Reborn in 1977

After completing the formalities, the three of them strolled around the campus.

Jiang Lili could visit anytime since she lived nearby, so she postponed familiarizing herself with the environment until tomorrow, but it was different for Jiang Tiantian.

It takes about an hour to come here, so it's best to get familiar with the environment first, so that next time she can go directly to the dormitory with her luggage.

In addition, she needs to figure out where the teaching building and the cafeteria are in advance, so that she won't be flustered when she comes again.

Walking to a long, two-story red brick building, Jiang Lili pointed to the three characters above the gate and said with joy, "Sister, look, this is the library."

(Fudan Library in the 1970s)

Jiang Tiantian first looked at the exterior wall, then looked inside, her eyes full of longing, "There are so many people."

Chen Fan also joined in the fun, craning his neck to look inside. Sure enough, many people were studying hard inside. In such a large library, there wasn't even one person chatting?

Huh? Why did he think there would be people chatting in the library?

Could it be that he ate too much dog food in the school library in his later years?

Sure enough, his own school wasn't that great either.

(Students studying hard, well, these are all recommended for school, very hardworking)

Jiang Tiantian really wanted to go in and take a look, but since her student ID hadn't been processed yet, she naturally couldn't get a library card, nor could she go in to read, so she had to leave reluctantly.

At this time, Fudan was neither too big nor too small. There were teaching buildings, administrative buildings, libraries, experimental buildings, cafeterias, gymnasiums… and even a swimming pool.

The swimming pool must be empty now, no swimming allowed.

After walking through an intersection, they arrived at the dormitory building.

The three-story dormitory building even looked a bit like the library. Well, it seems that the current buildings are all similar.

Bamboo poles stretched out from the windows, with clothes drying on them, looking a bit "difficult".

It depends on who you compare it to. Compared to the small western-style building Chen Fan just bought, it's definitely simple and unadorned. But for the vast majority of ordinary Shanghai families at that time, such a room was a pleasant surprise for many local students.

Finally, they didn't have to stay in a home where it was difficult to even turn around!

(Dormitory building)

Jiang Tiantian took out the guide and found her dormitory building according to the address on it.

Chen Fan stood downstairs with his hands in his pockets, looking up, "Second floor, not too high, not too low, good."

He turned to look at Jiang Tiantian and smiled, "Do you want to go to the dormitory to take a look? There should be roommates arriving at this time."

Jiang Tiantian pursed her lips, pondered for two seconds, and gently shook her head, "Let's forget it. I'll just bring my luggage over tomorrow, it's not too late to meet then."

Chen Fan shrugged and didn't try to persuade her further.

Jiang Lili then went to the window of a dormitory on the first floor to look inside, and quickly ran back, calmly saying, "So this is what a university dormitory looks like. I wonder what our school will be like."

Inside, there were bunk beds on both sides against the wall, with several long desks in the middle forming a large table. There were also a few chairs next to it, and a set of cabinets in the corner. That was it.

Jiang Tiantian chuckled, "What else could a dormitory be like? I think school dormitories are all similar."

Then she turned to look at Chen Fan, "We've seen everything we need to see, let's go back. The other things aren't urgent."

Chen Fan smiled, "Okay, there's plenty of time in the future."

After saying that, he pushed the bicycle over to the side, waited for Jiang Lili to sit on the back seat, and the three of them rode slowly out of the campus between groups of students carrying luggage.

That afternoon, Chen Fan patiently prepared bedding and luggage for them, as well as daily necessities that they could use at school.

When An Quan and Yu Keying came back in the evening, they saw the two sisters' luggage bags, and then looked at the "thin" bedding they had prepared, and immediately felt that people had different fates.

Indeed, people have different fates. Before the two sisters came to register, Chen Fan had already arranged everything for them, while the two of them could only work hard on their own. If Zhang Wenliang hadn't sent dividends, their best situation would have been to buy two public houses like An Quan's parents' house, and then live a tight life.

At the dinner table in the evening, Chen Fan put down his wine glass, took the bowl of rice Jiang Lili had filled for him, glanced at An Quan, "You guys are going to register tomorrow too, right? What about the house renovation?"

