Chapter 378 Qian Yingyang
After Sun Bomin and the other two left, Sun Shan officially began his study career at Yuelu Academy.
I reported in on the first day and hurriedly put my things into the dormitory on the second day without having time to sort them out.
At this moment, Gui Ge'er and Sun Shan were packing up their things bit by bit in the dormitory.
Gui Ge'er had very few things, so he packed everything into a small box and put it in a corner of the room.
Sun Shan had an unusual amount of stuff, in big and small bags, and Sun Bomin bought them for free, fearing that Sun Shan would not have them when he needed them.
Sun Shan and Gui Ge'er used a simple cloth curtain to divide the room into two parts, the inside was for sleeping and the outside served as a temporary living room.
Gui Ge'er whispered, "Brother Shan, the dormitory at Yuelu Academy is so small, it's not even big enough for us to store our things."
Sun Boming bought a small bed for Guiger near the academy.
When Sun Bomin went to the grocery store to ask, the shopkeeper seemed to know what he wanted to buy and recommended everything to Sun Bomin, and they were very accurate recommendations.
Sun Bomin thought the price was right, so he bought a lot of things.
The shopkeeper also said that they have been doing business with the academy's students for decades, and the things he recommended would definitely be useful to the students, so all Sun Boming had to do was pay the money.
Sun Shan didn't care. After all, everyone had lived in a dormitory. Besides, this was not a dormitory. The rooms were separated by one another, which was already humane enough.
Sun Shan said, "Gui, don't tell anyone about this. Don't complain about the academy. Do you understand? I'm here to study, not to stay."
Gui Ge'er quickly covered his mouth, nodded, and said in a whimpering voice: "Brother Shan, I know, I only tell you, I won't tell outsiders."
After a pause, he added: "I won't dare to say it in the academy in the future. If I want to say it, I will go back to Zhangzhou Prefecture."
Sun Shan smiled silently and said nothing more.
By the time everything was ready, it was already noon.
At this time, people came back from the dormitory one after another. Seeing that the door of Sun Shan's dormitory was wide open, they looked in curiously.
Sun Shan hurried out and greeted him with a bow.
Gui Ge'er was still holding cakes at the back, inviting students to have a taste.
When you first move in, the right thing to do is to give housewarming gifts to your neighbors, such as a bag of cakes or some local specialties.
However, Sun Shan discovered that the dormitories of Yuelu Academy were distributed on both sides of the corridor, and there were many single rooms.
How can I send souvenirs? Even if I prepare a large sack, it won’t be enough for everyone.
Finally, I just said hello to anyone who looked at me and invited them to have tea and snacks.
Whether to eat or not is other people’s business, but you still have to make a gesture.
The students who could study in the academy had to be at least scholars, so they were quite polite to Sun Shan's arrival. They chatted with each other for a few words, briefly introduced the situation, ate a small snack, and said goodbye to each other.
Among the students coming and going, Sun Shan actually found a fellow villager, Qian Yingyang, 20 years old, from Duanzhou, who also came to Yuelu Academy to study not long ago.
When the fellow sees the fellow, tears well up.
Both Sun Shan and Qian Haoran seemed quite excited, and they both spoke Cantonese. Although the tones were different, communication was easier than in Mandarin.
Qian Yingyang said in surprise: "Brother Sun, you are also a scholar in the 36th year of Taiqi? Oh, what a coincidence, I am too."
As Sun Shan and Qian Yingyang were chatting, they started talking about which class of scholars they were from.
It turned out that they were both admitted as scholars in the same year, one in Zhangzhou Prefecture and the other in Duanzhou Prefecture.
Oh, this is fate. A wonderful fate.
They all had the same teacher, the upright and incorruptible Academician Wei Yuanxi.
Qian Yingyang is a native of Duanzhou Prefecture. He has been studying at Yungu Academy. After failing the provincial examination last year, he went to Yuelu Academy to study.
Qian Yingyang asked curiously, "Brother Sun, did you also come to Yuelu Academy after failing the provincial examination?"
She looked at Sun Shan with bright eyes, wishing he would say yes. If so, they would have a closer relationship.
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "No, I didn't take part in the provincial examination last year."
Sun Shan then explained that he was unable to attend due to poor health.
Qian Yingyang consoled him, "Brother Sun, it's better not to enter. I entered the city but still failed. Hahaha."
Sun Shan smiled and said, "Brother Qian, don't be discouraged. Although I failed last year, I gained experience in the provincial examination. I will definitely do better next time."
When Sun Shan heard Qian Yingyang mention Yungu Academy, he immediately remembered that his roommate Liu Wenhuan was studying at Yungu Academy, and talked about this with Yingyangran.
This will strengthen our bond and give us more topics to talk about.
It is said that if you know ten people, you know everyone. It seems that this statement is correct. After all, everyone has related people.
Qian Yingyang said enthusiastically: "Brother Sun, after two days of rest, I will take you to meet our senior brothers in Guangnan. Hehe, we have a Guangnan Student Association here. It is a society where students from Guangnan gather together. Here we can keep abreast of the situation in Guangnan and the academy."
Sun Shan listened carefully to Qian Yingyang's explanation.
In fact, it is equivalent to the alumni association of the university.
Fellow villagers gathered together to form a loose organization.
For example, when going home, it is definitely safer for fellow villagers to charter a car and go back together. At least with the friendship of fellow villagers, they can look after each other and keep each other warm on the road.
Sun Shan quickly said gratefully, "Ying Yang, thank you. I'm new here, thank you for your advice."
Qian Yingyang said nonchalantly: "Ashan, actually I have also been here for a short time, just a little earlier than you."
The two smiled at each other and said goodbye. Qian Yingyang also said that he would come to the dormitory to find Sun Shan after he finished his lecture in the afternoon.
Sun Shan quickly agreed.
Gui Ge'er looked at Qian Yingyang who lived not far away and said happily: "Brother Shan, hehe, I didn't expect to meet a fellow villager here."
Sun Shan smiled and explained: "There must be fellow villagers, there should be quite a few."
In fact, there won’t be many. Although Yuelu Academy recruits students from all over Daqian, the journey is too long and no one would go far away to study unless it is absolutely necessary.
Yuelu Academy still mainly has local students.
Sun Shan never expected to meet a fellow villager, who was also his peer, so soon.
Qian Yingyang is of average appearance, neither tall nor thin, with single eyelids and hooded eyes. However, judging from the material of the straight gown he is wearing, one can tell that his family is not poor.
Sun Shan thought about it and realized that if one was poor, it would be difficult to come thousands of miles to study. His conclusion was like taking off pants to fart, there was no difference between saying it and not saying it.
Sun Shan also brought a few bags of cakes and went to see Chen Jin.
Chen Jin lived in the "Teachers' Dormitory Building" and was very happy when he saw Sun Shan.
He carefully inquired about what Sun Shan had done in the past two days and how he felt about the academy. He asked a lot of questions, just like an older brother caring about his younger brother.
Sun Shan was touched and said, "Brother, I am fine. Thank you."
Chen Jin smiled and said, "Okay, if you have any questions, come and find me. I am most familiar with the situation in the academy. Senior Brother Jingci asked me to take good care of you, and I will definitely take good care of you."