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    Chapter 17

    Xia Yize was woken up by the alarm clock in the morning. He sat up straight and was still a little confused. Maybe he was a little undercover. One day he got up early to go to the print shop and was grateful to Qi Ge for introducing him to the job.

    He felt pain in his shoulders when he moved. He had never experienced such hardship before. Even if he was forced to run away from home, he would not have to sell his labor force with Qingqing’s help.

    But when I think of Qingqing, the two of them almost grew up wearing the same pants. When they drank too much, they worshiped under a tree on the roadside and swore that they would share blessings and share hardships.

    Now that he has a home and cannot return, Qingqing is also forced to hide out, all because of the scumbag.

    He is not simply an undercover agent, he is trying to judge the scumbag on behalf of justice, he is enduring hardships before realizing his great cause, and he is trying to protect the conscience of all mankind.

    After Xia Yize’s brainwashing was completed, the time was reduced by five minutes. He didn’t even have time to eat, but he still couldn’t mess up his clothes and hairstyle.

    He hurried all the way to school and passed by the classroom, which was already full of students. The teacher stood on the podium waving chalk. Qi Ge must be working now.

    Xia Yize felt that he was walking among the hard-working people. Different from the joy of being tipsy in the bar, this feeling was like taking a sip of mineral water in the desert and not experiencing the sweetness without trekking.

    Xia Yize, who had been baptized by the morning light, rushed to the printing office full of energy. As soon as he walked in, the wall clock on the wall ticked to nine o’clock.

    The boss had already thought about how to deduct money for being late. Xia Yize stepped in. He said a little disappointedly: “Come on, we are too busy printing here.”

    Although it was only nine o’clock, the printing office was packed with people. Xia Yize started working as soon as he walked in, changing paper, counting money, and collecting money.

    The hum of the printer and the voices of people coming and going were amplified in the small room. Surrounded by the noise at 360 degrees, Xia Yize still had to do math.

    The prices for single-sided printing, double-sided printing, color printing, and black and white printing are all different. He, who is not good at math, has two heads on one side, and the yang energy he absorbed just now is consumed at the speed of light.

    While he was changing paper, the printer jammed again. Xia Yize squatted there for a long time and took out a piece of paper.

    The mouse next to him was ripped off the ground with a crash, “Why did you jump in line? Didn’t you see someone waiting for a long time?”

    “I’ve been waiting for a long time. What’s wrong with the paper jam over there? I was using the printer next to me. Everyone is here first, and I logged in first. Why do you think I jumped in line? Look at where the line is.”

    There is no way to queue in this small place, so everyone forms a circle and consciously comes first, first served.

    Someone next to me couldn’t wait: “Stop arguing, you can finish printing in this time.”

    The student who spoke up first was criticized for being preempted. To put it more seriously, “First come, first served. I was the one who came to the computer first, and he was waiting for the other one.”

    After a stalemate, Xia Yize hurried up and said, “The paper jam here has been repaired. Come here, time is precious, fight quickly!”

    The student was arranged by Xia Yize to sit down at a computer. The printer buzzed again. He had been busy all morning and had not eaten in the morning. He felt weak for a while.

    However, there were more people printing after school at noon. Since he came, the boss had gone out to take some time off. At this time, he didn’t know where he was. He made two calls but didn’t answer. Xia Yize sent him a message, saying that I am going to eat in half an hour. If you don’t come back, I will lock the door.

    Ten minutes later, the boss wandered back and said, “You young people, it doesn’t matter if you eat a little later. You go ahead and I’ll watch the store. I’ll go eat after you finish.”

    Xia Yize will not be PUA. It is natural for him to eat and get off work at the same time. He was so busy in the morning that his boss was nowhere to be seen, and he was expected to forget all sleep and food for two thousand yuan.

    There are three canteens in the school. He went to the one closest to Qi Ge’s office. There were a lot of people after school, so he found a window with the largest queue, ordered a set meal, and finally found a seat.

    Before using his chopsticks, Xia Yize resisted his hunger and took a photo of Qi Ge. He also chose a gourmet filter. The braised pork looked rosy in color and the rice grains were plump.

