Walk straight along the path.
Along the way, Wang Yue saw many newly enrolled students reporting, all carrying bags and bundles. He was among the few who came empty-handed, carrying only a suitcase.
Just then, Xie Jiban nudged Wang Yue with his hand, "Quick, look, a beauty!"
Wang Yue followed Xie Jiban's gaze. A girl in hot pants and a T-shirt, pushing a suitcase, was walking towards them.
Next to the girl was a boy, clearly a senior welcoming new students, smiling and constantly talking to the girl.
However, it was evident that the girl was being perfunctory, seeming unwilling to engage with the senior.
She occasionally took a sip of the drink in her hand.
A forced, awkward smile would sometimes appear on her face.
"Hahaha, this guy clearly has no chance. He looks so pathetic and wants to chat up a girl of this caliber?"
Xie Jiban whispered into Wang Yue's ear.
"Why don't you give it a try?"
Wang Yue said with a smile.
"Me? I'll pass. I know my own limits. Beauties of this level are not for me!"
Xie Jiban was remarkably self-aware.
The girl was indeed beautiful, much more distinctive than online streamers or influencers, and with such high academic credentials, she was a definite goddess.
The four of them passed by without any dramatic incidents.
Wang Yue and Xie Jiban continued forward. The path opened up to reveal an artificial lake.
"Weiming Lake?"
A thought flashed through Wang Yue's mind.
Weiming Lake's significance to Peking University was self-evident, much like the Han and Tang dynasties to China; beyond its beauty, it was a symbol of condensed cultural meaning.
By Weiming Lake, Wang Yue saw students reading, couples in love, and individuals walking alone.
To the southeast of Weiming Lake stood a water tower, modeled after the Burning Lamp Ancient Pagoda of Tongzhou, built in the style of Liao Dynasty eaves brick pagodas, a stroke of genius for Yanyuan.
These images, previously only seen online, now appearing before him, filled Wang Yue with a surge of pride: "I am now a student of Peking University!"
"I don't think we'll find the cafeteria with just the two of us. How about we ask a girl for directions?"
Xie Jiban suggested.
Just then, his eyes lit up as he saw a gentle girl with an air of scholarship sitting by Weiming Lake.
The girl was dressed simply and wore her hair in a high ponytail. Her profile revealed a rare beauty.
"Seeing two great beauties in such a short time. Who said our university has no beautiful girls?"
Xie Jiban said with a smile.
Then, he turned to Wang Yue and said, "Brother, watch my performance. I'll show you what it means to be a charmer like Daniel Wu!"
With that, Xie Jiban walked over.
Wang Yue stood aside to watch the show.
"Let me guess, you're studying the Book of Songs, right?"
Xie Jiban approached the girl and said with a smile.
The girl looked up. Her delicate face made Xie Jiban gasp. She was too beautiful! The combination of purity and scholarly aura was enough to outshine many trending young actresses in the entertainment industry!
"Are you talking to me?"
The girl asked, puzzled.
"Is there another beautiful lady reading here?"
Xie Jiban said with a smile.
The girl shook her head and said, "Sorry, I'm not reading the Book of Songs."
Saying that, the girl lifted her book to show it. The words "Ci Poetry" were clearly written on it.
"Ci poetry is great. I also love reading Ci poetry, especially Mr. Dongpo of the bold style. I can recite every poem by heart."
Xie Jiban said with a smile.
"Then do you think the graceful school is more formidable or the bold school?"
Interest flickered in the girl's eyes.
See?
This is what you call catering to someone's preferences!
Xie Jiban was inwardly pleased. If he opened a class for his flirting skills, he could probably earn tens of thousands a month.
He pondered for a moment and then said, "I believe these two styles are equally great. They are both brilliant poems of our Chinese culture!"
Admire your big brother!
What a perfect answer.
It not only showed his understanding of Ci poetry, but also elevated the topic.
Little girl, you still can't be won over by this?
Xie Jiban's lips curved slightly, secretly pleased with his answer.
But then the girl said, "I don't quite agree with your view. There are a thousand people with a thousand faces, and everyone has their favorite style. I personally think the graceful school is more formidable than the bold school."
The girl's words caught Xie Jiban completely off guard.
He was about to be deified, and suddenly he became a clown?
Suddenly sitting up in his deathbed, the clown was actually himself?
But at this point, agreeing with the girl would make him seem like a fence-sitter.
To maintain his glorious and imposing image, Xie Jiban decided to change the subject.
"Hahaha, a thousand readers have a thousand Hamlets. Compared to this, I'm more curious about your name, classmate."
Xie Jiban said with a smile.
"Xia Man."
The girl replied.
"Xia Man, what a beautiful name."
Xie Jiban's eyes lit up.
Then, in a deep tone, he said, "It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Xie Jiban."
"Jiban?"
Xia Man looked like she wanted to laugh.
"Yes, this name is the bond of my life. And perhaps you are also the bond of my life."
Xie Jiban said with a smile.
"You can use this line on other little sisters, but it won't work on me."
Xia Man winked playfully.
"Then shall we exchange contact information?"
Xie Jiban quickly asked.
Although he felt he didn't deserve Xia Man, he didn't want to miss this opportunity.
What if a toad could eat swan meat?
Xia Man shook her head and said, "I won't give you my contact information. Is there anything else?"
Xie Jiban sighed and said, "Alright, classmate Xia, I actually wanted to ask you for directions."
"Go ahead."
Xia Man nodded.
"I want to ask how to get to the cafeteria."
Xie Jiban asked.
"Keep walking straight, then turn right at the next intersection. There's a signpost there, and you can follow it to find the cafeteria."
Xia Man said.
"Thank you, classmate Xia. I will definitely remember this meeting. If we meet again, would you be willing to give me your contact information?"
Xie Jiban looked at Xia Man and said.
"Still not willing."
Xia Man smiled brightly.
"Alright, alright, goodbye, classmate Xia!"
Xie Jiban slunk back to Wang Yue's side.
"I've got the directions, let's go quickly."
Xie Jiban said.
"Asking for directions took so long?"
Wang Yue said with a smile, "Did you try to get her contact information too?"
"Of course I did! Let me tell you, if she hadn't forgotten her phone today, I would have already added her on QQ."
Xie Jiban bragged.