Chapter 141

Chapter 141

After the military training ended, Tang Qingqing became even busier.

Not only did she have to give a speech as the representative of the new students at the welcoming ceremony, but the head of the Arts Department, somehow noticing her artistic talent, insisted that she perform an act.

Tang Qingqing initially refused, but Cao Jiaoyang, the head of the Arts Department, was particularly good at persuading people. With her beautiful, large, watery eyes and a sweet yet not cloying voice, she was very attractive in a non-threatening way, making both boys and girls like her. Talking with her made one's heart melt halfway.

Tang Qingqing was swayed by this, and by the time she realized it, she had already agreed to perform an act, leaving her both amused and exasperated.

Fortunately, she had some foundation; otherwise, she would have been completely lost.

With her other set of memories, choreographing and performing a dance wasn't too difficult for her.

However, to be as professional as before was impossible. Moves like "Double Flying Swallows," "Lynx Cat Flip," and "Backward Kick to the Purple Crown" were basic skills for the other her, but attempting them now might break her legs and back.

Still, Tang Qingqing had been practicing martial arts consistently, which kept her body flexible and agile.

Though she and the other her were worlds apart, their physical abilities were the same.

Tang Qingqing didn't plan to choreograph a complex dance. The university's evening programs were more about self-entertainment, with low requirements, emphasizing participation.

Thus, she invited her roommates to join her in a group dance.

Dong Banqin immediately waved her hands in refusal: "I'll pass. Look at my build—broad and sturdy, more muscular than most men. If I get on stage, I'd probably shake the whole thing down!"

Everyone laughed at this.

"Don't listen to all that nonsense!" Zhou Yuan, who slept above Dong Banqin, chimed in from her bunk.

Dong Banqin was indeed taller and more robust than most girls, with a rugged appearance and short hair. After military training, her face was darker, making it easy for others to mistake her for a boy.

Her demeanor differed from most girls, attracting attention from some curious onlookers.

Dong Banqin smiled carelessly: "Anyway, dancing isn't my forte. But if you need someone to lift things, I can help."

Two others shared Dong Banqin's sentiment, feeling nervous just thinking about performing on stage.

Zeng Jing hesitated: "I want to try, but I've never danced before."

"The moves I've choreographed are simple. You'll learn them quickly."

Zeng Jing still couldn't make up her mind, so the other roommates encouraged her: "If you're interested, why not give it a try? If it doesn't work out, Qingqing won't force you."

In the end, Zeng Jing and another girl agreed to participate, making a total of three including Tang Qingqing.

Tang Qingqing went next door to seek help, finally gathering enough participants.

The dance she choreographed didn't highlight herself; everyone performed the same moves, changing positions, yet it still drew many admiring glances on performance day.

After the performance, many knew there was a stunningly beautiful girl among the new students.

When they learned that this beautiful girl was also an expert in tracking, they were even more impressed.

Tang Qingqing quickly became a campus sensation.

For Tang Qingqing, this wasn't a big deal. In high school, she had been under similar scrutiny, even more intense than now.

After all, this was university, where everyone came to study and strive for the future. Seeing a beautiful girl or boy might lead to a few extra glances, but usually nothing more.

Chen Rui also pulled Tang Qingqing into the student council, making her a member.

Tang Qingqing knew these activities would take up much time, but she found organizing events interesting.

This was something Zhai Hongyi had previously encouraged her to try. For years, she had immersed herself in studying and tracking, neglecting other aspects of life.

Zhai Hongyi believed that during her youth, she should explore more opportunities.

When he first entered university, he hadn't had a clear goal either, such as joining the student council to build connections. He was persuaded by others and agreed, finding it surprisingly manageable and even enjoyable. Eventually, he ran for and won the position of student council president.

With this experience, Zhai Hongyi hoped Tang Qingqing would try it too.

Initially, these activities wouldn't take much time, but the school recognized Tang Qingqing's abilities. Just as she began settling in, the department head approached her, asking if she would serve as a teaching assistant to guide students in tracking techniques.

Tang Qingqing was taken aback: "I'm just a student, and a new one at that..."

"We know your capabilities well, and you can definitely handle it."

"But I've never taught before. I'm afraid I won't do a good job."

