After staying at the Qiu family's for almost a day, Nan Hua finally told the Qiu parents that he was preparing to go home.
Father Qiu and Mother Qiu didn't try to keep him. This child had finally come back, and he should have gone home immediately.
Qiu Xi didn't accompany him either. She just told Nan Hua that she would visit tomorrow.
Then Nan Hua drove Qiu Xi's car back home.
After Nan Hua left, Qiu Xi canceled the flight ticket she had booked.
The two of them had discussed it. Since Nan Hua was back, she wouldn't go over for now.
She planned to see later in the year. If she had time, she would find a free moment to visit.
Otherwise, she would wait for Nan Hua to finish his experiments and return home triumphantly.
With the matter settled, Qiu Xi suddenly found herself with a lot of free time.
Without this trip, the time she had specifically set aside now seemed to be quite a lot.
However, it was manageable for now, as Nan Hua's short holiday had not yet ended.
So, for the next few days, Qiu Xi accompanied Nan Hua back and forth, either to the Qiu family's or the Nan family's.
Of course, there was also time for other gatherings.
Just like now, for the rare occasion, the "two dormitories" had a reunion again.
This was the first time since their undergraduate graduation.
Although Qiu Xi and her friends weren't particularly familiar with Yun Yi and Ling Sheng Yi, they still knew each other.
Moreover, with Zhao Huasheng and Song Daiyao as a couple, and none of them being cold or distant, the gathering was quite lively.
"Hua, how was your exchange student life?" Yun Yi, who had been sitting, suddenly started a conversation.
Zhao Huasheng interjected with a laugh, "The three of us brothers have kept your career steady at home. The future is bright!"
Ling Sheng Yi, drinking his beverage beside him, smiled without speaking.
Nan Hua glanced at the three of them. "You've worked hard."
Although he said that, his expression didn't show any gratitude for their hard work.
The three of them, "......"
"You're truly a great guy, Nan Dashao!" Zhao Huasheng playfully bumped Nan Hua.
"What are you guys talking about?" Song Daiyao, being curious, pulled Zhao Huasheng along to gossip.
"Nothing much!" Zhao Huasheng glanced at Nan Hua beside him. "Our big brother went out for exchange studies and gave us three brothers a big responsibility. We started this venture together, but now the three of us are carrying it."
Zhao Huasheng said with a smile, as if joking.
When Nan Hua decided to go on exchange, he had told them.
He entrusted his career to them temporarily, and the person in charge was Ling Sheng Yi, who was the most dependable.
Now, they hadn't disappointed him; at least, the business had taken off.
"So that's what it is. You guys continue chatting, I'm going to get something to drink."
Song Daiyao had heard Zhao Huasheng mention some of these things before, but she wasn't very interested.
It was boring to hear them talk about this again, so she asked Liang Yunfei and the others beside her, "Do you want to come along?"
"I'll go!" Shen Yan raised her hand.
Liang Yunfei glanced at the two. "I'll go too."
"Xi, are you coming?" The three of them looked at Qiu Xi.
"I won't go. Just bring me something back."
"Okay, we'll head over then."
"Alright."
After speaking, Qiu Xi lowered her head and started typing furiously on her phone.
Yes!
While the people beside her were chatting about their careers, Qiu Xi was busy with her own business right beside them.
It was just that the meal hadn't officially started, otherwise, the scene would have been quite awkward.
However, Qiu Xi didn't focus for too long before putting down her phone and joining the conversation of the four.
For no other reason than the fact that these four people had somehow switched the topic to stocks.
Qiu Xi had earned her first significant amount of money from stocks in college and had never given it up since. She had been "surfing" the stock market and could be considered an old hand.
So, when the four of them talked about this, Qiu Xi had also finished giving her instructions and joined the conversation.
......
"Sister Xi!"
"I never expected that such a master was by my side all along!"
After chatting for a while, Zhao Huasheng deviated from the topic and started showering Qiu Xi with praise.
He truly knew nothing about this.
Even Yun Yi and Ling Sheng Yi beside him were the same, just that Zhao Huasheng didn't show it as obviously.
As for Nan Hua, he looked at Qiu Xi with a doting smile, as if everything was meant to be this way.
The people beside him changed their expressions, looking speechless.
This person seemed to transform into someone else when it came to Qiu Xi...
Qiu Xi chuckled lightly. "You flatter me, I only know a little."
It was just that she was interested, and more importantly, it made money. It wasn't in vain that she had spent so much time learning from Xiao Hua.
This was the only money-making project that she had persisted with at Xiao Hua's place.
"Sister Xi, why don't we create a group chat? We can chat whenever we have time." Zhao Huasheng suddenly asked.
He was interested in something so interesting that could also make money!
When Zhao Huasheng said this, Yun Yi and Ling Sheng Yi beside him were also a little tempted.
It wasn't often that you found like-minded people with common topics, let alone acquaintances like them. Chatting with them would be even more enjoyable.
Qiu Xi nodded without hesitation. "Sure."
"You can just add me."
"Alright!"
Saying that, Zhao Huasheng immediately picked up his phone.
"Done!"
In just a couple of sentences, the few of them were in a group chat.
"Cheers!"
"Let's communicate often in the future."
"Okay."
After this, the five of them chatted casually about other things, waiting for Song Daiyao and the other two to return.
"We're back."
As soon as the voices were heard, Song Daiyao and the other two returned, holding quite a few items.
"Here, everyone gets one."
"But we didn't know what to choose, so we just got a little of everything."
The three of them took out the items and placed them on the table.
Zhao Huasheng immediately reached out. "It's fine, they aren't picky eaters."
"It's good enough that you have something, no need to be so considerate."
Indeed, this was also a talented person.
Qiu Xi helped out beside him, smiling.
"Come, let's drink together!"
Those who could drink, drank. Those who couldn't, had beverages instead.
After a glass, the main meal began.
When only plates were left on the table, the group prepared to disperse.
"We'll be leaving now. Let's gather again another day."
The male guests had all driven there. Those who drank used designated drivers.
However, when it came to Qiu Xi, it became a two-by-two departure.
So, after making arrangements with Nan Hua and the others, Qiu Xi and Liang Yunfei each took one person away.
......
Although their departing backs were somewhat unsteady...
Yet, for the current generation, youth is in its prime!