TGUD: C08
Goddess~
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What's it like being friends with a goddess?
While the all-powerful Lu Xiaobei took the piece of paper ans tucked it away, saying: "I got it."
Yu Xiaoya's reply:
"I never say random stuff." Lu Xiaobei then added, "You can also use my phone, you can even use it to video call with your family."
"Captain, are you by chance looking for another pet? Xiang Yi stared at her with a pair of two huge cute eyes, before cleverly adding, "The kind of pet that isn't willing to work and only wants to be fed."
Miss Xu then turned her attention to Xiaoya, asking, "Your mother called to ask how you were doing. Since you're here now, would you like to call her back?"
Hearing this, Xiaoya then said in a whisper, "But... there isn't really anything I want to do."
Yu Xiaoya's reply:
One day, my teacher threw three exam papers in front of me ans asked if I was trying fool myself or her; and right as she was about to list out all my numerous shortcomings, my Goddess stepped in, with clouds painted in all seven colours of the rainbow appearing around her. She went on explaining to the teacher how I was unwell after returning to my room the night before, and how that was the reason why I struggled to solve the problems then (it wasn't actually why, though). She then proclaimed how, beforehand, she would even check over my homework herself from then on (nani?=_=).
While, sitting beside her, Lu Xiaobei took a pair of unused chopsticks and asked: "Do you want to try some?"
"I never say random stuff." Lu Xiaobei then added, "You can also use my phone, you can even use it to video call with your family."
"Alright," Lu Xiaobei replied.
Not hearing her clearly, Lu Xiaobei asked: "What?"
Xiang Yi graciously accepted it, saying, "Thank you, Captain."
Seeing her lack of a response, Lu Xiaobei, thinking it was due to her not wanting to call her family right there, said: "When I met the owner of the building today, he said we could ask an attendant to help us open a line to the outside, so Xiaoya can just call them later after we get back."
The having no sense of direction Xiaoya then thought: What the heck did she just say?
And so, taking the good reputation of the goddess into consideration, my teacher let me off the hook, then told me and the other students to learn from me. (But what the heck are they going to learn from me, though? Are they going to learn how to be friends with a goddess?)
To this, Lu Xiaobei had replied: "When I did my laundry yesterday I took them with me too. And after washing them in the machine, I hung them to dry downstairs."
Lu Xiaobei: "Okay then."
"I never say random stuff." Lu Xiaobei then added, "You can also use my phone, you can even use it to video call with your family."
But in front of the ones who have even more high hopes for them, the less they wished to expose their barren inner worlds. Xiaoya then said, "I'm done eating, so are we going to find Ms. Xu now?"
Why was she so good to me. That's when I first realised, I felt sad.
Even though a lot of the other commentors on the thread are flaunting how beautiful they think their goddesses are, and I firmly believe that none of them can even come close to my goddess' beauty (all rebuttals to this are rejected btw!) The reason I'm here, however, is to brag about my goddess' cooking skills! Don't get me wrong, now. Not only does my goddess run the hall, she also runs the kitchen[1], which is a must when you're travelling away from home! (Ugh... I wish I could take my goddess along with me for the rest of my life! I'm a bit pissy about this.)
You guy's probably already know that for a few days every month, girls can't eat anything cold or spicy, right? And as your average girl, I couldn't be that finicky. What's more, I was in a mountain valley, and there was only one restaurant for a hundred miles. But that evening after self-study classes was over, my goddess asked me to go back first to the room to rest, then she went to the dining hall to pack a special lunch for me.
Xiang Yi then picked up a piece of the tomato, saying, "You're even far more diligent that the cook in the school canteen, the tomatoes you made are even skinned too." The flesh of the tomato was tender and juicy, and it's taste was just right. If there was one more added it would've turned out too sour, and if just one was missing, the taste would've been too bland.
Why was she so good to me. That's when I first realised, I felt sad.
You guy's probably already know that for a few days every month, girls can't eat anything cold or spicy, right? And as your average girl, I couldn't be that finicky. What's more, I was in a mountain valley, and there was only one restaurant for a hundred miles. But that evening after self-study classes was over, my goddess asked me to go back first to the room to rest, then she went to the dining hall to pack a special lunch for me.
I was stupid back then, and so directly asked the goddess, "Is this because of me? It only hurt a bit a couple days ago, I'll be all better later. It's too much trouble for you to have to cook something everyday."
So did my goddess return, you ask? Of course she returned! She even brought me back a care package of: stewed goji berries, jujube (Chinese red dates), and boiled eggs. But back then when I saw those, I just stupidly said: "No way. Do restaurants seriously still make these? I don't like stuff like this." My goddess still coaxed me, though; saying eating red dates would be good for me while on my period.
Xiang Yi let out a 'yeah', then beamed, "I'm going to give the good news to Yichen right now."
My goddess is so kind—truly befitting of a goddess.
Xiang Yi then picked up a piece of the tomato, saying, "You're even far more diligent that the cook in the school canteen, the tomatoes you made are even skinned too." The flesh of the tomato was tender and juicy, and it's taste was just right. If there was one more added it would've turned out too sour, and if just one was missing, the taste would've been too bland.
But... when I got so bored I started counting all the trees on the hillside, my goddess hadn't yet returned. I was all wrapped up in a tizzy then, not knowing whether I should go to the dining hall to find her, or just continue staying in the room and wait for her? I bet that 90% of the people here would probably pick go find her as their option, yeah? But, you see, I have always been a very passive person; and since I promised to wait, I was just going to keep waiting.
But Xiaoya then, not caring much about it, replied, "Oh. it's alright. It's not like I can see it myself anyhow. Plus, I only peek at the mirror for a few minutes everyday."
To be honest, I didn't like the food served in the cafeteria here as well. It was either not tasty at all or too spicy, so I told her: "Thank you, Captain. I'll give you some money then. Just tell me how much the kitchen costs and I pay you half." My goddess' nickname was Captain, btw. Isn't that super cool!
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上得了厅堂，下得了厨房... this is part of the saying referenced here, it refers to a woman who can not only greet guests when then enter the house, but can handle stuff in the kitchen too. Back in the day, receiving guests was against tradition and being bound to the kitchen was commonplace. Basically it means a woman who can do anything. This is the whole phrase if you're curious: Man the halls, run the kitchen, write code, detect anomalies, slay trojans, jump fences, drive a good car, afford a new house, fight mistresses, and beat up thugs. [] Goji/wolfberry, jujube/Chinese red dates, and wild egg soup. [] 番茄炒蛋: scambled eggs with tomato. []^4. Student Registration: her grades from her Senior High School Entrance Exams got her qualified to enter No. 12 High School and this will be the school shown on her official record even though she's studying at another school. Being a loan student means her parents are paying extra to have her study there. Explains the slipper action from earlier. []Random note: In the early chapters Ms Xu's name uses this character [徐:Xú] but the author uses [余:Yú] after Xiaoya's name is no longer mentioned with her last name. I think it's just an error the author missed, since when Xiaoya uses Yu, the Xu pops back up and even gets mixes up as Xiaoya's last name too 😅
Xiang Yi then picked up a piece of the tomato, saying, "You're even far more diligent that the cook in the school canteen, the tomatoes you made are even skinned too." The flesh of the tomato was tender and juicy, and it's taste was just right. If there was one more added it would've turned out too sour, and if just one was missing, the taste would've been too bland.
But in front of the ones who have even more high hopes for them, the less they wished to expose their barren inner worlds. Xiaoya then said, "I'm done eating, so are we going to find Ms. Xu now?"
Xiaoya circled the room a couple of times, asking: "Captain, have you seen the clothes I had hanged on the back of the chair? I want to take them to the laundry, but I can't find them."
So did my goddess return, you ask? Of course she returned! She even brought me back a care package of: stewed goji berries, jujube (Chinese red dates), and boiled eggs[2]. But back then when I saw those, I just stupidly said: "No way. Do restaurants seriously still make these? I don't like stuff like this." My goddess still coaxed me, though; saying eating red dates would be good for me while on my period.
So did my goddess return, you ask? Of course she returned! She even brought me back a care package of: stewed goji berries, jujube (Chinese red dates), and boiled eggs. But back then when I saw those, I just stupidly said: "No way. Do restaurants seriously still make these? I don't like stuff like this." My goddess still coaxed me, though; saying eating red dates would be good for me while on my period.
