Chapter 740: Pulling Over the Neighbors, the Strategy of the Miserable Soldier (Four Updates in One)
"Who's coming first?" asked the staff from the Academic Affairs Office.
Everyone looked at each other, and no one responded for a while.
They wanted to answer, but they couldn't understand the questions, so they just gave up...
Huo Fanjin's eyes rolled: "I'll do it."
Cen Qiaoqiao raised the bath flower ball and mingled with the crowd, cheering crazily: "Jinjin, fly bravely, Qiaomei will always be with you!"
She took it anyway.
But she only took one and tied it around her wrist. At first glance, it looked like a ribbon ornament, but it wasn't too out of place.
Huo Fanjin's mouth twitched wildly, and he wished he could go back and cover her mouth.
"Classmate, which question did you choose?"
“3.”
This is a physics problem, which is not difficult, but some of the key concepts are not explained in detail. In other words, it requires sufficient knowledge accumulation before it can be solved.
Huo Fanjin didn't bring any draft paper, so after asking around, someone came forward and offered to lend her some.
"Thank you."
Fu Chengjia: "You're welcome."
"Well... I've already borrowed that paper, so you wouldn't mind letting me use your pen for a bit, right?"
“…I don’t mind.”
"Thanks! I'll return it to you when I'm done!"
Huo Fanjin took eight minutes to calculate the answer on the spot and handed it to the staff.
The latter read it and said: "The answer is correct, congratulations!"
Huo Fanjin took the prize and handed it to Fu Chengjia along with the draft paper and pen: "Thank you."
"Your things..."
"It's for you."
Fu Chengjia shook his head and gave it back to her: "No, I think I can answer it myself."
Huo Fanjin raised his eyebrows, as if doubting whether he could really answer the questions or was just bragging.
Fu Chengjia said nothing more.
Huo Fanjin shrugged: "Never mind." She handed it to Cen Qiaoqiao, "Here's a reward, cheerleader."
"Hehe..." Cen Qiaoqiao was not polite at all and accepted it immediately, "As expected, free things are more delicious."
“…”
Staff: "Who's coming next?"
Huo Fanjin immediately raised her hand to help Jiang Fuyue: "My sister Yue——"
In an instant, all eyes were focused on the two of them.
"Who? Sister Yue? Jiang Fuyue?"
"Holy crap! So she's Jiang Fuyue?"
“She’s even more beautiful in person than in the photo.”
"She has a great figure too! Her legs are so long!"
“…”
Cen Qiaoqiao: "I suspect you did it on purpose."
Huo Fanjin raised his chin slightly: "So what?"
"Sister Yue, look at her—" the princess stamped her feet.
"Classmate, which question did you choose?"
Huo Fanjin continued to take over the task: "Whatever, she can answer any one of them!"
The staff member actually pointed to one at random and said, "Then let's go to the last question."
One dares to speak, the other dares to believe.
The person involved, Jiang Fuyue: "..."
Onlookers: I hear a hint of Versailles.
After reading the question, Jiang Fuyue immediately said the answer, which surprised the staff.
The onlookers were also stunned.
"I doubt she peeked at the answer."
"How much do pens and draft paper cost? There's no need to be so frugal..."
“I felt the disparity in the world.”
“…”
Only Huo Fanjin looked calm as expected. Compared with the surprised or stunned expressions of others, he seemed to deserve a beating.
"I haven't said whether it's right or wrong yet! What if it's wrong..."
Before he finished speaking, the staff member smiled and said:
"The answer is correct."
The whole audience was silent.
Then, thunderous applause broke out.
Your Sister Yue is still your Sister Yue.
Compared to the high profile of the first two, Fu Chengjia stepped forward modestly and reservedly: "I choose this question."
It is the previous question "A method for strictly solving the optimal solution and zero-point entropy of combinatorial optimization problems based on tensor networks."
When Huo Fanjin saw him answering the questions, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, with a look of scrutiny and examination in his eyes.
Fu Chengjia: "This is to replace the addition and multiplication operations in the tensor network contraction with a 'tropical' algebra defined on the maximal-additive semiring. By contracting the tropical tensor network, the ground state energy and entropy of the spin glass model can be calculated..."
