An Expert Indeed!

Although life was full of disappointments, it still had to go on.

The four lads worked together, and they managed to clean up the dorm room before the sunset, making it fit to live in. Even the pillowcases and quilts were changed.

Slumping in the chair from fatigue, Cloud Hao was about to catch his breath and figure out what was going on with the two dialogue boxes suddenly floating above people's heads. However, Zhu Kening clapped his hands and said, "Everyone has worked hard.

"Since it's time for dinner, let's have a meal together. And as it turns out, a senior recommended a nice restaurant nearby. I'll treat everyone to a meal."

Zheng Xueqian chuckled when he heard about a free meal.

After all, it was a new environment and they were still not well-acquainted with each other, so everyone was rather polite. One by one, they said softly, "That would be rude. Let's go dutc—"

Zhu Someone waved his hand generously.

"It's okay, not like they are some exotic delicacies. I'm merely treating you to some simple drinks and rice. Just a meal for everyone to get to know each other."

Liang Ziyuan said, "Thank you for the meal."

"It's nothing, really. Follow me… Brother Little Cloud, your key is still on you, right? Remember to lock the door."

"Okay."

Cloud Hao subconsciously answered before quickly realizing something. Wait a second.

Why the hell am I Brother Little Cloud?

So sudden.

However, it was too late to refute him by then. Zhu Kening had already gone outside, and his other two roommates had also followed him out. If he didn't rush, he wouldn't be able to catch up.

Then…

The group followed Zhu Kening to Sha County Snacks and looked on helplessly as he ordered four bowls of wonton soup.

Zheng Xueqian glanced at Liang Ziyuan and asked in a low voice, "There's something simple to drink now, but… where's the rice?"

Liang Ziyuan, also feeling lost, shook his head. He was a man of few words, though, so he just replied to him with a gaze that said, "How would I know?"

Zhu Kening was oblivious of the micro-expressions on his roommates' faces. He glanced at the served wontons and gave a calm smile. At the same time, he seized the opportunity to break the ice.

"While we are eating, let's take this chance to talk about an important matter. Just now, the advisor informed me that each dorm room must submit the name of the dorm head today to get things going as soon as possible. I was thinking, since I'm the oldest, I should take on some responsibilities. I also have the ability and confidence to be the head, to make everyone's lives easier. What are your thoughts on this?"

Liang Ziyuan and Zheng Xueqian exchanged a glance before silently looking at Cloud Hao.

Unlike them, Cloud Hao wasn't thinking too much about it. He simply glanced at the bowl of wontons on the table and disinterestedly counted them.

The head of the dorm room?

Don't be ridiculous.

What damned use is it? Whoever wants the role can have it.

He had been the head in his previous life, so he knew better than anyone how annoying the trifling things that came with the job were.

"Fine with me."

Zheng Xueqian said, "Me too."

Liang Ziyuan kept mum.

A wide smile spread across Zhu Kening's face, and he said chirpily, "Haha, in that case, thank you, everyone. Go on and eat; don't stand on ceremony with me.

"Oh, by the way, there's another thing I would like to trouble you with, my brothers!"

Cloud Hao had just picked up his chopsticks, but he almost put them down again when he heard these words.

Zhu Kening did not regard them as outsiders and continued to speak without taking a breath.

"During the class meeting two days later, the advisor intends to choose a class president. The election will naturally be by way of voting. I want to seize this opportunity. If I become the class president, I'll help my brothers to seek more benefits in the future, such as striving for scholarships, et cetera."

F*ck, that's impressive!

Certainly worthy of being an expert!

Settling two things over just one meal. This is so darn money-saving.

Seeing him in action dumbfounded Cloud Hao.

When he glanced over at Zheng Xueqian and Liang Ziyuan, both of them had similar expressions on their faces.

Especially Zheng Xueqian, who nearly put the wonton into his nose instead.

Zhu Kening either saw it or pretended not to see it, but he still kept up the amiable smile on his face.

Since no one spoke, he took the silence as consent. After which, he put on an act of holding up the plastic cup of water.

