As the car pulled into the main gate of Peking University, the four of them spotted the orientation service station on the side. Zhong Ning quickly pulled over to the curb.
The three of them hopped out and walked up to the teachers and students managing the orientation to inquire about their respective dormitory assignments and necessary enrollment procedures. Once they had all the details, they headed to the Academic Affairs Office to submit their paperwork and collect their stipends. In this era, every university student was entitled to a monthly subsidy ranging from ten to twenty yuan. Although it wasn't a large sum, it held a different significance for them compared to the money earned from business, so the three of them were quite happy when they received it.
"Alright, let's head to the dorms." Zhong Ning smiled and signaled for everyone to get back in the car, driving them to their respective halls to drop off their luggage. Technically, their courtyard house wasn't far from Peking University, so they could easily commute. However, Shen Jianan still advised keeping the dorm beds—not only as a place to rest during heavy academic schedules, but also as a secure place to store study materials that were too cumbersome to carry back and forth. This was especially true for winter; trudging over with books in the cold was exhausting, and there was no sense in making life harder for themselves. Gu Yu and Chen Ming agreed, which was why they had packed their belongings to brin…
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