Zhao Jiadi finally completed his shopping after buying 17 miscellaneous items within his budget in the supermarket. It cost him around 200 - plus yuan, 15% more than his initial estimate. It could be seen that the overcharging behavior described by Li Feng was really a bit rampant. Seeing that he still had enough money left to buy two or three magazines, he walked towards the newsstand and asked for a copy of "Science & Vie" and an "Economic Observer". Zhao Jiadi had never been a bookworm - like young intellectual who read a wide range of books. He only subscribed to three magazines. Besides "Science & Vie", the other two were extremely serious and obscure overseas financial publications that were hardly seen in China.
There are only relatively orthodox and benchmark newspapers like "China Business News" and "Economic Observer". The former is also very hard to buy at the newsstand. The writing style of "China Business News" is practical and the perspective is microscopic, which can better satisfy Zhao Jiadi's picky and demanding taste. As for the "Economic Observer", which is more favored by academic - style economic agents and Party and government organs, it is the newspaper that Zhao Sanjin insists that he read regularly.
There was a little episode when Zhao Jiadi was buying the "Economic Observer". Zhao Jiadi, with his hands full of a hodgepodge of pots, pans and bowls, was just about to pick up the newspaper when a fair and delicate hand with scarlet nail polish reached out to pick up a copy of "Vivi". The two hands touched slightly by accident. The owner of the delicate hand glanced at the rustic - looking Zhao Jiadi and immediately recoiled as if she had been infected with the plague, deliberately keeping a distance from the unremarkable - looking Zhao Jiadi. Zhao Jiadi took a glance at the heavily - made - up beauty. Perhaps there were so many plain - looking girls on campus that she stood out like a crane among chickens. No wonder she was "reserved". After paying, Zhao Jiadi didn't pay any more attention. He had always kept his distance from those female creatures who would look terrible without makeup. Qi Qingci was very good in this regard. With just the right amount of light makeup, Zhao Jiadi still occasionally thought about her body curves from time to time.
Back at the downstairs of the dormitory, a silver - white BMW 530 and a red BMW 320 were parked together, looking particularly conspicuous. Especially the 530 was a very typical long - wheelbase version in China. Chinese people's preference for cars is just like their preference for women's breasts. They just like big ones, the bigger the better. So the BMW 7 - series is even more ridiculously extreme. Zhao Jiadi has never been interested in this, and for this, Zhao Sanjin has always been severely despised by him.
The owner of the BMW 530 was a couple, presumably the parents of the young owner of the BMW 320. Rich people, Zhao Jiadi couldn't help but take a second look at that handsome alumnus. Brand - name clothes from head to toe, dragging an LV trolley case that could make Zhao Jiadi's suitcase die of shame, wearing large Prada sunglasses that covered half of his face, with a powerful aura. Some girls passing by couldn't help but look at him. Zhao Jiadi didn't pay much attention to these things, but one detail made him look at the young man with a bit of new respect. This young man, whose aura was almost half that of a sparrow - which was already remarkable in this school - after entering the dormitory, asked the dormitory manager for the dormitory address and immediately handed him a Chunghwa cigarette with a smile and even helped him light it. The flattered dormitory manager was filled with infinite gratitude, almost getting so excited that he wanted to lead the way himself.
Zhao Jiadi followed this family all the way to the third floor, and then walked into the same dormitory.
Is this what's called a doomed relationship?
Zhao Jiadi was embarrassed again. Could he live in harmony with such a rich young master in the same room? But soon, this likable family dispelled his concerns. They brought local specialties from Jiangsu and Zhejiang for Zhao Jiadi and Li Feng and also invited them to have lunch together. They were extremely approachable. Zhao Jiadi was okay, but Li Feng, like the dormitory manager, felt an infinite sense of pride. It was as if having an awesome roommate made him invincible. After the initial greetings and introductions, the guy, whose name was Ma Xiaotiao, even rarer than Zhao Jiadi's name, took out his laptop and started to play FIFA. And his parents, satisfied with the dormitory tidied up by Li Feng, went to the balcony to make phone calls and invite the counselor and school leaders to a meal.
Zhao Jiadi didn't play football much and was a complete layman in this regard. Li Feng, on the other hand, was a so - so pseudo - fan. He moved a chair and sat beside Ma Xiaotiao as an adviser, much like a backseat driver. He had one set of theoretical knowledge after another, and even Ma Xiaotiao was so bamboozled that he quickly regarded Li Feng as a trustworthy ally. After all this fuss, the atmosphere in the dormitory really started to become harmonious. Zhao Jiadi then took out a ball - point pen and started to circle and mark on the "Economic Observer" at the desk in the corner.