Tang Qingqing was confident in her skills. She had previously mentored apprentices, some of whom were experienced police officers, yet they acknowledged her superiority in this field.

However, she usually tutored individuals or small groups, not large classes.

"Just teach as you did with your apprentices."

Tang Qingqing ultimately agreed, eager to share her expertise, enabling more people to catch criminals faster.

Moreover, as a teaching assistant, she received a monthly stipend, sufficient to cover her living expenses without touching her savings.

The school assigned her to teach third-year students, who already had a solid foundation, making her job easier.

The only issue was that while Tang Qingqing had become a campus sensation, she was still a new student. Not everyone knew her past accomplishments, and those who had heard of her might doubt her abilities.

They had also studied related knowledge and knew that judging by footprints alone was an extremely difficult task, which made them even more curious.

Although Tang Qingqing was beautiful and had a great personality, everyone liked her, but they still needed to keep things separate.

Tang Qingqing didn't explain anything. On the first day of class, instead of rushing to teach, she announced loudly to everyone:

"Choose one or several people among you. Walk in a random order on the paper-covered floor, and let me guess their identities."

After Tang Qingqing finished speaking, she turned her back to the podium, letting them mess around behind her.

The third-year students, although relatively mature and not prone to chaos, were very curious about how skilled Tang Qingqing really was.

There was some rustling and whispering for a while, but Tang Qingqing pretended not to hear it, flipping through her book.

Once they had finished discussing, they called Tang Qingqing over.

Some looked embarrassed, others had probing eyes, and a few had a hint of schadenfreude.

Due to the limited size of the paper, Tang Qingqing had laid out many sheets on the floor, which were now in disarray, trampled and shuffled.

The footprints were all chaotic, unlike a regular surface.

Tang Qingqing stared at the papers on the ground without saying anything.

"Are we being too harsh? She's our junior sister."

"This is what she asked for. Don't you want to see how this works?"

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Of course, everyone was very curious!

Even during the preparation for the welcome party, some students suggested to the arts department that Tang Qingqing perform a tracking demonstration. They wanted to know just how skilled the young and beautiful girl was at footprint identification and whether the rumors were true.

However, this suggestion was rejected outright; a party couldn't be run like that.

Now that Tang Qingqing had volunteered, everyone just wanted to see how incredible she truly was.

But seeing her staring silently at the ground with a serious expression that made her look even more beautiful, some felt a pang of sympathy.

"This is a bit too much, isn't it? If she can't figure it out, it would be a huge blow for a freshman like her. Maybe... we should call it off..."

"You're underestimating her. Have you heard about the cases she helped solve? She's not that fragile!"

"That's right. Although these papers are chaotic, the prints are very clear. Real scenes might not have such clear shoe prints."

Some agreed, while others felt guilty and said to Tang Qingqing, "Junior sister, maybe... we should call it off?"

Tang Qingqing completely ignored the surrounding voices. She had already arranged all the papers, squinting slightly as countless images flashed through her mind.

Soon, she picked up the papers from the ground and placed them back in their original positions, revealing a clear set of footprints showing the movements of the people who had walked on them.

Tang Qingqing worked very quickly. At first, no one reacted, but once the papers were spread out, everyone realized what she had done.

Then, Tang Qingqing used a pen to draw each footprint and matched them to the individuals who left them.

"This is the imprint of your shoes, but the person wearing them wasn't you."

She pointed this out to a male student and identified the one who had actually worn the shoes.

The two students were similar in height and weight, and even their facial features were somewhat alike. They were close friends, and no one would doubt they were brothers.

"How did you figure that out! That's amazing!"

Not only did they switch shoes, but they also wore them backward to increase the difficulty.

Unexpectedly, Tang Qingqing could spot the discrepancy at a glance, which was indeed impressive.

Five people had walked on the papers. These two were the main focus, while the others were there to confuse the trail. They didn't expect to be exposed so early.

With these two identified, the rest became easier.

Tang Qingqing demonstrated her skills, leaving everyone in awe. The initial doubts, which were already minimal, vanished entirely.

When Zhai Hongyi returned from the south and went to the school to find Tang Qingqing, he saw a group of male students surrounding her, their eyes burning with admiration!