Lin Baici attended a whole morning of classes, a rare full attendance since entering university.

As soon as the bell rang to end class, Xu Daguan immediately called everyone over.

"Come on, let’s hurry to the cafeteria to grab seats and check out the freshmen girls!"

Xu Daguan was already fiddling with his sports camera to film the new freshmen girls—this is all about getting attention, and it doesn’t hurt to strike up a conversation. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

The boys were quite enthusiastic.

Of course, that excluded people like Fang Mingyuan, who already had a girlfriend, and Qian Jiahui, who never lacked one.

"Want to have lunch together?"

Qian Jiahui invited Lin Baici.

"How about we call all the guys in the class?"

Lin Baici suggested.

"Sounds good!"

Qian Jiahui immediately asked Zhang Zhixu and the others.

Lunchtime is short, and if you drink too much, you won’t be able to attend afternoon classes, but Qian Jiahui didn’t care about these things.

"Godfather, where are we eating?"

Li Jianan stared eagerly at Qian Jiahui: "I spent my living expenses on a graphics card, so I’m counting on this meal to improve my life!"

"A new Shuntai Building just opened on Peace Street, they’re serving sliced beef BBQ. How about we give it a try?"

Fang Mingyuan originally planned to invite Lin Baici and Qian Jiahui for a meal, and now seemed like a better time than any other day.

"I saw it yesterday. That restaurant is quite lavishly decorated, and it’s pretty busy—I’m afraid we’ll have to wait for a table if we go now."

Xu Daguan worried.

Not to mention it’s the time when university students are returning, and there’s a lot of social meals going on. Plus, with the grand opening promotions and deals, students will surely flock to join the excitement.

"Let me make a call and ask!"

Qian Jiahui opened Meituan, found the restaurant, and called the number listed.

As expected, there were no available seats left.

"Let’s just eat at the cafeteria. Nearby restaurants are probably all packed these days!"

Xu Daguan, being a streamer, had money, so he didn’t care about this meal. He was more interested in checking out the freshmen girls.

"I’ll book a room and we can eat there tonight!"

Qian Jiahui said while looking at Lin Baici.

He cared only about Lin Baici’s opinion.

"Alright!"

Lin Baici would be heading to Qin Palace in a week at the latest, wanting to have this meal before he left.

"Let’s go, let’s go, target cafeteria, all troops moving out!"

Xu Daguan shouted enthusiastically.

Once everyone entered the cafeteria, they were hit by a wave of heat and the mixed aroma of food.

Even though the cafeteria corners were equipped with high-powered air conditioners, they failed to tone down this heat wave.

Lin Baici glanced at the bustling cafeteria hall, where students lined up at every food window, and he backed down.

It was meal time, and even if they got their food, there wouldn’t be a spot to eat.

"Look quickly, a beauty!"

Xu Daguan lowered his voice to reveal, "11 o’clock direction, the one in military uniform with long hair!"

"See her? Looks a bit like Yifei!"

Everyone glanced over immediately.

"Wow, she’s my type!"

Zhang Zhixu was glad that coming to the cafeteria wouldn’t be boring in the future.

"There seem to be quite a few freshmen girls this year, feels like the average looks are pretty high!"

Fang Mingyuan quickly scanned and saw many girls.

Of course, after the military training period, girls won’t come to the cafeteria altogether, making it seem less crowded.

"I’ve spotted several handsome guys!"

Chen Kaiwei exclaimed.

"Dude, is your focus off?"

Xu Daguan was speechless.

"Can they be more handsome than Old White?"

Qian Jiahui teased: "Old White, watch out, I think Kaiwei might be up to something!"

"Damn it, you’re the one up to something, your whole family is!"

Chen Kaiwei raised a middle finger.

With so many people around, the meal became lively, and the food smelled even richer.

Lin Baici enjoyed a typical university cafeteria lunch and with nothing in the afternoon, he decided to attend another class.

On the first school day, one should at least look like a student!

As the bell rang to end class, Fang Mingyuan was already urging everyone to head out quickly.

On the girls’ side, only Xu Jiaqi had a fever and lacked energy, wanting to return to the dorm for an early rest, while the others were all going.

The dining process was uneventful, just a regular student get-together discussing their summer break happenings.

There was no conflict with other people, so naturally, no opportunity for Lin Baici to act superior and show off.

After eating, everyone walked back to school.

Originally, Lin Baici didn’t plan on returning to the villa, intending to stay in the dorms for a night. But the bedding was neglected for so long, it gathered a lot of dust.

No choice, Lin Baici called for a driver to take him home.

That night, Lin Baici received a notice from Xia Hongyao, stating that on the morning of the day after tomorrow at 9 AM, they would gather at Haijing Airport to head to Xijing.

At that time, everyone would take a helicopter to Qinling.

The next day, Lin Baici didn’t go to school but took a trip to the supermarket to stock up supplies.

Then spent the evening at Gu Qingxiang’s house, preparing a lavish dinner.

For the next half year, there might not be a chance to meet again. Thankfully, this time, he doesn’t have to enter God’s ruins. Although the phone signal might be weak, at least he’s not completely isolated from the world.

...

September 3rd, 9 AM, Lin Baici arrived at Haijing Airport.

With Lin Baici’s status, he was entitled to board a private jet, but Xia Hongyao didn’t apply for it and instead bought first-class tickets.

Lin Baici went to the Haijing Airlines check-in counter to queue for his ticket.

When it was his turn, the ground staff couldn’t help but glance at Lin Baici a few times.

Not because he was handsome, but because he had no luggage—not even a small shoulder bag.

These kinds of travelers were a rare sight for ground staff.

Typically, travelers carried big bags, at the very least a backpack. But Lin Baici seemed to be solo.