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Chapter 34: Farewell to the Old
Chapter 34: Farewell to the Old
With a click, the room lit up, and Chen Chuan entered. He closed the door, walked to the window, and outside, a bright moon hung in the night sky.
Chen Chuan reached out and drew the curtains, then returned to the bed. He glanced at the alarm clock on the bedside table and closed his eyes. Behind him, his second self instantly merged with him.
After a while, Chen Chuan opened his eyes and checked the alarm clock. Today, he had used the Divine Shock Fist Power in every move to defeat Zhong Wu, and the time he had spent merging had already been significant. However, now, the time had increased by a full two hundred and seventy seconds, and the merging limit had exceeded six minutes.
This was the greatest progress since the birth of his second self.
Zhong Wu was probably the most dangerous opponent he had faced so far, and at that time, he had never had such a strong desire to defeat someone.
It was precisely when his belief was most resolute, and he insisted on doing something and succeeded, that his second self resonated with unprecedented intensity.
Chen Chuan reached out and turned off the alarm clock.
From then on, a new beginning awaited.
The next day, Chen Chuan woke up right on time.
With two days left before the start of school, he still had some preparations to make, and he knew he wouldn't have time after classes began. He needed to contact some of his closer acquaintances, so he started by calling Ding Jiao.
As soon as the call connected, a voice came through, "Hello? Is this Chen Chuan? Brother Chuan, you finally called me. I've been dying to hear from you these past few days. I told you I have a classmate from Wu Yi University, and we even sit together. Those turtle bastards didn't believe me and said I was boasting! What was I boasting about? Do I seem like the type to boast?"
Chen Chuan held the phone a little further away and said, "Then what?"
"What do you mean, 'then what'?"
Chen Chuan smiled, "The boasting?"
"Boasting, I was telling you... Hey! You're just teasing me, right? Hey? Oh, right, what did you call me about?"
Chen Chuan said, "I passed the Wu Yi University's re-examination. I'm calling to let you know so you won't keep saying I didn't tell you when I had news."
"You passed the re-examination?" Ding Jiao's voice suddenly rose an octave, "Awesome! Awesome, awesome, awesome... Damn, I have to... I'm going! Brother Chuan, you're my brother!"
The loud voice penetrated the phone, audible from several meters away. Chen Chuan had already calmly put down the phone in advance.
"By the way, Brother Chuan, you have to treat me! You have to treat me! Did you hear me? How can you not treat me after this? Should I jump out of my window? Can you bear to let me down?"
"Alright! I'll call them right now! I'll talk to you later!"
Ding Jiao hung up excitedly, and Chen Chuan dialed another number. "Mi Law Firm? I'm looking for Gao Ming."
After a short wait, a voice came from the other end, "Brother, I've been following the Wu Yi University re-examination these past few days. You're calling now, so I assume you've passed?"
Chen Chuan said, "Yes, I just passed last night."
The voice on the other end laughed, "Congratulations, brother! By the way, I won't be free to come back for a couple of months. The timing is still uncertain, but I'll contact you then."
Chen Chuan knew he was busy, so after a brief chat, he hung up.
At that moment, he heard a car bell ringing outside, followed by someone knocking on the door and asking, "Does Chen Chuan live here? I have a package for him."
The voice was loud, and everyone at home in the neighboring houses heard it.
Chen Chuan stepped out, went to the front yard, and opened the door. He saw a young man in a gray uniform, carrying a package on his back. Behind him was a bicycle loaded with packages on both sides. When he saw Chen Chuan, he handed over a slip of paper and a pen, saying, "Are you Chen Chuan? A package from the Urgent Delivery Service has arrived. Please sign for it."
Chen Chuan took the slip, signed it, and handed it back. The young man took it and returned to his bicycle. He then handed Chen Chuan a large package, saying admiringly, "Little brother, you got into Wu Yi University! That's amazing! My younger brother will also take the exam next year. I wonder if he'll make it. See you." He hopped onto his bike, rang the bell, and pedaled away.
After the delivery person left, Chen Chuan returned to his room and opened the package. Inside were two sets of retro-style training uniforms, both with right-sleeve openings. One set was green, and the other was white, each with a matching headband.
In addition to the training uniforms, there were also two sets of student formal wear, including shoes, gloves, and socks. One set was for everyday wear, and the other was a winter version. The style was similar to the set he was currently wearing, but the materials were better, and the colors were more vibrant. The chest also featured the Wu Yi University emblem.
There was also an envelope with the Wu Yi University logo, containing a name card-like object.
Chen Chuan picked it up and examined it. It turned out to be his new student ID. After passing the re-examination, he was now considered an elite student of Wu Yi University, and this new ID replaced the old one.