Staff: “The answer is correct!”
With the first three people taking the lead, answering the questions seemed so easy that many people began to get ready and were eager to give it a try.
"Who's next?"
"I'll do it!"
"I!"
Staff: "You two come together."
Next, several people chose topics and answered them.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get the answer right again.
"Isn't it quite simple?"
"That depends on who it is for. It's certainly easy for the three of them, but for these people - it's difficult!"
There are also those who don't believe in evil, and they keep fighting after repeated failures, but they keep failing again and again.
Staff: "So far, you've answered three questions correctly. There are seven questions left. Does anyone else want to try?"
You look at me, I look at you, and then we become cautious again.
Sudden--
"Can't students from Mingda University participate?" a voice in the crowd asked.
The staff member looked over and asked, "Aren't you from Ming University?"
"Yeah, I'm from next door."
Liu Yufei came here specially to eat in Ming University cafeteria today. He called a few familiar dining friends and ran away.
Several people came from different majors and colleges. Because they often came here to eat, they met more and more times and gradually became friends.
Originally, today should have been like usual, buying food, eating, and leaving, but on the way to the cafeteria, when I passed a certain place, I found that there were a lot of people gathered.
Liu Yufei was curious for a moment and couldn't help but walk forward to take a look, and then he couldn't move.
Mingda is actually playing a quiz game?!
Why are fake universities suddenly working so hard?
Before he could figure it out, he saw the contents of the prize again -
Eat all you want in the cafeteria all day!
70% off on midnight snacks!
Five thousand bread vouchers!
For a foodie like him, it shouldn't be too attractive.
Looking at the specific questions, they involve various professional fields and are quite difficult.
It’s hard to say about Liu Yufei’s performance in other subjects, but he can solve those two chemistry problems.
While I was thinking about it, three people had already successfully completed the test.
Two women and one man, all said to be students of Ming University.
"Is there anyone in Mingda who can solve this kind of questions? Is that true?" one of his classmates joked.
"There's always someone taller among the short ones."
"That's right, Brother Yu, are you coming?"
"Teach a lesson to the wealthy underachievers at Ming University?"
Liu Feiyu thought to himself that the strength of the three people just now was actually not bad, especially the one who didn't want draft paper. Even he couldn't guarantee that he could complete a series of calculations accurately in such a short time.
Staff: “Who else wants to try?”
Liu Feiyu stood in the crowd and asked, "Can students who are not from Mingda participate?"
The staff member seemed stunned for two seconds.
He pointed to a text announcement posted by Mingda University nearby: "No fixed subjects, varying degrees of difficulty, no restrictions on who can take the test. Does this 'no restrictions' also include any school?"
Some people around have already started talking about it—
"Q University, huh? He must be here to use our cafeteria."
"What? You still want to take advantage of the questions? Grab the prize?"
"Shouldn't this be restricted to students from Ming University? Otherwise, the students next door will definitely finish all ten questions."
"No...can't we be a little more confident? Q-sensei isn't that great, okay?"
"You have to acknowledge the difference between top students and poor students, just like acknowledging the gap between Ming University and Q University. There are N fake universities and M key universities in between."
“…”
After some discussion, several staff members informed us: "It doesn't matter which school you are from, everyone can answer the questions, and the prizes are the same."
Liu Feiyu's eyes lit up: "I choose question seven!"
He also didn't use any scratch paper and just calculated the answer in his head.
"correct!"
After receiving the prize, Liu Feiyu went straight to the cafeteria.
I first had a big meal with the Hi-Food Card, then went straight to the bakery with a few good friends, but was told that I needed to make an appointment in advance to use the coupons.
Liu Feiyu burped loudly, and the smell of mustard filled the air. Oh, the cafeteria only serves limited quantities of Australian lobster at noon.
This damn sense of smell!
"I've made an appointment, so... come back tomorrow?"
Several friends nodded frantically. They had heard that Mingda’s bakery was a must-try and had wanted to try it a long time ago. However, it turned out that they had a membership system and had to apply for a membership card if they wanted to buy bread. The membership fee was not low.
