e actually shows double feints Oh my God, now it’s triple feint!" the crowd was amazed. They forgot that these incredible techniques were being performed by Su Cen rather than the game itself, which i...Chapter Thirty-Three: Roll Out and Away

Women are indeed hypocritical, especially women like Lin Luoran.

In the text message she sent to Su Can, she portrayed herself as being lonely, bored, without a guide to show her around the school, and with no friends or greetings for three days. In other words, it sounded like she had been completely abandoned.

However, when Su Can arrived at the Foreign Languages Building, there was already a group of men and women who seemed to have just finished an event in the conference room gathered by the entrance of the building. They were holding some low-quality props such as top hats, little umbrellas, and shiny five-pointed stars, but their smiles were genuine.

Among them were several long-haired beauties from the Foreign Languages Department who stood out with their outstanding demeanor, a few foreign exchange students, and Lin Luoran was among this crowd of people.

She had a black Mickey Mouse ear clip on her head and wore a red plaid jumpsuit that gave her an English flair. She was standing there chatting up the international students and everyone in the Foreign Languages Department enthusiastically. It looked like Lin Luoran didn’t lack friends at Nan Da University, nor did she lack people eager to introduce her into their circles.

Seeing this, Su Can felt a bit redundant. He stood by but neither staying nor leaving seemed appropriate.

Compared with the crowd of people, Su Can, who was waiting for someone alone, looked out of place. However, she could quickly adapt to it; all she had to do was not talk at all.

Busybody Lin Luoran finally noticed Su Can and jumped over after chatting with someone else beside her, saying, "Oh, you're here."

"Hearing this tone of yours makes me want to kill," Su Can's eyebrows twitched.

Lin Luoran looked very innocent as she said, "But I was indeed bored yesterday and the day before. Today, it just so happened that I met a senior sister and also ran into an international student gathering from my department. You wouldn't see things at face value and think you've discovered their essence, right"

Su Can shook his head. "I found out that throughout the entire thing, I only saw your superficial side and foolishly took it as the essence." Judging by Lin Luoran's outfit today, she clearly had planned to attend this gathering from the start; her 'happening to run into' was extremely questionable.

Moreover, seeing how close she managed to get with so many people in such a short period of time at a single gathering, this little girl was too strong. It seemed exaggerated. Therefore, Su Can felt entitled to express his doubts, but not expressing any doubts while still choosing to believe would be purely an intelligence issue.

Lin Luoran took off her hair clip and pulled Su Can's hand forward, saying, "Not bad! You seem to have leveled up in every way. Oh well, let’s not talk about it anymore. I heard that the meat-filled baozi and seaweed fried rice at Nan Da University’s roadside stalls are pretty good; they put a lot of meat and seaweed into them. Guide me there, and I’ll treat you. Let Tang Wu join us as well. It's been so long since we've seen each other, and I miss all of you. My brother and Wang Weiwei have already become inseparable friends, but Xiao Su is the most considerate."

As Lin Luoran pulled him forward, Su Can inexplicably thought about those days in the past. It seemed that Lin Luoran was still the same as before, mingling with Wang Weiwei and others without any gender distinctions, lively like a boy. However, now seeing her dressed in a red plaid skirt with a feminine touch, pulling his hand as she did when she was more carefree like that, after just a few steps, Lin Luoran might have realized something and let go of his hand.

Su Can suddenly discovered that those days of leisure were truly gone for good. Lin Luoran, Wang Weiwei, Lin Chuwu, Xue Yi Yang, Liu Rui, Tang Wu, and others had matured imperceptibly in this seemingly unchanging time.

After a brief moment of daze, Su Can quickly regained his composure and acted as her guide while introducing Nan Da University to her on the go. Along the way, Lin Luoran was tempted by skewers and ice cream frequently; she usually ate grilled meat with one hand while holding an ice cream in the other. This made Su Can admire Lin Luoran's stomach for its resilience. It seemed that women couldn't resist delicious food.

He recalled how Lin Luoran had always been strong, adjusting her dining mannerisms according to the environment and background of those present, whether it was competing eagerly or being genteel; in terms of putting on a show, there were few who could surpass her.

The pair they made attracted quite a bit of attention from students along the way. However, Su Can was slightly disappointed that no one recognized him as the best debater who had defeated Dong Xiaojia's team in the debate competition held by the student council.

On second thought, it wasn't surprising at all. The Nan Da campus was so large that it would take a whole day to tour it thoroughly; with such a large number of students, recognizing him who wasn’t a famous figure from Nan Da and didn't frequently appear on Shanghai TV as a public figure was indeed difficult. Or perhaps they simply didn't care.

Originally, he thought it was good to meet two people who wanted to greet and sign, but when Lu Luo saw Lin Luoran earlier, the girl gave him a taste of her arrogance.

