A passing traveler through the heavens

After the new semester started, Ji Lin and Lin Luoxue arrived at the gate of Southern Media University.

From afar, one can see a bright and eye-catching banner hanging high above the school gate, with several large characters on the banner that are particularly striking: "Warmly celebrate our student Ji Lin winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay!"

Ji Lin looked at the scene before him and couldn't help but feel embarrassed. He subconsciously reached out and scratched his head.

Seeing this, Lin Luoxue, who was standing to the side, smiled slightly and teased playfully, "Ah Lin, it seems you're going to become famous at school now!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Lin gave a wry smile and said helplessly, "Hehe..."

In fact, as early as the summer vacation, the homeroom teacher Ye Jiping had received instructions from the school leaders to call him and congratulate him on receiving such an honor.

They inquired whether this could be used for the school's recruitment campaign.

Ji Lin didn't think too much about it at the time and readily agreed. However, now, facing this situation, he realized how hasty his decision had been.

He secretly regretted it: "Alas, I really regret what I did!"

Just as Ji Lin was filled with inner turmoil, he suddenly felt someone grab his arm. When he turned around, he saw that Ye Jiping had appeared out of nowhere.

Before Ji Lin could react, Ye Jiping dragged him away without saying a word, leaving Lin Luoxue standing there blankly.

Left with no other option, Lin Luoxue walked towards the girls' dormitory alone.

When Ji Lin arrived at Professor Ye Jiping's office, he saw Lu Qiaochuan already inside, seemingly having been waiting for a long time.

Ye Jiping then cut straight to the point, saying, "Jilin, the school leaders attach great importance to the development of our department, especially your recent achievements in the industry, which have attracted the school's attention."

"Therefore, the school leaders hope that you can use your expertise to shoot more short films and documentaries for the school."

"This not only helps to enhance the school's reputation, but it is also a very attractive promotional material for admissions work."

"Given your current fame, this will definitely have a very good effect."

Ji Lin listened attentively to Ye Jiping's words, nodded, and indicated that he was willing to accept the task.

Ye Jiping suddenly changed the subject, and said in a somewhat somber tone, "There's something else I need to tell you. As soon as the first semester of my sophomore year ends, I'm going to Australia to pursue my doctoral degree."

"Before leaving, what I was most worried about was our class. Lu Qiaochuan, as the class monitor, has always been conscientious and responsible; and Ji Lin, you are the most capable and prestigious student in our TV photography class."

"My idea is that if the two of you can work closely together and support each other, I believe this class will not fall apart and will still be able to maintain strong cohesion."

Lu Qiaochuan was very surprised to hear that Ye Jiping was about to leave, but he also understood his teacher's expectations. He then nodded solemnly and said that he would live up to his teacher's expectations.

Then, Ye Jiping mentioned Gu Yixin's study abroad.

After everything was settled, Ji Lin and Lu Qiaochuan left the office together.

On the way, Ji Lin remembered Bi Shisan's matter and told Lu Qiaochuan about it. Then he said to Lu Qiaochuan, "Qiaochuan, I have something to tell you. Bi Shisan hasn't been doing well lately. I hope you can talk to him when you have time."

After saying goodbye to Lu Qiaochuan, Ji Lin walked straight down to the girls' dormitory building.

When Ji Lin arrived at the girls' dormitory building, his eyes were immediately drawn to the interesting scene before him.

Ren Yifan, carrying a bulging backpack and tightly gripping a girl's suitcase with his right hand, was standing at the entrance of the girls' dormitory, teasing Lin Luo.

"If this were a year ago, I would have carried your luggage upstairs without saying a word. But as the saying goes, a new generation replaces the old, and each generation shines for a few hundred years!"

Looking at Ren Yifan's expression, Lin Luoxue's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile. She was clearly intrigued by Ren Yifan's words and wanted to play a trick on him.

She replied coquettishly, "Oh, darling, I've been waiting for you here for ages! I was just joking when I said I wanted to break up with you."

"Darling, let's not break up, okay? Look at you, you're sweating so much..." As she spoke, Lin Luoxue stretched out her slender hand and waved it in the air as if she was going to wipe the sweat off Ren Yifan's forehead.

