Night’s Nomenclature Chapter 258: The future is promising

"Teacher Tian, ​​when should we set off?" Qingchen asked, he needed a more precise time.

Because going to Xiancheng means going to a strange city to face an unknown environment, and even an unknown time traveler.

The crisis in Los Angeles has not been resolved yet.

Qingchen knew that after he angered Huan Yu, the other party would definitely take action in a short time, so he specifically told Liu Dezhu to act alone to create opportunities for the other party.

If this matter is not resolved, he will not be able to leave Luo City with peace of mind.

Tian Hailong said: "In eight days, I will take you to Xiancheng. It will take more than an hour by high-speed rail. In the past few days, you can tell me your ID number and I will book tickets for you."

"Okay," Qingchen said, "Thank you, teacher, I'll go home for dinner first."

"Well, you all go back to eat," Tian Hailong waved his hand. The focus of this AMC math competition is Qingchen. The grade director has specifically told him that he must persuade Qingchen to participate.

Among the candidates who went this time, the first were the top three, Xu Zimo, Wang Jiale, and Qingchen, then the fifth among the top ten, Zhou Xuanying, who could score 150 points in the math test for the second time, and the ninth, Xia Xiaoran.

When the five people walked out of the office, Xu Zimo, the long-haired girl who looked at Qingchen before, said: "I know you are short of money, so you shouldn't hide your strength this time, right?"

Qingchen was stunned for a moment.

One of the monthly exams in the first year of high school was particularly difficult. He scored 690 and Xu Zimo scored 645.

It seems that from that day on, Xu Zimo has always remembered that incident.

When there were rumors in school that Qingchen only wanted to get a score of 690, she was the first to believe it.

Compared to those scumbag students who like to listen to legends, she knew better how difficult that monthly exam was. Even her class teacher at the time said that the two big math questions in that monthly exam were deliberately over the top. Yes, English reading comprehension is also deliberately over the top. It is normal to fail the test.

However, Qingchen still scored 690 points.

This means that the legend is true.

Later, Xu Zimo studied even harder. She ranked first in her grade in almost every exam, firmly beating Qingchen.

The problem is, Qingchen's score has always been 690 points and has not changed.

This made Xu Zimo hold her breath a little breathless, because she knew that Qingchen didn't try his best, and it would be meaningless for her to win.

Qingchen glanced at Xu Zimo: "I try my best every time..."

"Okay," Xu Zimo thought for a moment and said, "Let's go together this time. I can just ask you for advice on how to study."

The fifth-placed Zhou Xuanying and the ninth-placed Xia Xiaoran looked over. They were a little surprised. Did the first grader ask the third grader for advice on learning methods?

However, Qingchen said sincerely: "My learning method is not suitable for you, I am serious."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Xu Zimo was left behind with his lips pursed.

In fact, Qingchen no longer particularly cares about the subjects of exam-oriented education.

As the old saying goes, you have to live and learn. He did not stop learning, but worked harder than before. However, the 'outline' of his study is no longer limited to the school.

Qingchen has a broader perspective.

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When school was over at noon, Hu Xiaoniu and Zhang Tianzhen did not go back to their homes on Administrative Road. Instead, they were picked up by the driver at the Huayang Hotel in Luo City.

When Hu Xiaoniu got off the bus, Hu Dacheng's secretary came to pick him up.

The middle-aged secretary took Hu Xiaoniu and Zhang Tianzhen to the hotel and said to them: "The boss just arrived in Los Angeles this morning."

"Uncle Chen, why did my dad suddenly come to Los Angeles again?" Hu Xiaoniu was a little confused. His father, Hu Dacheng, was very busy. He spent almost 300 days on the plane every year, and he was a typical trapeze artist.

However, after the time-travel incident, the other party actually came to Luo City, a third-tier small city, twice within a month.

From this perspective, Hu Xiaoniu also noticed that his father valued the other world, but he was not able to bring anything back from the other world to help the family business.

This made Hu Xiaoniu a little ashamed. It was not until the last time he traveled that he finally found a way to gain a foothold.

Hu Dacheng's secretary explained to Hu Xiaoniu: "There is something special this time. In addition, Zhang Tianzhen's parents also asked the boss to send some daily necessities."

