Take the Helicopter

The class meeting, originally planned to last an hour, went a little over. This was mainly because some students were quite eloquent. In addition to introducing themselves, they also talked about the culture, geography, and history of their birth provinces. They seemed quite unconvinced by the saying "Only Chu has talent, and here it is the greatest." But if you really want to argue, the two people who made the greatest contributions to ordinary people in modern times and were closest to being gods and saints were both born in South Hunan. This actually added a lot of confidence to the couplet on the gate of the Mount Lu Academy.

So be it if you're not convinced. The ancients sought a world where everyone could disagree. Those who get into Xiangtan University are at least academically and intellectually competent. Science students might not know as much about the official interpretations and significance of many historical events as humanities students, but they are certainly well-versed in history and current affairs. At Qin Yanan's introduction to the atmosphere of South Hunan, several people subtly competed by mentioning their own hometowns, praising numerous outstanding figures—all of whom are well-known... Only one person felt they had broadened their horizons. So many impressive people! They sound so remarkable, but I don't recognize a single one! If all I know is Jing Ke, would that be insufficient?

After the class meeting, the names of a few standout students will likely be remembered by the most classmates. Most will be remembered only so-so. With dozens of classmates to get to know each other over time, how can anyone remember them all at once?

High school students today have accepted the view that college is the most important time to build connections. After the classmate group was established, they all participated in it. This is also the main way for classmates to get to know each other now, and the way they interact with classmates is somewhat different from that of twenty years ago.

After the meeting was dismissed, Liu Chang'an planned to go home. Qin Yanan had been quite busy with work these past few days. An Nuan had been appointed as the girl leader and would probably become the class monitor after the military training. This was foreseeable, as most counselors were relatively inexperienced and there was no reason for them not to give Professor Liu Yuewang face. Whether it was the appointment of class officers or the student union of the university, An Nuan had a much greater chance than other students.

Bai Hui brought Liu Chang'an and An Nuan into a class reunion, which consisted of freshmen who were both from the Affiliated High School high school and were now freshmen at Xiangtan University. They were alumni before and still are now, so this reason was enough to gather a group of people to form a small social circle.

Bai Hui was as enthusiastic about this kind of thing as ever. After An Nuan went in, she greeted everyone. Liu Chang'an then set the group to "add to group assistant without notification".

It fell silent.

After leaving the classroom, everyone scattered like birds and beasts. Some enthusiastic local students wanted to show the new students around Junsha, while others came to school with nothing but a backpack and were going to go on a shopping spree at the supermarket or mall. Some were meeting up with their fellow townsmen, some wanted to continue exploring the Xiangtan University campus, and some planned to go back to their dormitories.

"Liu Chang'an, let's have hot pot together tonight. South Hunan hot pot is quite famous, isn't it?" Wei Xuanyi and Sun Shutong followed Liu Chang'an.

Qin Zhiqiang was also there, his hands in his pockets, no longer holding his phone, glancing at Zhu Juntang from time to time.

"People in South Hunan usually eat Sichuan and Chongqing hot pot, Chaoshan beef hot pot, and old Beijing mutton hot pot..." Liu Chang'an shook his head. "You can try the dry pot that locals often eat. You eat the vegetables first, then pour out the broth and cook all sorts of other things."

"That works too. Let's invite a few more people and have the dry pot you mentioned. It's on me," Wei Xuanyi said generously.

Sun Shutong looked at Liu Chang'an expectantly, unable to forget Liu Chang'an's words, "A beautiful girl's friends are all beautiful girls."

Not knowing if Liu Chang'an knew the ropes, and since they weren't very familiar with each other yet, Wei Xuanyi didn't want to reveal his intentions directly, so he asked Liu Chang'an to call a few more girls.

He doesn't know any of the classmates well right now. If you call on a few more people, he won't know who to call. He'll definitely call on someone he knows.

Therefore, there's a high probability that he'll bring Zhu Juntang along, and also a few other beautiful girls who might also be from Xiangtan University.

"I love dry pot!" Zhu Juntang was originally waiting for Liu Chang'an to see if he wanted to take her helicopter back... Of course, the helicopter couldn't land at his place, but it could go to the helipad of Baolong Center Building One first, and then he could either jump off the building or take the elevator back.

Upon hearing about a dry pot gathering, Zhu Juntang wanted to experience this kind of classmate activity.

"Okay, let's go together." Wei Xuanyi couldn't even wait for Liu Chang'an's reply. If Zhu Juntang went, what did he care about Liu Chang'an? Even if he brought other beautiful girls, could they compare to Zhu Juntang?

"Then I'll arrange for the restaurant to receive you." Zhu Juntang picked up her phone and went to find Zhong Qing.

"Which restaurant?" Wei Xuanyi sensed a certain imposing presence from Zhu Juntang's words, "Arranged a restaurant to receive guests."

He lowered his voice, not wanting to appear too timid, but Liu Chang'an could hear him.

Liu Chang'an remained silent, while Sun Shutong's eyes darted around, but he kept quiet. In any case, it was Wei Xuanyi had initially made all the promises to treat everyone.

"Let's split the bill," Qin Zhiqiang said in a heavenly voice.

"That's fine too... I'll treat you next time." Wei Xuanyi quickly followed Qin Zhiqiang's suggestion and stepped down from the stage.

Zhu Juntang had finished her phone call. Looking at her new classmates, she smiled gently, displaying the elegance of a wealthy young lady. "I'm treating my classmates to a meal at my own private restaurant, not a restaurant open to the public. Do you expect me to pay for meals when I visit your homes?"

"Of course not, of course not!"

Wei Xuanyi and Sun Shutong waved together, beaming with joy. It turned out that the kind of wealthy heiresses that only existed in novels and TV dramas were actually so easy to get along with in real life, completely without any aggressive or arrogant faults.

"You guys go ahead, I... I'll go back, I want to play games." Qin Zhiqiang touched his greasy hair, feeling a little uncomfortable, and turned to leave.

Seeing Qin Zhiqiang leave, Wei Xuanyi and Sun Shutong weren't disappointed. They waved their hands and said, "Never mind him, he's just a fat, lazy bum."

Zhu Juntang didn't care whether there was one more or one less person; she just looked at Liu Chang'an.

"I'm not going." Liu Chang'an had even less interest in attending such a gathering.

Wei Xuanyi and Sun Shutong were overjoyed. Although Liu Chang'an had a girlfriend, he still posed a subtle threat to people.

"Shall we go then? Shall we take a helicopter together?" Sun Shutong asked, trying his best to remain neither humble nor arrogant in front of the young lady, his tone flat, as if he were suggesting taking a taxi together.

"Where is the helicopter parked?" Wei Xuanyi curiously.

Zhu Juntang turned around and walked forward with a cold expression.

There will be another chapter later, updated around 2:30 PM.