Zhou Qianlin didn't eat very quickly. She lowered her head and silently put the dumplings into her mouth.
Lan Jue sat next to her and looked at the night view in the distance, enjoying the tranquil feeling.
"How is it?
Is it delicious? "Lan Jue asked with a smile.
"Yeah." Zhou Qianlin nodded.
Lan Jue said, "Do you know what's wrong with eating chives?"
Zhou Qianlin asked in confusion, "What's wrong with eating chives?"
Lan Jue said, "Chives are a very nutritious vegetable. The only bad thing is that they taste too strong. So, after eating chives, you can't kiss them for a while."
"Who wants to …" Zhou Qianlin blushed and looked up at Lan Jue.
Her blushing face was so delicate and white, and her beautiful big eyes were slightly reproachful and shy. Under the dim light of the street lamp, she looked like a fairy in a dream.
Lan Jue was very close to her, and the faint fragrance of chives wafted over. He said subconsciously, "Actually, I like the taste of chives too." He was surprised to find that he couldn't resist the urge to kiss her.
Zhou Qianlin's pretty face blushed even more.
Lan Jue reached out and took out a cup from behind her and handed it to her. "Actually, what I want to say is, after eating chives, drink some tea. The taste will disappear."
Zhou Qianlin took the cup and turned her head away.
She opened the lid, and suddenly, a strong fragrance of tea wafted over.
"Oh, it smells so good.
Jasmine tea! "She said with a little surprise.
"Yeah." Lan Jue nodded. "The taste is the best when the chives are removed."
Zhou Qianlin drank silently, and Lan Jue watched silently from the side.
After eating the dumplings and drinking the tea.
Lan Jue got on his bicycle.
He took Zhou Qianlin in the direction of Sky Mountain.
"You're still lighter!" While riding.
Lan Jue could not help but sigh.
Zhou Qianlin asked, "Who else did you bring?"
Lan Jue said, "Two shameless guys."
Zhou Qianlin hugged his waist.
There was no reply.
"Why aren't you talking?" Lan Jue asked.
"I'm a little tired today," Zhou Qianlin said.
Lan Jue: "By the way, what's going on with this exchange?
Why do you have to participate? "
Zhou Qianlin said, "Hailing College and our college should have a conflict, but I don't know the specifics.
But every year they come to our academy for an exchange.
The previous exchanges had all been with the Mecha Combat Department through mecha battles.
However, in this aspect, our academy is not good at it.
That was why he lost every time, and sometimes he lost quite miserably.
He didn't know how they discussed it this time.
There's also a mecha technology exchange.
That's why we researchers have to interact with each other. That's what we're good at. "
"What's the method of exchange?" Lan Jue asked.
Zhou Qianlin said, "Tomorrow we'll start with the Mecha Combat Department. Both sides will send out three of their best students and three teachers to compete.
The competition is split into two parts, one for the simulator and the other for the actual combat.
There are three rounds in the simulator, and one round in the real combat.
After all, mechas are expensive to build, and there's bound to be some damage.
There's also a certain amount of danger involved.
So it's reduced to one round. "
Lan Jue nodded. "So that's how it is. Sounds pretty simple."
Zhou Qianlin smiled wryly. "It is.
But every year, we lose almost all the matches.
Last year, Professor Tan was the only one to win the DreamNet mecha simulation competition, and the final match between the teachers.
He won back a bit of face, but the rest were all lost. "
Lan Jue said helplessly, "That's to be expected.
After all, mecha combat isn't what National Eastern University specializes in. "
Zhou Qianlin said, "The outside world's evaluation of the academy is based on mecha combat. After all, mecha pilots and battleship commanders are the most important occupations.
That's why losing is a loss of face for the academy.
I hope this year's mecha technology exchange will be fruitful. "
Lan Jue asked, "How are you going to compete in the mecha technology exchange?"
Zhou Qianlin said, "One teacher will lead three students. Both sides will do the same.
Then they will each propose three topics.
Let the other answer.
See who can answer the most questions.
Since Hailing College has agreed to the exchange, I'm guessing they'll be prepared.
Mr. Yue brought us to study the topics we'll propose.
However, I believe we have some confidence in this area. After all, Mr. Yue is an authority in this area. "
Lan Jue nodded. "That's good.
But don't be too worried. If you can't answer, you can ask me. "
"Ask you?" Zhou Qianlin said, surprised.
Lan Jue said, "What?
Are you looking down on me?
There's not much I don't know about mecha.
At least I can give you some ideas. "
Zhou Qianlin smiled. "Okay."