Now that I finally have this opportunity, how can I miss it?
Early the next morning, Liu Feiyu took a few friends to the bakery to "pick up the goods".
I used up all the 5,000 yuan worth of vouchers in one go, but I didn’t get much in return, but it was delicious.
The cloud cake is fluffy and soft, the Danish skewers are savory and fragrant, and even the ordinary egg tarts are a lot bigger than those in other shops. The color of the egg center is layered and gradually deepens, making it look plump and cute.
"Oh shit—this smell!"
"I want to perform tongue swallowing on the spot."
"No! I have to take a picture and post it in the group to show off!"
The group is a special group for sharing meals and paying for meals. There are about a hundred people in it, all of whom are Q University students. Their daily activities are to share what new dishes are available in the Mingda cafeteria and what imported snacks are available in the canteen.
The slogan was also very loud: Pull Ming Da out until he is bald!
What the hell? You're so cocky just because you ate an egg tart?
Some people start laughing as soon as they open their mouths.
[This seems to be the egg tart from Mingda Bakery, right? ]
Silence for two seconds.
【Fuck! 】
[Really! There is a logo inside]
[Have you applied for a card? Rich man! Can you lend it to me?]
[I don't need a credit card, just give me some bread, I'll buy it with my own money]
[Big Brother, can you give me a bite?]
The boy happily chewed the egg tart while typing a reply quickly:
【I didn’t apply for a card, I just grabbed it】
Then, the group exploded——
【Seeking strategies! 】
【Please take me with you! 】
The boy was a little overwhelmed by the flattery and licking all over the screen, and then he told her about the food gift package for answering questions.
As a result, when Liu Feiyu went to answer questions and collect coupons the next day, he saw many familiar faces.
One, two, three...
They are all Q-level!
There are also many academic masters in it.
"Damn——" Who the hell leaked the news?
On that day, seven out of ten questions were answered by students from Q University.
Of the three questions left, one was answered correctly by a student from Ocean University; one was chosen because it was too difficult; and the last one was answered correctly by a student from Ming University.
Liu Feiyu finally got a question and almost got it wrong. Fortunately, he had a flash of inspiration and reacted correctly.
On the fourth day, more people came from Q University, almost all of them were academic elites.
All majors, all colleges, and all grades.
Even interdisciplinary seminars are not this lively.
The tickets are basically sold out within half an hour of being released, and the majority of these people are Q University students.
"Mingda University is so kind~"
"One hundred percent thoughtful."
"They know we can't afford to eat at the Mingda cafeteria, so we can only come here to eat a little, so they give us so many benefits."
“Although it’s called Mingda Pheasant outside, this chicken is really good!”
"I heard that the new president of Mingda University graduated from our Q University. Do you think there is a connection?"
"Let's go! Let's go to the Mingda cafeteria for a buffet at noon today!"
As the saying goes, some are happy, some are sad.
The students of Q University were happy, all of them were in high spirits and eating with their mouths drooling, but the students of Ming University had some complaints.
"What's going on now? Spending big money to support big people?"
"You're relying on your high IQ and academic performance to try to take advantage of us poor students. Can you please have some shame?"
"Before, when I came to eat in our cafeteria, I knew to be low-key, but now I can't wait to put all the delicious food on my plate."
"What can we do?" Youyou sighed. "They win the cards and coupons by answering questions and spend them openly. Who makes us inferior to them in this regard?"
"Oh, if only Mingda University also had so many top students..."
"Academic masters don't just appear out of thin air. Let's focus on studying first."
"Without good teachers, how can we have good students? Let's wait until our school's faculty catches up with Q University before we compare!"
"Tsk—you're talking as if Professor Q can turn you into a top student just by coming to teach you. We're short of teachers, but we're not just short of teachers, understand?"
"What do you mean?"
"It doesn't make any sense. A thousand-mile horse is born a thousand-mile horse. It doesn't become a thousand-mile horse because it met a good horse trainer."
"Fuck—you're swearing!"
