Rebirth in the Perfect Era.

Summary

The passage describes the first day of university for the 2001 freshman class at Renmin University. Students are busy settling in, bonding with dormitory mates and classmates. A forum called "One Ladle by the Pond" becomes popular, where a post ranking the top 10 beautiful freshmen goes viral, with Su Yingxue ranking first. Li Mu, a student, remains unaware of the discussions about Su Yingxue while focusing on his own goals. His friend Zhao Zi Qiu is academically driven, contrasting with Li Mu's more casual approach to university education. The dormitory becomes a hub of social interaction, with students sharing a laptop and discussing campus gossip.

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