Plus, my goddess' gentle and coaxing face is sooo beautiful. *covers face*
So Lu Xiaobei then told Xiang Yi, "You can bring Yichen along with you then."
Why was she so good to me. That's when I first realised, I felt sad.
So that night when dinner time came around, I insisted on going with my goddess to the dining hall together. She told me that that she made a deal with the one in charge of the kitchen that everyday after she made a list, the kitchen would be stocked up and she'd go cook after classes were over.
But... when I got so bored I started counting all the trees on the hillside, my goddess hadn't yet returned. I was all wrapped up in a tizzy then, not knowing whether I should go to the dining hall to find her, or just continue staying in the room and wait for her? I bet that 90% of the people here would probably pick go find her as their option, yeah? But, you see, I have always been a very passive person; and since I promised to wait, I was just going to keep waiting.
Anyways, afterwards, when I traded notes in secret until the afternoon self-study session with Xiang Yi (another classmate at my winter camp). It was only then I found out that the goji berry, jujube and egg broth was made the goddess herself. Furthermore, because she was making it, she didn't have time to eat lunch herself, and she didn't have time to eat the night before that either because she also made me some brown sugar water then.
Anyhoo, I'm just going to stop here for now. when get another chance, I'll tell you guys more about my goddess.
Xiang Yi then picked up a piece of the tomato, saying, "You're even far more diligent that the cook in the school canteen, the tomatoes you made are even skinned too." The flesh of the tomato was tender and juicy, and it's taste was just right. If there was one more added it would've turned out too sour, and if just one was missing, the taste would've been too bland.
Anyways, afterwards, when I traded notes in secret until the afternoon self-study session with Xiang Yi (another classmate at my winter camp). It was only then I found out that the goji berry, jujube and egg broth was made the goddess herself. Furthermore, because she was making it, she didn't have time to eat lunch herself, and she didn't have time to eat the night before that either because she also made me some brown sugar water then.
Xiaoya: ...
Let me think about it for a minute, I can't think of the right words to describe it... Oh yeah, I got it. So freaking good it makes your taste buds want to explode!!! I was never a picky eater, but if everything I ate for this month was made by my goddess, I might become a gourmet in the future.
Once she said this, Xiaoya hesitated for a while before she confessed, "My student registration is actually for No. 12 High School... My parents are the one who found a contact for me here and I got in as a loan student[4]." No. 12 High School was a local general high school in her district, and it had a college entrance rate lying somewhere below ten percent.
PS: Now my goddess also lets me play on her phone every night. I really feel like these days are much more comfortable than the ones I had at home.
Not hearing her clearly, Lu Xiaobei asked: "What?"
Why was she so good to me. That's when I first realised, I felt sad.
"Alright," Lu Xiaobei replied.
So that night when dinner time came around, I insisted on going with my goddess to the dining hall together. She told me that that she made a deal with the one in charge of the kitchen that everyday after she made a list, the kitchen would be stocked up and she'd go cook after classes were over.
So that night when dinner time came around, I insisted on going with my goddess to the dining hall together. She told me that that she made a deal with the one in charge of the kitchen that everyday after she made a list, the kitchen would be stocked up and she'd go cook after classes were over.
So that night when dinner time came around, I insisted on going with my goddess to the dining hall together. She told me that that she made a deal with the one in charge of the kitchen that everyday after she made a list, the kitchen would be stocked up and she'd go cook after classes were over.
Why was she so good to me. That's when I first realised, I felt sad.
PS: Now my goddess also lets me play on her phone every night. I really feel like these days are much more comfortable than the ones I had at home.
So Lu Xiaobei then told Xiang Yi, "You can bring Yichen along with you then."
Xiang Yi let out a 'yeah', then beamed, "I'm going to give the good news to Yichen right now."
My goddess is so kind—truly befitting of a goddess.
I was stupid back then, and so directly asked the goddess, "Is this because of me? It only hurt a bit a couple days ago, I'll be all better later. It's too much trouble for you to have to cook something everyday."
Xiaoya replied: "Oh, no. But if there's something you need help with in the future, Captain, please don't hesitate to ask me."
I was stupid back then, and so directly asked the goddess, "Is this because of me? It only hurt a bit a couple days ago, I'll be all better later. It's too much trouble for you to have to cook something everyday."
"Although you're only a freshman, your foundation is kind of..." Even though Lu Xiaobei had only tutored Xiaoya for a couple of days, she already got a general understanding of the other girl's academic level.
My goddess then said to me, "No. I just find the food from the cafeteria here too oily, and I can't get used to it. Anyway, I want to eat the stuff make myself, so how about we eat together, okay?"
Lu Xiaobei: "After we get back, I'll head to the first floor to ask the attendant to let you call out directly."
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Not hearing her clearly, Lu Xiaobei asked: "What?"
To be honest, I didn't like the food served in the cafeteria here as well. It was either not tasty at all or too spicy, so I told her: "Thank you, Captain. I'll give you some money then. Just tell me how much the kitchen costs and I pay you half." My goddess' nickname was Captain, btw. Isn't that super cool!
In the middle of the table was a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes. The eggs were golden, the tomatoes were ruby-red, and the jade-like scallions were sprinkled over it freely coupled with the red sauce surrounding it, added two extra points of visual appeal. Xiang Yi picked up a piece of the fried egg at random, bursting into tears, "Captain, how is your fried egg so delicious!" The chewy egg carried hints of the tartness from the tomatoes which made the mouth feel nice.
Even though a lot of the other commentors on the thread are flaunting how beautiful they think their goddesses are, and I firmly believe that none of them can even come close to my goddess' beauty (all rebuttals to this are rejected btw!) The reason I'm here, however, is to brag about my goddess' cooking skills! Don't get me wrong, now. Not only does my goddess run the hall, she also runs the kitchen, which is a must when you're travelling away from home! (Ugh... I wish I could take my goddess along with me for the rest of my life! I'm a bit pissy about this.)
One day, my teacher threw three exam papers in front of me ans asked if I was trying fool myself or her; and right as she was about to list out all my numerous shortcomings, my Goddess stepped in, with clouds painted in all seven colours of the rainbow appearing around her. She went on explaining to the teacher how I was unwell after returning to my room the night before, and how that was the reason why I struggled to solve the problems then (it wasn't actually why, though). She then proclaimed how, beforehand, she would even check over my homework herself from then on (nani?=_=).
Xiaoya at this point had felt like there was nothing Lu Xiaobei couldn't do, so seeing Lu Xiaobei appreciate her promise to that extent, had made her heart filled with joy at her recognition. Right then, Xiaoya only wished to study hard, and increase her self-esteem. So in the future when the captain needs her, she'd be able to walk trough fire and water for her with no hesitation.
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Xiaoya felt as though her life as of recent was like being in a dream. Every morning there was someone there to wake her up; if there were math problems she couldn't do, there was someone there to tutor her; and for all three meals there was also someone there to feed her.
One day, my teacher threw three exam papers in front of me ans asked if I was trying fool myself or her; and right as she was about to list out all my numerous shortcomings, my Goddess stepped in, with clouds painted in all seven colours of the rainbow appearing around her. She went on explaining to the teacher how I was unwell after returning to my room the night before, and how that was the reason why I struggled to solve the problems then (it wasn't actually why, though). She then proclaimed how, beforehand, she would even check over my homework herself from then on (nani?=_=).
In turn she replied, "There's no need for you to do that, it doesn't cost much. Plus, the winter camp fee also covers food expenses, so you technically already paid." How could this be the same thing! I thought, still insisting on paying, but my goddess just said to me, "The meal prepared everyday is not the same, and the person in charge of the kitchen will make a note of everything so it could all be paid altogether at the end of winter camp."
Now, is the food made by my goddess delicious, you ask? Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
I get the feeling my goddess didn't want to accept it, but when the time came, I planned on quietly giving it to her.
Yu Xiaoya's reply:
Miss Xu further added, "It's too late now, so you two can't go. You can just go there tomorrow around noon, alright? I'll notify Mr. Qi you might be late for your evening study sessions as well."
What's it like being friends with a goddess?
Now, is the food made by my goddess delicious, you ask? Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
Goddess~
Lu Xiaobei replied, "Yeah. Xiang Yi entered the student union in the second term of her first year, so because of the work handovers, we got into contact with each other."
