This person really knows how to be reborn!

Chapter 60: Taste is rather ordinary

When Zeng Cheng returned to the dormitory, he found that only Wang Zicong was there.

Wang Zicong greeted Zeng Cheng first: "Hey, Lao Liu, you've finished eating with the girl so quickly?"

His tone was joking, clearly indicating that he didn't believe that a pretty girl had actually asked Zeng Cheng out to dinner.

Zeng Cheng didn't think too much about it and nodded, replying, "Yes."

Then she prepared to take the basin to wash up.

The dormitory conditions at the old campus of Shuda University are not good. There is no separate washroom area in the dormitory room; instead, there is one on each floor.

Wang Zicong took out his phone and slammed it onto the most conspicuous spot on the communal desk.

Zeng Cheng instantly understood—this guy was trying to show off again!

He glanced at it and thought that Wang Zicong's boasting about his phone made sense.

The Nokia N97 was a legendary device before the iPhone 4 was released.

How awesome is this phone?

It boasts a massive 32GB of storage space and is equipped with a 500-megapixel Carl Zeiss lens.

There are also many ingenious designs.

For example, there are two ingenious input modes—a computer-like full keyboard and a traditional nine-key keyboard.

It is also compatible with all mainstream office software on the market.

It was more like a high-end handheld computer than a mobile phone—and that's exactly what Nokia advertised it as.

Unfortunately, the tide of history was unstoppable, and Nokia's decision to bet everything on Symbian to fight against Android was doomed from the start.

The N97 was a legendary phone, but unfortunately it failed to lead the era. Instead, it became Nokia's last gasp, leaving people with a sense of regret.

When Zeng Cheng's gaze fell on his phone, Wang Zicong's eyebrows twitched noticeably.

However, Zeng Cheng did not ask him what kind of phone it was as he expected. Instead, he quickly looked away and said nothing.

[Damn it, Zeng Laoliu, how am I supposed to keep up appearances when you're like this?]

Wang Zicong is very annoyed.

At this moment, Chen Yuliang and He Shuhuan also returned to their dormitory, carrying thermos flasks.

The two brothers just went to fetch water.

Zeng Cheng didn't give Wang Zicong a chance to show off, but Chen Yuliang fell into the trap.

He asked with a face full of curiosity, "Holy crap, Fifth Brother, what kind of phone is this? Why is the screen so big?"

Wang Zicong was instantly delighted. He picked up his phone and slammed the 26-key full keyboard out.

Chen Yuliang immediately exclaimed, "Damn, this phone is amazing! It even has a keyboard, it's like a mini computer!"

He Shuhuan was also intrigued: "Nokia? What model is that? I've never seen it before..."

Wang Zicong promptly started packing: "Hey guys, this is a Nokia N97, the latest model. It's not even available in China yet. My dad had someone bring it from Hong Kong."

Chen Yuliang asked curiously, "Fifth Brother, how much does this phone cost? Can you buy it for three thousand?"

Of the four people in dormitory 606, Chen Yuliang's family was probably the poorest.

Buying a mobile phone for three thousand yuan was the limit he could imagine.

He is currently using a Tianyu mobile phone.

This brand focuses on cost-effectiveness and was once very successful; it can be roughly understood as the 2009 version of Redmi.

"Well, three thousand can only buy you a 5300, which is the model that Lao Liu uses. My N97 costs six or seven thousand."

Wang Zicong shook his head as he spoke, but after he finished, he realized that his words were too obviously pretentious, so he quickly tried to cover it up.

"Ugh, this phone looks cool, but the feel in the hand is just so-so. I'm starting to regret it. I feel like such a fool; I should have just bought a Blackberry!"

Then he looked at Zeng Cheng.

"Sixth Brother, if it were you, would you buy an N97 or a Blackberry?"

Zeng Cheng wasn't going to put up with this guy, giving him a big eye roll: "Wang Laowu, if you want to show off, then do it yourself. Why are you dragging me into this?"

Wang Zicong quickly retorted, "Hey, we're all roommates, how could I possibly show off to you guys!"

