Seriously, sir? You can even pursue a professor?

School supermarket.

Tang Rui pushed the shopping cart, lazily following beside Ruan Hongzhuang, her gaze aimlessly sweeping over the shelves on both sides.

As the two walked into the household goods section, Ruan Hongzhuang suddenly stopped.

Tang Rui followed her gaze and saw a row of men's slippers on the shelf, in dark blue and gray-black, with simple and elegant designs.

Ruan Hongzhuang reached out, took a pair of dark blue shoes, and put them in her shopping cart.

"Hongzhuang, why did you buy men's slippers?" she asked Ruan Hongzhuang.

"Your brother always comes to me with questions."

"Oh." Tang Rui looked away, not giving it much thought.

My younger brother loves to study, which is a good thing.

After leaving the supermarket, the two carried their belongings back to the teachers' apartment.

After entering the house and changing into slippers, she was about to walk further inside when she suddenly noticed a large doll on the bedside table not far away.

It was a plush toy shaped like a deer, with soft fur and light brown antlers. It looked cute and adorable.

Tang Rui's eyes lit up, and she quickly walked over, picked up the little deer, and weighed it in her hands. "Wow, so cute! When did you buy it, Hongzhuang?"

Ruan Hongzhuang has been staying at her house most of the time; she hasn't been to her best friend's apartment for a long time.

As Ruan Hongzhuang was changing her shoes, she looked up at the deer plush toy in Tang Rui's arms and casually said, "It was a free gift during a mall promotion."

"Oh, which mall is it? Are there any promotions still running?"

"That's all."

"Okay." Tang Rui patted the deer's head. "So cute."

In the boys' dormitory, Zhang Dayong rolled up his faded sleeves, grabbed a broom from the corner and started sweeping the floor. His movements were quick and efficient, clearly indicating that he did this often.

Tang Zheng and Zhou Ze each took a basin and a mop to the water room.

Soon, the two returned to their dormitory and got busy.

Lin Zixuan stood there blankly, "Um..."

Tang Zheng handed over the washed rag.

Lin Zixuan paused for a moment, took the rag, went to the table, and clumsily began to wipe.

The four of them worked for almost an hour.

Lin Zixuan sat down in the chair, let out a long sigh, and looked at the clean and tidy dormitory. Suddenly, he felt a strange feeling.

This was the first time he had done something like this, and it felt... pretty good.

"Are you guys hungry? There's a pretty good private restaurant near the school, let's go try it, it's on me," Lin Zixuan suggested, looking at his roommates.

Zhang Dayong looked at Lin Zixuan and said, "That won't do. We have to split the bill. I can't let you spend all the money."

"It's nothing, it's just a meal." Lin Zixuan waved his hand dismissively, "It's not enough for me..."

"Let's go to the cafeteria and see how it tastes," Tang Zheng interrupted Lin Zixuan.

Zhou Ze raised his hand. "I agree. This is where we'll solve our food and clothing problems for the next few years. We need to investigate it carefully."

Lin Zixuan glanced at it, nodded, and said, "Okay."

The four of them tidied up quickly, locked the dormitory door, and went downstairs together.

In the evening, a gentle breeze rustled through the campus, and new students and their parents came and went, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.

As Zhou Ze walked, he looked around and remarked, "There are quite a lot of girls in our school."

Lin Zixuan glanced at him and said, "Don't look around, or someone might come and beat you up."

"Hit me?" Zhou Ze pushed up his glasses. "With my looks, I'd only make their hearts flutter. Why would they bear to hit me?"

Lin Zixuan felt disgusted and gave him a look that she couldn't stand. "Whether they hit you or not, you don't know, but I really want to hit you."

"I'm warning you, don't make any rash moves." Zhou Ze placed his hands in front of his chest, looking at Lin Zixuan warily. "I've been trained."

"What have you practiced?" Lin Zixuan asked curiously, looking at his posture.

"I've practiced faking accidents. If you dare touch me, I'll just lie down and extort money from you. Anyway, you're rich," Zhou Ze said seriously.

Lin Zixuan: "..."

"I'll pay for it. Who will beat this bastard up for me?"

Zhang Dayong quickly said, "You can't fight, or you'll be expelled from school."

"It's nothing, they're just joking," Tang Zheng said, patting him on the shoulder.

"Oh." Zhang Dayong looked at them and nodded.

The cafeteria is not far from the dormitory; it's only a five- or six-minute walk away.

It was lunchtime, and the cafeteria was crowded with people. Long queues formed in front of each window, and the air was filled with the aroma of food.

