Wearing the Badge, Special Vision

July 14, 2023, Friday, sunny, 27~39℃.

10:00 AM.

The last exam is over.

Qian Lele neatly tidied up her stationery and documents, and cleaned her desk.

He put on his black backpack and walked outside.

The students around me walked briskly, gathering in small groups to discuss their summer plans.

The summer vacation, lasting over 50 days, has officially begun, and everyone's face is beaming with excitement and joy.

"Lele! Lele!" came a shout from behind.

Immediately afterwards, several female classmates approached.

Qian Lele quickly greeted them, "Wen Jia, Xue Qi..."

It's a few people from Dorm 206.

From her freshman year, besides studying, she worked part-time jobs and had the most contact with the other 5 people in Dorm 213.

After all, it's a computer science department, and there are only so many girls in their major, about 15 in total.

She wasn't very close to her other female classmates, but it was alright.

It's a normal classmate relationship.

Shi Xueqi grabbed her arm and asked with concern, "Lele, I heard you're going to work full-time at the Glimmer Café during the summer vacation, is that right?"

"Yes, that's right." Qian Lele nodded, feeling their enthusiasm, her expression becoming somewhat unnatural.

Another girl with freckles asked, "How much do you earn a month? How many hours do you work?"

Everyone else also turned their attention to this direction.

Qian Lele pursed her lips and said in a low voice, "There are morning and evening shifts. Generally, you work 9 hours a day in the coffee shop, with breaks in between. As for the salary, it's the same as a full-time employee's salary."

"How much exactly?"

"4500 yuan." After a moment of silence, Qian Lele finally said it.

In fact, even if she were a temporary employee, she shouldn't be paid so much, even if it were calculated as a full-time position.

However, Xie Shuyu, her boss, treated her very well and treated her the same as regular employees.

Upon hearing her answer, the girls' eyes lit up instantly.

Wow! There really are so many!

"I've been to Glimmer Café once before. It's in the Morning Star Building next door. The environment inside is super nice, and there are many professional people working there."

"It's a chain coffee shop that's quite popular online; you often see short videos about it."

"I feel the environment is even better than Starbucks."

"By the way Lele, you provide lunch, right?"

"Also, can I take away food that's nearing its expiration date?"

"That's right..." Qian Lele nodded, about to explain something.

Several girls, their eyes shining, chattered excitedly:

"That's great! I didn't quite believe it when Duan Fang told me about it before."

"Duan Fang told me that the coffee shop is still hiring part-time workers. You have a very good relationship with the boss and you even help maintain the company's website. A few of us are looking for part-time jobs this summer. Could you help us get some connections?"

"We've all worked part-time in places like restaurants before, so we have some experience."

"And we're not picky about location; other branches are fine too."

Hearing Duan Fang's name, and their words.

Qian Lele's full lips moved slightly, and she immediately understood the reason for the situation.

The coffee shop is indeed hiring part-time staff, but the requirements are very strict.

Most importantly, she was able to receive a salary of 4,500 yuan because of the backend maintenance and Teacher Jiang's help.

The worst thing is comparison.

Even if they successfully apply for the job, if the salary is less than what they would receive, they will still experience a sense of loss, which can lead to conflict.

For example, Duan Fang was like that before.

Although she understood all of this, her sensitive heart and simple nature still prevented her from saying no.

After thinking for a moment, Qian Lele whispered, "Let me ask the company leaders first, after all, I'm just a temporary worker."

"Mmm, thank you, Lele!"

"I believe you, Lele. Duan Fang said you're really popular at Glimmer Coffee."

"I never expected Lele to be so amazing."

Listening to their flattery, Qian Lele couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Life always seems to be like this, with unexpected bumps and stumbles appearing from time to time.

Female Dormitory, room 213.

A few changes of clothes, some basic toiletries, and a bag of books.

One suitcase is all you need.

In addition, there is a canvas tote bag.

It contained the things she used to sell at her street stall.

When she doesn't have classes or part-time jobs in the evenings, she sets up a stall on the Pedestrian Street outside the school.

They sell all kinds of bracelets and beaded bracelets.

I sourced them from Pinduoduo; 100 of them cost only 150 yuan, averaging May Day, and sold for 5 yuan per skewer.

Although it's unstable, you can still make some money.

