I, disguised as a white dragon, was supported by the state.

This is the closest town to the Yatoushan base.

The town is small, with only two streets in total.

Previously, tourists could only be seen sporadically in the small town, and the development was very backward; there wasn't even a decent restaurant.

Since the establishment of the Yatou Mountain base, the town has undergone tremendous changes, especially with the relocation of the Shenlong National Academy to this location.

In just over a year, the town has expanded more than tenfold, with high-rise buildings springing up and a high-speed rail station under construction.

Even though Yatou Mountain has been designated as a military restricted area, tourists still flock here every day, with the vast majority coming to visit the Shenlong National Academy.

This newly established university had already generated much discussion online due to the unparalleled quality of its faculty, and its reputation has only grown stronger with the popularization of the "Divine Crane Skill".

When they heard several tourists discussing the wonders of the Divine Dragon Academy, Jin Shiqi and her best friend Liu Ying, who were having a meal, exchanged a glance and smiled.

Liu Ying works in the administration department of Shenlong National Academy. The two are about the same age and get along very well.

Today is the weekend, and the two of them went out shopping together.

Hearing the tourists' praise for the Shenlong Academy, the two felt a complex mix of emotions, a touch of pride in them.

Although they belong to the Shenlong Research Institute, they have many collaborative research projects with the Shenlong National Academy, and many researchers from the institute even serve as professors at the National Academy.

"I heard that Dean Zhang teaches classes there every month?" Liu Ying asked with a low voice and a smile.

“Yes,” Jin Shiqi nodded, “He said it was an invitation from an elder, and he couldn’t refuse.”

"He has to do management, research, and teach classes, and he also goes up the mountain every day... Dean Zhang has so much energy!" Liu Ying exclaimed.

Jin Shiqi smiled to herself, thinking to herself that she would have to have her blood drawn frequently.

She could probably guess some of the inside story, but she didn't say much, only saying, "The capable should do more, and he likes it anyway."

"Compared to you?" Liu Ying smiled mischievously, "What does he like more?"

Jin Shiqi's cheeks flushed instantly.

She had always been a well-behaved girl, well protected by her parents. This was her first time dating, and it was understandably embarrassing to have it exposed.

"What's there to be shy about?" Liu Ying said with a grin. "Dean Zhang is such an outstanding person. Many people in the institute have their eyes on him. He's pursuing you, and many people are even saying sourly that you've hit the jackpot!"

“Of course,” she continued, “I think Shiqi and the dean are a good match. You have a great foundation, but you don’t usually like to dress up. I’ll help you get ready in a bit.”

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Chapter 177 They kissed! They kissed!

Liu Ying chattered on and on, but Jin Shiqi's gaze seemed somewhat unfocused.

Thinking about the words "hitting the jackpot" the other person had said, she realized that she really had hit the jackpot.

To be fair, Zhang Yu is excellent in every way.

He used to look a bit older because of his baldness, but now his hair is well-maintained, and his whole appearance has been renewed. He looks like he's in his twenties.

Even though he wasn't particularly handsome, he was clean and looked very refreshing.

In the past, people would gossip behind the scenes about why this young dean was still single at such an advanced age.

Some people guessed that he had suffered a heartbreak, some said that he was addicted to anime, and some even questioned his sexual orientation.

Jin Shiqi belongs to the middle category; she had seen anime figurines in Zhang Yu's office.

She doesn't play games, but she likes all kinds of anime, some of which are quite unique.

In her opinion, Zhang Yu must have very high standards, and might even have always liked those JK twin-tailed high school girls.

Because of her overthinking, whenever she occasionally saw the dean, she would have a strange feeling, as if she were facing a creepy uncle.

She was caught off guard when Zhang Yu, who was overjoyed, suddenly hugged her, leaving her quite bewildered.

Seeing his genuine, hearty smile and the unease he felt after regaining his senses, her heart trembled violently.

When the other party later calmly showed her his affection, Jin Shiqi was quite surprised and even a little flattered.

She never imagined that the other person would like her.

After all, she was like an ugly duckling, not good at dressing up, with mediocre education, and a very ordinary family background; her father was just an ordinary academician.

"What are you thinking about?" Liu Ying waved her hand in front of her.

"It's nothing," Jin Shiqi quickly shook her head.

Liu Ying did not withdraw her hand, but instead smiled and reached out to poke it forward.

Jin Shiqi froze, almost dropping the chopsticks in her hand.

"What are you doing!" she whispered sternly.

"Hehehe, I think I know why Dean Zhang likes you now." Liu Ying laughed like a lovesick fool.

"Hurry up and eat," Jin Shiqi glared at her best friend, annoyed. "You female pervert!"

“I didn’t realize it before, Shiqi, you’re quite perceptive,” Liu Ying put down her chopsticks, rested her chin on her hands, and clicked her tongue. “Dean Zhang is so lucky, it’s truly enviable.”

Jin Shiqi was speechless for a moment, thinking to herself that Ying was a crazy woman, and the strange feeling in her heart disappeared.

After dinner, the two took a walk along the street.

Liu Ying, a lively person, linked arms with Jin Shiqi and talked about all sorts of bizarre things she had seen around her or online.

"There's a hair salon over there. Tony's skills are pretty good. Shiqi, do you want to get your hair done?" she suggested.

"It's getting late today, let's do it another day." Jin Shiqi glanced at her watch silently and said, "I have to go to work tomorrow, so I should get some rest tonight."

