Chapter XIV
She always thought that she could be happy without a heart, forget all her troubles, live a simple life, and smile. Just like that, along the way, he found that he wanted to go crazy once in a while, throw away all his restraints, and be completely free and easy.
When I met you, you always liked to say that it was too coincidental. It was so coincidental that we almost found it hard to believe. We also had many assumptions. If it wasn't for that time, that place, that courage, if it wasn't…
I like the clock tower of the National Zhongcheng University, that sacred place in my life, so holy that no dust is allowed to stand.
--Xiao Lin to Bai Bingying
Ever since he persuaded Tan Pei to join the International Business Club the night before yesterday, Xiao Lin's confidence had increased greatly. In the past few days, many people had contacted Xiao Lin to ask about the specific time and location of the club's recruitment interview. Xiao Lin asked them to send their names and the academy to him. When the time came, they would be notified of the specific arrangements.
Yesterday morning, Xiao Lin went to the school to look for Teacher Fu Junfeng and reported to him about the development of the International Business Club and his next plans. Teacher Fu Junfeng expressed his affirmation and support for Xiao Lin. He asked Xiao Lin to do it boldly and achieve some results. At noon, Tan Pei also came over to help distribute the flyers. Xiao Lin treated them to lunch, and Xiao Lin was busy all day again.
This morning, Li Feng's alarm woke Xiao Lin up on time. Xiao Lin didn't laze in bed but jumped down from the third column of the bed in high spirits. She opened the bedroom door and stood on the balcony in her pajamas, taking a deep breath of the fresh morning air.
Ever since the second semester of freshman year, Xiao Lin and the others had moved to the third floor. Xiao Lin felt that the happiness index of his life had increased a lot. Not only was the lighting on the third floor good, but the view was also wide. The bright sunlight shone on the corridor, making people feel very happy.
The crisp chirping of birds came from the trees under the balcony, and the flowers were blooming beautifully. The pedestrians carrying their bags on the road were not in a hurry, but were enjoying the sunshine. No one could bear to miss such a beautiful morning just because they were too lazy to sleep. Xiao Lin opened his arms and gently closed his eyes to embrace the refreshing sun. It was a brand new day. Keep a good mood, work hard, and do your best. Xiao Lin said to himself.
Last night, Xiao Lin had already arranged the time for today. On Tuesday morning, there was an oral class and a Mao class. The afternoon was a public holiday for all the teachers and students. Xiao Lin planned to use his free time in the afternoon to ask Tan Pei and Zhao Ruixu to go find Murong Yan and persuade him to join the International Business Club.
Xiao Lin and his roommates brought breakfast to the oral class. The oral class was the favorite course of all the students in the media class. Not only did he have the highest attendance rate, but he also basically did not show any signs of being late. Today was the same as usual. When Xiao Lin and the others walked to the classroom door, the front row seats were all filled with girls. Since the oral class was taught by a foreign teacher, the school had made corresponding changes to the classroom according to the teaching style of the teacher in his own country.
Different from other ordinary classrooms, the oral class had a round table. The seats were also movable. The atmosphere of the class was free, relaxed, and very interacting. There was another more important reason why the media class liked to take oral English classes, and that was Kevin, a foreign teacher from the United States.
He was friendly, talented, and charismatic. He had a talent for languages and was proficient in English, Chinese, Korean, and French. His memory was also very good. During the second lecture for the media class, he had already memorized everyone's English and Chinese names and could match them up, making the students feel very important.
Kevin's teaching style was to first raise a topic for discussion and let the students think for a few minutes. Then, the students would go on stage to give their views and opinions. As for the reason why Xiao Lin liked Kevin, Kevin was always able to objectively analyze and evaluate the differences between China and the United States.
Every oral class was a pleasant exchange and a relaxed conversation. As the most distinctive course offered by the Institute of International Education, the oral class benefited the students a lot in language learning.
After the oral class, he walked from Mingda Building to Weiyi Building for Mao Gai class. Mao Gai was the full name of the introduction to Mao Ze-dong Thought and the theoretical system of Chinese characteristics. The course was a compulsory course for all college students, and it also had the highest credits. The main purpose was to let the university students have a comprehensive understanding of the construction of China's characteristics, so as to provide the university students with an armed mind for employment and career choice, and to provide theoretical guidance for the revival of China's great cause. Although the starting point was worthy of recognition, the effect was not obvious.
" Mao Gai " was designed to be taught in large classes. Three or four classes would listen in a large classroom. As college students with flamboyant personalities and active thinking, very few could calm down and understand the theory of Chinese characteristics in such an environment. However, the " General Introduction to Mao " course still had a very necessary meaning. The influence it brought was imperceptible, and it could always make the receiver unconsciously agree with its point of view.