When he arrived in the hotel private room, Hu Xiaoniu was shocked to find a familiar face present: "Uncle Zhang, why are you here too?"

Uncle Zhang, Zhang Chengze, is a close friend of Hu Dacheng and has helped the Hu family a lot.

Zhang Chengze smiled: "The calf has grown so big in a blink of an eye. Come and have a drink with uncle."

Hu Dacheng glanced at him: "They have classes in the afternoon, so they can't drink."

"Okay," Zhang Chengze said with some regret.

"Dad, are you on official business when you come to Los Angeles this time?" Hu Xiaoniu subconsciously thought that the other party was here to discuss business and take a look at himself.

As a result, Hu Dacheng said: "We are here specifically to find you."

"Ah?" Hu Xiaoniu was surprised: "What happened?"

Hu Dacheng signaled Secretary Chen to exit the private room, and then Zhang Chengze pointed to his arm: "Xiao Niu, uncle got a countdown timer on his arm this morning. When I thought about it, maybe I also became a time walker."

Hu Xiaoniu took a breath of air. The recognized age range of time walkers on the Internet is 10 to 35 years old, and Zhang Chengze is 42 years old this year, which does not conform to the perception.

However, from 10 to 35 years old, this is just a rule summarized by netizens, and no one has really confirmed it.

It seems there will still be exceptions.

Hu Xiaoniu looked at Zhang Chengze: "Uncle Zhang, what are you going to do?"

"What else can I do? Let's make peace with it now. Things have already happened. Naturally, I want to find the strength to protect myself before crossing over." Zhang Chengze said: "Otherwise, I will fight for half my life and lose my life because of this kind of thing. , some are not worth it."

When Zhang Chengze talked about life and death, his expression was calm.

This kind of big man is not so panicked when facing danger. He has experienced strong winds and waves long ago.

"Uncle Zhang, where did your countdown appear?" Hu Xiaoniu said frankly: "The transportation between cities in this world is not convenient. If you are not in Luo City when the countdown appears, you will not Even if I am in city No. 18, I cannot go to other cities to help you. In contrast, you should look for time walkers locally and hire them with money."

Zhang Chengze smiled: "This morning I took a business car from Echeng to Xiancheng for a meeting. When I passed through Luocheng in the middle, a countdown appeared on my arm. If I hadn't confirmed this, I wouldn't have bothered your father. You came for me."

Hu Xiaoniu thoughtfully said: "Uncle Zhang, you also know that I have a character that says whatever I say. Maybe I can't help you with anything, and I can't make many promises to you now. I have just arrived in City No. 18. , I found a way out by being taken care of, but the problem is, I also have a boss, and I need to listen to his arrangements."

Hu Xiaoniu didn't even say that he had joined an organization at this time. The organization was called Bai Ri, and he had the same boss as Liu Dezhu. He always kept key information secret because he didn't know if the boss wanted to let people know.

Zhang Chengze thought for a while and said: "I didn't intend to embarrass you. I came to you because your father mentioned that you can contact the big shots in the Time Walker in the other world. This is my plan. You and your After discussion with the boss, I am willing to pay remuneration in exchange for temporary protection, and we will continue to pay in the future depending on the situation."

"I can help you communicate with Uncle Zhang about this," Hu Xiaoniu said, "but the price will definitely not be cheap. If you are so rich, Uncle Zhang, I won't feel sorry for you about such external things."

After hearing this, Zhang Chengze started joking. He said to Hu Dacheng: "Old Hu, have you noticed that your son has just traveled through time and started to turn his elbows outward?"

"That's right," Hu Dacheng said calmly: "Everyone has his own position. You and I both understand this. If he can't figure out his own position and becomes a weakling, he will never be able to become a leader over there. We are one of our own. Therefore, I support him being an outsider for you and paying him honestly. You are not short of money."

"Okay," Zhang Chengze looked at Hu Xiaoniu: "I don't know what my identity will be in the other world, and I don't know where I will appear, but I have always been interested in Time Walker and I am paying attention. After traveling through time, I hope to be protected, and then, in the best case, you can get me some genetic medicine or something, so that I can live the superhuman addiction."

"I will convey it to Uncle Zhang," Hu Xiaoniu said.