"Squeak—" The dormitory door was pushed open.

Five roommates walked in, chatting as they went.

Qian Lele quickly moved her luggage.

"It's the middle of summer, so hot, Lele, you can't even bear to turn on the air conditioner?!" One of the roommates glanced at Qian Lele, picked up the remote control on the table, and pressed a button.

The others chuckled.

"Lele is just used to being frugal."

"Lele and Fangfang will be staying at school during the summer vacation, and they will split the electricity bill."

Duan Fang glanced at Qian Lele's belongings, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Lele, are you moving out? What, don't you want to live with me at school anymore? We're from the same county, you know. Now that you're a baking master at a coffee shop, you don't want to talk to me anymore?"

Her family is not well-off, so she will definitely have to work in Yancheng during the summer vacation.

After being fired from the coffee shop, I finally found a summer job last week.

She works as a waiter at a party venue, earning 1,000 yuan less than Qian Lele, and her meals are provided but accommodation is not.

I'll definitely have to live at school then.

Qian Lele took a deep breath and said calmly, "Because I'm going to be working full-time, and there's also the maintenance and management of the back-end, Teacher Jiang asked me to move to the Teacher's Apartment for convenience."

"Oh~~" Duan Fang pouted, a deep jealousy flashing in her eyes. "Lele is just different, isn't she? She's moving to a bigger house off-campus. But your secondhand computer is too low-spec. Since you're going to help maintain the backend of their Mini Program, you should get a new one quickly. Once you move out, no one will lend you their computer."

Qian Lele pursed her lips but did not answer her.

He slung his backpack over his shoulder, picked up his luggage, and said, "I'm leaving now, bye-bye."

Her roommates waved lazily at her.

They started discussing where to have lunch together and where to go shopping in the afternoon.

No one invited Qian Lele.

On the one hand, she is too busy and never participates in such group activities.

On the other hand, they were also more or less jealous of Qian Lele.

Although Qian Lele was very poor, she never dressed up and had very few clothes.

She is indeed beautiful and has a great figure; she is naturally beautiful.

Many boys in the school liked her, including several outstanding boys in their department.

The Normal University Teacher's Apartment is located South Gate of the Teachers' University.

It is a standalone residential area located right next to a school.

It was close to noon.

The streets were filled with heat, and the air seemed to distort.

Qian Lele stood under the shade of a tree outside the residential area, fine beads of sweat constantly seeping from her forehead and the tip of her nose.

I had arranged to meet Teacher Jiang at 11:30 a. m., and there are still 10 minutes to go.

Qian Lele took out a tissue from her pocket to wipe her sweat and looked up at the residential area in front of her.

The building is beautiful and elegant, and the environment is clean and tidy, with shady trees and lush flowers and plants.

She had never stayed in such a high-end place before, and she felt a little nervous and excited.

A plump figure walked out of the community gate.

Seeing Qian Lele standing there, he waved and said, "Lele, why didn't you call when you arrived? Luckily I came out early."

"Good afternoon, Teacher Jiang. Thank you for your help." Qian Lele quickly turned around.

"No need to be so polite." Jiang You Rong took the suitcase from her hand.

Looking at the student in front of him, he patted her head with a touch of pity.

Qian Lele has outstanding looks and figure. She is about 170 cm tall, with an oval face, almond-shaped eyes, full lips, and a straight nose.

If it weren't for her family situation, her school life would definitely have been very exciting.

"Click—" The security door was turned open.

Jiang You Rong led Qian Lele into the apartment. "You've been here before, so I won't go into details. It's fully furnished and equipped with appliances, so you can cook for yourself. The Second Bedroom is your room; I've already tidied it up."

"Thank you, Teacher Jiang!" Qian Lele put down her handbag, bowed deeply, and spoke sincerely and earnestly.

Jiang You Rong quickly pulled her up and said gently, "Lele, don't feel guilty. I don't usually live in this house, and it's summer vacation now. I'm planning to go on a trip, so I'll leave this place to you. Just think of it as you looking after the house for me."

"Okay, Teacher Jiang, I will take good care of her."

"Alright, go and tidy up first. It's too hot. I'll order some takeout, and we, teacher and student, will have lunch together."

The Second Bedroom is about 13 square meters in size and is decorated in a warm and stylish manner.

