Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 557 - 558 Sister Flowers Educated Youth 75_1

Chapter 557: Chapter 558 Sister Flowers Educated Youth 75_1

In the midst of all the eating and wandering, the day to start school finally arrived.

After checking out in the morning, everyone bid farewell to Huo Lei, who was loaded with his pack and about to report to B University. "Shall we take you to B University?"

Huo Lei wanted to say it wasn’t necessary, as they had already looked at the route to B University and knew how to get there.

He was a big guy, after all, couldn’t he report there on his own?

Seeing Huo Lei’s straightforward refusal, everyone shook their heads helplessly. "Actually, we mainly wanted to check out B University."

Although they were all from Capital City University, B University and Q University were different entities, and they would most likely never have a chance to get into either of these two universities in their lifetimes.

Now they had the chance to take a look while sending Huo Lei off to school.

Just knew they weren’t that kind-hearted, Huo Lei glanced at the crowd, "You all want to go?"

Shen Jie and everyone else nodded incessantly, "Yes, yes, we want to take a look."

With everyone in agreement, Huo Lei, of course, would go along with their wishes, "Alright, I’ll take you guys to report first."

"Then I’ll head to B University."

"For lunch, we’ll eat at the Medical University cafeteria, and for dinner, we’ll try B University’s," Huo Lei made a decision.

The group was already used to following Huo Lei’s arrangements; after all, they were always well planned, and no one needed to rack their brains over it.

So, the group first went to Medical University to register. Since the seven of them all majored in clinical medicine, Shen Jie and her four roommates shared a room.

Dai Zhiqing and another were naturally placed in the same room, while Shen Xiaohui, coming from a different region, wasn’t in the same room but was only a few rooms away, which wasn’t a big issue.

After arranging their luggage, the group quickly got ready to try out the cafeteria’s food, curious about how it tasted.

Shen Jie had low expectations for university cafeterias, having only one wish: that the food would be at least cooked thoroughly and be plain home cooking instead of innovative dishes.

As for the meal at Medical University, Shen Jie found it acceptable, but as for the others...

Perhaps they had eaten too much restaurant food in the past few days, but the cafeteria food really didn’t taste good to them.

Wang Hui, the least picky eater among them, also unusually shared his opinion today, "The taste of this... really reminds me of the farm’s cafeteria food."

At first, they thought eating in the cafeteria would be a good idea, as it was convenient and simple. However, later on, except during the busy farming season, they preferred to cook their own meals.

And now, after so many years, they were surprised to find themselves experiencing the taste of a cafeteria once again.

"Could it be that all cafeterias are like this?" Dai Zhiqing summed up, originally looking forward to eating in B University’s cafeteria.

Now, his expectations for B University’s cafeteria had dropped significantly.

"There are good cafeterias, it’s just that they’re more expensive," or provided as a benefit by monopoly enterprises, which are great.

It’s just a pity they were going to become doctors and work in hospitals, where they shouldn’t expect much from the food.

"And this is, after all, a university cafeteria," Shen Jie raised her voice suddenly.

The others also knew how to preach the hard truth, "Even if it’s unpalatable, are you going to drop out of school?"

"With our modest family background, it’s not realistic to dine out frequently," they said.

Now, they had no choice but to slowly get used to the cafeteria’s food. "Don’t expect the cafeteria to improve."

It’s all managed by the school’s logistics, where they ask for nothing wrong but don’t strive for merit, unless a private cafeteria is introduced later, which might be something to look forward to.

But for now, it’s best not to get their hopes up. That’s a bit too optimistic.

Someone burst into laughter, "And here I thought you were going to offer some profound insight."

When they were preparing for their exams, some felt their foundations were weak and doubted their ability to pass, to the extent that they considered giving up on attending university altogether.

It was Shen Jie who enticed them with various grand promises, leading everyone to where they are now.

They knew that even if they got into university, they would still have to work hard, but at the very least, they should be thankful for the grand promises Shen Jie had painted for them initially.

"What big truths." Shen Jie also remembered the words she had said during their exam preparation.

"Is it useful to preach big truths to you now, or is it not?"

"Just look around at how many classmates there are? Their being here shows that they’re not dull-witted."

"And in the vast expanse of Capital City, how many graduates will be able to stay?"

"Capital City is in need of doctors, and so are other places; it’s impossible for everyone to stay."

"Moreover, even if one can stay in Capital City, choosing which hospital to work in is another issue."

Renowned hospitals are definitely better than ordinary ones, and it’s also better to stay in a downtown hospital than one in the suburbs.

One could say each is a critical issue, all requiring everyone’s effort.

Though she wasn’t making grand promises now, weren’t Shen Jie’s recent words still a spur to get them moving?

"Getting into university really marks the beginning of a long journey in life."

"University graduates are valuable now, but in another ten, twenty, thirty years, as their numbers increase, they may not be so valuable."

Unless one holds a technical skill and is a talent in a certain field.

Huo Lei looked around at his companions, all of whom were staring at Shen Jie in surprise, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. This was Shen Jie.

She never let herself get carried away, or to put it another way, she was vigilant and cautious to the extreme at all times.

Several times, when he thought he was quite impressive and began to get a little carried away, just seeing Shen Jie’s composed expression would ground him back to reality.

After a good meal, they all sent Huo Lei off to report at B University and took a thorough look around the place. In the past, they would have definitely seized the chance to show off a little to the other students around them.

But now their thoughts were about how to work hard. Since they had decided to become doctors, they had to start now and keep running forward.

To catch up with those ahead and to strive not to be surpassed by others.

After Dai Zhiqing took Shen Jie and the others back to their dormitory, the three of them began walking to their own dormitory.

In the past, they often moved as a large group, with quite the impressive presence. Now that it was just the three of them, it felt a bit uncomfortable.

"By the way, is your sister planning to study for a postgraduate degree?" Wang Hui had been harboring this thought for several days and couldn’t help asking now.

Shen Xiaohui was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Yes, my sister says that undergraduates won’t be in demand in the future and that we should strive to enhance our degrees."

"I’m also planning to pursue postgraduate studies." If he planned to study for a postgraduate degree, then he would have to start working hard from his freshman year, and it wouldn’t be possible to keep it a secret from them.

Dai Zhiqing hadn’t considered the idea that after getting into university, Shen Jie and her brother would think about postgraduate studies, "I have never thought about it."

"I just hope to study well, achieve good results, and stay in Capital City."

This time when he went back, upon learning he had been admitted to Medical University, everyone kept saying they hoped he would come back to work in his hometown after graduation, so there would be a familiar face to turn to if someone fell ill.

Dai Zhiqing didn’t join the conversation — even though he hadn’t considered the possibility of staying to work in Capital City, he hadn’t thought about working back in his hometown either.

Even if it meant being a doctor in the Northeast on a farm, he would be happy as long as he didn’t have to go back.

Wang Hui was also undecided for a moment, "I’ll think about it."

Success in postgraduate exams leads to a higher degree, but working means earning an income. It’s really hard to decide.