The dormitories of Huaijiang University look like gray stone trees growing along the ridge, and it is difficult to tell the difference.
Apart from the altitude and relative location, the only thing that can be distinguished is the small sign in front of each building.
Xia Zhaoyao confirmed the address Zhao Huanxi sent her and found that it was correct.
As Zhao Huanxi described, the main entrance is an electronic gate.
Students only need to swipe their campus card or facial recognition to enter and exit freely.
However, this does not mean that there are any loopholes in the security of Huaijiang University’s dormitories:
The first room two or three meters away from the main entrance is the exclusive room of the hostess of each dormitory. Once a sneaky or unidentified person wants to sneak into the dormitory, they will immediately appear and keep them out.
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If someone wants to "break through" by force, the dormitory aunt can summon seven or eight security guards in an instant with a WeChat message.
Of course, Xia Zhaoyao doesn't have to worry about identity issues, after all, she now has senior Zhao Huanxi...
Um--
Xia Zhaoyao blinked and looked at the card in his hand.
The "Dengxian" winding mountain trail in the Beifeng School District of Huaijiang University.
"Our school is mainly divided into four dormitories, plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum."
Zhao Huanxi held the suitcase with one hand and pointed to the standing stone with "Bamboo Garden" engraved on it diagonally above with the other hand.
"Most business students live in Zhuyuan, politics and law students live in Lanyuan, science and engineering students live in Juyuan, and social arts and sports students live in Meiyuan."
"Compared with other parks, Zhuyuan has the best view, and above the four dormitories is the comprehensive teaching area."
"Well, the view is the best——"
Xia Zhaoyao opened his mouth with a subtle expression, resisting the urge to complain.
Of course, can the view be bad?
From the administrative building to here, the two of them walked on the winding mountain road for almost a quarter of an hour.
Standing on the outer edge of the trail and looking down, the gate of Huaijiang University looks like a toy resting at your feet.
If you raise a few monkeys on the roadside, this place will be the second Mount Emei - and it will also be the fairy tale version.
The four student apartment areas are located along the winding mountain road. They just passed the Orchid Garden a few minutes ago, while the Plum Garden and Juyuan are...
"Nuo, look, over there is Xiaonan Peak - the Plum Garden and Juyuan Garden are on that mountain, the school gymnasium, the auditorium, the wind and rain playground, and the laboratory are over there."
Zhao Huanxi raised his hand and gestured towards a group of buildings in the distance with some resentment.
That's right.
Huaijiang University is an institution that “grows” on a mountain.
What's even more amazing is that these mountains and seas are not the traditional inverted V-shaped mountains, but M-shaped.
Xia Zhaoyao unfolded the map sent with the admission notice. Only now did she realize that the map was... three-dimensional?!
After going up a steep slope from the main entrance, she arrived at the square in front of the school, which is also the center of point M where the school library is located.
Behind the school library is Mirror Lake, known as "Lover Lake".
The school's administrative building, teacher building, student center, entrepreneurial base, auditorium, and some old teaching buildings are distributed around Jinghu Lake. The road leading to the North Peak and Xiaonan Peak starts from the square in front of the school and is divided into two parts.
The Tiaopanshan Trail goes all the way up.
As for the main playground, comprehensive teaching building, gymnasium, and laboratories, they are located at the top of the north and south peaks respectively.
"...But we have many advantages in living in Beifeng. It's not far from the teaching building, so we can travel less walking to and from get out of class."
On the other side, Zhao Huanxi was still enthusiastically introducing the advantages of Zhuyuan while leading Xia Zhaoyao forward.
Both sides of the winding walkway are dotted with small shops and dormitories, and more and more students are coming and going.
"That's the Caiyun Stairs over there. If you don't have a suitcase, you usually go there for class."
"Oh, I'm asking about the road over there, but everyone is used to calling it the Little Death-Destroying Slope."
"Small fatal slope? Is there a big fatal slope?"
"Yes, it's at the school gate."
"oh--"
Xia Zhaoyao nodded in agreement.
As time passed, she felt that her legs began to feel weak.
Fortunately, we are finally reaching the end.
Following the direction of the senior sister's finger, Zhuyuan Apartment is right in front of you.
at this time.
A tempting aroma of rice and cooking floats from not far away.
Xia Zhaoyao sniffed subconsciously.
It smells like roasted pork with peas, the aroma of stewed beans and the smell of simmering braised pork.
Oh, there is also a certain spicy chicken scent, which is very warm just smelling it from a distance.
"Eh...it smells so good? Is that the canteen over there?"
She turned her head and looked in the direction where the fragrance was coming from.
There is a small fork on the left side of Panshan Road, where a three- or four-story white building stands.
"Oh! By the way, I almost forgot to introduce!"
Zhao Huanxi turned his head and looked at it, raised his finger and said proudly.
"[Zhuyuan Canteen], in Huaijiang University, or even in Huaijiang City, you can't find a better value for money than here."
"You know, don't talk about us, many students from Xiaonanfeng will come here to get food——"
"Wait! Uh - rice. Something bad is going to happen -"
At this moment, Zhao Huanxi, who was still introducing the school environment, suddenly changed his expression.
If Xia Zhaoyao hadn't reacted in time, he almost hit her on the back.
"What's wrong? Senior sister."
"Well, I think I came out to help Tangtang pack lunch..."
Zhao Huanxi looked serious, as if the world was about to be destroyed.
She looked at Xia Zhaoyao, who didn't seem to understand, and explained very seriously.
"Xiao Zhaoyao, if you are very, very hungry now, you can eat a pig in three bites."
