Multiple Personalities

[Dandelion, surpassing winter for three years.]

Shen Jingqi knows that dandelions still have life in winter.

Their roots and stems continue to stand in the soil, waiting for spring to sprout leaves again.

Perhaps this little snowman was just built on top of this dandelion, which is why the information tag appeared.

Shen Jingqi took out his phone and snapped a photo of the little snowman.

The information tag couldn't be seen in the photo.

However, the information about the dandelion will remain in Shen Jingqi's memory, stored in the mirror neurons of his brain.

Shen Jingqi continued to walk forward.

After crossing the garden path, diagonally opposite, was a building with an ancient charm.

A sign hung above:

[Department of Mathematics, Shen University].

A young man, known by the codename "M God" on several social platforms, walked by with a satchel slung across his shoulder, carrying a bag of steamed buns and bottled water.

His expression was plain, appearing devoid of any sparkle.

A few people nearby were whispering to each other, quietly raising their phones without making a scene.

It was only after the young man entered the building that they spoke to one another:

"I just saw M God!"

"I've seen M God around here several times already."

"M God's hangouts are almost always the math department, cafeteria, and home—three points, rarely changing. If you're around here, you're likely to spot him."

Point, line.

These two words entered Shen Jingqi's mind.

A person's movement trajectory is limited.

It's likely just a few fixed places.

Compared to people, animals have even fewer trajectories, while plants are usually fixed in one place.

The living space of organisms is confined to points and lines.

Perhaps the man called M God is physically confined, but his mind can break through to the limitless.

M God, in physical space, is revered, observed, commented upon by those unable to understand his thoughts, or wrapped in passionate gazes from strangers and passersby, and discussed in online discourse. Yet M God, just walks his own path.

Shen Jingqi looked at the information tag above M God's head, quietly entering a place.

The content of that information tag was:

[Assistant Professor in the Mathematics Department, recipient of multiple international awards, currently tackling a national-level project].

In front of Shen Jingqi's eyes, there was another information tag:

[Green vine plant, five years old, excellent health].

Outside it was the harsh winter, but inside the office, it was verdantly lush.

Shen Jingqi moved forward once more.

Along the way, winding water systems and lakes surrounded him.

Above the water was a layer of ice, and beneath it flowed living water.

Shen Jingqi could see numerous information tags in the water:

[Red-tailed carp, six years old, drowsy].

[Golden carp, eight years old, active].

[Red and yellow carp, nine years old, greedy, good listener].

These large fish were very robust, some up to half a meter long. One summer, Shen Jingqi once saw one jump up over a meter high.

Some parts of the ice had already been cut open, and occasionally someone would come with a bag to feed them.

A few people also passed by the water, discussing various pieces of information.

These fish not only lived here but could also listen to humans discussing topics, some involving cutting-edge projects and secret conversations.

Shen Jingqi walked along the water systems.

In his mind, the entire Shen University Campus was divided into four sections, with most of the water systems located in the northwest.

Shen Jingqi felt his whole body invigorated, close to the water, bursting with vitality.

He reached the northernmost point.

Shen Jingqi began to turn right.

This area was home to buildings related to economics and management.

Along the way, Shen Jingqi could see various people in suits and ties.

Faces from all over the world, exchanging different languages and frequently nodding to each other.

Whether they were blonde, black-haired, dark-skinned, or light-skinned, the format of the information tags above their heads was the same.

Amid various appearances, information tags stood prominently.

In front of him was the East Gate.

Shen Jingqi scanned the entrance, also seeing many people queueing for a photo.

Outside was a wide road with speeding vehicles.

While across a modern designed school gate was a different scene.

Facing the East Gate, Shen Jingqi looked at Shen University Library.

The library, in the layout of Shen University Campus, was situated in a central part.

The newly built building, majestic and grand, was a place Shen Jingqi often visited when he studied.

The four-story building was filled with information tags on every level.

The spirit of Shen University's students in their pursuit of learning was evident.

Despite it being a Saturday evening, it was still crowded with people.

Each information tag was spaced about half a meter apart, neatly arranged like a phalanx display.

Shen Jingqi's most frequented spots were the third and fourth floors of the library.

Early in the morning, after facial recognition at the side entrance, he would take the stairs to the third floor. The central area had several red irregularly shaped sofas, accompanied by single tables.

This place required an early visit, otherwise, once occupied by someone, it would be used for a long time.

At noon, some people lay on the sofas, wearing eye masks, deeply asleep.

In this place, quiet discussions, meetings, and phone calls were allowed.

Apart from this area, all other places were noise-restricted.

Going one floor up, was the fourth floor.

Facing the stairs were rows of tables and chairs.

This area had the most noticeable light.

Especially in the morning and at noon, some places near the bed could fully enjoy the sunlight.

Especially in winter, this light also brought warmth.

Often, the curtains on the windows were drawn as many couldn't endure such intense light.

But Shen Jingqi liked it very much.

Over the years, he spent long periods near a window seat, immersed in his own world.

And surrounding him, there would always be a few familiar figures.

Shen Jingqi could know some details about these unknown classmates from the information tags.

Shen Jingqi once again took his steps, heading south.

To the right, many information tags gathered.

At six-thirty in the evening, the auditorium would start screening movies, operas, plays, and various performances.

In student days, watching a movie only required 10 or 20 yuan.

However, the movies played were often classics, and some were newly released films.

Especially in recent years, many popular movies premiered at Shen University and held pioneering exchange meetings.

Every time, the ticket rush could be described as intense.

It was a moment of extreme speed.

When tickets were released, lining up was exceptionally grand.

Often, students would queue up hours in advance, forming a long line like a snake.

It should be around the time for queueing and entrance now.

Shen Jingqi saw a long line of information tags, like when playing chess as a child, arranging all the pieces into a long row.