"Brothers, you've been surrounded by me, Marshal Shen Han. Set off firecrackers to welcome me quickly!" A burly man carrying luggage suddenly appeared at the door, with a bright and sunny smile on his face, looking simple - minded. Seeing that the three roommates were all staring at him without any reaction, the big and strong guy threw his luggage onto the only empty bed and started handing out cigarettes. He didn't forget to introduce himself with a really lame joke, "I'm Shen Han. The Shen of Shen Han, the Han of Shen Han. I'm a Northeast guy. Ha - ha. We'll be allies in the same trench from now on. Please take care of each other."
He's rather wild. Zhao Jiadi also admires this guy. He's so bold and doesn't feel strange at all. It's as if he regarded the three of them as comrades - in - arms who had visited prostitutes together right after meeting them. The three of them also introduced themselves one by one. When Shen Han saw Ma Xiaotiao's laptop, his eyes lit up. Without having time to unpack his luggage, he moved a chair and sat aside, admiring Ma Xiaotiao's skillful operation. While talking to himself, he said, "I was a main player on the high - school basketball team. Originally, I had a chance to get into the provincial team, but unfortunately, it didn't work out. During the high - school sophomore football league, I guested as a goalkeeper. I was incredibly fierce and didn't let a single goal in. I was an absolute goal - keeper. I think I'd better join the football team in college. Do you guys know if the department football team is good?"
"What kind of awesome team can there be in this lousy school?" Ma Xiaotiao said casually while playing the game.
Shen Han was stunned for a moment, and then became anxious. However, due to Ma Xiaotiao's overly powerful aura, he could only hold back his words, his face slightly flushed.
Zhao Jiadi resumed reading the "Economic Observer". He had a general impression of Shen Han. Seemingly thick - skinned, he was actually very sensitive. In future interactions, he must not be regarded as a seemingly insensitive guy, or unnecessary conflicts would definitely arise. It seemed that this Northeast man in front of him didn't get into this university easily. In fact, Zhao Jiadi wasn't the kind of fierce person who regarded the college entrance examination as a game either. For the math and Chinese exams, each with a total score of 150, and the comprehensive science exam with a score of 300, he tried his best to perform at a normal level. In fact, both his math and comprehensive science scores were almost up to his expectations. Only his Chinese score was about 5 points less than he expected. As for English, this subject had always been a damn subject that didn't exist to Zhao Jiadi.
Sure enough, as Ma Xiaotiao's parents managed to get in touch with the counselor and school leaders through connections, the topic soon naturally shifted to the college entrance examination scores. Among the four guys in the dormitory, two were science students and two were liberal arts students. Zhao Jiadi and Li Feng were science students, while Ma Xiaotiao and Shen Han were liberal arts students. However, since they were from different provinces, the difficulty and standards of the college entrance examination were not the same. For example, Zhejiang and Heilongjiang had their own independent examination questions. After chatting for a long time, what impressed Ma Xiaotiao's parents most were that Li Feng got 139 points in mathematics, and Shen Han got 239 points in liberal arts comprehensive. If their scores in other subjects were at this level, they would never have "degenerated" to this financial college. As for Zhao Jiadi's 570 points, it was just good, and there wasn't much to be analyzed. Besides, Li Feng was there boasting about how great someone in his school was, so no one cared about Zhao Jiadi, who gave the impression of being a very well - behaved and obedient child.
At noon, the whole dormitory was dragged by Ma Xiaotiao's parents to a private room on the third floor of the cafeteria for a meal. There was also a young doctoral counselor who had just been assigned to the school. He looked not much more mature than the precocious Ma Xiaotiao. The heavyweights were an executive vice - secretary in charge of the school's Party organization work and a school leader responsible for assessment and performance evaluation. They were two old scholars with big bellies but still having an air of scholarship. The atmosphere at the dinner table was harmonious. Ma Xiaotiao's parents were probably veterans in the business field, and they were very good at handling the atmosphere. Their main purpose was, of course, to pave the way for their precious son who had spent a large amount of money to buy a diploma, and they also didn't forget to make Zhao Jiadi and the others get acquainted. Li Feng and Shen Han, two young men who had never seen much of the world, were naturally extremely nervous and honored. They ate the meal with great trepidation. Zhao Jiadi, on the other hand, sat in the corner very cleverly and reservedly, eating slowly. There was no reason not to eat more of the free big fish and meat.
