Meanwhile, Jiang Fan was woken by a phone call.
Last night, he had told Zhou Huaide that he could develop controlled nuclear fusion within a year, only to be held back for a discussion that lasted over an hour.
It had already been past two in the morning when the meeting ended, and by the time he finally lay down to sleep, it was four!
Minister Zhou Huaide had told Jiang Fan that he would go to the National Science and Technology Administration today to apply for funding. Tomorrow, he would take him to the Dragon Country Northern Controlled Nuclear Fusion Base!
So Jiang Fan had nothing to do today. He had planned to spend the day resting, since there would be plenty to keep him busy once he reached the northern base!
But it was not even nine yet, and a call from an unknown number had woken him. If he had known, he would have turned off his phone!
Jiang Fan answered helplessly.
"Hello!"
"Jiang Fan, this is Qiao Shan from Huaqing University, your Uncle Qiao!"
Jiang Fan immediately remembered Elder Qiao, who had competed with Elder Long over him.
"Uncle Qiao! Is something the matter?"
"Well, since this is your first day in the Capital, as your host, I'd like to invite you to look around our Huaqing campus. As you know, our campus has beautiful scenery..."
"Thank you for the kind offer, Uncle Qiao, but I..."
Before Jiang Fan could refuse, Qiao Shan spoke again.
"Jiang Fan, my niece Qiao Yifei is Huaqing's most beautiful campus belle. She happens to be free today, so you two can look around together..."
Qiao Shan spoke meaningfully.
Although Jiang Fan had yet to state clearly which university he would attend, he had already chosen Dragon University of Science and Technology in his heart.
So he did not intend to give Elder Qiao any hope.
As the saying went, without hope, there could be no disappointment!
But just as Jiang Fan was about to politely decline, the system suddenly sounded in his mind!
[System]: "Scheduling appropriate rest and relaxation can actually improve research efficiency. Option 1: Agree to tour the Huaqing campus with Qiao Yifei for 8 hours. Receive a Stay-Up-Late Capsule, allowing the host to stay up late without harming his health, for a total of 10,000 hours! Option 2: Decline the invitation. No reward."
Jiang Fan perked up. A Stay-Up-Late Capsule? Staying up late without harming his health, for as long as 10,000 hours!
For a qualified researcher, staying up late was routine.
Just like last night, when he had stayed up until four in the morning. His body still had not recovered!
Jiang Fan chose option one without hesitation, then said to Qiao Shan!
"All right, Uncle Qiao. I'll head over now!"
Hearing Jiang Fan's answer, Qiao Shan looked smug. Sure enough, no man could resist the temptation of a beautiful woman!
It looked like his beauty trap was going to succeed!
Then Qiao Shan called Qiao Yifei!
Twenty minutes later, a tall, curvaceous young woman emerged from Huaqing University's main entrance. She wore a camisole under a sheer white gauze top, along with a short purple skirt that exposed her long, fair, jade-like legs!
As the girl drew closer, her large phoenix eyes could be seen beneath curved willow-leaf brows, along with a delicate nose, full, rounded, jade-like lips, and a pointed chin like a white lotus petal!
Her every frown and smile brimmed with allure!
Qiao Shan glanced at the girl, thoroughly satisfied.
"Yifei, I'm counting on you this time. Whatever it takes, you must get Jiang Fan to attend our university!"
"Uncle, don't worry. I'm not called Huaqing's campus belle for nothing. Hehe..." Qiao Yifei said confidently!
"Good! Once you complete the task, I'll speak to the university about giving you extra credits!"
"Thank you, Uncle! Just watch me!" Qiao Yifei said happily!
She was about to enter her fourth year, but the problem was that she still did not have enough credits. She would also have to go off on an internship in her fourth year, leaving her even less time to earn credits. With her uncle stepping in, she would no longer have to worry about them!
After waiting for about ten more minutes, Qiao Yifei pouted!
"Uncle, why isn't that kid called Jiang Fan here yet? He hasn't stood us up, has he?"
Jiang Fan was her credits. She could not let him get away!
"I'll give him a call!"
Qiao Shan had just taken out his phone when he spotted Jiang Fan in a white T-shirt and khaki casual trousers!
"Jiang Fan! Over here!"
Qiao Shan waved him over, delighted to see Jiang Fan again.
Without Elder Long interfering this time, he believed he could definitely win Jiang Fan over.
Jiang Fan walked over and greeted Qiao Shan.
"Hello, Uncle Qiao!"
"Hello, hello!"
"Jiang Fan, come, let me introduce you. This is my niece, Qiao Yifei!"
Jiang Fan looked at the girl beside Qiao Shan and found that, in her high heels, she was almost as tall as his own 183 centimeters.
"Hello there, little brother!"
Qiao Yifei extended her long, fair hand as she spoke.
Jiang Fan froze for a moment, then extended his right hand somewhat shyly!
When his hand touched Qiao Yifei's hand, so soft it seemed boneless, his face could not help flushing a little!
[System]: "Countdown begins, 7:59:59!"
Seeing Jiang Fan's reaction, Qiao Yifei could not help laughing inwardly. Hehe... looks like he's still a little brother who hasn't lost the smell of milk, with no experience of intimate affairs.
That made her even more confident!
All I'll have to do is use a little trick, and won't he obediently do whatever I tell him? Hehe...
Then her credits would be taken care of.
At that thought, Qiao Yifei said to Qiao Shan.
"Uncle, don't you have something to do?"
Qiao Shan paused. He had wanted to chat with Jiang Fan a little longer, but then he heard Qiao Yifei's words and saw her give him an OK gesture. It seemed his niece was very confident.
So he played along!
"Right! Right! Jiang Fan, I have an important meeting to attend. Yifei will show you around Huaqing University on her own today."
"Uncle Qiao, I..."
Before Jiang Fan could finish, Qiao Shan jogged straight off!
Watching Qiao Shan disappear into the distance, Jiang Fan felt a little forlorn, unsure what to do next.
As a researcher in his previous life, communicating with girls had been his weakest point, especially beautiful, sexy women!
He checked his mind and saw that he still had 7 hours, 58 minutes, and 32 seconds left before completing the task. His brows could not help drawing together.
"Little brother Jiang Fan, let's go. Big sister will take you for a stroll through Huaqing's little grove!"
Qiao Yifei spoke seductively, not forgetting to lightly lick her jade-like lips with her fragrant tongue!
Hearing this, Jiang Fan felt goosebumps rise all over him. He lowered his head, not daring to look Qiao Yifei in the eye!
Then Qiao Yifei swayed her figure as she walked into the Huaqing campus.
Jiang Fan looked at the reward for the system task, finally steeled himself, and followed her!