Gossip is a human nature.
Especially when it concerns things happening around them, yet have nothing to do with them.
It hadn't been long after the first class ended before lunch break, and Er Ya's matter had already spread throughout Z University.
A photo of Er Ya wearing a black security guard uniform was posted on the forum.
Her slender frame, round face, and a pair of blinking big eyes, a simple and bright smile on her face.
In an instant, Er Ya became a celebrity at Z University.
Even a small thing like getting food in the cafeteria attracted many people to stare at Er Ya.
"What's going on?" Er Ya looked around, then placed her meal tray on the table, and asked uncomfortably, "Qing Tian, why is everyone looking at me?"
"Probably because they think you're cute," Xia Qing Tian said casually, taking a piece of pork chop from Er Ya's tray. "I'll trade it for chicken."
"Alright," Er Ya glanced at Xia Qing Tian's tray. "Then give me another piece of pork chop, and I want your spicy stir-fried pork. Give me a spoonful, with some sauce to pour over my rice."
"Sure," Xia Qing Tian readily agreed.
Li Xiao Xiao, resting her chin on one hand, poked at the noodles in her soup bowl with chopsticks and said, "I knew I should have ordered the combo too. The dishes today look really good."
"Right! Following Qing Tian is always the right choice." Er Ya chuckled. She had only ordered the combo because Xia Qing Tian had.
"You trust Qing Tian that much? Then if Qing Tian asked you to go to the lab, would you go?" Li Xiao Xiao looked at Er Ya curiously and asked.
"Hmm..." Er Ya didn't directly answer Li Xiao Xiao's question, but instead asked Xia Qing Tian, "Do you want me to go too?"
"Let's see what the lab offers first," Xia Qing Tian said while eating. "Let's finish eating, and we can talk about other things afterward."
With Xia Qing Tian's words, Li Xiao Xiao and Er Ya stopped discussing the matter. After finishing their meal, the three of them left the cafeteria together.
They had originally planned to walk laps around the sports field, chat while strolling, and discuss this matter properly.
But as soon as the three of them reached the sports field, they realized they were too naive.
In the cafeteria, at least everyone was eating, and while they were staring, they weren't being too blatant.
The sports field was different. Some people even took out their phones to try and take candid photos.
"Let's go to the security room," Er Ya felt the gazes were a bit strange and directly led Xia Qing Tian and Li Xiao Xiao to the security room.
The people in the security room were also very polite to Er Ya. Knowing that the girls had something to discuss, they thoughtfully closed the door.
"Er Ya, what do you think?" Xia Qing Tian didn't directly state her thoughts but asked Er Ya first.
"Actually, I'm fine. I'm quite happy being a security guard now." Er Ya unscrewed her thermos cup and took a sip of water, then smacked her lips and spat out some tea leaves.
Seeing Er Ya's old man-like behavior, Xia Qing Tian and Li Xiao Xiao's eyes twitched slightly.
"The lab side is actually quite good, many people want to go there," Li Xiao Xiao said truthfully. "I don't know about other things, but the pay is definitely more than being a security guard, and the benefits and treatment are probably better than being a security guard."
"I'm not really short of money either." Er Ya didn't think the financial aspect was that important.
"Er Ya, that heavy motorcycle you have was a gift from your uncle, right?" Xia Qing Tian asked.
"Yes." Er Ya nodded, quite proudly. "Isn't it nice? Does my man have good taste?"
"Are you happy with the gift?" Xia Qing Tian asked. "Do you want your uncle to be happy too, or even happier?"
"Of course, I do!" Er Ya's eyes lit up and she said, "If Xia Shang is happy, then I'm happy!"
"Xia Shang's salary is very high, and he doesn't spend much on daily expenses, so he has saved quite a lot of money. He can buy ordinary things himself. For high-value items, it's not something your income as a small security guard can afford," Xia Qing Tian said. "Of course, if you need my help, I can lend you money."
"Why would I need to borrow money? Do as much as you can," Er Ya blinked her eyes and said, "Sincerity cannot be measured by money. No matter what it is, as long as it's from me, Xia Shang will like it. If he's picky, then he's not Xia Shang."
Er Ya's words were well-reasoned, and Xia Qing Tian had no room to refute, especially when she looked into Er Ya's bright, sparkling eyes.
"I trust my judgment in choosing a man. If Xia Shang were that superficial, I wouldn't like him~" Er Ya crossed her arms, lifted her chin, and looked proud.
"What you said makes sense..." Li Xiao Xiao felt that although Er Ya's words were reasonable, they were also a bit too idealistic.
Xia Qing Tian's gaze swept across the wall, where she saw a work schedule.
With a curl of her lips, Xia Qing Tian had a new idea. "Er Ya, I think what you said is absolutely right."
"When two people are together, material things are secondary, but time spent together is very important, right?" Xia Qing Tian looked at Er Ya and said with a smile. "Right now, even though my uncle works very hard and often works overtime, he still has regular days off and holidays. What's your work schedule like, Er Ya?"
"One day off per week, and I think I can adjust holidays in advance, but not many..." Er Ya recalled carefully and said.
"Then you'll have much less time with my uncle..." Xia Qing Tian tilted her head and looked at Er Ya. "I really trust my uncle's character, but is this really okay? It would be difficult for you two to go on dates!"
"Dates! Dates!" Er Ya's cheeks turned red, and she immediately covered her face with her hands, feeling shy. "You little rascal! What are you talking about! Dates or something... dates..."
"Actually, there are many fun places in Z City, and quite a few places nearby for 'dates'," Xia Qing Tian accurately hit Er Ya's weak spot, narrowing her eyes and smiling like a little fox. "If you two could go out more, maybe your relationship would heat up quickly!"
"!" Er Ya's eyes lit up, and she immediately became interested. "Really?"
"But, this is just my guess. After all, being a security guard is also quite good, and the specifics of the lab are still unknown... right?" Xia Qing Tian said with a smile, tilting her head. "Er Ya, no matter what decision you make, I support you."
"Qing Tian! You're so kind~" Er Ya looked at Xia Qing Tian gratefully, blinking her eyes. "You're the thoughtful one!"
"Heh, it's nothing~" Having dealt with Er Ya, Xia Qing Tian left the security room with Li Xiao Xiao.
Next, she had to go to Professor Tang's place to secure the best treatment for Er Ya. In any case, she wouldn't let that girl suffer any losses.