Those Years When I Was Forced to Top the Forbes List

Chapter 126 Passion!

The School of Humanities has produced a fighting master.

They even managed to mess with the instructors.

They still play standing up.

They swung the person around, holding them in their hands and wielding them like a magic staff.

The more rumors spread, the more outrageous it becomes.

This wave of information spread widely, beyond the freshmen, and its main targets were male students. The overwhelming sense of power it exuded was so strong that the male students who witnessed it were talking about it with great enthusiasm.

Girls aren't really into these legendary tough guys; they even frown when they hear about the fight scenes.

Alas--

Slamming someone down by the neck—how violent and dangerous!
Tsk tsk tsk tsk…

However, there is another version of Chen Xuebing that they are interested in: "Master Chen".

He started his own business and is quite wealthy?

He's not muscular, but he's quite handsome?
The previous violence turned into—this man makes me feel so safe!
What Tang Monk's flesh?!
I need to go check it out, where did this flamboyant junior come from!
I want to touch his abs while I sleep!

The morning after Chen Xuebing's battle ended, people were already pointing and talking about the location of the brigade's first squad on the edge of the parade ground.

"Brother, someone's watching you! Lots of senior girls, you're going to get picked up." Hu Li whispered to herself while standing at attention.

Chen Xuebing walked over and patted her on the head.

"Stand still!"

Hu Li yelled and slapped Chen Xuebing with her backhand.

"Take it easy!"

"Master Chen, if she speaks again, give her a guillotine!"

Xiong Hai from 306 saw Hu Li speak first and seized the opportunity to laugh.

The female classmates next to them started to speak up.

"Hu Li is so adorable, Mr. Chen can't bear to part with her!"

"Chen Xuebing, it's true! Yesterday we were browsing the forum on Hu Li's computer, and a senior student said she wanted to confess her feelings to you, and even said you were like Tang Sanzang's flesh."

Recently, Hu Li and Chen Xuebing have become much closer. Hu Li's quirky personality has indeed brought him a lot of joy. Although Chen Xuebing still often has a stern face towards her, his tolerance for her has increased considerably.

Everyone actually envies their relationship.

Hu Li is so adorable! She's also so popular. Having a sister like that is pure bliss!
Although Chen Xuebing is capable in many ways, he is too serious. Everyone likes to see Hu Li tease Chen Xuebing from time to time.

Actually, Chen Xuebing's personality isn't that serious. It's just that Instructor Sun "values" him quite a bit, always letting him lead the team. He even made him the flag bearer at the end of the training performance. He really wanted to do a good job. Now, the brigade management class is performing well, and they have a chance to shine at the performance.

Moreover, I heard that when the training ends, the school's principal and vice-principal will come and present awards to outstanding companies. If the class performs well, he can also represent the class on stage and exchange a few words with Vice-Principal Liang, whom he met at the bridge construction site.

Last time, Liang Naixing and Gu Anbang left without even having a meal, and he didn't even get their contact information.

I only realized after coming to university that it's much harder than I imagined to meet with a school leader in such a big university.

He lacks architectural talent; without sufficient personnel, he cannot undertake large-scale projects. He is keen to establish a talent cooperation with the university.

It's not just about collaborating with graduates on campus; there are plenty of graduates willing to work. What he wants is to collaborate with several key engineering laboratories at the university, targeting well-established, high-end talent.

However, the projects he currently works on are still too small, and the construction techniques are relatively simple. He has already come up with a preliminary idea for a comprehensive cooperation plan, but it needs to be supported by a large number of projects. Otherwise, given the current environment for cooperation between enterprises and schools, it is impossible to bring in the school's superiors and negotiate innovative terms.

This matter concerns his expansion in the construction industry, so he can't speak rashly now. He can only find an opportunity to contact certain leaders and get to know them better before making any further moves.

Chen Xuebing coughed as he thought about it.

"Stop talking nonsense in the queue. What Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong? I am Fahai. I never talk about Buddhism, but I do know a little about martial arts."

Once the ranks had quieted down a bit, he adjusted his hat, looked down at the puppet soldiers whose uniforms were slightly loose, and continued:

"Youth is fleeting, and all experiences are precious. You didn't join the army or attend military academy, so military life is probably out of your reach. This is the only time you'll be able to shout slogans so freely, march across the school playground in what you call silly steps, and still win applause. This uniform is actually very nice; many people would love to wear it but can't. Let's put on our uniforms properly and march in unison. Let's earn some military honor for ourselves, okay?"

Chen Xuebing's words were tinged with genuine emotion.