"In that case, I will rely on my bros for the voting!"

"I, Zhu Kening, shall use this cup of tea in place of wine to toast to my bros!"

No one clinked glasses with him.

No one responded to him.

Including Cloud Hao, who had flattered him previously.

The only reason he was not getting beaten up was the types of people sitting here—a down-to-earth person, an aloof person with an expressionless face, and a person with a good temper.

However, this guy could behave the way he did precisely because he had noticed this point.

But no matter what, Cloud Hao couldn't care less about him.

This kind of person won't know how embarrassing he is if you don't leave him hanging for a while.

However, just as Cloud Hao was thinking, a dialog box, which scared him so much that he almost fell off the chair, suddenly popped up in front of him.

What the f*ck?!

Isn't it too clear this time?

Staring at the light blue dialog box, Cloud Hao subconsciously glanced towards the side.

Zheng Xueqian was playing with his mobile phone, and Liang Ziyuan was using his index finger to tap a beat in boredom. No one noticed the changes before his eyes at all.

After verifying that he was the only one who could see it, Cloud Hao gulped. Then, he grabbed the plastic cup on the table and braced himself for his next move…

"I wish… Brother Zhu a flourishing career."

Liang Ziyuan and Zheng Xueqian looked up in shock, as if they were watching a warrior doing something that they had been mulling over for a long time but found it too embarrassing to do themselves.

Just from their expressions, Cloud Hao could guess their thoughts without even asking…

They probably misunderstood my sincere blessings as being weird…

Fortunately, Zhu Kening, who had a screw loose, didn't sense it, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

"Haha, thank you for your blessings, bro! I'll down this drink!"

After saying that, he emptied his cup.

The three of them just watched with their mouths agape.

It was just 100ml of tea, yet he could enjoy it as though he was really drinking Baijiu.

Cloud Hao swallowed his saliva.

An Expert Indeed!

…

Naturally, the four bowls of wontons were not enough for the group. As the sun set, they headed back to their dorm.

[Novice Mission: Help Zhu Kening become the class president of the software engineering Class 1801]

[Reward: Newbie Gift Pack]

Seeing the dialog box fade, Cloud Hao felt like there was nothing left to live for.

This must be karmic retribution…

What kind of shitty task is this?

Fortunately, though, the sudden appearance of the system had wiped away more than 99% of his troubles.

A system!

It's really a damn system!

Although I don't know what this newbie gift pack is, it has brought a little upheaval in my mundane life.

Maybe…

I still have a chance to become a winner in life?

If that's really the case, I'll even pinch my nose and eat sh*t, let alone helping this idiot become the class president…

Fine, I still have to think twice about the former.

Just like that, Cloud Hao kept pondering on how to complete this tricky task the entire way back to the dormitory. He didn't pay any attention to what his roommates were talking about.

Just then, Liang Ziyuan suddenly approached him with a calm expression on his face. He spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"Are you going to vote for him?"

Cloud Hao looked at the handsome man and replied to him with another question, "Who else can I vote for besides him? If he doesn't even get four votes when the time comes, that would be so awkward."

Liang Ziyuan didn't say anything, but Cloud Hao could tell what he was thinking at a glance.

"Do you also plan to run for class president?"

Instead of giving him a straight answer, Liang Ziyuan said nonchalantly, "Who doesn't want to give it a go? Everybody says that being a class president helps to develop one's skills."

Even though it was just a casual remark on his part, Cloud Hao read his own meaning into it.

Cloud Hao could instantly guess his plan. Then, he was at a loss.

What should I do?

If this guy also runs for the election, that hideous Zhu Kening is bound to lose!

At the very least, this guy is probably going to get the votes of all the young ladies.

Not just the ladies, too. If I didn't have the system's mission and absolutely had to choose one of the two, I'll definitely vote for him.

Although it was rather frustrating, this was an era where people cared about looks, be it in his past life or current life.

Speaking of looks…

When Cloud Hao thought about that greasy seventy-thirty hair parting and the retro polo shirt, his head hurt.

It's going to be tough!