Xiang Yi let out a 'yeah', then beamed, "I'm going to give the good news to Yichen right now."
On the way back—
But because she was chewing rice at the moment, Xiaoya didn't respond.
Let me think about it for a minute, I can't think of the right words to describe it... Oh yeah, I got it. So freaking good it makes your taste buds want to explode!!! I was never a picky eater, but if everything I ate for this month was made by my goddess, I might become a gourmet in the future.
And so, taking the good reputation of the goddess into consideration, my teacher let me off the hook, then told me and the other students to learn from me. (But what the heck are they going to learn from me, though? Are they going to learn how to be friends with a goddess?)
Xiaoya: ...
"Captain, are you by chance looking for another pet? Xiang Yi stared at her with a pair of two huge cute eyes, before cleverly adding, "The kind of pet that isn't willing to work and only wants to be fed."
Xiaoya circled the room a couple of times, asking: "Captain, have you seen the clothes I had hanged on the back of the chair? I want to take them to the laundry, but I can't find them."
Why was she so good to me. That's when I first realised, I felt sad.
My goddess also looks divine while cooking and serving the dishes. But every time I think about snapping a picture of it, the food would already be eaten up. I'll try my best to hold back a little next time, take a picture first, then come post it here later.
Lu Xiaobei, by habit, wasn't one to go digging around for the bottom of things. So after helping Xiaoya pack up the tableware, they went looking for Miss Xu.
Xiaoya: ...
But Xiaoya then, not caring much about it, replied, "Oh. it's alright. It's not like I can see it myself anyhow. Plus, I only peek at the mirror for a few minutes everyday."
Xiaoya then thought to herself: Someone like Lu Xiaobei will definitely never understand. For some people, so long as they have a computer connected to the internet and an unlimited supply of k-dramas, comics, anime and novels; they can live quite happily throughout their lifetime.
So did my goddess return, you ask? Of course she returned! She even brought me back a care package of: stewed goji berries, jujube (Chinese red dates), and boiled eggs. But back then when I saw those, I just stupidly said: "No way. Do restaurants seriously still make these? I don't like stuff like this." My goddess still coaxed me, though; saying eating red dates would be good for me while on my period.
PS: Now my goddess also lets me play on her phone every night. I really feel like these days are much more comfortable than the ones I had at home.
Lu Xiaobei replied, "Yeah. Xiang Yi entered the student union in the second term of her first year, so because of the work handovers, we got into contact with each other."
Xiaoya replied: "Oh, no. But if there's something you need help with in the future, Captain, please don't hesitate to ask me."
Xiaoya: ...
One day, my teacher threw three exam papers in front of me ans asked if I was trying fool myself or her; and right as she was about to list out all my numerous shortcomings, my Goddess stepped in, with clouds painted in all seven colours of the rainbow appearing around her. She went on explaining to the teacher how I was unwell after returning to my room the night before, and how that was the reason why I struggled to solve the problems then (it wasn't actually why, though). She then proclaimed how, beforehand, she would even check over my homework herself from then on (nani?=_=).
Lu Xiaobei looked at her standing and motionless form, asking: "Is there something wrong?"
Xiang Yi then picked up a piece of the tomato, saying, "You're even far more diligent that the cook in the school canteen, the tomatoes you made are even skinned too." The flesh of the tomato was tender and juicy, and it's taste was just right. If there was one more added it would've turned out too sour, and if just one was missing, the taste would've been too bland.
"Although you're only a freshman, your foundation is kind of..." Even though Lu Xiaobei had only tutored Xiaoya for a couple of days, she already got a general understanding of the other girl's academic level.
Anyhoo, I'm just going to stop here for now. when get another chance, I'll tell you guys more about my goddess.
Even though a lot of the other commentors on the thread are flaunting how beautiful they think their goddesses are, and I firmly believe that none of them can even come close to my goddess' beauty (all rebuttals to this are rejected btw!) The reason I'm here, however, is to brag about my goddess' cooking skills! Don't get me wrong, now. Not only does my goddess run the hall, she also runs the kitchen, which is a must when you're travelling away from home! (Ugh... I wish I could take my goddess along with me for the rest of my life! I'm a bit pissy about this.)
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Let me think about it for a minute, I can't think of the right words to describe it... Oh yeah, I got it. So freaking good it makes your taste buds want to explode!!! I was never a picky eater, but if everything I ate for this month was made by my goddess, I might become a gourmet in the future.
Xiaoya circled the room a couple of times, asking: "Captain, have you seen the clothes I had hanged on the back of the chair? I want to take them to the laundry, but I can't find them."
Even though a lot of the other commentors on the thread are flaunting how beautiful they think their goddesses are, and I firmly believe that none of them can even come close to my goddess' beauty (all rebuttals to this are rejected btw!) The reason I'm here, however, is to brag about my goddess' cooking skills! Don't get me wrong, now. Not only does my goddess run the hall, she also runs the kitchen, which is a must when you're travelling away from home! (Ugh... I wish I could take my goddess along with me for the rest of my life! I'm a bit pissy about this.)
Xiaoya felt as though her life as of recent was like being in a dream. Every morning there was someone there to wake her up; if there were math problems she couldn't do, there was someone there to tutor her; and for all three meals there was also someone there to feed her.
Anyhoo, I'm just going to stop here for now. when get another chance, I'll tell you guys more about my goddess.
But... when I got so bored I started counting all the trees on the hillside, my goddess hadn't yet returned. I was all wrapped up in a tizzy then, not knowing whether I should go to the dining hall to find her, or just continue staying in the room and wait for her? I bet that 90% of the people here would probably pick go find her as their option, yeah? But, you see, I have always been a very passive person; and since I promised to wait, I was just going to keep waiting.
Once she said this, Xiaoya hesitated for a while before she confessed, "My student registration is actually for No. 12 High School... My parents are the one who found a contact for me here and I got in as a loan student[4]." No. 12 High School was a local general high school in her district, and it had a college entrance rate lying somewhere below ten percent.
That evening, Xiaoya and Lu Xiaobei went to the dining hall, where Lu Xiaobei had prepared her a special home-made meal. Seeing Xiaoya, Xiang Yi came over and called out to her, saying: "Wow... Captain is making food for you again?"
PS: Now my goddess also lets me play on her phone every night. I really feel like these days are much more comfortable than the ones I had at home.
"Captain, are you by chance looking for another pet? Xiang Yi stared at her with a pair of two huge cute eyes, before cleverly adding, "The kind of pet that isn't willing to work and only wants to be fed."
"Although you're only a freshman, your foundation is kind of..." Even though Lu Xiaobei had only tutored Xiaoya for a couple of days, she already got a general understanding of the other girl's academic level.
It was to the extent that...
Once she said this, Xiaoya hesitated for a while before she confessed, "My student registration is actually for No. 12 High School... My parents are the one who found a contact for me here and I got in as a loan student[4]." No. 12 High School was a local general high school in her district, and it had a college entrance rate lying somewhere below ten percent.
Hearing this, Xiaoya then said in a whisper, "But... there isn't really anything I want to do."
After hearing the reason they came to find her, Miss Xu ripped out a piece of paper directly from her book and wrote out a string of addresses. "We're staying in the new district, so they're still a lot of facilities that haven't been constructed as yet. The print shop is located in the old district at the centre of the town. If the two of you go left from the building you're staying at, you'll see a bridge. Follow that bridge then take a right, and keep going straight until you meet an intersection, but don't turn there and just keep going straight. When you see a second intersection, you can turn right and from there you'll be able to see the print shop."
Xiaoya circled the room a couple of times, asking: "Captain, have you seen the clothes I had hanged on the back of the chair? I want to take them to the laundry, but I can't find them."
It was to the extent that...
Lu Xiaobei then said, "Now eat up. After this have to go together to find Miss Xu and ask where the printing shop is located. I have an underclassmen who knows some of your classmates, and he scanned a copy of your winter assignments, so we're going to go print them."
In turn she replied, "There's no need for you to do that, it doesn't cost much. Plus, the winter camp fee also covers food expenses, so you technically already paid." How could this be the same thing! I thought, still insisting on paying, but my goddess just said to me, "The meal prepared everyday is not the same, and the person in charge of the kitchen will make a note of everything so it could all be paid altogether at the end of winter camp."
