Rekindling the Youthful Era

Chapter 701 Xu Youyu also wants to exercise?
A college class usually consists of two consecutive classes, each lasting 45 minutes, for a total of one and a half hours.

Some teachers will teach two classes consecutively in one go without taking a break during the ten-minute break in between.

However, Xu Rongsheng is old and doesn't care much about the teaching speed, so when he heard the bell for the end of get out of class, he said he wanted to take a break and picked up the cup to take a sip of tea.

The students also relaxed and many of them got up to go to the toilet.

At Xu Rongsheng's eye signal, Li Luo stood up and followed him out of the classroom. He stopped only when he reached the corner of the corridor and saw Xu Rongsheng.

"How do you feel?" Xu Rongsheng asked Li Luo with a smile.

"Uncle Xu, you didn't come here just to see me make a fool of myself, did you?" Li Luo said helplessly, "Do you really want me to go up and talk about the content of the subsequent courses?"

"How can this be considered embarrassing?" Xu Rongsheng said with a smile, "Many of the things I said in class were sincere."

"As a genre of literature that has grown up in the new era of the Internet, online literature has been able to exert such a huge literary influence in China. It is definitely worth studying."

"For example, I recently figured out some things, some of which were the conclusions I came to after reading your book."

“I think it’s quite interesting.”

"Oh?" Li Luo raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect Xu Rongsheng to be serious and not just playing around. "Uncle Xu, do you have any new discoveries?"

"Take your new book, The Night Patrol of Daqian, for example." Xu Rongsheng laughed, "In the past few years, I have studied online literature from 10 years ago, especially those of the early types, and I found something very interesting."

"what?"

"In early online literature, the protagonists often emphasized personal strength," Xu Rongsheng said. "Of course, this is still the case now, but the form has changed."

"The most typical example is the power of the protagonist."

"Whenever it comes to issues of subjectivity such as officialdom or the state, the earlier the protagonists are, the more likely they are to take the path of confronting the authorities."

“Both the author and the readers think this is right.”

"But at this time in your life, it is acceptable for the protagonist to choose to join the official department, or to maintain a certain friendly relationship with the official department."

"For example, your protagonist even joined the Night Watch Department directly under the Emperor."

"According to the readers' thinking in the past, you are just serving the emperor like a dog, but now the readers think it is good to be under a big tree and have a powerful boss to protect you."

"What do you think is the reason?"

"Uh..." Li Luo really didn't think that much about it. "Maybe readers are tired of the old routine, so my choice of joining the official is popular?"

"Maybe." Xu Rongsheng smiled, "But I think this is also related to the growing strength of our country, or it is a reflection of the new generation of readers' increasing trust in the country."

“But there’s another side to this.”

"Previously, online literature emphasized that man can conquer nature, or that young people should not be despised for their poverty, as things may change over time."

"Nowadays, online literature is slowly developing in another direction."

"It seems that personal efforts alone are far from enough. You need to be able to rely on someone powerful, have the support of seniors, and have the power and resources to stand out."

"There are even some online novels that have started to use lying down and being lazy as gimmicks, and no longer portray the kind of protagonists who are proactive and striving to be the best."

"Why do you think this is?"

Li Luo was silent for a moment, feeling that what Xu Rongsheng said made sense.

In his previous life, he simply thought that this was just the changing trends in subject matter, but if it rises to the level of development of the entire social trend, then there is a different explanation.

"Because the domestic economy developed rapidly in the early days, there were endless business opportunities. But now, as it develops, the monopoly of large domestic companies is becoming more and more common, and the upward path for ordinary people is beginning to narrow." Xu Rongsheng said simply, "And the changes in the characters and themes of the protagonists of online novels also reflect the development of the times."

Li Luo was deeply touched by this. He did not expect that when Xu Rongsheng said he wanted to study online literature, he was not just talking about it. He was actually doing in-depth observation and analysis.

"Then Uncle Xu will teach this course..."

"That's probably a small part of the reason," Xu Rongsheng said with a laugh. "As for modern and contemporary literature, we can't just study the same old stuff every year that has been studied countless times."

“You should try to look forward sometimes.”

"I also plan to get in touch with you young people more often and communicate with the young audiences who read online articles. Maybe I can get some inspiration from them."

