Rejecting Qinghua Baoyan, I became a military officer

Years later, the school security guards remained as cold-blooded as ever, stopping the three of them immediately.

Even though the three looked somewhat familiar, especially Zhang Guicheng, who had been a day student back then, he just couldn't remember their names.

However, after Zhang Guicheng took out his identification and explained his purpose, the security guard on duty let him through with a smile.

"Not bad, these three know how to handle things!"

Security guard Lao Liu put a cigarette under his nose and sniffed it lightly, then said to the young security guard next to him.

They weren't usually given cigarettes, but Hua Zi rarely received any.

"They are indeed students taught by Teacher Niu," the young security guard said with some envy.

"Alright, school's almost over, snap out of it!" Security guard Lao Liu glanced at the time and carefully tucked his cigarette behind his ear.

"Okay, Master, here you go, I don't smoke!" The young security guard handed the cigarette to Old Liu.

"Keep it for yourself. We'll try it when no one's around. You've never smoked a cigarette before, have you?" Security guard Lao Liu waved his hand.

"Thank you, Master!" the young security guard said quickly.

Security guard Lao Liu shook his head, his gaze shifting to the three people who were quickly walking towards the teaching building. He muttered under his breath, "Sigh, Teacher Niu!"

Clearly, this person knew about Teacher Niu's family situation.

"He hasn't been back for years, and Old Liu has become a security team leader!" Xu Ye remarked with some emotion.

Back when he first came to school, Lao Liu couldn't be called Lao Liu yet.

“It’s been seven or eight years, that’s normal!” Zhang Guicheng said casually.

He had dealt with Lao Liu more often and had often given him cigarettes back in the day, so the fact that Lao Liu hadn't recognized him just now was quite frustrating for him.

"Go straight to the old teacher's house?" Chen Chen asked.

Evening self-study hadn't ended yet, and based on their understanding of their homeroom teacher, they naturally wouldn't be going home at this time.

However, there was more than one teacher in the teacher's office, so it would be somewhat inappropriate for the three of them to go directly to the office, especially since Xu Ye had prepared a large red envelope.

"Wait a minute, let's take a stroll around the campus first!" Xu Ye shook his head.

With such a good memory, the scenes from his high school days seemed like yesterday. Xu Ye wanted to take a stroll around.

“Alright, this can be considered a return to familiar territory,” Zhang Guicheng said with a low voice and a smile.

They had arrived at the foot of the teaching building and could see the students having evening self-study sessions through the windows on the first floor.

Most people were engrossed in their work, but some mischievous students noticed the three people in the corridor. They were initially startled, but after realizing that they were neither their teachers nor school leaders, they cast curious glances their way.

"Chen Chen, don't you look just like you back then?" Zhang Guicheng teased with a smile.

Chen Chen's family is wealthy, so he wasn't as diligent in his studies. If it weren't for his intelligence and the extra money he spent to catch up in his senior year of high school, he wouldn't have been able to get into any decent junior college in Henan Province, let alone the best university, Zhongzhou University.

There's no way around it; that's the harsh reality of the college entrance exam in Henan Province. To get into a good university, you need both intelligence and hard work, and if you can "spend money" on it, even better.

"Hmph, I was very hardworking back then, okay?" Chen Chen naturally wouldn't admit it and retorted.

"That's true, you've worked hard for a year!" Zhang Guicheng continued to expose his past.

Xu Ye listened to the two men's sarcastic remarks and remained silent.

In my memory, the original owner of this body was not the kind of person who studied very hard or relied on rote learning. Hard work might get you into a good school, but talent is more important if you want to get into the top university in China.

Or rather, the common characteristic of the three is that they are smart but not hardworking enough; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to get along so well in high school.

"Let's go take a look at the playground!"

They soon reached the end of the teaching building. Instead of going to the second floor, Xu Ye looked at the playground, which was still lit up in the distance.

"it is good!"

Zhang Guicheng was somewhat eager to try.

"Old Zhang, you're not looking for a beating, are you?"

Noticing Zhang Guicheng's expression, Chen Chen asked in surprise.

Could this guy be trying to compete with Xu Ye?
"It's just a simple competition!" Zhang Guicheng said irritably.

In high school, he was the best of the three in sports; otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to the public university.

However, Zhang Guicheng was quite surprised to find that Xu Ye, who used to dislike sports the most, had now become a super soldier.

Having no opportunity before, Zhang Guicheng naturally wanted to give it a try now that he had the chance.

Don't misunderstand, Zhang Guicheng never intended to compete with Xu Ye; he just wanted to see how big the gap was between himself and Xu Ye now.

