My Roommate Is a Dirty Talker (GL) - Chapter 11

After finishing her call, Shen Weixiao listlessly carried the box into her room. Still thinking about it, she left a message for Lao Xue, thanking her in a cute, childlike voice.

Lying on her bed like a piece of wet clothing just pulled from the water, Shen Weixiao stared blankly at the ceiling, lost in thought. The moment she answered the call, she had been so nervous she could barely speak coherently. Unfortunately, it was a staff member who answered, saying Lao Xue was currently in rehearsal and asking her to call back later.

I knew it, Shen Weixiao thought, rolling onto her side and resting her head on her arm. She sighed in disappointment. Lao Xue had once said they could be the closest online friends, but she didn’t want their real lives to intersect. Shen Weixiao had agreed at the time, though she never understood Lao Xue’s reasoning.

Yet when Shen Weixiao moved to B City, Lao Xue had unexpectedly asked for her phone number. Even though it was just to send the apartment address, Shen Weixiao had been thrilled. She couldn’t imagine how much effort Lao Xue had put into finding her a place. From the moment Shen Weixiao boarded the train, Lao Xue had tirelessly searched for housing options, providing her with an overwhelming sense of security in this unfamiliar city.

The night outside was deep and dark. Shen Weixiao figured Shi Xuan wasn’t coming back, so she quickly got up, locked the door, and skipped back to her room. Her QQ pinged at the perfect moment, and seeing a message from her bestie, Tantan, made her spirits soar.

Tantan Chunxiao, Chunxiao! I’m sending you something amazing! Hurry and accept it!

Caught up in her bestie’s excitement, Shen Weixiao dashed to her desk like an eager puppy. The file seemed huge it took over ten minutes to download.

Me What’s this? It’s massive! I haven’t even finished reading those old books and stories you sent last time. Why are you sending me more stuff? She added a mischievous emoji. How’s the quality this time?

Tantan Hehehe, you should definitely watch this when you’re alone, late at night, when the mood is just right. It’ll be great for your writing! Trust me, darling!

Shen Weixiao felt Tantan was acting a bit strange, a bit mysterious… and a little perverted.

Ahem, could it be… something inappropriate for minors? I’m still a kid, you know.

That’s exactly why I’m showing it to you.

Shen Weixiao hesitated, glancing at the compressed file. Just as she moved her mouse over to investigate, her bestie’s avatar began to vibrate wildly again Don’t worry, don’t worry! Even though I’m a bit… rotten, I’m still a decent person. I’d never show you anything trashy! It’s absolutely profound, breathtakingly beautiful, and utterly captivating…

Imagining her bestie’s delicate, doll-like face as she typed those adjectives, Shen Weixiao couldn’t help but chuckle dryly. Ah, the difference between 3D and 2D…

She replied with a sigh Tantan, the visual and emotional impact you’re giving me is overwhelming. You have the face of a goddess, so why are you acting like a loser?

The other party shook her finger dismissively, Frenchstyle You’re just a kid. You wouldn’t understand. Then she sent a condescending, headpatting emoji.

Shen Weixiao narrowed her eyes, thinking, Since no one’s home anyway, might as well check it out. She glanced around the room, then quickly washed her face and brushed her teeth. After drawing the curtains, she set up the small table on her bed, plugged in her laptop, and prepared for an allnighter.

The compressed file, as expected, contained a movie over two hours long. The title was surprisingly artistic, piquing Shen Weixiao’s curiosity. She quietly opened it, snuggled against Daxiong, and settled back against the pillow to watch.

The plot was so gripping it brought her to tears. Shen Weixiao stubbornly held back her urge to pee until she finally reached the first climax. She exhaled sharply, dashed to the bathroom in a flash, and returned with a box of tissues, her eyes glued to the screen, right hand hovering over the mouse, ready to minimize at a moment’s notice.

As the crucial scenes unfolded, Shen Weixiao was completely overwhelmed. Each cut felt like it was slicing into her own flesh, and she involuntarily projected herself into the protagonist’s farewell gaze.

By the end, she was sobbing uncontrollably. Ignoring whether her bestie was asleep, she messaged him on QQ You heartless bastard! How could you make it so tragic? The ending is so brutal… 555 I hate you! Why did you make me watch this?!

After a long, tearful rant, Shen Weixiao finally calmed down. Her bestie timidly typed back, Have you finished watching it? Is it really that tragic?

What? Shen Weixiao’s mind went blank. What does this mean?

Her fingers flew across the keyboard, as if the keys were about to explode You heartless wretch! You mean you haven’t even seen the movie?! You’re such a scammer! You actually used me as a guinea pig!

Tantan quickly replied, stammering weakly, I saw it recommended on a forum. They said it was a pure romance film from the Republican era, with reviews raving about how amazing it was. But… the ending was so unexpected and heartbreaking. I thought, since you write pure romance and often complain that your writing lacks subtlety and you struggle with certain aspects, I figured it would be good inspiration! And then they recommended it! Why are you blaming me? I’m sad now.

Still acting all wronged? Shen Weixiao scoffed, wiping her tears. With her hair disheveled, she clicked the voice call button and unleashed a lion’s roar at the other end. Over half an hour passed, and her bestie still hadn’t recovered. Feeling slightly neglected, Shen Weixiao tentatively sent two Hello? messages.

Still no response.

Shen Weixiao carefully saved the movie to her cloud drive, sighing with lingering emotion. It was so heartwrenching, but that tragic beauty and intense sincerity were truly moving. She patted her chest, slowly picked up her headset, and shouted into the microphone, Hey, why aren’t you asleep yet? Answer me, you alive thing!

A faint sound of fingers tapping a keyboard came from Tantan’s end, followed by an impatient growl, I’m in the middle of a game!

Huh, why the sudden change in tone? Did she switch back to her aloof mode? Shen Weixiao pestered her several more times before finally hearing a curse Damn it! I was just about to catch up to this hot guy when I slipped and fell into the water. I couldn’t get out for ages and almost drowned!

Such a fierce channel, Shen Weixiao stroked her virtual beard, nodding knowingly. Ah, she’s back to being a Scumbag JX3 player.

Me Fine, I’ll let you off the hook. Go play. I’m going to sleep.

Shen Weixiao typed the message with gentle consideration, yawned, and prepared to drift off.

Actually, Shi Xuan not coming home had its advantages. Shen Weixiao stretched luxuriously, feeling like a tender pink octopus, its eight tentacles flexing and swaying gracefully against the bed as she drifted into a sweet dream. But for some reason, the scene abruptly shifted to the movie she had been watching earlier.

In the dream, everything felt eerily familiar, as if destined to be. She was Xin Yue, the female student, while the other protagonist bore Shi Xuan’s face. The two relived a desperate battle, ending with Shi Xuan’s character dying in her arms. A blinding white light flashed across her pupils as the entire mimosa tree showered them with blossoms, blurring the line between flowers and bl00d.

Shen Weixiao felt as if an eternity had passed. When she woke, harsh sunlight streamed through the gap in the curtains.