So did my goddess return, you ask? Of course she returned! She even brought me back a care package of: stewed goji berries, jujube (Chinese red dates), and boiled eggs. But back then when I saw those, I just stupidly said: "No way. Do restaurants seriously still make these? I don't like stuff like this." My goddess still coaxed me, though; saying eating red dates would be good for me while on my period.
Once she said this, Xiaoya hesitated for a while before she confessed, "My student registration is actually for No. 12 High School... My parents are the one who found a contact for me here and I got in as a loan student[4]." No. 12 High School was a local general high school in her district, and it had a college entrance rate lying somewhere below ten percent.
To this, Lu Xiaobei had replied: "When I did my laundry yesterday I took them with me too. And after washing them in the machine, I hung them to dry downstairs."
On the way back—
What's it like being friends with a goddess?
In the middle of the table was a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes. The eggs were golden, the tomatoes were ruby-red, and the jade-like scallions were sprinkled over it freely coupled with the red sauce surrounding it, added two extra points of visual appeal. Xiang Yi picked up a piece of the fried egg at random, bursting into tears, "Captain, how is your fried egg so delicious!" The chewy egg carried hints of the tartness from the tomatoes which made the mouth feel nice.
Xiaoya: "Oh."
I get the feeling my goddess didn't want to accept it, but when the time came, I planned on quietly giving it to her.
Xiang Yi let out a 'yeah', then beamed, "I'm going to give the good news to Yichen right now."
Xiaoya felt as though her life as of recent was like being in a dream. Every morning there was someone there to wake her up; if there were math problems she couldn't do, there was someone there to tutor her; and for all three meals there was also someone there to feed her.
"I never say random stuff." Lu Xiaobei then added, "You can also use my phone, you can even use it to video call with your family."
Xiaoya: ...
Lu Xiaobei looked at her standing and motionless form, asking: "Is there something wrong?"
My goddess then said to me, "No. I just find the food from the cafeteria here too oily, and I can't get used to it. Anyway, I want to eat the stuff make myself, so how about we eat together, okay?"
Xiaoya replied: "Oh, no. But if there's something you need help with in the future, Captain, please don't hesitate to ask me."
Why was she so good to me. That's when I first realised, I felt sad.
Yu Xiaoya's reply:
Seeing her lack of a response, Lu Xiaobei, thinking it was due to her not wanting to call her family right there, said: "When I met the owner of the building today, he said we could ask an attendant to help us open a line to the outside, so Xiaoya can just call them later after we get back."
Hearing this, Xiaoya then said in a whisper, "But... there isn't really anything I want to do."
"Although you're only a freshman, your foundation is kind of..." Even though Lu Xiaobei had only tutored Xiaoya for a couple of days, she already got a general understanding of the other girl's academic level.
Lu Xiaobei: "Okay then."
Miss Xu didn't push the matter any further, only again insisting, "Be careful while you're heading back," then allowing them to leave.
Xiaoya felt as though her life as of recent was like being in a dream. Every morning there was someone there to wake her up; if there were math problems she couldn't do, there was someone there to tutor her; and for all three meals there was also someone there to feed her.
"My mom's pretty old-school, she didn't even let me bring a phone, yet you brought one. If I did that, she wouldn't have any idea what to say." Xiaoya felt a bit moved, then thought about it some more before adding, "Plus, if she saw me she won't like seeing my acne or that I gained weight. So it's better to not pollute her eyes."
My goddess also looks divine while cooking and serving the dishes. But every time I think about snapping a picture of it, the food would already be eaten up. I'll try my best to hold back a little next time, take a picture first, then come post it here later.
Goddess~
Xiaoya at this point had felt like there was nothing Lu Xiaobei couldn't do, so seeing Lu Xiaobei appreciate her promise to that extent, had made her heart filled with joy at her recognition. Right then, Xiaoya only wished to study hard, and increase her self-esteem. So in the future when the captain needs her, she'd be able to walk trough fire and water for her with no hesitation.
Xiaoya looked at the phone in Miss Xu's hand, she was to to say she would just borrow Lu Xiaobei's phone after they got back to their room to call her. But right then she remembered that bringing along phones was expressly forbidden at the winter camp, so for a while, she did not say a word.
Xiaoya then thought to herself: Someone like Lu Xiaobei will definitely never understand. For some people, so long as they have a computer connected to the internet and an unlimited supply of k-dramas, comics, anime and novels; they can live quite happily throughout their lifetime.
Lu Xiaobei replied, "Yeah. Xiang Yi entered the student union in the second term of her first year, so because of the work handovers, we got into contact with each other."
Lu Xiaobei: "Okay then."
Lu Xiaobei: "After we get back, I'll head to the first floor to ask the attendant to let you call out directly."
That evening, Xiaoya and Lu Xiaobei went to the dining hall, where Lu Xiaobei had prepared her a special home-made meal. Seeing Xiaoya, Xiang Yi came over and called out to her, saying: "Wow... Captain is making food for you again?"
Xiang Yi graciously accepted it, saying, "Thank you, Captain."
Miss Xu then turned her attention to Xiaoya, asking, "Your mother called to ask how you were doing. Since you're here now, would you like to call her back?"
Now, is the food made by my goddess delicious, you ask? Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
So that night when dinner time came around, I insisted on going with my goddess to the dining hall together. She told me that that she made a deal with the one in charge of the kitchen that everyday after she made a list, the kitchen would be stocked up and she'd go cook after classes were over.
That evening, Xiaoya and Lu Xiaobei went to the dining hall, where Lu Xiaobei had prepared her a special home-made meal. Seeing Xiaoya, Xiang Yi came over and called out to her, saying: "Wow... Captain is making food for you again?"
But because she was chewing rice at the moment, Xiaoya didn't respond.
Xiaoya then thought to herself: Someone like Lu Xiaobei will definitely never understand. For some people, so long as they have a computer connected to the internet and an unlimited supply of k-dramas, comics, anime and novels; they can live quite happily throughout their lifetime.
To this, Lu Xiaobei had replied: "When I did my laundry yesterday I took them with me too. And after washing them in the machine, I hung them to dry downstairs."
Plus, my goddess' gentle and coaxing face is sooo beautiful. *covers face*
And so, taking the good reputation of the goddess into consideration, my teacher let me off the hook, then told me and the other students to learn from me. (But what the heck are they going to learn from me, though? Are they going to learn how to be friends with a goddess?)
Xiaoya felt as though her life as of recent was like being in a dream. Every morning there was someone there to wake her up; if there were math problems she couldn't do, there was someone there to tutor her; and for all three meals there was also someone there to feed her.
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Once she said this, Xiaoya hesitated for a while before she confessed, "My student registration is actually for No. 12 High School... My parents are the one who found a contact for me here and I got in as a loan student[4]." No. 12 High School was a local general high school in her district, and it had a college entrance rate lying somewhere below ten percent.
While, sitting beside her, Lu Xiaobei took a pair of unused chopsticks and asked: "Do you want to try some?"
Miss Xu further added, "It's too late now, so you two can't go. You can just go there tomorrow around noon, alright? I'll notify Mr. Qi you might be late for your evening study sessions as well."
But... when I got so bored I started counting all the trees on the hillside, my goddess hadn't yet returned. I was all wrapped up in a tizzy then, not knowing whether I should go to the dining hall to find her, or just continue staying in the room and wait for her? I bet that 90% of the people here would probably pick go find her as their option, yeah? But, you see, I have always been a very passive person; and since I promised to wait, I was just going to keep waiting.
Lu Xiaobei: ...
Xiang Yi graciously accepted it, saying, "Thank you, Captain."
What's it like being friends with a goddess?
So that night when dinner time came around, I insisted on going with my goddess to the dining hall together. She told me that that she made a deal with the one in charge of the kitchen that everyday after she made a list, the kitchen would be stocked up and she'd go cook after classes were over.
Xiaoya looked at the phone in Miss Xu's hand, she was to to say she would just borrow Lu Xiaobei's phone after they got back to their room to call her. But right then she remembered that bringing along phones was expressly forbidden at the winter camp, so for a while, she did not say a word.
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"Although you're only a freshman, your foundation is kind of..." Even though Lu Xiaobei had only tutored Xiaoya for a couple of days, she already got a general understanding of the other girl's academic level.