"Is it a break or a date?" Liu Ying asked with a mischievous smile.

"It was pure luck," Jin Shiqi said seriously.

Zhang Yu should have finished her business by the afternoon, and according to the tacit understanding they'd developed over the years, the other party would invite her to hang out.

She finds watching movies, eating, taking walks, or even just playing video games or badminton together very enjoyable.

Therefore, she only ate until she was about 50% full when she ate earlier.

Of course, after eating your fill, you can always find room in your stomach to practice a few sets of "Divine Crane Kung Fu".

"Hey, are you deliberately trying to provoke me, a single dog? No way, you have to make it up to me!" Liu Ying said, trying to grope her chest, but Jin Shiqi nimbly dodged her.

The two were playfully fighting by the roadside.

Liu Ying was chasing after him so fast that her heel accidentally tripped on the curb. She cried out and was about to fall to the side of the road when a black sedan happened to be reversing.

Just as the two were about to collide, Jin Shiqi grabbed her.

"You scared me to death!" Liu Ying took the opportunity to steady herself and tightly hugged the outstretched arm.

Although she had practiced the "Divine Crane Skill," her physique was only slightly stronger than that of an ordinary person. If she were to be hit by a car, she would at least be in pain for a while, if not injured.

"Be careful," Jin Shiqi said.

This little accident made the two of them lose their playful mood.

They decided to go back early.

There is a shuttle bus from the town directly to the Yatoushan base, running every half hour.

The two chatted and laughed as they walked toward the bus stop.

It was located on the edge of the town, and the surrounding roads were new, but noticeably more desolate.

Most of the surrounding buildings are under construction, and the few shops that have been completed have very few customers.

There were some pedestrians, but far fewer than in the center of town.

At an intersection, the two stopped.

The red light across the intersection is always on, and behind the traffic lights is a row of shops that have already opened for business.

Next to the shop stood a utility pole, and several children were playing around it.

A minibus was parked by the roadside, with "Yatoushan Base" written on its side.

Just as the two were pointing at the minibus and discussing whether they might run into a colleague there, a green dump truck loaded with yellow soil was speeding toward them.

The words "Dayun Automobile" are printed on the front of the vehicle.

The driver was called Er Mao.

His hair was a mess, and there was a bloodstain on his cheek that hadn't dried.

The night before, he was drinking by the roadside when he got into a fight with the people at the next table after a few words.

Of course, as adults, we should all stop here.

He had a bloody mark on his face, and there was someone across from him whose head had been split open.

If it weren't for his brother-in-law's influence, he would probably still be in the police station right now.

Even though he successfully resolved the issue, it took him most of the night, and he's now incredibly sleepy.

However, his brother-in-law could help him settle things, but he wouldn't give him money for no reason.

In order to earn money, he had to drag his tired body to haul soil.

The owner of their dump truck team has a good relationship with his brother-in-law and has always taken good care of him.

In his earlier years, he had a few minor accidents, and the other parties always paid to settle them, and afterwards told him not to worry.

With the economy downturn, there's not much work left in the earthmoving team. He's found work here with high wages, so he doesn't want to take time off.

As he was reflecting on the chaotic battle of the previous night, reviewing his actions, and secretly regretting that he shouldn't have rushed to the front, he suddenly saw the green light ahead start counting down.

He is currently about 300 meters from the green light. Judging from his speed, he should be able to get through before the yellow light ends if he pushes harder.

He silently stepped on the gas.

Jin Shiqi was still chatting with Liu Ying.

"Five seconds left," Liu Ying said with a smile.

Jin Shiqi nodded.

The thought of possibly meeting her boyfriend soon filled her with anticipation.

Next to them was a mother and daughter, also waiting for the red light.

The woman looked to be in her thirties and was carrying a large plastic bag filled with vegetables.

The girl, who was a little over ten years old, was carrying a large schoolbag and telling her mother about the lessons taught by the tutor.

Noticing the red light flashing and about to turn green, the girl's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "Mom, let's have a race to see who gets to the other side first."

As the red light across the street turned green, she ran out with her big schoolbag on her back without waiting for her mother's reply.

same moment.

Er Mao also saw the yellow light across the street flashing and turning red.

He had already increased his speed to 80 km/h and was only about ten meters away from the pedestrian crossing. It was probably too late to brake now.

He gritted his teeth, stepped on the gas again, and decided to rush through.

He's been staying in this area recently, and he knows that the cameras at this red light don't take pictures.

Even if they did manage to get the photos, he believed that with the boss's connections, they could easily handle it; there were precedents for this.

However, as soon as he stepped on the gas, he saw the little girl with her schoolbag running towards him.

Er Mao panicked immediately.

He instinctively rushed over, but when he saw the traffic light had turned red, reason told him he couldn't do that.

Running a red light and killing someone is not the same as accidentally killing someone on the road. The most important thing is that his brother-in-law personally told him this when he came here.

This place pays high wages, but the requirements are also stricter. Small things may not matter, but if you commit a serious crime, no one can protect you.

Without thinking twice, he honked the horn frantically, slammed on the brakes, and jerked the steering wheel with his other hand.

The little girl had just run out when her mother saw a dump truck speeding towards her, which nearly scared her to death.

Jin Shiqi, who was about to take a step, was also startled.

Without thinking twice, she leaped forward, grabbed the girl's backpack, and pulled her back forcefully.

The girl's toes were almost touching the wheel, and she was on the verge of death when Jin Shiqi miraculously saved her.