“In a few years, maybe I can write a book on the development of online literature.”

Li Luo didn't expect Xu Rongsheng to have such interest, and couldn't help but respect him.

"Uncle Xu, if you need anything in this regard, you can always come to me."

"Why do you think I'm telling you so much?" Xu Rongsheng glanced at him. "You know a lot of authors. If I research a book in the future, you can help me contact the author and have a brief chat."

"No problem." Li Luo made an OK gesture, guaranteeing that his father-in-law's research needs would be met.

After a brief exchange, Li Luo took the lead and left to go to the toilet. When he returned to the classroom, Wen Zexuan next to him asked, "Why did Teacher Xu call you?"

"I explained the precautions for get out of class representatives." Li Luo said perfunctorily, and then suddenly thought of something, turned his head and looked at Wen Zexuan, "By the way, you usually work out, right?"

"Yes." Wen Zexuan nodded. "What's wrong? I've been doing military training every day for a while, and now that classes are starting, I must keep exercising."

"Then if you go to the gym, take me with you," said Li Luo.

"Oh? You're going to pick up girls too?"

"I'm just exercising." Li Luo rolled his eyes at him. "People with girlfriends are not like you."

"I have a girlfriend too." Wen Zexuan laughed, "It doesn't prevent me from meeting other girls."

"You are such a scumbag." Cheng Xin next to him shook his head repeatedly.

"Do you want to come with us?" Wen Zexuan put his arm around Cheng Xin's neck and coaxed her, "Go to the gym to meet girls. The girls who can go there usually have good figures. It's nice to just feast your eyes on them."

When Cheng Xin heard this, he was immediately persuaded and showed a hesitant look: "Is the gym very expensive?"

"What are you thinking about?" Wen Zexuan rolled his eyes at him. "You're talking as if we're as rich as Li Luo. If we're going to go, we'll definitely go to the gym on campus."

"Ah? Is there one in school too?"

"Yes, and there are more than one." Wen Zexuan said, "There is a small gym in each of the east and west teaching buildings, and there is also a dedicated fitness center in the north. There is also one in the dormitory building of Zhu Academy, but we can't go there."

"Free?" Cheng Xin asked curiously.

"That's definitely not the case." Wen Zexuan shook his head. "I've checked it out specifically. Only the dormitory building of Zhu College is free for Zhu College students to use."

"The two smaller ones in the teaching building are four yuan per session, while the fitness center is larger and costs five yuan per session. You can get a membership card, which is more economical." "My suggestion is to go to the fitness center. The teaching building is too small to exercise."

"Are you dissatisfied that there are too few people?" Cheng Xin curled his lips.

"I think there are too few girls." Wen Zexuan laughed, "If you find the right target, you can ask the girl to go to the gym in the teaching building. There are fewer people there, which is more convenient for promoting relationships."

"I just want to go to the gym, not to pick up girls." Li Luo said speechlessly, "Is there a private trainer at our school's fitness center that I can hire?"

"I don't know about that." Wen Zexuan shook his head, then said, "Why are you looking for a personal trainer? Why don't you just come to me? I used to hang out at my relative's gym every day, and I know all the moves."

"Is this true? Don't break your practice."

"You look down on me, don't you? I'll show you my muscles when we get back to the dorm, and you'll know."

"That's totally unnecessary."

After chatting for a while, I made an appointment with Wen Zexuan and Cheng Xin to go to the fitness center when we have no classes tomorrow afternoon.

If everything goes well, Li Luo will prepare to make his own fitness plan and put this great cause of strengthening the body on the agenda.

……

After finishing two classes in the morning, I had lunch with my roommate and then attended another class in the afternoon.

Then there are no other classes on Monday.

Bai Haoran went to the library, Cheng Xin was called by the senior in the department to help with something, and Wen Zexuan had an appointment with his girlfriend, so he left immediately.

Li Luo had nothing to do for a moment, so he took out his mobile phone and looked at the WeChat of Ying Chanxi and the other two, thinking about who he should look for.

Open the class schedule for the three people this semester in the memory palace.

Yan Zhusheng has classes in the afternoon and the music conservatory is so far away, so I won’t disturb her.

Although Ying Chanxi didn't have classes, she seemed to be quite busy at the secretariat. During her morning run, she said that she would be busy with Senior Meng this afternoon.

