Tang Yan noticed he kept staring at her and turned her head awkwardly, "What are you looking at?"

"Looking at a great beauty." Luo Chao blurted out.

As soon as he said it, he regretted it. Sure enough, Tang Yan's gaze towards him changed. She must think he's a pervert now.

Stomping her foot in anger, she said angrily, "I was talking to you nicely, why are you so improper?"

Luo Chao was too embarrassed to speak.

"You better come with me to get your bag now." Seeing him remain silent, Tang Yan got even angrier and stormed off in a huff.

Luo Chao returned to the dorm carrying his bag, greeted by a chorus of wolf howls.

"So, how did it go, Tien Bro? Did you score?" Du Xin asked eagerly.

"Ah, don't mention it." Luo Chao lay down on the bed, resting his hands behind his head.

"Tien Bro, I'm telling you, that Tang Yan girl is a newly ranked top-three campus beauty with a gentle demeanor who seems to like you. You gotta seize the opportunity; you'll regret it if you miss out." Yang Wei adjusted his glasses and displayed the screen of his laptop, pointing to a freshly pinned and curated post.

"This was ranked by upperclassmen and has the support of the majority. It's definitely accurate."

The three of them gathered around, seeing the post titled <On the Top Ten Campus Beauties of Huaxia University>. Sure enough, Tang Yan's name was ranked third, and the poster's comment was: Like an ethereal orchid in a secluded valley, gentle and lovely, evoking pity.

Each beauty was also accompanied by a photo, convenient for everyone to verify the latest chapter of Tilting Peace in Chaotic Times.

Luo Chao admired the senior who did the ranking, selecting the most beautiful ones among tens of thousands of freshmen in a single day and comparing them with previous campus beauties to compile the latest ranking. Not to mention how tedious the task was—their vision was truly unique.

It's undeniable that the freshman beauties this year were indeed of top quality; six of the ten were freshmen, and only four were upperclassmen. These ten campus beauties were all stunningly beautiful, each with her unique charm—like plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum. Luo Chao couldn't say which was prettier; the specific ranking order was decided by student votes at Huaxia University.

Luo Chao also looked at the photos of the first and second-ranked beauties. The first was a frosty beauty in a snow-white training outfit, her short hair neat, her pretty face ice-cold as she faced off with a male student. The photo was taken from the side, and judging by the background, it should be at the Martial Arts Club. The photo must have been taken secretly.

The second was a mature beauty with big wavy curls, her hair dyed golden, holding a microphone and probably giving a speech. Her fiery red dress accentuated her impressive figure, voluptuous and curvaceous.

Adding Tang Yan to the mix, this completed the top three campus beauties of Huaxia University. Tang Yan wasn't inferior to the other two; she was temporarily listed third, possibly due to being a newcomer without a large fan base. Over time, this ranking might still change.

"If I could win over one of these top-ten campus beauties, then my time at Huaxia University would be worth it," Yang Wei said with a dreamy look.

"With your creepy looks, you think you can get the girl? Try me instead," Du Xin mocked.

Yang Wei glanced at him indifferently and said casually, "The youngest has no say."

This hit a sore spot for Du Xin, "I'll strangle you." He lunged at Yang Wei, grabbing him by the neck, and they both tumbled onto the bed.

Yang Wei struggled desperately, flailing his arms and legs, trying to flip over and fight back. But Du Xin wouldn't let him have his way, straddling his stomach and pinning his hands down with his feet, keeping him firmly in place.

Luo Chao and Fei Yuan stood by with their arms folded, watching the two tussle, knowing they wouldn't really hurt each other and were just play-fighting, so they didn't separate them.

Ten minutes later, Du Xin and Yang Wei released each other, their faces bruised and their breathing heavy. Their hair was a mess like bird's nests, and Yang Wei's thick-bottomed glasses were nowhere to be found.

"Alright, you, the fourth brother, dare to lay hands on your third brother," Yang Wei said, panting.

"What third brother? Beat me first, then say it. I'm not convinced. Come on, let's fight three hundred more rounds. Whoever wins will be the third brother." Du Xin spat on the ground.

Yang Wei lunged suddenly, taking Du Xin by surprise and knocking him to the ground, and the two started wrestling again.

Watching the two roll around like pigs, Luo Chao smiled knowingly. He was starting to love the feeling of being a student.

Yang Wei and Du Xin's battle ultimately ended with Yang Wei's victory. Though Yang Wei was weaker and less strong, his endurance was incredible, and since they weren't really fighting, he managed to exhaust Du Xin until he conceded, securing Du Xin's position as the youngest.

The next day, Huaxia University's military training officially began. The entire class gathered in a neat formation on the sports field under Chen Dong's command, with no absentees, because the school had issued a statement requiring everyone to participate in military training unless there were special circumstances.

"Tien Bro, Chen Dong is quite a talent, able to command everyone without making them hate him," Du Xin whispered to Luo Chao from within the formation.

"Yeah, his interpersonal skills are excellent. He must have organized similar activities often. Society needs organizational talents like that now," Luo Chao agreed.

The two of them were about the same height and stood close, while Yang Wei and Fei Yuan were at opposite ends, one in the front and the other in the back.

They didn't have to wait long before dozens of military trucks drove in from the gate. Huaxia University conducted real military training in the military camp. Although Huaxia University was prestigious, it wasn't located in the Capital but in the bustling southern Liuhai City. Not far from Liuhai City, there was the Liuhai Military District, one of Huaxia's eight major military regions. Luo Chao and the others were to undergo a month-long military training there this time.

The military trucks neatly parked at a corner of the sports field, and a corpulent man of about fifty or sixty exited the leading military Land Rover. The school leadership greeted him and ushered him to a seat on the rostrum.

Principal Bai Huasong stood on the platform and spoke into the microphone, "Let's welcome Colonel Liu Dahu to give us a speech."

This unremarkable-looking fat guy was actually a colonel, coming off more as a rural landlord.

"Hello~ Hello~" Liu Dahu tested the microphone a few times, then jumped straight into his speech.

"Comrades, a battle to train our thinking, discipline, and team spirit with strict discipline is about to commence. From this moment on, you are real soldiers. Don't treat this military training as a game. To ensure the successful completion of this training and the achievement of the set goals, I have a few requirements for you," Liu Dahu scanned the neatly aligned students, satisfied with Huaxia University's student quality.

"First, follow military discipline and strictly follow orders. Second, don't fear hardship or exhaustion. Third, you must persist through the month-long training. That's all I require from you. I hope everyone takes the training seriously, collaborates in teamwork, embodies the 'blood, sweat, no tears' spirit, and fosters the determination of 'no quitting even if flesh and skin are shed'. That's all for my speech." Everyone burst into applause.

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