Chen Yuliang chuckled: "Fifth Brother, I believe you're not just showing off, so... can I play with your phone for a bit?"

"Take it."

Wang Zicong, feigning nonchalance, handed his phone to Chen Yuliang.

Soon, Wang Zicong's cheeks began to twitch. This guy really didn't treat himself like an outsider, and he played with his precious phone for a long time.

One moment the side cover opens to reveal the full keyboard, the next the sliding cover pushes out the nine-key keyboard.

Hey, what are you doing playing Transformers here?

Wang Zicong was extremely distressed.

But he endured it.

If you want to show off, you have to pretend to be tactful even if it's with tears in your eyes!

After Chen Yuliang finally finished playing with the phone and got it back, Wang Zicong was still not giving up.

He looked at Zeng Cheng and said, "Sixth Brother, do you want to play with my Gaming PC too?"

Zeng Cheng's eyes widened instantly: "???"

Wang Zicong expressed his incomprehension: "Lao Liu, what's with that expression? Wasn't the Nokia N97 a legendary phone?"

Zeng Cheng's face twitched violently: "Cough... I'm not playing anymore."

Spider-Man riding a horse, not knowing to say "chicken" but not "ba," let's be civilized, everyone?

Wang Zicong is clearly a persistent boy.

Seeing that Zeng Cheng absolutely refused to play with his laptop, he took out a laptop from his Nike bag and asked Zeng Cheng if he wanted to play.

Zeng Cheng still didn't indulge him: "Wang Laowu, are you out of your mind? Doesn't the school have a rule that freshmen aren't allowed to have wired internet? What are you doing bringing a laptop?"

Wang Zicong was completely at odds with Zeng Cheng: "Sixth Brother, so is it possible that I have a wireless network card?"

Zeng Cheng: "..."

In this clash, the first-generation rich ultimately lost to the second-generation rich.

What does it mean to use a wireless network card to access the internet in 2009?

To put it another way, the data usage fee for the next movie is enough to pay for a professional basketball player to play a game, the kind where they're double-teamed and forced into a tight defense.

Even if Zeng Cheng had over six million yuan in his bank account, he probably wouldn't be willing to use a wireless network card—it's such a waste of money.

After a moment's hesitation, Zeng Cheng raised an eyebrow: "Wang Laowu, stop pretending and get serious, do you have any porn on your computer?"

This clearly triggered a keyword.

Chen Yuliang and He Shuhuan both pricked up their ears.

Wang Zicong pretended to be confused even though he knew the truth.

"What movie—a Hollywood blockbuster?"

"I told you not to act like a fool, it's just that kind of movie!"

"Sixth Brother, you better rephrase that. A rich, handsome, and successful man like me doesn't seem to lack women. Why would I be involved in pornography?"

"Keep pretending. Let me ask you, do you know Ms. Cang?"

"I don't know him."

"Matsushima-sensei?"

"Never heard of it."

"You must know Mr. Hatano, right?"

"I really don't know!"

Wang Zicong is trying hard to maintain the persona he has painstakingly created.

Zeng Cheng initially looked disappointed, then suddenly asked, "Where are Yui Aragaki and Masami Nagasawa?"

Wang Zicong's mouth dropped open: "Ah—these two have also gone into the adult entertainment industry?"

Zeng Cheng rolled his eyes: "So, Wang Laowu, you're just pretending to be a virgin with a big belly!"

Wang Zicong: "..."

Damn, I still couldn't stop him. Zeng Laoliu really is a cunning old fox!

When he couldn't fit any more in, Wang Zicong tried to justify himself: "Sixth Brother, I get it now. You're both despicable and wicked. Okay, I admit it, I did download some porn on my computer. Even though your Fifth Brother is a rich and handsome guy who doesn't lack women, he still needs to learn some experience from the teachers from time to time..."

So Chen Yuliang and He Shuhuan gathered around the computer, clamoring to listen to the lessons from the teachers on Wang Zicong's hard drive.

Wang Zicong had no choice but to hand the computer over to the two guys.

Otherwise, those two would be green with envy!

Zeng Cheng expressed no interest whatsoever.

