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Chapter 1570 - 1409: A Small Gathering (Subscribe please!)

Chapter 1570: Chapter 1409: A Small Gathering (Subscribe please!)

In the classroom.

Tang Qing rested one foot on the lower beam of the table.

He tilted one corner of his chair.

And gently rocked it.

"Tang Qing, you’re here so early?"

Suddenly.

A voice interrupted Tang Qing’s thoughts. He turned his head to look—it was their counselor, Jing Xiang. She was holding a stack of books at the door. Seeing Tang Qing sitting alone, she abruptly felt a wave of loneliness.

Jing Xiang chuckled softly in her heart.

A person might not be lonely.

But their heart could be.

Someone like Tang Qing, how many things could only be buried deep inside, with no one to confide in? How much could he shoulder alone, not wanting to worry those around him? Behind the dazzling exterior, perhaps there lay exhaustion and helplessness.

"Hello, Teacher."

Tang Qing said with a smile.

"Hello." Jing Xiang put her things down.

She walked up to Tang Qing, leaned casually against the table, and stared intently at his face. Tang Qing, convinced there was nothing on his face, smiled and asked, "Teacher, stare any longer, and I’ll have to start charging."

"Pfft."

That remark.

Made Jing Xiang burst into laughter.

You’re not for sale anyway.

"Charging the teacher now, huh? I was just wondering how your mind works. You know, they say handsome men lack depth, but you could easily live off your looks, and yet, you choose to rely on your talent."

Jing Xiang shook her head, feigning a sigh.

"..."

Tang Qing was speechless.

Was this supposed to be praise? Fine, let’s just take it as that.

"Maybe this is what they call genius."

"Yes, Tang the Tycoon is indeed a genius. Fine. Oh, by the way, the multiple-degree application you handed in a few days ago—I’ve already submitted it to the school. I reckon the leadership will call you for a discussion soon."

Multiple degrees.

Normal.

But Tang Qing applied for four additional degrees.

And none of them were related to his Finance major. At the time, it had completely startled Jing Xiang. You study Finance, right? Applying for something like Business Management or English, that’d be easy. Yet you insist on challenging Engineering fields.

This is just... daring.

"That’s good." Tang Qing nodded.

Jing Xiang added, "Also, regarding the school’s recommendation for postgraduate quota—want me to help you apply?"

"No."

Tang Qing shook his head.

"Better leave the opportunity for other outstanding students. I’ll just take the exams honestly." The recommendation for postgraduate quota was limited. Since Tang Qing wasn’t particularly interested, he didn’t bother competing for a spot. With his IQ, he could easily ace it.

"Really don’t want it?"

"Don’t want it."

Upon hearing this.

Jing Xiang’s eyes were full of admiration.

Refusing to take advantage—that’s the mark of someone genuine and truly capable. Tang Qing belonged to this rare category.

...

Before long.

When the first batch of classmates entered the classroom and saw Tang Qing chatting with Jing Xiang, the entire class group chat erupted instantly. One by one, they rushed in eagerly. Although they were classmates, inevitably, Tang Qing’s identity couldn’t be ignored.

Once everyone had arrived.

Jing Xiang took attendance.

"Since everyone’s here, let’s start the meeting early. There’s not much to discuss—this year you’re all in your third year now. Those planning to take the postgraduate exams, prepare yourselves thoroughly—you have another year to do so..."

"Additionally, there’s a mandatory internship requirement during the summer vacation of the third year. You’ll need to find internship positions yourselves. If you really can’t find any, the school can arrange placements in limited numbers, but primarily it’s up to you. Treat it as a kind of training."

"..."

In less than fifteen minutes.

The class meeting was over.

"Tang Qing, shall we have a gathering?" A classmate suggested.

All the others immediately looked over.

"Yeah, let’s do it."

"I think it’s better to skip it for now. But hey, the day after tomorrow is the Lantern Festival—how about this: I’ll treat everyone to a meal then." After declining, Tang Qing suggested a new date, sparing them any embarrassment.

