Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 319 Level 3 Member
Friday night.

The back gate of Harbin Institute of Technology.

A little boy with a bowl cut hesitated before pushing open the glass door.

The melodious blues music gradually became clearer, and the slender bartender gently wiped the glasses behind the bar. The retro decor made everything look dim and nostalgic.

"Hello. Is this the Mist Tavern?"

Han Qi turned around and smiled, "This place is not open to the public, but if you're here to see that person, that's a different story."

The boy with the bowl cut looked inside and saw a tall figure already waiting in the corner for a long time.

He walked to the table and hesitated before asking, "Hello. Are you the president of Pi?"

When Zhai Da looked up, Liu Hanlin was completely stunned.

"It really is you! Professor Zhai Da?!"

He wasn't from Harbin Institute of Technology. There were rumors that the president of this strange club was a very powerful figure.

Wow, that's incredible!

He thought being the student council president was the coolest thing ever!
"Teacher Zhai, I'm a fan of your books!"

Zhai Da smiled and said, "Please sit down. Liu Hanlin, right? You are younger than I expected."

The other party had already written the basic information in the manuscript, but he was still very surprised when he met him in person.

Liu Hanlin, a member of the Donglin Party, was a biological genius. Judging from the content of his manuscripts, he leaned towards microbiology, but other areas cannot be ruled out.

He is only 16 years old this year, but he is already a freshman in college because he skipped three grades in elementary and junior high school.

In addition, he is thin and small; people would believe he is a junior high school student, let alone a high school student.

It's worth mentioning here that skipping grades means being far ahead of your peers at a certain stage, but it's not necessarily a good choice as it can significantly impact the continuity of education and growth.

It may seem like you have an extra year compared to others, but in reality, you have a year less.

Liu Hanlin seems to be a typical negative example. He skipped three grades in elementary and junior high school, and in high school he was classmates with a group of older brothers and sisters who were three years older than him. Even if he was not bullied, it was not easy for him to build interpersonal relationships. In addition, he lacked the accumulation of knowledge due to missing a few years of schooling, so his grades were no longer outstanding. He only got into Donglin University in the college entrance examination.

If things had been done step by step, things would never have turned out this way.

As a result, he was labeled as "just another ordinary person," and his personality became somewhat timid and insecure.

But what God gives us may be buried, but it will never be lost.

Even if he's lost, Zhai Da can be retrieved using cheat codes and continued to be trained.

However, as "π" has grown larger, the old management method of friend gatherings is no longer suitable, so he has been preparing some things and updating some rules in the past two days.

To reiterate, it's unrealistic to "utilize" all the geniuses at this stage. The main goal for the next year or two is to find, absorb, and guide them, while also fostering a sense of belonging and cohesion.

With this goal in mind, special ceremonies, forms, rights, and benefits are all necessary.

After a brief chat, Zhai Da stopped rambling. Maintaining a certain degree of mystery for the newcomer and leaving room for improvement is also an important way to win people over.

He is to meet nine people tonight.

Yes, this event selected nine people at once, and Zhai Da felt that most of the geniuses from universities in Harbin had already been poached.
However, college students are like leeks; they're harvested one crop after another, and new ones keep appearing every year, right? Besides, he'll continue to expand his reach in the future.

Zhai Da snapped his fingers, and a card appeared in his hand—or rather, a metal card.

Smiling, she gently pushed two fingers towards Liu Hanlin.

This is a beautifully crafted metal card with a frosted, embossed texture on the front and a stylish logo.
It appears to be a distorted version of "π" and "C".

"πCLUB," Liu Hanlin thought to himself.
The back features a triangle outlined in metal lines and a ten-digit serial number, clearly indicating that each card is different.

There seems to be a blank space in the lower right corner, which appears to be a place for a signature. However, the smooth brass color should not easily leave any marks, and ordinary ink would probably rub it off easily.

This exquisite card serves as "π's" new identity document and also as a membership card for the Misty Tavern.

In Zhai Da's new plan, the ever-growing number of "π" figures will be handled in tiers, identified by the number of lines in a geometric polygon.

Level 1 Member: The symbol is a horizontal line, like an unopened eye. Currently, the only members are himself and Wu Yue.

If things go well in the future, I want to bring the teachers in too.
Level 2 members: The symbol is a circle, which means a round table. This level is considered the core circle, and the original members are automatically relegated to Level 2.

Level 3 members: The symbol is a triangle. They are newly joined members who do not yet have strong cohesion. All nine members in this case are like this.

In the future, there may be classifications such as fourth-level members and external members, but at this stage, it is unnecessary to make it so complicated. Making it complicated is just self-indulgent.

Zhai Da said softly, "Then congratulations, Liu Hanlin, you have successfully joined 'π'. There are some small member benefits that will be sent to you via email."

Including five "Mist Taverns" located in different areas throughout Harbin, they serve members only and do not charge any fees.

What Wu Yue and I initially created as a cover has unexpectedly become an important symbol of "π".

In addition, Zhai Da has set up a contact person, bartender Han Qi, who will handle all members' inquiries. In addition to inquiries and applications for the π scholarship, necessary assistance can also be provided if there are any difficulties in life.

Most of these members are "students" with limited personal abilities and intellectual maturity.

Zhai Da is backed by a large company with hundreds of employees and relatively ample financial resources.
And there's the only Angkor Wat in Harbin.

Many things don't necessarily require your own intervention. When faced with big troubles, offering appropriate advice from an adult perspective can be a great help.

For example: Call the police quickly!
Or perhaps offer assistance with small tasks like providing a lawyer's help or calling a car during school breaks.

There are no hard and fast rules in this regard, but "π" will also be used to measure whether it is worthwhile.

The extent to which this opening can be achieved depends on Zhai Da and the future potential of "π".

If someone doesn't understand the consequences, they can be removed from the list.

The world is not lacking in geniuses, and neither is Zhai Da. What he lacks are suitable geniuses who can be of assistance.

The specific details will be in the email; it's more detailed and official there.

As for now
Zhai Da smiled and said, "Starting from Level 3 members, everyone can have a code name. Do you have any thoughts on that?"

"Code name?!"

Liu Hanlin's hands trembled slightly, but not from fear.

Environment, role, organization, rules, and the recognition of one's "uniqueness".

The biological genius's emotions were gradually stirred, causing his adrenaline to surge.

There's even background music in the tavern!

In an instant, the plots of the anime I usually watch flashed through my mind.

After a moment, Liu Hanlin looked up and said, "Is the code name 'Master of Fungi' acceptable?"

Zhai Da grinned: "That's a bit too abstract. I suggest you be more practical, otherwise you'll be the one feeling awkward at future gatherings."

Is this a sign of insecurity? Or is it just a hidden passion?
Why don't you call yourself "King of Mushrooms"?

Liu Hanlin scratched his head awkwardly, and finally said, "Then...the trainer."

Zhai Da thought it didn't sound very good, but he nodded anyway.

With a snap of his fingers, a simple carving tool appeared in his hand.

To Liu Hanlin's astonishment, without the need for instruments or calibration, the words "Cultivator" were engraved by hand on the back of the card.

The handwriting is neat and precise, with no regrets after each stroke.

Even the font is Song typeface.
Zhai Da blew away the metal shavings and handed the card back to the other party:
"Well then, welcome to 'π'."

“Cultivator”.

(End of this chapter)