A beige three-piece bedding set, glossy tiles, a solid wood wardrobe, a spacious and bright window, and a complete set of office desks and chairs.

There was also an adorable husky plush pillow on the bedside table.

This was the best room she had ever stayed in.

Qian Lele stood in the middle of the room in a daze for a while before quietly tidying up.

The books were neatly stacked on the small bookshelf in the corner of the table.

The clothes were folded neatly and put into the closet in a few quick movements.

A small washbasin is all you need for toiletries.

Take the computer out of your backpack and put it on your desk.

Touching the clean laptop, Qian Lele's eyes revealed a thoughtful expression.

As a computer science student, especially someone who manages the backend of Glimmer Coffee, it's definitely time to consider getting a new computer.

She bought this computer secondhand after working during her first summer break in college. It was a discarded computer from a graduating senior, and its configuration was not high, so it would lag and overheat from time to time.

Moreover, the battery life is very poor, lasting only one hour.

Last time, her computer suddenly malfunctioned, so she borrowed Duan Fang's laptop to log into the backend of the Glimmer Coffee Mini Program.

That's how she managed to find an opportunity to delete some data.

Qian Lele sat on the soft bed, took out her Mobile Phone, and began to calculate her income and expenses.

If you can work full-time at Glimmer Coffee for two months, you can earn 9,000 yuan.

If I continue to set up a stall at night, I should be able to earn around 3,000 yuan.

Tuition fees are covered by student loans, living expenses and miscellaneous fees are 400 per month, and I need to send A sum of money home every month...

After much calculation, she finally set aside 1,900 yuan for herself.

There are plenty of options for used laptops in this Price range.

She can browse and find items in the school's secondhand trading groups in her spare time.

Then we can put this old computer at home and let my parents use the internet at my uncle's house next door.

Thinking of this, Qian Lele smiled with satisfaction.

I opened WeChat, took a video of the bright and cozy Second Bedroom, and shared it with my mother.

The message read, "Mom, I'll be staying at Teacher Jiang's house during the summer vacation. It's very safe, so don't worry about me."

Then, she sent a voice message about her recent part-time job situation.

She spoke in a relaxed and optimistic tone, recounting amusing anecdotes from the coffee shop and the care the owner had shown her.

She is doing well in Yancheng.

6:30 p. m.

A black BMW 7 Series stopped outside the Teacher's Apartment.

Jiang You Rong folded up the folding fan, opened the back door, and got in.

"Phew~ It's so hot!" she said as she took off her sun-protective jacket.

The white base layer underneath is visible.

Her full and mature figure is on full display.

Her waist wasn't thin, her waist-to-hip ratio wasn't great, and she even had some excess fat on her lower abdomen.

Her legs were chubby, but they still looked very attractive.

As the cool air from the air conditioner blew on her fair skin, her pores tightened, and Jiang You Rong shivered comfortably.

He gradually calmed down and looked at Xie Shuyu beside him.

He joked, "Dressed so formally, anyone who didn't know better would think you were going to a meeting."

"Hehe, I feel quite comfortable." Xie Shuyu's long and slender legs tilted slightly.

The loose-fitting black trousers accentuated her rounded and perky waist and hip curves.

Looking at her tall, slender, and intelligent friend, Jiang You Rong's face was full of envy. "I feel like I don't eat that much, so why can't I lose weight? I really wish I could transfer all my weight to you."

The car slowly started moving, Xiao Min, the assistant in the driver's seat, kept her eyes glued to the road.

Xie Shuyu reached out and pinched her soft waist, and said with a smile, "First, get rid of your habit of eating sweets, and then stick to exercising every day."

"Get lost!" Jiang You Rong slapped her hand away in annoyance.

Xie Shuyu smiled and sat up straight again. "By the way, you can't make jokes about me and Yu Si Cheng later."

"Don't worry." Jiang You Rong crossed her legs and whispered in her ear, "Shu Yu, I'm curious, has a cold and domineering Female President like you ever had feelings for any guy?"

Hearing her words, Xie Shuyu was taken aback.

She quickly returned to normal, saying, "What cold and domineering attitude? I just don't want to waste time on dating. After all, I'm so busy with work that I simply don't have the energy."

She leaned slightly forward, her gaze fixed on the scenery outside the car window.

