A hundred flavors of life

Chapter 1382 Jade-Faced Little Flying Dragon! (Please Subscribe!)
The song "Choose C" that Hua Shier sang at the graduation party pointed some people in the right direction, such as Zhao Ye.

Zhao Ye is a sports student. His academic performance was never good to begin with, and his talent in sports had already reached its ceiling. There was no point in continuing his studies, so he simply gave up and chose C for all the multiple-choice questions!

Of course, this kid is also rich now. His "Brothers and Sisters" internet cafe now has 20 stores in Beijing, and its total profit last year reached 2400 million yuan.

Zhao Ye owns 15% of the shares in his 'siblings', making him a bona fide millionaire.

This doesn't even include Weibo, which is already profitable and incredibly valuable. Weibo has already become the industry leader in its field, with an external valuation of $500 million. If you include Zhao Ye's shares in Weibo, this guy is already a bona fide billionaire.

Therefore, he didn't care much about whether or not he went to university.

Hua Shier only found out later that the kid had chosen C. That day, he was eating hot pot and singing with Lin Jiamo and Zhao Ye when he received a call from Teacher Hou.

He had just greeted the teacher when Lao Hou gave Hua Shier a good scolding on the phone, saying that because of the song "Choose C" that Hua Shier sang at the graduation party, many students in the school chose C when doing multiple-choice questions. When the answers were compared, it made several graduating class teachers very angry. Lao Hou said that Hua Shier had played a bad role.

Hua Twelve is so frustrated:

"Teacher, I was just joking. Those who all chose C are not going to get into university anyway. They might as well just guess and choose C instead of guessing. Maybe they can get more points."

Old Hou said angrily from the other end:

"I don't care, I got criticized by the principal anyway, so I made a special call to take it out on you!"

She hung up the phone immediately after she finished speaking.

Lin Jiamo and Zhao Ye, who were standing next to Hua Shier and had overheard the phone conversation, couldn't stop laughing. Zhao Ye even pointed to himself and boasted:
"I chose C for all of them!"

Lin Jiamo said irritably, "Why are you joining in this nonsense too!"

Zhao Ye shrugged:

"Do you think my grades are good enough to get into a good university? Even if I barely get in, it definitely won't be a good school. What's the point then? Just to coast through a few years?"

"Isn't the point of going to university to find a good job? Do I even need to look for a job now? I just need to stick close to my twelfth brother!"

Hua Shier grabbed the kid and gave him a good beating, leaving Zhao Ye completely stunned. His expression resembled the "What are you doing?" meme from later generations.

Lin Jiamo, who knew Hua Shier best, said with a smile:

"Old Hou took his anger out on Twelve after being criticized. Given his unwillingness to suffer a loss, of course he'd take it out on you!"

Zhao Ye looked utterly dejected, but said jokingly:

"When I wasn't successful, my brother beat me up. Now that I'm successful, I still get beaten up. Haven't I just wasted my money?"

Three days after the college entrance examination, Class 1 of Senior 3 at No. 4 High School booked a private room at a well-known restaurant in Dongcheng District for their last group activity during high school – a farewell dinner.

Without the pressure of exam preparation, the students' faces were filled with a long-lost sense of ease. The private room was bustling with noise, filled with the clinking of glasses, laughter, and a faint sense of parting sorrow.

People gathered in small groups, and naturally, the most talked-about topics were the recently concluded college entrance examination and the future that was about to unfold.

"Jiamo, how did you do on the exam? You must have done well, right?" Menlingcao asked, leaning close to Lin Jiamo.

Lin Jiamo was sitting next to Hua Shier. Upon hearing this, a bright and confident smile appeared on her face, and she replied in a clear voice:

"I feel like I performed normally! Getting into Yenching University shouldn't be a problem."

As she spoke, she subconsciously glanced at Hua Shier beside her, her eyes filled with pride and tenderness.

Someone nearby immediately chimed in, "Wow, Yenching University! Top students are just different!"

