On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

The following day, due to the hot and humid weather, the girls' group also reduced their activities.

Most people stayed in their dorm rooms enjoying the air conditioning.

Everyone went to bed early that day, since the opening ceremony was the next day.

The opening ceremony for new students of Xiangchuan Medical College was held in the largest comprehensive hall on campus.

The morning sunlight streamed through the glass windows high up in the clubhouse, illuminating the densely packed array of new students.

The air was filled with the vibrant energy of young people.

Chen Mo, Su Yuqing, and their roommates followed the flow of people to the eight-year clinical medical school area and sat down.

Looking around, the entire venue was packed, with hundreds of fresh faces displaying curiosity, anticipation, and a touch of bewilderment.

"So many people..." Su Yuqing sighed softly, subconsciously moving closer to Chen Mo.

In such grand settings, being surrounded by familiar people always brings the most peace of mind.

“There are both new and returning students, so naturally there are many.” Chen Mo smiled and glanced around.

He saw Wang Lan looking around excitedly, while Li Zhe had already taken out a small notebook as if preparing to record something. Shen Xinghe sat quietly to the side, his outstanding temperament occasionally attracting the inquisitive gazes of students from other nearby colleges.

In the vicinity, Su Yuqing's roommates—Lin Xiaoxiao, Zhao Ya, and the energetic Zhou Yue—were already seated.

Everyone chatted excitedly.

The ceremony soon began with the solemn playing of the national anthem.

School leaders, representatives of academicians, and representatives of teachers took turns to speak on stage.

The content was nothing more than a welcome speech, an introduction to the school's glorious history and strong capabilities, an explanation of the medical oath of "health is entrusted to us, life is entrusted to us," and high expectations for the new students.

As Chen Mo listened to the impassioned and earnest speech on stage, his state of mind was different from that of most of the freshmen around him.

His ten years as a criminal investigator gave him a deeper and even more profound understanding of "life" and "responsibility".

Choosing medicine wasn't just about getting closer to Su Yuqing; he also hoped that he could lend a helping hand to his future family members if they needed it.

He glanced at Su Yuqing beside him. Su Yuqing listened intently, her eyes clear, as if she was also thinking about her mother's illness and her responsibilities as a doctor.

She initially thought she was only studying medicine to help her mother with her illness, but later she thought about other families in similar situations.

Mental illnesses are often more terrifying than other diseases; when one person falls ill, it can destroy the entire family's ecosystem.

Saving one person is saving a whole family.

This responsibility is extremely profound!
The student representative who took the stage to speak was a girl from the south. She had excellent grades and excellent speaking skills. She confidently and calmly described her aspirations for the future, which drew rounds of applause from the audience.

"Wow, impressive," Wang Lan muttered to herself. "That aura."

"I heard she's a 'hidden student' in the college entrance exam (her grades are so outstanding that her ranking is hidden to protect her), and several top universities are vying for her," Zhou Yue added in a low voice, sharing the news she'd heard from somewhere.

However, given that she comes from a wealthy family, it's normal that she possesses information beyond that of ordinary people.

Upon hearing this, Shen Xinghe merely raised an eyebrow slightly, remaining noncommittal.

Chen Mo noticed that Su Yuqing was also listening with admiration. He gently squeezed her hand and chuckled softly, "You won't be any worse than her if you go up there." Su Yuqing blushed and gently pinched his palm, "Don't talk nonsense."

The opening ceremony soon came to a close amidst the rousing school song.

The freshmen poured out of the gymnasium from all the exits like a tide, and the noise instantly filled the entire space.

"Finally it's over, my butt is numb from sitting so long." Wang Lan stretched out her arms exaggeratedly.

"What's the next step?" Li Zhe looked at Chen Mo and Su Yuqing, clearly regarding the couple as the core liaisons for the event.

Zhou Yue had already pulled Lin Xiaoxiao and Zhao Ya over, her voice preceding her arrival: "Comrades! To celebrate the official start of our university life, let's have another meal together! Hot pot for lunch! I've already made a reservation!"

Her enthusiasm was infectious, and Wang Lan responded enthusiastically: "Great! I've been waiting for you to say that! I got up too early this morning, and my stomach has been growling for ages! Let's split the bill this time."

"Okay," Zhou Yue thought for a moment and didn't refuse.

After all, it doesn't matter that she has money, but she is also very sensitive and will consider the feelings and thoughts of boys. Boys always have their stubborn pride.

Chen Mo and Su Yuqing exchanged a smile, naturally having no objections.

The others nodded slightly in agreement.

The hot pot restaurant that Zhou Yue booked was located on the back street of the school. It was decorated in a lively style and full of local flavor. Today, after the opening ceremony, it wasn't just them who thought of having a meal together at the restaurant. At this moment, the restaurant was almost full of freshmen who had also come to have a meal together.

After all, the more people get together, the faster strangers can become acquaintances.

Simply living in the same dormitory room every day is not enough.

Sometimes, if you see each other all the time but don't deepen your connection, you'll become increasingly estranged and feel awkward around each other.

Eight people were put together to form a large table, and the atmosphere instantly became lively.

The hot pot broth was boiling, the red oil was bubbling, and the mushroom soup was delicious. Soon, all kinds of dishes were laid out on the table.

"Come on, come on, don't be shy! The meat's in!" Zhou Yue acted like a true hostess, enthusiastically arranging things. "Fill up all the drinks! Let's celebrate our reunion and the start of the new semester!"

Laughter immediately erupted.

Young people's feelings develop quickly. After two meals together, a few plates of meat, and a few drinks, everyone's relationship becomes closer and closer.

In terms of how boys and girls address each other, they have gradually started to use shorter or more intimate terms.

Wang Lan has a forthright personality and can always have lively conversations with Zhou Yue and Lin Xiaoxiao.

Although Li Zhe is somewhat introverted, he can still chat about related topics when girls take the initiative to strike up a conversation.

Shen Xinghe has a strong presence, but he is more used to observing. When he occasionally speaks, it always sparks a small discussion on set—especially when he mentions interesting anecdotes from the filming, everyone shows great interest.

Chen Mo and Su Yuqing sat together, occasionally talking in hushed tones, but mostly watching the lively scene before them with smiles.

Chen Mo would naturally blanch the vegetables Su Yuqing liked, drain the chili oil, and then put them into her bowl.

Lin Xiaoxiao noticed this subtle thoughtfulness. She realized that during the meal, Chen Mo spent most of his time taking care of Su Yuqing's food and drink, while he himself didn't seem to care much. Su Yuqing was also looking after his food and drink; both of them were subconsciously trying to consider the other's needs. Seeing this, she immediately teased loudly, "Wow! You two are so considerate of each other! You put food on her plate, she puts it on yours, think about how others feel! I didn't even put any vinegar in my food, and it all tastes sour!" (End of Chapter)