That pitiful appearance was so lifelike that if one didn't know the reason behind it, others might actually believe it.

Sure enough, the girl who had just been successfully flirted with by Ren Yifan witnessed this scene and her face immediately turned very ugly.

She glared at Ren Yifan fiercely, then grabbed her suitcase without a word, turned around and left heartbroken.

As the girl walked further and further away, Lin Luoxue's expression instantly underwent a complete 180-degree change.

Just moments ago she had been all tender and affectionate, but now, like a Sichuan opera face-changing act, she quickly reverted to her usual demeanor.

Just then, Ji Lin, who had been quietly observing from the side, finally couldn't help but clap his hands and stepped out from the corner, appearing in front of Ren Yifan and Lin Luoxue.

Just then, Ji Lin appeared. As soon as Ren Yifan saw him, he rushed forward as if he had seen a savior and called out to him.

"Mr. Ji! You've finally arrived! You'd better do something about your Lin Luoxue! Look at her pitiful appearance just now, my goodness, she scared away the junior school girl I finally managed to win over! What kind of situation is this?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Luoxue could no longer remain seated. She immediately stood up and retorted to Ren Yifan without showing any weakness, "Hmph, those who speak foully will surely be punished! Who told the young and handsome Mr. Ren Yifan to be so aggressive towards the pitiful Lin Luoxue?"

Upon hearing this, Ren Yifan was speechless and could only look helplessly at Ji Lin, casting a pleading glance at him.

However, Ji Lin simply shrugged and responded to Ren Yifan with an expression of helplessness.

Then, Ji Lin smiled and said, "Alright, everyone calm down. How about this, I'll treat everyone to a big meal later."

"Let me help Luo Xue settle her luggage first, then we'll have a proper get-together." After saying that, he turned around, picked up Lin Luo Xue's luggage, and walked into the girls' dormitory.

Seeing this, Lin Luoxue also left, and then turned back to wave goodbye to Ren Yifan, which made Ren Yifan feel angry but unable to vent his anger.

Once everything was arranged, Ji Lin thought to himself that Ren Yifan and Zhong Bai had also contributed a lot to the filming of the short film.

Therefore, Ji Lin decided to take out a portion of the proceeds from selling the copyright and distribute it to everyone as a token of his gratitude.

Not only should we invite the girls from the female dormitory to come along, but we should also invite Xiao Haiyang and his buddies from the male dormitory, as well as Ren Yifan, so that everyone can have a lively and sumptuous celebration feast together.

After everything was arranged, Ji Lin and the others planned to hold a class meeting first, and then go to eat.

So, Ji Lin and Xiao Haiyang headed towards the classroom. The moment they stepped into the classroom, Ji Lin immediately saw Xiao Haiyang slumped in a chair, looking heartbroken.

In stark contrast to him was the sweet scene of Zhong Bai and Lu Qiaochuan being all lovey-dovey not far away, which was almost unbearable to watch.

Seeing this, Ji Lin quickly pulled Lin Luoxue to sit down in the seats behind Xiao Haiyang and Yu Hao.

The moment his bottom touched the stool, Yu Hao eagerly leaned over to Ji Lin and said, "Ji Lin, congratulations on winning the award! Hehe, want to know some gossip? Ask me, ask me!"

Seeing Yu Hao's excited, gesticulating manner, Ji Lin was speechless, but still played along with him, feigning curiosity and asking, "Alright, alright, then tell me quickly."

Seeing that Ji Lin was so sensible, Yu Hao perked up immediately. He deliberately lowered his voice and said in a mysterious tone, "I'm telling you, the water will be cut off in the boys' dormitory this afternoon!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Lin gave a helpless, exaggerated smile, and then replied indifferently, "Oh, I see."

This reaction instantly deflated Yu Hao's expectations, making him feel extremely bored.

Just then, the class meeting officially began.

Class teacher Ye Jiping walked up to the podium, congratulated him on winning the award in front of all the students, and told others to learn from Ji Lin.

Then, he went on to explain in detail the various academic tasks that students need to complete in the new semester.

Of course, in addition to these routine matters, Teacher Ye also mentioned some personnel changes—for example, Gu Yixin has left the school, and at the same time, a new classmate, Xu Lianqiao, has joined the class.