The problems, big and small, were clearly marked, with a comment every large section or so.
Before she had read it, she thought there were too many issues, densely packed.
After reading it, she realized the teacher was just too responsible. Many issues weren't about mistakes, but about areas that could be improved.
She had initially thought academic content didn't need to be fancy, but now she saw that while low-level content might be flashy, high-level content was full of substance.
At first glance, it was unpretentious, but upon closer inspection, one could discern its subtle brilliance.
She had to admit, she learned a lot!
Qiu Xi made revisions as she marveled, and by the time she finished, she had a good grasp of Teacher Su's intentions.
Applying the principle to other cases, leaving no loopholes, every word and sentence you wrote had to withstand scrutiny and questioning, and at the very least, be logically coherent.
As for areas of weakness, they should inspire infinite imagination, commonly known as everyone studying and progressing together.
For this reason, Qiu Xi also followed Teacher Su Yihua's advice and reviewed the sections written by the other three.
However, time was limited, and she likely wouldn't get through much that evening.
As Qiu Xi was preparing to pack up and return to her bed to continue her tasks, she received messages from her fellow seniors.
Qiu Xi specifically checked the time; it was ten o'clock, a bit late. It seemed their internship days were not just ordinarily tough.
"Little junior sister, we saw it. We'll message you after we finish our revisions."
"Received~"
"1~"
There was no further explanation, just a brief message to Qiu Xi, indicating they had received her message.
Qiu Xi smiled at the messages that popped up and also sent a message in the group to confirm she had received theirs.
This kind of working relationship was pleasant. She liked the feeling of getting responses for everything, so she didn't have to worry if people had seen the message, or if they had forgotten, or what else... This was a conclusion Qiu Xi had drawn after being a class representative for nearly two years.
It was indeed getting late, and after a brief chat in the group, they all went back to their work.
Qiu Xi also put away her phone and climbed into bed to tackle the final task of the day.
...
In the system's classroom, Qiu Xi was diligently reading the latest issue of the foreign journal.
Compared to her snail's pace at the beginning, she now read with considerable ease and speed.
Previously, it took her two to three days to complete a long article; now she could finish one a day. Therefore, she generally completed an entire issue of the journal in a day. If there was no need for review in the following days, she would attend to other matters.
Furthermore, the content covered was becoming increasingly broad, from entertainment news to politics, culture, and economics. In short, she could skim through anything as soon as she got her hands on it.
There was absolutely no need to worry about vocabulary or grammar comprehension issues; it was all about smooth reading.
Because of this, Qiu Xi felt that her journal task would likely be completed smoothly in not much more time.
...
A week passed quickly, and the group soon faced the TOEFL exam, for which preparations had been made with little delay.
They had already undergone mock tests more than once. For listening, speaking, reading, and writing, frankly, they weren't nervous even as they stood outside the examination hall.
"Let's go for it!"
"We can do it~"
"Okay~ Let's have a big meal after the exam!"
"Deal~"
Starting at 9 AM, the exam continued until the speaking portion concluded at 12 PM. It was undeniably a long time.
When the group emerged, they weren't dejected, but they were certainly exhausted.
"Alright! I feel like I've been completely emptied!"
Song Daiyao touched her stomach. "What I ate this morning couldn't sustain me at all. Later, during the speaking part, my stomach started rumbling. Fortunately, it was a computer-based test; otherwise, I wouldn't have had anywhere to stand..."
"Rumble~ Rumble~"
"..."
A stomach that was very considerate of its owner's dignity...
"Hahahaha~"
The four of them couldn't help but chuckle at the fitting sound.
"Alright... haha~ Now we all know!"
"Let's go, time to eat."
"Let's go! Let's go quickly!"
Her sisters were laughing a bit too much. Song Daiyao felt as if she were already being stared at...
She grabbed the others and strode purposefully out of the examination hall.
As long as I'm bold enough, no one can laugh at me!
...
"By the way, I have to go see Teacher Ding later. I'll probably head back to the dorm with you all."
Midway through the meal, Qiu Xi suddenly remembered the assignments she had placed in her car that morning and decided to inform the other three.
"Okay... got it~"
Song Daiyao, her mouth full, managed to chew and swallow before responding.
Liang Yunfei merely nodded, while Shen Yan's eyes flickered, and after a moment's hesitation, she asked, "Xiao Xi, how long will you be there?"
Qiu Xi swallowed the food in her mouth and took a sip of water. "It should take some time. I'm not entirely sure of the specifics."
Because she had classes, this so-called assignment had been accumulating.
Although she had sent electronic versions to Teacher Ding and occasionally had video calls, time was limited, and she had accumulated quite a few issues.
Shen Yan lowered her head after hearing this and replied, "Is that so..."
She also wanted to go. It was truly difficult to see the senior student!
Seven days a week, six days he was either battling with teachers in the laboratory or fighting wits with literature by himself. The remaining day, when she thought he might have some rest, it turned out to be the time he squeezed out to write his own thesis...
His only leisure time was that brief period before sleep at night...
Qiu Xi, being preoccupied, didn't notice. "Yan Yan, what's wrong?"
"Xiao Xi, why don't we go with you?"
"It's been a while since I've seen Teacher Ding, and also Grandma Ge."
With Song Daiyao's sharp eyes, she had certainly noticed.
However, what she said was also true. She had stayed at Xiao Xi's house before the semester started, and she could be considered familiar with Teacher Ding and the others.
Especially Grandma Ge, she was practically like her own grandmother.
Because of these connections, Qiu Xi didn't think much of it and nodded, "Okay."
After all, they often went to the teacher's house together to discuss matters. When she went before, Grandma Ge occasionally asked about the others.
Seeing that everyone was agreeable, Qiu Xi informed Teacher Ding in advance that she would be bringing three people along.
Ding Yujing naturally had no objections. He was familiar with all these children, and he was used to students visiting him from time to time.
Therefore, after finishing their meal, the four of them went to a supermarket to buy some fruit and gifts.
Previously, their visits were always on campus, so there was no need for gifts. Since they were out today, they decided to pick up some things.
They couldn't always rely on the teacher's house for fruit and snacks~
With everything prepared, the four of them browsed around a bit more, then drove back to campus and headed directly for the faculty apartments.