Chapter 42: Fate, Mysteriously Wonderful

Fortunately, the Guo couple didn't pay much attention to it, as their daughter Guo Jiahui often said incomprehensible childish things at that age. Mr. Guo even scolded Chen Hanxing: "One is enough, you can't finish both."

"Good things come in pairs," Chen Hanxing said with a simple smile.

Guo Zhongyun and Chen Hanxing sat on the sofa chatting casually. Perhaps because it was a private family setting, their conversation became much deeper. It was then that Guo Zhongyun realized Chen Hanxing was quite insightful and had his own plans for university life.

"Do you want to do business or even start a venture?" Guo Zhongyun asked, surprised. 

This was the first time he had heard such a thought from a freshman. Generally, most graduates these days aspired to work in state-owned enterprises, government departments, or foreign companies. Those who went into business did so after accumulating experience.

"I'm planning to start a small business at school. I'll need your guidance, Teacher Guo," Chen Hanxing said modestly.

Guo Zhongyun thought he was just being polite and nodded without saying much, unaware that Chen Hanxing was already setting the stage for something.

"Time to eat!" Mrs. Guo called from the kitchen.

Chen Hanxing voluntarily helped serve the dishes, showing no hesitation or formality.

Mr. Guo took a bottle of Wuliangye from the cupboard and asked with a smile, "Hanxing, how many drinks do you want at lunch?"

"I'll follow Teacher Guo's arrangement."

Mrs. Guo was worried that Chen Hanxing couldn't handle liquor, but Mr. Guo waved his hand, "This kid can drink more than I can. A bottle of baijiu is no problem."

Mrs. Guo's cooking was quite good, and Chen Hanxing didn't hesitate to enjoy the meal. After eating and drinking, he went out to the balcony to smoke a few cigarettes with Mr. Guo. By around 3 pm, he was ready to leave.

While changing his shoes at the entrance, Mr. Guo suddenly called out, "Do you know a girl named Shen Youchu from our class?"

"I know," Chen Hanxing nodded, thinking to himself that not only did he know her, but he would soon be sharing a bed with her.

"Her family situation is not very good. Before the break, Hu Linyu tried to apply for financial aid for her, but it didn't go through. It seems like the Youth League committee blocked it. If you can, please help her out. And if there are any suitable part-time jobs at school, keep an eye on them for her."

After Guo Zhongyun finished speaking and saw Chen Hanxing stunned, he asked, "Is there a problem?"

"No problem at all. I'll take care of it, Teacher Guo. I'm heading back now," Chen Hanxing said. He didn't expect Mr. Guo to have given him such a powerful reason to intervene in Shen Youchu's daily life. Even if Hu Linyu tried to make trouble, he wasn't worried anymore.

After returning to school, the rain had just stopped, and the evening glow spread across the sky like a bright red silk. Chen Hanxing suddenly wanted to call out to both Xiao Rongyu and Shen Youchu and say, "No matter how beautiful the scenery, it's nothing compared to how pretty you two are."

However, as the twilight deepened and darkness took over, reality hit him again.

Xiao Rongyu ignored him, Shen Youchu still had her guard up, and all he had waiting for him were the other single guys in dorm 602.

Some of them brought homegrown specialties, and since Chen Hanxing had already given his Feng goose as a gift to Mr. Guo, he went downstairs to buy a case of beer. The guys sat around eating the specialties, drinking beer, and chatting, drawing in more guys from other dorms.

It became the lively talk of the entire male population of Class 2 in Public Administration. This was the most energetic and carefree time, with everyone talking about their own or others' stories, shamelessly commenting on the girls in class, and a sense of camaraderie quietly forming.

It wasn't until the dorm manager came by to check that the boys reluctantly left. After the lights went out, the buzz of the conversation continued in the dark. Without being able to see faces, someone suddenly started talking about the opposite sex, and soon, the conversation turned to physical topics.

At this point, Jin Yangming suddenly asked, "Has anyone here slept with a woman?"

The question was full of innuendo, pushing the atmosphere to a climax. The dorm fell silent for a moment before Yang Shichao immediately said, "We have to ask Lao Si, he's definitely not a virgin."

Chen Hanxing smiled but didn't admit it, "Why do you suspect me?"

Guo Shaoqiang jumped in, "Come on, admit it, we won't tell anyone."

Even Li Zhennan laughed and said, "Chen Ge, the way you talk to the girls in class, you're definitely experienced."

Jin Yangming also egged him on, "Come on, Lao Si, tell us about it."

"Cough."

Chen Hanxing couldn't avoid it anymore, so he coughed loudly, and the dorm fell silent. Everyone's heart rate seemed to increase inexplicably.

"I'm really a virgin. I haven't even held a girl's hand, but I do have some feelings," Chen Hanxing said, clearing himself of suspicion.

The group was dissatisfied, "Come on, tell us, we're all ears."

"Well, the feeling... I think it can be described in five words."

Chen Hanxing paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Fate, mysteriously wonderful."

"Is that all?" Guo Shaoqiang wasn't satisfied and asked, "How wonderful exactly?"

"It's as wonderfully indescribable as fate, and indescribably wonderful as words. You guys can experience it for yourselves," Chen Hanxing said with a mysterious smile.

His smile sparked laughter in the room, and everyone followed suit, laughing as they didn't really know what they were laughing at. They just felt a sense of playful itch inside.

It was a kind of dreamy, suggestive laughter.

But as they laughed, Chen Hanxing suddenly realized that Dai Zhenyou had been silent the entire time. Curious, he called out, "Lao Dai, Lao Dai, what are you doing?"

Dai Zhenyou replied awkwardly, "I'm here, I'm here."

His voice stammered, and he was panting slightly.

Chen Hanxing thought to himself, what kind of self-control does this guy have? He was doing *that* while chatting.

The others noticed Dai Zhenyou's condition and laughed even harder. Dai Zhenyou cursed, "What are you laughing at? I was just coughing earlier."

He then went to the bathroom, and soon the sound of the shower could be heard.

Chen Hanxing realized it was best to end the conversation. For these single guys, words could easily lead to something more.

When Dai Zhenyou returned, Chen Hanxing said, "Old Dai, remember to wash your duvet and dry it tomorrow. Now, everyone, get some rest. Anyone who talks again has to buy breakfast."

Chen Hanxing's authority had long been established, and even Dai Zhenyou mumbled, "Got it."

The next morning, the dorm woke up to the theme song of "Cold to the End."

"Lao Liu, can you change that damn ringtone? This song is driving me crazy," Yang Shichao said, rubbing his eyes.

"Change it to what? Pick a song and I'll see if I like it," Jin Yangming replied.

Li Zhennan laughed innocently, "Change it to 'Fate, Mysteriously Wonderful.'"

"Hehe, hehe..." 

The boys in dorm 602 exchanged glances and bursts of laughter, their morning grumpiness replaced by a mischievous, playful mood. The early morning sunlight streamed in, signaling another day full of cheeky energy.