Chapter 298: Chapter 298: Love Begins to Bloom

A few days later, on the playground of the National Defense Science and Technology University, cheering and shouting filled the air, creating a lively scene.

“Good job, Wang Jia Bao, well done.”

“Hey, Liu Zhichao, go, don’t chicken out…”

At this moment, quite a few people had gathered on the vast playground, forming a circle around two men who were sweating profusely, exchanging punches and kicks, fighting passionately.

The sun was setting in the west, and the brilliant sunset painted the sky with dazzling colors.

Many students, hearing the commotion from their classrooms, flocked to the scene, layering themselves around the circle, making the place even more boisterous.

In the center of the ground, Wang Jia Bao couldn’t hear the noise outside; he was fully focused, body and mind in sync, in a combat state.

Choosing this university and this major upon taking the college entrance exam was truly a wise decision. Here, it seemed as if he had opened the door to a new world, where the knowledge was as vast as the ocean, and he was thriving in it.

His elective was military science, which consisted of just one class with thirty students, each one the best of the best, none willing to easily concede to another.

For men, fists are the hard truth. This Liu Zhichao, however, was an anomaly. Relying on his extraordinary family background, he repeatedly provoked him. Even when defeated, he wouldn’t admit it, continually targeting him.

Wang Jia Bao wasn’t naturally competitive and left room for others at first, stopping when appropriate. Everyone was aware of limits, withdrawing when enough was enough, preserving face.

Most of the class admired him, considering he was indeed outstanding in every aspect.

But there were a few who didn’t approve of his style, thinking he was trying to win people’s favor. Of course, he wasn’t money, so not everyone would like him; he didn’t care as long as he could study peacefully at the university and work hard to improve his abilities.

But then there was Liu Zhichao, alas…

Wang Jia Bao had his temper, too. It was almost a year, and even endless things had their limits.

“Ah…” Suddenly, Liu Zhichao let out a sharp scream, lying on the ground hugging his foot, unable to get up.

Wang Jia Bao looked a bit regretful and said, “Sorry, I was too focused just now and couldn’t hold back. Are you… alright?”

He said this, knowing the other party probably wasn’t okay. He had hit hard today, though not to a fatal extent, just enough to make him hurt more than usual.

Wang Jia Bao reached out his hand to help him up, but Liu Zhichao, with a fierce look in his eyes, didn’t appreciate it, “Are you all dead? Get over here and help me.”

Just as he finished speaking, two people jumped out from the crowd; they were Liu Zhichao’s sidekicks, who sheepishly came over to help him up.

Liu Zhichao stood on one foot, with a human crutch on either side. His face was pale from the pain, but he remained defiant, “Wang Jia Bao, you’re good, just you wait…”

After leaving those harsh words, he was helped off the playground by the two.

With one main character gone, the crowd on the playground began to disperse, leaving in groups, eagerly discussing the fight between the two and the harsh words Liu Zhichao left.

“Jia Bao, are you alright?” Shen Zhan stepped forward to ask with concern.

Liu Zhichao had sidekicks, and Wang Jia Bao naturally had friends too.

Zhao Yunxiu raised an eyebrow, watching the man’s distant figure, disdain flashing in his eyes, “Jia Bao, don’t be afraid of him. No matter how influential his family is, they can’t cover the sky with one hand.”

“Yeah, don’t worry. If something really happens, we will help you.” Feng Shicong also chimed in.

Wang Jia Bao smiled and said, “Thank you, I’m fine. We’re all students at this school; no matter how powerful his family is, he has to follow the school rules and won’t dare act recklessly while here. As for once we graduate and enter society, I’m not afraid of him…”

Indeed, Wang Jia Bao didn’t fear him; his influence was in Sea City, while he was mixing it up in the Beijing Circle military. The Jiang Family was his backing, and after graduation, he would definitely return to develop in Beijing. What was there to fear about backgrounds—who didn’t have one… they just didn’t know.

And Shen Zhan, Zhao Yunxiu, and Feng Shicong were the closest friends he had made since coming to this school. They were not all in the same major, yet they ended up living in the same dormitory, but what great fortune.

Meeting like-minded friends in the vast sea of people would be a precious treasure in his life.

“Let’s go, grab dinner, fighting made me hungry.” Wang Jia Bao picked up a jacket from the ground not far away and casually slung it over his shoulder. After the exercise, he was feeling very hot.

“Okay, let’s go…” everyone agreed.

“By the way, Jia Bao, here’s your letter. I went to the mailroom to mail something earlier and brought it back for you.” Shen Zhan took a letter out of his pocket and handed it to him.

“Thank you.” Wang Jia Bao accepted it from him, noticing there were two letters and slipped them into his pocket, planning to read them later.

“We’re brothers; no need to be so formal.” Shen Zhan smiled, “By the way, what was that last move you did? I couldn’t see it clearly, and he was already on the ground yelling…”

“Actually, it wasn’t much. I just hit his acupoint today and used eighty percent of my strength…” Wang Jia Bao explained earnestly, without holding back any details.

The four boys, walking in a row, each one was a striking presence that could catch the eye, now walking towards the school canteen amidst the glittering sunset, laughing and chatting.

The fragments of the setting sun scattered over them, enveloped in a shimmering halo, making them the most dazzling scenery on campus, drawing countless gazes from young girls.

After dinner, the four returned to their dormitory. Wang Jia Bao quickly took a battle shower, then took out the two letters to read.

He looked at the one from J City first and knew from the handwriting on the envelope that it was from his mother. After reading it, Wang Jia Bao could only sigh. Three whole pages, full of criticism from start to finish, with one main point: for him to quickly find a partner, get married, and have children.

His sister had another child, which initially made him happy. But under his mother’s pressure to marry, he felt that his sister and brother-in-law were leading him into a pit.

He tossed his mother’s letter aside, thinking his studies took precedence now; he didn’t want to find a burden.

Moreover, having a girlfriend and being in a relationship could be money-draining, which he definitely didn’t want. He had to save up, leaving it for a future spouse.

He took out the second letter, and the tidy handwriting on the envelope was familiar. As he unfolded the letter, he read it carefully, his lips curling into a smile at something interesting, his face filled with laughter. After reading it once, still not satisfied, he started reading it over again from the beginning.

The words on the paper seemed to leap off, forming vivid scenes in his mind, allowing him to truly feel them.

“Jia Bao, what did your girlfriend say? You’re smiling so indulgently.” Zhao Yunxiu lay on his bed, his gaze falling on his face out of curiosity.

While folding the letter, Wang Jia Bao said, “I’ve told you, she’s not my girlfriend, just an ordinary friend.”

Zhao Yunxiu’s eyes flashed with a gleam of certainty, “Hah, I don’t buy it. Every time you read the letters, you smile so ambiguously. Can ordinary friends make you like that? What do you guys say, right?”

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