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Chapter 89 0087 [The Capital, Here I Come!]

In 2004, Chengdu only had Shuangliu Airport.

Before the two even arrived at their destination, Bian Guanyue was bombarded with phone calls from her father.

She didn't want her father to come to see her off, but he insisted on coming and had already arrived at the airport ahead of time.

"I'm in the terminal."

"I'm near the entrance."

Chen Guiliang and Bian Guanyue continued walking inside and soon saw a family of three.

Bian Guanyue's stepmother and half-brother also came.

Afraid of upsetting his daughter, Bian Jingsong quickly explained, "Your aunt meant well..."

"Yes, hello Auntie."

Bian Guanyue remained calm and even offered a greeting, as she didn't want Chen Guiliang to see her in such a state.

This greeting brought Bian Jinsong a pleasant surprise.

But his daughter's unusual behavior made Bian Jingsong quickly guess what was going on. He shook hands with Chen Guiliang warmly and said, "Young man, I've heard a lot about you in Chengdu. You're a promising young talent. I wish you a bright future."

"Thank you, Uncle. I wish you great success in your business," Chen Guiliang replied with a smile.

Bian Guanyue's stepmother greeted him warmly, even helping Chen Guiliang with his suitcase, showing no signs of being a wicked stepmother. On the contrary... she was very kind and amiable.

This woman has gained some weight, but you can still tell she was a beauty when she was young.

The little boy next to her was about 10 years old; he seemed very well-behaved and clever.

After completing the check-in procedures, Bian Jingsong noticed his daughter's indifferent attitude, so he pulled Chen Guiliang aside for a warm conversation.

Bian Guanyue wasn't indifferent to everyone; she actually had a good relationship with her younger brother and took him for walks around the neighborhood.

"Going to the restroom for a smoke?" Bian Jinsong asked.

Smoking is just an excuse; the real purpose is to have a private chat.

Chen Guiliang nodded: "Okay."

The two went to the restroom, and Bian Jingsong said, "Guan Guan can be quite stubborn sometimes, so you have to be a little more accommodating to her."

"She has a very good personality," Chen Guiliang said honestly.

Especially after the two became closer, Bian Guanyue went along with Chen Guiliang in everything. She was even a little cautious, afraid of upsetting Chen Guiliang.

Bian Jinsong added, "I specifically checked, and Peking University is less than 20 kilometers from the Capital University of Economics and Business. If anything happens to Guan Guan, I'd appreciate it if you could take care of her. If you encounter anything difficult to handle, just call me quietly. Please write down my mobile number."

Chen Guiliang took out his phone and saved the number: "I'll call you back, Uncle, after I change my SIM card in Beijing."

Once the number was saved, the relationship seemed to grow much closer.

Bian Jingsong asked with a smile, "Do you have any plans for the future? I read in the newspaper that you're going to earn 100 million yuan while you're in university?"

"I got annoyed by the reporters' questions that day, so I just made up some nonsense," Chen Guiliang said.

Bian Jinsong said, "After you graduate from Peking University, if you think highly of my company, I would welcome you to work for me with both hands. If you need investment for your startup, you are also welcome to come to me."

Is this a modern-day version of "catching a son-in-law after passing the imperial examination"?
"Thank you for your high regard, Uncle." Chen Guiliang's attitude was ambiguous.

After chatting for a while, Chen Guiliang went to go through security with Bian Guanyue.

Watching his daughter leave, Bian Jinsong felt a mix of emotions.

“This young man is not bad,” his current wife said from the side.

Bian Jingsong said, "Children from poor families mature early, and this kid is very mature and steady. Moreover, he is deliberately keeping his distance from me."

Woman: "Hehe."

……

We landed at the Capital Airport at 3 p.m.

Bian Guanyue was already in a good mood when the plane took off, and became even more lively after landing in the capital.

Far from Sichuan, she seemed to feel as free as a bird in the sky.

After collecting his suitcase, Chen Guiliang asked a staff member and learned that the Capital Airport did not yet have a subway system.

If they want to go to the Capital University of Economics and Business, they must first take the airport bus and then transfer to another vehicle in the city. Alternatively, they can take a taxi directly from the airport, which would cost about 100 yuan.

I had my luggage with me and was too lazy to transfer trains.

