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Chapter 344 Back to School Dinner 2

After the waiter moved the table next to them and set it up, Gu Qingyu and others also sat down.

The squad leader handed the menu to Gu Qingyu and the others and said, "Take a look. If you want to eat anything, just tick it. This meal is on us."

If this was in the school cafeteria, Gu Qingyu would not refuse, but if they were eating outside, and there were quite a lot of people on their side, the meal would cost at least forty or fifty yuan.

Although the squad leaders and their colleagues receive a monthly allowance, that money is barely enough to feed them. If they were to treat us to this meal, I guess these people would have to eat coarse food this month.

"We can share a table and have a meal together, but we have to pay for our own meals, otherwise we won't eat." Gu Qingyu jokingly refused while checking the menu.

The others followed suit, saying, "Qingyu is right. This meal must be split evenly."

"Nowadays, society emphasizes gender equality. Who says men have to pay for meals?"

The monitor and others originally wanted to say something else, but after hearing this, they couldn't refuse anymore, otherwise it would be like looking down on girls.

While waiting for the food to be served, the group chatted. Suddenly, the class monitor coughed twice and said mysteriously, "I just got some great news from the counselor. Our school has an exchange student program this year, and it's confirmed that they'll all be from top universities around the world."

"Exchange student? Going abroad?" someone exclaimed.

"Is this true? Is this news accurate?"

Seeing that everyone's concerns were focused on him, the class monitor nodded and said, "I saw the official document from the counselor. This news is confirmed. It won't be long until school starts. Everyone who needs to know should know it."

After receiving the squad leader's affirmative answer, everyone present suddenly felt complicated.

You know, a few years ago, if a family had overseas connections, they would hide it and not let others know. But since the reform and opening up, if a family has overseas connections, they would like to be proud of it and walk with their heads held high.

Things in the world are changing so fast that it’s hard to keep up!

"Have you guys planned to apply for a government scholarship to go abroad? I really want to go and see the world."

Another classmate shook his head: "Forget it. With my poor English, I wouldn't be able to find my way abroad."

Hearing this, Yang Shengnan added, "My English grades are okay, but I'm married with children. Unlike you all who are single, where one person feeds the whole family, I have a family to support, so I shouldn't worry too much."

The sisters Yuan Lu and Yuan Man have always longed to go abroad. They often hear the older generation in their family talk about things abroad. Now they have the opportunity to actually study abroad. How can they not be excited?

Yuan Lu looked at the monitor and asked impatiently, "Monitor, are there any requirements for this exchange student quota?"

"I don't know the specific requirements, but two things are certain: first, academic performance, and second, language proficiency."

"As for the specific selection requirements, the school will definitely post a notice to inform you. Interested students should just keep an eye out for this information when the time comes."

The squad leader's analysis made sense, and everyone nodded in agreement. Gu Qingyu listened for a while, and generally speaking, most people wanted to leave.