Chapter 644: Homework Keeps Getting Neglected
On Monday afternoon, Gu Mang’s schedule was packed with lessons.
The Medical Informatics specialization allowed Gu Mang to come and take classes, but they only did so to give face to Principal Ren. Furthermore, having a student over for classes would not affect anything much. It was common for people interested in Medical Informatics to prepare to enroll for years on end but give up just a month before the end. The school was waiting to see how long Gu Mang would last.
Because of this, whenever she was in class the instructors would not look at Gu Mang, acting as if she did not exist.
The first major assignment of the year was assigned today.
“Email your assignments to me by this Sunday,” the teacher said. “Marks will be deducted for incomplete submissions. If you don’t pass your midterms, you know the consequences.”
Once the teacher left, the classroom filled with groans and complaints. Clearly, the assignment was difficult.
A senior looked at Gu Mang. “Junior, if you encounter any problems, feel free to ask us. We can work on it with you when we go to the library.”
Gu Mang answered, “Thank you, Senior.”
The Medical Informatics students were very happy that such a pretty junior was joining them. However, after a few days, they noticed that the teachers did not seem to care about her at all. They had totally given up on teaching her.
Gu Mang was rather quiet. She handed in her work on time and was very serious in class. However, the teachers still did not care about her.
They probably hadn’t seen someone who was arrogant enough to challenge the Medical Informatics faculty as a freshman.
The seniors could not help but pity Gu Mang.
Gu Mang was indifferent. She stuffed books in her backpack and carried it over her shoulder, planning to head to the library. On the way there, she touched her pocket and realized that she had no more chocolate left.
She walked to her dorm.
When she arrived, she opened the door and was greeted by Tang Xiaoxiao and Zheng Miao. “Gu Mang, you’re back.”
She hummed in acknowledgment.
Tang Xiaoxiao raised her chin and gestured at the bed next to Gu Mang’s. “Our new roommate is here.”
She had already set up her bed and tidied her things.
Gu Mang stole a glance rather indifferently. “Oh.”
She placed the English medical document which she was hugging on the table and picked up a cup.
Zheng Miao approached Gu Mang. “When she arrived, Xiaoxiao and I were at the Student Union. Our neighbours said that Shen Qianzi is a very nice and polite person.”
When Tang Xiaoxiao heard this, she heaved a sigh of relief.
The medical school programme took eight years to complete. They had to live with each other for eight years. If they had a troublesome roommate, everyone would suffer.
Just then, the dorm door opened. Tang Xiaoxiao and Zheng Miao looked over subconsciously.
A girl wearing a floral dress walked in.
“All of you are back.” The girl’s voice was sweet and soft. Her smile was bright and her maroon hair was wavy.
She looked almost the same as her online photo. She was very pretty.
Tang Xiaoxiao and the others greeted her with a smile.
The girl said amicably, “I’m Shen Qianzi, your new roommate.”
The three of them introduced themselves politely.
“I am Tang Xiaoxiao.”
“I am Zheng Miao.”
“Gu Mang.”
Shen Qianzi’s gaze swept across Gu Mang’s face. She paused for a moment.
She regained her senses quickly and said with a smile, “Let’s take care of each other from now on. If you guys need any help, feel free to tell me.”
Tang Xiaoxiao and Zheng Miao were more extroverted, so they became close with Shen Qianzi very quickly.
After drinking a cup of water, Gu Mang thought of the assignment that the teacher had handed out. Her lower jaw shifted slightly.
She put down her cup and sent a message to Lu Chengzhou. [Let me borrow Red Flame’s artificial intelligence programming book for a while.]
The man replied quickly. [For an assignment?]
Gu Mang tapped on the keyboard. [Yeah.]
Lu Chengzhou replied, [It would take too long for Red Flame to deliver it there. Send me your assignment. I’ll teach you.]
Gu Mang said, [Okay, give me 30 minutes.]
She put her phone away before grabbing a few lollipops and chocolates from the cupboard and stuffing them into her bag. She also brought along the book that Yang Tianming had given her.
Chapter 645: Dream Come True! Talk About the Importance of Cozying Up to Someone Powerful!