After the meal, of course, Zhao Jiadi and the other two outsiders sensibly returned to the dormitory. On the way, Li Feng sighed, "This Ma Xiaotiao guy is really not ordinarily flamboyant. He was able to summon two bigwigs of the school on the first day of registration. It seems that there will be no problem skipping classes in the future."
"University is the crucial period for life transformation. Skipping classes is shameful." Shen Han frowned and said.
"Not skipping classes and not failing exams in college is just like not having puppy love and not losing one's virginity in high school. It's all an incomplete life." Li Feng said with a smile, not forgetting to look at the pretty girls around.
"Nonsense." Shen Han rolled his eyes and said.
"There's a collective evening party in the college at 7 pm. It's definitely not interesting. The freshman ceremony and the welcome party in a couple of days will be fun. I heard from the senior students that there are still some beautiful girls among the juniors and seniors. Moreover, the overall quality of the girls in our school is above the average level in Yangpu University Town. Every year, there are several really pretty freshmen. Let's wait and see." Li Feng's eyes behind the glasses were extremely sharp. It seemed that almost the whole meaning of this guy's life revolved around women.
"Few college romances can lead to a happy ending. It's a waste of time and money. It's better to do more meaningful things." Shen Hai muttered.
Zhao Jiadi didn't go back to the dormitory directly with Li Feng and Shen Han. Instead, he bought a second - hand bicycle from a senior student for 80 yuan. Then, after asking for the way to Fudan University, he started to ride slowly towards that prestigious institution which had always been in rivalry with Zhejiang University and could even call Zhejiang University the "leftover university". As for the disputes between these giant universities, Zhao Jiadi had always understood the mentality of those top students. After all, how can one tolerate others snoring beside one's bed?
On the way, there were young couples everywhere, which made Zhao Jiadi feel a bit sentimental. Thinking about his tragic feelings between first love and secret love in high school, Zhao Jiadi couldn't help but want to laugh. What a reckless and young - and - foolish time it was. When he arrived at the main gate of Fudan University and saw a gate that was not even as big as the side gate of an ordinary undergraduate university, Zhao Jiadi immediately felt that Fudan was very reliable. At least, it didn't focus on face - saving projects like ordinary second - rate schools. He didn't go in. He called Sparrow and asked her to come out. However, there was not only Sparrow. There was also a beautiful girl with a similar temperament to Qi Qingci. Zhao Jiadi was no stranger to her. Sparrow had countless pursuers, just like a school of fish swimming across the river. There was no lack of high - end vases with outstanding appearance and intelligence like the one in front of him. She was 1.7 meters tall without exaggeration, with excellent body measurements and body curves, a delicate face, and first - class - taste clothing even in Shanghai. She was really pure and enchanting. In Zhao Jiadi's scoring standard, she could get more than 70 points. Among Sparrow's pursuers known to Zhao Jiadi, there were probably four such substitute vases. Most of the rest were studying in famous universities in Beijing. There were two who rushed to Shanghai resolutely because Sparrow chose Fudan. The girl in front of him was one of those two heroines.
Upon seeing Zhao Jiadi, Sparrow felt a bit awkward. She had always been disgusted by this vase's attentiveness. Due to their hometown connection, she didn't want to make a scene. Since she entered Fudan, she had been pestered by her and hadn't been able to get away until now. She had no idea how to introduce Zhao Jiadi to her. She couldn't possibly say that this is my Uncle Baliang. Sparrow didn't think she was worthy of knowing Uncle Baliang. In a fit of anger, with a gloomy face, she said, "Han Ling, now that you're sure I didn't make up an excuse to get rid of you when I came here, can you disappear from my sight right away?"
Han Ling looked pitiful, and her smile was forced.
"Zhao Jiadi. In terms of seniority, I'm Sparrow's uncle. But you can just call me by my nickname, Zhao Baliang." Zhao Jiadi had a good impression of this Han Ling. She was a really pretty girl. Even standing beside Sparrow, they still looked quite well - matched.
"Sparrow? Zhao Baliang?"
Han Ling looked at the Prince Charming in her heart and then at the mysterious figure Zhao Jiadi, feeling at a loss.