"Okay, it's done, thank you very much!"

At this time, Hu Xiaoniu said to Hu Dacheng: "Dad, please come out. I have something to ask you."

As he said that, he walked out to prevent Zhang Chengze from hearing what was being discussed at the dinner table...

This Uncle Zhang felt a little uncomfortable. He saw that his eldest nephew, whom he had known since childhood, began to treat him as an outsider.

Outside the door, Hu Xiaoniu made sure no one was eavesdropping and said: "Dad, I have joined the organization that Liu Dezhu belongs to. I expressed my sincerity to the boss and said that I would give my house as a base, but the other party refused. Later I I also gave a watch to a member to express my gratitude for Laojunshan, but the other party also refused. Did I do something wrong?"

"Of course I did it wrong," Hu Dacheng said slowly, "because you turned friendship into business."

Hu Xiaoniu was stunned for a moment: "Huh? I just want to express my gratitude."

"It's different," Hu Dacheng said: "What you owe on Laojun Mountain is your life. If you want to integrate, you must pay with your life. I am not teaching you how to risk your life, but how to be a human being." It makes sense. It’s a good thing that the other party doesn’t take the money. If you take the money, you will always be just an outsider.”

"So that's it," Hu Xiaoniu thought thoughtfully.

Hu Dacheng asked: "What arrangements does your boss have for you?"

Hu Xiaoniu said: "Let me join a certain society and start from the bottom. Although it is very dangerous, at least I will gain a foothold."

Hu Dacheng asked again: "Then did he promise you what level you can reach in the future?"

Hu Xiaoniu shook his head: "No."

Hu Dacheng said: "A good thing."

"Why is it a good thing?"

"If he promises you success and fame in the future, it must be because the road is too bumpy. He is afraid that you will give up halfway, so he will draw a big pie first," Hu Dacheng said with a smile: "But if he arranges for you to go to a very dangerous place, But if I don’t promise you anything, it’s a deliberate test to see if you can take on the important task without temptation. Do your best and you will have a promising future.”

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During class in the afternoon, Hu Xiaoniu obviously drank some wine and was in a much happier mood.

Qingchen continued to lie on the table and continued his special way of practice.

The other four AMC10 contestants have already begun to study the competition questions from previous years, but he doesn't care about this at all.

Until evening, when Qingchen returned home with Nan Gengchen, the first thing he did was to go to Yangyang's room to check if there were any new letters.

He knew that the Devil Stamp holder Huan Yu would not be idle writing letters to him. The other party wooing him ~IndoMTL.com~ must be hoping to play a certain role in counterattacking "Liu Dezhu's boss" in the near future.

Now that the other party has not written a letter asking "Qingchen" to cooperate, there is a high probability that they will not take action today.

Although he does not rule out the suspicion of setting up a conspiracy, Qingchen believes in his own judgment.

The other party will definitely give you clearer instructions before taking action.

Qingchen practiced in the gravity warehouse until 9:40 pm, and then returned to his home after confirming that Liu Dezhu and others should be over from school.

He closed the bedroom door and said, "One, are you there?"

"I'm here," Yi responded.

"Where did you go yesterday?" Qingchen asked doubtfully, "Nothing happened, right?"

"What kind of trouble can I cause? Why do you distrust me so much!" Yiyi said angrily: "Tell me, what are you looking for?"

"Help me set up a separate secret group chat for Liu Dezhu, Li Tongyun, Hu Xiaoniu, Zhang Tianzhen, Nan Gengchen, and Jiang Xue, the same one I use now on my phone," Qingchen said: "I have something to do We need to hold a meeting with them to discuss."

"Okay, I can still help with this little thing," Yi said: "By the way, do you like a female singer named 'White Pear'..."

Qingchen's expression changed: "This is what I mean, don't chat with others!"

"Okay, okay, I know," Yi said: "It will take about 12 minutes to set up a group chat for you now. Is it a real-name system or let them register their own nicknames?"

"Let them register their own nicknames," Qingchen said.

At this time, Jiang Xue still doesn’t know that Li Tongyun is also a time traveler. If the real-name system is implemented, Xiao Tongyun will be doomed.

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Please give me a monthly ticket.