Chapter 5, At the Beginning of the School Year (Part 2)

When leaving the hospital, the examining doctor comforted him with the words: "Do not feel inferior; overall, your IQ is still within the normal range"

Meng Nan cast a disdainful glance at him and said, "Who the hell are you talking to?"

Meng Nan certainly knows that he is quite normal, but among this group of freshmen, it is an undeniable fact that his IQ is the lowest. He wonders if this clumsy bird can take flight.

He inquired with Atuba about the location of the military academy, then left the dormitory in Area 7 and walked towards the bus station

His two companions were left dumbfounded, no longer daring to continue attacking Meng Nan, and turned to flee desperately towards the dormitory area. Meng Nan did not pursue them, instead, he stepped on the face of the young man who had not managed to escape: "Weren't you quite impressive just now? Wasn't your voice loud? Call out again for me to hear"

He hastily took a cold shower in the washroom, then took his identification from his travel bag and walked downstairs. According to the school's arrangements, he also needed to report to the military academy today

Meng Nan nodded with a smile, indicating that his popularity was still quite high

Meng Nan displayed an attitude of indifference, as if he were a dead pig unafraid of boiling water, and took out his student ID from his pocket to hand it over.

The teacher handed the documents and the dormitory access card to Meng Nan: "Because your list just arrived, all the other dormitories are already full, so we can only temporarily arrange for you to stay in the dormitory in Area 7. You should first go check the dormitory, and then report to the Military Academy."

Such a beginning left Meng Nan utterly disappointed. His dormitory is located in Zone 7, and it takes nine stops on the school bus to reach here. While waiting for the bus at the station, Meng Nan encountered Gao Da Tong again.

The bus stopped at the next platform, which is the No. 1 dormitory area. A dark-skinned man suddenly grabbed Gao Datong's collar and, with the help of two other companions, dragged him off the bus

As he walked across the long bridge leading to the school, a grand gate made entirely of white marble appeared before him. Many beautiful upperclassmen stood on either side of the gate, holding flowers to welcome the new students. Meng Nan felt a sudden brightness in front of him; regardless, there were indeed merits to this place. The average standard of beauty here far exceeded that of his previous location. These years presented a great opportunity to pursue romantic interests, and experiencing the exotic charm of a different culture was certainly not a bad thing.

Upon arrival, they learned that there were routine physical examinations and IQ tests prior to enrollment. They received their respective serial numbers and then took the campus shuttle to the university hospital for a comprehensive check-up

The main objective of these individuals was never Gao Datong. Upon seeing Meng Nan get off the bus, the three of them simultaneously approached him. The leader of the group sneered at Meng Nan and said, "I didn't expect you to have a sense of justice after all."

Meng Nan immediately pursued, and Gao Datong had already been pushed to the ground by them

A Tu Bo checked Meng Nan's documents and doorplate, then handed him a set of keys through the window: "Room 3, 9th floor!" Meng Nan took the keys and walked towards the elevator

The leading brat let out a roar and threw a punch at Meng Nan. Meng Nan raised his hand to block the attack, and from the force transmitted by the punch, he immediately realized that this brat was most likely human, just like himself

Mengnan's IQ is 101, which should be considered a moderately high level for humans; however, they concluded that Mengnan's IQ is low.

Meng Nan smiled and patted his shoulder

The teacher shook his head and said, "There is indeed a scholarship, but it will be available only at the end of the semester..." He then smiled at Meng Nan and added, "There are only ten spots available for each grade, and with your IQ... I'm afraid you have little hope!"

He stood up dejectedly, wondering what kind of world this was. He felt like a complete fool here

The Qiqu Dormitory is a solitary building located on the hillside. Upon first seeing it, Meng Nan felt that this might be the oldest building on campus. The exterior walls are not heavily decorated, merely coated with a simple layer of white paint. The building has a total of nine floors, with the topmost part featuring a distinctly Chinese-style flying eaves.

