Time flies, and half a month has passed.
Having tasted success in the past two weeks, Zhang Yuan has become even more diligent in his cultivation, spending all his time at home, except for housework, cultivating.
During the day, I practice the Nine Pieces of Brocade; at night, I practice the Rejuvenating Sleeping Exercise; and occasionally, I check the Classics Reading Club group.
Because of his diligent cultivation, Zhang Yuan's complexion improved significantly, he had a good appetite, and even his eyesight improved from 400 degrees to 200 degrees.
Zhang Yuan had no choice but to go to an optician and get a new pair of glasses.
These changes delighted Zhang Yuan, as if he had rediscovered his life's purpose.
September 3rd was the day for new students to register at Tongcheng University.
That day, Zhang Yuan's parents got up early and prepared a large table of delicious dishes for him, including meat, fish, and vegetables. Even the family's rooster, which crows at the top of the barrel, was stewed by his mother.
Beside the octagonal table laden with dishes stood a large black leather suitcase and a bulging backpack—these were Zhang Yuan's belongings.
Zhang Yuan's parents took leave from the factory yesterday and came back to help him pack his luggage.
The large suitcase was filled with clothes and daily necessities, while the backpack was packed full of food, as if afraid that Zhang Yuan would have nothing to eat after going to Tongcheng University.
After breakfast, Zhang Ting solemnly handed a newly issued bank card to Zhang Yuan.
"Yuanzi, there is 8,000 yuan in this card. 5,000 yuan is for tuition and the remaining 3,000 yuan is for living expenses. Take it."
"If you don't have enough living expenses, just tell Dad, and Dad will send you more!"
Zhang Yuan took the bank card and looked at his father's graying temples and rough fingers, as well as his mother's crow's feet around her eyes, and suddenly felt a pang of sadness.
Over the years, due to his poor health, his family has spent a lot of money on his medical treatment, making the already impoverished Zhang family's situation even worse.
Taking the bank card from his father, Zhang Yuan secretly made a decision: after going to school, he must be frugal with his money and ease the burden on his family.
The father had already brought out the somewhat old two-wheeled motorcycle, tied Zhang Yuan's luggage to the back seat, and was preparing to take Zhang Yuan to town to catch a bus.
Wuli Village is a small mountain village. Although the village has a cement road, the bus service is infrequent, so Zhang Yuan's father can only take Zhang Yuan to the town to catch a bus by motorcycle.
With everything prepared, the father and son set off promptly at 7:30.
Zhang Yuan sat on the back of his father's motorcycle, carrying a bulging black backpack, and said goodbye to his mother who was standing by the roadside.
“Yuanzi, study hard at school and take good care of your health. If you don’t have enough money, just tell Mom. Don’t be stingy.”
Zhang Yuan's mother gave him her instructions, and two lines of tears involuntarily streamed down her face.
"Okay, Mom, don't worry, I will study hard and exercise regularly!"
Zhang Yuan forced a smile to reassure his mother.
The motorcycle roared to life, and Zhang Yuan waved, saying, "Mom, go home now, don't bother seeing me off!"
Zhang Yuan's mother, Wang Ru, remained standing by the roadside in the wind, watching her son leave for a long time.
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Tongcheng is a fairly large prefecture-level city.
Shazhen is located in the northernmost part of Tongcheng City, nearly 100 kilometers away from the city center, which is near the sea to the south, and Tongcheng University.
After a long and winding journey, Zhang Yuan finally arrived at Tongcheng University around 1 p.m.
A beautiful university located next to the sea, with a view of a beautiful coastline.
On September 3, students from other grades at Tongcheng University had already started their semester, so the campus was quite lively. Senior students could be seen everywhere, and banners hanging on the roadside and walls read "Senior students from the xx class of xx major welcome the new students."
Zhang Yuan dragged his heavy suitcase and carried a bulging backpack as he struggled to walk from the bus stop next to the school gate.
Although he had practiced the Nine Pieces of Brocade and the Rejuvenating Sleeping Exercise for more than half a month, Zhang Yuan was still exhausted because his body was too weak before and he had been traveling for a day.