"Oh, so you understand. Rotten wood cannot be carved. It has nothing to do with the craftsman, but the quality itself is too poor."
"What makes you say that?! How good is your quality?!"
"It's not that great, but it doesn't stop me from thinking you're not good."
"Try to say that again?! I'll fucking beat you to death—"
"Just say it, your talent is far inferior..."
Bang!
Suddenly, screams broke out——
"There's a fight!"
"Go find the director!"
…
Twenty minutes later, the student in question was taken to the principal's office.
Both of them had bruises on their faces, one with a bruised nose and the other with a swollen face. They stood in front of the desk with their heads hung, not saying a word.
Xiao Shan calmly inquired about what happened.
After hearing this, he was not angry at all. He was stunned for a moment and then let the two people leave.
No criticism, no blame, and no punishment.
"That's it?"
"I'm afraid this is a fake principal's office?"
The two were confused, but also extremely grateful.
"I'm too lazy to argue with you. Anyway, Professor Q will never come to our Mingda University to teach. If the hypothesis is not true, there is no point in discussing any results."
"snort!"
Little do we know that there is nothing absolutely impossible in this world...
That afternoon, Xiaoshan went to Q University and found the president Zhou Zhengqi.
"...Go to Ming University to attend classes?! Haha..." Principal Zhou couldn't help laughing after hearing this. Looking at the serious-looking young man in front of him, he wondered how he could say such a request.
"Yes, since the two families are so close, it makes sense for them to share resources."
"Principal Xiao, you also said it, it's sharing." What can Q University "share" with Ming University?
His academic achievements are not good, his reputation is not prominent, his background is not deep, and his teaching staff is not strong. Is he crazy enough to agree to such a cooperation?
To put it nicely, it's called help.
To put it bluntly, that is poverty alleviation!
This is like a marriage between a man and a woman. If they are well-matched, it is a strong union, but if the man is stronger than the woman, it becomes "climbing the social ladder" and "hanging out with a rich man."
Zhou Zhengqi didn't care about other people, but he himself didn't want to be the scapegoat.
But Xiao Shan seemed to have no self-awareness at all. He had already said so much, but the other party seemed to not understand at all -
"Principal Zhou, I'm sure you're aware of the current situation at Ming University. Other aspects are manageable, but teaching staff isn't something you can build overnight, which is why we need Q University's help."
"Yes," Zhou Zhengqi sighed, not directly answering, saying, "Teachers are the result of a school's natural development and continuous accumulation, not something that can be achieved overnight by forcing things. It is even more unacceptable to sit back and enjoy the fruits of others' labor."
Xiao Shan smiled slightly. He wasn't stupid. He knew exactly what the other person meant, but he remained expressionless. "Forcing things to grow is certainly not advisable, but sitting back and waiting for death isn't an option either."
Zhou Zhengqi: "You have to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time."
Xiao Shan nodded: "That's the truth."
Zhou Zhengqi took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and closed the lid of the teapot, which meant he was seeing the guest off.
Xiao Shan shamelessly pretended not to understand. "I understand that cooperation is based on mutual benefit. Q University is already a top-tier institution in China. What high-quality resources can't it possibly provide? There's really no need to lower yourself by getting involved with Ming University."
Zhou Zhengqi didn't expect the other party to speak so clearly. He used to think that he was ignorant of himself, but now he thinks he is too clear-headed.
No president of any other university would say this in front of him.
After all, you have to save face.
Xiao Shan didn't seem to have any concerns about his reputation. His eyes were clear and his expression was gentle, which made people see his sincerity at a glance.
Zhou Zhengqi felt embarrassed now. "What are you talking about, President Xiao? Although there are rankings among universities, there's no hierarchy in education. Mingda was pretty good back then, but then something went wrong..."
Xiao Shan couldn't help but sigh, "I can't change the past, but as the president of Ming University, I naturally have to do my best. That's why I appear before you today."
Zhou Zhengqi was moved by him for a moment.
But that’s all.
Q: Will the teachers be shared with Mingda University?
It sounds unrealistic.