Someone else turned to Hua Shier: "Shier, your Lin Jiamo stayed in Beijing, so you must be studying in Beijing too!"

"Of course! I need her to keep an eye on me, otherwise, with my popularity, what if someone snatches me away!"

Hua Shier toyed with his teacup and joked with a smile.

The students burst into laughter. Now everyone in the class knew that the two were boyfriend and girlfriend.

Chen Xun asked Zhao Ye, "Zhao Ye, stop laughing, how did you do on the exam?"

Zhao Ye picked up his wine glass, took a sip, chuckled twice, but didn't answer directly, only vaguely saying:

"Me? I'm just like that!"

He then changed the subject:

"Chen Xun, which school are you planning to apply to?"

Chen Xun's face showed a hint of high spirits:

"I applied to Beijing University of Economics and Business. I'll strive to become a financial tycoon someday. Just wait and see my old classmate's photo in financial magazines!"

His words drew a chorus of laughter and curses, with Qiao Ran laughing the loudest:

"I hope he's not a financial fraudster!"

Chen Xun gave him a tap:
"Get lost, can't you say something nice? By the way, aren't you going to study abroad? How's the application process going?"

Qiao Ran said with some regret, "It's almost done. I should leave in a few days!"

He didn't want to leave, but he couldn't refuse his family's arrangement.

Other students also shared the schools they wanted to apply to.

Different choices seem to have outlined different life trajectories for these young people who have just ended their youth.

The private room was filled with anticipation for the future, reluctance to part, and the complex emotions unique to youth—a mixture of confusion and determination.

The day the college entrance exam scores were released was a day of mixed emotions, with some people rejoicing and others feeling sorrowful.

Lin Jiamo performed consistently well, scoring high marks as always, far exceeding the admission line for Yenching University. On the day she learned her score, she was so excited that her face turned red, and she grabbed Hua Shier's arm, jumping and skipping around the office.

Huashi's performance remained consistently 'stable,' neither outstanding nor poor, but just good enough.

The two had discussed it beforehand: Lin Jiamo would apply to Yenching University, and Hua Shier would also apply to a university in Beijing, so that they could see each other every day since they were both in Beijing.

Hua Shier wants to study architectural design, mainly because, given the development of Weibo, it's time to build a large building in Beijing as the headquarters. He plans to buy the land, build the building himself, and design it himself!

Among a host of universities with "Beijing" in their names, Huashi No. 12, when looking for an architecture major, would naturally choose Tsinghua University.

But suddenly he saw a university called 'Jingnan University of Technology'. This university also has a civil engineering college where you can study architectural design and civil engineering.

Although this school can't compare to Tsinghua University, Hua Shier felt that the name was very familiar, as if it had a connection with him.

After a brief moment of deliberation, Hua Shier applied to this university, which was also his only choice.

However, he didn't expect that a small storm would strike when the acceptance letters started arriving.

Lin Jiamo received her admission letter from Yenching University as she wished. Hua Shier and Zhao Ye congratulated her, making her smile from ear to ear.

But when Hua Shier received the admission notice, all three of them were dumbfounded.

Hua Shier glanced at it himself, and the lazy smile on his face instantly froze, his face starting to twitch.

The registration address for "Jingnan University of Science and Technology" clearly stated: Jinling City, Jiangxi Province.
"Jinling?"

Hua Shier felt her brain was a bit overwhelmed: "Isn't it Jingnan? How did it become Jinling!"

He quickly found the application guide he had tossed aside, flipped to the page for Beijing South University of Technology, and upon closer inspection, saw a line of small print clearly stating below the school's introduction:

[School Address: Jinling City, Jiangxi Province...]

"Fuck."

Hua Shier couldn't help but swear, "Jinling University, why aren't you called Jinling Institute of Technology? What kind of name is Jingnan Institute of Technology? You've made a huge blunder this time!"
"what happened?"

Lin Jiamo and Zhao Ye noticed his unusual reaction and came over to take a look. When the former's gaze fell on the three words 'Jinling City', the smile on his face vanished instantly, replaced by disbelief and a growing sense of resentment.