Upon hearing this.

The classmates, initially disappointed, immediately cheered up.

Not snubbing them.

"Awesome!"

"It’s decided then!"

"Lantern Festival sounds perfect."

"..."

The classmates happily returned to the dormitory. Originally planning to eat in the dorm tonight, they changed their plans to the cafeteria for two lighter meals—preparing for the feast to come in two days, determined to gorge themselves fully.

Tang Qing treating them.

That alone was enough for them to flex on social media.

Leaving the classroom.

Tang Qing took Zhong Liang and the others as they headed off-campus. After getting into the car, they waited for Lin Jiaxue and her group. Soon enough, Lin Jiaxue and the others emerged. Despite it still being Winter, they were all bundled up tightly.

Arriving at the duplex.

Temperatures inside soared to over twenty degrees.

Half an hour later.

At the dining table.

"Phew, after all that feasting during Chinese New Year, I thought I’d lost my appetite for meat. But as soon as I see your dishes, my cravings spring right back to life! I feel like I’m stuffing my stomach to the brim," said Zhong Liang, now full and feeling like his belly had grown larger.

He leaned back in his chair.

With an utterly satisfied expression.

"You’ve eaten here so many times, and yet you still don’t have resistance, huh."

"As if you wouldn’t."

"Definitely not as much as you."

"Your stomach’s smaller."

Zhong Liang and Gu Man bantered back and forth, the lively atmosphere filling the room. Tang Qing and Lin Jiaxue exchanged a glance, only to see Lin Jiaxue smiling and nodding. Tang Qing suddenly understood—it seemed the two of them had gotten closer.

After a bit more teasing.

The two finally calmed down.

"Tang Qing, I’ve discussed with my family—we three are all planning to take the postgraduate exam," Zhong Liang announced. He had been struggling to decide for a while, but knowing Tang Qing was going for it had ultimately clarified his choice.

"That’s great news!"

"We’ll be in the same dorm again."

"That might be difficult."

"???"

"I’m not only applying for a Finance postgraduate program, nor will I be attending regular classes. I’ll be studying while also working." Tang Qing shook his head.

Zhong Liang asked, "So, what fields are you focusing on?"

"Primarily Engineering—Computer Science, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, among others. I’ve already applied to the school to obtain five bachelor’s degrees by the end of the fourth year, then proceed to postgraduate and doctoral studies across those fields."

Upon hearing this.

Everyone looked at Tang Qing as if he were some divine being. They knew he was smart—brilliant even—but wait, what did you just say? Five bachelor’s degrees before graduation, four of which are in Engineering fields?

And.

Postgraduate and doctoral studies in those corresponding disciplines?

Are you seriously aiming to earn five PhDs?

This is already bound by the current restriction of five bachelor’s degrees. Without such a limit, were you planning to pursue even more? Clearly, the gap between Tang Qing and them was widening—not just in terms of wealth, but also intellect and learning.

"Can you... really manage all that?"

Zhong Liang was at a loss for words.

Tang Qing smiled.

"It’s doable. Mostly because these are my interests. They say passion is the best teacher, so I don’t think there’ll be issues. You should know I’ve always read various books, and you’ve all been to my study before—don’t be surprised."

"..."

Don’t be surprised?

They had visited Tang Qing’s study.

It truly housed tens of thousands of books. Yet they had always assumed Tang Qing read them only to broaden his horizons, which is entirely different from preparing for exams. But then again, considering Tang Qing’s intellect, perhaps it wasn’t impossible.

Five PhDs.

No.

Maybe more.

Zhong Liang chuckled bitterly: "Hearing you talk, I feel like if I don’t pursue a PhD, I won’t even be qualified to sit at the same table with you. Fine, you go on with your postgraduate and doctoral journey. I’ll follow suit too. But if I end up jobless, you’ll have to take responsibility."

Tang Qing rolled his eyes.

"No problem. If you can’t find anything, I’ll hire you to teach at my university."

"Haha, deal."

Zhong Liang laughed loudly, clearly joking.

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