Chapter 167 The First Lesson for New Students
After the major finished taking attendance, he closed the list in his hand.
"Students whose names are called, come with me! Your dorm rooms have been arranged!"
His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.
The crowd began to surge. Those whose names were called followed the officer's footsteps, while those whose names were not called stood still, hesitating. At this moment, another officer stepped forward to call roll.
Lin Qingqian pulled her suitcase and followed the crowd, observing the campus environment as she walked. It seemed no different from other schools, except that the campus was larger.
After walking for about ten minutes, the group arrived in front of a brand-new dormitory complex.
"Girls' dormitory area A, building 3"
The major stopped and pointed to one of the buildings: "Students whose names are called on the list, go to the dormitory management office at the entrance to register and collect your keys and daily necessities."
"Lin Qingqian!"
"Here!" Lin Qingqian quickly responded and jogged forward.
The procedures were completed quickly, and the dormitory supervisor handed her an electronic key.
"Room 306, Bed No. 2."
Lin Qingqian thanked them and dragged her suitcase into the dormitory building, third floor, room 306.
She stood at the door, took a deep breath, and swiped the door open.
It's a standard four-person room with bunk beds and desks underneath, a private bathroom and balcony, brand new, clean, and with excellent natural light.
The dormitory conditions were better than any university she had ever imagined.
However, there were already three people in the room.
By the window, a little girl who looked no more than twelve or thirteen years old, with pigtails, was sitting cross-legged on a chair, engrossed in playing a game console.
Opposite her was a girl with flaxen hair, wearing earrings, and looking cool. She seemed to be about the same age as Lin Qingqian and was organizing her luggage, a bunch of trendy clothes.
Near the door, a girl with glasses and a quiet demeanor was reading a thick book called "Advanced Mathematics." Judging from her age, she should be a college student.
Three people, three different art styles, three different age groups.
Lin Qingqian's appearance broke the delicate balance in the room, and all three of them turned their gazes toward her.
"Hello." Lin Qingqian said somewhat awkwardly, "I am Lin Qingqian, and I am staying in this bed."
She pointed to the only empty seat.
Hello, hello!
The little girl playing the game was the first to react. She jumped off her chair and enthusiastically extended her hand: "My name is Sun Xiaomeng, I'm from Shanghai, and I'm in the first year of junior high school!"
First year of junior high?! Lin Qingqian's mind went blank for a moment.
She's a high school senior about to graduate, and her roommate is a middle school student? What kind of outrageous arrangement is this? Is this some kind of special program for gifted children?
"Wang Zhesi." The cool girl said succinctly, pointing to herself: "Grade 11."
Lin Qingqian felt her perception was being repeatedly refreshed as yet another person younger than herself appeared.
"My name is Liu Fei, I'm a junior." The last senior student who was reading pushed up her glasses and smiled gently at her.
Finally, something normal... No, this isn't normal at all!
How did four people—a junior high school student, two high school students, and a college junior—be assigned to the same dormitory?
Could he really be one of those legendary gifted children?
This seventh-grade girl and that eleventh-grade girl are probably both exceptionally intelligent and were admitted through special admissions!
Thinking about it this way, it seems reasonable.
However, since we met for the first time, I felt embarrassed to ask so directly.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the dormitory became somewhat awkward and strange again. The four of them stared at each other, secretly guessing where the other came from.
...
At 1 p.m., a notice to assemble was broadcast over the loudspeaker downstairs in the dormitory building.
"All new students, please assemble at the central playground immediately! I repeat, all new students, please assemble at the central playground immediately!"
Students emerged from the dormitory building one after another and headed towards the playground. When they arrived, everyone was speechless at the sight before them.
It's huge! This playground is bigger than a sports center! And it's already packed with people.
Looking around, there was a sea of people, of all shapes and sizes, and of all ages.
There was a little kid who looked like he had just started elementary school, with his hair tied up in a topknot, looking around curiously.
