1985, the year of the great writer, began with Infernal Affairs!

Xie Lu pushed open the door and saw three people sitting in the room: Chen Xiangdong was sitting on his bed, Zhou Wenbin was sitting at his desk, and Chu Yunfei was leaning against the wall by the door. The three people, six eyes, were all staring at him.

The atmosphere was a bit off.

"What's wrong?" Xie Lu asked proactively.

Chu Yunfei spoke first, his tone serious: "Fourth brother, we need to interrogate you."

"What are you going to interrogate me for?" Attorney Xie walked to his seat and sat down.

Chen Xiangdong continued, "What exactly is your relationship with Zhao Wanwan?"

Attorney Xie understood.

These three people's gossip instincts were ignited.

Xie Lu shrugged, giving a normal answer that satisfied their gossip: "We're classmates, high school classmates, from the same county."

"Is it really that simple?" Chu Yunfei was skeptical of Xie Lu's answer. "They came all the way from East China Normal University to see you, even bringing you chili sauce, and you're telling us they're just classmates?"

"They really are classmates, classmates with whom I have a good relationship."

"How good is it?" Zhou Wenbin asked hesitantly as he leaned closer.

"It's more like being closer than just friends, what the hell are you all thinking?"

Chen Xiangdong stared at him for a few seconds, then shook his head: "Fourth brother, don't try to fool us. We've all been through this before. We can tell that the way that girl looked at you was unusual."

"That's right, who am I, Chu Yunfei? A seasoned player in the dating scene! I can tell at a glance whether a girl likes you or not."

Zhao Wanwan definitely has feelings for you.

Xie Lu was both amused and exasperated: "Don't make wild guesses, we really are classmates."

Chen Xiangdong spoke up, "Even if we're classmates now, what about in the future?"

Fourth brother, let me tell you, that girl is so good to you, you can't let her down.

We Northeastern men are all about practicality.

If you like someone, you like them; if you don't, don't force them.

Zhou Wenbin nodded in agreement: "That's right, Attorney Xie, you should treat him well."

Looking at his three serious roommates, Xie Lu felt both warm and amused.

Xie Lu knew that the three of them meant well, and he also knew Zhao Wanwan's thoughts: "I understand, I will handle it properly."

"That's more like it." Chu Yunfei was satisfied. "Alright, the interrogation is over. Fourth brother, go get me a glass of water. I'm so thirsty from interrogating you."

Xie Lu rolled his eyes at him, but still got up to pour water.

The four chatted for a while longer, then washed up and went to bed for a nap.

The next day, the dormitory building became lively as soon as it was light.

Today we're electing class committee members.

When Xie was shaken awake by Chen Xiangdong, it was only 6:30.

The sky outside the window was just beginning to lighten, and I could hear people walking in the corridor.

"Get up, get up! We'll meet at 7:30, don't be late."

The four of them got up, washed, and tidied themselves up.

I left the dormitory at 7:20.

The classroom was the same one as yesterday. When they arrived, there were already quite a few people there. Everyone looked more energetic than yesterday, their clothes were neater, and their hair was combed more sleekly.

Wang Zhiguo was standing on the podium, tidying up his things. When he saw them come in, he nodded.

At 7:30, everyone was present.

Wang Zhiguo cleared his throat: "Classmates, today we are going to elect class officers."

University class officers are different from high school officers; their main role is to serve the class and assist teachers. We encourage everyone to actively participate.

He took out a piece of paper: "Let's elect a class monitor first. Anyone want to volunteer?"

The classroom was silent for a few seconds.

Then, a girl in the front row stood up.

"Teacher Wang, I want to give it a try."

The girl was of medium height, with her hair in a ponytail, wearing a white shirt and dark blue trousers. She had a round face, big eyes, and looked very energetic.

Xie Lu knew her.

Li Shu was their class monitor in their previous life.

Good grades, generous personality, and efficient in handling affairs.

Later, he became a teacher and worked there until his retirement.

Many of Xie Lu's classmates became teachers, which was a common profession for college graduates in that era.

"Okay, Li Shu. Is anyone else here?"

After waiting a while longer, no one raised their hand again.

In his previous life, Xie Lu did not participate in the election for class officer, and he will not do so in this life either.

He himself doesn't like trouble, and being a class monitor is a troublesome thing in itself.

"Then let's decide on Li Shu first," Wang Zhiguo wrote on the paper. "Next is the Youth League branch secretary. This position is quite important; it requires progressive thinking, organizational skills, and anyone willing to volunteer?"

Chu Yunfei stood up.

"Teacher Wang, I want to give it a try."

Wang Zhiguo glanced at him and nodded: "Chu Yunfei, is there anyone else?"

Several other students competed for the position of Youth League branch secretary, but they were no match for Chu Yunfei. After all, Chu Yunfei came from a high-ranking family and had received a different upbringing than the others.

Chu Yunfei's family didn't have many other requirements for him in college, but he was required to compete for the position of Youth League Secretary.

Although Chu Yunfei didn't like the atmosphere at home and didn't like politics, he didn't dare to go against his family's wishes right now.

"Okay, then Chu Yunfei will temporarily serve as the branch secretary." Wang Zhiguo noted it down.

Next, we selected the study committee member, the life committee member, and the arts and culture committee member. All of them volunteered, and the positions were decided without any competition.

The whole process was quick, ending in less than half an hour.

Wang Zhiguo read the selected list aloud, then said, "The class officers are decided. I hope everyone will cooperate with their work. Meeting adjourned."

The students left the classroom one after another.

Chu Yunfei was very proud of himself, and he walked with a swagger.

"How's it going? I've become the Youth League branch secretary."

Chu Yunfei, as always, boasted to Xie Lu and the other two.

Congratulations!

However, Chu Yunfei's joyful expression quickly disappeared, and he lowered his voice to complain to Xie Lu: "It's my family's requirement. My dad said I need to get a position in college so that I can be better positioned in the future."

Xie Lu nodded without saying anything.

He knew that Chu Yunfei's family had connections, and the road ahead had already been paved; it was just a matter of whether Chu Yunfei was willing to follow it.

Sometimes, the starting differences between people are incomparable.

Wuchang Railway Station.

The train slowly pulled into the station.

He Chongshan sat on his sleeper berth, watching the platform outside the window get closer and closer.

He rubbed his aching lower back and then his stiff legs.

After sitting on the train for a whole day and night, my bones feel like they're about to fall apart.

On the opposite bunk, He Jinqiu had already packed her luggage.

She was in high spirits, with an excited expression on her face and bright, sparkling eyes.

"Dad, we've arrived!"

"Okay, we've arrived." He Chongshan slowly stood up and took his luggage from the luggage rack.

The train stopped.

The father and daughter got off the train with the flow of people and walked out of the station.

The square in front of the station was bustling with people.

People were there to pick them up, to see them off, and to carry large and small bags.

The loudspeaker broadcast train information, its sound appearing and disappearing amidst the cacophony of voices.

He Jinqiu took a deep breath: "This is Wuhan."

"Okay, let's find a place to stay and rest first, then we'll go to Wuhan University tomorrow."

"Why tomorrow? Let's go today, we're already here anyway."

He Chongshan rubbed his lower back, indicating that he couldn't hold on any longer: "Your father needs to rest. These old bones of mine can't take any more of this."