    Xia Yize tried to lure the snake out of its hole with delicious food. He took a bite of the braised pork and forgot all about Qi Ge. It was so delicious. No wonder so many people lined up.

    Qi Ge didn’t reply until he finished eating, which was expected.

    As soon as Xia Yize returned to the printing club, his boss assigned him a task, “A classmate has sent three documents. You print and bind them and send them to him.”

    Not letting him sit idle for a minute, Xia Yize said listlessly, “Where are you sending me?”

    “Pharmaceutical laboratory in Building 3.” The boss asked him to look at the order records.

    Xia Yize suddenly became more energetic. Isn’t this Qi Ge’s laboratory building? Taking a closer look, he found that the student who placed the order was Luo Hao.

    There were not many people at this time, so as soon as the printer became free, he started printing actively, and even the boss didn’t bother him again.

    After printing, Xia Yize went to the laboratory building without any delay.

    When he arrived at the entrance of the laboratory, Xia Yize took a look inside. Everyone looked busy in the two rows of experimental benches. He stretched his neck and looked for a long time, but could not find Qi Ge. In line with the principle of not disturbing scientific researchers and contributing to mankind, he sent a message to Luo Hao at the door.

    When Luo Hao came out, he was still wearing a white coat, “Thank you, I am too busy in the afternoon, otherwise I would go to the store to print.”

    Xia Yize quickly said: “It doesn’t matter. You can just send a message from now on and I will send it to you.”

    He wished he had the opportunity to come several times a day. Xia Yize couldn’t help but ask: “Is Teacher Qi in there too?”

    Luo Hao didn’t seem to feel anything wrong with his question, “Teacher Qi went out and should be back soon.”

    Just as he was talking, Qi Ge came up from the corner of the stairs. Xia Yize caught it immediately with his peripheral vision, as if he had specially installed a radar to target Qi Ge.

    Not only did this man have long legs, a slim waist, and a good figure, but he also had an outstanding temperament. He was like a precision instrument, rigorous down to the smallest unit of measurement, and so cold that he could not be affected by a trace of human affection.

    It wasn’t until he got closer that Xia Yize noticed that there was another person beside him. That person looked a few years older than Qi Ge. His figure and appearance were not as outstanding as Qi Ge’s, but he gave people an approachable feeling.

    The man looked at the document in Luo Hao’s hand and said with a smile: “The printing club’s business is really extensive now. I will also tell the classmates in the laboratory about the good news when I get back. The printing club has a handsome errand boy.”

    Qi Ge looked at the smiling Xia Yize, turned to Luo Hao and said, “You can set up a group with Teacher Sun’s laboratory, and we will send you the printout once you have it.”

    Sun Yuanyang responded and said, “You are still thoughtful.”

    Luo Hao could tell that Qi Ge was clearly protecting Xia Yize. In the past, he would not have bothered with such trivial matters. Xia Yize was looking at Qi Ge without hesitation at all. Just now he asked where Qi Ge had gone. There were really flaws all over his body.

    Sun Yuanyang looked at the time and said, “There will be classes later, I’ll leave first.”

    Before leaving, he smiled at everyone, including Xia Yize on his side.Xia Yize also nodded, and couldn’t help but sigh, Qi Ge should be surrounded by such well-educated people who make people feel like spring breeze.

    The printed documents were also sent over. Xia Yize had no reason to stay here. In front of his students, he couldn’t show too much enthusiasm for Qi Ge. When Xia Yize was about to leave, Qi Ge stopped him.

    Luo Hao consciously returned to the laboratory. They were the only two people left in the corridor. Xia Yize leaned over.

    Qi Ge took out his mobile phone and said, “I will send you a class schedule. If you have time, you can go and listen to the classes you are interested in.”

    Xia Yize didn’t react, “Huh?”

    “It’s not that we didn’t find a suitable classroom last time.” Qi Ge ignored his doubts.

    Xia Yize looked at the class schedule on his phone. According to different majors, the courses for each time period were organized in great detail. Even each grid was the same size, and different colors were added to the courses for different majors.

    “You must have spent a lot of time.” Xia Yize held the phone and was a little flattered.

    Qi Ge told the truth, “It doesn’t take much.”