Seeing that Gu Mang was packing her things again within a few minutes of her return, Tang Xiaoxiao asked, “Gu Mang, are you going out again?”
She hummed in acknowledgment and said, “I’m leaving now.”
She carried her bag on her shoulder, opened the door, and left. Shen Qianzi stared at the door for a few seconds before looking away.
…
10PM. Gu Mang had still not returned.
After showering, Shen Qianzi was drying her hair with a towel. Looking at Gu Mang’s bed, she turned to Tang Xiaoxiao. “Is Gu Mang usually very busy?”
Tang Xiaoxiao, who was reading, looked up. She turned her chair 180 degrees and placed the book on her legs before answering, “Gu Mang is trying to enter a very prestigious specialization. She’s taking medical informatics classes now. I heard that the workload is very heavy there.”
“It’s not just ‘heavy’! It’s ridiculous!” At the mention of the medical informatics specialization, Zheng Miao’s scalp turned numb.
After Gu Mang had chosen her second major, Zheng Miao did some research and found out that the major really did not see their students as humans.
Freshmen medical students studying traditional chinese medicine only had one practicum per semester. The number of practicums per semester for Medical Informatics students depended entirely on the teacher’s mood. Sometimes, they could even have one practicum every week!
Hearing this, Shen Qianzi was dazed and the smile on her face froze. “The Medical Informatics specialization has such high demands. Only masters students typically get admitted. Can Gu Mang really choose to specialize when she has just entered Capital University?”
“Gu Mang is different from us.” Tang Xiaoxiao pointed at the book. “She is smart. She topped the national university entrance exams when she was seven years old.”
Shen Qianzi glanced at Gu Mang’s spot again. “I remember that there was no other way to enroll in Medical Informatics other than taking the examinations. Did Gu Mang manage to pass the exam?”
Tang Xiaoxiao thought for a moment. “I think the professors recommended her. If Gu Mang took the exam, her results would have been announced.”
Shen Qianzi smiled meaningfully. “We will get expelled if we don’t pass the midterms at Capital University. Medical Informatics students are not allowed in the professional laboratories if they do not meet the requirements for two major assignments. Gu Mang is being too impatient. This might not be good for her.”
Zheng Miao’s eyes widened slightly. “It’s really that strict? They can’t specialize if they fail two major assignments?”
Shen Qianzi hummed in acknowledgment.
Tang Xiaoxiao mumbled, “No wonder Gu Mang is working so hard.”
Shen Qianzi shook her head. “The teachers have very high standards. They are all teaching masters students who had been studying for years. Gu Mang has just enrolled in college after all. No matter how well she does, it will be difficult for her to catch up to them.”
…
Gu Mang left the library at 11PM.
While walking, she looked at the code that Lu Chengzhou had sent her. After about 30 seconds, she received a call from him.
“It’s all artificial intelligence. Some code is similar. It shouldn’t be too difficult for you.” Lu Chengzhou’s voice was smooth and slightly deep. “If you encounter any problems, you can call me.”
Gu Mang pressed down on the brim of her cap. “Okay.”
Lu Chengzhou said, “I will send the programming book to you the night after tomorrow.”
Gu Mang replied, “Ah.”
After the call ended, she received a message from Lan Ting.
[God G, the clothes will be ready on Thursday. Do you want me to send them to Capital University?]
Gu Mang replied, [Yeah.]
After looking through all her unread messages, she picked a few to reply to. With both hands in her pockets, she walked back to the dorm at her own pace. Although it was already 11PM, the campus was still lively. The roads were still filled with students who had just left self-study rooms. The school’s scholarships were very attractive, so the competition was intense. Almost no one dared to rest.
…
Soon, it was Thursday.
In the dance studio.
The 12 dancers received their costumes for Welcome Night. Upon seeing the small flamingo wing logo on the sleeves, they were very excited. Lan Ting’s clothes were all handmade. Even the logos on the clothes were stitched one by one by the seamstress. They were the products of a lot of time and effort. Hence, every piece of clothing was limited edition and hard to purchase.
The dancers had not expected to wear Lan Ting’s clothes for a one off dance.
Talk about the importance of cozying up to someone powerful!
All of them put their hands together and worshipped Gu Mang. “God! You made my wish come true! I’m going to make this piece of clothing my family heirloom!”