So Lu Xiaobei then told Xiang Yi, "You can bring Yichen along with you then."
Xiaoya looked at the phone in Miss Xu's hand, she was to to say she would just borrow Lu Xiaobei's phone after they got back to their room to call her. But right then she remembered that bringing along phones was expressly forbidden at the winter camp, so for a while, she did not say a word.
In the middle of the table was a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes. The eggs were golden, the tomatoes were ruby-red, and the jade-like scallions were sprinkled over it freely coupled with the red sauce surrounding it, added two extra points of visual appeal[3]. Xiang Yi picked up a piece of the fried egg at random, bursting into tears, "Captain, how is your fried egg so delicious!" The chewy egg carried hints of the tartness from the tomatoes which made the mouth feel nice.
Lu Xiaobei: ...
But Xiaoya then, not caring much about it, replied, "Oh. it's alright. It's not like I can see it myself anyhow. Plus, I only peek at the mirror for a few minutes everyday."
My goddess then said to me, "No. I just find the food from the cafeteria here too oily, and I can't get used to it. Anyway, I want to eat the stuff make myself, so how about we eat together, okay?"
Xiang Yi then picked up a piece of the tomato, saying, "You're even far more diligent that the cook in the school canteen, the tomatoes you made are even skinned too." The flesh of the tomato was tender and juicy, and it's taste was just right. If there was one more added it would've turned out too sour, and if just one was missing, the taste would've been too bland.
After hearing the reason they came to find her, Miss Xu ripped out a piece of paper directly from her book and wrote out a string of addresses. "We're staying in the new district, so they're still a lot of facilities that haven't been constructed as yet. The print shop is located in the old district at the centre of the town. If the two of you go left from the building you're staying at, you'll see a bridge. Follow that bridge then take a right, and keep going straight until you meet an intersection, but don't turn there and just keep going straight. When you see a second intersection, you can turn right and from there you'll be able to see the print shop."
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Once she said this, Xiaoya hesitated for a while before she confessed, "My student registration is actually for No. 12 High School... My parents are the one who found a contact for me here and I got in as a loan student[4]." No. 12 High School was a local general high school in her district, and it had a college entrance rate lying somewhere below ten percent.
Lu Xiaobei looked at her standing and motionless form, asking: "Is there something wrong?"
Lu Xiaobei then said, "Now eat up. After this have to go together to find Miss Xu and ask where the printing shop is located. I have an underclassmen who knows some of your classmates, and he scanned a copy of your winter assignments, so we're going to go print them."
"Captain, are you by chance looking for another pet? Xiang Yi stared at her with a pair of two huge cute eyes, before cleverly adding, "The kind of pet that isn't willing to work and only wants to be fed."
Plus, my goddess' gentle and coaxing face is sooo beautiful. *covers face*
I was stupid back then, and so directly asked the goddess, "Is this because of me? It only hurt a bit a couple days ago, I'll be all better later. It's too much trouble for you to have to cook something everyday."
To this, Lu Xiaobei had replied: "When I did my laundry yesterday I took them with me too. And after washing them in the machine, I hung them to dry downstairs."
Xiang Yi graciously accepted it, saying, "Thank you, Captain."
Even though a lot of the other commentors on the thread are flaunting how beautiful they think their goddesses are, and I firmly believe that none of them can even come close to my goddess' beauty (all rebuttals to this are rejected btw!) The reason I'm here, however, is to brag about my goddess' cooking skills! Don't get me wrong, now. Not only does my goddess run the hall, she also runs the kitchen, which is a must when you're travelling away from home! (Ugh... I wish I could take my goddess along with me for the rest of my life! I'm a bit pissy about this.)
Lu Xiaobei in turn looked to Xiaoya, seeming to be asking her for her opinion. With Xiaoya, for some unknown reason, replying, "I'm good with anything, I don't mind."
"What are you talking about? Of course there's going be a little weight gain during winter. As for the acne..." Lu Xiaobei then continued, "After you finish eating those snacks you have, don't buy any more." So far, everyday, she had been trying to cook her meals with less salt, oil and spice as she could.
"Alright," Lu Xiaobei replied.
Miss Xu didn't push the matter any further, only again insisting, "Be careful while you're heading back," then allowing them to leave.
Anyways, afterwards, when I traded notes in secret until the afternoon self-study session with Xiang Yi (another classmate at my winter camp). It was only then I found out that the goji berry, jujube and egg broth was made the goddess herself. Furthermore, because she was making it, she didn't have time to eat lunch herself, and she didn't have time to eat the night before that either because she also made me some brown sugar water then.
Even though a lot of the other commentors on the thread are flaunting how beautiful they think their goddesses are, and I firmly believe that none of them can even come close to my goddess' beauty (all rebuttals to this are rejected btw!) The reason I'm here, however, is to brag about my goddess' cooking skills! Don't get me wrong, now. Not only does my goddess run the hall, she also runs the kitchen, which is a must when you're travelling away from home! (Ugh... I wish I could take my goddess along with me for the rest of my life! I'm a bit pissy about this.)
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One day, my teacher threw three exam papers in front of me ans asked if I was trying fool myself or her; and right as she was about to list out all my numerous shortcomings, my Goddess stepped in, with clouds painted in all seven colours of the rainbow appearing around her. She went on explaining to the teacher how I was unwell after returning to my room the night before, and how that was the reason why I struggled to solve the problems then (it wasn't actually why, though). She then proclaimed how, beforehand, she would even check over my homework herself from then on (nani?=_=).
So Lu Xiaobei then told Xiang Yi, "You can bring Yichen along with you then."
"Oh." Xiaoya replied simply. Even Xiaoya was aware that the student council was run by the students in their sophomore year, while the seniors prioritised their studies and would no longer be in charge.
Xiang Yi let out a 'yeah', then beamed, "I'm going to give the good news to Yichen right now."
Lu Xiaobei looked at her standing and motionless form, asking: "Is there something wrong?"
But... when I got so bored I started counting all the trees on the hillside, my goddess hadn't yet returned. I was all wrapped up in a tizzy then, not knowing whether I should go to the dining hall to find her, or just continue staying in the room and wait for her? I bet that 90% of the people here would probably pick go find her as their option, yeah? But, you see, I have always been a very passive person; and since I promised to wait, I was just going to keep waiting.
In the middle of the table was a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes. The eggs were golden, the tomatoes were ruby-red, and the jade-like scallions were sprinkled over it freely coupled with the red sauce surrounding it, added two extra points of visual appeal. Xiang Yi picked up a piece of the fried egg at random, bursting into tears, "Captain, how is your fried egg so delicious!" The chewy egg carried hints of the tartness from the tomatoes which made the mouth feel nice.
Xiang Yi then went off far somewhere, while Xiaoya and Lu Xiaobei continued their conversation. "Captain, did you and Xiang Yi know each other before camp?" It was clear that compared to the others, the two seemed more familiar with one another.
Xiaoya: "Huh? I thought you were just making up random stuff."
Lu Xiaobei replied, "Yeah. Xiang Yi entered the student union in the second term of her first year, so because of the work handovers, we got into contact with each other."
The having no sense of direction Xiaoya then thought: What the heck did she just say?
Xiaoya felt as though her life as of recent was like being in a dream. Every morning there was someone there to wake her up; if there were math problems she couldn't do, there was someone there to tutor her; and for all three meals there was also someone there to feed her.
Lu Xiaobei then said, "Now eat up. After this have to go together to find Miss Xu and ask where the printing shop is located. I have an underclassmen who knows some of your classmates, and he scanned a copy of your winter assignments, so we're going to go print them."
"Oh." Xiaoya replied simply. Even Xiaoya was aware that the student council was run by the students in their sophomore year, while the seniors prioritised their studies and would no longer be in charge.
