"My parents saw the video and said they wanted to treat you all to dinner to thank you for helping me this morning. They hope everyone in the dorm can join." Tong Tong looked a bit apologetic, glancing at Wren King and Blair Chester as she spoke.

Wren King immediately responded, "I’m not going. I’m not going anywhere these days. Don’t call me for anything."

Blair Chester said flatly, "I’m not going either."

The two of them are currently at odds, which Tong Tong naturally understands. She frowned slightly, her gaze landing on Mia Ginger.

She glanced at her and then at Windsor Myres.

Windsor Myres was sitting on a chair, not speaking. She already knew Mia Ginger planned to move out of the dorm, which made her a bit unhappy and confused. Why should it matter where one lives? She had only informed her after making the decision without asking for her opinion.

Mia Ginger thought for a moment and then said to Tong Tong, "I have plans tonight too, I’m already meeting a friend for dinner."

"Really?" Tong Tong’s face fell.

Mia Ginger said softly, "Yeah. And I probably won’t be living in the dorm from now on. I’ve already talked to the counselor and am just packing some things to move back."

"Huh?" Tong Tong looked at her in surprise.

Mina Lee blurted out, "Not living in the dorm? Then are you going to stay at home from now on?"

"Yes." Mia Ginger smiled as she looked down, packing her things.

Wren King and Blair Chester were naturally surprised too, watching her silently, lips pressed tight.

The relationships among the dorm members had never been good. Wren King and Blair Chester often stuck together but weren’t genuinely on good terms, while Mina Lee and Tong Tong got along well but rarely spoke to Windsor Myres. Windsor naturally got along with Mia Ginger, but in reality, most of her attention and time were given to Camden River, leaving limited time in the dorm.

Since military training began, the dorm had never been peaceful.

But—

Mia Ginger was the dorm leader, in some ways quite reassuring.

She always had some influence in the dorm.

Considered a trustworthy key figure.

Blair Chester and Wren King each had their own reasons for getting close to her, while Mina Lee and Tong Tong instinctively went to her when they had issues. Even Windsor Myres was willing to listen to her a few words and basically dismissed everyone else.

If she’s not staying, this situation...

Lost in their thoughts, everyone in the dorm found it hard to accept all at once.

Windsor Myres looked at Mia Ginger packing and said stiffly, "Come out, I have something to say."

Mia Ginger stopped what she was doing and followed her out.

Windsor Myres got straight to the point, "Are you serious about this?"

"Yeah." Mia Ginger nodded, speaking honestly, "It’s getting hard to stay, I haven’t been in a good mood every day, and it’s affecting my studies."

"Just for studying?" Windsor Myres laughed strangely, "Could it also have something to do with a man? Can’t bear to leave Koa Jackson alone, want to go back to be with him, finding such a grand excuse."

Mia Ginger furrowed her brows suddenly, "Why are you saying that?"

"Am I wrong? Can you say there’s no reason related to Koa Jackson?" Windsor Myres stared at her intently.

Mia Ginger laughed, "I never said there wasn’t any reason related to him. So what if there is? I love him and want to be with him often, is that wrong? Is it not allowed?"

Windsor Myres was momentarily at a loss for words.

Mia Ginger sighed, "Let’s leave it at that."

"Do you even consider me a friend?" Windsor Myres suddenly said, "You and Camden River, leaving just like that, applying for an exchange program just like that, have you considered how I feel?"

"Nobody will stop for you." Mia Ginger looked at her, suddenly calm, and spoke softly, "People seek higher ground, water flows to lower places. This has been true since ancient times. Even animals know how to seek advantages and avoid harm, let alone humans? Everyone will face many choices in life, and most will choose what’s beneficial and helpful for their future, becoming better and better. Shouldn’t they? Whether it’s leaving the dorm or applying for an exchange program, I think it’s all normal, working hard for the future to become better. That’s what makes life worthwhile."