"Jinling?"

Zhao Ye was also dumbfounded: "Isn't it Jingnan?"

Lin Jiamo suddenly raised her head, her eyes visibly reddening, and glared angrily at Hua Shier:
"Hua 12! What kind of school did you apply to? Why did you go to Nanjing?!"

Hua Shier explained with a wry smile:

"I made a mistake based on past experience. Seeing that the school's name is Jingnan Institute of Technology, I assumed it was located south of Beijing. I didn't pay attention to the school's address; who would have thought it was in Nanjing! This name is so misleading!"

He realized it now, because he remembered that someone in the real world had encountered the same situation as him.

For example, some students who applied to Hebei University of Technology thought they would be studying in Shijiazhuang, but when they received their admission notices, they found out that the university was actually in Tianjin.

Some students who wanted to attend university on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau applied to the "Xi'an Nationalities University," only to be shocked when their acceptance letters arrived to find that the reporting address was Xianyang, Shaanxi, more than 2,000 kilometers away.

"An error of empiricism?"

Lin Jiamo was so angry that her chest heaved, and she punched the guy hard:
"Hua Shier! Filling out college applications is such a big deal, can't you even read the details? Jingnan University of Science and Technology! Anyone can tell it's in Nanjing just by hearing the name, are you stupid? Are you stupid?!"

Hua Shier and Zhao Ye were both speechless. How could you tell someone's name was Jingnan and they were in Jinling just by hearing it? This is utterly unreasonable!
Lin Jiamo felt more and more wronged and angry as she thought about it. She had longed for university life for so long, thinking that even if they went to different schools, they would at least be in the same city and could see each other often and keep each other company.

And the result? One is in the capital city in the north, and the other is in Nanjing in the south, thousands of miles apart! "You just don't care! You don't care about me at all!"

Lin Jiamo finally couldn't hold back her tears. She pushed Hua Shier hard, grabbed her admission notice, and turned to walk out.

She decided to stop answering Hua Shier's calls, coming to the company, and logging into QQ for at least six months, then three months, then a month, then a week, then three days—no less. She would ignore Hua Shier for at least three days.
"Jiamo! Calm down!"

Hua Shier tried to persuade her, but Lin Jiamo wouldn't listen and ran straight out of the office.

Zhao Ye chuckled and said, "Alright, stop pretending. Are you too shy to pursue me in front of me? Go ahead and do it!"

Hua Shier lit a cigarette for himself and said with a smile:
"You don't understand Jiamo!"

Zhao Ye asked, puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Hua Shier took a drag of his cigarette, then counted down: "Three, two, one!"

Bang!
The office door was pushed open forcefully and slammed shut. Lin Jiamo walked in and angrily pointed at Hua Shier:
"Don't you care about me anymore? You've stopped pursuing me. Are you just trying to drive me away so you can go find those little vixens at the company? Humph, I won't let you succeed!"

After she finished speaking, she walked over angrily, sat back down in her previous spot, and pouted as she looked at Hua Shier.

Zhao Ye couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing. Lin Jiamo turned and glared at him, while he raised his hands in mock laughter.
"Sister-in-law, I'm really not laughing, my tooth hurts!"

He couldn't help but laugh again as he spoke, his face twitching, and he quickly stood up:

"I can't go on like this anymore, you two can keep chatting, I'm going to take a dump first!"

As soon as Zhao Ye left, Hua Shier closed the door, then hugged Lin Jiamo, coaxed her for a few words, and kissed her forehead, which calmed the little girl down.

But the sense of loss and unease brought about by the impending separation and distance was not so easy to dispel. Throughout the second half of the summer vacation, although Lin Jiamo forgave Hua Shier, she would often stare blankly at the distance between the capital and Nanjing on the map, and then sigh softly.

Hua Shier had no choice but to take her out to have fun every day and promise to fly back to the capital to see her whenever he had free time, which made the girl feel much better.

As the start of the school year approached, Hua Shier began arranging for him to attend school while also handling matters at the company.