In the flowing street scene, a tall and straight figure flashed by in a fleeting moment.

Since the private event ended, due diligence and wrangling over financing have consumed all her energy, and she has almost forgotten the excitement she felt before.

When I first met Tang Song, he was silent, evasive, preferred independent thinking, and was not good at socializing.

Moreover, when communicating with himself, he appeared timid and his eyes darted around.

An introverted tech geek—that was her first impression of Tang Song.

Every time we met after that, I could sense the change in him.

Especially at the investment roadshow, his aloof and confident figure, like a solitary peak, had a great impact on her.

It was by witnessing his transformation time and again that we felt his vibrant energy and boundless potential.

That's why I admire him so much and want to mentor him.

Of course, outstanding looks are also a plus.

As for the physiological reactions? Probably because I'm getting older.

Shaking her head, Xie Shuyu stopped thinking nonsense.

Jiang You Rong was standing next to her, blinked, but did not ask any further questions.

The car stopped in a commercial district in the city center, and the two walked to the outside of an upscale bar.

The simple and stylish signboard exudes a unique charm in the twilight.

The two got out of the car and walked inside.

Soothing jazz music flowed through the air, and soft lighting spilled into every corner like a veil.

After settling into their reserved private booth, the two ordered some simple food and two cocktails.

They sat side by side on a soft sofa, enjoying the live music performance while chatting quietly.

The presence of two mature beauties with contrasting styles but equally fair skin and striking looks naturally attracted the attention of all the men in the bar.

During this time, people would occasionally try to strike up a conversation, but they all ended up being turned down.

Around 7 p. m.

Xie Shuyu's Mobile Phone rang.

He picked it up, glanced at it, and said, "Yu Si Cheng will be here soon."

Jiang You Rong nodded, gently put down her wine glass, sat up straighter, and became elegant and intellectual.

Less than two minutes later, the waiter came over with a man.

He was in his early thirties, wearing a light blue fitted linen shirt and dark gray casual trousers.

He was handsome, energetic, and exuded the charm of a mature man.

"Sicheng." "Sicheng, long time no see."

"Shu Yu, Yourong, it's been a long time!" Yu Si Cheng greeted the two with a smile, her gaze turning to Xie Shuyu, who had stood up.

A crisp white silk shirt and black trousers, paired with a tall and slender model figure and bright, Ming Li features.

It stood out conspicuously in the dimly lit bar.

Her elegant and fashionable demeanor, in particular, is captivating.

We exchanged a few simple pleasantries.

Xie Shuyu turned to the side, pointed to the seat opposite her, and said, "Let's sit down and talk."

"Good."

I sat down again in the booth.

We also ordered some sparkling wine and brandy.

They were all old friends, and after a brief chat about their recent lives, the atmosphere quickly became familiar.

Looking at Xie Shuyu's slightly tired eyes, Yu Si Cheng asked, "I heard that Glimmer Coffee is having financing problems. What happened?"

Xie Shuyu remained silent for a moment, but still told the truth.

After graduating from Jinling University, she joined Jiayi Food Group. After working there for a year, she was transferred to Jiayi Coffee Co., Ltd.., a subsidiary of the group.

It was there that I met my fellow alumnus Yu Si Cheng.

Jiayi Coffee is a well-known coffee supplier in China.

It is primarily engaged in the research, development, production, and operation of coffee products and related businesses.

During her years working at Jiayi, she accumulated a wealth of knowledge and connections.

This is also the main reason why she chose to return to Yancheng to start a coffee shop.

One is having a good understanding of the market, and the other is having excellent channel relationships.

Her coffee beans, dairy products, syrups, and condiments are all priced lower than others while maintaining quality.

Furthermore, we can collaborate with Jia Yi to develop coffee products with unique flavors.

This was her core competitive advantage in the early stages of her business, and it's also the reason she started a boutique business coffee shop.

And these connections are still expanding.

For example, Yu Si Cheng is now the Vice President of Sales at Jiayi Coffee.

She and Yu Si Cheng have had a very pleasant collaboration over the years, and Yu is considered her most important supply partner.

If the financing is completed, the subsequent procurement contracts will definitely change drastically, so there is no need to hide Glimmer Coffee's current situation.

As she listened to her narration, Yu Si Cheng's eyes flickered slightly, and her fingers gently stroked the wine glass, as if she was pondering something.