Looking at the crowd, Zhou Ze remarked, "So many people."

"This is how it is for new student registration," Tang Zheng said, glancing at the various windows. "It'll be fine in a few days."

The four of them split up and went to queue up for food.

Tang Zheng stood in front of a relatively less crowded window, glanced at the menu, and randomly picked out two dishes.

He took his tray and found a seat by the window. Soon, Zhou Ze and the others also came over with their trays.

"Damn, the food in this cafeteria is really cheap." Zhou Ze put his tray on the table and plopped down. "A serving of braised pork is only three yuan, which is much cheaper than the cafeteria food in my high school."

Lin Zixuan looked at the food on his plate, picked up a piece, took a bite, and frowned slightly. "The taste is so-so."

"You should be content," Zhou Ze said, picking up a piece of food with his chopsticks. "This is already very good; it tastes even better than my mom's cooking."

Zhang Dayong ate his meal with gusto, nodding repeatedly, "I think it's pretty delicious."

The four of them, having eaten and drunk their fill, leisurely walked out of the cafeteria.

The evening breeze was gentler, and the sky was tinged with a pale pink sunset.

As soon as I reached the main entrance of the cafeteria, four girls walked towards me.

"Tang Zheng." Lin Luoxi stopped and greeted him.

"Hmm." Tang Zheng nodded, without saying anything more or showing any extra expression.

Lin Luoxi's expression froze for a moment, and her right hand unconsciously clenched.

"I'm going to eat now. Contact me when you have time."

"Okay." Tang Zheng said, and left without lingering.

Lin Luoxi stood there, glancing at his departing figure, a hint of something indescribable flashing in her eyes.

Her roommate leaned over and said, "Luo Xi, is that your friend? He's so handsome."

"Um... a high school classmate." Lin Luoxi smiled somewhat reluctantly and replied.

the other side.

"Who is this?" Zhou Ze asked impatiently as they walked a short distance away, while Lin Zixuan and Zhang Dayong, who were standing nearby, also cast curious glances.

"High school classmate."

"Just high school classmates? I have a feeling there's more to you two than meets the eye. Could this be the person you like?"

As Zhou Ze spoke, he imagined a dramatic love story unfolding, a tale of unrequited love, love turning into hate, and a complex entanglement of love and hate.

"He's just a regular high school classmate," Tang Zheng said, without offering further explanation.

"Oh." Zhou Ze nodded without asking any further questions.

The four strolled leisurely along the tree-lined paths of the campus. The setting sun cast long shadows of the leaves, and the evening breeze carried the crispness of early autumn, blowing away the daytime heat.

Zhou Ze looked around the whole way, sometimes pointing to the basketball court in the distance and saying he wanted to go and practice his skills, and sometimes staring at the club posters on the bulletin board with his eyes shining. Lin Zixuan occasionally teased him, while Zhang Dayong smiled and agreed with him.

Tang Zheng walked at the very edge, his mind at peace and relaxed. His university life in his previous life had been rather hectic, but this time, he would walk slowly and savor the experience.

After wandering around for about twenty minutes, the four of them checked the time and realized that the class meeting was about to start. So they turned around and headed towards the classroom of the freshmen class. Along the way, they encountered many classmates from the same major, walking in twos and threes. The atmosphere was lively and youthful everywhere.

When I arrived at the classroom door, there were already quite a few people sitting inside. The desks and chairs were arranged neatly, and the words "Welcome New Students" were written in neat handwriting on the blackboard.

The four of them found seats in the back row near the aisle. Zhou Ze was still bickering with Lin Zixuan in a low voice. The classroom was filled with the curiosity and excitement of the new students.

As it approached seven o'clock, the front door of the classroom was pushed open, and a tall and beautiful figure walked in.

The person who arrived was dressed in simple casual clothes, with her long hair tied into a neat ponytail at the back of her head, revealing her smooth forehead and beautiful features.

She carried a folder in her hand, walked briskly, and wore a perfectly timed smile, appearing both capable and approachable.

Tang Zheng watched quietly, a barely perceptible smile curving his lips. Although he already knew who the counselor was, he still felt like laughing.

He simply couldn't reconcile this capable and beautiful counselor with his unkempt older sister who spent all day lounging on the sofa and occasionally picking her toes.

That's right, his tutor is his older sister Tang Rui. As for why his older sister was able to become his tutor "by such coincidence", it must be because her good friend Professor Ruan put in a lot of effort.