Chen Guiliang led Bian Guanyue into a taxi.

"Master, Capital University of Economics and Business."

"You two must be freshmen? That's quite early."

"Driver, please drive with peace of mind. Don't take advantage of us being freshmen and take a longer route. Otherwise, we won't need to go to school, and you'll have to drive us directly to the police station."

"Alright, young people shouldn't overthink things! I've been driving for years, and I'd never do anything that scams people. Do I look like that kind of person?"

"It looks quite similar to me."

"Hey……"

These days, it's the norm for out-of-towners to take a taxi and have to take a longer route; if they don't, you're lucky you've met a good person.

Chen Guiliang chatted aimlessly with the driver, while Bian Guanyue, sitting next to him, couldn't get a word in edgewise.

When I arrived outside the campus of the Capital University of Economics and Business, I checked my watch and it cost more than 170 yuan.

They definitely took a detour, but not too far.

There wasn't enough time, and Chen Guiliang was too lazy to argue with the driver.

"Are you two freshmen?"

As soon as I arrived at the school gate, I was greeted warmly by the senior students who were there to welcome me.

Handsome men and beautiful women, which senior student wouldn't like them?

Chen Guiliang now weighs 136 jin (1 catties), is 8 meters tall, has a well-proportioned figure, and possesses a temperament different from that of a student.

Bian Guanyue put on makeup today. She did it for Chen Guiliang; usually, she's as beautiful as a lotus emerging from clear water with her bare face, but now she exudes a more glamorous and alluring charm.

Those senior brothers and sisters, as if they had spotted prey, rushed over with their eyes shining!
Bian Guanyue leaned closer to Chen Guiliang: "I'm in administration."

"I'm from the Department of Public Administration, my name is Ding Yang. Junior sister, let me help you with your luggage," a senior brother said first, reaching out to the suitcase.

Chen Guiliang stepped forward to block him: "No need."

The older student gave an awkward laugh, realizing that the girl was already taken and he probably had no chance.

Another senior female student asked, "Junior, what's your major? You look familiar."

Chen Guiliang laughed and said, "It's normal to look familiar. People often say I look like Andy Lau, but I think I look more like Takeshi Kaneshiro."

"Hahahaha!"

The senior student burst into laughter, finding Chen Guiliang increasingly pleasing to the eye. Chen Guiliang asked, "Where on campus can I get a SIM card?"

"I'll take you there," the senior student said.

The other senior students did not follow, because Chen Guiliang and Bian Guanyue acted like a couple.

There are plenty of freshmen; they don't need to bother those who are already in relationships.

As they walked, Chen Guiliang asked, "What's your major, senior sister?"

The senior student replied, "My name is He Qinqin, and I'm a sophomore majoring in International Trade. What's your major, junior?"

Chen Guiliang said, "I applied for law school."

Bian Guanyue smiled secretly.

After walking for a while, He Qinqin pointed ahead and said, "Those tents are all for selling mobile phones and SIM cards."

Chen Guiliang and Bian Guanyue entered the mobile phone shop and both took out their phones to change SIM cards.

If you change the location of a SIM card from 2004, you cannot keep the original number and you must get a new local SIM card.

The two were picking and choosing when Chen Guiliang actually saw a number ending in four 6s. However, the number before 6 was 47, which sounds like "death date" in Chinese, so it didn't seem very auspicious.

That's it.

He Qinqin carefully examined their clothes, especially glancing at Bian Guanyue's laptop bag.

She's a rich girl.

These days, not many freshmen bring their laptops to school, and they're even using iPhone 6s.

As for Chen Guiliang, although he dressed plainly and his mobile phone was only a Nokia 1100, he was probably a low-key rich second generation.

"Junior brother, leave me your number, I'll call you." He Qinqin looked at the phone number Chen Guiliang had just chosen.

After leaving the mobile phone depot, Chen Guiliang saved his senior's number: "My name is Chen Guiliang, a freshman at Peking University."

"Not from our school?"

He Qinqin was surprised and puzzled: "Chen Guiliang's name sounds familiar. I feel like I've heard it somewhere before."

Chen Guiliang pointed at Bian Guanyue: "Please take care of my classmate, senior sister. Call me if anything happens."

“Okay.” He Qinqin thought it would be good to know students from Peking University.