Seeing that he had almost succeeded in "appealing to the feelings", Xiaoshan's eyes flickered slightly, and he planned to "tell the truth" next -
“Although Mingda’s educational resources are not as great as Q’s, they can still be helpful in some aspects.”
"Oh?" Zhou Zhengqi raised his eyebrows, curious but also a little disapproving.
Q: How can I help?
Xiao Shan smiled gently: "As far as I know, the students of Q University really like our cafeteria, basketball court, swimming pool, gym, cinema..."
Zhou Zhengqi knew that students liked to eat in Mingda cafeteria.
only……
"Basketball court? Swimming pool?"
"Yes, Mingda has three swimming pools. They're all open in the summer, and they offer free bathing. There are even more basketball courts, large and small, indoor and outdoor. All in all, there are at least seven or eight of them, and they're usually open to students for free."
Most of the students at Mingda University come from wealthy families and are not short of money. Not to mention a small swimming pool, some students even have entire ski resorts, amusement parks, etc. at home and do not care about the facilities provided by the school at all.
But for students at Q University, this is simply god-level treatment, okay?
The swimming pool is large and clean, and there is a free shower area after swimming. Even shampoo, shower gel and disposable towels are provided.
I'm not afraid that you can take it away. Just take it if you want to use it. It's okay if you want to take it. As long as you are not discovered, I'm not afraid of being embarrassed.
There is also a basketball court. I won’t mention the outdoor one. The nets are famous brands, and the basketballs can be borrowed at will, and most of them are 90% new.
The indoor area is air-conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter. There are separate changing rooms and showers. Mineral water is free, and sports drinks are occasionally provided.
As for gyms and movie theaters...
Unexpected?
There is actually such a venue inside the school. Not only does Mingda have it, but it is also bigger and more luxurious than the ones outside!
The gym has a variety of equipment, which is often replaced. Most importantly, it is cleaned every day and there is no odor.
The cinema has a giant screen that can seat hundreds of people, and the seats are electric chairs with massage function.
Ming University students are not interested in it, so few go there. Over time, it has almost become the territory of Q University students.
The school is not unaware of this, but simply does not care.
Who makes Mingda lack everything except money?
Zhou Zhengqi didn't expect that these little guys not only went to other people's cafeteria to eat, but also took everything else.
Suddenly his face turned red.
But he didn't forget the purpose of Xiao Shan's visit today. His old eyes narrowed slightly: "So, Principal Xiao wants to settle accounts with me?"
Xiao Shan waved his hand. "What are you talking about? Mingda has always been open-minded and welcomes students from friendly schools to exchange and communicate. We wouldn't be so stingy as to say this."
Zhou Zhengqi's expression eased slightly.
The next second, Xiao Shan changed the subject and sighed deeply, "It's just that recently, because of the commotion over answering questions... it's really unpleasant."
"Answer the question?"
Xiao Shan recounted the entire incident in a neutral and objective manner. "...Actually, this also demonstrates the excellence of Q University students. Ming University students are not as skilled as others, so there's really nothing to complain about."
Zhou Zhengqi's already hot cheeks were now even hotter.
Great! Not only are these little brats using other people's cafeterias, but now they're even taking advantage of their intelligence to participate in that quiz, hoping to get free meals and vouchers!
No future!
So useless!
It's just a few dishes and a meal, just to satisfy your appetite, but you don't even have the guts to do it.
Xiao Shan: "Originally, this wouldn't be a big deal. After all, when the school announced the rules, they didn't restrict participation to only students from the school. The active participation of the students from Q University is a good thing. After all..." He paused, looking slightly embarrassed. "If we gave those questions to our own students, they wouldn't be able to answer them well."
Having said that, Zhou Zhengqi just smiled awkwardly and didn't believe it completely.
People are just being polite.
It would be boring if you take it seriously.
Xiao Shan: "These are all minor matters, not worth bringing to the table. The only thing to blame is that the students of Mingda University are not up to standard..."
Without giving Zhou Zhengqi a chance to react, Xiao Shan told him about the dispute between the two classmates.