But fate did not give him that chance. After all, he is just a new student in this school, no one cares if he has an extraordinary background or not.

...

Sitting down at the snack stall outside the campus and ordering meat-filled buns and fish ball soup for two people to share, Tang Wu's text message also came back: "Yes, I'll be there soon."

If things go as expected, today Tang Wu has two political economy classes and one mathematics analysis class. Su Cen's schedule is also packed; these courses are not easy at all, even stricter than high school.

However, Lin Luoran managed to take this time off to relax at Nan University. Is it because the learning load at Fudan University is light, or does she plan on skipping classes since her freshman year This doesn't seem like her character that has been relentlessly pursuing top grades since high school.

The credit system in Nanjing University measures a student's academic quantity while GPA (Grade Point Average) gauges the quality of learning. From A, A-, B , all the way to F, Nanjing University’s grading system is divided into eleven levels with minimum 0 and maximum 4.

Based on traditional percentage scores, a 0 GPA corresponds to below 59% (F grade), while a 4.0 GPA would be in the range of 90-100% (A grade). A 3.7 GPA falls into the 85-89% bracket (A- level), and B is within the 82-84% percentage range, and so on.

A GPA around 3.3 in Nanjing University along with a steady IELTS score above 7.5 would make it possible to apply for prestigious universities like Oxford or Cambridge's business schools or London School of Economics should one wish to study abroad for further education.

This also means that this grade could secure a good job in the future, serving as a stepping stone towards entering the white-collar or gold-collar class upon graduation.

Zhang Xiaqiao introduced that there are many students who can get around 3.3 GPAs on the ranking list, while those with grades hovering around 1.7 and below are numerous too. Zhang Xiaqiao's father is already eyeing his son’s good performance hoping to secure a spot for him in the limited number of study-abroad opportunities available within their department. Of course, even Su Cen's rival Qian Zhongyuan has been targeted.

Despite both parties having connections and attempting to push each other back, ultimately, they must still rely on GPA to settle things; it wouldn't be feasible if one were to replace someone else’s name but their grades are far behind the replaced person's.

In addition to university GPAs abroad, under future employment trends where thousands might compete for a single job position, having a poor GPA generally means that your resume won’t look good either.

The recruitment requirements of state-owned enterprises, banks, and some multinational companies are particularly strict regarding low GPAs; they often result in significant disadvantages.

Everyone says that academic qualifications serve as the key to securing a foothold for future survival, but GPA is the most critical component on this key. This directly affects one's future living space, income, or the rate of self-worth recognition once leaving school.

But it seems like GPA doesn't matter much to Su Cen since he decided from the moment of his rebirth in this world that he would start a business independently; he won’t rely on such things for survival.

The current major industries are not what he plans to rely on for future survival. He has no ambition to stand out on Forbes' list, just managing his capital will ensure an extraordinary future for him.

He doesn't plan to let his GPA climb to absurd heights; broadening his net, Su Cen is willing to accept a lower average GPA without reservation.

As far as Su Cen's current energy levels are concerned, studying extensively isn’t an issue. Compared to his previous life’s condition, he now has a youthful body full of vitality and vigor. However, it still feels overwhelming at times.

Ling Luoran's leisurely attitude makes him envious.

Tang Wu came with Ruan Siou, and today in the afternoon, Ruan Siou's first two classes were the same as Tang Wu's. Her group of best friends had fewer opportunities to gather together after entering university, so they quickly got along well with others around them and formed their own circles.

Ruan Siou felt that among all the people in her dormitory, she might be most compatible with Tang Wu. Although this girl seemed cold, her performance on the baseball field gave Ruan Siou a deeper understanding of her. He appreciated Tang Wu very much.

This was a street lined with small eateries just outside the main entrance of Nan University. Though the restaurants were shabby and stalls scattered around haphazardly, they were still popular places that many alumni from Nan University would fondly remember; some office workers in the vicinity wouldn’t miss an opportunity to revisit them during their breaks. At meal times, these eateries were always bustling with people.

The three girls gathered at this corner, and thus, the conversation quickly took off. Ruan Siou and Lin Luoran unexpectedly found common ground when it came to women’s fashion. They discussed discounts and styles of several brands.

Tang Wu didn’t have much authority in this area, but she listened attentively to their opinions. When Ruan Siou got excited during the conversation, he directly said, "Hey, Lin Luoran, aren’t you from Shanghai International Studies University Why don’t we come find you for a shopping trip one day and visit your university as well. Oh, it’s too bad you’re leaving today. Anyway, let’s do this weekend instead; we can go to the DIMES near People's Square. The clothes there are great, and if you know how to bargain, you won’t get ripped off."

Tang Wu nodded. It was clear that girls' obsession with shopping for clothes was just as intense as boys' fixation on games.

