"Once you're in the military camp, you'll be real soldiers, no longer the chosen ones in the eyes of your parents, teachers, and relatives, understand?" In the military camp, an instructor shouted loudly to Xu Chen's class. Under the scorching sun, the military training officially began. Xu Chen looked around the field, which was filled with countless students. Not far away, there were several people who looked like high-ranking officials, nodding to the students from time to time.
The military training lasted for more than ten days. In the morning, Xu Chen and his roommates would gather together, and in the evening they would go back to the military camp dormitory to meditate. His roommates were curious about Xu Chen's behavior and sometimes jokingly asked him if he was practicing martial arts. Xu Chen naturally made excuses, saying that meditation was a habit he had developed since childhood. Back at school, Xu Chen went straight to the counselor's office. Wang Li was also there; they both wanted the same thing—something special for the two of them. After signing a bunch of guarantees and receiving parental guarantees from Wang Yuanchao and Xu Jianguo, they felt a huge weight lifted off their shoulders. Xu Chen returned to his dorm and said apologetically to his friends, "Guys, I probably won't be staying in the dorm tonights anymore. I'm going to be with my girlfriend." Li Wei said enviously, "You came all the way here in high school? I'm so envious. Now I'm the only one in the dorm who's still single." Wang Aihua patted Li Wei on the shoulder and comforted him, "If you could take some time to fix your messy hair and buy some decent clothes, I'd introduce you to twenty girls." Li Wei said somewhat embarrassedly, "I'd rather not. It's too much trouble to groom myself." Zhao Weimin shook his head helplessly and then said to Xu Chen, "It's okay, Chen-di, we're still good brothers even if you don't stay here."
Xu Chen nodded, picked up his phone, and called everyone online, asking his roommates, these pro players, to help him with dungeons. As they played, dinner time approached, and the brothers gathered at their usual spot for a hearty meal. Zhao Weimin asked curiously, "Brother Chen, since you've decided to rent a place, do you know anything about the situation in Beijing?" Xu Chen shook his head. Zhao Weimin continued, "Brother Chen, how about Aihua and I take you out to see some places? If it's suitable, we can settle on a place in the next couple of days?" Wang Aihua nodded as well. Xu Chen walked outside the private room and called Wang Li: "Lili, let's go look at apartments together after class tomorrow?" Wang Li said softly, "Okay, okay, it's good to move out sooner. My other three roommates are all girls from Beijing, and they look down on me, an outsider. I don't want to stay here." Xu Chen comforted her, "It's okay, let's meet at the school gate tomorrow afternoon." Wang Li agreed, and Xu Chen went into the private room. Wang Aihua teased, "Done asking for permission? I didn't realize Chen-di was so obedient to his wife." Xu Chen blushed, picked up his glass, and toasted Wang Aihua, "Hua-zi, you have to drink this whole glass today, or you're disrespecting your brother." Zhao Weimin looked at the conflicted Wang Aihua with amusement, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "I told you not to tease Chen-di at the dinner table. Now look what happened, we have to carry you back." "I'm done." Wang Aihua, however, refused to believe it and said resolutely, "I don't believe I can't outdrink Brother Chen. I should be able to finish this glass without any problem, right?" Then she closed her eyes and downed the glass in one gulp. Xu Chen looked at Wang Aihua, who had a low alcohol tolerance, with some surprise as she finished her own glass. He then quickly walked over to her, patted her back, and channeled a wisp of spiritual energy into her. Wang Aihua felt dizzy, but after Xu Chen patted her back, she didn't feel too bad. She wanted to thank Xu Chen, but before she could say the word, the wine spilled on the table. Zhao Weimin slapped his forehead and said helplessly, "I should have just eaten and not drunk. Now look what happened, Aihua is drunk and passed out again." Li Wei said nonchalantly, "It's okay, it's good for building relationships. Alcohol is a catalyst." The group hurriedly finished their meal and took Wang Aihua back to the dormitory to rest.
On the first day of class, Xu Chen picked up his books and headed to the classroom. Along the way, he saw students hurrying by on bicycles and professors walking confidently along the roadside. The entire campus was filled with a positive academic atmosphere. Upon arriving at the classroom, Xu Chen found a seat and saved seats for his dorm mates. He had arrived early, as everything was new and he was naturally curious. Looking at the rising sun peeking over the horizon, Xu Chen returned to the classroom, opened his books, and began taking notes. Twenty minutes later, his classmates began to enter the classroom. Xu Chen was amazed by their early rising and self-discipline. He himself could rise early without needing sleep, simply by meditating for a while. These students, having endured the hardships of military training, were still so disciplined. The sunlight outside the window was still very faint; Xu Chen glanced at his phone—it was not yet 6:10. At that moment, he felt that Peking University truly deserved its reputation as China's most prestigious university.
A short while later, the old professor took the stage and, as usual, introduced himself. History courses were essentially just Chinese and foreign history; Xu Chen only needed to flip through the textbook, memorize everything, and the end-of-term scholarship would be a sure thing. However, after memorizing the material, Xu Chen still listened attentively to the lectures. Giving his all to everything he did was his motto. The old professor looked at this group of bright young talents on the stage, nodding repeatedly. Scanning the entire room, his gaze settled on Xu Chen. This was the talent the department said they wanted to take good care of—the top liberal arts student in Hunan Province. As the old professor spoke, he watched Xu Chen's earnest expression and felt pleased. With continued observation, perhaps his mantle would be carried on. Soon, the bell rang, and Xu Chen put away his notes and walked out of the classroom. At the door, he was stopped by the class's entertainment committee member, a pretty girl. Having witnessed Xu Chen's flute playing skills, she was certain he would be recommended for the welcome party. Zhao Jiajia looked at Xu Chen and asked in a friendly tone, "Xu Chen, the welcome party is in a week. Shouldn't our class recommend you sign up?" Xu Chen's roommates were also egging him on. Zhao Weimin said, "Yeah, Chen-di, it's your turn to perform. If any girls like you, we might as well..." "A dorm social event to help Li Wei solve his single status." Xu Chen thought for a moment, "Okay, you can sign me up." Zhao Jiajia nodded, then turned and left. Li Wei grabbed Xu Chen's hand and pleaded, "Brother Chen, you have to do your best! Try to do what Brother Min said. Whether I can find a girlfriend this year depends entirely on you." Xu Chen nodded heavily, "I'll try to bring you a few girls from your dorm to choose from, okay?" Li Wei looked happy. Of course, this was just banter among the brothers; in a top university, studying was the priority. After they finished talking, they started walking towards the classroom for the next class.
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