Chapter 513: Accompanying the Person I Like

In the classroom of the first-year Art School Class 1, more than half of the students were already seated, about twenty people, half male and half female.

Mo Yuan arrived right on time, walked into the classroom, picked up the roster and glanced at it—there were twenty-four students, and he confirmed that only one student who had filed a leave request was absent.

He had just placed the roster on the podium, hands braced on the desk edge, his gaze sweeping the room, and he smiled as he said, "Hello everyone, welcome to C University; this is Art School Class 1."

"First, let me introduce myself—I'm surnamed Mo, and I've been your counselor for these few years of college. Let's skip the small talk and first make clear a few important matters."

"First, military training. Our college's military training is scheduled from the day after tomorrow, September 16, to September 24, at the training base in the school's east area. Specific precautions will be posted in the group later; if you have special circumstances preventing participation, please inform me in advance and submit proof."

"Second, course selection. The training plan for the Art School major has already been sent to your email; required courses are automatically assigned by the system, you just need to handle electives yourself, and as long as you earn enough credits."

Mo Yuan said, shifting his gaze to the second row, "By the way, I need to mention that Professor Lin Tingsong is offering a specialized course this semester with limited seats—first come, first served."

As soon as he said that, a low murmur immediately rose from below.

"I came just for Professor Lin's class—I have to snag a spot!"

"Since seats are limited and it's first come, first served, I'll have to keep a close eye on the course selection system so I don't miss out."

"What's the rush? Our class only has twenty-something people; even if it's limited, there should be enough spots."

"You never know—other classes will definitely have people trying to sit in, and then the classroom won't hold everyone; the professor only recognizes the official list, so you'll end up crying."

Mo Yuan waited until the excitement died down a bit, then pressed his hands down and said, "Alright, alright, Professor Lin's course is indeed popular, but don't get too nervous—the quota isn't that small, nor is it that large."

Saying that was practically saying nothing, and the room buzzed again.

Mo Yuan wasn't in a hurry either; he leisurely waited for them to quiet down on their own.

"Third," he said casually, "tomorrow morning at nine, the college auditorium will hold the opening ceremony; everyone must attend. There will be speeches from school leaders and representatives from each major's faculty—don't be late, and don't leave early."

Mo Yuan flipped the roster to the next page and continued, "Fourth, students from all over the country gathering here is also a kind of fate. Now, let's take turns introducing ourselves, starting from the first row and proceeding backward."

Xiao Yu, seated by the window in the first row, stood up, her neat ponytail swaying, her features striking and confident, and said, "Hello everyone, I'm Xiao Yu— the 'Yu' from 'Sangyu.'"

"My hometown is C Shi; I grew up in M Guo from a young age, I excel academically, and I enjoy drawing, playing the guzheng, piano, singing, and dancing… I'm very happy to meet you all."

"Besides, I've served as class monitor for twelve years, I'm experienced, and I'd like to run for class monitor again this term; please look out for me in the future, thank you."

She finished with a light smile, sat down, her movements crisp and neat, earning a round of applause.

"Fourteen years as class monitor? I thought such positions didn't exist abroad."

"I'd like to compete for it too…"

Mo Yuan gave a slight nod and said a few polite words.

Qiao Xin, seated beside Xiao Yu, rose right after her, her voice a few decibels lower, and said, "Hello everyone, I'm Qiao Xin from B Shi; I'm usually quite reclusive, an i-person… I'm not very social, I prefer attending comic conventions, so please bear with me."

She hadn't been like that just now—Mu Youyu had her hand under the desk, silently playing with Jiang Liangjin's hand.

Most of the students in the class came because they love the Art School major, each with their own traits, and quite a few are competing for class committee positions.

After nearly each student finished their self-introduction, the classroom would erupt in warm applause.

When it was Mu Youyu and Jiang Liangjin's turn, they were still playing rock‑paper‑scissors to decide who would go first.

Everyone in the class had long heard of these two well‑known individuals; seeing this scene, the room filled with exclamations and the sound of soft, rustling laughter.

Mo Yuan raised an eyebrow and said, "Do we still need to play rock‑paper‑scissors? Just go from left to right."

The instant Jiang Liangjin stood up in response, Mu Youyu quietly lowered her head and began to adjust her emotions.

"I'm Jiang Liangjin—my name comes from the lines 'Jiang wind draws rain into the boat, cool' and 'Spring breeze moistens the brocade paper.' I'm a local of C Shi, and I'm delighted to meet you all."

Mo Yuan, seeing the students' intense interest in the two, asked, "Is that all? Anything else? For example, why did you choose this major?"

Jiang Liangjin glanced sideways, unabashedly curling her lips, and said, "I came to be with the person I like."

Mu Youyu's brows and eyes twitched slightly at those words.

Someone whispered to their companion, "Isn't that ruining one's future?"

"What's the big deal? Isn't his future bright enough? From childhood on, he doesn't have to do anything and still earns more money than we could make in several lifetimes."

"Really?" Mo Yuan seized the moment and said, "Then please have the person you like come up and introduce themselves."

Mu Youyu straightened up, curled the corner of her mouth, and spoke with elegant diction: "Hello everyone, I'm Mu Youyu—the first two characters of my name come from the line 'Spring breeze moistens the brocade paper,' and 'Drunk, I part from the Jiang tower, citron pomelo fragrance'; the final 'Yu' is the 'Yu' from 'Yeyu.' I'm also a native of C Shi, and I'm equally happy to meet you all."