Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1584 - 1581: Freshmen Enrollment (Part 2)

"Brother Lin, what are you talking about? Is there a car that even I, Zhou Botong, can’t drive?" Zhou Botong almost jumped up in surprise. He had driven so many sports cars that he could host a car exhibition, and now he was being doubted about not being able to handle this junk car.

"Hand over the keys. Even a car worth a hundred thousand, I can drift with it!" Zhou Botong pointed to the passenger seat, hinting Lin Tian to give up the driver’s spot.

Lin Tian turned off the car and moved to the passenger seat, just smiling at Zhou Botong. Seeing Lin Tian’s smile, Zhou Botong had a bad premonition, but he couldn’t help but feel a bit competitive.

Zhou Botong glanced around the dashboard inside the car but found nothing special. He then tried to start the car, but there was no response; the engine wouldn’t ignite.

"What’s this crappy car of yours? It doesn’t even start. By the way, Miss, aren’t you too stingy? At least get Lin Tian a car worth a few hundred thousand." Zhou Botong fiddled with the ignition but still couldn’t get it to start. The Xiao sisters just smiled without saying a word.

"Haha, stop joking around. Little Ya, start the car." Lin Tian shook his head amusedly and gave the start command.

With a slight engine start sound, the dashboard lights came on, the screen rose, and Little Ya’s gentle voice was heard: "Mr. Lin, I’m pleased to be at your service."

"Who... who is talking?" Zhou Botong was startled, and looked around. Then he noticed the screen that had risen: "Is this artificial intelligence?"

Zhou Botong wasn’t ignorant and immediately thought of artificial intelligence.

Lin Tian nodded and said, "Whatever it is, hurry up and go. The security at the entrance has already looked at us three times. If we don’t leave, they will come to escort us out."

Only then did Zhou Botong drive the car to the parking lot. At his request, Lin Tian explained the car’s background, rendering Zhou Botong speechless with awe and envy. The performance was better than a sports car, and the artificial intelligence was cooler than any sports car he had seen. Now, even the car’s exterior seemed to exude a low-key sophistication.

"Honestly, I am so envious of you, brother. I’d be willing to trade two Ferraris for it." Zhou Botong said with admiration.

"Stop it. With your personality, if a car doesn’t have a flashy appearance, would you even want it? When it really comes time to swap, you won’t be able to part with it." Lin Tian said with disdain.

"That’s true." Zhou Botong scratched his head and chuckled, "However, if I really got this car, I’d immediately go and modify it to have a flashy appearance."

Lin Tian shook his head again, smiling, "The apprentice-level modification skills of those players cannot perfectly alter this car. Apart from the paint, the whole car is made of special aerospace materials. Just the cutting, welding, and assembling would leave them dumbfounded."

"Consider that I didn’t say anything. The domestic modification level is indeed lacking. Many people are still playing around with exhaust pipes, which is so basic that it’s ten thousand miles away from industrial-level standards." Zhou Botong said in frustration.

Lin Tian understood his disappointment. Ou Mengmeng had once said that those young people on the road, who deliberately modified the exhaust pipes or mufflers of cars or motorcycles to make a huge noise, thought they were playing around with car modifications. However, it wasn’t even amateur level and was highly disturbing.

At most, they might change the exterior paint, swap out the car body, lower the chassis to create a "fake sports car." In the eyes of advanced players like Ou Mengmeng, these were all childish and laughable.

When exiting the parking lot, Lin Tian remembered something and couldn’t help but ask Zhou Botong, "By the way, I never told you the time and place for registration. How did you know when I would be arriving?"

"I asked him to come." Miss interjected.

Lin Tian blinked, puzzled, "Why’s that?"

Zhou Botong chuckled, "Didn’t I tell you? The Tianxue Jewelry Flagship Store in Jinghua City is looking for a spokesperson. President Xiao wanted us to meet up to finalize the choice. He said you’ve got plenty of ideas and a sharp mind, and he can’t afford to miss out on utilizing you."

"Alright then, since when did I have so many virtues in Miss’s eyes?" Lin Tian said with surprise.

Miss rolled her eyes at him and straightforwardly said, "You two stop nagging. Let Lin Tian look at the photos and finalize the choice before registration. Leave the rest to Zhou Botong; Lin Tian, don’t let it interfere with your studies."

"Alright, Brother Lin is officially signing off as the hands-off manager." Zhou Botong made a bitter face, but actually, he understood that Miss was trying to benefit him and Ou Mengmeng, intending to bridge the gap with the Ou family. He just needed to change his love for play and work diligently.

If Zhou Botong continued to play around like before, even Ou Qinglan would likely not support him.

"So, take a look. Here are five female celebrities; they are all great beauties. Which one catches your eye?" Zhou Botong pulled out a stack of photos from his pocket and handed them to Lin Tian.

Lin Tian and the others were now walking on the campus of Jinghua University. Just as he was about to take the photos, a car roared past with the characteristic roar of a sports car.

The speed of the sports car was fast, kicking up a gust that nearly blew the photos away. Fortunately, Lin Tian reacted quickly and grabbed the photos in time. When he looked forward again, the sports car had disappeared around a corner, leaving only the view of a red spoiler.

"Who’s being so arrogant? I just saw a notice posted at the entrance stating that during the registration period, for safety reasons, motor vehicles are prohibited from entering the campus through the main entrance." Xiao Manxuan said in annoyance.

"It’s nothing unusual. In this world, there are privileges everywhere. Speaking of school being a pure land is only relatively true." Lin Tian said calmly.

Zhou Botong laughed, "School has never been a pure land. Repeatedly exposed academic paper fraud, competitions for promotions, political intrigue, deceit, and, often in the news, students being financially supported..."

Saying this, he was fiercely glared at by the Xiao sisters. Frightened, he immediately shut his mouth and pretended to look at the photos with Lin Tian. Lin Tian found it amusing; talking about sponsorships in front of the two females was not a wise move.

"Wow, these are truly beautiful stars." Lin Tian opened the photos and was amazed, "Aren’t these some of the more popular female stars? Would they take up a jewelry flagship store endorsement?"

"Brother Lin, you’re missing out on something. Currently, those exquisite jewelry pieces from Tianxue Jewelry are very popular among the wealthy circles; many wealthy wives and young ladies find them hard to get. Its influence in the industry is second to none. We aim to strike while the iron is hot, creating a brand, not just a trend, so hiring a spokesperson is naturally on the agenda."

"And those female stars are eyeing Tianxue Jewelry’s connection with affluent circles and even high society. They are naturally willing to become spokespeople, hoping to make more connections and gain more resources through this bridge. The entertainment industry is all about connections and backgrounds." Zhou Botong explained with a smile.