immediately, there were still a few minutes left, and there was something she hadn't asked.

"You can't eat spicy, why didn't you say anything when we went for spicy fish last time?"

Thinking about it made her regretful, it seemed like they ordered all spicy dishes that day, even the spicy fish was the spiciest.

Nai Shawn said indifferently: "It's okay, I can adapt to the person."

Vivian was still regretful: "Not eating spicy isn't a big deal, you don't have to accommodate me like this."

Taking the bag with several thick books from his hand, Vivian thought of more.

"You really don't have to do so much for me."

Vivian said softly.

She never thought that one day, this person would help her queue for meals, carry hot water bottles, wait for her after class, buy snacks... these things, they don't seem suitable for him to do.

Although she liked it.

But to enjoy it as a matter of course would make her uneasy.

The summer night was quiet, only the sound of the wind rustling the leaves above.

"Vivian."

Nai Shawn suddenly called her name, looking at her, his gaze more serious than ever, "This is my first time interacting with a girl, often not knowing what to do, but at least, what others can do, I must also do."

Vivian looked at him, stunned.

The stars were bright, the lights were bright, but at this moment, she only saw the starlight in his eyes.

The 'others' he mentioned, could it be those boys in the school who, due to the male-to-female ratio, couldn't find a girlfriend, and once they did, they treated them with utmost care?

So, the great god's goal was to be the school's unique 'twenty-four filial boyfriend'?

Vivian pursed her lips, not knowing why, she suddenly wanted to smile, but her eyes felt a bit warm. She lowered her head to hide it, telling herself: Hey, don't be so sentimental.

The tranquility of the summer night quietly spread.

It wasn't until the dormitory aunt called out that Vivian raised her head: "Log into the game when you get back."

Vivian said: "I have something to give you."

Vivian quickly ran upstairs, turned on the computer, and logged into the game. The equipment had been made some time ago, originally not in a hurry to give it to him, but now she really wanted to give it.

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