Their small table attracted some attention due to the presence of three girls. Su Can could sense that other guys at nearby tables would occasionally turn their heads toward them, and even boys passing by from the milk tea shop would notice this group. Some perverted individuals who were very confident in themselves couldn’t take their eyes off the scene, which made Ruan Siou somewhat uncomfortable.

Su Can understood; if he was eating elsewhere and encountered one or two attractive girls, staring was a basic courtesy and skill for male college students.

Ruan Siou and Lin Luoran were having a great time chatting. Su Can caught Tang Wu's gaze and she gave him a slight smile before her eyes wandered away. She felt that Su Can’s look at her then contained some mischievousness, making it hard for her to see him in a good light.

After pondering for a moment, Su Can slowly moved his foot under the table towards Tang Wu's little shoes and gently pressed against them. His heart was filled with a sense of stimulation as he imagined squeezing her tiny toes through her thin open-toed sandals—this alone would be enough to indulge in daydreaming.

Tang Wu glanced at Su Can, blushed slightly, checked the time on her watch, and said, "We need to go now; our classes start soon."

Ruan Siou unwillingly looked at his watch and nodded reluctantly.

Su Can paid the bill first. As everyone stood up to leave, Tang Wu turned to Su Can and said, "Could you see Luoran off We will go ahead."

"Whenever you're free, come to Shanghai International Studies University to find me for a visit; I’ll be available anytime." After watching Tang Wu and Ruan Siou cross the street, Lin Luoran waved goodbye and then started sending text messages again, looking very busy.

"I feel so full. Shall we walk around" Lin Luoran pointed at the streets.

Su Can nodded, and they walked side by side out of the university gate from a place far away from Xia Hai and Rong Cheng in terms of geography.

There was an inexplicable feeling that when he graduated high school, Su Can thought those people he had known would go their separate ways to天涯海角 (the ends of the earth). But now, with Lin Luoran walking beside him, her striking British red checkered dress and beautiful face right next to him, it made Su Can feel like his past experiences carried more weight.

In front of him now, time and space seemed not as distant anymore, both psychologically and in terms of the unpublicized career he had started.

He felt he had the power to bridge these distances.

In the era of information explosion that was yet to come, perhaps he would have even more strength, making everyone around him feel closer to him than ever before.

...

street lamps, advertisements, old and newly renovated shops, marble roads, a girl in a red skirt, a boy in a short-sleeved T-shirt.

Lin Luoran bit her lip as she looked around the streetside scenery. Su Can remained silent,默契的沉默蔓延開來。

"Drop me off here," Lin Luoran turned around and smiled. "I'm quite happy to have visited Nan University this time, but I will tell my brother that you bullied me. And you also said that if we ever stand on opposite sides again, you won't let me go."

Su Can was speechless, realizing he should have told her these things.

This little girl is so vengeful; when she becomes troublesome in the future, there will be no end to it.

"Let's head back. Someone has come to pick me up," Lin Luoran waved and looked down the street.

A beautiful Mercedes C200 approached from afar and stopped in front of her. The driver's side door opened, revealing a man around nineteen years old with above-average looks, casual attire but no sense of mediocrity. Standing at 1.8 meters tall, he wore a blue-and-purple striped tank top that complemented his height next to Lin Luoran’s 1.69 meters.

Lin Luoran smiled sweetly and introduced him to Su Can, "This is Su Can."

"I've heard of you," the man extended a hand, shook Su Can's firmly and said, "Wu Dingding, Lin Luoran’s childhood arranged fiancé, also known as her betrothed."

Su Can was momentarily stunned. Looking at Wu Dingding in front of him, he realized this must be the person mentioned by Lin Zouwu and Wang Weiwei—indeed a formidable fellow. However, Su Can didn’t miss the sudden fist-clenching gesture from always-smiling Lin Luoran.

After some thought, Su Can smiled and said, "I've heard about it as well, congratulations."

Wu Dingding continued, "These few days of Luoran being here have caused you trouble. Sorry for that."

"It's fine, we are good friends. Welcome to visit again in the future."

"Alright, hurry back to school. We should go," Lin Luoran patted Su Can’s shoulder and took a deep breath before turning around and getting into the Mercedes.

Through her rearview mirror, Lin Luoran watched as Su Can waved goodbye to them and turned away with an imposing posture.

Suddenly, he said, "That is, I almost forgot. Regardless of what you said that day, at least what I said was a lie. We are friends who will never stand against each other; even if such a day comes, how could I provoke Miss Lin I would retreat."

Lin Luoran’s eyes reddened slightly before she burst into laughter at his words.

Su Can waved back and left.

As the car drove away, Wu Dingding shook his head, looked through the rearview mirror at Su Can's shrinking silhouette on the horizon, with a faint smile on his lips. had once revered, and now they could be so close. In this regard, Su Cen was already content with what he had; he didn't have too many excessive expectations.Now, he has to make an irrevocable choice...