Love is as simple as badminton.

Chapter 26 Perhaps there are advantages to 8 AM as well.

"Beep beep beep—"

Feeling the vibration of the watch alarm clock, Lin Xiang, who was still a little sleepy, suddenly woke up and quickly turned it off.

He usually wakes up before his alarm clock, but Wang Tianmao's training plan requires him to get up at 5:15, and his body is still instinctively following his biological clock.

Fortunately, I went to bed 15 minutes earlier than usual. Although I wasn't quite used to it, I got enough sleep.

After confirming that his three roommates were still fast asleep, Lin Xiang breathed a sigh of relief, quietly got out of bed, quickly washed up and got dressed, and then arrived at the main building before 5:30.

It was just before dawn, and the security guards had not yet started their shifts; the gate was still secured with a heavy U-lock.

Lin Xiang used his key to enter through the side door, and the motion-sensor lights in the hallway were turned on brightly.

"Bang—"

He pushed open the iron gate of the "training base," and several bright, large eyes could be seen in the darkness.

When the spotlight was turned on, the room brightened, and the kittens' true forms were revealed.

Lin Xiang put down his golf bag and began practicing according to the training plan explained by Wang Tianmao.

These movements were a bit strange; Lin Xiang had never practiced them before.

But based on his years of playing experience, he could probably sense that a certain movement corresponded to a specific technique.

For example, leg-related movements correspond to net play and intercepting the ball, while back-related movements correspond to high lobs and smashes from the backcourt.

Even though it was his first time trying, he found himself performing it very smoothly. He didn't know how to describe the feeling; it was as if this was how badminton should be practiced...

Lin Xiang quickly became engrossed in it.

"Beep beep beep!"

Until his phone timer went off, reminding him that his one-hour technical training session was over.

He stopped, still feeling a bit unsatisfied, wiping his sweat as he quickly packed his things. The morning light peeked in through the top window, illuminating the stadium.

Today is Thursday. He and his senior both have to get up at 8 a.m., so he arranged for Shi Yuqi to have a day off.

However, as Lin Xiang closed the door and left, he noticed a cup of hot milk on the table outside, steaming hot and still emitting white vapor; under the plastic bag was a bright blue sticky note, which was very eye-catching.

"Go Xiao Xiang! —syq"

There's also a wink emoji after her initials, which makes her seem very lively and cheerful, just like the senior student herself.

Lin Xiang raised the corners of his mouth, picked up the soy milk, carefully put the sticky note into his pocket, and then rode his bicycle away from the complex building.

I'm in a good mood today; it seems there are advantages to starting work early.

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"Ding ding dong~"

The bell rang at ten o'clock, signaling the end of get out of class.

"It's finally over! I didn't win..."

Xu Yue let out a long howl and stretched out a pair of dog paws.

"8 AM is the most evil invention in the world! I need to hurry back and catch up on some sleep... No classes this afternoon, finally I'm free!"

I feel fine.

Lin Xiang closed his notebook thoughtfully.

It sounds unbelievable that Lin Xiang would take notes during a low-level political education class, but he was actually writing a training summary.

Although typing is faster, it feels better to use pen and paper.

"Then you'd better not be liberated."

Zhao Hao slung his backpack over his shoulder. "Our teacher said he'll be visiting the dorms at 5 p.m., so you'd better stay put."

"Holy crap! I've already bought my tickets to Shenzhen!"

"Who told you not to check the class group messages? Leave now!"

"&%#%!"

Xu Yue shoved his head onto the desk, and the students burst into laughter, filling the classroom with a joyful atmosphere.

Hao Wenmin, always eager for drama, went up and added insult to injury for Xu Yue.

It turned out that the elective course schedule had been released, and his favorite elective course had been moved to Thursday afternoon, the only day he didn't have any classes.

Therefore, for Xu Yue, he lost all his afternoons...

Xu Yue appeared to be in a stable mood, but he had actually been walking for a while.

"Oh right, there are elective courses too."

Seeing Xu Yue, who looked almost dead, Lin Xiang belatedly realized what had happened.

Elective courses at Xiangda University officially begin after military training. There are no grade restrictions; you just need to complete six courses between your freshman and senior years, with two courses allowed per semester.

Therefore, some people take a complete break as quickly as possible, so that they can free up their junior and senior years; others take one course each semester, so that the average pressure is the least.

Lin Xiang hadn't paid much attention to it before, because it wasn't one of the "must-complete" projects in the plan.

But now it seems better to strike while the iron is hot and secure it as soon as possible.

Shoko Toyokawa: "Senior, do you have any recommended elective courses?"

Shoko Toyokawa: "Thursday night or Friday night would be best."

These are two relatively free periods in his training schedule.

There are some elective courses offered on Saturdays and Sundays, of course, but Lin Xiang doesn't like the feeling of not being able to use his days off freely. He'd rather be busy during the week so that he can make sure his weekends are complete.

Chang Qisu: "Yes, yes!"

A minute or two later, the senior student replied.

Chang Qisu Shi: "Your homeroom teacher, Ms. Lü Xiaonan, teaches a really good course on the psychology of love! It's very interesting, and I heard there are all sorts of little games involved~"

Chang Chi Su-shi: "Moreover, it overlaps with our required course content, so it won't be confusing. Quite a few people from our college have chosen it."

Chang Chi Su-shi: "I wanted to apply before, but I couldn't get a spot. I plan to try again this semester! If you want to apply too, I can find someone to help you!"

Shoko Toyokawa: "Okay, then I'll trouble you, senpai."

Lin Xiang sent his academic affairs system account to his senior classmate, pondered for a moment, and then left the classroom.

Last time I brought strawberries, next time I'll bring some cherries.

I heard it can replenish iron, so it should be good for girls to eat more of it.

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In the afternoon, Lu Xiaonan, the class teacher of the sociology class, visited his loyal male dormitory.

The Department of Sociology is predominantly female, with only seven male students, not enough to fill two dorm rooms.

Therefore, Lü Xiaonan had a deeper impression of the boys, since there were fewer of them, not to mention Xu Yue, who was quite conspicuous.

"Brother Nan, I specially canceled my travel plans to welcome you. It wouldn't be right for you not to have a drink with me."

"What are you saying? Brother Yue is giving me a welcome-back dinner, so I have to show my appreciation! Cheers!"

In dormitory 456, the two were clinking glasses and drinking, creating a very cheerful atmosphere.

It's also good that no leaders from the institute accompanied him; otherwise, Brother Nan's official position would have been in jeopardy.

"By the way, Xiao Xiang, I heard you're really good at badminton?"

After briefly greeting Xu Yue, Lü Xiaonan quickly turned her attention to Lin Xiang.

"fine."

Lin Xiang nodded, sitting obediently.

"Haha, no need to be modest, many female classmates have told me the same thing!"

Lü Xiaonan pulled a chair next to Lin Xiang.

"What I mean is—have you ever considered participating in the biennial college league at Hong Kong University? This year happens to be an even-numbered year, and it should be held in mid-December."

"I had that idea, but I remember that the college league is a team competition, with teams from each college participating."

Lin Xiang could hear the earnestness in his old teacher's words.

"Our college doesn't seem to have a fixed team, and we rarely participate in competitions in the past."

"That's right."

Lü Xiaonan nodded emphatically, her eyes sparkling.

"So... I'd like to ask you to take the lead in forming the college team, is that alright?"

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