Chapter 341 (1/2)

Chapter 341: A Belle Visits

Translator: GravityTales Editor: GravityTales

It was unexpected for Tang Xiu that Han Qingwu would get excited over such a little thing. But still, he nodded and said, “I’m friends with him! When I went to Tianjin City before I met him there and hang out together a bit.”

“Just because you you know him a little you think you can ask for a leave? Vice Dean Le is an old school person to my knowledge; someone very difficult to speak to.” An incredulous expression hung on Han Qingwu’s face. She evidently knew a little about Le Baiyi. Moreover, she shouldn’t be on good terms with him.

“You’re also familiar with him?” Asked Tang Xiu.

“I’d rather not. My transfer to Shanghai University was very smooth originally. But he… actually…” said Han Qingwu.

Seeing Han Qingwu stopping her explanation, Tang Xiu immediately revealed a slight smile as he asked, “What did he do?”

“Let’s not to talk about this topic anymore.” Han Qingwu shook her head and continued, “If anything, you must find a good excuse when asking him for leave. I can help you ask the other leaders in the department. However, as far as I know, the teachers and professors in our department have no rights to decide whether a new student can ask for a leave of absence during military training.”

“Why?” asked Tang Xiu in a puzzled expression, surprised.

“The current military training subject is different from the past. In particular, regular military training in university is very strict. Generally speaking, for students who are used to fake excuses for leave of absence, they must participate in the military training, unless they are really sick or not fit to participate.”

Tang Xiu was silence for a moment, before he slowly said, “I’ll still try it! If I can get it then it would for the best, but if not, then I’ll attend the military training.”

“OK!” Han Qingwu nodded and then asked, “Then what are you gonna do next? Are you going back to the classroom? Or…”

“Are we still going to have class today?” asked Tang Xiu.

“For the time being, no.” Han Qingwu shook her hand and replied.

“If so, then I’ll go first. I’m going to the campus library to borrow some books. That’s right. Is it possible for me to borrow books from the campus library now?”

“It should be,” said Han Qingwu with a smile.

Tang Xiu then stood up as he beckoned and said, “Then I’ll go the library. You can go busy yourself!”

Twenty minutes later, when Tang Xiu arrived at the library, he was rendered speechless. Shanghai University’s library was very large; it was at least a dozen times larger than Star City First High School’s. Just merely walking from the main classroom building to the library, it took him twenty minutes. Nevertheless, it was after he took the unnecessary long way and asked directions.

At this time, a few students were going in and coming out of the library’s entrance. The site itself was rather deserted compared to other places. When he went inside, he was immediately shocked upon seeing rows upon rows of bookshelves lined with books inside a spacious hall.

“Hi, I’m this year’s freshman. I want to borrow a few books.”

Tang Xiu went to the work area where several staffs were located and spoke to one of the middle-aged women.

“I’m sorry, new students are not yet able to borrow books from the library,” said the middle-aged woman with a smile, “Although you already have your university card, but you have yet to apply for a library card. If you plan to borrow books frequently, you need to submit your ID card as well as other information. Then we’ll handle your library card application.”

“Then I’ll submit all the information you need now!” said Tang Xiu with a smile after having been silent for a moment.

“Alright!”

A few minutes later, Tang Xiu had submitted all the required information. He then walked into the library. Knowledge was like nourishment. The more knowledge one learned the more one could think and understand things out. Although in the truest sense one couldn’t truly grasp geography by only knowing astronomy; yet, having more knowledge in one’s mind could make one’s path in life be faster, easier and steadier.

It was 11:00 PM. He left the library after reading a book and then found Le Baiyi’s office after asking around.

Inside the office, Le Baiyi was holding a magnifying glass to observe the lines of a stone. Upon hearing the door being knocked, he put down the magnifying glass and looked up.

“Tang Xiu?”

“Ah, Professor Le, I’m disturbing you, am I?” said Tang Xiu with a smile.

Le Baiyi quickly came out of his desk. He let out a smile and then said, “No, no. I’m glad you came looking for me! Tang Xiu, it’s been two months since we last met, right?”

“Yeah, nearly so!” said Tang Xiu with a smile.”

Gesturing for Tang Xiu to sit down, Le Baiyi then personally brewed a pot of tea and poured a cup for Tang Xiu. After that, he smiled and said, “It’s kinda fortunate that I met you in Tianjin City before. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known that a genius would be coming to our campus. Well, have you registered yet? Or is there anything you haven’t completed? Tell me and I’ll help you handle it immediately.”

“Actually, my coming here this time is because I need Professor Le’s help for two matters.” Said Tang Xiu with a smile.

“So? Do tell me! As long as I can help, you can rest assured that I won’t refuse.” Laughed Le Baiyi happily upon hearing it.

“Professor Le, I have some important things that need to be handled. Thus, I’m afraid I won’t have time to attend the military training. Could you open a back door for me?”

Surprised, Le Baiyi frowned and said, “What do you have to do?”

“I have to leave for Jingmen Island for a few days. I have some important matters to do there.”