After all, Zhang Guicheng's overall academic performance was among the best at the university.

If it weren't for his parents wanting him to come back, Zhang Guicheng himself wouldn't have wanted to stay in the big city; otherwise, he would be a policeman in Beijing now.

"I've had quite a bit to drink, let's do it another day!" Xu Ye shook his head.

He himself is fine, but Zhang Guicheng, who drank more than half a jin of strong liquor, should avoid strenuous exercise now.

"I almost forgot about that!" Zhang Guicheng said, somewhat annoyed. "Alright then, let's do it another day!"

Zhang Guicheng is aware of the common sense that one should not engage in strenuous exercise after drinking alcohol.

School's out!

Chen Chen wasn't disappointed. He could guess the outcome of the competition even with his toes, so he had no expectations. He checked the time and said...

"Let's go to the small supermarket and buy some things!"

Xu Ye glanced at the empty playground and basketball court, but didn't have any particular thoughts.

I didn't like sports when I was in high school, otherwise I wouldn't have been a little chubby.

There's a lot of resentment towards the playground—getting up early every day for morning exercises is really painful.

"Let's go!"

Chen Chen glanced at the playground and headed towards the small supermarket first.

He knew that place all too well.

Chen Chen made many contributions during his school years.

After all, money is no object!
"By the way, do you know who owns the small supermarket?"

Zhang Guicheng turned his gaze away from the playground with some regret, quickened his pace to catch up, and said mysteriously.

"The principal's brother-in-law!" Chen Chen said casually.

"How did you know?" Zhang Guicheng asked, somewhat curious.

"You already know, is it strange that I know?" Chen Chen had an expression that said, "I know everything."

"Anyone who can open a small supermarket or shop on campus has connections with the school leaders," Xu Ye said casually.

Don't underestimate this small supermarket. Considering that there are seven or eight thousand students at No. 1 High School, most of whom live on campus, the potential profits are self-evident.

In his previous life, Xu Ye had seen a news report that the lease of a small school supermarket could be sold for several million yuan over three years.

However, the small supermarket at their school is not bad; the prices are not outrageous and are about the same as outside.

"get out of class is over, let's hurry!"

Just then, the bell rang, signaling the end of get out of class, and Xu Ye hurriedly urged everyone to hurry up.

Before long, this small supermarket will be packed with students coming to "hunt for food".

After all, high school students' stomachs are really good at digesting food. The food they eat at night is completely digested after they finish their evening self-study.

Xu Ye vividly remembers that feeling: he was so hungry at night that he couldn't sleep, and he felt like biting the blanket.

"I'll pay later, so don't try to steal it from me!" Zhang Guicheng emphasized first.

Chen Chen paid the bill first during the meal, so we can't let him do it again this time.

As for Xu Ye, he's a "guest" today, so we can't let him pay.

Besides, the two bottles of Moutai that Xu Ye bought were much more expensive than eating out or buying other things.

"Okay, you pay!"

Chen Chen didn't try to take it from him.

Between friends, this one time won't make a difference.

"Okay, you come here!" Xu Ye said helplessly when he saw him looking at him.

After all, this time it was mainly him who went to visit, and the two of them had already gone before.

However, Xu Ye couldn't refuse Zhang Guicheng's request.

The layout of the small supermarket hadn't changed much in the years since they last visited, and the three of them quickly and familiarly finished shopping.

It's basically just milk and fruit, since it's a small campus supermarket catering to students, and there aren't any expensive gifts.

"Did the old teacher move?"

Xu Ye carried a box of milk and looked towards the teachers' family quarters to the east.

"no!"

Zhang Guicheng shook his head. "I heard the school is going to build a new residential area for families. I wonder if our old teacher will buy one."

"Ugh!"

Chen Chen sighed.

Let alone in this day and age, even in a few years, there will be countless cases of families being wiped out by a serious illness.

The old man's family is still good; some people who get serious illnesses often just give up treatment and wait to die.

"Let's go!"

Xu Ye walked at the very front.

Xu Ye had traveled the road to Lao Ban's house many times, so he didn't need them to lead the way.

The two followed, but lost all interest in talking.

"Knock knock knock!"

Building 3, Unit 3, Room 302 – Xu Ye knocked on that familiar door.

"Here, who is it?"

Soon, a familiar voice came from inside the house.

The old teacher's wife is also their history teacher in the first year of high school; she is both a teacher's wife and a teacher.

"what?"

Before Xu Ye and the others could reply, the door was opened, and He Yan, whose eyes had a few more wrinkles, was somewhat surprised to see the three people in the doorway.