"...One of them thought their inability to answer the questions was due to poor teaching by the teacher, while the other believed it was due to a lack of aptitude or talent... They started arguing, and even after persuasion, they ended up fighting and were sent to my office, where I had to resolve the situation..."
Xiao Shan couldn't help but sigh. "How can I solve this problem? There's no definitive answer to a question like this. Can I say that so-and-so is unqualified? Or that the teachers at Ming University are definitely not as good as those at Q University?"
Zhou Zhengqi couldn't help but frown.
I feel bad for Xiaoshan.
"One of the kids was so angry that he blurted out that if he could be provided with the same educational conditions as Q University, he would definitely be no worse than the students at Q University."
"These words shocked me at the time and hit me hard. As the president of Mingda University, although I knew the chances were slim, I couldn't ignore the students' request, so I shamelessly came to them."
Zhou Zhengqi frowned, and a look of embarrassment flashed in his eyes.
There was also a subtle hint of guilt.
Not only did the students from his school try to take advantage of others, but they also caused internal conflicts there. He felt really bad about it.
Xiao Shan caught the fleeting emotion in the other person's eyes and continued, "Originally, Ming University and Q University were neighbors next door, living in peace and harmony. They've been very close over the years, but after this incident... I'm afraid they'll have to part ways."
Zhou Zhengqi was at a loss for a moment.
He was in the wrong to begin with. After all, one should be grateful for what one has received. Q Da and his group of useless little bastards not only ate, but also took away a lot.
In addition, Xiaoshan's words today were sincere and heartfelt, and every word was from the heart. He suddenly felt ashamed of his previous underestimation of Mingda.
Therefore, it is no longer possible to adopt a rejection attitude.
Xiao Shan saw his expression and the confusion on his face, and knew that this trip was almost successful.
Now he just needs to act like a "pitiful soldier" and Zhou Zhengqi will no longer be able to utter those excuses.
really--
When Xiaoshan sighed for the Nth time, Principal Zhou softened his heart.
"Actually, sharing resources isn't a bad thing. I personally really want to help, but you know, university is different from high school. The atmosphere is much more open, and the president no longer has the final say. There are many things I can't handle."
Especially from a top-tier university like Q University, any professor who graduates from there is a well-known figure in the field, not to mention a super boss like Xu Kaiqing.
Even when teaching classes for students of our own school, we have to consider our mood and schedule. How can we possibly trust Mingda University?
Even if Zhou Zhengqi himself came forward to intercede, this matter would not be that simple.
"So, it's not that I don't want to, but I can't."
Xiao Shan nodded, expressing his understanding. "I won't make things difficult for you. I'll handle the details with the professors. All you need is your approval."
Zhou Zhengqi breathed a sigh of relief and readily agreed: "No problem!"
But I thought to myself: How can it be so easy?
Which old guy wouldn't even give him face, so how could he give it to the president of a fake university?
Disaster!
But judging from Xiaoshan's attitude, he probably won't give up unless he is allowed to try.
This is a good thing. Once he gets rejected, he will realize that many things are not as simple as just talking.
After getting Zhou Zhengqi's approval, Xiaoshan left happily.
As soon as I left Q University, I couldn't control my excitement and dialed Jiang Fuyue's number——
"It's done!"
The clear voice on the other end didn't seem surprised, and remained calm: "Have you signed the agreement?"
Xiao Shan was stunned: "...Is this necessary?"
"Of course, verbal promises are not as good as written words, and you can regret it at any time."
"I haven't thought about that."
It was already very difficult to get Zhou Zhengqi to agree, and he didn't dare to appear too eager for quick success, for fear of causing dissatisfaction on the other side.
Jiang Fuyue: "You've been very thoughtful, but now that he's agreed, he won't go back on his word anytime soon, so you can ask him for another supplementary agreement. It doesn't need to be too formal, but it needs to be written down in black and white."
"good."
"For the quiz competition, we've increased the prizes. All areas of Mingda University will be open to Q students for free. Please implement this and notify them as soon as possible. We must make sure they see our sincerity."
Since you are grateful for the food you receive, then eat more; since you are reluctant to give, then take more.
