Chapter 84

Du Hai, whom Yu Jin is looking for, is also from Dongsen University.

Logically, Du Hai should have graduated in July 2002. However, due to failing too many courses, he couldn't complete his studies by graduation, and the school refused to issue him a diploma. Out of necessity, he had to retake a year.

He couldn't stay at the school, and he didn't dare tell his family, so Du Hai could only rent a small room off-campus and spend his days in internet cafes.

The money from his family quickly ran out, covering rent, living expenses, and internet fees.

By chance, Du Hai met Yu Jin online and offered to help sell cheats for a commission. Although Yu Jin already had enough people, after a few chats, he discovered that Du Hai was an alumnus. They met for a drink.

Many people helped Yu Jin sell cheats online, but he had no real-life assistants. With some money, Yu Jin urgently needed someone to run errands, so he took Du Hai on.

Yu Jin's support greatly improved Du Hai's living conditions.

After months of job hunting and part-time work with no success and no one to confide in, Du Hai had seen the harsh side of society. Therefore, he worked hard to promote cheats for Yu Jin, often taking the bus to visit one internet cafe after another. He not only talked to the cafe owners and managers but also to the cashiers, and even approached anyone playing "Legend" or "Miracle" to sell cheats.

His sales performance was excellent, and both Yu Jin and Du Hai earned a good income. Du Hai became Yu Jin's first assistant.

Yu Jin said to Bian Xuedao, "On the day of the exam, I had Du Hai enter the exam room with a fake admission ticket. Do you want me to call him over for you to see?"

Bian Xuedao shook his head and said, "No need to meet. If you say it's him, then it's him. Once this is done, I'll give him another job, to promote a software in all the city's internet cafes. Regardless of the results, I'll give him a sum of money."

Yu Jin said, "You don't need to give the money; I've already given it to him."

Bian Xuedao said, "It's different. One must repay both enmity and kindness."

Before leaving, Bian Xuedao took out a small, stylish female pager and gave it to Yu Jin, "Use this when the time comes, and make sure it's set to ring mode. I don't have a miniature dictionary, so please get one for me."

Yu Jin said, "No problem."

Bian Xuedao walked a few steps and turned back, "I forgot to mention, the night before the Level 4 exam, I need your girlfriend Zhou Ling's help. She needs to go to Building 7, Area A, and ask the aunt at the entrance to call Tao Qing in room 525, saying that she's surnamed Xu. I'll give you more details over the phone."

Yu Jin nodded and said, "Okay."

People in the world are often like this: most of the time, relationships are governed by interests.

Because Bian Xuedao gave Wang Deliang a key to the cash box, Wang Deliang tasted the sweetness of money and women, so he was determined to follow Bian Xuedao's arrangements until he found a new source of income.

Yu Jin was the same.

In front of Zhou Ling and Du Hai, Yu Jin was the benefactor, but he knew that everything came from Bian Xuedao or was shared by him. His personal abilities did not play a significant role in this wealth.

Therefore, to maintain his dominant position in front of Zhou Ling and Du Hai, Yu Jin had to comply with Bian Xuedao's requirements. Bian Xuedao was very generous, but when he casually mentioned "revenge for enmity and repay kindness," Yu Jin knew it was a reminder.

Yu Jin might seem a bit reckless, but he was not a fool. On the contrary, he was very smart. During his time with Bian Xuedao, he learned to be generous with necessary expenses. He also had a prominent quality: he was generous and valued loyalty, which was why he quickly won Du Hai's loyalty.

Shan Rao knew nothing about what Bian Xuedao was doing, and he wouldn't let her know. After all, telling his current girlfriend that he was dealing with his ex-girlfriend's current boyfriend could easily make her jealous.

The two went swimming, shopping, and to the park together. Sometimes, sitting on the bus, Bian Xuedao would point to a newly built residential complex and ask Shan Rao, "What do you think of the buildings in this location?"

Shan Rao would look out the window and say, "I still prefer buying a house in a bustling area."

This was the first time they had a difference in preferences.

Bian Xuedao liked houses in quiet areas.

However, in the eyes of the two lovers, these were not issues. Bian Xuedao thought that with money, they could buy multiple houses: one in the city center, one in the suburbs, or even one in each district.

On the evening of June 20, the day before the Level 4 exam. The day was very long, and it was still light at 7 PM.

Knowing that Bian Xuedao needed her help, Zhou Ling was already waiting on the Dongsen University campus, holding her phone and waiting for Bian Xuedao's call.

Yu Jin had given his old phone to Zhou Ling and replaced it with the latest Motorola model.

As Yu Jin's partner, Zhou Ling knew much more about the real relationship between Bian Xuedao and Yu Jin than Du Hai and the others in room 909.

Moreover, Zhou Ling was very grateful to Bian Xuedao.

In the circle of friends in room 909, Zhou Ling was the only one without a degree, and her daily life was different from the others. To be precise, her entry into this circle was purely by chance. At the first few gatherings, Zhou Ling felt very awkward, as she had little in common with everyone and often didn't know what to say.

But Bian Xuedao always took good care of her.

Not only did he invite her to the dinners he organized, but he also always spoke about her at the table, showing concern and never neglecting her. He also told Yu Jin to treat her well.

It was under Bian Xuedao's guidance that the others in room 909 and their families gradually accepted Zhou Ling as one of their own. Recently, when Shan Rao, Su Yi, Li Xun, and Nan Jiao went shopping, Shan Rao called Zhou Ling to join them before leaving.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Ling cried.

Zhou Ling felt that since Bian Xuedao needed her help, she must help. Besides, Yu Jin had explained the details, which were simple: just say a few words.

Zhou Ling was waiting for Bian Xuedao's call, and Bian Xuedao was waiting for Wang Deliang's call.

Wang Deliang tried every way to get his roommates out of the dormitory to facilitate his actions. For those who couldn't be moved, he had to find the right opportunity.

Finally, those who were studying, meeting girlfriends, playing basketball at night, or chatting in other dormitories had all left. Only three people remained in the dormitory: Tao Qing, Wang Deliang, and the fifth roommate.

Wang Deliang noticed that since Tao Qing returned with a bruised face, he and his girlfriend had been arguing, so Tao Qing had been staying in more recently and not going out as much.

With only three people left, the time was right.

Wang Deliang sent a text message to Bian Xuedao: "Action."

Bian Xuedao replied: "Received."

A few minutes later, the dormitory's intercom rang, and the voice of the aunt on the first floor came through: "Tao Qing from room 525, a girl surnamed Xu is looking for you downstairs!"

Hearing that a girl surnamed Xu was looking for him downstairs, Tao Qing jumped up from his chair as if on a spring, grabbed his clothes, and ran out without a word.

As soon as Tao Qing left, the dormitory phone rang. Wang Deliang quickly answered and said, "It's for you, the fifth roommate, a girl."

"The fifth roommate took the phone hesitantly, "Who is it?"

A pleasant female voice with a Hunan accent came from the other end, "Is this Wu Qiang? ... That's right ... Don't ask who I am ... You haven't met me, but I've seen your ... photos ..."

The fifth roommate took the phone and went to the balcony, speaking softly.

Seeing the fifth roommate talking on the phone with his back to the dormitory window, Wang Deliang quickly found Tao Qing's exam bag from his bed, took out the Level 4 admission ticket, grabbed a book from the bookshelf, and placed the admission ticket inside. He put the book back on the shelf, sealed the exam bag, and returned it to its original position.

Then, Wang Deliang locked the door, took his phone, and went to the public bathroom on the floor, sending a text message to Bian Xuedao: "Step one completed."

Bian Xuedao replied: "Good."

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