Ren Yulan, who shared the same bedroom, didn't return that night. The three of them ordered various snacks for takeout in the dormitory and stayed up late chatting and eating.
"Yulan must have gone on a date with her boyfriend. Well, during graduation season, many couples break up." Gu Yao said while munching on spicy lamb skewers.
"What are you planning to do after graduation? Will you come to me or Yanqian?" Fuying asked domineeringly, but Gu Yao was touched and bowed as she did on TV, saying, "The two big bosses are like listed companies, and I'm just a humble little girl!"
"Tao Li welcomes you to join anytime," Li Yanqian sincerely added. Gu Yao would make an excellent employee if it weren't for the impending apocalypse. She was diligent and serious in her studies, and would bring that dedication to work.
Meanwhile, the audience watching the TV series was drooling and impatiently commenting:
[I just ordered barbecue!]
[I called for Liangpi!]
[These girls really need to eat more, so they'll have the strength to deal with the end times.]
[Sorry, this is really a mess caused by the three of them.]
[No, I'm waiting to see these three beauties face the end of the world.]
[...]
Li Yanqian also ate a lot, savoring each bite slowly. Only she knew that it was probably a consequence of her previous experience in the last apocalypse. The advanced AI technology even allowed them to taste food in the TV series, as well as experience sleepiness, hunger, pain, sadness, and anger.
This was not just a virtual world for those inside. Here, there was no difference from the real world.
On the day before the graduation photo shoot, Fu Ying called a personal makeup artist who came to their 719 bedroom to style and apply light makeup for them.
Ren Yulan returned early the next morning. Her eyes were still a bit red and swollen, suggesting she had been crying. However, since Li Yanqian didn't have a close relationship with Ren Yulan, she didn't ask about it.
"By the way, is this makeup artist Chen Chen from Jiying Studio?" Gu Yao asked Li Yanqian while Chen Chen was doing Fuying's makeup.
"Yes, that's her. How do you know her?" Li Yanqian asked curiously.
"We're more than acquainted. She's a celebrity and has done makeup for many stars!" Gu Yao exclaimed excitedly and went over to talk to Chen Chenpan after confirming her identity. Fu Ying, being Fu Ying, had actually invited such a big-name makeup artist.
"Teacher Chen, can you do my makeup too? My eyes are swollen today." Ren Yulan also took the opportunity to approach Chen Chen.
"Sorry, Miss Fu only paid for herself and the other two ladies." Chen Chen replied without looking up.
"..."
Ren Yulan bit her lip but noticed that Fu Ying, who had been keeping her eyes closed, showed no intention of paying for her. To save face, Ren Yulan had to say, "May I ask, Mr. Chen, how much does it cost for one person?"
"Hmm? My usual rate is sixty-eight thousand, but since you and Miss Fu are classmates, I can offer you a discount. Sixty thousand will be enough," Chen Chen replied with a smile.
Ren Yulan's expression froze instantly. Her monthly allowance was only six hundred yuan. Did Fuying really hire such an expensive makeup artist?
"Uh, Yulan, let me do your makeup instead. I'm also quite skilled," Gu Yao offered, trying to ease the embarrassment.
"Who asked you to do it? My boyfriend messaged me and said we should go to a high-end photo studio for makeup. I'm going now!" Ren Yulan pretended to sound cheerful and left without looking back, carrying her bag.