Isn't there any financial aid or scholarships available at the school? Meng Nan asked hopefully

Gao Datong whispered, "They are seniors from the Physical Education Department..." Only then did Meng Nan notice that two strong young men were standing behind him.

Gao Datong nodded with a hint of pride: "My father is the chairman of the board of 'Dongyue Shipping'. He was one of the 'Top Ten Outstanding Businessmen' in Yundu last year"

Gao Datong looked at him with fear, picked up his travel bag, and truly wanted to stand up

All eyes in the carriage were fixed on them; it is rare for a freshman to be so bold as to challenge a senior.

This has already set a precedent for our school, and your specific tasks will be arranged for you by the school's Life Committee as soon as possible

After more than an hour of cleaning, the room became much tidier. Meng Nan looked at the results of his own efforts and couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.

Meng Nan found a broom behind the door, put down his bedding and travel bag, and began to clean the room. This was unavoidable; given his current financial situation, he could only afford to stay in such a place

Perhaps considering the large number of people in the carriage, the three of them did not make any further excessive moves

Meng Nan picked up the pen and, without hesitation, signed his name on the loan contract, feeling somewhat as if he were signing a contract of servitude

Gao Datong laughed as he punched Meng Nan on the shoulder: "How did you know my nickname?" This kid smiled somewhat foolishly, resembling a completely daft child.

Meng Nan tried his best to appear humble and eager to learn

After the school security officer left, Meng Nan and Gao Datong boarded the next school bus. Gao Datong now held Meng Nan in such high regard that he was completely in awe of him. On the way, he took the initiative to carry Meng Nan's travel bag, and judging by his demeanor, it was likely that he regarded Meng Nan as his protective shield

Gao Datong said, "I live in District 6, next to the Miao Lake." From his proud demeanor, Meng Nan could guess that District 6 must be the location of a luxury apartment.

Upon arriving at the reception room, I saw an elderly man intently reading a newspaper through the window. Meng Nan handed him the identification and the dormitory room number. The old man looked up, and to my surprise, he was the same boatman who had picked us up this morning.

Meng Nan cursed him fiercely in his heart: "You big-headed ghost, this is the new Rolex model for this year." On the surface, he still nodded slightly

The teacher raised his head and looked at Meng Nan for a moment: "Your identity is quite special. If it weren't for Abbot Le Chen's strong recommendation, we would not make an exception to allow you to become a student at Yundu University"

Meng Nan sat down beside him with a travel bag. The maglev train had just begun to start up when suddenly a haughty voice said, "You! Get up!" Meng Nan looked up and saw a tall, dark-skinned boy standing in front of Gao Datong, his small eyes glaring fiercely at Gao Datong.

Meng Nan turned around and saw two campus police officers approaching with batons in hand, their faces stern. Gao Datong quickly went up to explain, but the two officers had no interest in listening to his nonsense. They pointed at Meng Nan and said, "Take out your identification!"

Gao Datong leaned closer and whispered to Meng Nan: "In order for me to attend school, my father paid a sponsorship fee of 1 million, and that is how the school admitted me"

One of the school security officers retrieved Meng Nan's student records from his portable computer according to the number on the identification: "So you already have a bad record!"

Meng Nan scoffed disdainfully, thinking to himself: "It's just a small GPS, what's so impressive about it? If my phone hadn't broken, it could simultaneously locate twenty-five satellites." Then he reconsidered, realizing that even if it could locate two hundred and fifty satellites, it would be of no use, as his phone was fundamentally incompatible with the system here.

I tell you, my name is Meng Nan, and I am a first-year student at a military academy. I have always bullied others, and no one has ever dared to bully me. Meng Nan's statement is not an exaggeration; it has been this way since childhood. Although I was just knocked down by that guy named Yue Lang, he is not a pure human.