Yanjing Sky City, large single-level apartment.

I took a quick shower to wash away all my fatigue.

Tang Song stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, drinking an ice-cold beer and admiring the city night view outside.

He worked overtime on Thursday and Friday to finish all his work.

Songmei Clothing is still developing steadily. He has already obtained all the internal information of Lanfeng International, and he has also transferred the investment funds from Ordinary People.

Everything was on track, and he could confidently wear the badge and begin the "Study God" challenge.

We must take advantage of this rare opportunity to make up for our shortcomings and accelerate our growth.

Take a deep breath.

Tang Song threw the beer can into the trash can, opened the System Interface, and entered the warehouse.

My gaze fell upon the gleaming Badge - Learning God).

Without hesitation, I put it on immediately.

"Ding! [Badge - Learning God) ] has been equipped."

Immediately afterwards, the system redirected to the main interface.

A rainbow-colored light appeared on the chest of the 3D character model.

Upon closer inspection, one can see clear patterns and textures; it is a thick book.

"Ding! You have gained the [Passive Skill - Special Vision]."

[Passive Skill - Special Vision]: When players wear the [Tang Song's Glasses], they will gain enhanced vision and unlock Special Vision to help them learn better.

"Ding! You have triggered the tutorial quest [Jiang You Rong's Help]."

[Mission Content: To better experience campus life and maintain your Study God persona, you need some help. Please go to "Chang'an District RIDO Bar" and find Associate Professor Jiang You Rong, who is talking to Xie Shuyu. With her help, you can move into the Normal University Teacher's Apartment.]

[Mission Reward: Unlock Story Dungeon]

After reading the mission description, Tang Song quickly understood.

To get into university and become a "Study God," you definitely need help from people on campus.

This Jiang You Rong is his "benefactor," and it seems she is also Xie Shuyu's friend.

Come to think of it, he hadn't seen this busy Female President for quite some time.

Tang Song's eyes gleamed with excitement as he strolled into the study.

He took an elegant glasses case out of the drawer.

Pick up the [Tang Song's Glasses] and gently put them on.

As the lens aligns with the eye.

In an instant, the world in Tang Song's eyes became colorful.

Like wearing AR Glasses, the real world is instantly covered by a dazzling and fantastical digital film.

His gaze swept casually across the study.

Information cards appeared one by one, and as long as he focused his attention, the corresponding details would instantly appear in his mind.

[Desk, made of North America black Hu Tao wood, 200cm long, 100cm wide, height...]

[Book "The Moon and Sixpence", 275 pages, author... synopsis...]

[ARMANI/CASA Desk Lamp, Model... Price: 32,000 RMB, Origin Story: 1982...]

I strolled over to the French windows on the balcony.

An unprecedented nighttime cityscape unfolded before him.

Virtual waterfalls cascade down between skyscrapers, forming dazzling water curtains that complement the real night view.

Under the cover of night, the skyscrapers transformed into a flowing digital canvas, with dazzling naked-eye 3D effects popping up on rooftops and curtain walls.

There is an introduction to the building, its background story, and some cultural and artistic performances.

The interplay of light and shadow imbues every detail with a futuristic and technological beauty.

Tang Song raised his head and looked up at the sky.

The deep night sky was shrouded in a layer of red light, and lines of text appeared on it.

[July 14, 2023, Sunny, current temperature 32 degrees Celsius, northwest wind force 3-4, relative humidity 36%... wind force will reach force 4-6 at 11 PM...]

At the same time, a flowing band of light spread from the soles of his feet toward the southeast.

At the end of the band of light, a blue and white location icon floats in the sky, bobbing up and down.

As his attention focused, a half-body photo of a woman appeared on the screen.

She wore a white undershirt, with delicate features, a full bust, fair skin, and a dignified demeanor.

[Jiang You Rong's location]

Tang Song's mouth gaped wider and wider as he watched the scene unfold before him in astonishment.

He now seems to be wearing state-of-the-art smart XR glasses, possessing unparalleled computing power.

Precisely integrated 3D images, a perfect fusion of the real and virtual worlds.

It has a bit of Metaverse feel to it.

If you combine that with the (Learning Halo) that comes with the badge, then he can indeed be called a "Study God".