He called Zhao Ye into his office and looked at his brother, who, although still a bit silly, had become much more composed after a few years of training.

Hua Shier patted him on the shoulder:

"Huohua, after I go to Jinling, I'll leave the Weibo business to Jiamo, but I'll be entrusting all 20 internet cafes in Beijing to you."

"Pay close attention to daily operations, personnel management, and financial auditing. Make sure minors are not allowed in. Fire safety is a top priority. If you have any questions, feel free to call me."

Zhao Ye abandoned his usual playful demeanor and nodded solemnly:
"Brother, don't worry! I'll definitely take good care of our family business for you! I guarantee that when you come back, there will be more shops, and profits will only increase!"

He is now a true young tycoon, full of enthusiasm and a sense of belonging to this business.

With everything arranged, the day of parting finally arrived. Zhao Ye drove Lin Jiamo to take Hua Shier to the train station.

That's right, Hua Shier chose to take the train to Nanjing instead of flying. He treated this journey as a short trip. Otherwise, if he wanted to save time, he would have just opened the door and arrived in an instant.

The train platform was bustling with people.
Lin Jiamo clung tightly to Hua Shier's arm, tears welling up in her eyes despite her efforts to hold them back.

"Remember to call me every day once you get there."

"No flirting with young girls"

Eat on time.

She kept giving instructions, as if she had endless things to say.

Zhao Ye watched from the side, finding it somewhat amusing:
"She's such a nice young woman, how come she becomes as nagging as my mom as soon as she falls in love!"

Hua Shier couldn't help but laugh. Lin Jiamo turned around and grinned at Zhao Ye, who quickly raised his hands in surrender.

After Zhao Ye lowered his hand, he walked over and punched Hua Shier hard in the chest:
"Brother, if anyone bullies you over there, I'll immediately lead a group to attack!"

Hua Shier punched Zhao Ye on the shoulder, then hugged Lin Jiamo tightly and gently kissed her forehead.
"Don't make it sound like a life-or-death situation. I might be back in a couple of days!"

After letting go of Lin Jiamo, Hua Shier hugged Zhao Ye tightly again: "I'm leaving the family to you."

The train whistle blared, urging those who were leaving to hurry on their way.

They boarded the train heading south. The scenery outside the window began to move slowly, and Lin Jiamo and Zhao Ye's figures grew smaller and smaller until they finally disappeared from sight.

The scenery rushing past the window, like everyone's high school years, was intense yet naturally came to an end.

Beijing South University of Science and Technology.

School season.

Many new students are enrolling, and the senior students in charge of welcoming them help them move their luggage and guide them through the registration process.

Hua Shier walked into the school gate, dragging two suitcases full of newly purchased daily necessities, and immediately spotted a familiar figure:

"Holy crap, Zhao Ye, what brings you here? Are you here to surprise me?"

Zhao Ye and another shifty-looking guy were seen leaning against the notice board on the side of the school path, fiddling around and occasionally letting out lewd laughter.

Hua Shier called out, and the two men glanced at Hua Shier before looking away as if they didn't know him.

At this point, Hua Shier also noticed something was wrong. Although the 'Zhao Ye' looked the same as the Zhao Ye he knew, his hairstyle and temperament were completely different.

Zhao Ye has now become a person of both environment and upbringing. With his buzz cut and designer clothes, he exudes the aura of a successful person wherever he goes.

But the 'Zhao Ye' in front of me had a 3/7 parted hairstyle, and he was trembling all over when he stood there, just like a hooligan.

Hua Shier walked over carrying two large suitcases and asked with a smile:

"Are you two upperclassmen welcoming new students? Would it be convenient for you to help me with my luggage?"

Zhao Ye said bluntly, "Get out of the way, get out of the way, how can you be so clueless!"

Another shifty-eyed fellow chimed in:
"Exactly, you can't even lift your luggage. You're so tall, what a waste! We're here to help those who are delicate and easy to push... umm, to help the junior girls. Why are you causing trouble? Go in by yourself. If you don't understand anything, just go straight and turn right to ask the security guard!"