An Quan handed the rice he had filled to his wife, looked at Chen Fan enviously, pulled out a chair and sat down, and said bitterly, "What else can we do? Leave it to my mother to take care of it."

He was just separating from the family to be independent, not breaking off relations. Regarding the major matter of the house, let alone him speaking, even if he didn't speak, his parents would ask about everything, for fear of any problems.

Yu Keying held her rice bowl and said with a smile, "Mom is very receptive. We explained your design concept to her and showed her the design drawings. She understood how to decorate the house at that time. She can understand the structure and space, and she definitely knows more about the quality issues than we do."

An Quan added from the side, "We can go over to see the effect during the evenings when we don't have classes, so there definitely won't be any problems if we keep an eye on it together."

Although their faces were full of visible fatigue, their spirits were very high.

This was their own house, and it was in the bustling area of SH City, with Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, and Yan'an Road all within easy reach. With this house, this small family could stand firm, how could they not be excited.

Chen Fan nodded, "Okay, if you need my help with anything, just ask."

An Quan was about to speak when he heard him continue, "Otherwise, I'll be leaving in a few days, and I won't be able to help you even if I want to."

Hearing this, An Quan couldn't help but curl his lips, "I think you're just running away at the last minute."

Chen Fan chuckled twice, "That's really not the case."

After a pause, he turned to look at Jiang Lili, "Xiao Ying and the others should have gone to study in the capital a long time ago, right?"

Jiang Lili quickly swallowed the food in her mouth and nodded, "Yes, they left on the 20th. Xiao E and the others' registration time at Peking University is a few days earlier, starting on the 22nd, so they left early. In addition to those few, there are also 4 others who were admitted to universities in the capital, a total of 8 people going together."

After she finished speaking, Chen Fan turned to look at An Quan, "After all, they are girls, and it's their first time going out. Although a few of them are traveling together, Lao Zhang is still worried. Anyway, I'm going to the capital for a meeting, and he wants me to go to the capital as soon as possible to see the situation. Do you think I should go over there quickly?!"

The corners of An Quan's mouth twitched slightly, "Lao Zhang is a carefree person, I didn't expect him to care so much about his sister."

Chen Fan smiled, "That's normal, Lao Zhang is the director of public security and the head of the militia company, he should be more vigilant."

After a pause, he said again, "I went to the post office this morning and sent a telegram to Xiao E. Since they have already gone there, they should be able to receive it. Let's wait for her to reply and see what the situation is."

Jiang Tiantian blinked, glanced at Chen Fan, did he do so many things this morning?

Jiang Lili held her rice bowl, thought for a while and said, "Actually, we don't have anything else to do. You've already prepared our luggage for us. Tomorrow we can just ride our bicycles directly to school to check in. Since Company Commander Zhang has entrusted you, you should go over there and take a look as soon as possible."

Chen Fan was about to speak when An Quan said from the side, "Just put your heart in your stomach. Although the public security situation has not been very good during this time, it is still very safe in this area. Besides, they live in the school, so there is even less of a problem."

Yu Keying also nodded and said with a smile, "We will also visit them from time to time, so don't worry."

Chen Fan turned to look at the two sisters, turned his face back and smiled, "It's not that I'm not worried, it's just that I have something to do in the next few days. I want to take them to meet two people. After finishing this, I'll go to the capital."

"Meet people?"

Jiang Lili looked at him curiously, "Who?"

Chen Fan smiled at her, "The person I'm taking you to meet is a faculty member at your school, also considered a cadre, in charge of logistics. She is my reader. Since you've come to Shanghai, I'll have you meet her and introduce you to her. It's not to say that she'll take special care of you, but it's good to pay more attention on weekdays."

Hearing this, Jiang Lili's heart suddenly felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.

Chen Fan then looked at Jiang Tiantian, "Tomorrow you go to a place with me first, visit someone, and then go to school in the afternoon."

Jiang Tiantian nodded, looking at him thoughtfully, "Is he also your reader?"

Chen Fan shook his head, "No, he is a senior. I don't know if I can meet him. You'll know tomorrow."

