131. Moving Out
He Jin had a fever during the days when the rumors were spreading. Because he was not feeling well, he stayed in his dorm and did not notice the rumors.
Although it was human nature to be gossipy, there were still a large number of students in a school like Huaxia University who did not care about the outside world. They only lived in their own world, such as Big Head and Brother Qi who lived opposite He Jin's dorm.
Qin Yang was personally responsible for buying and delivering food. When it was time, he reminded He Jin to take his medicine and sleep. He was as considerate as a filial boyfriend. Hou Dongyan heard something, but under Qin Yang's warning, he did not dare to mention it in front of He Jin. Therefore, when He Jin realized that something was wrong, it was already half a month later.
That day, the counselor called him and asked him to go to the department office. He Jin thought that Teacher Li wanted to talk to him about the postgraduate recommendation and rushed over. Indeed, that was what she wanted to talk to him about.
"Xiao He, what do you think about the postgraduate recommendation?" Professor Li asked straightforwardly.
"I'm still thinking about it." He Jin was a little embarrassed.
"Your results last semester were good. The scholarship has been distributed. Did you receive it? Keep it up. " Teacher Li flipped through the files in her hands and said, "I asked the student council about your situation two days ago. Why did I hear that you haven't done any activities for a long time?"
"Yes, I was a little weak last semester," He Jin said honestly.
"To be honest, when our department selects students for postgraduate studies, we look at their overall qualities. You are very balanced in both aspects, and the school has always thought highly of you. In the future, there won't be any disputes about you staying in school. So, if you decide to apply for postgraduate studies, you still have to continue working as a student. Don't give up …" Teacher Li rambled on, and He Jin was a little distracted.
He Jin suddenly realized that if he stayed in school, he would be interacting with students the most. After all, his job was similar to that of the student council. However, he quit the student council because he was tired of student work. If he chose this path and did something he did not want to do, would there be any meaning to it?
Thinking of this, He Jin wanted to refuse.
As Teacher Li spoke, she suddenly said, "By the way, He Jin, I have something to remind you of."
He Jin stopped thinking and looked at Teacher Li seriously.
Teacher Li's voice was a little soft but her expression was serious. "I heard that you are very close to Qin Yang?"
He Jin's body trembled, and he suddenly had a bad feeling.
"The school doesn't have the right to care about this kind of thing, but society isn't that civilized yet, especially at this critical juncture. There are only a few spots in the entire school, and there are so many pairs of eyes watching. You have to pay more attention to your personal style," Professor Li saw He Jin's pale face and paused for a moment before continuing, "You're all adults, so I won't say some things out loud. It's actually not a big deal. Alright, go back."
…
He Jin thought that "postgraduate recommendation" was the main point of the conversation, but after the conversation, he realized that Professor Li had an ulterior motive. Reminding him to "pay attention" was the main point!
He didn't even know how he walked out of the academy's office. His legs felt like they were filled with lead. The April sun was warm and beautiful, but it was so bright that he couldn't open his eyes.
He guessed that Teacher Li probably knew about these things because of the photos Qin Yang had posted, but he didn't have the heart to blame Qin Yang. After the incident, Qin Yang's concession and apology moved him. He wasn't a person who wouldn't let go of a mistake. He also knew that he would have to face this pressure sooner or later. It just came a little too quickly, so quickly that he couldn't handle it.
Pay attention to your personal style, haha, this was such a serious accusation!
If the person he was dating today was a girl, Teacher Li would definitely not say such things to him. However, when two guys were together, no matter how normal they thought they were, in the eyes of others, they had already been labeled as "abnormal"!
He Jin also wanted to be brave like Qin Yang, but it was too difficult.
Because of his family experience since he was a child, he cared the most about other people's opinions and evaluations of him. He carefully maintained his perfect appearance in front of everyone, for fear that he would go the wrong way or do the wrong thing. Because of this, he was sensitive to every contemptuous, malicious, and prejudiced look.
The counselor's last few words were like a whip that fiercely hit his body and face, making him unable to lift his head.
It wasn't a serious criticism, just a reminder, but it made He Jin recall his childhood experiences — kneeling on the ground and being ruthlessly beaten by that woman with a feather duster. In his ears, he repeatedly recalled those sharp insults of "shameless", "frivolous", "good-for-nothing" … Even though his mother had apologized and he had forgiven her, these labels were like a birthmark, firmly stamped on his body. Every time his behavior deviated a little from the normal path, it would be exposed, tearing his soul and swallowing his perception.
The buzzing sound of his wristband pulled He Jin out of his fear. It was a call from Qin Yang.
"Hello …" He Jin took a deep breath.
"Where are you?" Qin Yang asked from the other end.
Hearing the other person's voice, He Jin calmed down a little. His eyes were a little sore … Qin Yang was his sin, but he was also his salvation.
"Just now in the faculty office, the counselor asked me about a postgraduate recommendation," He Jin said lightly.
"Oh? Have you decided? "Qin Yang asked with concern.
He Jin took a deep breath and looked up at the white sky. "I give up. I want to work directly after graduation."
Although he couldn't be as brave as Qin Yang, He Jin also wanted to work hard to help him take a step forward. Even this small action could cause him to be covered in cuts and bruises.
