“Alright.”
童岁 was also not accustomed to living with strangers.
His suitcase wasn’t very heavy, so he let the blonde boy help him carry it.
童岁 took a moment to glance at 江澈.
He fidgeted with the hem of his shirt, seemingly wanting to speak but feeling shy about it.
Even though he was already quite familiar with 童岁, there was still a barrier in 江澈’s heart, until 童岁 looked over.
Only then did 江澈 muster his courage and say, “Can we join you?”
Standing next to 江澈 was the protagonist’s partner, 程嘉木.
程嘉木 was a freshman in the command department.
At the same time, he bore the secret identity of a mysterious heir to the throne.
The name 程嘉木 used to enroll in the military academy was false, mainly to disguise his identity as the heir.
Even 江澈 was unaware of his true identity.
The cliques and class discrimination in the mech department were already severe enough, not to mention in the command department, where most of the powerful figures gathered.
Without revealing his true identity, 程嘉木 naturally faced exclusion from everyone.
Noticing 童岁’s scrutinizing gaze, he actively extended his hand, saying, “Hello, I’m 程嘉木.”
童岁 shook his hand briefly, “童岁. I’m in the same dormitory as 江澈. We still have room here; you can team up with us.”
Seeing this scene, an abrupt voice suddenly emerged from the command department, expressing dissatisfaction: “Hey, 程嘉木, what are you doing? Are you trying to hit on someone from another department because you can’t find anyone to team up with?”
童岁 turned to look.
The Alpha who spoke had several followers around him, exuding an arrogant demeanor, almost dismissively glancing at others.
The system reminded him: [He is the son of the council chairman, 周毅.]
“You must be 童岁,” 周毅 approached, “I see your family seems quite wealthy. Why are you hanging out with these people? Come with us, I guarantee it will be much more fun.”
As he spoke, he reached out, aiming to put his arm around 童岁’s shoulders.
童岁 subtly dodged, “No need, I already have a team.”
周毅 clicked his tongue in annoyance.
It was evident that he hadn’t expected 童岁 to publicly reject him so bluntly. Clenching his teeth, he said, “Don’t think that just because the empire is currently using your family’s mechs, you can be so proud. I can end your collaboration anytime I want.”
In contrast to his furious outburst, 童岁 replied calmly, “But I remember that for decades, our family has been the supplier of mechs, while you’ve replaced the council chairperson several times, and every one of them didn’t end well.”
“You!”
周毅 was rendered speechless by his retort.
Everyone knew that becoming the council chairperson required a large number of votes, which in turn needed substantial campaign funds and promises of significant benefits.
It appeared glamorous, but was filled with limitations.
The mechs produced by the 童 family possessed cutting-edge technology, akin to an immovable mountain.
周毅 could only silently swallow his anger and attributed this grudge against 程嘉木.
Once 周毅 left, 江澈 asked, “Did that guy cause you more trouble? We can look for someone else to team up with.”
童岁 turned around and patted his shoulder, “No need to find anyone else; I still need you to take notes and be my human alarm clock. I wouldn’t know how to manage without you.”
江澈 nodded seriously.
They went to register with the life administrator and still needed one more person, so they casually added an Alpha from the command department.
After successfully obtaining the keys, they opened the dormitory door.
A choking odor rushed out.
It was clear that this place hadn’t been lived in for some time; each bed was covered with a thick layer of dust.
Without hesitation, 江澈 wiped a chair clean and moved it in front of 童岁, “You can sit here; we’ll take care of everything.”
The chubby boy chimed in, “Yeah, yeah! 童哥, you choose the bed you want to sleep in, and I’ll clean it up first.”
童岁 didn’t sit down but said, “Let’s clean together; it will be much faster.”
With everyone’s combined effort, the dormitory was soon tidied up.
童岁 hung up his clothes and made his bed.
He lay down and sent a message to 夜临渊, [We finished cleaning the dorm! Everyone is easy to get along with~]
After waiting for a while, there was still no reply.
夜临渊 must be busy.
After resting for some time, someone suggested going to eat.
童岁 put on his shoes and went to the cafeteria.
The conditions at the mech base were much poorer than at the military academy, and there was no food street nearby, so they could only eat at the cafeteria.
For them, that cafeteria food was considered unpalatable.
But it was the only option.
To avoid starving in the afternoon, 童岁 reluctantly finished the meal he ordered.
At that moment, his light brain beeped.
夜临渊: [I was in a meeting earlier.]
童岁: [I’m already eating! You should hurry and eat too.]
夜临渊: [I want to see you.]
童岁: [Then let’s video call!]
Looking at the communication invitation popping up on his light brain, 童岁 stood up and ran outside the cafeteria, choosing a secluded spot under a tree.
He pressed to connect the call.
夜临渊 was in a perfectly pressed uniform, just walking out of a strange conference hall, followed by many well-dressed individuals exchanging flattery.
In the same frame, compared to them, 夜临渊’s looks were superior, and he appeared too young to fit in.
夜临渊 walked briskly outside but seemed to be ensnared by someone, slightly frowning.
They spoke for a while.
While 夜临渊 still wore that indifferent expression, 童岁 could discern from his straightened thin lips that he was intensely impatient.
It was clear that 夜临渊 had no interest in such time-wasting pleasantries.
童岁 noticed his annoyance and called out, “婴婴, who are you talking to?”
夜临渊 momentarily paused.
The person on the other side, who was rambling, also froze and hesitated for a few seconds before asking, “Director 夜, are you in a relationship?”
夜临渊 replied, “Yes, do you have anything else to discuss?”
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