Jiang Tiantian's eyes turned slightly, she smiled and nodded lightly, without asking any further.

An Quan shook his head repeatedly beside her and said to his wife, "Look, this is the arrogance of a great writer. He has readers and book fans wherever he goes..."

Speaking of which, he suddenly paused, turned his head and looked at Chen Fan, "I know that "Jiangnan Literature" magazine is now also distributed outside the province, but does Shanghai have such a large distribution? You just happened to find a reader who is a faculty member in a university and even wrote you a letter?"

Chen Fan shrugged, "Didn't I tell you that I've been publishing articles in "Shanghai Literature" under a pen name for several months now?!"

As soon as An Quan heard this, his eyes widened.

After a few seconds of愣, he suddenly reacted, violently pushed the chair away and stood up, pointing straight at him, "Don't tell me you are Chen Dong?!"

Chen Fan smiled slightly, raised his glass and waved it at him, "That's right."

As soon as he finished speaking, the room was silent, and only four pairs of indescribable eyes were staring at him.

……

The next morning, An Quan and his wife finally agreed to go to the school to register. Jiang Tiantian stayed at home alone. Chen Fan and Jiang Lili went to the school.

Chen Fan rode his bicycle with the luggage tied to the back seat and looked at Jiang Lili, who was walking alongside him.

Well, she rode her sister's bicycle.

It was a bit of a regret. Actually, someone could sit on the horizontal bar in front, and he was very confident that the disciplinary officer wouldn't catch him, but this girl was too thin-skinned. What a pity.

After she firmly refused to be sent to her dormitory first, Chen Fan could only watch her carry her luggage upstairs.

After a while, Jiang Lili walked out of the building door and jumped to him in a few steps, "I'm done."

The two pushed their bicycles and walked. Chen Fan asked, "How are your roommates?"

Jiang Lili tilted her head and thought for a while, "It's the first time I've met them, so I can't tell anything yet, but the first impression is pretty good. I'll see and talk about it later."

Hearing this, Chen Fan felt relieved.

Only children would make conclusions about people they meet for the first time. The conclusion drawn by looking at people apart from the first impression is more real.

He said with a smile, "It's still the old saying, only say three-tenths of what you know to others, and don't give them your whole heart. It's important to maintain a good relationship with your roommates, but you can't tell them everything, including the measure of your words and deeds, and even money, you must pay attention to the scale."

Jiang Lili娇声 said with a smile, "I know, I'm not that stupid."

She turned her head and looked at Chen Fan, "Don't forget, I'm older than you. And I stayed in Lujiawan for nearly four years, and I've always lived in a dormitory. I've seen all kinds of people. Don't underestimate me."

Chen Fan nodded and laughed, "Yes, yes, you are the most amazing. Who dares to underestimate you?"

Jiang Lili wrinkled her nose, "Hmph, you're coaxing a child."

After a pause, she said again, "Not just me, but also my sister. She also lived in a technical secondary school dormitory for three years. She knows how to get along with her roommates. If it weren't for this, even if you were here to meet us, our parents wouldn't let us come by ourselves. At least they would arrange for someone to accompany us."

Chen Fan raised his eyebrows slightly, "Well, that's good."

The two walked and asked for directions, and soon arrived at the staff dormitory area.

These are several筒子楼, not the old houses where Gao Qiqiang lived, but a bit similar to school dormitories. There is a passage in the middle, with a row of rooms on each side.

Chen Fan found the building number, parked his bicycle, and took Jiang Lili into the corridor entrance.

He went to the second floor to find the room number and knocked on the door. A fifty-something aunt opened the door, looked at the two of them, and felt a little strange, "Two students, what can I do for you?"

Chen Fan stepped forward and smiled at her, "Are you Teacher Hu? Hello, I am Chen Fan. I made an appointment to visit you today."

Teacher Hu's eyes widened instantly, with disbelief in her eyes, "You, you are Chen Fan? Chen Fan, the pen name Chen Dong?"

Chen Fan nodded with a smile, "Yes, that's me."

As he spoke, he took out his writer association membership card from his pocket and handed it over with both hands, "This is my membership card, please take a look."