"Then you asked the roommate who served you to come back with empty hands. Not only did you have no lunch, but you also had an extra mouth to eat."
"Do you know what will happen next?"
"...Uh, will you be angry?"
"What will you do then?"
"Uh, I don't know."
Xia Zhaoyao shrank back in fear, "What will he do?"
"I don't know either - but I know something."
Zhao Huanxi raised his fingers and lowered his voice, a bit like a witch in a divination house.
"If I just go back like this, we will probably end up together. But now it's too late, so-"
"……so?"
Xia Zhaoyao had some bad premonition.
"please--"
Zhao Huanxi put his hands together and said sheepishly.
"You go upstairs first and help me stabilize Tangtang. I'll be right back!"
"Eh?! But——"
"Zhuyuan Liushe, 803, this is Tangtang's card."
Before Xia Zhaoyao could speak, Zhao Huanxi thrust a card into her hand without any explanation.
"The dormitory aunt is not so strict now. You can just swipe your card to enter the dormitory building."
"There is an elevator in the dormitory building. Just go to the eighth floor and find dormitory 803."
"Twenty minutes, help me hold it off for twenty minutes."
While the two were talking, Zhao Huanxi's WeChat call suddenly rang.
"Zhao——! Huan——! Hi!"
"Back, back, on the way."
drop.
The WeChat call was hung up.
"Twenty minutes, please!"
"Don't let aunt find out, otherwise the card will be confiscated."
"You and I..."
Zhao Huanxi pointed at Xia Zhaoyao and then at himself, clasping his hands again and saying please.
"We are in the same boat. Tangtang is the student secretary of the Six Houses. As long as you successfully stabilize Tangtang, both of us will have a bright future."
…………
call--
Relax and look natural——
Xia Zhaoyao took a deep breath, pulled his suitcase and walked calmly to the electronic gate.
drop.
[verification passed]
A few lines of information flashed on the electronic screen, and the gate opened smoothly.
Xia Zhaoyao took back his campus card, flipped it over with his fingers, and read the information on the student card again.
[Huaijiang University—Class of 2019—Tang Qingying]
[Student number: 2019...]
The photo on the back of the campus card is of a pretty girl with slightly squinted eyes.
Just looking at the photos, it’s hard to imagine that he could be the scary character described by senior Huanxi.
"Hey, who are you?" Gululu's suitcase obviously attracted the attention of the aunt at the door.
"Hello, aunt, I came early this year. I want to find some part-time work around the school."
"Oh - it's a part-time job, well, it's pretty good for exercise."
The dormitory aunt nodded and did not continue to talk.
Xia Zhaoyao breathed a sigh of relief and quickly walked into the elevator at the end, pulling his suitcase.
Very good, just as she thought, it is impossible for the dormitory aunt to remember everyone.
As long as she shows a lower sense of presence in the follow-up, it will be easy to pass by as a passerby.
Hmm...Eighth floor - OK.
Ding--
The elevator door opened.
Xia Zhaoyao pulled her suitcase and walked forward with her head lowered. She felt that her palms were sweating.
It was obviously much livelier here than downstairs. Standing in the corridor, she could hear a lot of conversations in the dormitory.
When she came out of the elevator just now, she met two senior students wearing high heels and suits and skirts.
The difference between the aura of a senior student who was about to enter the workplace and a newbie like her was so obvious that even if she just passed by them, she could feel her whole body tightening.
It's like the nervousness a young lion feels when he meets an adult lion.
Xia Zhaoyao had to be thankful that he didn't encounter such a comparison board when he entered the house just now.
but……
Then again...
Then senior Tang Qingying, who can calm down a group of seniors who are about to graduate... isn't her aura even stronger?!
"...803, 803, it should be here."
Xia Zhaoyao raised his head and looked at the number on the door.
Unlike other doors with decorations and patterns, the facade is surprisingly clean.
The room seemed very quiet, and if you listened carefully you could hear a little bit of noise.
What should we do now?
Xia Zhaoyao was a little at a loss.
Zhao Huanxi hasn't come yet, is it best for her to stand here and wait?
The student secretary must be a very strict person, after all, Zhao Huanxi would be scared even if he was so tall.
But if Senior Sister Huanxi comes later and she is still standing at the door, it may not be one veto but two votes.
By the way, this situation...
Xia Zhaoyao was stunned for a moment, and suddenly remembered the social skills that Lao Xia once taught her.
"Come on, let me teach you a universal social skill today."
"The most important thing in dealing with others is to be thick-skinned and familiar."
"When you encounter a difficult character, take the initiative to shake hands and say hello. A low profile can make you safer."
"Remember! The trick is to be quick and accurate! Hold your hands, smile, and bend down to say hello."
Lao Xia said proudly, "After all, you can't reach out and hit the smiling person——"
right!
This is it.
Xia Zhaoyao's eyes suddenly lit up.
She can knock on the door first and wait for the other party to open the door, then take the opportunity to shake hands.
Lao Xia has been in society for many years and has never seen any scenes. This technique will definitely work.
Boom, boom.
Xia Zhaoyao knocked on the door, and someone seemed to be walking over.
OK, all right……
Prepare--
Click. The door opens.
Xia Zhao stepped forward, holding his hands steadily forward.
"Excuse me, hello. Senior Sister Tang Qingying!"
"I am……"
Eh?!
Xia Zhaoyao's hands froze in mid-air.
In her hands, a tender white foot was dangling, trying to break free.
Looking back along the swaying feet...
The "stern" senior sister was holding a lollipop in her mouth and a game console in her hands, looking up at her in confusion.
Um……
This senior Tang Qingying seems to be...a bit smaller than her?