The girls had a secret weapon now, so they didn’t feel as anxious.
At least tomorrow they wouldn’t have to worry about blisters.
When Mi Shu got back and learned about the method, she praised it highly, "Qingqing, you’re so smart."
Yue Qingqing blushed, "It was actually thought up by senior students before us. I’m just reusing their wisdom."
Lu Zhu sighed, "Indeed, knowledge is power. Later, I need to figure out how to assemble a computer, keep up with new knowledge on forums."
"I know there’s an Electronics City near the university town. They sell lots of computers there, both assembled and component-wise, but I’ve heard you need someone knowledgeable to go with you, or you’ll get ripped off. The place is tricky."
Someone suggested, "The guys probably know about this stuff. How about we organize a class trip to buy together? Might get a better deal."
Since they mentioned the guys, Mi Shu, showing great camaraderie, said, "Since we’re all in the same class, sharing fortunes and hardships, let’s tell them about this secret weapon."
She was talking about the item padded in their shoes.
The girls felt a bit embarrassed, since it was a private female item.
However, the deep bond formed through today’s running ordeal played a role.
"Okay, who has the guys’ phone numbers?"
Soon, the guys got the news, and Mi Shu was the one delivering the secret supplies.
Mi Shu brought quite a lot in a black plastic bag, and they exchanged it discreetly like an Underground Party operation.
"Let us know if you need more. This is a great method Qingqing found on a forum, so use it wisely."
"Got it, got it," the guy grinned, feeling relieved.
They had plenty of blisters on their feet too.
But at least they could bite the bullet and pop those.
Yet, the real headache was foot sweat. The smell in the guys’ dorms was unbearable now.
Especially since unlike the girls, they weren’t as clean, coming back and going straight to bed without showering first.
Opening the door was like entering a biohazard lab.
Some guys mentioned seeing on a forum that those things could be cut into insoles, presumably very absorbent.
But a bunch of dudes, none had the nerve to go buy them.
And they just got to campus, not enough time to get girlfriends to help sneak things in.
Eventually, some even eyed the more delicate guys in their dorm for a cross-dressing mission.
Who would’ve thought the girls in their class would be so kind and righteous, delivering emergency supplies directly.
"We owe you big time!" said Zhong Quan, a leading figure among the guys. "If you need anything in the future, just say the word, through thick and thin."
Mi Shu raised an eyebrow, "No need to wait, let’s start now."
"Huh?" Zhong Quan didn’t expect her to be so direct.
"The girls are thinking about buying a computer after the military training. You guys know about this stuff, so could you help us with it?"
Zhong Quan patted his chest, "Leave it to us. We also need to buy computers. We can go together, and for you coming to our rescue this time, we’ll cover the transport costs."
"No need for formalities, we’re all in the same class."
Both were straightforward people, quickly finalizing the plan, and agreed to have a meal together after the military training once the class funds were collected.
Zhong Quan returned cheerfully with a large bag of "strategic supplies."
The brothers’ sweaty feet problem was solved.
Using them tomorrow and seeing results by night, these should be absorbent enough. Hopefully, everyone’s noses would work properly again the next day.
On the way back, someone from another class asked nosily, "What’s inside? Wrapped so tightly."
Zhong Quan proudly opened a corner to reveal the pink packaging inside.
"What the hell?! How did you even think to buy these?" The guy eyed Zhong Quan, "Did you wear a wig or something?"
"Get lost, I’m too handsome for a wig to hide. Our class’s girls got them for us."
Seeing the look of envy, Zhong Quan felt even prouder.
He strutted as if he owned the place.