" Mao Gai " was a literature and history subject. For Xiao Lin, it was easier to understand and accept. After all, Xiao Lin had studied liberal arts for four years. Most of the knowledge points were still in the areas of high school politics, economics, and philosophy. Xiao Lin had already memorized them by heart, so he would bring literature books to read every time.
While Xiao Lin was reading his book seriously, his phone vibrated. Xiao Lin turned on his phone and saw that it was a message from Wang Haoyan.
"Xiao Lin is in class, right? If you have time tonight, come to my dormitory. I need your help with something.”Xiao Lin replied that he would look for him later at night.
Every time Xiao Lin finished two classes in the morning, he would always feel hungry. Although it was only two classes, it was four hours, which was equivalent to five classes in high school. Mental exercise consumed energy just like physical exercise. Perhaps it was because the body was still in the growing stage and needed a lot of energy to maintain and replenish. Therefore, not only did he have to eat a full lunch, but he also had to eat well.
After lunch, Xiao Lin washed his face and went to bed for an afternoon nap. Every time he took an afternoon nap, Xiao Lin would always fall asleep very quickly. Although he didn't sleep for long at noon, it was very useful. It allowed the brain to rest for a short while, and the body could relax very well, so Xiao Lin always paid special attention to the quality of sleep during the afternoon nap.
After waking up from his afternoon nap, Xiao Lin remembered the banner that he hadn't paid much attention to these past two days. Two days ago, he and Zhao Ruixu had spent half a day hanging the banner between the two Camphor trees facing the south balcony of the sixth building. Xiao Lin walked out of the dormitory and walked towards the left side of the corridor. The banner was blocked by the protruding balcony in the middle. It was impossible to see it from Xiao Lin's dormitory door.
Xiao Lin walked around the balcony and saw that the bright red banner was still hanging on the tree. He really had to thank the logistics staff for their negligence. Otherwise, it would have been long gone. In fact, Xiao Lin felt very fortunate that even a stranger was helping him. Xiao Lin stood upstairs and looked at it. This should be the first banner hanging in Xiao Lin University, and it might also be the last.
Although it was just a banner, its symbolic meaning was very big. It showed Xiao Lin's determination and the beginning of the international business club. In the future, when Xiao Lin expanded the club, the chairman would no longer hang the banner personally. It would become a means to train new talents and test their standards.
Seeing that the banner was still there, Xiao Lin returned to the dormitory with satisfaction. He took his toiletries and went to the bathroom to brush his teeth and wash his face. Xiao Lin turned on the tap and was using a basin to fill up the water when Zhao Ruixu walked over.
"Xiao Lin, I just went to your dormitory. Li Feng said that you came to the bathroom. After you're done showering, Tan Pei and I will wait in your dormitory.”Zhao Ruixu saw Xiao Lin nod and walked out.
Tan Pei saw Xiao Lin come back after washing up and said to Xiao Lin,""Xiao Lin, you and Ruixu wait outside for a while. I'll go into Murong Yan's room and call him out to introduce you to each other. After Ruixu and I leave, you can tell him your thoughts and goals. Do you think this is okay?"
"This will do. I'm confident that I can convince Murong Yan. Also, does he smoke?" Xiao Lin believed that cigarettes could close the distance between two strangers to a certain extent. It could also be considered a form of silent communication.
"I don't think so, but you can help him cultivate this habit in the future.”Tan Pei joked.
The three of them went to Murong Yan's room to look for him. Xiao Lin and Zhao Ruixu stood outside the door, chatting as they waited for Tan Pei to come out. After a few minutes, Murong Yan followed Tan Pei out of the door.
Murong Yan was wearing a set of office attire. He was wearing a black tuxedo, a white shirt, black trousers, and black casual shoes. He gave off a strong aura. Murong Yan was about the same height as Xiao Lin, but thinner.
"Let me introduce you." Tan Pei turned his palm to Xiao Lin and said to Murong Yan,""Flamy, this is Xiao Lin, the chairman of our International Business Club.”Then, he placed his arm on Murong Yan's shoulder and said to Xiao Lin," Murong Yan, a rare business genius.”
Xiao Lin reached out his right hand to hold Murong Yan's hand and said,""Murong Yan, it's nice to meet you. I've seen your picture on the school's bulletin board a long time ago, but I've never had the chance to meet you.”
Tan Pei removed his hand from Murong Yan's shoulder and said,"Brother Lin, you guys continue chatting. I'll go to the bathroom with Ruixu to smoke a cigarette. Flamy, his name is Zhao Ruixu. Come, Ruixu, let's go over."”Then, she left with Zhao Ruixu.