上得了厅堂，下得了厨房... this is part of the saying referenced here, it refers to a woman who can not only greet guests when then enter the house, but can handle stuff in the kitchen too. Back in the day, receiving guests was against tradition and being bound to the kitchen was commonplace. Basically it means a woman who can do anything. This is the whole phrase if you're curious: Man the halls, run the kitchen, write code, detect anomalies, slay trojans, jump fences, drive a good car, afford a new house, fight mistresses, and beat up thugs. [] Goji/wolfberry, jujube/Chinese red dates, and wild egg soup. [] 番茄炒蛋: scambled eggs with tomato. []^4. Student Registration: her grades from her Senior High School Entrance Exams got her qualified to enter No. 12 High School and this will be the school shown on her official record even though she's studying at another school. Being a loan student means her parents are paying extra to have her study there. Explains the slipper action from earlier. []Random note: In the early chapters Ms Xu's name uses this character [徐:Xú] but the author uses [余:Yú] after Xiaoya's name is no longer mentioned with her last name. I think it's just an error the author missed, since when Xiaoya uses Yu, the Xu pops back up and even gets mixes up as Xiaoya's last name too
Seeing her lack of a response, Lu Xiaobei, thinking it was due to her not wanting to call her family right there, said: "When I met the owner of the building today, he said we could ask an attendant to help us open a line to the outside, so Xiaoya can just call them later after we get back."
Xiang Yi then went off far somewhere, while Xiaoya and Lu Xiaobei continued their conversation. "Captain, did you and Xiang Yi know each other before camp?" It was clear that compared to the others, the two seemed more familiar with one another.
But in front of the ones who have even more high hopes for them, the less they wished to expose their barren inner worlds. Xiaoya then said, "I'm done eating, so are we going to find Ms. Xu now?"
"Captain, are you by chance looking for another pet? Xiang Yi stared at her with a pair of two huge cute eyes, before cleverly adding, "The kind of pet that isn't willing to work and only wants to be fed."
Lu Xiaobei, by habit, wasn't one to go digging around for the bottom of things. So after helping Xiaoya pack up the tableware, they went looking for Miss Xu.
Xiaoya: "Huh? I thought you were just making up random stuff."
Lu Xiaobei then said, "Now eat up. After this have to go together to find Miss Xu and ask where the printing shop is located. I have an underclassmen who knows some of your classmates, and he scanned a copy of your winter assignments, so we're going to go print them."
But in front of the ones who have even more high hopes for them, the less they wished to expose their barren inner worlds. Xiaoya then said, "I'm done eating, so are we going to find Ms. Xu now?"
That evening, Xiaoya and Lu Xiaobei went to the dining hall, where Lu Xiaobei had prepared her a special home-made meal. Seeing Xiaoya, Xiang Yi came over and called out to her, saying: "Wow... Captain is making food for you again?"
In the middle of the table was a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes. The eggs were golden, the tomatoes were ruby-red, and the jade-like scallions were sprinkled over it freely coupled with the red sauce surrounding it, added two extra points of visual appeal. Xiang Yi picked up a piece of the fried egg at random, bursting into tears, "Captain, how is your fried egg so delicious!" The chewy egg carried hints of the tartness from the tomatoes which made the mouth feel nice.
Xiaoya: ...
That evening, Xiaoya and Lu Xiaobei went to the dining hall, where Lu Xiaobei had prepared her a special home-made meal. Seeing Xiaoya, Xiang Yi came over and called out to her, saying: "Wow... Captain is making food for you again?"
Not hearing her clearly, Lu Xiaobei asked: "What?"
It was to the extent that...
"Although you're only a freshman, your foundation is kind of..." Even though Lu Xiaobei had only tutored Xiaoya for a couple of days, she already got a general understanding of the other girl's academic level.
Not hearing her clearly, Lu Xiaobei asked: "What?"
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My goddess then said to me, "No. I just find the food from the cafeteria here too oily, and I can't get used to it. Anyway, I want to eat the stuff make myself, so how about we eat together, okay?"
Xiaoya: "Oh."
While the all-powerful Lu Xiaobei took the piece of paper ans tucked it away, saying: "I got it."
Miss Xu then turned her attention to Xiaoya, asking, "Your mother called to ask how you were doing. Since you're here now, would you like to call her back?"
Not hearing her clearly, Lu Xiaobei asked: "What?"
Once she said this, Xiaoya hesitated for a while before she confessed, "My student registration is actually for No. 12 High School... My parents are the one who found a contact for me here and I got in as a loan student[4]." No. 12 High School was a local general high school in her district, and it had a college entrance rate lying somewhere below ten percent.
PS: Now my goddess also lets me play on her phone every night. I really feel like these days are much more comfortable than the ones I had at home.
"Alright," Lu Xiaobei replied.
"What are you talking about? Of course there's going be a little weight gain during winter. As for the acne..." Lu Xiaobei then continued, "After you finish eating those snacks you have, don't buy any more." So far, everyday, she had been trying to cook her meals with less salt, oil and spice as she could.
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But... when I got so bored I started counting all the trees on the hillside, my goddess hadn't yet returned. I was all wrapped up in a tizzy then, not knowing whether I should go to the dining hall to find her, or just continue staying in the room and wait for her? I bet that 90% of the people here would probably pick go find her as their option, yeah? But, you see, I have always been a very passive person; and since I promised to wait, I was just going to keep waiting.
But because she was chewing rice at the moment, Xiaoya didn't respond.
Xiaoya looked at the phone in Miss Xu's hand, she was to to say she would just borrow Lu Xiaobei's phone after they got back to their room to call her. But right then she remembered that bringing along phones was expressly forbidden at the winter camp, so for a while, she did not say a word.
"Xiaoya, your parents truly do have high hopes for you. So regardless of whether it's for their sake or just your own, you should try to work a little harder." Lu Xiaobei then added, "You'll come to understand it more in the future. The higher you stand, the more freedom you'll have, along with a greater chance to be able to do the things you want to do."
Seeing her lack of a response, Lu Xiaobei, thinking it was due to her not wanting to call her family right there, said: "When I met the owner of the building today, he said we could ask an attendant to help us open a line to the outside, so Xiaoya can just call them later after we get back."
My goddess also looks divine while cooking and serving the dishes. But every time I think about snapping a picture of it, the food would already be eaten up. I'll try my best to hold back a little next time, take a picture first, then come post it here later.
Seeing her lack of a response, Lu Xiaobei, thinking it was due to her not wanting to call her family right there, said: "When I met the owner of the building today, he said we could ask an attendant to help us open a line to the outside, so Xiaoya can just call them later after we get back."
And so, taking the good reputation of the goddess into consideration, my teacher let me off the hook, then told me and the other students to learn from me. (But what the heck are they going to learn from me, though? Are they going to learn how to be friends with a goddess?)
Hearing this, Xiaoya then said in a whisper, "But... there isn't really anything I want to do."
Xiang Yi let out a 'yeah', then beamed, "I'm going to give the good news to Yichen right now."
Xiaoya: "Oh."
Hearing this, Xiaoya then said in a whisper, "But... there isn't really anything I want to do."
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My goddess then said to me, "No. I just find the food from the cafeteria here too oily, and I can't get used to it. Anyway, I want to eat the stuff make myself, so how about we eat together, okay?"
Miss Xu further added, "It's too late now, so you two can't go. You can just go there tomorrow around noon, alright? I'll notify Mr. Qi you might be late for your evening study sessions as well."
Not hearing her clearly, Lu Xiaobei asked: "What?"
But because she was chewing rice at the moment, Xiaoya didn't respond.
Xiang Yi then went off far somewhere, while Xiaoya and Lu Xiaobei continued their conversation. "Captain, did you and Xiang Yi know each other before camp?" It was clear that compared to the others, the two seemed more familiar with one another.
Xiaoya then thought to herself: Someone like Lu Xiaobei will definitely never understand. For some people, so long as they have a computer connected to the internet and an unlimited supply of k-dramas, comics, anime and novels; they can live quite happily throughout their lifetime.
Xiaoya then thought to herself: Someone like Lu Xiaobei will definitely never understand. For some people, so long as they have a computer connected to the internet and an unlimited supply of k-dramas, comics, anime and novels; they can live quite happily throughout their lifetime.
My goddess also looks divine while cooking and serving the dishes. But every time I think about snapping a picture of it, the food would already be eaten up. I'll try my best to hold back a little next time, take a picture first, then come post it here later.
To this, Lu Xiaobei had replied: "When I did my laundry yesterday I took them with me too. And after washing them in the machine, I hung them to dry downstairs."
