Rebirth 08: Can a mobile game company also build a tech empire?

Chapter 140 Freshmen

[Fourth Floor]: "The more mysterious, the more anticipated! We'll find out on September 1st!"

[Fifth Floor]: "How can I become one of the first users?"

[Sixth Floor]: "Don't worry, let's wait for official news."

Similar posts have appeared on various platforms.

More and more people are discussing it, and it's gaining more and more attention.

Throughout the latter half of August, the word "answer" became a hot topic in the tech world.

8 month 28 day.

The official websites of Journey Technology, Z-Dimension, and App Store were updated simultaneously.

A striking countdown banner appeared in the most prominent position.

"There are 3 days until the answer is released online."

Below is a brief introduction.

"The Answer, a truly in-depth knowledge-sharing community."

It officially launched on September 1st.

The initial registration period is limited and open only to university students.

This news immediately sparked a new round of discussion.

"Limited quota? Only for university students?"

"This threshold is interesting; it seems they really want to go into depth."

"Although I am not a college student, I support this approach. Some platforms have all sorts of people, and it's very chaotic."

"College students are great; they are knowledgeable and cultured, and their answers to questions are of high quality."

"What should I do if I've already graduated? Can't I register?"

"Same question, can members of the public register?"

The discussion continues to gain momentum.

At the same time, several platforms simultaneously launched answer reservation pages.

Users can fill in their school and major to reserve their registration eligibility.

The number of reservations is growing at an astonishing rate.

By noon on August 29, the number of reservations had exceeded 100,000.

By 3 p.m. on August 30, the number of reservations had exceeded 300,000.

By 10 p.m. on August 31, the number of reservations had exceeded 500,000.

Although most of them were just joining in the fun.

But this number is enough to make the entire industry take notice.

March 1, 2009, 7:00 AM.

Lin Zhou dragged the slightly worn suitcase he had brought from his hometown in Shanxi Province.

Standing at the arrival exit of Xiamen International Airport.

He looked around blankly.

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This was the first time in his life that he had traveled far from home.

No.

To be precise.

This was the first time in his life that he had left Shanxi Province.

As a child who grew up in a small county town in northern China.

Lin Zhou's imagination of the South was limited to textbooks and television.

Humid air, incomprehensible dialect, palm trees everywhere.

These were just vague concepts before I came here.

And now, they are all coming at us at once.

I just stepped out of the terminal.

The humid heat enveloped him.

"This...this is so trendy!"

Lin Zhou subconsciously tugged at his T-shirt.

It's only September, but it's already getting cool in Shanxi Province in the mornings and evenings.

But it's still very hot here.

He looked up at the bright sun in the sky.

The sun was so strong it made my scalp tingle.

But the novelty quickly overcame the discomfort.

Next to the parking lot outside the airport.

A row of tall palm trees swayed in the morning light.

The leaves shone bright green against the backdrop of the blue sky.

In the distance, he could vaguely see a small patch of sea.

It shimmered and sparkled in the sunlight.

sea.

Lin Zhou couldn't help but take a second look.

In his eighteen years of life, he had only ever seen the sea on television.

"New students of Xiamen University! This way!"

A senior student wearing a volunteer vest is holding up a sign.

He waved to the crowd that had just emerged.

The sign reads "Lucheng University" in large characters.

Below that is a line of smaller print: Free shuttle service for new students.

Lin Zhou dragged his suitcase over.

The senior student warmly took the luggage from his hands.

Help him put the suitcase into the bus's luggage compartment.

Then he pointed to the bus parked on the side of the road.

"Students, get on the bus first, we'll leave once everyone is almost there."

"Thank you, senior."

Lin Zhou got on the car and found a window seat.

Several new students were already sitting in the car.

Some were looking down at their phones.

Some were whispering to the people next to them.

Lin Zhou looked at his Nokia.

His dad bought him this phone after he took the college entrance exam.

It can make phone calls and send text messages.

I can occasionally log on to QQ.

But that's how it is.

The car stopped at the airport for another twenty minutes.

More than a dozen new students and their accompanying parents came up one after another.

At 8:00 AM sharp, the bus started and drove away from the airport.

We drove towards Lucheng University.

Lin Zhou opened the window a crack.

A warm sea breeze blew in.

It has a faint salty taste.

Tall palm trees line both sides of the street.

The tree trunk is straight.

The leaves at the top of the tree look like giant fans.

This is a tree species that has never been seen in the north.

Lin Zhou found it extremely novel.

The buildings along the roadside were also different from those seen in Shanxi Province.

The colors are lighter and the lines are simpler.

Many buildings have flowers planted on their balconies.

The flowers, in all their vibrant colors, were in full bloom in the morning light.

When the car drove along the coastal highway.

Lin Zhou's breath caught in his throat for a moment.

Seawater, it really is seawater!

It was a vast expanse of blue water.

It stretches all the way to the horizon.

Several ships were slowly sailing on the sea.

Seagulls circled low in the sky.

Sunlight shines on the sea.

It forms millions of golden scales.

It was so bright that people couldn't open their eyes.

Lin Zhou pressed himself against the car window.

I wish I could shove my face into the glass.

"This is so beautiful!"

Lin Zhou couldn't resist taking out his phone.

I took a picture looking out the window.

Although Nokia's camera resolution is appalling.

But he still wanted to record this moment.

A boy in the next seat peeked over and chuckled, "First time in Xiamen?"

"Yes, from Shanxi Province."

"Shanxi Province? They've certainly never seen the sea there."

The boy extended his hand as if they were old friends.

"My name is Zhang Lei. I'm from Anhui Province, and I'm also a freshman."

"Lin Zhou, computer science major."

"Computer Science? Computer Science and Technology?"

Zhang Lei's eyes lit up.

"I'm a software engineer, so we're practically in the same industry."

The two people, who were the same age, quickly started chatting.

Zhang Lei is a chatterbox.

They chattered incessantly the whole way.

We talked about everything from college entrance exam scores to playing video games during summer vacation.

We chatted about dormitory conditions and what good food there was in Xiamen.

Lin Zhou didn't talk much.

But it sounds quite interesting.

The car drove for almost an hour.

We finally arrived at Xiamen University.

"Students, this is Lucheng University."

The senior student sitting in front stood up and pointed out the window.

"Our school is known as the most beautiful university in China. It is nestled between mountains and the sea, and the scenery is absolutely stunning."

You have four years to explore at your own pace, no rush.

Lin Zhou's eyes widened even more.

The car drove through a gate, and suddenly the view opened up before us.

Tall banyan trees line both sides of the road.

The branches drooped down naturally, like curtains.

The buildings in the distance are a blend of Chinese and Western styles.

Red brick walls, green glazed tiles, and upturned eaves.

It appears ancient and solemn, nestled among the green trees.

Further away, the sea can be faintly seen.

The azure sea merges seamlessly with the sky.

Is this where I'll be spending the next four years?

A surge of inexplicable excitement welled up in Lin Zhou's heart.

He secretly made up his mind.

During your four years of university, you must explore every corner of this most beautiful university in China.