Newborn and "newborn"!

Hello, classmate, my name is Yang Yingming...

A tall man wearing black-rimmed glasses greeted him and extended his hand.

He was Zhao Dongchuan's bunkmate.

Hello, my name is Zhao Dongchuan...

Zhao Dongchuan extended his hand and shook his.

Classmate, what's your major?

I'm an archaeology major...

Zhao Dongchuan replied with a slight smile.

I'm a journalism major. As for archaeology, look... that classmate is too...

Yang Yingming said with a chuckle, pointing to a handsome young man.

Hello, my name is Wang Xun... We're in the same class...

The handsome young man had already made his bed and greeted Zhao Dongchuan.

At this time, the other few people had also finished tidying up and introduced themselves to everyone, exchanging greetings.

My name is Li Xiaocong, and I'm a Chinese History major in the History Department...

My name is Li Miao... I'm an archaeology major...

...

As everyone introduced themselves, they all became more familiar with each other.

Everyone came from all corners of the country; only two were locals: Zhao Dongchuan and another young man named Ma Xiaojun.

Let's go, shall we go to the cafeteria for lunch?

Let's go, I'm hungry. I heard the cornmeal here is really fragrant... I have to try it...

Wang Xun rubbed his stomach and said with a chuckle.

Uh, you guys go first, I still need to find my wife...

Oh, you're married? You're not going out to eat at a restaurant for lunch, are you?

Wang Xun teased when he heard this.

My wife is also a new student at Peking University this year; she's a journalism major...

What? Both of you, husband and wife, got into Peking University?

You're so amazing...

Everyone started clamoring, insisting on going to the girls' dormitory together to see this 'beauty.'

Zhao Dongchuan saw the excited looks in the eyes of these 'beasts' and didn't have the heart to expose them.

Restless young people, isn't this just an excuse to go to the girls' dormitory to see 'pretty girls'?

He shook his head, smiled helplessly, tidied up a bit, and set off with them.

Then a large group of people, lined up in a row, walked towards the girls' dormitory, giving off a feeling of 'a thousand troops and ten thousand horses.'

The few of them chatted while looking at the surrounding sights, commenting from time to time.

They were full of curiosity about the Peking University campus.

Before long, they arrived at the girls' dormitory. Taking advantage of the fact that the girls' dormitory hadn't been closed yet, they went upstairs together.

Runye, let's go, let's go to the cafeteria for lunch together...

Zhao Dongchuan arrived at 206 and called out to Runye.

Runye was currently chatting with Liu Hong about pregnancy matters. Seeing him, she was very happy and stood up to leave.

However, she immediately stopped, seeing a group of people standing behind Zhao Dongchuan, all looking at her, a little at a loss.

They are my roommates; they insisted on coming to see you...

Zhao Dongchuan smiled helplessly.

Runye's face flushed, and she smiled as she greeted everyone: "Hello everyone, I'm Tian Runye..."

Hello, sister-in-law...

Hello, sister-in-law...

Everyone also greeted her in turn.

Seeing so many men suddenly arrive, the girls in the dormitory also quickly stood up and looked at them.

The atmosphere in the university was more open than outside, and everyone chatted cheerfully.

Seeing this, everyone decided to go to the cafeteria to eat together.

Then the two dormitories, more than ten people, formed a large group and walked towards the cafeteria.

This drew constant glances from passersby... The student cafeteria at this time was called the Grand Dining Hall. Strictly speaking, it was actually a multi-functional auditorium.

The venue here was large and could accommodate many students for meals, and it could also serve as an auditorium for speeches. Moreover, movies were shown here from time to time.

The new students had just started school. Although everyone's grain relations had been transferred, their student aid and food stamps had not yet been issued... However, everyone had brought some tickets and money, more or less, for unforeseen needs, so they weren't worried...

Classmates, are you new students?

The server, seeing their appearance, asked.

Yes...

New students don't need meal tickets or money. Just show us your admission notice, and we'll serve you.

Oh, this policy is great...

Everyone praised it, took out their lunchboxes from their bags, and lined up for food.

As Peking University, the school in the capital city... they did quite well in this regard...

After eating, and bidding farewell to everyone, Zhao Dongchuan and Tian Runye began their "two-person world" amidst envious and teasing remarks from the crowd.

They walked around the shores of Weiming Lake, admiring the reflection of the Boya Pagoda in the lake.

Time passed by inadvertently like this... Grand Dining Hall, '77 Freshmen Opening Ceremony.

To the sound of the school band, all teachers and students stood up.

Play the national anthem!

As a familiar melody began, everyone sang the national anthem.

Students... Hello everyone...

The school leaders began to give their speeches...

Zhao Dongchuan was also sitting below, listening to the principal's impassioned speech.

After a few hours, the ceremony ended, everyone dispersed, and life at Peking University began!

...Time flew by, and in a blink of an eye, the first semester quietly passed.

August 1978, a hospital in the capital city.

Tian Runye lay in the ward, looking weak and pale.

Although her complexion was not good, her eyes held a smile.

Runye... How are you feeling?

Zhao Dongchuan held her hand and asked with concern.

Very good... The doctor even praised me... Said I cooperated very well...

You worked hard...

It's not hard, I'm very happy...

...

Guo Ping walked in, carrying an insulated lunchbox.

Come, Runye, drink some chicken soup... It's very nourishing...

Thank you, Mom...

Haha, Mom should thank you for giving our family a big, chubby boy... Six jin and six liang...

Dongchuan, have you named the child yet?

I was just discussing it with Runye...

Runye, what do you say?

I don't think the name matters; I just hope he can grow up happily and joyfully...

How about we call the baby Lele as his nickname?

Guo Ping said with a smile.

Zhao Dongchuan and Runye both nodded.

At this moment, the nurse pushed a small cart in.

Tian Runye?

Your baby has just been examined, and all vital signs are normal...

Zhao Dongchuan picked up the child and placed him next to Runye.

Hahahaha, Runye, look, this child is so ugly right after being born...

Oh, how can a father say his own child is ugly...

Runye said, speechless and playfully chiding him.

Hahahaha, it's true, look... tiny nose, tiny eyes, and he's still bruised and red in places...

Zhao Dongchuan said, gently touching Lele's tiny nose.

You little rascal, really, even after becoming a father, you still don't act properly...

Guo Ping, seeing this, could no longer hold back and hit Zhao Dongchuan.

Ouch... Ouch... Stop hitting me... He's good-looking, he's good-looking, alright!

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