"You can also call me Flamy. If you know me, you're my friend.”Murong Yan loosened his grip on Xiao Lin's hand.
"Flamy, Tan Pei, Zhao Ruixu, and I came to look for you today because I've always admired your talent. I want someone as capable as you to join our business club.”Xiao Lin went straight to the point.
"Thank you, Brother Lin, for thinking so highly of me.”
"Flamy, the nature of our club is the same as KAK. You can still use your business elite brain here. Although it wasn't as large as KAK, and its mechanisms weren't complete, on this stage, no one could casually kill your talent, your ideas, and no one would be hostile to you out of jealousy. We need you, and the International Business Club needs you even more.”Xiao Lin was very sincere.
"I'm joining the International Business Club. What position do you plan to give me?”Murong Yan asked bluntly.
Xiao Lin had already considered this question. Would someone as capable as Murong Yan be willing to stay below him? However, would Xiao Lin be willing to hand over the fruits of his hard work to him?
"Your ability is much stronger than mine. If you're willing to join the International Business Club, you can develop and strengthen it. Then I'm very willing to give you the position of executive director. I'll just be the director in charge.”Xiao Lin said.
"Thank you for your recognition of my ability. Based on your words, I'm willing to join the International Business Club, but I have to be a director.”Murong Yan smiled. He knew very well that Xiao Lin wouldn't give him his blood, sweat, and tears. The International Business Club needed him, but it wasn't like they couldn't do without him. Murong Yan had grown a lot after going through some things. "I have a condition. Brother Lin, you have to agree to it.”
"You said that as long as it's within the principles, there's no problem.”
"We must participate in the Challenge Cup and win an award during our term of office. I'll be in charge of this project. Because this is also the goal that KAK has been striving for for so many years. If our international business club can obtain this honor, then the school and the college will attach great importance to our club.”
Murong Yan saw that Xiao Lin was confused. He walked into the dorm, took out his tablet, and typed in " Challenge Cup " in the web search. A series of information boxes immediately popped up. Murong Yan clicked on 360 Encyclopedia.
Challenge Cup Series Competition
Title: The Challenge Cup
" Challenge Cup " National College Students Extra-cursory Academic Science and Technology Work Competition was an extra-cursory academic science and technology activity organized by the Central Committee of the Youth League, the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, the Ministry of Education, and the National Federation of Students. It was a guided, demon-oriented, and mass competition that was held every two years.
Since the first competition was held in 1989, the "Challenge Cup" competition had always adhered to the purpose of "advocating science, pursuing true knowledge, diligent learning, determined innovation, and meeting challenges". It had played a positive role in promoting the growth of young innovative talents, deepening the quality education of colleges and universities, and promoting economic and social development. It had a wide and good influence on the vast number of colleges and universities and even the society. It was known as the "Olympic" event for scientific and technological innovation of contemporary college students.
Xiao Lin saw that it would be difficult for him to win in such a high-level competition, so he didn't care too much about it. He promised Murong Yan that he would never interfere.
When Xiao Lin and Murong Yan were almost done chatting, Tan Pei and Zhao Ruixu walked over from the bathroom.
"How about it, Flamy, come with us to conquer the world?”Tan Pei asked Murong Yan.
Xiao Lin told Tan Pei and Zhao Ruixu that Murong Yan was willing to join the club.
"That's right. In the future, we'll all be good brothers. Let's create a sky that belongs to us and build a brand new club.”Tan Pei said confidently.
"Welcome to join us. You can call me Ruixu in the future.”Zhao Ruixu walked to Murong Yan's side and said.
Xiao Lin thought that there were not many people who had a complete board structure. Next, he began to prepare for the recruitment of the department head and deputy department head. He planned the time, location, and interview questions for the recruitment. Xiao Lin told his thoughts to Tan Pei and the other two. Murong Yan and Tan Pei agreed that they should recruit the department's management staff as soon as possible. They would carry out a series of training and get along well with the team. Finally, they decided to start the recruitment work within this week.
At night, Xiao Lin carried a dozen bananas and three pounds of apples to the 11th dormitory building where Wang Haoyan lived. Xiao Lin stood outside the dormitory building and called Wang Haoyan to ask which dormitory he was staying in. Wang Haoyan asked Xiao Lin if he wanted him to come down and pick him up. Xiao Lin smiled and said that he was not a child. How could he go the wrong way? He immediately went over.
