Chapter 16

Chapter Sixteen: Qiao Jiayun

Fatty smiled at Zhao Heng and said, "I'm Qiao Jiayun, from the School of Economics and Management, from Huaguo Coal Capital. What about you?"

"I'm surnamed Zhao, also from the School of Economics and Management."

Zhao Heng's introduction was simple and straightforward. He always kept his words half-spoken when dealing with overly shrewd people, a lesson taught by Uncle Feng. Qiao Jiayun's face darkened, a bit unhappy. Not even giving his full name, how could this be considered a proper self-introduction? It lacked sincerity, clearly looking down on him.

He felt it necessary to give Zhao Heng a lesson, a reminder: "Brother, don't act so arrogant, full of scholarly pride! Haven't you heard that at home you rely on your parents, but outside, you rely on your brothers? An ancient saying! We've met by fate and sit together, so if you need anything in the future, just say it, and I'll cover you."

Qiao Jiayun spoke in a very gangster-like manner, with a brotherly air.

"Zhao Heng, from the mountainous area of General City."

Zhao Heng looked at this straightforward man from Huaxi. Although he had a rustic air, from his words, this guy was worth befriending, at least he was honest. So he extended his hand, and Qiao Jiayun immediately shook it, responding with moderate strength:

"Good attitude! After we get off the bus, I'll treat you to a meal."

The next second, Qiao Jiayun familiarly put his arm around Zhao Heng's shoulder, looked around, and whispered, "Brother Zhao, have you noticed? Eight out of ten of the new students on the bus are out-of-town girls. I feel like Huahai University isn't really for higher education but for providing pretty girls to the locals."

Zhao Heng grinned, "You're thinking too much, aren't you?"

"Damn! Am I the type to talk nonsense?"

Qiao Jiayun pointed to the girls around them and then added his conclusion: "I deliberately lingered at the reception point for three hours and saw four buses bringing new students back to school. Eight out of ten were out-of-town girls, and guys like us are few and far between."

"Think about it, what kind of school is Huahai University?"

Qiao Jiayun's expression became solemn, his voice steady, "A local school, established by Huahai City to take care of the children of local residents. Seventy percent of the students are from the local area, and only thirty percent are from outside. This is already a gap, and most of the local students who stay in Huahai are boys."

He patted Zhao Heng's shoulder and smiled meaningfully, "After all, girls are more serious about their studies. Plus, Huahai City is so wealthy that anyone with good grades goes abroad. So, most of the students entering Huahai University are local boys. How to balance this? By increasing the proportion of out-of-town girls."

"Don't disbelieve me, I'm confident my theory stands up to scrutiny."

Qiao Jiayun sighed, raising his finger, "The Huahai municipal government really favors the locals."

"But it's normal, after all, Dong Fangxiong also studied here."

Zhao Heng listened to Qiao Jiayun's theory in silence, not because he thought Qiao Jiayun was talking nonsense, but because he was shocked. He saw no trace of joking or fooling around on Qiao Jiayun's face, only the determined and serious light of an "idealist," making it hard to doubt him.

Moreover, Qiao Jiayun deduced the ulterior motives of Huahai University based on the gender disparity among out-of-town students. Zhao Heng was convinced that this rustic man was no ordinary person. Given the right opportunity, he would surely become a formidable figure, possibly a true Huaxi tycoon.

To verify Qiao Jiayun's theory, Zhao Heng took out his phone and checked the gender ratio of out-of-town students at Huahai University over the past five years. After a quick scan, he couldn't help but respect Qiao Jiayun. As the rustic man said, the gender ratio of out-of-town students at Huahai University had consistently been 30% male and 70% female, with negligible fluctuations.

Ten out-of-town students, seven of them girls.

Qiao Jiayun leaned over to look at the phone data and smiled, "Brother, I was right, wasn't I? Huahai University is like a pimp. The local students are all tall, handsome, and rich, with a natural advantage in attracting girls. But don't be discouraged, with skill and courage, we can still get a piece of the action."

"Find your target and stick to it, or you won't even get a taste."

This time, Zhao Heng was completely speechless.

Huahai University, a local school in Huahai.

It was established just thirty years ago, when the Huaguo government, considering the importance of Huahai's location, set it up to take care of the local residents, allowing them to contribute to Huahai without worries. Therefore, the admission score for local students is more than fifty points lower than for out-of-town students, a form of local protection.

Moreover, the Huaguo government's decision has proven correct. Huahai, once an unknown place, quickly developed into an international city, with its economy growing rapidly every year. Seventeen years ago, when Huaguo fought against six border countries, Huahai provided substantial support to the military, supplying nearly one-third of the war logistics.

Thus, Huahai University is a key piece in the national strategy.

Although the local protectionism of Huahai University is widely criticized across the country, it continues to ignore the criticism and follow its own path. The national government and Huahai's elite strongly support the university's normal operation, ensuring that local residents' children can attend college, indirectly retaining many talents.

Dong Fangxiong also studied at Huahai University, but his information is now a state secret, and few can access it.

After thirty years of development, Huahai University has grown from 2,000 to 30,000 students and faculty.

First-class facilities, second-class faculty, third-class students! This is the external evaluation of Huahai University. Despite the ridicule, it still attracts students from all over the country, who criticize it while applying. The conditions here are truly top-notch, whether in teaching hardware or campus environment, Huahai University ranks in the top five nationally.

Moreover, every student receives benefits, with the school subsidizing 300 yuan for meals each month and distributing慰问品 (comfort items) during holidays. Scholarships are abundant, and some students have not only avoided paying tuition but also earned 20,000 yuan over four years. Most importantly, local companies help with student employment.

The president of Huahai University once declared: "Let every graduate earn over 10,000 yuan a month!"

Nationwide, such superiority is unique to Huahai.

Although Zhao Heng came to Huahai University with great ambition, he did not set overly lofty goals. He wanted to hone himself at Huahai University for four years, enriching his life and expanding his network. He certainly desired to stand out in Huahai, but he also understood the importance of building a solid foundation. Confidence without a foundation is just arrogance.

The registration period lasted three days, to avoid the 8,000 new students crowding in. Many local students came on the last day, avoiding the rush with out-of-town students and enjoying two more days at home. Zhao Heng, with no connections, had to report early to familiarize himself with the campus.

On the first day of school, the campus is always bustling.

People coming and going, the campus filled with laughter and joy, with colorful ribbons and banners mostly welcoming new students. The unique musical fountain of Huahai University played continuously, and the school band played "Huahai Welcomes You." Some were even leading girls in the horse-riding dance.

Smiles were more radiant than flowers.

"Over here! New students, please come over here."

The student council members were busy, eagerly welcoming new students. Pretty girls were their top choice, followed by other girls, then well-dressed boys. Society is so realistic; pretty girls and wealthy people always receive extra attention and favor.

"The world is cold and harsh."

Qiao Jiayun followed Zhao Heng closely after getting off the bus, saying that Zhao Heng had character and was a good friend. So he queued up and registered with Zhao Heng, even taking out some specialties from his backpack to invite Zhao Heng to taste, playing the role of an older brother: "Tai Gu Bing from Huaxi."

Zhao Heng didn't dampen his enthusiasm, eating two Tai Gu Bing that tasted quite good, then got busy. Zhao Heng didn't like profit-driven smiles, so he directly declined the student council member's offer, carrying his luggage and following the signs to register. He deeply understood that the only person he could rely on was himself.

In Zhao Heng's world, he was the most dependable!

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