The more you eat and the more you take, the easier it will be for the other person to talk to you.
Jiang Fuyue suddenly felt like an artilleryman, shooting sugar-coated bullets at him: I won’t blow you to death, but I will make you sweet to death!
Xiaoshan was a man of action, and the next day he went to find Zhou Zhengqi to implement the agreement.
He looked embarrassed and ashamed. "Sorry to trouble you again. It's really about the board of directors. Sigh... Sometimes I still think public universities are better. At least the decision makers understand education, unlike businessmen who put profit above all else."
Zhou Zhengqi expressed his understanding, saying that it was just a formality and the agreement was not a formal contract, but at best a letter of commitment.
He waved his hand and signed happily.
Xiao Shan solemnly put away the A4 paper and shook the other person's hand tightly. The faint trembling in his voice revealed his inner excitement at the moment: "You are a good person."
It was a long time before Zhou Zhengqi realized that being a good person is the hardest thing in this world!
But by then, it was too late...
The professors who were cherished like treasures by Q University have also become shared resources of Ming University.
After seeing Xiaoshan off, it was just time for dinner, so Zhou Zhengqi went straight to the cafeteria.
When I was waiting in line for food, there were a few undergraduates in the next line, and their voices were super loud—
"Fuck! Those guys are all going to Mingda?! Why didn't they invite us?"
"It seems he played ball over there and was too lazy to come back."
"How about we rush over there now?"
"Don't... the cafeteria is packed at this hour. The line will take a long time, and even if you get in, the delicious dishes will be gone."
"So popular?"
"You didn't see the scene after the last class in the morning when hundreds of people rushed to the next door to grab food. It was a spectacular sight!"
"Actually, the food in our school cafeteria isn't bad..."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhengqi couldn't help but nod secretly.
The last time Jiang Fuyue's laboratory was listed, he was invited to attend the ceremony as a guest and stayed at Mingda for a meal. Yes, he admitted that it was delicious, but not to that extent, right?
Hundreds of people fighting for food?
Are the hungry ghosts coming out of their cages?
At this point, a student suddenly chimed in: "It's not bad, but it's not delicious either! The uncle in the cafeteria always mixes half water and half oil when cooking, and the auntie's hands are always shaking when serving rice. Not to mention all that, the key is that the ingredients themselves are not fresh enough. They throw all kinds of rotten vegetable leaves into the pot. Is that what you're feeding pigs?"
"Well...it's not that exaggerated."
"That's out of the question! They keep serving the same few dishes over and over again. I even wonder how those seniors who have earned their master's and doctoral degrees at our school have managed to survive all these years."
"Freeloading at the Mingda cafeteria! Let me tell you, the senior students in the master's and doctoral programs are really cunning! They work on projects with their advisors, so they have complete freedom of movement. They can go to Mingda to eat whenever they want, avoiding peak hours and avoiding lines. And they always pick the best dishes."
"Ahh! I'm so jealous! I want to eat at Mingda University every day!"
"Don't... I gained 20 pounds last year, all thanks to the Ming University cafeteria. You should cherish every moment you have, be thin, and be happy."
"By the way, let's go swimming at Mingda University tonight? I heard there's free Coke available lately."
"Okay! Which pool are we going to?"
"Number one and number two are both fine."
"Then let's go with number two. It's big enough to cut through..."
The more Zhou Zhengqi listened, the darker his face became.
It wasn't until the auntie at the window called out twice that he came to his senses and quickly ordered: "I want scrambled eggs with tomatoes and eggplant with fish sauce..."
While getting his meal, Zhou Zhengqi took a few extra glances.
My hands are really shaking.
"Okay, next!"
Zhou Zhengqi left with the plate and found a seat in the corner.
Just as I was about to pick up my first bite, I couldn't help but hear the complaints of those undergraduates in my ears -
When the uncle cooks, he always mixes half water and half oil... He throws all the rotten vegetable leaves into the pot...
I didn’t take it seriously before, so I didn’t pay attention to these details; now that I look into it, I find that there are pitfalls everywhere.
Zhou Zhengqi put down his chopsticks with a snap and immediately lost his appetite.
