Chapter 657: University Freshmen Orientation

As the summer vacation came to an end, students began to return to school, and the number of tourists visiting the zoo decreased, returning the zoo to its usual tranquility.

The construction of the Folk Exhibition Area, the Pheasant Pavilion, and the Penguin Pavilion in the zoo was nearing completion.

In the Folk Exhibition Area, the scenes of rural hearths lacked various decorative items in the system construction interface. Therefore, employees were sent to rural areas to collect some old objects like old brooms, bamboo sieves, and images of the Kitchen God.

These items could be purchased online as well, but they lacked the weathered and worn-out feel, diminishing the immersive experience.

The background here was mainly decorated with maple trees.

Despite Canada being known as the "Land of Maple Leaves," China actually boasts the most diverse species of maple trees, widely distributed across the country.

Sitting and enjoying the maple forest in the evening, the frost-covered leaves are redder than February flowers.

Decorating the Folk Exhibition Area with local maple trees was also very fitting for the theme.

In spring, visiting the Monkey Paradise, one could see the vibrant pink cherry blossoms, with snow monkeys bathing in the drifting cherry blossom petals.

In summer, visiting the Waterfowl Lake to admire the blooming lotus flowers on the lake, with swans and mandarin ducks leisurely swimming among the lotus leaves.

In autumn, visiting the Folk Exhibition Area, the maple leaves turn orange-red, painting a picturesque scene. The red fox, with its fiery red fur, frolics and plays in the area, complementing the maple leaves, creating a unique charm.

Just thinking about it is beautiful.

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At the entrance of the Star River University, colorful banners were hung: "Cherish the beautiful campus moments, express the wonderful university life."

Students carrying suitcases looked around curiously, observing the campus environment.

The bustling scene was filled with people coming and going.

On both sides of the road at the entrance, two rows of red tents were set up. Liu Wei, wearing a red vest, patiently answered questions for the new students. "Dormitory 3 is over there. Go to the first floor of the dormitory, register with the auntie, and get your key..."

The construction of Star River University had never stopped.

Last semester, the Computer Science College, Software College, and Life Science College transferred first. Over the summer, new teaching buildings and dormitories were completed, and the Law School, Architecture College, and Business School also relocated.

Of course, the software students like Liu Wei were the happiest! The Law and Business Schools had many beautiful girls.

So when volunteers were needed to welcome the new students, Liu Wei eagerly signed up, hoping to help carry the girls' suitcases and maybe even get a contact number, leading to a romantic love story...

However, most of the new students were accompanied by their parents!

It was not appropriate to ask for a girl's contact information in front of their parents. The male students were eager to add the girls on QQ or WeChat, saying they could ask them for help if they didn't understand something.

Every time this happened, Liu Wei would smile and say, "No problem," but inwardly, he would be complaining, "I don't want the contact information of the male students!"

After seeing off a male student, he wiped the sweat off his forehead.

Gosh, he regretted being a volunteer. It would have been more comfortable at home, enjoying the air conditioning, playing a few rounds of "League of Legends," watching videos, rather than being under the scorching sun.

At that moment, his eyes suddenly lit up!

A beautiful girl with a suitcase appeared at the school gate, standing at around 1.6 meters tall, fair-skinned, with beautiful and expressive eyes.

Under a gray checkered skirt, her slender legs were wrapped in black stockings, looking elegant and charming.

She glanced at her phone, furrowing her brows, seemingly encountering a problem.

Liu Wei was momentarily stunned by the girl's beauty, holding his breath for a moment before quickly running over and asking, "Hello, are you a new student? Do you need any help?"

Seeing Liu Wei rushing over, the other male student volunteers couldn't help but curse silently. This guy was shameless—abandoning his dignity for a pretty girl and running over so quickly!

Actually, Liu Wei felt a bit embarrassed, but in such situations, one had to act quickly. Being reserved might mean missing out on a potential girlfriend.

The girl looked up at him, blinking her eyes. "Hello! Can you tell me where the international student dormitory is?"

"Oh, the international student dormitory is over there! Let me help you with your luggage."

The girl bowed slightly. "Arigato!"

Liu Wei suddenly realized—was this Japanese student? No wonder her delicate facial features. He had heard that Japanese girls started learning makeup in high school.

"Hello, fellow student, have you gotten your student card? Come get one!"

As they passed through the tents, a group of senior students gathered around like wolves smelling meat.

Seeing the girl surrounded, looking troubled, Liu Wei quickly waved his hand. "No need for the card!"

After dispersing the crowd, he explained to her, "You know, these card sales pitches can be quite tricky. They will boast about how great the card is, saying they have been using it all along. My roommate fell for it when he first came to university, not knowing any better. It was initially unlimited but turned out not to be after a few months, charging over 100 yuan per month. Eventually, he had to forcefully cancel it due to breach of contract. You can just use the card issued by the school."

The girl smiled, "Thank you! I didn't really want to get one, but they were too enthusiastic. If it weren't for you, I might have felt awkward refusing."

Listening to the girl's sweet voice, Liu Wei felt his mood soaring. Being a volunteer was fantastic! I love contributing!

After this encounter, their relationship became more familiar, and they chatted as they walked.

The girl's name was Yumiko Amami, and she came to study in China due to her father's work.

"You see, that's the school cafeteria over there. The food is pretty good... and the building behind is the Law School! The playground there isn't fully built yet, looking a bit simple. Behind the playground is the gymnasium, where you can play tennis and use the treadmill, but it's usually crowded in the morning..."

As Liu Wei walked ahead, he enthusiastically explained.

Yumiko asked, "By the way, are there any fun places nearby?"

"Of course, there are fun places!" Liu Wei proudly introduced, "Next to our school is the Seaside Zoo, which has a beautiful environment! The animals there are very cute."

When Yumiko heard about the zoo, her eyes lit up, and she couldn't wait to ask, "Do they have pandas?"

The level of love for pandas among the Japanese is one of the highest in the world, bordering on fanaticism!

When pandas first arrived in Japan, 3,000 people queued at the zoo gate overnight to catch a glimpse of the pandas. Nearby bakeries and supermarkets took advantage of the situation and introduced panda-themed products, which sold like hotcakes.

When news of a possible panda pregnancy was announced, countless Japanese people were ecstatic, sending congratulatory wreaths and banners, creating a festive atmosphere.

A well-established restaurant near the zoo saw its stock price soar, rising by a staggering 38%, hitting the limit up, reaching its peak in the past decade.

Such was the exaggerated influence.