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"Is that so? Then it seems I'm quite lucky," Yang Xiaoyou said somewhat disinterestedly. Although he was a junior from the same department, he had no intention of getting too close.
It was unclear whether it was because Yang Xiaoyou was a junior or for some other reason, but this senior who had temporarily joined them was clearly more talkative with Yang Xiaoyou, even enthusiastically offering to show them around. This atmosphere left Yang Xiaoyou feeling a bit amused and helpless.
Clearly, India was currently in dire straits, with the virus spreading to an unknown extent. Yet, within the borders of the Chinese Empire, which was a neighboring country, everything appeared peaceful and tranquil.
In fact, reports about the specific situation in India were few and far between. Most citizens only knew that battles were occurring there, and their impressions were similar to those of Myanmar and Vietnam; they didn't feel anything particularly alarming.
At first, Yu Yan felt somewhat helpless about their companion's chatter. However, considering that the other party specialized in the same field, it turned out that this obscure major could sometimes showcase its advantages.
Leading Yang Xiaoyou and the others through the university town campus was Xu Xiang, a sophomore student council member from the Archaeology Department, who introduced various areas along the way.
In contrast, those who actively joined the student council and were assigned to welcome new students were indeed quite sunny and outgoing. They always had something to talk about, their mouths hardly stopping, which made Yang Xiaoyou feel somewhat inferior.
Songjiang University Town housed East China Jiaotong University, the most prestigious institution and also the largest in terms of area. Just from the entrance's new student reception area, under the guidance of the seasoned senior from the Archaeology Department, it took over a quarter of an hour to reach the payment area. Although there were several electric carts within the campus.
However, given the scarcity of available carts, Yang Xiaoyou and his group had no interest in squeezing in; instead, they took this opportunity to familiarize themselves with the campus.
Meanwhile, a foodie who had come from England was displaying behavior that made Yang Xiaoyou want to pretend not to know him. He kept commenting on some inconspicuous oddities around them, constantly mentioning calorie counts and protein content.
When they stopped at a barbecue stall to buy some snacks, this guy even bought two skewers of raw meat because he didn't want to wait for them to cook. This made Xu Xiang, who had been lively throughout their journey, show a hint of discomfort in his eyes as he deliberately walked away from this bold foodie.
Perhaps due to this foodie's presence, the senior from the Archaeology Department who initially seemed eager to stay longer made an excuse to leave after bringing everyone to the payment area. He only left behind Yang Xiaoyou's phone number. It seemed he was more interested in leaving Liu Lianyue's contact information but understood that might be unrealistic.
"That's how it is. If you encounter any trouble at school in the future, you can find me. I have a bit of a social circle here. Oh right, what club did you join in high school? Our school places great importance on these aspects; each club can even receive funding directly. If you're interested in these aspects, you can check our school website's BBS or look at the bulletin board over there. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Hehe, they originally wanted to start recruiting new members today. However, due to crowding issues, the school canceled it."
As they were leaving, Xu Xiang turned back to give a reminder.
"Thank you, I'll treat you to a meal if I get the chance." Regardless of the circumstances, the other person had indeed spent quite some time guiding him. If it weren't for this experienced individual taking a shortcut, it would have taken at least half an hour to find this place. Despite being a bit overly enthusiastic, the person was still quite decent.
Moreover, he was a senior in the same department. Who knows, there might be times in the future when he would need to ask for help. Yang Xiaoyou had shown enough basic courtesy.
"I should hurry up and finish paying so I can get back to my own business. Besides, you didn't bring any luggage," Liu Lianyue complained in a low voice, her expression almost stiffening as she maintained her image as the pure and obedient older sister.
"What luggage do I need? I have this." Yang Xiaoyou proudly pulled out a bank card, exuding an air reminiscent of a boss.
In the past, he would have pretended to be more composed in front of his parents. But now that his true nature had been revealed, there was no need to act like a good child anymore.
"And didn't I tell you? Your leader actually isn't far from here; it's completely on the way." Yang Xiaoyou added with a hint of peculiarity.
He discreetly glanced at the queue at the payment station, where Zhao Chen was standing in line looking quite gentlemanly. This sight struck Yang Xiaoyou as particularly strange.
He knew that both he and Zhao Chen attended the same school, but naturally assumed Zhao Chen belonged to someone like Liu Lianyue—just a name on paper. He never expected this low-key leader to also be such a well-behaved kid.