So Li Luo thought about it and decided to send a WeChat message to Xu Youyu.

[Li Luo]: I was bullied by your father this morning. How are you going to compensate me?
【Xu Youyu】：?

[Li Luo]: What does it mean to reply with a question mark? Does it mean you don’t love me anymore?
[Xu Youyu]: I'm in class, okay?

Of course Li Luo knew that she was taking a class, but it was just a trivial course called "Situation and Policy".

[Li Luo]: Your boyfriend's broken heart needs your comfort.

[Xu Youyu]: I am not responsible for comforting broken hearts, I am only responsible for comforting the planes in the sky.

[Li Luo]: Why do you think about this all day? Are you just after my body?
[Xu Youyu]: So how did my dad bully you? Tell me about it.

[Li Luo]: Haha, women, you only know how to change the subject.

[Xu Youyu]: I have already slipped out of the classroom. Where are you? I will go and help you loosen up your muscles.

[Li Luo]: I think we should just study hard. It will be embarrassing if people tell others that we are skipping classes.

[Xu Youyu]: What are you hesitating about? Where are you? Go home?

[Li Luo]: On the east first floor.

[Xu Youyu]: I'm coming over, you think about how to talk.

A few minutes after Li Luo saw the message, he saw Xu Youyu walking in from the gate of the teaching building and immediately saw Li Luo sitting on a chair in the hall.

"What are you doing here?" Xu Youyu walked up to Li Luo with a strange look on his face. "Why are you sending me harassing messages when you have nothing better to do?"

"Don't I miss you?"

"Heh." Xu Youyu leaned close to Li Luo's ear and said, "Then get up and come home with me. I will let you know right away how I covet your body."

"Forget it." Li Luo coughed, then stood up and took Xu Youyu's hand. "I just happened to be free, so why not go and complete the KPI of the External Relations Department?"

"If you want to take me shopping for a date, just tell me." Xu Youyu rolled his eyes at him, then let go of his hand and took the initiative to hug his arm, "Let's go, and by the way, tell me how my dad bullied you."

"It's not really bullying." Li Luo led her out of the teaching building and finally spoke more seriously. "It's just that Uncle Xu forced me to be a class representative. He also said that when I learn something related to online literature in the future, I have to go on stage to share my experience."

"Haha~" Upon hearing this welcome news, Xu Youyu laughed with great joy, "Then you must work hard and don't let my dad down."

"Yes, I think so too." Li Luo nodded vigorously with a serious look on his face. "So I plan to start reading these two high-quality online novels, "The Age of Literature and Art" and "Gu Dao Changqing", from today on, and then I will go on stage to share them with my classmates."

Hearing this, Xu Youyu narrowed his eyes and revealed a very dangerous look: "If you dare to do this kind of thing, just wait to die in bed the next day."

"Why did he die in bed?"

"Girl, I will be merciful and let you have one more pleasure before I die."

Li Luo: “…”

The two men walked out of the West Gate together and headed towards the Times Street across the street. They said a lot of dirty words along the way, and the confrontation was fierce.

I can only say that they are worthy of being driving masters who write online articles.

In addition, both of them knew each other's nature, so they really didn't care about each other when they spoke.

Xu Youyu had no idea what modesty was, and often drove faster than Li Luo.

After arriving at Times Tianjie, the two chatted while shopping, occasionally approaching the waiters and store managers to ask if they were interested in university sponsorship.

They strolled all the way until the evening, and the two had dinner in the restaurant on the fourth floor. After hearing that Li Luo was going to the gym, Xu Youyu actually became interested: "Can I go with you?"

"What are you going to do?" Li Luo looked surprised. "To play the role of salted fish?"

"Who are you looking down on?" Xu Youyu glared at him. "Is it not okay for me to work hard to improve myself?"

"Don't scare me." Li Luo was worried. "If you work out, what will I do in the future?"

"What are you talking about?" Xu Youyu rolled his eyes at him. "I was planning to start working out this semester, okay?"

"speak English."

“Hey…” Xu Youyu’s face fell, and he complained tearfully, “I just heard today that our school’s Sunshine Long-distance Running App will require facial recognition during every run!”

(End of this chapter)