The First Day of the Novice Taiyinzi at Work (Part 1)

"Luo Qiu? Is that you, Luo Qiu!"

Suddenly, someone called out to Boss Luo. The probability of being stopped in this place was quite low.

But he was stopped nonetheless. If he remembered correctly, it should be a classmate from high school.

Because the period before the college entrance examination was basically the lowest point in Luo Qiu's life, and after the exams, he had lost contact with almost everyone in the class.

He couldn't remember the name...

Boss Luo could only nod and deploy his go-to phrase for social interactions: "Oh, you came to this university too?"

"Yeah!" The former classmate enthusiastically approached him. "I really didn't expect to see you! Although I heard you got in too, it's been so long without running into each other, it's really not easy!"

"I'm majoring in Paleontology, so it's normal that we haven't bumped into each other."

The classmate asked curiously, "Paleontology? Does our school even have that major?"

That's why Boss Luo felt like he must have been cursed when he chose this major back then.

He wasn't very interested in reminiscing, so he deployed another social interaction golden line: "Yes... uh, I have class soon. Let's talk again next time."

"Oh... okay." The classmate smiled and suddenly said, "Let's exchange numbers! We should keep in touch!"

Unable to refuse such a reasonable request, Luo Qiu exchanged phone numbers with the other person and they parted ways.

"...Classmate A? Whatever."

Since he really couldn't recall the other person's name, Luo Qiu simply saved it as "Classmate A" in his contacts and headed towards the classroom.

The last time he attended class was ten days ago. This time, he wasn't returning because the headteacher was taking attendance, but because he received a notification from Zhang Qingrui.

"Luo Qiu, let's go to class."

It was a simple text message.

Zhang Qingrui arrived earlier than Luo Qiu. She was already sitting in the classroom, leisurely eating breakfast she had packed. Since there were only two people in their major this year, even the simple act of opening the door was enough to attract the attention of the other person.

"Luo Qiu, you're here." Zhang Qingrui looked up, smiled at Luo Qiu, and said, "Have you had breakfast? I can't finish this by myself."

Luo Qiu shook his head and sat down two rows behind Zhang Qingrui.

Out of curiosity, Luo Qiu took the initiative to ask, "Why are you suddenly so proactive this time?"

Without looking back, Zhang Qingrui continued to chew the bun in her hand with relish, saying, "Hmm... Wanting to properly experience life in the Ivory Tower? Or perhaps feeling like I've been wasting time before, and I don't want to look back in ten or twenty years and find my university life a blank slate? Hmm, maybe it wouldn't be bad to hope for a romance from now on."

Pfft...

Luo Qiu, who had just unscrewed his mineral water and taken a sip, choked.

Zhang Qingrui then turned her head, looking slightly annoyed, "Is there a problem?"

So, for the third time that day, Luo Qiu deployed his social interaction golden line: "No, I'm just happy you're happy."

"What, you think this isn't something I would say?" Zhang Qingrui clearly wasn't going to let it go easily.

Luo Qiu was silent for a moment before saying, "It feels like you're a woman whose rationality outweighs her emotions."

Zhang Qingrui seemed a little different from the person he knew before... her behavior and words had suddenly become more lively.

When people usually change like this, it's either because they've encountered something particularly happy or something particularly bad, which triggers a form of self-protection.

It's like telling others, "I'm fine, I'm okay, everything is peaceful and calm, blah blah blah."

"So, in your opinion, I'm the kind of woman who's career-driven at a young age?"

Seeing that Zhang Qingrui seemed inclined to continue the conversation, Luo Qiu directly interrupted the topic, "The class bell is ringing, why hasn't the professor arrived yet?"

Zhang Qingrui, sensing an opportunity to de-escalate, casually replied, "Perhaps because they didn't expect both of us to show up today? But if they don't arrive after class starts... I haven't been here for about two weeks. Luo Qiu, how many days have you attended during this period?"

"Today..."

"...Could it be that the old professor also thinks we're hopeless and decided not to come either?"

Without a deep gaze into each other's eyes, but with mutual astonishment, the two fell silent for a moment. Then, Luo Qiu directly stood up, looking as if he was about to head towards the classroom door.

Zhang Qingrui had always thought of Luo Qiu as someone who acted decisively; once he made up his mind, he just did it.

Like now, considering the professor probably wouldn't show up, he was leaving without a second word.

Zhang Qingrui hesitated for a moment before tidying up her things and muttering to herself, "I didn't expect this... my first day enjoying life in the Ivory Tower would end in failure."

She couldn't help but recall some agreements with her grandmother.

This was hard-won free time. At least until graduation, she could do things she wanted to do.

Time suddenly became precious.

Not wanting to waste her first day like this, Zhang Qingrui suddenly raised her voice slightly, "Luo Qiu, wait a moment!"

"What is it?"

"Stop looking like everyone owes you thousands of yuan." Zhang Qingrui quickly walked down the classroom steps, came in front of Luo Qiu, and said with a smile, "Since we're at school anyway, want to walk around? I need you!"

Luo Qiu blinked, first looked around, then pointed at himself, showing a confused expression.

Zhang Qingrui said cheerfully, "Don't overthink it! I just need your help with a small favor... We're classmates, you wouldn't refuse such a small thing, would you?"

"Hmm... I will refuse." Luo Qiu suddenly said, "I have something to do, I'm leaving."

Zhang Qingrui was stunned, but after Luo Qiu finished speaking, he suddenly walked quickly out the door, with no intention of returning.

She couldn't help but be very curious, "How on earth did this guy get that great beauty to like him?"

Zhang Qingrui then shook her head. Why bother with other people's business?

She should focus on managing her own next two to three years.

When Boss Luo saw that the corridor was empty, he took a step forward, and his next step landed on the rooftop floor of the teaching building.

He looked down at the campus.

The reason for his sudden departure was that he sensed the presence of a Black Soul Envoy nearby. Furthermore, this Black Soul Envoy was Taiyinzi.

Luo Qiu's thoughts stirred, and in the blink of an eye, an invisible phantom slid up from below, finally converging into a phantom in front of Luo Qiu.

"Taiyinzi greets Master!"

Luo Qiu looked Taiyinzi up and down, curiously asking, "You Ye said you learn quickly, so I tried letting you go out... Is this the place you chose?"

Taiyinzi quickly replied, "Yes, Black Soul No. 9, who taught me, recommended this crowded place. He said it's more suitable for a beginner like me... I didn't know Master would be here too."

"I go to school here," Luo Qiu said calmly.

Next, Luo Qiu curiously asked, "How long have you been here?"

Taiyinzi replied, "Several hours."

Luo Qiu asked, "Have you gained anything?"

Taiyinzi said, "Master! I've already found a suitable sugar daddy! This person's desires are very strong. Judging by his appearance, he's narrow-minded and malicious. It should be very easy to bewitch him!"

This was much more interesting than accompanying Zhang Qingrui on a stroll through the gardens.

Luo Qiu smiled and said, "Then take me to see him."