    Xia Yize came up and asked softly: “Can I go to your class?”

    “Whatever, as long as you think it’s worthwhile.” Qi Ge glanced at the laboratory, “Go back if you have nothing to do.”

    Xia Yize quickly said, “Then I won’t bother you anymore.” He took two steps and trotted back, looking up and asking, “Have you had lunch?”

    Qi Ge stopped as he stepped out. He thought he had something important to do and came back, but it turned out that he just asked him if he had eaten. “Yes, I saw your message, but I was too busy to reply to you.”

    Xia Yize didn’t expect to hear Qi Ge’s explanation, and said with contentment: “The set meal I had for lunch today is very delicious. You can try it in the evening. I will go back first. Bye.”

    Qi Ge didn’t turn around until Xia Yize disappeared at the stairs of the corridor.

    All of Xia Yize’s emotions were readable. When he was happy, he walked very lightly, as if he could fly at any time. When he was unhappy, he lowered his head, like a puffy little pufferfish. Qi Ge couldn’t think of any adjectives, and just felt that getting along with him was very easy.

    Xia Yize went back and quickly picked out Qi Ge’s classes. He didn’t have many classes, and there were none today. However, the classes in comprehensive universities were still very rich, especially the elective courses in the evening. There were all kinds of classes. He decided to pick one to take.

    Qi Ge finally took the initiative, and he wanted to see the results without dissipating his enthusiasm.

    He often skipped classes in college, but he didn’t expect to make up for it now.

    Returning to the printing club, he continued the chaos of the morning. He didn’t have time to choose carefully, so he randomly found a class with a suitable time.

    This time he had a better memory. In case he arrived late and ran out of seats in the back row, he went there early as soon as he got off work.

    As soon as he arrived in the classroom, he sent Qi Ge a photo, waiting to be praised.

    Until the teacher came in and put down the projection, the name of this section appeared on it – sex, ethics.

    Xia Yize glanced at the class schedule again in a panic. The consequence of not choosing classes carefully was that he had no idea what classes he would take. They were too varied.

    However, they are all adults, and there is nothing to avoid. Xia Yize sat down and looked at the blackboard to attend the lecture. He didn’t pay attention just now, and he found three big words clearly written on the left side of the blackboard, Sexual Ethics.

    He quickly looked at the photo he had just taken. It was too late to withdraw it. He just hoped that Qi Ge had not clicked on the photo to see the specific details.

    To add another explanation, it seems that there is no three hundred taels of silver here.

    Xia Yize wanted to use emoticons to drown out this message, but he was also worried about being expelled from Qi Ge’s friend list for the crime of message bombing.

    In the end, Xia Yize just asked when he would get off work, hoping to divert Qi Ge’s attention.

    Xia Yize was sitting uneasily waiting for Qi Ge’s news. What the teacher said before was very professional and not something embarrassing, but an ethical controversy.

    Xia Yize didn’t see Qi Ge’s reply until the end of class. He came out with his classmates and walked to the door of another classroom when a familiar figure appeared in front of Xia Yize’s eyes. It was Qi Ge!

    Xia Yize was stunned for a moment, “You don’t have classes today.” After saying this, he realized that he had checked his classes.

    Qi Ge didn’t care, “Help the teacher who is on leave to cover a lesson.” Qi Ge seemed to recognize Xia Yize’s enthusiasm and studiousness, and took the initiative to ask: “What class are you taking?”

    Xia Yize was just thinking about how to maintain his positive and studious image when the sexual ethics teacher walked out of the classroom with a textbook in his hand, with three big words on it, “Sexual Ethics”.

    “Well…” Xia Yize wanted to speak, but his mind was blank. Xia Yize couldn’t care about the people around him. He only wanted to explain to Qi Ge, “It is a very scientific class. The teacher talked about premarital sex, the ethical controversies of open relationships, as well as homosexuality and bisexuality…”

    Even though it is a science, when they talk loudly about sex and behavior in the corridor where people are coming and going after school, many people still turn around and look at them.

    Qi Ge picked up the book and blocked his mouth, “I know.”

    Xia Yize was forced to turn off his microphone and silently followed Qi Ge downstairs.

