Chapter 99: Competition Between Colleagues

To be honest, this was the first time Zhou Chu had seen such a large pair, so he couldn't help but take a few extra looks.

Hearing a few soft chuckles escape the woman's lips, he realized he had been somewhat uncomposed, and he hurriedly averted his gaze, feeling a bit awkward.

Who would have thought that this woman would deliberately puff out her magnificent chest even further, and looking at the slightly embarrassed Zhou Chu, a playful smile appeared on her exquisite face.

"You must be Zhou Chu, right?" The woman then extended a slender, fair, and delicate hand and introduced herself, "Hello, my name is Xing Wanying."

Zhou Chu took the other's fingers and shook them, nodding as he said, "Oh, hello, daughter of City Lord Xing, I've long heard of you!"

Xing Wanying covered her mouth and chuckled, "My dad said he was introducing a partner to me, I didn't expect it to be you. But you're still just a little brother."

Zhou Chu gave an awkward smile and hurriedly waved his hands, saying, "City Lord Xing is just joking with me, Sister Wanying, please don't take it seriously."

Who would have thought that Xing Wanying's smile would only grow deeper, "Little brother has such a sweet mouth, calling me sister the moment we meet. Actually, I personally prefer boys a bit younger than me; if Little Brother Zhou Chu is willing, we could try dating and see how it goes."

Hearing Xing Wanying say this, Zhou Chu felt even more awkward.

In fact, the moment Xing Wanying appeared, the gazes of all the men present were drawn to her.

And seeing Xing Wanying chatting and laughing with Zhou Chu at this moment, it was bound to stir up some jealousy in others.

However, one was this year's College Entrance Exam Top Scholar, and the other was the City Lord's daughter.

Furthermore, this banquet was held personally for the Tianhua City Top Scholar, so it was understandable for Xing Wanying to appear a bit intimate with Zhou Chu.

After all, Tianhua City had never produced a College Entrance Exam Top Scholar before.

At this moment, Xing Mochuan, dressed in a brand-new City Lord's uniform, walked up, patted Zhou Chu on the shoulder with a face full of smiles, and said, "Zhou Chu, you really are the pride of our Tianhua City! To have a College Entrance Exam Top Scholar like you is a massive joyous event. We must celebrate it properly!"

Zhou Chu nodded with a smile and said, "Many thanks for the City Lord's great kindness in hosting such a grand banquet specifically for me; I am a bit overwhelmed by the favor."

Xing Mochuan appeared somewhat displeased as he said, "What City Lord this, City Lord that? That title is too distant; call me Uncle."

Zhou Chu scratched his head in embarrassment and laughed, "Alright, Uncle Xing. I still have to thank you for this Epic-tier piece of equipment you gave me; I like it very much!"

"As long as you like it." Xing Mochuan then asked with a look that was half-smile, "My daughter Wanying, do you like her? Is she more to your liking than that little girl from the He Family?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chu immediately felt his scalp tingle.

How did the City Lord manage to steer the topic back to this again?

At this moment, a man in a black suit walked over, nodded to Xing Mochuan, and then said straight to the point to Zhou Chu, "Hello, Student Zhou Chu, I am Yan Nanfei, a teacher from the Information Department at Shenxia University. I very much look forward to you joining the Information Department for your studies."

Who would have thought that Xing Wanying would glare at Yan Nanfei with her beautiful eyes and hurriedly hook her arm through Zhou Chu's, saying, "Yan Nanfei, what do you mean by this? Our Special Warfare Department hasn't said anything yet, and you Information Department people are already coming up to snatch people?"

"Zhou Chu is a Combat Soul Profession, his major must be the Combat Skills Department; as for whether he chooses your Information Department as a minor, that's not certain yet."

"Besides, you're letting a Combat Soul Profession study in your Information Department—isn't that a waste of talent? He'd only be able to be a spy after graduating."

Zhou Chu was left a bit bewildered by this sudden situation.

What was the meaning of this?

He hadn't even stepped through the university gates yet, and they were already fighting over him in public?

And Xing Wanying was joining in the commotion too.

What exactly was going on?

Seeing the confusion on Zhou Chu's face, Xing Mochuan then smiled and cleared up his doubt, "I don't think I mentioned it to you earlier, but Wanying is a teacher in the Special Warfare Department at Shenxia University!"

Hearing Xing Mochuan's words, Zhou Chu finally had a sudden realization.

No wonder Xing Wanying reacted so strongly; it turned out to be a tug-of-war between colleagues.

Generally speaking, to become a teacher at the nation's top university, one's strength must be formidable.

And as far as Zhou Chu knew, Shenxia University had numerous departments, covering almost every field of study.

According to common practice, a person can major in one department and minor in another.

But no more than three in total.

On one hand, this is because everyone's energy is limited, and it is unlikely they can absorb too much knowledge.

On the other hand, for every additional department one studies in, there is a corresponding increase in tuition fees.

As the saying goes, biting off more than one can chew.

Even those wealthy children who don't care about tuition fees are unwilling to spend several times the tuition just to put on a show of diligence.

At most, they just choose two departments that suit them.

If high school focuses on theoretical learning, then university leans more towards practice and actual combat.

If one were to ask what can be learned in university, the most prominent point is actual combat.

Binding a Soul Profession is only the beginning.

How to let one's Soul Profession ability exert greater potential and apply it freely in actual combat—that is the significance of entering university for advanced studies.

Moreover, in university, there are many resources and facilities that high schools do not possess.

For instance, the Soul Profession advancement and Soul Profession Awakening that occur every so often are subjects that can only be researched in university.

And then there is the annual Shenxia University Peak Elite Competition.

Zhou Chu had heard that this Peak Elite Competition is not limited to Copy-clearing contests; it includes team battles in the Asura Arena, and even 1v1 real-person duels.

Of course, anyone who is selected for the Peak Elite receives generous resource rewards.

Besides that, there are opportunities to participate in internships and trials at other institutions outside of one's studies.

This was also why Zhou Chu wanted to get into Shenxia.

Although he already had a God-level Soul Profession, if he wanted to obtain resources to improve himself, university was a good place.

Furthermore, Zhou Chu had a very clear path of study from the very beginning.

Since he is a Combat Soul Profession, the first major must be the Combat Skills Department.

As for a minor department, he could choose the Special Warfare Department or the Reconnaissance Department.

As for the Information Department, Strategy Department, or Information Supervision Department, those were more suitable for people who liked to stay in the rear.

And Zhou Chu did not like team combat.

He alone could be an army.

However, as a College Entrance Exam Top Scholar, Zhou Chu possessed a natural advantage.

That was, within the limits of his capabilities, he could choose more departments to study in.

If his grades were excellent, not only could he have 50% of his tuition waived, he could even receive an exclusive scholarship.

Just then, the City Lord's driver and assistant hurried in and reported to Xing Mochuan, "City Lord, the Grand Commander has arrived!"

Upon hearing this, Xing Mochuan's expression immediately turned serious; he hurriedly straightened his attire and said, "Why has the Grand Commander come so suddenly? There was no prior notice."

"Follow me out to welcome the Grand Commander!"

Zhou Chu couldn't help but frown slightly upon hearing this.

Previously in the Commercial Dungeon, he had arranged for Tu Shu to tail him, and now that he had come uninvited, there must be some other consideration.

"Zhou Chu, where is our national College Entrance Exam Top Scholar? Let me take a look!" The Grand Commander, Long Aofei, spoke before he had even arrived.