RPAGF Chapter 2424 - 1533: Paper Plane
Chapter 2424 - 1533: Paper Plane
As a member of the safety committee at the best high school in Sha City.
That reasonable security guard is undoubtedly well-educated.
The word "home" is described perfectly.
During high school, including morning and evening self-study sessions, Jiang Chen and others spent more than 12 hours at school.
Undoubtedly, it was longer than the time spent at home, after all, there are only 24 hours in a day.
When the student ID was presented, the gate opened, and they smoothly entered, that still-standing "Zhuangyuan Bridge" instantly pulled their memories back to those clear yet blurred, distant yet seemingly yesterday years.
Entering and exiting the school, you had to pass through this Zhuangyuan Wall, a meaning that goes without saying.
On both sides were old locust trees, their branches gnarled, casting dappled shadows with sunlight filtering through, fragmenting one’s thoughts.
Suddenly, the empty bridge seemed to become crowded and bustling.
Teenagers in their prime wore different outfits, some with arms around each other’s shoulders discussing sneaking out to internet cafes at night, some intently discussing the recently concluded mock exam, while others were animatedly chatting about pretty senior and junior schoolmates.
"We were so naive before, always longing to grow up."
Walking once again on the Zhuangyuan Bridge, Tong Dan felt a mixture of emotions.
"You still lament the passing of spring and autumn."
Jiang Chen teased.
The Zhuangyuan Bridge wasn’t long, but revisiting the old place, the three walked very slowly.
"Now that you can summon the wind and rain, you’re probably not willing to go back, right?"
"Could you use a different term? At least I graduated from Sha City High."
Jiang Chen shook his head.
"President Jiang, I suggest a project: time travel. Think about finding a way, put in some effort to develop a time machine, and by then, you’ll surely become the richest person in the world."
"Actually, this project is already underway."
Tong Dan was shocked, "Really?"
Jiang Chen nodded, earnest and serious.
"Yes. Are you interested in becoming the first experimenter? If successful, you’ll be the first in human civilization to return to the past."
"Can I come back?"
"No. Whether successful or not, the current you will disappear at the physical level."
"Damn you!"
Tong Dan laughed and cursed, "You want to murder me."
The weekend in Sha City was very quiet, vast and desolate, with only the fallen leaves on the ground drifting with the airflow.
The basketball court was relocated and integrated with the soccer field, previously it was outside the soccer field and also the spot for calisthenics between classes.
Looking from a distance, one could see some people playing basketball, even though random outsiders were not allowed to enter. But there was staff and family housing within Sha City High School.
Knowledge changes destiny.
Learning shapes the future.
The golden slogans on the main teaching building in the core area remain conspicuous.
"Do you still remember where your classroom is?"
Beside the flowerbed, Jiang Chen looked up.
Like countless other students, he spent what might have been the most fulfilling three years of his life at Sha City High School, during which ’home’ seemed to become just a place to sleep.
And thinking back now.
Three years was merely the distance from the first floor to the fourth.
"Why don’t we go up and take a look."
Tong Dan strode forward.
Climbing to the highest level along the stairs, standing in the corridor for a moment, Jiang Chen instantly remembered the location of his classroom.
A person’s life is a journey with burdens, inevitably dropping things along the way, so some memories must be revisited in their original place to be picked up again.
Jiang Chen wasn’t in the same class as Fang Qing and Tong Dan; they were classmates. By high school, he and Fang Qing were merely schoolmates, and their classes were quite far apart.
"Let’s split up."
Jiang Chen decided quickly, then turned left.
Fang Qing and Tong Dan’s former classroom was on the right of this staircase.
Jiang Chen acted alone, passing by the restroom.
Today’s high school students, though more strictly managed, like mandatory uniforms and no individuality allowed, are essentially more relaxed than during his time.
During their senior year, they had no leisure time.
What about weekends?
Didn’t you want to stand out? Didn’t you want to change your destiny?
Want to?
Great.
Then attend extra classes!
Back then it wasn’t called extra classes, because all schools did it, and the educational philosophy at the time was simply summed up in eight words.
"Early bird gets the worm, perseverance compensates for clumsiness."
Jiang Chen actually didn’t agree with this viewpoint, but he didn’t dare speak out.
Yes.
After a family misfortune, his personality changed drastically. It was through relentless studying he got into Sha City High School and East Sea University, but he was still firmly convinced that, like other skills, learning is a skill that involves talent.
It’s not self-deprecation.
He had a clear understanding.
Even if he didn’t eat or drink, struggled day and night, he could never get into Huaqing Jing University.
So.
If he had children in the future, he would surely explore their talents.
If they liked earning money, they could become a merchant.
If they had a sense of justice, they could become a lawyer or judge.
If they liked performing, they could become an actor.
If they liked martial arts, they could become a martial arts master...
Times have changed.
Every field produces its own top expert.
"What are you doing?"
In the corridor outside the classroom, before he could check if air conditioning had been installed, Jiang Chen unexpectedly discovered a young couple flirting in the hallway and shouted out.
Judging their age.
They were likely high school students.
Upon hearing the sudden voice, they were startled, immediately separating, their expressions panicked.