Gu Mang was speechless.
One of the girls looked at Gu Mang. “Big boss, my roommate heard our song the other day and she really likes it. She wants a copy of the song. Can I give it to her?”
The roommates of the other dancers had also asked for the song.
However, the majors would likely compare themselves with each other secretly. Hence, everyone’s lips were tight. Nobody knew what major would perform what until the itinerary was released. Things could escalate quickly, so they did not dare to make any decision over the song.
It was especially so because the big boss had created this song herself.
Chapter 646: Gu Mang the Human Cheat Code
Not at all concerned about the music, Gu Mang replied with an air of nonchalance, “Up to you.”
Shao Jin, however, thought it was inappropriate and thus glanced at the rest, saying, “I think it’s better to wait until Welcome Night is over.”
Someone supplemented, “I agree. We were lucky enough to have a human cheat code like Gu Mang. We have to show the other schools that the medical students are multi-talented!”
“That’s right!” The group was confident that they could steal the limelight at Welcome Night since they had Gu Mang’s help.
Shao Jin’s lips twitched when he heard that.
“Okay, that’s enough.” A girl nodded her head and turned her attention back to the costumes with excitement. “Let’s try on the clothes first!”
“Okay.” The dancers thus picked up their costumes and headed to the changing room.
…
The preparation for Welcome Night proceeded as planned. Capital University had released the names of the guests who would be attending the event on their official website. They were all reputable big shots from various fields like medicine, art, physics, and mathematics.
Meanwhile, at the Lei residence, while Lei Xiao regretted not adopting Gu Mang and Gu Si along with Gu Yin, he was thankful that Gu Yin had managed to get into the medical organization. Over the past year, he had received many olive branches from various families and was promoted after Qin Rui was transferred back to the capital. His next step was entering the capital.
His wife’s maiden family had always despised him and they had been upset over the fact that their daughter had to move to Ming City when they got married. However, when they heard that the medical organization had recruited Gu Yin, their attitude toward him changed completely.
When news of Gu Yin’s return reached Old Master Xia’s ears, he personally made a trip down to the Lei residence from the capital. At the dining table, he spoke kindly and gently to her, asking, “Gu Yin, are you used to the workings of the medical organization?”
Gu Yin always maintained a cheerful disposition in front of her elders, which pleased them a lot. Smiling, she answered, “Yes, my professor and seniors take very good care of me.”
The elderly man nodded. “Tell me if you need anything.”
“Thank you, Grandpa.” She drank a mouthful of soup and, upon recalling something, looked up at Lei Xiao and told him, “Uncle, Master Bi is coming to pay us a visit tomorrow.”
Having no interest in piano, Lei Xiao had naturally never heard of the maestro. He was just about to ask who he was when his father-in-law looked at Gu Yin with wide eyes and asked, “Are you referring to the pianist Master Bi?”
“Yes,” she replied as she turned to face Old Master Xia.
Hearing that, the shrewd old man’s eyes glistened with interest. Even though he seemed to have formed his own thoughts, he did not speak hastily. Instead, he calmly asked, “Why is he visiting us?”
Lei Xiao froze when he heard that question. His father-in-law did not like him one bit and yet he used the word ‘us’ as if they were a family.
Gu Yin obediently explained, “Master Bi wants to take me as his disciple. As a ritual, he has to receive approval from Uncle first.”
“What? Master Bi wants to take you as his disciple?” Old Maser Xia looked at her in astonishment.
She bobbed her head in response. “He said he’ll be coming to visit us tomorrow and once Capital University’s Welcome Night is over, he’ll take me to Jijing Island to hold an apprenticeship banquet.”
Even though Lei Xiao had no idea who Master Bi was, he had heard of Jijing Island. It was a well-known island that struck fear in people’s hearts.
Old Master Xia could not contain himself at all, as evidenced by the slight trembling of his chopsticks. Putting down the chopsticks, he picked up his cup of tea, and took a sip of it to regain his composure. He tried his best to maintain his voice when he spoke. “He said that he’ll take you back to Jijing Island with him?”
She hummed an assent, which made him fall silent. It was obvious that his mood was fluctuating greatly.