In both his lives, he chose to miss the crossroads of military life his father had arranged for him. He may never have the chance to experience the warmth and emotion in the stories his father had told him.

These words prompted everyone to straighten their clothes, hats, and belts.

Nowadays, there is no policy for college graduate officers. Even if someone chooses to join the army after graduation, they can only become a low-ranking soldier, which most people are unwilling to do.

Thinking about all the stories of the People's Liberation Army that I've heard since I was a child, who hasn't dreamed of wearing a military uniform and cap for a moment? But then I realize that I will never actually be able to wear a military uniform, and I still feel a little regretful.

The military uniform they wore, which they had been excited about for a while but then found disgusting, suddenly seemed precious.

Cheng Danting, who had been keeping her head down, raised her chin slightly and straightened the cap badge on her head.

But the people most moved by these words were neither the students in the queue nor Chen Xuebing.

Instructor Sun sighed, stood up from the flower bed, and walked to the front of the line.

"Let me do it."

Chen Xuebing saw a hint of tears in Instructor Sun's eyes, immediately raised his hand in salute, and ran back to the ranks.

Instructor Sun returned a standard military salute, and then saluted the brigade's first platoon.

"I…"

His voice trembled as soon as he opened his mouth.

"I'm leaving the military this year."

"I apologize to my fellow students. I was unable to continue serving in the military this year and am facing discharge. I have been in a bad mood lately and have not been able to properly complete my training tasks for you and stand my last post well."

"I... I cherish this military uniform very much, like my own life!"

"Chen Xuebing's words just now reminded me that as long as I wear the military uniform, I must shoulder the responsibilities of a soldier! From now on, I will lead you in training!"

"I hope you can live up to this uniform! At the graduation drill, show your best and win honor, okay!"

After a brief silence, everyone shouted.

"it is good!"

"it is good!"

"Begin training!"

Instructor Sun choked up again as he spoke his last words, recalling every soldier he had trained and every training session, his slightly overweight body standing ramrod straight.

In just a few words, everyone's eyes welled up with tears.

The college students' exceptional empathy resonated with the most powerful military spirit, and everyone standing in the ranks felt as if they were burning with passion.

Over the next two days, Instructor Sun trained with great enthusiasm, and his slogans were the loudest among the instructors of the nearby companies.

There was only one word in the minds of the Tourism Management Class 1 students.

Passion!!
……

"Cultivating virtue leads to far-reaching influence! Connecting the world!"

On the morning of September 12th, the opening ceremony and military training summary and commendation meeting were held.

One after another, marching formations marched past the rostrum, shouting the school motto in unison.

They are still far from being true soldiers, but even a fraction of that is enough to inspire passion.

The leaders on the stage were quite satisfied.

Who doesn't want to be a general?

School leaders also want to be leaders.

At this moment, they are the division commander and deputy division commander!

Before the drill had even lasted ten minutes, it suddenly started raining, and the rain got heavier and heavier. The leaders whispered among themselves, then stood up and stood to inspect the troops.

The students were even more excited.

Led by Instructor Sun, the first class of the Tourism Management Department marched with exceptionally powerful steps, their footsteps drowning out the sound of the pattering rain as they passed the podium.

"Virtue leads to far-reaching influence, and communication reaches all corners of the world!"

The slogans were deafening, shouted three times, and everyone felt like a hero.

Normally, the leaders would nod slightly and say that the team is not bad.

But at this moment, everyone was soaked to the bone, and no one on the stage spoke. The leaders were also trying to find a bit of warmth in the shouts.

This team was very impressive, which warmed the hearts of the leaders on stage and left a deep impression on them.

The drill ended, and the rain had subsided.

The national anthem was played once on the parade ground, and the leaders announced the advanced battalion and twelve outstanding companies.

"Second Regiment, Second Battalion! College of Civil Engineering, Department of Transportation Civil Engineering!"

The advanced battalion was given to the elite academy.

Outstanding Companies: School of Transportation, School of River and Ocean Engineering, School of Information Engineering, School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Economics and Management, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Vehicle Engineering…

Both rain and dew are touched.

As the names were read out one by one, the students from the School of Humanities, who hadn't heard their own school's name called out yet, were a little resentful.

Damn it, is the School of Humanities really a stepmother's daughter?
Chen Xuebing swallowed hard as he listened.

This is National Chiao Tung University! This is the cradle of civil engineering! It has all kinds of engineering colleges, it's so comprehensive!

I didn't get to the School of Humanities until I was eleventh in my class. The next school after that was the School of Art and Design.

