Chapter 1656: Miss Nice Girl (21)

She really didn't want to keep opening the door for Gao Lili anymore.

Didn't she need a lunch break too?

Reluctantly, Gao Lili took her key before leaving. As she walked out of the dorm, she muttered under her breath, “Xiaolan sure is troublesome.”

Wasn't Xiaolan staying in the dorm at noon? What was so difficult about opening the door for her?

【Host, Gao Lili brought her key today.】

“Oh, then let's head back to the dorm. I want a nap too.”

Seeing Tang Guo return, Hu Xiaolan looked surprised.

“Weren't you planning to bury yourself in the library?”

“I have classes this afternoon. I'm sleepy, so I came back to rest for a bit.”

Hu Xiaolan had been feeling cheated all day and couldn't shake the irritation. Thinking about the shoes and socks Gao Lili had left soaking in Tang Guo's bucket, she said, “Tang Guo, have you told Lili to wash those shoes and socks? They've been soaking forever, and they're starting to smell.”

“I forgot.” Tang Guo thought for a moment. “When I woke up, she was asleep, so I didn't get the chance.”

“Then when you see her later, you should say something.”

“Sure, I'll mention it when I see her. Actually, I don't mind her using my bucket. We're roommates, after all, and I don't care about such things. It's just that if those things stay soaked too long, they'll breed a lot of bacteria and won't wash clean. Wearing them might even be harmful to her health. Hu Xiaolan, you're closer to Gao Lili. If you run into her, you should remind her too. It's all for her own good. Lately I've had neurasthenia, and my memory isn't great. Since you're such good friends and care so much about her, you definitely wouldn't want her getting sick. If you remember, you must remind her.”

System: For Gao Lili's own good, my ass. Host really learns and applies things quickly.

Hu Xiaolan's expression stiffened.

Looking at Tang Guo's fair little face and those sincere eyes that seemed genuinely worried about Gao Lili's health, she didn't know what to say.

Would Gao Lili even listen to anyone?

Soon afterward, Tang Guo put her earplugs back in and lay down for her nap.

When Gao Lili returned and saw Tang Guo sleeping, she was surprised.

“She came back?”

“Yeah. Not long after you left.”

Hu Xiaolan couldn't fall asleep at all, despite not having slept well the night before.

Five minutes later, Tang Guo woke up.

Hu Xiaolan eagerly waited for Tang Guo to tell Gao Lili to wash the things in the bucket.

To her surprise, Tang Guo seemed to have completely forgotten.

Hu Xiaolan hinted several times with her expression before Tang Guo finally asked, “Xiaolan, what's wrong?”

Hu Xiaolan: “...”

Seeing Tang Guo practically about to leave, Hu Xiaolan finally couldn't hold back any longer.

Those things Gao Lili had soaking were really disgusting.

Every time she went out, the smell assaulted her nose.

She suddenly missed Leng Ruofei.

Leng Ruofei would never indulge Gao Lili.

Unfortunately, Leng Ruofei only stayed in the dorm two or three times a week at most.

As Tang Guo was about to leave, Hu Xiaolan quickly said, “Lili, wash those things outside already. Look how long they've been soaking. The smell is everywhere. You're always using Tang Guo's bucket. She might need it herself. You've even dirtied it now.”

Tang Guo turned back.

“That's right, Lili. It's not good to leave things soaking for so long.”

Gao Lili's face darkened. She was about to say that she'd wash the bucket clean for Tang Guo when Tang Guo continued, “Actually, I don't use the bucket much. Feel free to use it. We're roommates, after all. It doesn't matter. But leaving those things soaking too long makes bacteria grow easily, and that's bad for your health.”

Gao Lili's expression softened considerably.

“I'll wash them in a bit.”

But the way she looked at Hu Xiaolan wasn't nearly as pleasant.

Floating odors everywhere?

Wasn't that just another way of saying she was dirty?

Tang Guo, the owner of the bucket, hadn't said she couldn't use it. She was only telling her to wash things because she cared about her health.

Hu Xiaolan: “...”

This wasn't how she'd imagined things at all.

“I'm off to class. Lili, remember to wash them soon. It's best to add some disinfectant. Too much bacteria really isn't good for your body.”

Who didn't like hearing kind and caring words?

Gao Lili was no exception.

When Hu Xiaolan complained about the smell, she heard contempt.

When Tang Guo said she was worried she'd get sick from wearing them, she heard concern.

She didn't think someone as simple-minded as Tang Guo would fake such concern.

So Tang Guo had to genuinely care about her.

Closing the door behind her, Tang Guo left with a smile curling at her lips.

When dealing with clingy troublemakers—especially roommates you'd have to live with for three or four years—direct confrontation only brought trouble upon yourself.

The best approach was to become a black lotus.

When dealing with troublesome people, there was no need to be particular about methods.