Bian Guanyue said, "It's getting late. If we delay any longer, it will be dark by the time you get to Peking University. I can handle the rest myself."

"It's alright, I'll walk with you and help you get familiar with the campus," Chen Guiliang said.

Bian Guanyue didn't refuse again, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart.

Standing to the side, Senior Sister He Qinqin felt like she had been force-fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).

When they rushed to complete the procedures, the new student registration office was almost closed.

Chen Guiliang left his suitcase with the dormitory manager and helped Bian Guanyue move her luggage and bedding.

This is a six-person dormitory room, and four people have already arrived to check the beds.

But Bian Guanyue's roommates weren't there, probably having dinner, so Chen Guiliang simply dragged her along to have dinner too.

Seeing Chen Guiliang engrossed in his meal, Bian Guanyue hesitated for a long time before finally mustering the courage to help him pick up some food. After picking up a piece of meat, she quickly ate her own rice, as if she hadn't done anything at all.

Chen Guiliang smiled.

"It's so late, you can't register now, right? Do you need to stay at a hotel?" Bian Guanyue asked.

Chen Guiliang said, "It's not that complicated. Just find a dormitory at Peking University, show your admission notice to the dormitory manager, and they will temporarily arrange an empty dormitory room for you."

Bian Guanyue said admiringly, "You have a way of finding a place wherever you go, that's amazing! If it were me, I would definitely stay in a hotel outside the school."

Chen Guiliang said, "Actually, you are very talented, but you are a bit reserved. You are hesitant and timid when you encounter people or things. You need to be more confident, you know?"

“Yes.” Bian Guanyue nodded solemnly.

After dinner, the two took a walk.

Bian Guanyue was worried that Chen Guiliang would take too long, so she urged him to take a taxi to Peking University as soon as possible.

Chen Guiliang got into a taxi and started texting his old contacts: "This is Chen Guiliang, I've arrived in Beijing, this is my new number..."

I received a bunch of replies in no time.

Congratulations on your admission to this prestigious university.

"come on."

How many historical novels have you written?

"Senior, I'm sure I'll get into Peking University. I'm already working hard on my summer homework."

"..."

Chen Guiliang chatted via text message for a while, then suddenly noticed the taxi had stopped and looked up outside.

Damn, there's a traffic jam!
We continued texting, while the car kept stopping and starting.

Finally, the driver reminded us, "We're almost at the south gate of Peking University."

Turning his head to look out the car window, Chen Guiliang laughed and said, "Wow, it's really dirty and messy, lots of open-air barbecue stalls."

The driver said, "This is nothing. In a few days, when the senior students come back, it will be smoky and fiery as soon as it gets dark. The whole street will look like the Heavenly Palace refining elixirs."

There are still some returning students; they didn't go home for the summer vacation.

Right now, at roadside stalls and small restaurants, many parents are having meals with their freshmen. There are also upperclassmen and freshmen having gatherings, drinking beer, laughing, and enjoying skewers.

There used to be many internet cafes here, but they were driven away by the school two years ago.

Chen Guiliang paid the fare and got out of the car. He walked to the south gate and asked the gatekeeper, "Hello, I'm a freshman. Could you tell me which building houses the Yuanpei Class dormitories?"

"I don't know," the gatekeeper replied.

The gatekeeper had no idea that the first Yuanpei Class only had a few dozen students, who were scattered across nine different dormitory buildings.

It's relatively more concentrated now, but it changes every year.

Chen Guiliang wasn't in a hurry. He strolled around slowly, dragging his suitcase, just to enjoy the night view of the campus.

Perhaps because he appeared too relaxed, he was mistaken for a returning student.

A boy, dragging a suitcase, rushed over and asked, "Senior, do you know where the dormitories for the Yuanpei Class are?"

Chen Guiliang laughed and said, "Why are you only reporting for duty at night?"

“There are a lot of heavy rains in the summer, and landslides affect train traffic. I was supposed to be at school yesterday,” the boy explained simply. “Do you know where the Yuanpei Class dormitory is? I asked a lot of people, but no one knew. If I can’t get an answer, I’ll have to stay in a hotel.”

"Follow me." Chen Guiliang's tone was confident, even though he himself didn't understand.

The boy exclaimed with delight, "Thank you, senior!"

(End of this chapter)