It's not that I discriminate against teachers.

It's just that the picture quality of movies these days is so low that it's completely unacceptable.

He took a basin to take a shower, and returned to his dormitory half an hour later, only to find that something was wrong.

Chen Yuliang and He Shuhuan both turned as red as monkey bottoms.

Wang Zicong was also standing, his expression equally stiff.

The three brothers were at a loss.

Zeng Cheng even felt that if the three brothers were given a little more time, they could carve out a three-bedroom apartment on the spot.

There must be a reason why leather pants are worn over cotton pants.

There's a new person in dormitory 606, a tall, mature woman with a looks that's at least a 95 out of 100.

Zeng Cheng blinked repeatedly, feeling as if he were hallucinating.

I've seen this woman before!

Chung Ling-Yu!

"Ahem, Lao Liu—" Wang Zicong said, giving Zeng Cheng a wink, "This is Teacher Zhong, our class's teaching assistant."

The School of Economics at Sichuan University comprises two majors: Economics and Finance, both of which are broad majors.

For example, Zeng Cheng's finance major had six classes, each with about fifty students.

With so many students in one major, one counselor certainly couldn't manage them all, so the school also assigned a class assistant to each class.

This is not a formal position; there is no salary, only a meager allowance.

Most of these positions are filled by upperclassmen who want to improve themselves or enhance their resumes to stay on campus.

Zhong Lingyu glared at Zeng Cheng, but pretended not to know him.

So Zeng Cheng politely addressed him as "Teacher Zhong".

Zhong Lingyu hummed in agreement, then turned her gaze back to the other three.

"Confess now, whose computer is it, and who downloaded the movies?"

"puff--"

Zeng Cheng burst out laughing.

So the reason the three brothers were in such an awkward situation was because they got caught watching porn.

Considering that Zhong Lingyu is not only a class assistant but also a great beauty, the three idiots probably want to find a hole to crawl into.

It's unlikely to be a physical death, but it certainly qualifies as a social death.

Zhong Lingyu glared at Zeng Cheng again.

Zeng Cheng quickly suppressed his smile.

Chen Yuliang and He Shuhuan both stammered and dared not tell the truth.

The computer belongs to Wang Zicong, so he must have downloaded the movies there.

But if I tell the truth, wouldn't I be a traitor?

How will we brothers get along from now on?

Wang Zicong gritted his teeth, bracing himself for the blow—Zhong Lingyu's complexion was growing increasingly grim.

Zeng Cheng spoke first: "Teacher Zhong, the computer is mine, and I downloaded the video. We're both adults, so watching this isn't illegal, is it?"

Zhong Lingyu was somewhat surprised and glared at Zeng Cheng for the third time.

It's worth mentioning that she has almond-shaped eyes.

Her eyes are shaped like peach petals, and her gaze is always hazy, as if she is drunk. Even when she stares at someone, she gives off a seductive and alluring feeling.

She said coldly, "This student, it's not that you've broken the law, but the school has its rules!"

Zeng Cheng forced a smile: "Ahem, Teacher Zhong, I was wrong, I was wrong. How about I write you a self-criticism later?"

The other three looked completely astonished.

The only one who can clear himself of any involvement is Zeng Laoliu—he didn't even look at it.

But he took the initiative to take on the task!

What kind of spirit does Zeng Laoliu possess?

This is the spirit of international communism!

This is where cognitive bias comes in.

Watching porn in the dorm was a huge deal in high school; getting caught would at least result in being placed on probation.

But in college, it's really nothing.

High school students are minors, while college students are adults; the difference between the two is huge.

The three brothers had only just entered the school and their thinking was still stuck in high school; they hadn't switched over yet, otherwise they wouldn't have been so scared that their souls left their bodies.

This is the fundamental reason why Zeng Cheng stepped forward to take on the task.

There won't be any real punishment, but he can use this to "establish a reputation" and make his three roommates owe him a huge favor. Why not do it?

This is simply the mindset of a greasy middle-aged person, always calculating and taking maximizing profits as their sole criterion.