    After walking for a long time, Qi Ge stopped for a moment, and Xia Yize bumped into Qi Ge’s back without raising his head.

    Qi Ge turned around and saw Xia Yize covering his head and looking up at him, “I’m going to the lab, you going too?”

    Xia Yize looked at the branch road between the school gate and the laboratory. Xia Yize reluctantly said “Oh” and walked in the other direction.

    Qi Ge saw Xia Yize’s shoulders slump, like a rabbit suddenly drooping its ears.

    Xia Yize was indeed tired for the past few days, and the effect of his Qige brand stimulants had ended today. Even he didn’t realize that his steps had become slow and heavy.

    “Why don’t you go to the playground for a walk.”

    Qi Ge’s voice sounded from behind Xia Yize. Xia Yize didn’t expect that the effect of the medicine today would be quite long. In order to complete the task as soon as possible, Xia Yize returned to Qi Ge in two steps, stretched his arm and said, “Let’s go.”

    Xia Yize didn’t feel Qi Ge’s fatigue at all. He got up earlier than him and worked more hard. He should be more tired. Xia Yize just wanted to considerately ask him if he was tired.

    Qi Ge spoke first, “How was your work today?”

    “It’s not bad.” Xia Yize breathed a sigh of relief when he thought of the war and chaos during the day.

    The job was introduced by Qi Ge. You can’t just complain to Qi Ge that the job is difficult after only working for a few days.

    “I don’t know much about that printing club. I occasionally heard from students today that the boss is not easy to get along with.” Qi Ge’s tone was different from his usual seriousness in class, and he was gentle.

    Xia Yize still captured Qi Ge’s concern between the lines. He may not have heard of it before, but he just didn’t pay attention. Xia Yize said optimistically: “It’s okay, I can handle it.”

    Qi Ge could feel that Xia Yize was a little tired, but he still went to class in the evening, always smiling brightly at himself. Under the street lights, Qi Ge’s heart softened a bit.

    “You can tell me if you have anything, maybe I can help.” Qi Ge’s tone sounded like he was being polite, like inviting you to dinner next time.But Xia Yize knew that Qi Ge would not do something as useless as being polite.

    Qi Ge’s initiative today was not in vain after Xia Yize’s tiring day. Thinking that he would repeat today’s story tomorrow, Xia Yize couldn’t help but talk to Qi Ge about what happened during the day. The small room was in a mess, and students were quarreling.

    Xia Yize didn’t plan to say it at first, but he couldn’t hold it back when he said it. “My brain has been going crazy all morning, buzzing like a ball of flies. I would rather be that printer spitting out paper, and the boss goes out to hide for a while.”

    Qi Ge listened silently. Xia Yize realized that Qi Ge was silent and thought that he complained too much, so he went back to make up for it, “It doesn’t matter, I will get used to it in two days.”

    After hearing this, Qi Ge said: “I remember that there were many cardboard boxes in the room, which is why the space was so crowded.”

    Xia Yize nodded, “All the junk that can’t be put in the warehouse is outside.”

    “You can arrange them into a passage, let people queue up when they come in, and then collect the money in one place. The boxes can be used rationally and some space can be freed up.” Qi Ge said methodically.

    Xia Yize sounds reasonable, but how to arrange the boxes.

    Qi Ge didn’t see Xia Yize speak after he finished speaking. When he turned around, he saw his confused eyes.

    Qi Ge reluctantly pulled him to the edge of the long jump sand pit, picked up a branch, drew a perfect diagram, and looked at Xia Yize: “Do you remember?”

    Qi Ge only made a few strokes, none of which were wasted. The schematic diagram was clear and clear. Xia Yize suddenly seemed to see hope. He was worthy of being a university teacher. He thought that he would no longer have to face the buzzing chaotic scene tomorrow, so he hugged Qi Ge’s arm excitedly, “You are so awesome.”

    Qi Ge frowned and looked at Xia Yize holding his arm. If it had been someone else, that person was already in the sandpit, but seeing how excited he looked, Qi Ge reluctantly didn’t pull back.

    But when Xia Yize wanted to give him a hug, Qi Ge held his head down and said, “Go back to bed early.”

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