Just at this moment, a few girls' conversation came from the next table -
"Ah! I miss Mingda's peppercorn chicken drumsticks so much."
"I want to drink Mingda's signature Jumbo Coconut."
"But I have classes in the afternoon..."
"How about we escape the last section?"
“This is fine!”
"I think it's okay!"
Zhou Zhengqi sat nearby, his teeth nearly breaking from listening, his cheeks as stiff as iron.
These little brats actually skipped classes just for a bite to eat?!
While feeling depressed, my heart also felt a little heavy.
"Old Zhou——"
A figure came over and sat down opposite him.
"Hey, Lao Xu, are you coming to eat too?"
"No, I just ate. I saw you here, so I came over to say hello! What's wrong? Don't you have a good appetite? There's so little left, I put down my chopsticks."
Zhou Zhengqi was not used to wasting things, but now that he had calmed down, he waved his hand and picked it up again.
"It's okay. I was just pissed off by a few students."
"What's that?"
"Let's not talk about it."
Professor Xu nodded, his eyes fell on his plate, a flash of disdain flashed across his face, "Is this what you're eating for lunch?"
"What's wrong with this?" Zhou Zhengqi frowned.
It seems like many people have complaints about Q University’s lunch today.
In fact, it wasn’t that there were a lot of people today, there were quite a few people usually, but he didn’t notice.
"I say, Lao Zhou, you are the head of a school after all. Why don't you treat yourself well and be so careless at lunch? Look at these meat dishes, they are all fat and almost drowned in oil."
“…”
"Come on, try this." He said, taking out a takeaway box from the bag.
The moment the lid is opened, a rich aroma hits you.
Zhou Zhengqi swallowed physiologically.
I stretched my neck to peek inside, wow, it was bright yellow and shiny.
It’s actually barbecue!
"Eat." Professor Xu pushed forward.
Zhou Zhengqi took a bunch and his eyes lit up as soon as he took a bite.
"How does it taste?"
"Delicious!" He finished it in a few bites and took another skewer.
Professor Xu looked at it with a smile and said, "Eat it, eat it. I'll buy more this afternoon."
"Thank you!" Zhou Zhengqi was not polite to him.
The whole box was quickly eaten up, and he smacked his lips and burped with satisfaction.
"Didn't you eat? Why are you buying this?"
"My family likes it, so she asked me to bring it to her. I ran out without finishing my experiment."
"Oh, I'm sorry, you won't be able to explain yourself to your sister-in-law, right? Then I'll be the sinner."
"It's no big deal! It's close anyway, I can go buy it in the afternoon."
Zhou Zhengqi wiped his mouth and asked casually, "Where did you buy it? I'll buy some too."
"It's the first one on the second floor of the third cafeteria at Mingda University next door. The water chestnut cake on the same floor is also good. It's said to enhance male virility and beautify women."
"Ming, Mingda?! You bought it at Mingda?!" Zhou Zhengqi felt terrible.
"Yeah, can our cafeteria be this good? Those food stalls outside can't even compare to it. Don't you usually go there to eat?"
"Do you often go there to eat?!"
"No...why are you so surprised? Isn't everyone like this?!" Professor Xu didn't care.
Suddenly, he paused and said, "Old Zhou, don't tell me you haven't eaten in the Ming University cafeteria?"
Zhou Zhengqi choked: "...I have eaten, but not much."
Just one meal.
This is the second meal.
"Hey, let me tell you, we've just released a new dish. Let's call a few old friends over and order a table of it! And have a few drinks! Let's just relax and have a good time. It makes me happy just thinking about it."
Zhou Zhengqi: “…”
So, it’s not just the students who dislike our school cafeteria, but also the professors?!
And not just one, but a group!
Zhou Zhengqi has never felt so defeated in his life. Is it because the food in other restaurants is so delicious?
The corners of his mouth tightened, and the aroma of barbecued cumin still lingered in his mouth. It was rich but not spicy, and the salty and sweet taste was moderate. Most importantly, he didn't feel dry at all after eating it.
It smells really good.
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