After entering the gate of Tongcheng University, there is a huge bluestone square, which is about the same size as a 400-meter running track. At this time, the registration points for freshmen of more than a dozen colleges of Tongcheng University are neatly arranged on both sides of the square, divided into two rows.
Zhang Yuan was admitted to the Chinese Department of the College of Literature and History.
The registration point for new students of the School of Literature and History was the second tent on the left side of the square. Zhang Yuan found it quickly because the name of each school was written on the tent.
To the left and right of the registration area for new students of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences are the registration areas for the School of Physical Education and the School of Arts, respectively.
Today is the first day of registration for freshmen. Many students are still on their way, so when Zhang Yuan arrived at the college registration area with his heavy luggage, there weren't many students registering in the square.
Inside the registration tent of the School of Literature and History, a dozen senior students and several teachers sat at a table, processing the enrollment procedures for the newly arrived freshmen.
Among them, a pretty senior student with a ponytail and fair skin saw Zhang Yuan carrying luggage and took the initiative to ask, "Is this student here to register?"
"Um!"
Zhang Yuan replied, feeling somewhat embarrassed in the face of the enthusiastic senior student.
"Junior, which department are you in?"
"Chinese Literature Department".
Zhang Yuan took out his Tongcheng University admission notice and handed it to the senior student with the ponytail to check and verify his identity.
The senior student with the ponytail accepted Zhang Yuan's admission notice, her beautiful, star-like eyes smiling even more sweetly.
"He's a junior from my department!"
"Complete the formalities here!"
The senior student with the ponytail became even more enthusiastic. She led Zhang Yuan to the college tent, to a serious-looking male teacher with glasses, and began processing the complicated enrollment procedures.
As Zhang Yuan was completing his enrollment procedures, two cars entered the school gate one after another.
The first car to enter was a white Mercedes. After circling around Tongcheng University Square, the Mercedes found a temporary parking space, and then the driver's side door was opened, and a tall, short-haired boy got out!
This tall boy is Wang Ba, a special admission student from the Sports Academy this year!
Wang Ba is 1.92 meters tall, with a strong and muscular build. He is good at playing basketball and was admitted to the School of Physical Education of Tongcheng University as a special student because of his excellent athletic talent and superb basketball skills!
His neat short hair, fairly handsome features, resolute face, tall stature, and confident aura made him attract the attention of many girls in the school square as soon as he got out of the car!
"Look, that freshman is so handsome!"
Wow, what a handsome guy!
"So high!"
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Inside the registration tent of the School of Literature and History, several senior female students looked over and pointed at the freshman carrying a small suitcase at the registration tent of the School of Physical Education.
Even the senior student with the ponytail who had greeted Zhang Yuan earlier had a gleam in her eyes, frequently glancing at this sports academy freshman with the aura of a domineering CEO.
Zhang Yuan naturally noticed the boy not far away.
Tall, arrogant, somewhat handsome, dressed in designer brands, and wearing a dazzling gold chain!
This was Zhang Yuan's first impression of this freshman from the sports academy.
However, Zhang Yuan's gaze was quickly drawn to another figure.
After the Mercedes-Benz entered, another black sedan drove into the school.
A well-to-do man with sleek hair, wearing a floral shirt and a small belly stepped out of the driver's seat of the black Audi. The man was about the same age as Zhang Yuan's parents, but he was well-maintained and looked younger than them.
A pretty young girl wearing a baseball cap got out of the trunk of the Audi!
The girl was tall and slender with fair and flawless skin. She had a pair of bright and clear eyes. Her figure, facial features, and temperament were all impeccable.
Like the other boys in the square, Zhang Yuan couldn't take his eyes off this girl the moment he saw her!
There are many beautiful girls in the world, but Zhang Yuan has really not met many girls with such outstanding features, figure and temperament.
A beautiful, tall girl wearing a baseball cap, accompanied by her father, slowly walked towards the registration area for new students at the art academy.
Wherever the girl in the baseball cap passed by, both boys and girls would unconsciously look over. She was like a princess in a fairy tale, attracting everyone's attention.
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