One day, my teacher threw three exam papers in front of me ans asked if I was trying fool myself or her; and right as she was about to list out all my numerous shortcomings, my Goddess stepped in, with clouds painted in all seven colours of the rainbow appearing around her. She went on explaining to the teacher how I was unwell after returning to my room the night before, and how that was the reason why I struggled to solve the problems then (it wasn't actually why, though). She then proclaimed how, beforehand, she would even check over my homework herself from then on (nani?=_=).
"I never say random stuff." Lu Xiaobei then added, "You can also use my phone, you can even use it to video call with your family."
Xiang Yi let out a 'yeah', then beamed, "I'm going to give the good news to Yichen right now."
But in front of the ones who have even more high hopes for them, the less they wished to expose their barren inner worlds. Xiaoya then said, "I'm done eating, so are we going to find Ms. Xu now?"
One day, my teacher threw three exam papers in front of me ans asked if I was trying fool myself or her; and right as she was about to list out all my numerous shortcomings, my Goddess stepped in, with clouds painted in all seven colours of the rainbow appearing around her. She went on explaining to the teacher how I was unwell after returning to my room the night before, and how that was the reason why I struggled to solve the problems then (it wasn't actually why, though). She then proclaimed how, beforehand, she would even check over my homework herself from then on (nani?=_=).
Lu Xiaobei then said, "Now eat up. After this have to go together to find Miss Xu and ask where the printing shop is located. I have an underclassmen who knows some of your classmates, and he scanned a copy of your winter assignments, so we're going to go print them."
"Xiaoya, your parents truly do have high hopes for you. So regardless of whether it's for their sake or just your own, you should try to work a little harder." Lu Xiaobei then added, "You'll come to understand it more in the future. The higher you stand, the more freedom you'll have, along with a greater chance to be able to do the things you want to do."
To be honest, I didn't like the food served in the cafeteria here as well. It was either not tasty at all or too spicy, so I told her: "Thank you, Captain. I'll give you some money then. Just tell me how much the kitchen costs and I pay you half." My goddess' nickname was Captain, btw. Isn't that super cool!
"Although you're only a freshman, your foundation is kind of..." Even though Lu Xiaobei had only tutored Xiaoya for a couple of days, she already got a general understanding of the other girl's academic level.
Lu Xiaobei, by habit, wasn't one to go digging around for the bottom of things. So after helping Xiaoya pack up the tableware, they went looking for Miss Xu.
Xiaoya at this point had felt like there was nothing Lu Xiaobei couldn't do, so seeing Lu Xiaobei appreciate her promise to that extent, had made her heart filled with joy at her recognition. Right then, Xiaoya only wished to study hard, and increase her self-esteem. So in the future when the captain needs her, she'd be able to walk trough fire and water for her with no hesitation.
Plus, my goddess' gentle and coaxing face is sooo beautiful. *covers face*
"Captain, are you by chance looking for another pet? Xiang Yi stared at her with a pair of two huge cute eyes, before cleverly adding, "The kind of pet that isn't willing to work and only wants to be fed."
While the all-powerful Lu Xiaobei took the piece of paper ans tucked it away, saying: "I got it."
While the all-powerful Lu Xiaobei took the piece of paper ans tucked it away, saying: "I got it."
Xiaoya then thought to herself: Someone like Lu Xiaobei will definitely never understand. For some people, so long as they have a computer connected to the internet and an unlimited supply of k-dramas, comics, anime and novels; they can live quite happily throughout their lifetime.
After hearing the reason they came to find her, Miss Xu ripped out a piece of paper directly from her book and wrote out a string of addresses. "We're staying in the new district, so they're still a lot of facilities that haven't been constructed as yet. The print shop is located in the old district at the centre of the town. If the two of you go left from the building you're staying at, you'll see a bridge. Follow that bridge then take a right, and keep going straight until you meet an intersection, but don't turn there and just keep going straight. When you see a second intersection, you can turn right and from there you'll be able to see the print shop."
After hearing the reason they came to find her, Miss Xu ripped out a piece of paper directly from her book and wrote out a string of addresses. "We're staying in the new district, so they're still a lot of facilities that haven't been constructed as yet. The print shop is located in the old district at the centre of the town. If the two of you go left from the building you're staying at, you'll see a bridge. Follow that bridge then take a right, and keep going straight until you meet an intersection, but don't turn there and just keep going straight. When you see a second intersection, you can turn right and from there you'll be able to see the print shop."
To be honest, I didn't like the food served in the cafeteria here as well. It was either not tasty at all or too spicy, so I told her: "Thank you, Captain. I'll give you some money then. Just tell me how much the kitchen costs and I pay you half." My goddess' nickname was Captain, btw. Isn't that super cool!
上得了厅堂，下得了厨房... this is part of the saying referenced here, it refers to a woman who can not only greet guests when then enter the house, but can handle stuff in the kitchen too. Back in the day, receiving guests was against tradition and being bound to the kitchen was commonplace. Basically it means a woman who can do anything. This is the whole phrase if you're curious: Man the halls, run the kitchen, write code, detect anomalies, slay trojans, jump fences, drive a good car, afford a new house, fight mistresses, and beat up thugs. [] Goji/wolfberry, jujube/Chinese red dates, and wild egg soup. [] 番茄炒蛋: scambled eggs with tomato. []^4. Student Registration: her grades from her Senior High School Entrance Exams got her qualified to enter No. 12 High School and this will be the school shown on her official record even though she's studying at another school. Being a loan student means her parents are paying extra to have her study there. Explains the slipper action from earlier. []Random note: In the early chapters Ms Xu's name uses this character [徐:Xú] but the author uses [余:Yú] after Xiaoya's name is no longer mentioned with her last name. I think it's just an error the author missed, since when Xiaoya uses Yu, the Xu pops back up and even gets mixes up as Xiaoya's last name too
I was stupid back then, and so directly asked the goddess, "Is this because of me? It only hurt a bit a couple days ago, I'll be all better later. It's too much trouble for you to have to cook something everyday."
The having no sense of direction Xiaoya then thought: What the heck did she just say?
"My mom's pretty old-school, she didn't even let me bring a phone, yet you brought one. If I did that, she wouldn't have any idea what to say." Xiaoya felt a bit moved, then thought about it some more before adding, "Plus, if she saw me she won't like seeing my acne or that I gained weight. So it's better to not pollute her eyes."
To be honest, I didn't like the food served in the cafeteria here as well. It was either not tasty at all or too spicy, so I told her: "Thank you, Captain. I'll give you some money then. Just tell me how much the kitchen costs and I pay you half." My goddess' nickname was Captain, btw. Isn't that super cool!
Yu Xiaoya's reply:
Miss Xu then turned her attention to Xiaoya, asking, "Your mother called to ask how you were doing. Since you're here now, would you like to call her back?"
Xiaoya replied: "Oh, no. But if there's something you need help with in the future, Captain, please don't hesitate to ask me."
While the all-powerful Lu Xiaobei took the piece of paper ans tucked it away, saying: "I got it."
Anyways, afterwards, when I traded notes in secret until the afternoon self-study session with Xiang Yi (another classmate at my winter camp). It was only then I found out that the goji berry, jujube and egg broth was made the goddess herself. Furthermore, because she was making it, she didn't have time to eat lunch herself, and she didn't have time to eat the night before that either because she also made me some brown sugar water then.
Xiaoya replied: "Oh, no. But if there's something you need help with in the future, Captain, please don't hesitate to ask me."
Xiaoya felt as though her life as of recent was like being in a dream. Every morning there was someone there to wake her up; if there were math problems she couldn't do, there was someone there to tutor her; and for all three meals there was also someone there to feed her.
Miss Xu further added, "It's too late now, so you two can't go. You can just go there tomorrow around noon, alright? I'll notify Mr. Qi you might be late for your evening study sessions as well."
Lu Xiaobei then said, "Now eat up. After this have to go together to find Miss Xu and ask where the printing shop is located. I have an underclassmen who knows some of your classmates, and he scanned a copy of your winter assignments, so we're going to go print them."
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Not hearing her clearly, Lu Xiaobei asked: "What?"
"Alright," Lu Xiaobei replied.
Xiang Yi let out a 'yeah', then beamed, "I'm going to give the good news to Yichen right now."
Miss Xu then turned her attention to Xiaoya, asking, "Your mother called to ask how you were doing. Since you're here now, would you like to call her back?"