Twenty minutes later, the ferry finally docked. Meng Nan raised his wrist to check the time; it was already 9:00 AM. Gao Datong exclaimed as if he had discovered a new continent: "Your watch is so special; is it an antique?" His large eyes widened in surprise, and even a small matter could excite him.

Meng Nan pulled him back into his seat, causing Gao Datong to tremble slightly in fear

Meng Nan arrived at the door of Room 3, intending to open it. However, upon taking out the key, he realized that the lock had long been broken. He simply pushed the door, and it slowly opened.

At that moment, the campus bus approached from a distance. Meng Nan and Gao Datong rushed towards the maglev train. Gao Datong's advantage of being small and agile was fully demonstrated as he was the first to board the bus, securing a window seat for Meng Nan.

Gao Datong joyfully picked up Meng Nan's travel bag and approached him. Just as Meng Nan was about to leave, he suddenly heard a stern voice from a distance saying: "Stop! Who allowed you to fight here?"

That kid repeated, "Get up!"

The boy covered his bleeding lips with his hand, and a look of fear was evident in his eyes

Years of experience in the campus have taught Meng Nan that having a conflict with the teacher right at the beginning of the school year will not lead to a favorable outcome. Moreover, he belongs to the lower-income class here, lacking the support of a wealthy father, which makes him feel disheartened.

What? Meng Nan widened his eyes in disbelief; his uncle actually did not help him pay the tuition fees?

Meng Nan then understood why he had not seen a single classmate in the entire building; it seemed he was the only resident in the entire dormitory of Area 7. This was not a bad thing, as at least there were no other people to disturb his rest

The old man shouted from behind: "Young man! By the way, take the bedding upstairs. The elevator has been broken for over a year, so you might as well climb the stairs."

Meng Nan had long been mentally prepared for this; he would have to rely on working part-time to gradually repay his tuition fees, and he wondered what good accommodations the school would provide for him.

Gao Datong also rolled up his wrist, showing Meng Nan the high-tech watch on his wrist. Meng Nan glanced at the time, which was no different from his own, indicating that many aspects of this alternate world were similar to the original one. However, it also displayed temperature and humidity. Gao Datong, in a showy manner, pressed the lower right corner of the screen with his index finger, and a small graphic appeared on the watch's LCD screen. He proudly said, "The red dot here indicates our current location." It seems that many aspects of this alternate world are similar to the original one, but it also displays temperature and humidity. Gao Datong, in a showy manner, pressed the lower right corner of the screen with his index finger, and a small graphic appeared on the watch's LCD screen. He proudly said, "The red dot here indicates our current location."

On the road to Gaodong, there was flattery and incessant chatter, until Meng Nan finally found peace after getting off at District 6. By the time they reached Platform 9, he was the only one left on the school bus. The driver kindly reminded Meng Nan, "We are almost at the final stop. If you are going to the dormitory in District 7, you will need to walk another 300 meters and then walk uphill."

The maglev train stopped at platform 9. Meng Nan picked up his travel bag and got off the school bus. This should be the most remote area on campus, with very few students passing by, making the entire road appear deep and tranquil

What surprised Meng Nan was that this comprehensive examination did not reveal the aneurysm at the back of his head, likely due to the differences in medical equipment here compared to his original world, resulting in different examination outcomes

He certainly detected the sarcasm in Meng Nan's tone and gave a cold laugh at him: "Now you have another record of non-compliance."

Meng Nan could not help but retort, saying: "From the tone of your voice, it seems like you are the principal!"

This fellow turns out to be a self-funded student. Judging by his plump face and big ears, he is most likely a wealthy young master: "Is your father very rich?"

Meng Nan smiled, yet inwardly felt unconvinced, thinking: "What's so impressive about that? My father also runs a shipping company, and it's one of the three major shipping giants in Asia. Unfortunately, his money can't help me at all in this place." Remembering his parents who were far away in another space, Meng Nan couldn't help but feel a bit dejected; he wondered when this life of wandering in a foreign land would come to an end

Is there a mistake! Mengnan protested to the examining doctor, feeling dissatisfied.