"Teacher He, I am Xu Ye!"

Seeing the familiar face, Xu Ye felt a warmth in his heart and greeted her with a smile.

"Xu, Xu Ye, when did you get back?" He Yan recognized him now and was a little surprised. Then she saw the two people next to her and said, "Chen Chen, Zhang Guicheng, you're here too."

"Come in, come in and have a seat!"

With a look of surprise, Teacher He opened the door, turned to the side and greeted him warmly, his gaze fixed more on Xu Ye.

"Thank you, Teacher He!"

Chen Chen and Zhang Guicheng went inside as they talked.

"He's lost weight and looks even more handsome!"

Teacher He held Xu Ye's hand affectionately, looked him over carefully, and said with some pity.

Xu Ye was not only the pride of the couple, but what happened later made them feel even more affection for him.

Although Xu Ye had never returned to visit them after graduation, the two knew about Xu Ye's inner turmoil and felt no resentment whatsoever, but rather worry and pity.

Fortunately, Xu Ye's subsequent development put their minds at ease.

"Teacher, you've lost weight too!" Xu Ye said, somewhat moved.

Humans aren't plants or trees; how could they be without feelings? During that time, the old couple truly cared for him like their own son.

It can be said that without their meticulous care and patient guidance, it would have been almost impossible for the original owner to get into Qinghua University.

After all, such a sudden and drastic change would have a huge impact on one's studies and life.

"Have it?"

"Teacher, do I look better now?"

He casually wiped away a tear from the corner of his eye, quickly changed his mood, and said with a smile.

Clearly, she was afraid that Xu Ye would be reminded of the past and it would affect his mood.

Having finally overcome this difficult period, Teacher He naturally doesn't want Xu Ye to be affected in any further.

"Teacher is always so young and beautiful!" Xu Ye quickly said.

Teacher He was still so thoughtful, which moved Xu Ye even more.

How fortunate he was to have two teachers who treated him so well.

"Good, you've become more articulate!" Teacher He pulled Xu Ye by the hand and led him into the house. "You should always be like this from now on, understand?"

"Teacher, I'm alright now, thank you!" Xu Ye said earnestly.

He knew that Teacher He had always been worried about him. Even though the original owner of this body had never come back to visit them, Teacher He would often call to comfort him.

It can be said that during the time when Xu Ye's parents passed away, Teacher He was both a teacher and a mother to her.

Unfortunately, even when Xu Ye transmigrated, the original owner of the body had not completely escaped that shadow.

"Teacher, we can do it ourselves!"

Zhang Guicheng snatched the kettle, "You and Xu Ye haven't seen each other for so long, you must have a lot to talk about. I'll go boil some water!"

"I'll go wash the fruit!" Chen Chen said.

"You're all good kids!" Teacher He said with a helpless smile. "By the way, Old Tao probably doesn't know you're here yet!"

"I didn't go over to bother our teacher before evening self-study was over!" Xu Ye explained.

"Look at you guys, launching a surprise attack! I'm calling Lao Tao right now and telling him to come back right away," Teacher He complained.

"It's alright, no rush!" Xu Ye said with a smile.

“That won’t do. You know he might not be back for half an hour if we don’t call him.” Teacher He got up to make the call.

"Our teacher is still as responsible as ever!" Xu Ye said with some emotion.

In the past, after evening self-study, the teacher would either continue tutoring students in the classroom for a while or grade papers in the office; they rarely went straight home.

"Mom, who's here?"

At that moment, the door to the second bedroom opened, and a crisp sound rang out.

"Linlin, look who's here!" Teacher He asked with a smile, keeping everyone in suspense.

"Who?"

Tao Linlin walked over with some curiosity.

"Brother Ye? Brother Ye! It really is you!"

When Tao Linlin clearly saw the person sitting upright on the sofa, smiling at her, she looked on incredulously.

"Linlin, it's been a long time. Did you miss me?" Xu Ye said with a smile as he stood up.

As he spoke, Xu Ye had already carefully examined Tao Linlin.

Her short hair that didn't reach her shoulders, and the faint scars visible between her hairlines, indicated that she had indeed undergone craniotomy.

However, because it is benign, the person is currently in very good condition.

"Of course I want to!"

Tao Linlin rushed over and said excitedly.

It's clear that she and Xu Ye have a very good relationship.

"She's gotten taller and prettier!"

Looking at the beautiful girl who almost bumped into him, Xu Ye sighed with emotion.

When I first met Tao Linlin, she was still a primary school student; now she's grown into a beautiful young woman. (End of Chapter)