Don't underestimate Aunt Ruan just because she's only an associate professor. When you consider her age, it's quite alarming. Not just at Han University, but even in the whole country, there are probably very few associate professors this young.

Moreover, Aunt Ruan's grandfather was the former president of Han University, so handling this matter would be a piece of cake for him.

However, her sister's counselor had nothing to do with Aunt Ruan. Despite her sister's cheerful and carefree demeanor, she was a genuine runner-up in the college entrance examination and was an outstanding student at Han University, even winning a national scholarship.

If I had the inclination, I could easily become a university lecturer, if not a professor, by taking some further studies and raising my academic qualifications.

As Tang Rui entered, the classroom instantly fell silent, and everyone's attention was focused on the podium. This counselor was so young and beautiful.

Tang Rui placed her things on the lectern, her gaze casually sweeping across the classroom before landing precisely on Tang Zheng in the back row. A mischievous glint flashed in her eyes, but she spoke in a serious tone: "Alright, students, quiet down. I am your counselor, Tang Rui. I will be with you for the next four years."

As she spoke, she picked up a piece of chalk, turned around, and wrote her name on the podium. Her handwriting was neat and beautiful.

After writing her name, Tang Rui turned around with a smile on her face. "Let me just say that I'm not much older than you, so don't be too formal. You can call me Teacher Tang or Sister Rui."

"Okay, Sister Rui!" a boy shouted from below the stage, and several other boys followed suit, as did some girls.

Clearly, the students were very happy to have such a beautiful older sister as their counselor.

"Our counselor is so beautiful and so young. I wonder if she has any male friends..." Zhou Ze said softly, looking at Tang Rui on the podium.

"Hiss... Why did you hit me?" Zhou Ze turned to look at Tang Zheng.

"That's my sister," Tang Zheng said casually, glancing at him.

"Your sister?"

"My name is Tang Zheng, and her name is Tang Rui. Is there a problem?"

A look of surprise appeared on Zhou Ze's face. "My older sister?"

"Um."

Tang Rui picked up the list on the podium. "Alright, let's take attendance first and get to know each other. Students whose names are called, please stand up and give a brief self-introduction. Those who want to run for class officer can also express their intentions in advance."

She glanced down at the list, "Tang Zheng."

Tang Zheng stood up and met Tang Rui's gaze on the podium.

He looked at his older sister's serious face and wanted to laugh, but he remained calm on the surface. "Tang Zheng, from Hancheng, his hobbies are reading and running."

"Okay, sit down." Tang Rui nodded. "Next, Zhou Ze."

Zhou Ze quickly stood up, a bright smile spreading across his face. "My name is Zhou Ze. I'm from Jiangnan Province. My hobbies are playing basketball, playing video games, and... making friends."

……

After taking attendance, Tang Rui went on to explain some important points, including the arrangements for military training, the curriculum, dormitory management, and so on.

"Military training begins tomorrow and will last for two weeks..."

"Military training may be a bit tough, but it's also a great opportunity for self-improvement. I hope everyone can persevere."

She paused for a moment, then said, "In addition, our class needs to elect a class monitor, two vice class monitors, a branch secretary for the Youth League, a study committee member, a life committee member, and so on. Students who are interested can come to me to sign up. We will hold a formal election after the military training."

The class meeting lasted for nearly an hour. Tang Rui explained the various arrangements for the beginning of the semester in a clear and organized manner, occasionally interjecting with a few humorous reminders, which made the freshmen below the stage laugh. The atmosphere was very harmonious throughout.

She possessed a natural affability, and coupled with her beautiful and youthful face, she quickly put the students who had left home at ease. Some of the bolder boys even tried to find ways to talk to her more during the Q&A session.

Tang Zheng sat in the back row, watching his sister's confident and radiant demeanor on the podium, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

My older sister has finally grown up!

He mustn't let his older sister hear this, or he'll be in big trouble.

"Alright, now a few boys come with me to get your military training uniforms."

The boys dashed out in a flash. Zhou Ze wanted to go too, but he missed out because he was sitting in the back.

He watched Tang Rui's departing figure, then turned to Tang Zheng beside him, "Godfather, with this relationship, could we brothers get some special treatment in the future? Like... faking illness during military training or something?"

Tang Zheng glanced at him. "What are you dreaming of? If you dare to fake being sick, believe me, my sister could twist your skull off!"

"No way, I think our sister is quite gentle and easy to talk to."

"You're still too young," Tang Zheng patted him on the shoulder. "Women are all good at acting."