"Xiaoya, your parents truly do have high hopes for you. So regardless of whether it's for their sake or just your own, you should try to work a little harder." Lu Xiaobei then added, "You'll come to understand it more in the future. The higher you stand, the more freedom you'll have, along with a greater chance to be able to do the things you want to do."
Xiaoya looked at the phone in Miss Xu's hand, she was to to say she would just borrow Lu Xiaobei's phone after they got back to their room to call her. But right then she remembered that bringing along phones was expressly forbidden at the winter camp, so for a while, she did not say a word.
"Although you're only a freshman, your foundation is kind of..." Even though Lu Xiaobei had only tutored Xiaoya for a couple of days, she already got a general understanding of the other girl's academic level.
Anyways, afterwards, when I traded notes in secret until the afternoon self-study session with Xiang Yi (another classmate at my winter camp). It was only then I found out that the goji berry, jujube and egg broth was made the goddess herself. Furthermore, because she was making it, she didn't have time to eat lunch herself, and she didn't have time to eat the night before that either because she also made me some brown sugar water then.
I get the feeling my goddess didn't want to accept it, but when the time came, I planned on quietly giving it to her.
Seeing her lack of a response, Lu Xiaobei, thinking it was due to her not wanting to call her family right there, said: "When I met the owner of the building today, he said we could ask an attendant to help us open a line to the outside, so Xiaoya can just call them later after we get back."
Lu Xiaobei: "Okay then."
Miss Xu further added, "It's too late now, so you two can't go. You can just go there tomorrow around noon, alright? I'll notify Mr. Qi you might be late for your evening study sessions as well."
Miss Xu then turned her attention to Xiaoya, asking, "Your mother called to ask how you were doing. Since you're here now, would you like to call her back?"
Miss Xu didn't push the matter any further, only again insisting, "Be careful while you're heading back," then allowing them to leave.
Miss Xu then turned her attention to Xiaoya, asking, "Your mother called to ask how you were doing. Since you're here now, would you like to call her back?"
Let me think about it for a minute, I can't think of the right words to describe it... Oh yeah, I got it. So freaking good it makes your taste buds want to explode!!! I was never a picky eater, but if everything I ate for this month was made by my goddess, I might become a gourmet in the future.
In turn she replied, "There's no need for you to do that, it doesn't cost much. Plus, the winter camp fee also covers food expenses, so you technically already paid." How could this be the same thing! I thought, still insisting on paying, but my goddess just said to me, "The meal prepared everyday is not the same, and the person in charge of the kitchen will make a note of everything so it could all be paid altogether at the end of winter camp."
So Lu Xiaobei then told Xiang Yi, "You can bring Yichen along with you then."
Lu Xiaobei replied, "Yeah. Xiang Yi entered the student union in the second term of her first year, so because of the work handovers, we got into contact with each other."
What's it like being friends with a goddess?
And so, taking the good reputation of the goddess into consideration, my teacher let me off the hook, then told me and the other students to learn from me. (But what the heck are they going to learn from me, though? Are they going to learn how to be friends with a goddess?)
On the way back—
Hearing this, Xiaoya then said in a whisper, "But... there isn't really anything I want to do."
Xiaoya circled the room a couple of times, asking: "Captain, have you seen the clothes I had hanged on the back of the chair? I want to take them to the laundry, but I can't find them."
While, sitting beside her, Lu Xiaobei took a pair of unused chopsticks and asked: "Do you want to try some?"
You guy's probably already know that for a few days every month, girls can't eat anything cold or spicy, right? And as your average girl, I couldn't be that finicky. What's more, I was in a mountain valley, and there was only one restaurant for a hundred miles. But that evening after self-study classes was over, my goddess asked me to go back first to the room to rest, then she went to the dining hall to pack a special lunch for me.
Xiaoya circled the room a couple of times, asking: "Captain, have you seen the clothes I had hanged on the back of the chair? I want to take them to the laundry, but I can't find them."
Lu Xiaobei: "After we get back, I'll head to the first floor to ask the attendant to let you call out directly."
Xiaoya circled the room a couple of times, asking: "Captain, have you seen the clothes I had hanged on the back of the chair? I want to take them to the laundry, but I can't find them."
Seeing her lack of a response, Lu Xiaobei, thinking it was due to her not wanting to call her family right there, said: "When I met the owner of the building today, he said we could ask an attendant to help us open a line to the outside, so Xiaoya can just call them later after we get back."
Xiang Yi graciously accepted it, saying, "Thank you, Captain."
Once she said this, Xiaoya hesitated for a while before she confessed, "My student registration is actually for No. 12 High School... My parents are the one who found a contact for me here and I got in as a loan student[4]." No. 12 High School was a local general high school in her district, and it had a college entrance rate lying somewhere below ten percent.
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Xiaoya: "Huh? I thought you were just making up random stuff."
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"I never say random stuff." Lu Xiaobei then added, "You can also use my phone, you can even use it to video call with your family."
Xiaoya: "Oh."
PS: Now my goddess also lets me play on her phone every night. I really feel like these days are much more comfortable than the ones I had at home.
Xiaoya replied: "Oh, no. But if there's something you need help with in the future, Captain, please don't hesitate to ask me."
"My mom's pretty old-school, she didn't even let me bring a phone, yet you brought one. If I did that, she wouldn't have any idea what to say." Xiaoya felt a bit moved, then thought about it some more before adding, "Plus, if she saw me she won't like seeing my acne or that I gained weight. So it's better to not pollute her eyes."
Lu Xiaobei in turn looked to Xiaoya, seeming to be asking her for her opinion. With Xiaoya, for some unknown reason, replying, "I'm good with anything, I don't mind."
Xiaoya: ...
Xiang Yi let out a 'yeah', then beamed, "I'm going to give the good news to Yichen right now."
Xiaoya: ...
Even though a lot of the other commentors on the thread are flaunting how beautiful they think their goddesses are, and I firmly believe that none of them can even come close to my goddess' beauty (all rebuttals to this are rejected btw!) The reason I'm here, however, is to brag about my goddess' cooking skills! Don't get me wrong, now. Not only does my goddess run the hall, she also runs the kitchen, which is a must when you're travelling away from home! (Ugh... I wish I could take my goddess along with me for the rest of my life! I'm a bit pissy about this.)
"What are you talking about? Of course there's going be a little weight gain during winter. As for the acne..." Lu Xiaobei then continued, "After you finish eating those snacks you have, don't buy any more." So far, everyday, she had been trying to cook her meals with less salt, oil and spice as she could.
Xiang Yi then went off far somewhere, while Xiaoya and Lu Xiaobei continued their conversation. "Captain, did you and Xiang Yi know each other before camp?" It was clear that compared to the others, the two seemed more familiar with one another.
But Xiaoya then, not caring much about it, replied, "Oh. it's alright. It's not like I can see it myself anyhow. Plus, I only peek at the mirror for a few minutes everyday."
My goddess is so kind—truly befitting of a goddess.
Lu Xiaobei: ...
"Captain, are you by chance looking for another pet? Xiang Yi stared at her with a pair of two huge cute eyes, before cleverly adding, "The kind of pet that isn't willing to work and only wants to be fed."
My goddess then said to me, "No. I just find the food from the cafeteria here too oily, and I can't get used to it. Anyway, I want to eat the stuff make myself, so how about we eat together, okay?"
"Captain, are you by chance looking for another pet? Xiang Yi stared at her with a pair of two huge cute eyes, before cleverly adding, "The kind of pet that isn't willing to work and only wants to be fed."
Author's Note:
Notes:
^2. Goji/wolfberry, jujube/Chinese red dates, and wild egg soup.
^3. 番茄炒蛋: scambled eggs with tomato.
^4. Student Registration: her grades from her Senior High School Entrance Exams got her qualified to enter No. 12 High School and this will be the school shown on her official record even though she's studying at another school. Being a loan student means her parents are paying extra to have her study there. Explains the slipper action from earlier.
Random note: In the early chapters Ms Xu's name uses this character [徐:Xú] but the author uses [余:Yú] after Xiaoya's name is no longer mentioned with her last name. I think it's just an error the author missed, since when Xiaoya uses Yu, the Xu pops back up and even gets mixes up as Xiaoya's last name too 😅
Thank you for your translation ^^
ReplyDeleteI think I don't really like Xiaoya's personality and I don't understand how Xiaobei likes her so early just because of what she said on the truth or dare game.