What Should I Do About My Roommate Bullying Me?

Jian Zhen is a famously poor top student at XX University. He got a perfect score on the national college entrance exam and has published several papers in the prestigious journal Science. The university fought tooth and nail to recruit him.

Rumor has it he's aloof and mysterious, and few people know much about him. But no one knows that in private, he's socially awkward and bad at dealing with people. He can't even tell when others are being kind or mean to him. Also, he's worn the same pair of pants for eight years. He really is poor!

Then one day, he was told that someone else would be moving into his private dorm suite. He hated the feeling of someone invading his personal space, and that made him resent the person too.

He'd never met anyone like Qin Huai, who was so overbearing.

"What is this, some old knockoff phone? Toss it. This is the latest Fruit phone from a business partner. I have more than I need, so you can have it."

So bossy.

"I told you not to eat the cafeteria's free lunch. Do you think I'm short on money? How can I let my precious roommate eat that? You're having Boston lobster today, no arguments!"

He even took Jian Zhen's money.

"Don't be embarrassed. How about you treat me, and I'll pay? I've already covered the bill."

Hmm... Was he bullying him?

So Jian Zhen posted on his social media feed: Qin Huai thinks my clothes are shabby and humiliates me with money. I pay every time we settle the bill (he pays). I have mixed feelings.

The whole school went into a frenzy. Who was this actor and troublemaker who had bullied the beloved golden boy the principal had fought so hard to recruit? Unforgivable!

Then Jian Zhen suddenly remembered something. The villain in the novel some lady had been playing out loud on the bus had a name that sounded just like his roommate's!

But in the novel, the villain was universally hated and had turned evil after being falsely accused of bullying people on campus. Still... Who would be bold enough to make up rumors about a villain?

He covered his mouth in surprise, casually revealing a Bulgari necklace at his throat, a green Submariner on his right wrist, and all sorts of expensive things whose names he didn't even know. He looked very well cared for.

However, after seeing his post, the upperclassmen flew into a rage. They grabbed pots, pans, mops, and brooms, charging over to demand justice for him. Then they found out...

What Jian Zhen claimed Qin Huai said: "He won't let me wear clothes in the dorm. It would get in the way of him doing other things to me."

The truth: Qin Huai had said, "Don't wear that shirt anymore. I'll buy you a new one."

Everyone: "??"

What Jian Zhen claimed: "He insisted on rehearsing in the dorm. I wouldn't let him, so he pinched me."

They were just rolling up their sleeves when they saw the truth: Qin Huai gently pinching Jian Zhen's cheek.

Everyone: "..."

That night, Qin Huai said, "Bro, you smell so good~"

Jian Zhen said, "He told me I stink enough to knock him out when I don't shower."

The upperclassmen went from righteous fury to stunned silence once they learned the truth. They warned Jian Zhen, "Don't sleep too soundly at night, and remember to lock the bathroom door."

All right, that's enough. Time to go.

But the storm blew online, causing an uproar.

"I knew Qin Huai had been shelved for doing something shady."

"My favorite star turned out to be this kind of person. I'm no longer a fan!"

"Qin Huai, get out of showbiz!"

Qin Huai was a huge star, with a gorgeous face, an incredible physique, and a perfectly proportioned build. He debuted as the center of a boy band. His very first film won him the highest newcomer award. Rumor had it he was the son of an ultra-wealthy family, but at the height of his career, he suddenly announced he was leaving showbiz to return to school.

Now that they were hearing this news, his fans couldn't sit still. They all demanded that Qin Huai set the record straight. As it happened, Qin Huai had no choice but to appear on a variety show called My Roommate.

When the show began, a wave of haters flooded in, ready to expose Qin Huai. Just as they were about to act, they saw...

The upperclassmen who had come to support Jian Zhen watched them fall silent and said, "We understand!"

Only then did they realize they'd badly misunderstood Qin Huai, and that the old rumors had all been false. Qin Huai was just bad at explaining himself!

Bonus Scene:

Not long after the two got together, rumors spread that Qin Huai had cheated.

Reporters swarmed them.

Jian Zhen said, "Mr. Qin said he and XX slept together in each other's arms without wearing anything."

The reporters all eagerly set to work, writing up dramatic stories. But the truth was...

Qin Huai: Back when the whole internet hated me, my sworn enemy and I huddled together for warmth.

The online crowd fell into a deafening silence. After that, people became much more cautious about attacking him online. "You don't mean it the way Jian Zhen says it, do you?"

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Theme: Hearing isn't believing; seeing is believing