It seemed he had underestimated Zhao Chen's ability to keep his identity under wraps. There must have been some reason compelling him to maintain such secrecy.
Thinking back to when Zhao Chen was ultimately exposed and accused of harming his older brother made Yang Xiaoyou ponder deeply.
After spending some time together, although Yang Xiaoyou couldn't sense anything unusual about him, they often appeared to be arguing on the surface. However, their brotherly relationship was quite strong; their quarrels were somewhat similar to those he had with Girl.
If Zhao Liang discovered that Zhao Chen's identity had been silenced under such pretense,
Yang Xiaoyou still wouldn't agree with that notion. It seemed more likely that Zhao Liang had been forced into persecution while trying to protect him, which led to the false accusations against him.
Zhao Chen could be considered an exceptionally versatile talent. His tactics were unique, and his schemes would only grow more sophisticated with time.
Even if he couldn't be called infallible, the memory of being outmaneuvered so thoroughly still left Yang Xiaoyou feeling somewhat surprised.
It seemed as though something had been pressing down on him invisibly, creating a sense that any slip-up could lead to irreparable consequences.
In the past, Yang Xiaoyou had only vaguely sensed this feeling, but after seeing Zhao Chen's honest demeanor while waiting in line, it became increasingly clear.
It was quite remarkable that such a significant leverage over him was still in his own hands. The last time at Pudong Airport had hinted that he could remain calm, leading him to mistakenly believe that he wasn't particularly concerned about it.
When he thought about it, he realized that he was somewhat similar to his former self; the difference lay in the fact that he had once slaughtered all his opponents single-handedly, while Zhao Chen had been biding his time and accumulating strength.
"Ah? It seems..." Just as Yang Xiaoyou pondered how to call that guy out for a proper 'discussion' regarding Liu Lianyue's issue, he suddenly seemed to recall something.
If it were an internal struggle within the Common Unity Party, there was a fellow who was far more mature than the current Zhao Chen—namely, the Second Prince who had been killed in Denmark. Not only Zhao Chen but even his own underwear had been stripped away by that man. If a confrontation between them occurred, it was indeed possible for Zhao Chen to end up in such a predicament.
While Zhao Chen still needed to build his tactics and strategies, the Second Prince, who remained completely hidden in the shadows, could focus all his energy on political maneuvering.
"Oh dear, if that's the case, then he owes me a favor. I need to find a way to extract it."
However, just as Yang Xiaoyou was lost in thought, Liu Lianyue, who had called out to him several times without receiving a response, suddenly delivered a swift chop to his head.
After settling the payment and with no luggage or interest in going to the dormitory, the two lively characters who had just calmed down began preparing to leave. It seemed they were ready to catch an afternoon flight.
"Although you didn't go to Pudong Military Academy as we wished, this university is quite good too. Plus, your unexpected performance has brought us much comfort. Who would have thought that now it's your turn to start protecting us? This actually allows us to feel more at ease with our work. Of course, when your grandson is born, we will definitely come to help take care of the child."
As they walked directly to the university town subway station, they did not allow Yang Xiaoyou to follow them any longer. Both Yang Kai and Qin Meng looked at Yang Xiaoyou with a sense of nostalgia.
Once a fledgling under their wings, it had only been a short time since she could now protect the two of them. While there was a great sense of achievement and pride, there was also a hint of sadness.
"Girl is coming soon too, just wait a bit," Yang Xiaoyou complained lightly about Qi Menglu, which brought a smile to Yang Kai's face as he reached out to pat her head.
"Boss has a temporary visa; his entry method is somewhat delicate. It's not good for him to stay here at this time."
Hearing this, Yang Xiaoyou huffed and shot a glare at the fellow who would snatch food from her, watching them board the subway.
"Alright, I'm going to handle that matter for you. Just wait for me at that café for a bit; it won't take long." Ultimately, Yang Xiaoyou's mindset remained exceptionally resilient. After a brief moment of separation sadness, she quickly recovered. As long as they were safe, everything would be fine. After this incident, they could certainly focus more on their work.
However, when it came to action, the final exam weighed on her mind. After all, this meant they were in danger, and she might have to go rescue them. Even for her own sake, not wanting to drag them down, their future actions would surely be more cautious.
On the other side, Liu Lianyue, who had not yet recovered from the 'touching' scene of their separation, suddenly heard Yang Xiao's words and felt an urge to push him onto the subway tracks. She glared at him fiercely; how could he dismiss her at such a moment? Did he have some secret deal he was hiding?
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