Quick Transmigration: The Control Group in Sweet Novels

Chen Zuo paused for a moment.

"Chen Zuo, you're something else! You've already posted on the confession wall on your very first day of school!" Another roommate waved his phone, showing the screen to him. "Look, look."

Chen Zuo walked over, took the phone, and glanced at it.

The photo was taken in the cafeteria. He and Qi Yang were in a corner. The girl was eating quietly with her head down, while the boy sat opposite her, handing her a milk tea. The light shone in from the cafeteria window, and perhaps because the photographer was skilled, both of them were enveloped in a warm halo.

The caption reads: "The quality of this year's freshmen is so high! As expected, beauties should be paired with handsome guys. They are so pleasing to the eye that I couldn't help but take a picture. I wish this young couple a long and happy life together!"

There's already a string of comments below.

Someone claiming to be the two's high school classmate commented: "Holy crap, isn't this my high school classmate?" The two had been flirting since high school, and the boy had been pursuing the girl for a long time, bringing her breakfast for two years straight, rain or shine.

Immediately afterward, someone replied: Really? He looks like a playboy but is actually a pure lover?

The person said: "Really, everyone in our high school knew that the two of them had pretty good personalities. Once, I forgot my meal card in the cafeteria, and this girl swiped it for me."

Chen Zuo silently returned the phone to his roommate. Both were around nineteen or twenty years old, and suddenly being the center of attention made them feel a little uncomfortable.

One of the roommates took the phone, saw the comment, and immediately laughed, "Chen Zuo, I didn't expect you to be so dedicated to pursuing a girl!"

When Chen Zuo first arrived, the others greeted him casually as he entered and then went to pack their own things. He didn't have many belongings, but it was clear that he came from a well-off family, as the items he used were not cheap.

They inevitably came to the conclusion that this person seemed to be a somewhat aloof and difficult-to-get-along-with young master.

Upon hearing this, Chen Zuo didn't shy away from the topic at all, saying nonchalantly, "It's because my girlfriend is too outstanding and popular. If I don't put in some effort, how can I compete?"

The group exchanged glances, and for some reason sensed a hint of accomplishment in his tone.

So he wasn't an arrogant playboy, but rather a love-obsessed guy.

Chen Zuo ignored their stares, sat down, took out his phone, and, following his memory, found the confession wall his roommate had mentioned, successfully adding it as a friend.

He scrolled through the posts and found the one with Qi Yang. He stroked the girl's position in the photo, a smile playing on his lips, and then pressed save.

Over the next few days, the roommates felt that their definition of Chen Zuo was becoming more and more accurate.

One morning, the dormitory corridor was still quiet. Chen Zuo had already finished washing up, changed into a black T-shirt, and was about to go out.

Zhao Ting, who shared a dorm room with Zhao Ting, was groggily awakened by the urge to urinate. As soon as she got out of bed and opened her eyes, she was startled by the dark figure below her. "Holy crap, you scared me to death!"

Chen Zuo bent down to change his shoes. Zhao Ting calmed his racing heart, his drowsiness mostly gone, and asked him in a low voice, "Where are you going?"

"Bring breakfast." Chen Zuo said without looking up.

"Who is it for?"

"My girlfriend."

"..."

Ignoring Zhao Ting's indescribable expression, Chen Zuo turned around, said "I'm leaving," and went out the door.

Zhao Ting was silent for a few seconds, then muttered, "He's hopelessly infatuated."

Chen Zuo carried breakfast to the girls' dormitory and sent a message. Qi Yang quickly came downstairs. She rubbed her eyes and took the paper bag from his hand, complaining, "I'm hopeless. I even chose an elective course at 8 a.m. This semester I have to get up a day earlier."

Chen Zuo followed her, tidied her hair, and found her appearance somewhat amusing. "I'll go with you."

Qi Yang opened the breakfast bag, inside were hot egg pancakes and soy milk, both wrapped in paper. The two walked slowly along the campus path in the early morning. The sycamore leaves rustled in the wind, and occasionally one or two would fall, twirling and landing at their feet.

Chen Zuo looked at the girl beside him and suddenly said, "Come stay at the apartment tonight. It's been so long since we've spent time together properly. I've missed you."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yang agreed without much hesitation.

When two people have been together for a long time, there's nothing to be ashamed of when talking about these things.

To be honest, she has been neglecting him lately. It's been a while since school started, and she's been busy socializing and adapting to the new environment. She's also attended several gatherings, big and small, in the department. These past few days, apart from occasionally having meals together, she and Chen Zuo have hardly gone on any dates.

Furthermore, Qi Yang also missed him quite a bit, and now that he had said it so bluntly, all those suppressed feelings suddenly surged up.

Chen Zuo's lips curved slightly.

That evening, Qi Yang packed a small backpack with very few things inside. She already had a lot of her belongings in the apartment. She then said goodbye to her roommate and headed out.

Lin Yue was lying on the bed scrolling through her phone when she heard this and poked her head out. "Moving out again?"

Qi Yang was still a little shy in front of her roommate, and she gave a soft "hmm".

"Oh—" Lin Yue drawled, winking at her, "Okay, go ahead, but don't forget your physical exam tomorrow."

The entrance physical examinations were scheduled for late September, and all new students received notifications.

Qi Yang nodded and hummed in agreement, "Okay."

Qi Yang stepped out of the dormitory building, a cool evening breeze blowing in her face. Chen Zuo was already waiting downstairs. Seeing the bag she was carrying, he naturally reached out and took it from her, then took her hand with his other hand. The two walked together to the apartment outside the east gate.

Upon arrival, Qi Yang changed into slippers and went inside, collapsing onto the sofa.

I have to say, the apartment is definitely more comfortable than the small bed in the dormitory.

Chen Zuo went to the kitchen, brought a glass of warm water, placed it on the coffee table, and then sat down next to her. Seeing her listless appearance, he couldn't help but chuckle, "Tired already?"

Qi Yang turned her head to look at him, "I had three long classes this afternoon, and my head is a little throbbing."

Chen Zuo didn't say anything, but reached out and pulled her close, placing his palm on the back of her head and gently rubbing it.

Qi Yang closed her eyes, smelled his clean scent, and her tense nerves gradually relaxed.

Later, as they continued to massage each other, the two rolled onto the bed again. The light was still on, and the small bedside lamp cast a dim yellow light, illuminating their expressions and features with exceptional clarity.

The boy's usually indifferent and relaxed face was completely different at this moment. His eyebrows were lowered, his breathing was heavy, and his lips rubbed together, leaving obvious marks where others could not see.

Afterwards, Qi Yang would collapse in the blankets, and Chen Zuo would always hug her from behind, doing nothing but quietly holding her.

After a while, Chen Zuo suddenly spoke, his voice low and hoarse with the aftermath, "I left my ID card by the bedside. Don't forget to pick it up for your physical exam tomorrow morning."

Qi Yang mumbled a confused "hmm".

Then I remembered that Chen Zuo is also going tomorrow, but the law department is in area A and the finance department is in area B.