On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter
Chapter Summary
Chen Mo gently adjusted the seat back to the most comfortable angle, turned his head, and gently looked at Su Yuqing, who was gazing at the clouds outside the window, with a doting smile on his lips. ……As a gentle female voice announced over the loudspeaker that the plane was about to begin its descent and asked passengers to fasten their seatbelts and straighten their seatbacks, the view outside the window had already subtly changed. Su Yuqing held her breath, looking down from 10,000 meters ab...
Chapter 310
Arrival!
The plane quickly entered a stable flight state, soaring above the sea of clouds.
After the initial shock, Su Yuqing felt a deep sense of tranquility and peace in the outside world.
The engine noise was filtered into a low, regular white noise by the sophisticated soundproofing material, which only accentuated the unique tranquility of the high altitude.
She leaned back lazily in the cloud-like comfortable seat, the tension from the earlier acceleration and climb completely gone, leaving only utter relaxation and comfort.
Chen Mo gently adjusted the seat back to the most comfortable angle, turned his head, and gently looked at Su Yuqing, who was gazing at the clouds outside the window, with a doting smile on his lips.
……As a gentle female voice announced over the loudspeaker that the plane was about to begin its descent and asked passengers to fasten their seatbelts and straighten their seatbacks, the view outside the window had already subtly changed.
The boundless sea of white clouds gradually thinned and broke apart, and through the wisps of gaps, a vast and unfamiliar land slowly unfolded in the field of vision.
Su Yuqing held her breath, looking down from 10,000 meters above the city that would soon be their home for several years—Xiangsha.
Before her eyes stretched a river, winding like a silver ribbon, rushing ceaselessly from south to north, dividing the city's landscape in two.
Su Yuqing knew this was the Xiang River.
Several lush sandbars dot the river, the largest and most eye-catching of which resembles a giant green ship poised to set sail—even though she had never been there in person, Su Yuqing had already heard of its fame: this is the famous 5A-level scenic spot in Xiangsha, Orange Isle.
On the west bank of the Xiang River, Lushan Mountain stands majestically like a giant jade screen, with layers of verdant peaks and an imposing presence.
At the foot of the mountain, nestled among the green trees, a dense and orderly cluster of buildings stretches along the mountainside, exuding the solemnity and order unique to a university—that is the main campus of Xiangtan University.
Shifting the gaze slightly northwest, in the Hexi area, far from the main peak of Lushan Mountain but still within the vast Hexi region, a brand-new, large-scale modern building complex gleams in the sunlight, echoing the main campus of Xiangchuan University a little further away—that is the thriving new campus of Xiangchuan Medical College, and also their "main battlefield" for undergraduate studies and life in the coming years.
On the east bank of the Xiang River, the scene is more bustling and urbanized.
Skyscrapers stand side by side, and the modern new district coexists with the old city that has accumulated history.
In the bustling heart of the area near the riverbank, another massive architectural complex, blending a sense of historical vicissitude with modern grandeur, stands out—there lies the spiritual foundation and clinical core of Xiangchuan Medical College: the old campus and its affiliated top-tier medical institutions.
The city's roads are like an intricate network of blood vessels, with a constant flow of traffic, outlining the powerful pulse of this provincial capital.
In early September, Xiangsha was still firmly under the control of the lingering heat of the "autumn tiger".
From the air, the entire city is bathed in the blazing, bright sunlight, shrouded in a thin mist formed by the high temperatures.
A fiery and unyielding Hunanese style, quite different from her hometown's coastal city, immediately comes to mind.
As the plane continued to descend, the city's fabric became increasingly clear in Su Yuqing's view.
It skimmed over the shimmering river, flew over dense residential areas and industrial parks, and finally landed steadily on the long runway of Honghua International Airport.
A slight bump, accompanied by the low rumble of tires hitting the ground, signaled the end of the journey.
The moment Chen Mo and Su Yuqing stepped out of the cabin hand in hand, a wave of scorching heat instantly enveloped them, creating a stark contrast to the coolness inside the cabin.
As soon as Su Yuqing stepped onto the covered bridge, the intense sunlight immediately made her feel her exposed skin slightly hot.
"So...
sunny, so hot...
" she couldn't help but exclaim softly, subconsciously raising her hand to shield her eyes from the glaring light.
"It's alright, I'll hold an umbrella for you later," Chen Mo said with a smile.
The airport was bustling with noise, a mix of Mandarin with various accents and dialects.
But the most impactful thing was the Hunan dialect, with its unique rising intonation, distinct rhythm, and distinctive "plastic Mandarin" flavor, which rose and fell in the broadcast announcements and conversations among those around.
Su Yuqing found it novel yet slightly bewildering, while Chen Mo listened with great interest to capture these lively and vivid tones.
Thanks to their first-class status, they once again enjoyed the convenience of priority disembarkation and fast customs clearance.
The two pushed their luggage cart out of the Honghua International Airport terminal, where their pre-booked ride-hailing car was already waiting.
The driver enthusiastically confirmed the destination in his heavily accented Mandarin: "You're going to the Hexi University Town, to register at the new campus of Xiangchuan Medical College, right?
Tongzipo area, I know it!
Don't worry, I know this road well!
"The car drove onto the airport expressway, heading towards the city center and Hexi.
The view outside the window is typical of a suburban area.
In September, the late-season rice in the fields is a blend of green and yellow.
Low-rise houses, bustling auto repair shops, small restaurants, and newly built residential buildings appear alternately, steaming under the blazing sun, the air slightly distorting the distant scenery due to the high temperature.
As the car entered the ring expressway, modern high-rise buildings and large residential communities gradually increased.
The view outside the window transitions from the open suburbs to the emerging urban area: newly built residential communities, science parks, logistics centers, large supermarkets and hotels begin to take over the view.
As the car drove onto the important bridge connecting Hexi, the view suddenly opened up.
The turbid and wide Xiangjiang River flows at my feet.
After crossing the river, we entered the Hexi region.
The car continued driving, and the modern buildings on both sides of the road became increasingly dense.
As you turn onto Tongzipo Road, the atmosphere changes noticeably.
On a wide open space, stand modern teaching buildings, laboratories, and a library with innovative designs and sleek lines, their glass curtain walls reflecting the sunlight.
It stands in stark contrast to the ancient and simple main campus of Central Hunan University.
Most eye-catching are the several high-rise buildings on one side of the road, which are extremely large and full of modern style – that is the Xiangchuan Third Hospital (Xiangya Third Hospital) which is closely adjacent to the new campus of Xiangchuan Medical College.
Huge signs such as "Emergency Department" and "Inpatient Department" are clearly visible.
This is the most prominent geographical landmark of the new campus!
Around the campus, you can see newly built student apartment buildings, student canteens, and the beginnings of a small commercial street (convenience stores, copy shops, fast food restaurants, etc.
) serving teachers and students.
Although it is not as mature as the old town, it is full of the vitality of a new district.
Young, energetic, and full of modern style.
A large number of young faces dragging suitcases and accompanying parents gathered here, full of the vibrant energy unique to the start of the school season.
The air was filled with the fresh scent of freshly cut lawns, the slightly burnt smell of sun-heated pavement, and the lively atmosphere of a gathering of people.
(End of this chapter)