"Damn it!" Hua Shier has such a fiery temper.

Just as he was about to give those two a piece of his mind, a taxi stopped at the school gate, the door opened, and a petite girl jumped out.

The girl had neat short hair, big, bright eyes that looked like two pools of clear spring water, full of life. Her face was filled with the excitement and curiosity of entering university for the first time. She exuded the freshness and vitality of a southern girl, or, in modern terms, the cuteness and energy of a 'southern potato'.

She had barely steadied herself, and before she could even look around, having ignored Hua Shier and his companion, she had rushed forward, her face plastered with what she considered her most amiable smile:
The shifty-eyed guy spoke first:

"Hey, are you a freshman? You must have had a long journey! I'm Zhang Kai, the senior student in charge of welcoming new students!"

He emphasized the word "open" very much.

Zheng Wei blinked her big eyes, looking at the overly enthusiastic senior in front of her. A sly smile suddenly appeared on her lips, and she asked innocently in her clear voice with a slight southern accent:

"Open up? Where do you open up?" This remark has the flair of a modern-day 'joke teller'.

Zhang Kai was stunned for a moment, then his smile widened, and he almost reflexively replied:
"I can open up anywhere!"

Upon hearing such familiar lines, Hua Shier immediately recognized who it was. Damn, this guy has hair! He hadn't recognized him at first, but it was Zhang Kai from "So Young." And wasn't that kid next to him, who looked like Zhao Ye, Xu Kaiyang?

And that little potato from the south must be Zheng Wei!

Xu Kaiyang then smiled and pushed Zhang Kai to the back, styled his parted hair in a cool way, and said to Zheng Wei, thinking he looked quite stylish:
"Hello, my name is Xu Kaiyang!"

At this moment, Hua Twelve strolled over and asked, feigning confusion:

"The notice posted at the school gate just now said that there have been two guys dressed in flashy clothes and with parted hair, pretending to be upperclassmen to welcome new students. They specifically target girls and then steal their underwear. Could it be you two? Ugh, you look like hooligans and you're all slicked back. This freshman, watch out!"

Zhang Kai and Xu Kaiyang's faces darkened: "What nonsense are you spouting? If you keep talking nonsense, we'll beat you up!"

Zheng Wei's expression changed slightly, and she quickly picked up her luggage and left.

"I don't need your help anymore, I can do it myself!"

Zhang Kai and Xu Kaiyang had been waiting for the beauties for ages, and finally one caught their eye. They weren't about to let Zheng Wei leave so easily, so they rushed up and grabbed her luggage.
"Don't be like that! He's just a freshman, talking nonsense. Junior, we'll help you with your luggage. How can we let you do it yourself? You have to experience the enthusiasm of us engineering guys!"

With their scrambling and talking, Zheng Wei believed Hua Shier's words even more. She was a fiery person to begin with, and she kicked Zhang Kai in the crotch. Zhang Kai screamed in pain and fell to the ground clutching his groin.

Xu Kaiyang was startled. Taking advantage of this moment, Zheng Wei stepped on his toes, which were sticking out from under his slippers, causing him to hop around on one foot in pain.

Zheng Wei seized the opportunity and ran away with her luggage.

Hua Shier laughed heartily, followed behind carrying his luggage, and exclaimed in praise:

"What amazing kung fu, heroine!"

As Zheng Wei ran, he didn't forget to thank him: "Thank you for the reminder, young hero. I am Jade-Faced Little Flying Dragon. I'll treat you to a drink sometime!"

Hua Shier replied with a smile, "Alright, then I am Wen Tailai, the Dragon-Capturing Hand, and I thank you, heroine!"

Zheng Wei giggled: "You're so naughty! Wen Tailai is a Thunder Hand!"

Zhang Kai and Xu Kaiyang, one from Wudang and the other clutching his foot, were furious at the scene. This guy was using their corpses to pick up girls! They'd run into a master!
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