There were some inexperienced middle school students, as well as high school students like Lin Qingqian.
More often, there were college students who had shed their childishness and had various expressions, and even... a few "older youths" who looked like graduate students.
A bespectacled, well-mannered prospective graduate student looked utterly dejected as he stared at the little boy sitting next to him, intently picking at his fingers. Sensing his gaze, the little boy looked up and revealed a toothless smile.
Hello, Uncle Zhao!
"..."
The graduate student felt his heart was broken.
He finally got into a top-tier 985 university and was recommended for a combined master's and doctoral program with Professor Li, a leading figure in the field, as his supervisor. However, a transfer order sent him to this unheard-of "Yunlan University".
Before he came, he still had a sliver of hope that this might be a newly established secret institution in the country dedicated to cutting-edge scientific research.
But now, looking at his roommate, a kid who probably couldn't even recite the multiplication table properly, his last illusions have been shattered.
What kind of hellish school is this?!
It's exactly 2 o'clock.
On the platform, a middle-aged man in his fifties, with a kind face but unusually sharp eyes, walked up. He was Chen Jianguo.
He walked to the microphone, looked around at the faces in the audience—some excited, some curious, some confused, some devastated—and smiled.
Good afternoon, students.
His voice, amplified by the loudspeaker, resonated clearly throughout the entire playground.
"I know you must be full of questions right now. Don't worry, I'm here today to answer your questions."
"Let me introduce myself first. My name is Chen Jianguo, and I am one of the leaders of this school. You can call me Dean Chen, or Director Chen, or of course, I have no objection to calling me Lao Chen."
A burst of good-natured laughter rang out from the students, instantly easing the tense atmosphere considerably.
"First question," Chen Jianguo held up one finger, "I bet you're all thinking, 'What kind of place is this? Why are my roommates either a full twelve years older or younger than me?'"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
The whole audience burst into laughter.
That distraught graduate student, unable to laugh, even on the verge of tears—that's so true! It hits the nail on the head! Why was it arranged this way?!
“That’s a good question.” Chen Jianguo’s smile deepened. “Because you are different from ordinary students.”
"The reason you are able to sit here is not because of your exam scores, nor because of your family background, but because each of you possesses a unique potential that is one in a million!"
Potential? The students quieted down and pricked up their ears.
"How precious is this potential? Let me put it this way."
Chen Jianguo paused, his tone becoming serious and solemn.
“Our selection process this time covers all primary schools, middle schools, universities, and even graduate schools across the country. From hundreds of millions of students, only tens of thousands of you are sitting here in the end.”
“Each and every one of you is a true prodigy! You are the future that the nation has carefully selected from among the masses!”
"The nation needs you!"
Boom! These words struck like a thunderbolt, exploding in the hearts of most students (except elementary school students).
An indescribable sense of pride and mission welled up within me! So... am I really that amazing?
Lin Qingqian's heart started pounding uncontrollably.
"As for what specific potential it is, you will naturally understand once you take the practical classes."
Chen Jianguo changed the subject and resumed his relaxed tone.
"The second question is, with such a large age gap, how can we teach? We can't expect elementary school students to learn calculus and graduate students to come back and memorize the multiplication tables, can we?"
The students laughed again.
"Of course not." Chen Jianguo waved his hand.
"Here, your studies will be personalized. Elementary school students will continue your nine years of compulsory education, middle school students will complete their high school studies, and university students will continue to pursue their professional studies. We have invited the best teachers in the country to ensure that you do not fall behind in any of your academic subjects!"
"Your academic and general education courses will all be completed on this campus."
As he finished speaking, he smiled slightly and dropped a bombshell.
"However, your core practical courses on 'potential' development will be conducted in another place."
“A place you can’t find on any map.”
The entire audience erupted in uproar.
Just as everyone was shocked and discussing the news, Chen Jianguo's voice rang out again.
"Now, quiet!"
He stopped smiling and his expression became extremely serious.
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