Qin Yang: "Okay, I will support you no matter what decision you make. Do you want to go out for dinner tonight to celebrate?"
He Jin: "What's there to celebrate?"
Qin Yang laughed softly. "Fool, don't you know that I'm looking for an excuse to treat you to dinner? Your EQ is really low. "
He Jin: "…"
During dinner that night, He Jin pretended to be relaxed and didn't mention the counselor's words at all. Qin Yang beamed with joy as he chatted with him about the interesting things that happened on the tennis court in the afternoon. He also laughed.
After dinner, the two of them coincidentally ran into He Jin's former classmates from the student council. One of them had once regarded He Jin as a competitor, but He Jin had never taken it to heart. When they saw He Jin and Qin Yang, they snickered and were shocked. They even deliberately said loudly, "Wow, I didn't expect them to be this kind of people …"
The two of them heard it. Qin Yang glanced at them coldly, put his arm around He Jin's shoulder, and walked away. After taking two steps, He Jin quietly kept a distance from Qin Yang.
Qin Yang felt very uncomfortable and comforted him dryly. "Don't care what they say."
He Jin lowered his head and grunted … Sigh, he just wanted to have a good relationship, but he inexplicably chose the most difficult path.
The next day, He Jin clearly noticed that many strangers around him were looking at him strangely. In less than two days, he even received a text from Tong Xuan asking what was going on between him and Qin Yang. This time, He Jin didn't have any reason to beat around the bush.
He simply ignored it and ignored the questions and gossip of all the busybodies. At the same time, he called the counselor back and expressed his intention to give up the postgraduate recommendation. Teacher Li routinely expressed her regret but didn't ask him to stay.
On the surface, He Jin and Qin Yang were at peace, but the pressure in his heart was getting greater and greater, and he became more and more silent. The environment around him made him want to escape. He fantasized about hiding with Qin Yang in a place where no one knew them, just like in Snow Village. That way, they could fall in love unscrupulously.
Qin Yang also slowly felt that something was wrong. Every moment he spent alone with He Jin on campus made him feel like he had stolen it. This was too far from his ideal of a passionate love.
Until the end of April, when Qin Yang played the game alone, Wild Crane asked him about his recent situation. Shishui and His Highness Jiu had already told them about Qin Yang and He Jin being together. Qin Yang told them about his recent troubles.
Xian Yun asked curiously, "Why didn't you move out?"
Wild Crane: "Yeah, my brother and I were in university back then, and we lived outside since our sophomore year!"
These two sentences were like enlightenment, waking Qin Yang up in an instant!
That night, Qin Yang went to He Jin's dormitory to discuss this matter with him.
"Move out?" He Jin was a little shocked. This behavior seemed to be beyond his usual thinking.
"Don't you want to live with me?" The two of them were standing at the entrance of the deserted corridor. Qin Yang gently pulled him into his arms and used his other hand to caress his temples. He whispered, "We'll find a house near the school. We'll come to class when we have classes, and we won't have much interaction with our classmates."
He Jin said nervously, "What about the dormitory? There's still rent to rent, right? "
"Let the dormitory be empty. You can put your things here. We'll buy new furniture and cups." When Qin Yang said "quilt," his tone was especially ambiguous. "The rent is at most two or three thousand a month. It's worth it to buy peace and freedom with this money."
Qin Yang wanted to say, "You don't have to worry about the rent," but his previous experience made him smart. He knew that this would hurt He Jin's pride, so he didn't mention it. Seeing the hesitation in He Jin's eyes, Qin Yang further coaxed, "Let's build a home together, a world that belongs to us, okay?"
He Jin's heart was hit by this sentence, and he was extremely moved. He said, "I'll think about it," and returned to the dormitory first.
At night, lying on the bed, He Jin tossed and turned. He was so excited that he couldn't sleep. Because he had been avoiding his surroundings recently, he was especially looking forward to Qin Yang's suggestion … Moving out with his boyfriend was probably the craziest thing he did in university!
The next morning, Qin Yang called He Jin with a nasal voice that he had just woken up. He told He Jin that he had found a house online last night.
It turned out that he wasn't the only one who couldn't sleep. He Jin was speechless. "Why did you start looking so quickly?" Although he was complaining, his tone revealed a hint of excitement.
Qin Yang heard it and seized the opportunity to pester him. "You clearly live below me, but I can only call you every day to say good morning. It's so annoying … In the future, let's live together. I can see you every day when I come."
He Jin blushed and asked, "What about the houses you looked at?"
Qin Yang heard this and secretly laughed. It seemed that He Jin had already agreed. "I picked a few. After class today, I'll contact an agent to look at houses. Do you want to go together?"
"Oh, I'll check the time." Although he said this, when Qin Yang called him in the afternoon, He Jin couldn't wait to follow.
After looking at houses for three days, the two of them picked a one-bedroom unit that was 500 meters away from the east gate of the school. Because it had been renovated and the house was clean, the rent was 500 to 600 yuan more than in the same area. It was 3,800 yuan per month.
He Jin felt his heart ache, but Qin Yang liked it very much. He Jin thought about the 400,000 yuan in his card that hadn't been touched. If he split it with Qin Yang, it didn't seem to be to the point where he couldn't afford the rent.
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