Howls Erupt All Around

After entering Manager Zhong's office, Liu Shang and he started discussing the technology for surface sub-distribution of water injection wells.

The more they talked, the more astonished Manager Zhong became.

His team had been researching this technology for a long time, and the main framework was basically complete.

They were just waiting for the on-site experiments to begin.

However, during their discussion, Liu Shang's understanding and knowledge of this technology were no less than Manager Zhong's own.

What's more, the key point was that Liu Shang brought up some detailed issues that Manager Zhong himself hadn't even considered.

These were problems that would only gradually be exposed and resolved during the on-site experimental process.

As a result, Manager Zhong felt a sense of great surprise, like finding a kindred spirit, a perfect companion for a drink, or stumbling upon a treasure trove.

Thus, the two of them continued to discuss numerous matters and details. By the time others started leaving work, they still had no intention of leaving.

Under the amazed gazes of everyone, Manager Zhong looked at Liu Shang and smiled, "Liu Shang, don't rush. I'll have my car take you back to school later."

"Why don't we research a bit longer? Manager Zhong, please treat me to a fancy meal, Western or seafood, your choice, how about that?"

Liu Shang gave a wry smile, "Manager Zhong, I'm only a part-time employee. It's my duty to put in extra hours when I have free time."

"But I really can't stay too late today. I have a scheduled meeting with my girlfriend at school."

"Ah? You have a girlfriend already in your first year of university?"

"But thinking about it, with your composure and maturity, so different from those your age, it would be strange if these young girls weren't captivated by you!"

"Speaking of which, I was thinking earlier about introducing you to President Song's daughter."

"That young lady is also excellent, a very rare find. Manager Zhong has always had a good eye for people!"

"Alright, time is limited, let's continue discussing the technology for a bit longer. Don't worry, I'll definitely get you back before your usual bus departure time, so you won't be late for your date!"

About an hour later, a Toyota 4700 (Land Cruiser) stopped by the side of the road near the side gate of Oil University.

This location was close to the area where the first-year students lived. Due to the relatively lagging surrounding construction, it was very secluded and rarely had many people.

As Liu Shang got out of the car, not far from their vehicle, an imported Audi A6 also pulled over at almost the same time. A beautiful girl stepped out of the car.

After both cars drove away, Liu Shang and the girl noticed each other almost simultaneously.

"Liu Shang?!"

"Ruolin?!"

After a moment of stunned silence, Jiang Ruolin was the first to react, "What are you standing around for? Come and help me with my stuff!"

It was then that Liu Shang noticed a noticeably bulging Snoopy big backpack in front of Jiang Ruolin, filled with many items.

And on Jiang Ruolin herself was a small, compact backpack.

Liu Shang walked over with a smile and lifted the large backpack, slinging it onto his shoulder.

"Wow, what's in here? It's so heavy?"

Jiang Ruolin smiled and linked her arm through his. "This bag is full of snacks I brought for your dorm room."

"It's all the stuff you guys like, sausages, canned goods, dried fish, peanuts, and the like. You can take it back to your dorm right now."

"I was wondering how I was going to carry it back, and then I just happened to run into you."

"Oh right, that car that dropped you off just now, what was that?"

Liu Shang smiled. "I was a bit bored this weekend, so I went around to a few local petroleum service companies to see if I could find any internship opportunities."

"And I happened to meet a manager who was going my way, so he gave me a ride back."

"Internship?"

Jiang Ruolin blinked, her eyes flickering, and said nothing further.

Instead, she looked at Liu Shang with a playful pout, "Liu Shang, you don't blame me for going home this weekend and not spending time with you, do you?"

Liu Shang burst out laughing and shook his head. "Even though I think about you all the time, we can't be stuck together every single day, can we?"

"Besides, we'll have a very, very long time together in the future, until the end of our lives. So it's great that you go home on the weekends to relax and spend time with your parents."

Jiang Ruolin smiled sweetly. "Hmph, you always know what to say!"

The two of them, laden with bags and arm in arm, walked into the campus chatting and laughing, like a young couple returning from visiting relatives, drawing many curious glances and silent admiration.

When Liu Shang entered the dorm carrying the cute big backpack, several people from other dorms had come over to chat.

Cheng Meng had also just returned from home, and had even brought some fruit from his family.

"Yo, Liu Shang's back!"

"Liu Shang's back? You were pretty mysterious these past two days, totally unreachable! What were you busy with?"

"Damn, Fu Liang, does that even need asking? He had his girlfriend with him all weekend, obviously he was on a date!"

"Whoa, Liu Shang, that backpack you're carrying is super cute! What's packed in there to be so heavy?"

Liu Shang smiled, then placed the backpack on the table. Like Doraemon, he began pulling out various high-calorie, high-fat goodies one by one.

The sight made everyone's eyes widen in amazement…

"Seriously, did you just rob a supermarket or something?"

"Oh my god, I just finished eating, how come I'm already drooling?"

"Holy cow! If you had some beer too, your dorm room would be paradise!"

"Liu Shang, even if you've struck it rich, you don't have to be this extravagant, do you? A whole bag of food like this, that's probably a month's living expenses!"

Liu Shang chuckled, "Jiang Ruolin specially brought all this for our dorm."

"Just put it on the table, everyone dig in, don't be shy."

Before he could finish speaking, howls of excitement erupted in the dorm, accompanied by a continuous stream of teasing laughter.

"Sigh, what else can we say? We're so envious!"

"My heavens, it's the goddess who brought all this delicious food! Liu Shang, you're going to make us die of envy!"

"Forget it, forget it, I feel so jealous right now, I'm going back to my dorm!"

"Hey, I suddenly don't feel hungry anymore, this huge portion of dog food just choked me up..."

Afterward, the crowd dispersed, laughing, leaving only the few in their dorm.

Back then, societal attitudes towards children weren't as indulgent, and everyone's family conditions were similar, with monthly living expenses not being too high.

Therefore, they also didn't want to be too greedy with the rare delicacies from another dorm, settling for a taste just to show appreciation.

At this point, only the four of them were left in the dorm. Liu Shang smiled, "Is it okay now? You guys don't need to be polite anymore, just eat whatever you want!"

Zheng Shiwei gave a thumbs-up, Cheng Meng expressed his envy, and Fu Liang immediately offered to go downstairs and buy beer.

Just then, Liu Shang changed his clothes, preparing to go out.

"Huh? Where are you going?"

"You're not going for a run again, are you? Have you eaten yet?"

Liu Shang shook his head with a smile, "You guys go buy some beer and enjoy the food, I won't join you. I'm going out to eat."