Inside the envelope, there was also a small booklet and a key.
The pamphlet was a folded brochure, starting with some congratulatory messages and Wu Yi's school rules and precautions. When unfolded, the back revealed a detailed ink wash map of Wu Yi Academy, a printed piece that was nonetheless exquisite and captivating, likely the work of a master artist.
The key was for his assigned dormitory, which he wouldn't need until the start of the school year.
After tidying up his belongings, he headed to the courtyard to practice his fists. Before long, it was already noon.
After lunch, he changed his clothes and set off on a run towards Fist House, but he decided to make a detour to Wei Dong's place first to see how the boy was doing and if he had passed the second round of exams.
This time, he didn't take the shortcut through the long alley. Instead, he took a circuitous route and entered the residential building through the main entrance. He located the building where Wei Dong lived, climbed the stairs, and found a poster of a boxer with a clenched fist on the door. The poster's style seemed quite old-fashioned.
He knocked on the door and asked, "Is Wei there?"
Footsteps sounded from within, followed by the door opening. Wei Dong stood behind it, his face covered in medicinal patches. He waved at Chen Chuan and said, "Hey, Chen! I didn't see you yesterday. Someone said you were at another exam site, and he almost got into a fight with me. But he didn't want to, so it didn't happen."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "That was at the exam site. If he wanted to fight, you'd actually fight him there?"
Wei Dong proudly said, "Of course not. I just wanted to scare him. I always keep my promises to Grandpa."
Chen Chuan asked, "From your expression, it seems you passed the second round?"
Wei Dong tugged at his hair and said, "That guy was pretty tough. He knocked me down with a few punches and kicks, but I didn't give up. I got up and fought him several more times, three or four times, I think. The teacher said it was enough and told us to stop, saying it was pointless to continue and a waste of time. Then he said I passed and could leave."
Chen Chuan extended his hand and said, "Congratulations, Wei."
Wei Dong slapped his hand vigorously and said, "Hey, congratulations to you too, Chen. We can continue sparring in the future." He suddenly turned serious and added, "I'll find a way to beat you."
Chen Chuan smiled and replied, "Then you'll have to work hard."
After catching up with Wei Dong, he stayed for a while before leaving and continuing his run towards Fist House. He arrived at the destination around 2:00 in the afternoon.
Lu Ke was cleaning the gym at that moment. Seeing Chen Chuan enter, he paused and exclaimed, "Chen!" Then, noticing Chen Chuan's smile, he realized that Chen Chuan had gone to Wu Yi University for the second round of exams the day before, but he didn't know the result.
Chen Chuan smiled and raised his clenched fist in response.
Lu Ke's face lit up, and he gave Chen Chuan a thumbs-up. "Chen, you're amazing!" He seemed to remember something and added, "By the way, Master is upstairs. He's also waiting for your news."
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "I'll talk to him later." He headed upstairs and found Yu Gang standing on the balcony, his arms crossed as he gazed into the distance.
Chen Chuan approached Yu Gang and bowed, saying, "Mr. Yu, I passed the second round at Wu Yi. In a few days, I'll be heading to the academy. Thank you for your guidance during this time."
Yu Gang turned to face him and lowered his arms. "Since you've passed the second round, my training of you will end here."
Chen Chuan said, "Regardless, I must thank you for your guidance, Mr. Yu."
Yu Gang replied, "You have talent, and you'll always stand out. I've repaid the Year Captain's favor, and if you ask me about fighting in the future, it won't be for this price."
Chen Chuan laughed and said, "That's fair."
Yu Gang nodded and added, "Competition exists everywhere, even at Wu University, and sometimes it's beyond your imagination. You need to be careful."
Chen Chuan said seriously, "Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Yu. I'll try my best to adapt."
After a while, Chen Chuan bid farewell to Yu Gang. As he was leaving, Lu Ke handed him a plastic bag, saying, "This is for you."
Chen Chuan looked inside and exclaimed, "Black meat?"
Lu Ke nodded. "Yes, four pounds of black rat meat. We bought it with the money you left. Master wants you to remember to eat it. It's just enough to last you until school starts."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Thank Mr. Yu for me." He raised his hand and said, "I'm off."
Lu Ke acknowledged with a nod.
Chen Chuan waved goodbye and walked towards the alley. Lu Ke's voice followed him, "Chen, come by often when you're free!"
Chen Chuan turned and smiled, saying, "Okay." He waved at Lu Ke and Yu Gang, who was still watching from upstairs, and then turned and left.
Both Yu Gang and Lu Ke watched as Chen Chuan's figure disappeared into the narrow alley, knowing that a broader world awaited him outside.
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(End of Chapter)
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