There were still several hours before their six o'clock dinner.
Liu Xinyu suggested, "It's still early. Shall we look around campus? That was one of the main reasons for coming this time."
Everyone immediately agreed.
They headed straight for Jiangcheng University, but when they reached the gate, a security guard stretched out his arm and stopped them.
"Comrades, the campus is under restricted access now. Outsiders can't just walk in." The guard looked strictly businesslike.
Wang Xiaoliang took out a card and handed it over. "Sir, I have an entry pass."
The guard glanced at it, then looked up at the others behind him before handing it back. "The pass is genuine, but it only lets you in. Otherwise, you'll have to ask a teacher or classmate inside to come out and meet you."
That made things a little awkward.
Zhou Qiang had an entry pass too, but rather than take it out, he stepped aside with his phone and called Huang Xueli directly.
"Hello, Xueli, are you on campus? ...On duty? Perfect. We're at the west gate, but security won't let us in. Put in a word for us... Right, there are several of us! Oh, what time do you get off? Hongbin Tower tonight. I'll introduce you to a friend."
The person on the other end asked something.
"The west gate. We're right at the west gate."
"Wait there. Right away."
Less than a minute after he hung up, the phone in the security booth suddenly rang.
After taking the call, the guard's expression changed immediately. Smiling ingratiatingly, he swiftly pushed the barrier aside. "Go on in, go on in. Mr. Huang has put in a word."
Once they were through the gate, Liu Xinyu naturally took Yang Qingyu's hand, his face lit with an excitement tinged with