"School of Humanities, Department of Tourism Management, Class One!"

"yeah!!"

The Tourism Management Class 1 cheered.

Chen Xuebing smiled and ran up to the stage to receive his award.

All the banners were the same. There were six leaders on the stage, and the 12 banners were handed out in two rounds. Chen Xuebing intentionally lined up in the second round, heading towards Liang Naixing's position.

When Chen Xuebing went up on stage and walked up to Liang Naixing, who was bowing his head to hold the banner, he smiled at him and said, "Principal Liang! We meet again!" Liang Naixing was stunned for a moment and looked him over carefully for two seconds.

The two had only met half a month ago, so it was not that he had forgotten, but the difference in their appearances while wearing camouflage uniforms was too great, and he did not recognize Chen Xuebing at all.

"You are…"

Chen Xuebing adjusted his hat.

"Chen Xuebing at the Wujiang Grand Bridge construction site!"

"Oh! Xiao Chen! Oh, right, you're from the School of Humanities! I've been so busy lately I forgot!"

Liang Naixing hesitated for a long time before recognizing Chen Xuebing. Somewhat embarrassed, he took the initiative to extend his hand and shake hands with Chen Xuebing.

This is entirely a subconscious act of social compensation.

But this handshake, coupled with their polite greetings, made it clear to everyone in the audience.

This freshman knows school leaders!

Who is he?
Who is he? Do the students in the Tourism Management Department know?

Chen Xuebing on stage did not take up too much of everyone's time and seized the opportunity to get to the point.

"Principal Liang, I have some problems with my project and have been wanting to consult you. I wonder if you could give me some guidance?"

A teacher is someone who teaches, imparts knowledge, and resolves doubts.

Liang Naixing, of course, couldn't refuse.

"Um... but I have something to do today. I'm going out for a group training course soon, so I need to get ready. Are you in a hurry?"

Chen Xuebing hesitated for a moment.

It's not good to say you're in a hurry, but if you say you're not in a hurry, they really won't be in a hurry.

"Then I'll wait until you have time! I'll come find you when you get back!"

"Good good."

After a few words, Chen Xuebing simply stepped down from the stage.

This conversation still attracted the attention of some of the leaders nearby.

"Principal Liang, do you know this student?"

Liang Naixing nodded: "A student who started her own business early and is quite successful... By the way, I remember Dean Zhou from the School of Humanities mentioned the issue of company visits at the last meeting, right? This student from their school has a company, but I don't know if she has an office space. I forgot to ask earlier! I'm going out tomorrow, so if you see her, please tell her?"

"Oh...is it his own company?"

“Hmm…” Liang Naixing hesitated for a moment, recalling his first impression of Chen Xuebing, and shook his head: “I don’t know much about this. He works in engineering. You can talk to him. Judging from the engineering projects he has participated in, the company should not be very large. However, the school is going to upgrade to a university next year, and the pressure on students’ employment is high. The School of Humanities is a low-lying area, so it’s not easy for Lao Zhou. We should help him if we can.”

"Alright, I'll talk to him!"

When Chen Xuebing returned to the class line, his classmates were already buzzing with discussion.

"Mr. Chen! You know the school leaders!"

Hu Li also changed her position, running behind Chen Xuebing, and said with a grin:

"Brother, you've been hiding your true abilities!"

Chen Xuebing glanced at Liang Naixing on the stage, feeling that the other party wasn't very interested in him, but he didn't know what the problem was.

At least we made contact, so it wasn't a complete waste of effort.

He shook his head and smiled:
"We're not that close. Otherwise, I would have gone to the Civil Engineering department. Why would I hang out with you guys who can't find jobs in the future?"

"cut--"

The male students all raised their middle fingers to express their dissatisfaction.

Hu Li also slapped him on the back.

"Tourism management sounds like so much fun! If I become a tour guide, I can travel for free!"

Chen Xuebing rolled his eyes: "A tour guide license doesn't grant you free admission nationwide. I might as well go and fix up any scenic spots I want."

"Alas--"

"Mr. Chen! I want to see Fengdu Ghost City! But there's no road there, so I'm too scared to go! Could you please build a road there?"

"What's so interesting about Fengdu Ghost City? There are hardly any people there! Chiyou Jiuli City is much more interesting! It's one of the three major ancestral worship sites for the Miao people in the country. Legend has it that it was built by Chiyou himself leading the Miao ancestors. It's full of authentic Miao villages. It's really beautiful there, and there are lots of beautiful Miao women!"

"Pshaw, when you get to Chongqing you have to see the Three Gorges! You ask when I'll return, but there's no set date; the autumn rain in Bashan swells the ponds at night!"

