8 Chapter 008 [Competitor of the Campus Belle]_1

As one of the most famous universities in East Sea, the overall strength of East Sea University (ESU) could only be considered average. It doesn't compare to nationally renowned institutions like Yankin University or Tsinghua University, let alone being considered to be part of the top ten universities.

However... Despite this, the prestige of ESU does not fall any short compared to the so-called top ten universities.

There are two reasons for this.

As we know, many universities have average overall strengths, but their annual college admission scores are ridiculously high. Sometimes, the admission scores of some universities, originally considered second-tier, are much higher than those of some 211 Project key universities.

These schools have one thing in common: their location is in an international metropolis.

East Sea, known as the 'Oriental Pearl', is among the world's famous metropolises. Therefore, it's difficult for ESU's reputation not to be prominent.

This is the first reason.

The second reason is that the Economic Management Department of ESU is incredibly renowned among all national universities. In terms of strength and reputation, it is on a par with universities ranked in the top ten.

An investigation once indicated that many wealthy individuals domestically send their children to ESU's Economic Management Department.

This has directly resulted in ESU's Economic Management Department's admissions scores being terrifyingly high, not at all falling behind top universities like Yankin University or Tsinghua University.

Chen Fan and Susan were both admitted into ESU's Economic Management Department. Susan was admitted on the basis of her own impressive college entrance examination scores, while Chen Fan was admitted through personal connections.

You should know... Chen Fan hadn't even taken the college entrance examination. In fact, in his past twenty years, the number of exams he's taken could be counted on one hand, and essentially none of them were relevant to examination-oriented education.

In some respects, Chen Fan's life was a million miles apart from the word 'student'.

However, destiny always has its quirks. Sometimes, God, that old man, unexpectedly pops out and plays a huge joke on you.

Chen Fan's experience was just that.

...

The next day marked the official start of the school year at East Sea University, and new students were beginning to register and move in.

On this day, Susan woke up much earlier than usual, spending an hour on her makeup and 2 hours trying on outfits, and it wasn't until 11AM that she came out of her room.

Unlike her usually seductive style, today's Susan was much more understated. She had her long hair tied up in a braid, wore a white tee with cartoon prints, along with light blue jeans and a pair of white sneakers, resembling a high school girl — pure and energetic.

"Princess, you spent three hours in your room and this is the outfit you chose?" Chen Fan waited around for nearly two hours and upon seeing Susan come down, he couldn't help but tease, "I get it, you're eighteen, not sixteen. Why try to seem younger?"

Nor caring about propriety, Susan glared at Chen Fan and shot back, "It's my decision. Got a problem? Hmph, there are others, clearly twenty but looking like they're over thirty!"

Having worked as their housekeeper for almost a month now, Aunt Tian was already used to their sharp-witted banter. Seeing them start to argue the moment they met, she chimed in with a wry smile, "Miss, Young Master Chen, it's getting late. You two better go and register."

"Chen Fan, let me make things clear. We're not driving, we're taking a cab to the campus today. Moreover, you can't walk into the campus with me. You'll need to get off not far from the university." Susan pulled her cap down, seriously declaring, "I don't want anyone knowing that I'm involved with an old man like you who's thirty!"

"No problem." Chen Fan snapped his fingers, grinning.

Having spent some time brushing up on modern day student practices on the internet, Chen Fan knew very well that every college had these supposed university flowers or faculty beauties which often lead to possessive fanboy rivalry.

Although Susan was dressed more conservatively today, it didn't hide her stunning figure and angelic beauty. Chen Fan figured that with Susan's allure, there would be no problem with her being named the university beauty. He didn't fancy becoming public enemy number one on his first day of college.

Hearing Chen Fan's response, Susan's face went white with fury. She thought her words would wound his pride, but she hadn't expected that he hadn't planned to go report with her to begin with.

"Hmph! Let this jerk have his way for now. Once we're on campus, I'll make you pay." Susan reassured herself, and led the way out of the apartment.

Unlike typical college students who would be carrying big luggage for registration, the two only carried their admission letters.

This was because… according to Su Qinghai's arrangements, the two were supposed to go to school and return to the apartment where they lived, in order to cultivate their relationship.

Despite this arrangement, in order to save face, Su Qinghai would have someone deliver the essential items and bedding to the dormitory in the afternoon.

The two hopped out of the apartment and successfully snagged a taxi.

"Driver, pull over please, the lovely lady back here will cover the fare." When they were less than a hundred meters away from Donghai University, Chen Fan proposed to get off, cutting Susan off before she had the chance to speak.

The cabbie initially thought they were a couple, so he was taken aback by Chen Fan's request and left speechless for the moment.

In his view, if Chen Fan walked into Donghai University arm in arm with Susan, it would definitely make the other guys green with envy, one hell of an ego trip.

But instead, Chen Fan not only didn't do that, he also didn't foot the bill.

This reminded the driver of a classic saying: behind every beauty, there's a man who's sick of fucking her...

In the backseat, Susan frowned at Chen Fan's words. She then saw the driver's weird glance and as if grasping something, she was so upset that she almost fainted. She was about to hit back when Chen Fan smoothly hopped out of the cab.

Although Donghai University is a well-known institution like Fudan, it doesn't possess the same historical depth. The main gate isn't built in a traditional style but carries a modern vibe.

Arriving at the entrance of Donghai University, Chen Fan found the place bustling. Students from poor families lugging large bags traveled a long way to register, and so did rich kids in luxury cars.

Walking on the campus paths, looking at the students with radiant smiles, Chen Fan felt an unparalleled relaxation.

Chen Fan felt as if he was Liu Laolao entering the Grand View Garden, looking east and west, everything here was shrouded in a mysterious aura for him.

After God knows how long, when the temperature skyrocketed, Chen Fan finally found the registration point for the Department of Economics and Management.

The registration point was on the first floor of the Economics and Management building.

"Did you see that babe with the duckbill hat on just now?"

"No shit, isn't she Susan, the pre-declared beauty of our department?"

"You're out of touch, she's not just the prospective beauty of our department, but also a strong potential school belle."

"You from another planet or something? Everyone knows that. Let me drop a juicy bomb on you. Word on the street is that Susan's old man has billions in assets."

"Tut! Is that supposed to be explosive? I also know that Susan did not enter the school through special channels. Her university entrance exam score ranks in the top ten among first-year students."

"More accurately, 686 points."

"You bunch of toads better stop dreaming of dining on swan flesh. A girl like her, with such a high birthright and exceptional performance, is just a distant sight for you, not someone you can daydream about."

"True that, the chance of a rich missy falling for a commoner is even lower than winning five million in the lottery."

...

Entering the teaching building, Chen Fan hadn't even come close to the registration desk before he overheard a group of red-badge-wearing student union members talking excitedly about Susan in a huddle, their faces animated. It gave Chen Fan quite the shock.

While shocked, Chen Fan also clearly understood that his fiancée was indeed someone that most men would look up to.