"No way? It seems that no one lives there anymore." Gao Datong appeared quite surprised

My former classmates all called me this

Let him go!" Meng Nan shouted angrily.

Meng Nan helplessly shook his head, not expecting that there were still such primitive and backward places on campus. He took his bedding and had no choice but to climb up to the ninth floor along the stairs. The burden of the bedding made him pant heavily by the time he reached the ninth floor. The environment here was even worse than he had imagined; judging by the litter strewn across the floor, it seemed that no one had lived here for a long time.

Meng Nan couldn't help but gasp in surprise; after all this time, it turned out that each of these classmates was a reincarnation of Einstein. Achieving the top overall score among them was simply an insurmountable challenge

Compared to the IQ test in Mengnan, this incident can hardly be considered an accident

He returned the student ID to Meng Nan: "You can wait for the disciplinary committee to deal with you!"

Meng Nan threw the travel bag to the ground and waved at him: "Stop talking nonsense, come over if you dare!" He was feeling bold today; if he encountered any more monsters or demons, he would consider himself unlucky. If these guys were human like him, he would take the opportunity to vent his anger on these bastards

He took out a contract: "This is a loan agreement. Your tuition and book fees will be advanced on your behalf by the school's bank at https://www.hetushu.com. While you are studying, you must engage in various jobs to repay the loan you owe, and the remaining amount will be used to cover your living expenses"

Mengnan still discerned the ancient years from the moss on the lower walls. Later, he learned that the dormitory in Area 7 was part of the old campus and would be completely relocated next year, making him one of the last residents here

When they arrived downstairs, Meng Nan informed A Tu Bo about the damaged door lock. He smiled and said, "Apart from the ninth floor, the rest of the building is a warehouse, filled with discarded items from the school. There are only the two of us in the entire building, and usually, no one comes here."

Meng Nan's lips curled into a hint of a triumphant smile, and his right foot shot up like lightning, delivering a powerful kick to the opponent's abdomen. For an ordinary person who had not undergone systematic training, Meng Nan found it more than sufficient to deal with them.

He glanced at Meng Nan again: "At such a young age, you actually dare to harass others, and upon arriving at school, you assault your seniors. I truly do not understand how the school could admit a student with such poor character."

With Gao Datong by my side, many things seemed much easier. He is very familiar with the geographical situation here and is leading Meng Nan towards the registration area for new students.

District 7

Due to the large number of new students reporting today, the bus station has noticeably become crowded. During a pause while waiting for the bus, Gao Da Tong asked Meng Nan: "Which district do you live in?"

Holding the certificate of passing the medical examination, Meng Nan returned to the new student registration office, where the teacher in charge of registration immediately delivered some unfortunate news: "You are Meng Nan?"

Mengnan!" He called out Mengnan's name loudly as he chased up from behind her. Mengnan turned around and smiled at him: "Tall Head!" Mengnan had mistaken his name, and upon seeing his large head, she blurted out this name.

The man let out a cry and flew backward, landing on the ground in a standard "dog eating feces" position. As he fell, his lips struck the ground, and blood immediately flowed from his torn lips

Meng Nan did not expect that he accidentally called his nickname correctly

The doctor smiled and pushed the examination record in front of him. This page contained many other new students' names in addition to Meng Nan's. Meng Nan carefully read through it from beginning to end; apart from his score of 110, all the others were above 150, with the highest even reaching over 370.

Meng Nan was almost driven to faint by anger; this guy was clearly discriminating against him. What does his low IQ have to do with him? There is no need for him to mock himself with such sarcasm!

The room is not much better than the outside; the furniture consists only of a small bed, a desk, and a cabinet for storing clothes. Due to a long period without cleaning, dust has accumulated on top of everything