When the topic of their upcoming tourism major came up, everyone spoke enthusiastically, extremely excited.

The job prospects for this major are truly bleak, with a signing rate of less than 10%. The only advantage is that you get to experience university life like a poem. I heard that during holidays, you have to go on a trip, and the school will also organize trips to scenic spots.

Chen Xuebing felt a slight stirring in his heart upon hearing these words.

Then he shook his head and smiled, before looking at Instructor Sun, who was staring blankly at the front of the line.

He clapped his hands only after the leaders on stage, who were soaked and disheveled, finished their speeches and announced the end of the event.

"Hey, hey, hey, our class got first place in the whole college today! Shouldn't we thank Instructor Sun?"

Proud smiles rose around them, and they all said in unison, "Thank you, Instructor Sun!"

Instructor Sun looked at the students, smiled, and prepared to give a speech to encourage their studies.

Chen Xuebing then shouted, "Is this all the verbal thanks you're going to get?"

After he finished speaking, he glanced at his roommates in room 306.

The group instantly understood and revealed lewd smiles.

"Yeah! We just let Instructor Sun leave like that?"

Hey! We can't leave!

Instructor Sun's expression changed, and he turned to run away.

People had already gathered from all directions.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! No, no, no!"

Instructor Sun shouted in alarm, but was surrounded by a group of boys who lifted him up.

"one two Three!"

Instructor Sun was tossed high into the air.

"Thank you, Instructor Sun!!"

……

Students from each class gathered around their respective instructors and exchanged phone numbers or QQ numbers that they would almost never contact again as a memento, thus marking the complete end of the military training.

Chen Xuebing strolled on the playground, feeling the air of freedom. Starting tomorrow, no one would urge him to get up, and no one would care if he wanted to go out.

It's not very free.

There's a lot piling up lately: the newly hired manager at the third construction site, settlement matters at the Furong Village site, and the design of the first-generation branded mobile phone…

There are many things waiting for him to handle.

"Chen Xuebing!"

Someone called him from behind.

He turned around, slightly surprised by the person who had come.

It was Fang Yu, who had barely spoken to him during this period.

Fang Yu ran over, his eyes somewhat unreadable: "Are you sure you want to run for class monitor?"

When Chen Xuebing heard this straightforward question, he thought to himself that the man had finally come out of his slump and was determined to compete with him to the very end.

"What, you want me to withdraw from the election?" Chen Xuebing joked.

"No." Fang Yu sighed. "I can't beat you in the election. I wanted to ask you, if I run for class monitor, you and Hu Li wouldn't have any objections, would you?"

Chen Xuebing glanced at him, secretly not wanting him to be the class monitor. Cheng Danting was obviously easier to talk to, and if she were the class monitor, she could do some of the tasks assigned to the Youth League branch secretary.

He only intended to use his position as branch secretary to run for the Youth League Committee, just to have a position with a voice, and he didn't intend to take on a lot of miscellaneous tasks.

"You want to join the Youth League Committee?"

"Mm." Fang Yu nodded.

"You want to take the selection exam? Being a branch secretary of the Communist Youth League is fine. I'll make you a branch secretary next year."

Civil servants selected for training and development are selected from universities to work at the grassroots level as reserve candidates for leadership positions.

The Central Selection Committee requires that one be a member of the Party, have served as a class monitor, or be a branch secretary as basic requirements.

Fang Yu pondered for a long time, then shook his head.

"I want to go to the Youth League Committee to gain experience and familiarize myself with the policies. There are commonalities between Youth League work and Party work."

Chen Xuebing turned his head slightly in surprise.

He had long realized that Fang Yu's family were officials, and that arranging for him to join the Party so early was probably to prepare him for the civil service exam.

But judging from his words, he seems to have lofty ambitions.

"Hmm... why don't you run for publicity officer?"

Chen Xuebing's words made Fang Yu's eyes widen.

"Propaganda Committee Member?"

What kind of weak class committee members are these? They have no credibility whatsoever!
Chen Xuebing smiled and continued:

"Didn't you want to familiarize yourself with the policies? The propaganda committee member is just right. Help me with the work of the Youth League branch secretary. It will be at most a year. I'll bring you into the Youth League Committee, and when I'm done, I'll recommend you to take my place."

Fang Yu frowned: "You're also going there for the Youth League Committee?"

Chen Xuebing didn't answer, and walked forward with his hands in his pockets.

"Listen to me and I'll help you; don't listen to me and try competing with me."

(End of this chapter)