After Qiu Xi, San Ren, and Teacher Ma finished their gathering, this temporary rescue mission was considered perfectly concluded.
Qiu Xi, Su Yuehan, and Fu Wen also became acquainted through this incident.
All three were research-oriented, and they got along exceptionally well.
...
Three days later-
"Luo An, has Qiu Xi already departed?"
As soon as he entered the office, Qi Xizhi's gaze swept around, finally settling on Luo An, who was intently staring at his computer screen.
"Teacher, yes. Xiao Xi finished packing yesterday afternoon. She's probably on a plane right now."
The talent had just left, and the mentor was already muttering to himself, how would the next few days pass...
"Is that so..."
"Okay, I know. You can get back to your work."
"Okay, Teacher." Luo An nodded seriously.
After sitting down for a while, Qi Xizhi thought about it and asked again, "Luo An, did Qiu Xi say when she'll be back?"
"..." Luo An looked up again, helpless.
"Teacher, Xiao Xi said she'll be back in at most five days."
"Is that so... Okay, you can get back to your work."
"Okay."
"Luo An..."
Asking every so often, Luo An started to suspect that Teacher Qi regretted giving Qiu Xi leave.
"Teacher!"
"Didn't you yourself agree to give Qiu Xi this holiday!"
"Whatever happens now, we can talk about it after she returns..."
Xiao Xi went to relax, but he couldn't!
If he didn't work hard now, once she returned, with such a stark contrast, his life would be even more difficult, wouldn't it?
Moreover, with Qiu Xi gone, it was the perfect opportunity for him to have the teacher review his paper. He had to seize this time well.
"...You're right!"
"Alright, I really won't say anything else. You get back to work."
It was just that he wanted to chat with this child about her new discoveries. If she hadn't left behind such a tantalizing piece of information before leaving, he wouldn't be this curious.
"Okay."
"Then Teacher, if you have time later, could you take a look at my paper for me?" Luo An seized the opportunity to ask.
"Sure!"
"Hurry up. We'll discuss it right here later."
"Okay! Thank you, Teacher!"
"It's nothing. Go get back to work first."
"Mm!"
Having received the answer he wanted, Luo An's mood finally brightened a little.
...
Qiu Xi, already seated on the plane, watched the clouds drifting by outside the window, completely unaware of how lively the office was after she left.
Right now, her mind wasn't on her studies.
This trip was rushed. She had only sent a message to Nan Hua before leaving, and she wasn't sure if he would see it.
She had detailed her arrival time and the information about where she would be staying and sent it all to him.
It would be wonderful if she could see the person she missed as soon as she landed.
Qiu Xi thought silently as she looked out the window.
Meanwhile, Nan Hua, upon seeing the message from Qiu Xi, froze in place.
...
"Hua!"
"Hua!" His deskmate called out several times. Seeing that he wasn't responding, the other person even reached out and waved their hand in front of his eyes.
"Hmm?"
"What's wrong with you? Why are you staring at this piece of paper?"
He couldn't see anything special about it?
It was just some experimental data?
As soon as the words fell, Nan Hua excitedly hugged him.
"Feller, my experiment is done, and the data has been synced to the teacher. Help me tell the teacher that I won't be in the lab today."
"Time is tight, I'm leaving now. Remember to tell the teacher for me."
With that said, Nan Hua had already taken off his white coat and rushed out, carrying it.
"...Okay." Feller stood there blankly and responded.
This Hua was usually such a steady person, why was he so out of character today?
Feller shook his head in confusion, turned around, and went to report to the teacher.
Meanwhile, Nan Hua, who had already hurried back to the dormitory, was quickly showering and changing clothes, preparing to meet the person he thought about every day.
...
The first thing Qiu Xi did after landing was to take out her phone to check for messages.
"Wait for me!"
The first thing she saw were these two words.
And then she saw the person...
It was the person she was thinking of!
The corners of her lips curled up, and pulling her suitcase, Qiu Xi walked out with light steps.
As soon as she came out, amidst the crowd, her gaze locked onto a tall figure.
"Ah Hua!"
Saying that, she lifted her feet and ran towards him.
"Slow down, aren't you afraid of falling?" Nan Hua looked at the running person with a smile.
"Ah Hua, when did you arrive?"
"How were you so fast!" Qiu Xi gently embraced his waist with her hands, looking up at the person in front of her, her eyes filled with joy.
"I started preparing as soon as I saw your message. I just rushed over, and it was just in time."
"Why didn't you tell me in advance that you were coming..."
"I originally planned to come when the National Day holiday started a couple of days ago, but I was suddenly called away by a school teacher for something. I got busy and forgot to tell you earlier..." Qiu Xi explained, lowering her head.
"Did I delay your plans?"
"Not at all," Nan Hua shook his head. "I was just worried about you."
As he spoke, he changed from holding her waist to holding her hand, and took the suitcase beside him.
"Let's go. We'll go to the hotel you booked first, and we can talk after we sit down."
"Okay~"
"I'll listen to you. Let's go."
"Mm."
...
Upon arriving at the hotel and completing the check-in process.
As soon as they entered the room, Nan Hua pushed the suitcase aside and pulled the person with one hand, lifting her up. Looking at the girl in front of him, he slowly lowered his head, "Xi Xi, I missed you~"
The feeling of the person you yearned for being right in front of you as soon as the thought arose was truly wonderful, making one's heart flutter.
"Me too!" Qiu Xi looked up at his eyes, her bright eyes filled with his reflection.
After gazing for a long time, Nan Hua lowered his head.
"Mmm~"
It felt like two jelly beans sticking together, soft and a little sweet.
After a while, on the bed-
"Xi Xi, how many days are you planning to stay?"
"Hmm... I don't know," Qiu Xi said, hugging Nan Hua's waist with both hands and smiling.
"But I don't plan to stay for many days, perhaps just two or three, for fear of disturbing you."
"That's enough..."
"We haven't been on a date for a long time. I'll take you around these two days."
"Okay~"
"Mm, are you hungry? Shall we go eat something first and then come back?" Nan Hua glanced at his phone; it was getting late.
"Hungry!" As soon as she finished speaking, Qiu Xi's stomach growled.
"..."
Nan Hua listened and chuckled loudly, "Okay~ I know."
"Let's go. Let's take our Xi Xi out to eat first, so she doesn't get too hungry~"
Qiu Xi blushed a little, "...Stop talking! Hurry up and get up, let's go eat!"
"Okay, I'm getting up now!"
...
For the next few days, Nan Hua stayed with Qiu Xi.
They ate together, shopped together, and watched the moonlight together.
At night-
"Ah Hua, I have to go back tomorrow."
She had been here for four days, and it was almost time to return.
"Mm..."
"Wait for me. It won't be long."
"Okay!"
...
The day of return is finally here!