Shang Que, whose real name is known while his nickname is Sparrow, has always been at the top of his class in academic performance, firmly ranking among the top five in TS city. And this is on the premise that he spends a large amount of time hanging out with Zhao Jiadi and his gang. He is a typical child prodigy, having shown his talents in many aspects at a very early age. One week before the college entrance examination, he accompanied Leopard to a gang fight and was heroically injured. During the college entrance examination, with his right hand in a cast and bandaged, he wrote the answers for all the subjects with his left hand, driving the school leaders, who had high hopes for him, crazy. In the end, he still managed to score nearly 670 points, which shows how tough he is. This crazy guy originally had the opportunity to enter the少年班 of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Olympiad math examination papers were like a piece of cake for him. So for a pervert like him, ordinary so - called high - achieving students from Fudan University are simply not in his eyes. In addition, he has an effeminate and classical appearance and is not the bookworm type at all. He is completely the king of exams among the hooligans. How could he not attract countless crazy girls at school? Of course, his mediocre nickname like Sparrow is not well - known to outsiders.
"You have to call him uncle, too." Sparrow's face still looked unhappy.
"Uncle." Han Ling actually called out "uncle" in a respectful manner.
This is where her cleverness lies. Regardless of whether the Zhao Jiadi standing in front of her now appears ordinary or even looks like a beggar, a person who can be valued by the perfect man Shang Que can't possibly be mediocre. This is an obvious conclusion easily deduced through reverse thinking. Han Ling is happy to be ingratiating herself to gain some brownie points. To be admitted to Fudan University and to be pestering Shang Que constantly, of course, she needs remarkable qualities.
"If you have beautiful roommates, you must introduce them to your uncle," Zhao Jiadi said with a laugh.
"Definitely will complete the task." Han Ling also said with a cheerful laugh, readily agreeing.
"I have something to talk about with uncle. You can leave first," Sparrow said impatiently.
Han Ling wrinkled her pretty little face and then said goodbye to Zhao Jiadi with a charming smile.
"Her father is a quite well - known coal merchant in Luan County, TS, right?" Zhao Jiadi said softly, looking at Han Ling's back.
Sparrow nodded.
"What a clever young lady. Why don't you like her, kid?" Zhao Jiadi said with a laugh.
"She's too shrewd, so she's not smart enough." With one easy sentence, Sparrow has, invisibly, condemned Han Ling to death.
"Only you are so picky. You should be combined with Huzi. Then there won't be one frigid and one sex - maniac." Zhao Jiadi joked.
"Uncle, don't group me with Huzi, that stallion. That guy will die of syphilis sooner or later." Sparrow gave a malicious and sly laugh. Realizing that it was not appropriate for the two of them to stand at the school gate, he asked, "Uncle, won't you come to my dormitory and have a seat?"
"No. I'm just getting familiar with the layout today. I'll go to other schools and have a look later. I'll often come to Fudan University to attend lectures in the future. How about your roommates? Are there any abnormal guys?" Zhao Jiadi asked, holding his bicycle. But his eyes were following those scantily - clad girls passing by the school gate. Summer is really a season in which sweating is worthwhile.
"Three locals, they nagged endlessly. I got fed up and cursed at them. Then some guys jumped out one after another, and I knocked them all down. I guess they've already reported this to the college counselors. Anyway, if I get a warning or get expelled, before leaving Fudan, I'll make sure their parents won't recognize them as their sons." Sparrow said in an understated way.
"Damn it. If you leave, it means I'll lose one base. How can I check out the beautiful girls in Fudan later?" Zhao Jiadi said angrily.
"Then what should we do?" Sparrow said with a look of embarrassment.
"Damn it. Go back right away. Tell your roommates that whoever dares to report this will be fucked up. Whoever doesn't believe it will be toyed with until they do. I hate you bastards who are good at study and even more handsome than me the most in my life." Zhao Jiadi said resentfully and kicked Sparrow's butt. "Get lost."
Sparrow ran back merrily and briskly.
Sparrow, not feeling that Zhao Jiadi had given a lousy idea, started to continue wandering around the university town. In his simple understanding, the means by which a man can solve problems are nothing more than relatively high - level money and power and the simplest fists. Unless everyone stays out of each other's way and there is peace, otherwise, they will all be caught in the unique situation of a zero - sum game, either you die or I perish. So stifling the signs at the very beginning is the kingly way.
When Zhao Jiadi turned around and left Fudan University, with his back to the school gate, perhaps none of his peers knew that this seemingly ordinary guy was a lunatic who could score 570 points in the college entrance examination despite getting zero in English, and was also a crazy character during his middle school days who could make all the math and science teachers resent their English colleagues.
Simply put, this fellow is the only freak in the entire TS city or, rather, HB province who can completely overwhelm Shang Que in mathematics, physics, and chemistry.