Zhong Lingyu rolled her eyes at Zeng Cheng, and as he expected, chose to downplay the matter: "Well, it's really not a big deal, no need to write a self-criticism, but—"

After waving her hand, she glared at the three brothers with annoyance.

"I won't say anything about whether it's healthy for the three of you to watch this kind of thing, but remember to wear headphones next time!"

"puff--"

Zeng Cheng couldn't hold back again.

Damn, you guys are playing movies out loud? You're like a cow on a plane – so awesome!

Zeng Cheng even suspected that Zhong Lingyu's late-night inspection of the boys' dormitory was due to a report from students in other dormitories.

You should know that Qi Jiahao is in the same major as him, so he should live in the dorm next door.

While others might not be capable of tattling to the teacher, our Jiahao is absolutely capable of doing it!

"Oh, right, the teacher came here for another reason. You all need to fill out an information form; the college requires it. It includes your name, age, home address, phone number, QQ number..."

As she spoke, Zhong Lingyu handed out information forms to each person.

This was important, so all four members of 606 obediently picked up their pens and started filling it out.

A few minutes later, after collecting the information forms, Zhong Lingyu strode away with her long legs.

However, before leaving, she winked mischievously at Zeng Cheng.

Whether it was his imagination or not, Zeng Cheng clearly felt that there was a hint of provocation in her eyes.

After Chung Ling-yu left, the three brothers kept thanking Tseng Cheng.

Zeng Cheng adopted a haughty tone: "Guys, all talk and no action is useless. I just saved the day, even if I didn't say I was preventing a building from collapsing, I still managed to turn the tide. And all you're doing is empty gratitude?"

The three fools were so easily manipulated that they quickly signed a series of unequal treaties that humiliated and ceded national sovereignty.

For example, Wang Zicong confidently promised to cover Zeng Cheng's breakfast expenses for a month.

Chen Yuliang and He Shuhuan said that from now on, when it's Zeng Cheng's turn to clean the dormitory, they will do it for him.

Zeng Cheng nodded in satisfaction.

It is foreseeable that these three idiots will be exploited terribly by him during their next four years of university life.

Wang Zicong was also a little puzzled: "Sixth Brother—why did Teacher Zhong let it go so easily just now? I thought this would at least result in a disciplinary action."

The other two brothers also looked quite puzzled.

Zeng Cheng decided to show off a little: "Why else? Of course, it's because I'm handsome! Didn't you see how Teacher Zhong's eyes were practically glued to me? I suspect she practically walked out of our dorm with her legs crossed!"

"cut--"

The three brothers simultaneously delivered a Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger to Zeng Cheng.

With Teacher Zhong's looks, figure, and temperament, she's absolutely goddess-level. Countless high-quality men are pursuing her. Who do you think you are, Zeng Laoliu?

Half an hour later, Zeng Cheng lay down on the bed. Before going to sleep, he habitually checked his phone and logged into QQ. He found a friend request with the nickname "Zhong Ling Yu Xiu".

Needless to say, it must be some mature woman with long legs.

Since Zhong Lingyu was, after all, the class assistant of Finance Class 1, and practically his teacher, Zeng Cheng had no choice but to agree.

Zhong Lingyu quickly sent a message.

"Junior Zeng, didn't you say your family was too poor to have a QQ account?"

"Teacher Zhong, I see through it but I won't say it."

Actually, I still prefer you to call me senior.

"That wouldn't be presumptuous..."

"Hey—I'm only twenty-one this year, not much older than you!"

"Okay, senior, thank you for your kindness today."

"Come on, you're not like those three idiots. You know this isn't a big deal... By the way, is the computer really yours?"

"Of course it's mine—why do you say that, senior?"

"I just want to tell you, junior, your taste is really bad; none of the teachers on your computer are good-looking."

"..."

Zeng Cheng's cheek twitched. He thought to himself that it was just that Wang Laowu had very poor taste, what did it have to do with him, Niu Gulu Zeng?

Besides, he didn't like the teachers on the script side. They were too formulaic and their acting was too affected. They were not as good as the various domestic XX series, which focused on being realistic and relatable!