Silicon Invasion

As Luo Rui left the viewing hall, he instantly became the center of attention.

Although, due to the narrowness of the corridor, the number of gazes Luo Rui received simultaneously was nothing compared to what he experienced in the hall, Luo Rui still felt somewhat unaccustomed to this environment.

"Is that him?" Outside were all the latecomers who couldn't squeeze into the viewing hall, but with the internet being so developed, many of them had asked their relatives and friends inside to livestream, so they had seen half of the scene.

"That's right, damn! How can this kid be so handsome!"

"Haha, and his skills are good too."

"Damn it! Are you even leaving us a way to live?"

"Don't be so presumptuous, he might not even look at your goddess. Even if he didn't exist, your goddess wouldn't give you a second glance."

"Damn it! Don't expose my misery!"

"Exactly, does love necessarily mean being together? Isn't the other person's happiness more important?"

Suddenly, a voice interjected, expressing his opinion. Looking at his earnest and sincere face, everyone was sure he wasn't joking, and they all shook their heads and awkwardly avoided him.

Luo Rui walked quickly through the crowd's attention. Fortunately, no one blocked his way or took drastic actions, at most whispering to the person next to them, without excessively harassing him.

The layout of the computer lab wasn't anti-human, so even though it was Luo Rui's first time here, he wouldn't get lost. Walking to the end of the corridor, there were stairs leading up and down. It became much quieter here, and there weren't as many stares. Luo Rui finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Luo Rui didn't wander around aimlessly, nor did he go back to the dormitory alone. Instead, he found a corner to wait. After all, including last night, this was only his second day at the school, so it was best not to run around.

Luo Rui had only waited for a short while when the flow of people coming out of the computer lab began to increase. Many people had come purely to watch the excitement, and now that the excitement was over, they naturally wouldn't stay here any longer.

The senior, second-year, and junior students walked out with the crowd and found Luo Rui at the back corner of the building. The senior, Zhang Jiasheng, walked in front, raised his hand, and slapped Luo Rui hard on the shoulder, saying excitedly, "Not bad, little brother, you've been hiding your skills!"

Luo Rui turned slightly, dodging the seemingly powerful slap. He curled his lips, complaining inwardly: We've only known each other for a day, what am I hiding?

"Well done!" The second-year student, Su Meng, silently gave a thumbs up, maintaining his cool and aloof persona.

Luo Rui scratched his head. Is this cold persona so popular? Was I like this back in high school? Why does it seem a bit silly now?

The senior and second-year students had already congratulated him, and Luo Rui felt like something was missing. When he saw Zhou Tiantian, he suddenly realized that this usually most active guy was now silent, and Zhou Tiantian seemed very down.

Luo Rui pursed his lips, looked at the other two, and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

"Sigh ~" The senior sighed, but his honest face seemed to be trying hard to hold back a smile.

"He bet on Xiong Wu, so his meals for the next half month will be a bit worse." Compared to the honest-looking senior, the second-year student was a practical person, and he directly stated the reason without letting Luo Rui be curious for too long.

Luo Rui chuckled dryly. This scene was unusually familiar, reminding him of Fatty back then. He could find a chance to introduce them later, and they would definitely have a common language.

Although the scene was somewhat familiar, similarly, Luo Rui couldn't think of how to comfort them. Should he throw the match?

"Congratulations, congratulations." Seeming to realize that everyone was looking at him, Zhou Tiantian came back to his senses, his mouth twitched, and he squeezed out a rather ugly smile.

"Don't be sad, Junior. Today the youngest won, so I'll treat tonight." Su Meng always rushed to the front line when teasing Zhou Tiantian, and only at this time would he shed his persona and reveal his silly nature.

Zhou Tiantian was an optimist. Although he lost his bet and was inevitably sad, he recovered quickly, and it wasn't his intention to spoil everyone's mood.

So, following Su Meng's words, he finally showed a somewhat heartfelt smile and said, "Then I have to eat well to store energy for the next few days."

"Okay, no problem, consider it charity." Su Meng was very generous, apparently not short of money, but his words were harsh, making Zhou Tiantian feel like he had swallowed a fly. At the same time, he wiped away the last trace of guilt in his heart, vowing to order the most expensive dishes tonight, so that Su Meng could experience what it's like to be heartbroken.

The group joked and laughed as they walked towards the dormitory. It was currently free time. In theory, excluding Luo Rui who had just arrived, the other three had been here for more than a month and should find a club to participate in.

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However, the group had hit it off when they first arrived, discovering that they were all online game enthusiasts. They ran back to the dormitory every day after class, sitting side by side playing games. Sometimes they even brought in the neighboring dormitory to play five-player games, so they still didn't have any serious extracurricular activities.

The group tactfully didn't invite Luo Rui to join them, because Luo Rui's performance today had indeed refreshed their understanding of experts of their age. They knew their limits and knew that someone like Luo Rui must be the focus of the school's attention. It didn't matter if they slacked off, but if they corrupted Luo Rui, they would probably suffer.

"You should keep an eye on him more in the future, take care of Luo Rui more."

The group was thinking correctly. At this time, Director Bai was instructing his brother-in-law to pay close attention to Luo Rui. Luo Rui had no background, was well-grounded, and was discovered by them, so he could be considered a direct descendant of their branch. Now, they would put in some effort to invest in, cultivate, and win him over. As long as Luo Rui grew up, they would inevitably benefit in the future.

"Is it necessary? He's just a little genius. What if he dies prematurely? Wouldn't our efforts be in vain?" Zhang Zhi seemed unimpressed. Although he also thought Luo Rui was good, since retiring and following his brother-in-law, he had become lazier day by day. Now that he was being given more tasks, he was a hundred times unwilling.

"Have you been reading too many novels? What era is it now? Is there still such a thing as dying young?" Director Bai was furious. People always come up with excuses when they want to be lazy.

"Oh dear, you're such an old-fashioned person. There are many definitions of dying young now. He comes from a small county town, and if he suddenly sees this colorful world, he might be blinded, forget his original intentions, and neglect his studies. Wouldn't that be a waste?" Zhang Zhi stated the facts and reasoned, but unfortunately, he dug a hole for himself.

"That's why he needs someone to guide him even more. Later, recruit him into your whatever association and keep a good eye on him!"