Chapter 351: Class Meeting

Outside the window, the afterglow of the setting sun painted the sky a warm orange-red, promising another beautiful day tomorrow.

The first day of university, filled with a busy yet sweet rhythm, slowly drew to a close.

At seven in the evening, the various classes began their evening meetings one after another.

Chen Mo and his three roommates left the dorm ten minutes early and headed toward their assigned classroom.

The classroom wasn’t large. The desks and chairs were arranged neatly, and the blackboard was wiped clean.

Students trickled in. Since they were still unfamiliar with each other, most of them quietly found a seat or exchanged a few whispered words with the person next to them.

When Chen Mo and his three friends walked into the classroom together, they inevitably attracted a great deal of attention.

Chen Mo stood tall and straight, his features quite handsome. He had a calm temperament and exuded a sense of reliability beyond his years. His simple T-shirt and pants only made him look cleaner and sharper.

Shen Xinghe was even more conspicuous. He was slender and fair-skinned, with delicate, soft features. His peach blossom eyes and slightly long hair gave him a unique, androgynous beauty and a somewhat distant air, making it hard not to notice him in a crowd.

A few girls subconsciously glanced at them a couple more times, exchanging whispered comments. Their gazes lingered a little longer on Chen Mo, filled with curiosity and intrigue.

The boys also noticed these two, who had vastly different but equally outstanding auras. Some just gave them a casual glance, while others took a longer look at Shen Xinghe.

At first glance, many instinctively mistook him for a girl.

Paying no mind to the hushed discussions about them, Shen Xinghe found a seat by the window. Chen Mo and the other two followed, sitting nearby. Once seated, Chen Mo’s gaze naturally drifted toward the door.

"Is this everyone in our class?" Wang Lan checked the time. It was almost time for the meeting, but there were still only about thirty-odd people in the room. "There aren’t many of us."

"It’s an eight-year program, basically an elite class. It’s normal for it to be small," Li Zhe said, pushing up his glasses and taking out a notebook to take notes.

Soon, a burst of cheerful laughter came from the classroom door. Su Yuqing and her three roommates had arrived.

Su Yuqing’s appearance seemed to soften the light in the classroom.

She wore a simple, light-colored dress, her long, dark hair draped smoothly over her shoulders. Her skin was fair, her eyes clear, and her quiet, gentle temperament made her especially captivating in the crowd.

She tilted her head slightly, listening to Zhou Yue speak beside her, a faint smile playing on her lips.

The moment she walked in, the quiet chatter in the classroom seemed to die down.

The gazes of all the boys in the class were immediately drawn to her.

It wasn’t just the boys; even many of the girls found their eyes drawn to her.

Some people were visibly stunned for a moment before looking away unnaturally, pretending to focus on something else.

Others admired her openly, their eyes filled with amazement.

This kind of attention toward an outstanding member of the opposite sex was perfectly normal among university freshmen who, fresh out of high school, were at the peak of their youthful, hormonal restlessness.

And Zhou Yue, beside Su Yuqing, was equally eye-catching.

While she wasn’t as stunning as Su Yuqing at first glance, she was bright, lively, and full of energy.

She was dressed in expensive, high-quality designer casual wear, her ponytail tied up high. On her wrist was a stylish sports watch. She exuded an air of confidence and a friendly forwardness, looking every bit the part of a girl from a wealthy family who had seen the world.

Her arrival also drew a lot of attention, especially when she cheerfully greeted the students at the door with an infectious smile.

With the lively and cute Lin Xiaoxiao and the quiet and graceful Zhao Ya, the four of them walking together instantly captured the attention of everyone in the class the moment they appeared.

They paused at the doorway to look around. Su Yuqing spotted Chen Mo at once, her smile deepening. She and her roommates walked over and sat in the empty seats near Chen Mo and his friends. The eight of them quickly began chatting familiarly.

Su Yuqing and Chen Mo, in particular, sat right next to each other.

At this, the nearby boys who had been secretly watching Su Yuqing and the girls watching Chen Mo couldn’t help but show obvious envy in their eyes as they began to speculate about their relationship.

"Today’s class meeting is probably just to meet the counselor and go over the rules, right?" Lin Xiaoxiao asked curiously, her voice low but loud enough for those nearby to hear.

"Probably," Zhou Yue agreed with a nod.

As they were talking, the time reached seven o’clock sharp. A young male teacher who looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, dressed in a simple shirt and slacks, walked in holding a folder.

He stepped onto the podium, scanned the class, and did a quick headcount. After confirming everyone was present, he immediately spoke with a warm smile.

"Good evening, everyone. Welcome to Xiangchuan Medical College. I am your counselor for the first three academic years. My name is Zhang Ye."

He wrote his name and contact information on the blackboard. "Over the next year, if you run into any problems with your studies or in your personal lives, you can contact me anytime."

Teacher Zhang spoke at a steady pace and had a friendly demeanor, which quickly put the classroom at ease.

He introduced the school’s history and the special nature of the eight-year program. He emphasized academics and discipline, then went into detail about the upcoming physical examinations, textbook distribution, and other arrangements, as well as things to be aware of for the impending military training.

"...University isn’t just a place to acquire knowledge; it’s also a place to learn independence, to learn how to get along with others, and to learn how to grow. I hope you can all adapt to university life quickly and find your own rhythm." Teacher Zhang’s words were sincere, and the students below listened attentively.

Next came the inevitable self-introduction segment.

Following the order of their student numbers, each student had to go up on stage and briefly introduce their name, hometown, and hobbies.

Most of the students seemed a little nervous, keeping their words brief. The class responded with encouraging applause.

When Wang Lan went on stage, his humorous style drew a round of lighthearted laughter.

Li Zhe was concise and to the point, true to his usual style.

When Shen Xinghe took the stage, the audience grew noticeably quieter, and many eyes focused on him.

He was perfectly composed. After a brief introduction, he nodded and walked off the stage, as unflappable as ever.

Upon learning that Shen Xinghe was a boy, the classroom immediately erupted in whispers. Many heads swiveled in his direction, their eyes filled more with curiosity and astonishment than anything else.

When it was Chen Mo’s turn, he walked on stage and introduced himself with a calm and open demeanor. His voice was steady and strong. As his gaze swept over the audience, it paused for a moment when it met Su Yuqing’s, carrying a hint of imperceptible warmth.

Many of the girls who had been paying attention to him were even more smitten after hearing that his voice perfectly matched his handsome appearance.

His composed performance also left an impression on some of the boys.

Just then, an outgoing student suddenly seemed to remember something, stood up, and said with a laugh, "I remember now! That time on the basketball court, the way you two, Chen Mo and Shen Xinghe, absolutely wrecked those upperclassmen was incredible! You gotta let me play with you guys sometime."