Sunny Joy - CHAPTER 21

Song Ciyue sat in the dormitory with her roommates, eating and watching a show. How should I put it? In a six-person dorm, six different meals, so everyone could taste six different dishes. It was quite delightful.

Of course, today’s focus is not on what they all watched or what they all ate, but on what they argued about.

A bloodbath caused by peanuts.

One says that in this local dialect it should be “luosheng,” another says it’s “changsheng,” and yet another says it’s “luosen.” Each insists that their version is the authentic one!

The peanut never expected to be so valued one day, but it must be said that peanuts are indeed delicious, both crunchy and fragrant. It is said that they also have anti-aging effects, which is why they are called “longevity” food.

“I think this came up in my previous Mandarin exam.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the topic began to shift, and those who had already taken the exam started reminiscing about their memories from that time.

Let me list the certificates I need to take in college: the CET-4 and CET-6 (which everyone should know about), the Computer Level 2, the teaching qualification (for half-price tickets to tourist attractions—who doesn’t know that only a student ID from a university student can get you half-price tickets?), and a driver’s license.

If we’re talking about certificates that can be easily obtained, it would be the Level 2 Mandarin certificate. For those who aren’t good at Mandarin, it’s quite difficult, but for those who are proficient, it’s a piece of cake to get a Grade A or B.

The first impression everyone had was that the photo on the exam admission ticket was particularly ugly, making me look very dark.

The second impression is that everyone was taking the exam without any preparation. Before the exam, I was worried about not passing, and I read quite a few posts online, thinking about cramming at the last minute.

But when they either hear seniors from previous years say it’s very easy and they passed effortlessly, or they comment that it’s just normal performance and if their Mandarin isn’t standard, they don’t need to worry.

My roommate sighs every day, and with each passing day, there’s a growing sense of urgency.

Song Ciyue didn’t understand: “What are you sighing about?”

My roommate propped her chin on her hands, glanced at her, then turned back and sighed, “It’s time for the Mandarin exam, and I’m here worrying.”

Song Ciyue found it quite amusing and poked her on the head: “What are you worried about? Didn’t they say we could pass?”

The roommate looked at her resentfully: “Did you forget? I can’t speak Mandarin~”

She especially emphasized these words in Mandarin. How should I put it? The first part had a dialect flavor, while the latter part had a deliberately Mandarin tone, making it somewhat odd.

Most people couldn’t help but laugh, and of course, Song Ciyue was no exception. So she laughed, and her laughter was quite cheerful.

Enduring the other person’s reproachful gaze, she laughed for quite a while before finally quieting down. She couldn’t keep laughing; if she did, she’d end up with abs.

You can’t really blame her for laughing for too long; she also remembered how this roommate joined the student council, which often organized team-building activities. When she came back, she said she was very troubled.

When everyone asked her why she was distressed, she said it was because at that time everyone was speaking Mandarin, but she couldn’t speak Mandarin. Every time she spoke Mandarin, it felt strange, and she was very troubled.

However, after spending a long time together, everyone didn’t notice anything different, so let’s just say it’s not a big deal, okay? Maybe she misunderstood. Let her say something casually and see.

My roommate just honestly said something, and everyone in the dorm kept laughing non-stop, saying there are no decent people here.

“I already said I can’t speak Mandarin, but you still don’t believe me.”

Song Ciyue comforted him well: “It’s okay, it’s okay. Hupu is also considered Mandarin. It’s just like a double scoop of ice cream, even better. By the way, do you want to eat ice cream? How about we buy some together?”

The temptation of delicious food only temporarily distracted from the annoyance. In the evening, my roommate remembered this matter again and sighed once more.

People who are used to taking exams without preparation know that reviewing past papers before the exam is very useful. However, they are accustomed to diving straight into the exam without preparation. Are they lazy? Of course not! These people just want to experience the thrill of walking on the edge of a knife, so they often don’t review.

But for the sake of friendship, a few people still got together to see what questions there were.

Actually, it’s nothing much, just reading various words and characters, and finally a three-minute essay.

In the end, Yang Liu concluded, “As long as you speak Mandarin well enough, that’s good enough. You should think of it this way—He Pu is also a form of Mandarin!”

“A three-minute short essay, we can just make it up. Don’t be afraid, if you get a question you don’t know, just make it up. It’s fine to talk nonsense but try not to laugh.”

I saw a description of taking the Mandarin exam, and it felt very fitting: boasting before the exam, rambling nonsense during the exam, speaking crazily at the end, and being silent after the exam.

The topic Song Ciyue drew was “The Person You Respect the Most.”

She herself answered like this: “The person I respect the most is my mom.”

To buy some time, she spoke relatively slowly.

“Because she can make scrambled eggs with tomatoes, my favorite dish is scrambled eggs with tomatoes. It has not only tomatoes but also scrambled eggs. I like eating both tomatoes and scrambled eggs. Mom not only makes scrambled eggs with tomatoes in spring but also in summer…”

Watching the time slowly pass, Song Ciyue let out a sigh of relief. She hadn’t originally planned to say this, but she was overwhelmed by a comment she had seen earlier.

Don’t you have scrambled eggs with tomatoes?

Your favorite dish? Scrambled eggs with tomatoes!

Your favorite person? Dad, because he can make tomato scrambled eggs!

What is your most unforgettable experience? My dad teaching me how to make scrambled eggs with tomatoes…

So, apart from scrambled eggs with tomatoes, she couldn’t think of anything else for a while. Adhering to the principle of copying and pasting, her essay was also filled with scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

May God bless, no one will hear this.

As soon as she stepped out, she accidentally bumped into someone.

Looking up, it was actually Meng Ran.

Song Ciyue hurriedly lowered her head again, not looking at him, and left in a hurry.

She feels very confused inside now. Whenever she sees the boy, her heart feels bitter. Maybe it was only at that time that she was so angry that she wanted to leave him, but this anger has gradually faded away with the passage of time.

From time to time, she would think of how the boy took care of her in every possible way, being gentle and considerate everywhere. She couldn’t let go, but she shouldn’t hold on.

Others gradually finished their exams too. She walked with her roommates, and when the others saw her expression was off, they asked her, “What’s wrong? Did you run into Meng Ran?”

Song Ciyue replied softly, “Yeah, I just finished the exam and accidentally bumped into him when I went out.”

Yang Liu, frustrated, said, “Still can’t let go? He’s just a scumbag. There are plenty of good men in the world, and even better ones.”

Shang Nuan patted her shoulder: “Alright, alright, it’s okay, we just get too attached. Time will heal everything, be good~”