Teacher Hu quickly took it with both hands, opened it and took a look. Well, she was even more dizzy and immediately raised her head sharply, "Jiangnan Provincial Writers Association member? Not from Shanghai? So the Chen Fan from "Jiangnan Literature" is also you?"

God, is he too young?!

Chen Fan crossed his hands and placed them in front of him, looking particularly humble, "Yes, it's me, I'm making you laugh."

Teacher Hu愣 for a few seconds before letting out a long breath, "Oh, oh, so both people are you. I was wondering how suddenly..."

Halfway through her words, she suddenly realized that she hadn't invited the guests in yet, so she quickly stepped aside and stretched out her arms to invite them into the house, "Please come in, please come in. I'm sorry, I'm all confused. Please come in and sit down."

Chen Fan turned to smile at Jiang Lili before taking her into the house.

This room is not big, but there are many things in it. At the entrance is a simple kitchen, but it doesn't seem to be used much. In the middle is a table and a few chairs, and further in are wardrobes, bookshelves, five-drawer cabinets... and a double bed.

Teacher Hu asked them to sit down, poured two cups of tea, sat down on the other side, and then said, "Only my old伴 and I usually live here. The children are not here. It's a bit simple, don't dislike it."

"No, no."

Chen Fan smiled, "Your place is much better than a friend of mine's house. He is a Shanghai educated youth who was sent to the countryside in Jiangnan. He only came back after being admitted to university this time. There is no place to even鋪地sleep."

After saying a polite sentence, he immediately changed the subject, first glanced at Jiang Lili, then turned his face and said, "This time I was originally sending my girlfriend to school here. I suddenly thought that you work in this school, so I made a special trip to visit you. …"

Listening to Chen Fan's words, Teacher Hu suddenly understood his intention.

Isn't it just hoping that she can take care of this new classmate? It's not a big deal that violates the principle. This little thing is not even a piece of cake. She immediately said with a smile, "This is really too coincidental."

She looked at Jiang Lili and said, "Which major are you in? Have you gone through the registration procedures? …"

With a series of questions, Jiang Lili also started chatting with Teacher Hu.

After understanding the situation, Teacher Hu nodded with satisfaction, "So your father also graduated from our school, so he is the daughter of an old alumnus. Now that you are here, you should treat this place as your home. You can come to me if you have anything to do. My old伴 is also busy, and I am a little lonely by myself, so you can be a companion when you come."

After chatting with Jiang Lili, she couldn't wait to discuss articles with Chen Fan, "I read your newly published "Ferryman", and I was deeply shocked. I also recommended it to others, and everyone said it was good.

It contains both the realism of history and the reflection on certain mistakes.

The most难得 is that after suffering, you still have a sincere heart…"

"Ferryman" was written by Chen Fan, referring to the routine of "The Herdsman", so he is naturally very clear about the connotation of this article. Since he came here, he was ready to discuss his works with Teacher Hu..., okay, a dozen teachers.

There are many book fans of Chen Fan here, and many of them were安利 by Teacher Hu. Now that she sees the writer himself coming, how can she easily let go?

She immediately used the internal telephone in the dormitory, occupied a meeting room in the teaching building, and then arranged for the two old ladies next door to摇人.

So all morning, Chen Fan was pressed in the meeting room and started a work discussion meeting with a dozen teachers from various majors.

If he hadn't repeatedly explained that he had important matters in the afternoon, he probably wouldn't be able to escape.

Teacher Hu didn't insist on keeping him, anyway, your girlfriend is still in my "hands", so are you afraid that you won't come in the future?!

Jiang Lili didn't go back with him. She still had to get familiar with her roommates and participate in dormitory collective activities to prepare for the official start of school tomorrow.

When Chen Fan returned home, Jiang Tiantian had been waiting bored.

But she didn't ask anything, just said with a smile, "Is it going well? Are you tired? Do you want to rest first?"

Chen Fan shook his head, "No, let's leave quickly, or it will be too late."

Jiang Tiantian followed him out, and after locking the door, she jumped on the bicycle and asked, "Who are you going to see?"

Chen Fan turned his head and smiled, "Ba Jin."