In the library of the university.
Andrew Deffcon, wearing a worn-out checkered shirt and ripped jeans, walked through the library's entrance.
He headed straight to the cleaning area, picking up his old companions - a bucket, broom, and rag. On his way to clean, he watched the bustling students, full of youth and energy.
Andrew envied them greatly.
Although he should have been one of them, his impoverished life forced him to take on various part-time jobs.
Soon, he adjusted his mindset and turned to work mode.
"If only I could work part-time at the library all the time."
He sighed softly.
At least he wouldn't have to work outdoors, enduring the scorching sun.
What more could he ask for with air conditioning?
Andrew's self-consolation was filled with self-deception.
When he got into the public restroom to fetch a bucket of water, a group of tall men were smoking inside.
Andrew looked up, seeing the smoke-filled restroom.
"What are these guys doing in the library?" he wondered.
The blond boy in the middle, named Har Smith, had a cigar in his mouth.
When he saw Andrew, it was as if a vicious wolf had spotted its prey.
Har had always taken pleasure in mocking and bullying the poor, regarded as a complete campus bully.
He picked up a dirty rag from the ground and threw it at Andrew.
Before Andrew could dodge, the filthy rag landed on his face.
The pungent smell came into his nostrils, straightly along the nasal cavity to his brain, making his face turn red from coughing.
Har and his friends burst into laughter.
Then he waved his hand, signaling his friends to leave.
But before they left, they even threw their cigarette butts on the ground.
"Mr. Janitor, make sure you clean this place well. Hahaha."
Walking past Andrew, Har patted his already reddened cheeks.
"This guy is really embarrassing our university!"
"It's so annoying to be schoolmates with such a coward!"
"Worthless rubbish!"
"I…"
Andrew's face reddened even more, not knowing if it was from choking, being patted, or being insulted.
However, he didn't dare to fight back.
He couldn't afford to offend Har, such a wealthy and powerful bully.
He was just a poor college student who needed to work in the library and take on various part-time jobs to earn a living.
If Andrew didn't have to worry about the bread and milk like they did, he would fight back.
He would definitely fight back, he promised himself.
Enduring until graduation and finding a stable job was the most important step for him to change his life, and he couldn't afford to fail.
Since he had to rely on himself to change his fate, he would let go of his pride and anger while facing humiliation and injustice calmly.
After they had gone, Andrew went to start his work.
From Zone 1 to Zone 8, he meticulously completed his tasks for all the day.
And it quickly came to dusk.
Andrew happily counted his wages for the day, which was paid from the librarian, a nice woman.
He carefully placed the bills into his wallet.
He was too tired, but as long as he could earn something, it was worth it.
He had already saved $900, which would be enough to buy a gift for his beloved girlfriend soon.
Thinking of his beautiful Miles, his heart couldn't help but excite.
Andrew and Miles had known each other since childhood.
And now they’re schoolmates.
Andrew firmly believed it was God's blessing to reward him such an innocent and gorgeous lover.
Although god closed one window for him, another door was open.
Especially it meant Arc de Triomphe, the triumphal arch for him.
"By the way, Miles mentioned that she would be researching a biology project in the library today, but I haven't seen her."
Scratching his head, Andrew thought about how hardworking his girlfriend was in her studies.
"She must be preparing for our better life in the future." He thought.
Just as he walked to a secluded corner, the sudden moaning of a woman caught his ears.
Behind a massive bookshelf, the thrilling moans kept coming.
Sometimes high-pitched, sometimes low and intense.
Andrew's heartbeat accelerated, and his face flushed instantly.
A boy who lacked experience, facing such matters, would easily got embarrassed.
"This is... the library. How could they...It’s so ridiculous."
He couldn't help muttering softly, feeling ashamed of the couple's lack of manners.
"Oh, Har, a little harder, faster."
"Don't stop~"
Embarrassing words with melodious moaning sound came from a woman.
Hearing the woman's voice, Andrew's heart seemed to stop for seconds.
He was horrified to find that this woman's voice was so similar to his girlfriend Miles.
"No, it’s definitely not. She’s an innocent girl. She didn't even kiss me."
Andrew relieved himself.
However, the following words from the man called Har destroyed his "Inner Utopia World " entirely.
"Miles, isn't it exciting in the library? I told you that you would love this place."
When Andrew heard these words, he could no longer deny it.
Just one bookshelf away, inside was Har, the villain, with his girlfriend.
"Miles, what are you doing?"
Andrew walked over angrily, glaring at the two.
The scene before his eyes continued to shock his vision, challenging his rage.