A day had passed since the Poseidon charity concert, but the National Eastern University was still a sea of blue.
Neptune Entertainment Media didn't take back the forget-me-nots, leaving behind a beautiful landscape for the National Eastern University.
Of course, the metal buttons in the auditorium, the scenery, and the crystal carvings were all taken away.
After all, Poseidon's concert couldn't be limited to just one.
In the future, there would be similar concerts on other planets.
Although the concert was over, the popularity didn't die down. Almost all the teachers and students who watched the concert became loyal fans of Neptune.
But for the National Eastern University, there was something more important today.
That was the exchange from Hailing College.
A black High Altitude Verti-Car stopped outside the Academy's gate.
The short and fat old man from yesterday's concert stood at the gate. Wu Chun-yi and the Hailing College Director Shi were behind him.
When the black verti-car stopped, Director Shi's eyes lit up. He quickly walked up and opened the door.
A tall, silver-haired old man got out of the car.
The old man looked to be over 1.9 meters tall. His silver hair was combed back, and he wore a fitted grey suit with a coat draped over his shoulders. Although he was no longer young, his chiseled face was still filled with masculine charm.
It was obvious how handsome he was when he was young.
"Ru Chao, long time no see!"
The short and fat old man from National Eastern University walked up and extended his hand towards the tall old man.
The tall old man shook his hand. "It hasn't been that long.
It's only been a year. But Hitoshi, you seem to have put on some weight.
You have to take good care of your body. "
The short and fat old man laughed. "It's okay, it's okay.
As long as my wife doesn't mind me, I'm fine. "
The tall old man's eyes flashed with a gloomy light. "Let's go in."
The short and fat old man made an inviting gesture, and the two of them walked into the National Eastern University.
Their height difference was more than a head, so walking side by side looked a little funny.
The National Eastern University's Director of Teaching, Wu Chun-yi, and the Hailing College's Director, Shi Jiujiu, followed behind.
The tall old man was the Hailing College's Director, Han Ruchao.
The short and fat old man was the National Eastern University's Director, Xu Renjian.
The two of them were well-known figures in the Eastern Alliance's educational world.
They had nurtured a large number of outstanding talents.
As they walked, Han Ruchao turned to Xu Renjian and asked, "Hitoshi, when will the exchange competition begin?
How are the preparations for this year's competition going? "
Xu Renjian smiled. "How else can it be?
All the outstanding mecha pilots have been absorbed by your mecha academies. What chance do we have?
We'll just do our best. "
Han Ruchao laughed. "Hitoshi is too polite. Who knows what surprises you'll bring me this year.
There's no point in just exchanging pointers. Why don't we make a little bet? "
The fat on Xu Renjian's face twitched. This guy was at it again. In last year's exchange, he'd won a B-grade power gem from me.
This year, he wasn't going to let it go.
Still, he couldn't afford to show any weakness.
"How do you want to bet, Brother Ruchao?"
Han Ruchao said. "Since there are two competitions this year, how about this? In the mecha combat exchange, we'll bet a B-grade gem, just like last year.
Then, in the mecha technology exchange, we'll bet a little more. How about an A-grade gem? "
Hearing this, Xu Renjian's heart skipped a beat. He knew Han Ruchao's personality very well. This guy never did anything he wasn't sure of.
And mecha technology was the school's forte. Did he do this because he was sure of it?
"Brother Ruchao, let's forget about the A-grade gem.
You also know that I'm short of money! "Xu Renjian didn't take the bait and said with some embarrassment.
Han Ruchao said regretfully, "If that's the case, let's forget about it.
I didn't expect Hitoshi to not be confident in the field that your school is best at. It seems that it will be difficult for there to be any outstanding research in the next two years.
Since that's the case, let's do it the same way and bet a B-grade gem on the mecha combat. "
Xu Renjian frowned slightly. Was this guy playing hard to get?
He said that on purpose just now because he was afraid that I would come back in mecha technology?
For a moment, he was in a dilemma.
Han Ruchao looked at his thoughtful expression, and the smile on his face became even more unfathomable.
Xu Renjian said, "Since there are two rounds of exchanges, it's not good to have a prize in one of them. Why don't we also have a B-grade gem in the mecha technology exchange? That way, it'll be fair and balanced."
Old fox!
Han Ruchao cursed in his heart.
This guy actually didn't fall for it. He was really smooth and slippery.
"Alright!" Han Ruchao agreed immediately. His basic goal had been achieved.
The two of them looked at each other and smiled, but it was obvious that they each had their own ulterior motives.
They walked towards the reception building together.
(To be continued …)