The 11th dormitory building was next to the moat. The front door was facing the storm field, and the back door was Little Apricot Ridge. In terms of living conditions, it was better than the sixth building. There were independent toilets and showers in the dorms. However, because the core area was far away, there were not many people coming and going. It seemed a little desolate and gloomy, and it was less crowded than the sixth building. Xiao Lin still preferred the lively living environment of the sixth block, where there were people walking and laughing.
Xiao Lin climbed up to the fourth floor. There was no one in the balcony corridor. It was empty, and a few light bulbs had gone out. She walked towards Room N418. When she reached the next few rooms, she heard Wang Haoyan's voice." Touch yourself. All of you."”The door to Wang Haoyan's dorm room was open, and the light from the room shone onto the corridor.
Xiao Lin walked forward. Wang Haoyan and the other three boys were sitting on a mat. The four of them sat around a small desk and played mahjong. Wang Haoyan's back was facing the door, so he didn't notice Xiao Lin standing outside.
"Hao Yan, is this handsome guy here for you?”The boy sitting at the door saw Xiao Lin and asked Wang Haoyan.
Wang Haoyan turned around and saw that it was Xiao Lin. He stood up from the ground. Xiao Lin handed him the banana in his hand." Xiao Lin, you came up so quickly. I called you over to ask you for help. You even brought fruits. Thank you."”As he spoke, he took the banana from Xiao Lin.
Wang Haoyan took out the bananas from the plastic bag and threw them to the boys." Let's play later. I'm going out to talk with my junior."”As he spoke, he walked out of the door with Xiao Lin.
"Xiao Lin, how is your club doing? Have you started recruiting?" Wang Haoyan held a lit cigarette in his hand.
"I'm preparing for the interview this Friday. Some people have already called me to ask about the time. The board of directors is almost ready. I plan to only recruit people at the department head level for the interview. There were Zhao Ruixu, Tan Pei, and Murong Yan on the board. Brother Haoyan should know them all.”Xiao Lin said.
"Of course I know Zhao Ruixu. Tan Pei, I'm not particularly familiar with him because he's on your school's basketball team. Murong Yan had heard of him before. He was an outstanding junior who was quite famous in the school. Xiao Lin, you have a good eye. These are all good. This is a good start. Do well in the future.”Wang Haoyan encouraged.
Xiao Lin threw the banana peel into the trash can and wiped his mouth with a tissue. "Brother Haoyan, didn't you say that you needed me to do something?”
"I think it's fine. I'm afraid you won't be able to keep up and delay your own matters.”Wang Haoyan said.
Xiao Lin knew that Wang Haoyan had been taking care of him all this while, so he wanted to find a chance to return the favor." It's okay. I'm already here anyway. Just tell me, and I might be able to do it."”
Wang Haoyan sighed and said," It's like this. The school's main party member service station requires each college to send six students, three boys and three girls, to participate in the large-scale ballroom dance event it holds every year. Right now, our academy's party station can't send three boys with a good image, so we can't gather enough people. You also know that when Wu Yi was fired, he forced many students to quit as well. That's why I had no choice but to look for you. However, considering that you're busy with the International Business Club, I'm afraid that there will be a conflict of time and I can't make arrangements.”
"Brother Hao Yan, what time do you think? I'll try my best to arrange the time." Xiao Lin had a determined expression on his face, even though he was a little unhappy in his heart. He thought about how he had already withdrawn from the party member service station. If it weren't for the fact that he owed Wang Haoyan a favor, he wouldn't have been involved in such a matter.
"Report this weekend. The people at the main station will teach you two weekends of practice before you participate in the competition. The results of the competition were not important. What was important was to participate.”
" Alright, I'll be there," Xiao Lin agreed.
On the way back to the dormitory from the 11th building, Xiao Lin was still very unhappy. There were a lot of things waiting for him to deal with in the International Business Club, but he still had to help a club that he had quit. The key was that Xiao Lin had always been particularly disgusted with the party station, so he was really helpless. It felt like you knew that there was poison in the cup, but you had to drink it. After returning to his dormitory, Xiao Lin ran to Xu Zeng's dormitory to find him.
Xiao Lin asked Xu Zeng to come out of the dormitory and told him that he was very depressed and told him about the ballroom dance at the school party station. Xu Zeng consoled Xiao Lin, saying that since the matter could not be salvaged, there was no point in escaping or complaining. It was better to face it directly. Moreover, learning ballroom dancing was also a good thing for him. In addition, there might even be a chance encounter.
After listening to Xu Zeng's words of comfort, Xiao Lin felt a lot more at ease, so he no longer worried about this matter. However, what he did not expect was that although Xiao Lin did not learn ballroom dancing as Xu Zeng had said, he met a university love.
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