Minhua University.
It had been two days since the May Day holiday ended, and as the IELTS exam drew nearer, Qiu Xi meticulously scheduled her study time every day.
Since she had promised several close friends that she would help them prepare for their certifications, Qiu Xi was also busy creating plans for them. All three of them felt that if they wanted to pass in one go, it would take at least two to three months of preparation given their current level.
Therefore, they weren't in a hurry. They planned to take the CATTI together during the summer and then take the exams in the latter half of the year.
This way, they would save a lot of trouble before their internships. By next April, they would only have the TEM-4 exam left.
"Here, this is the preparation plan I made for you."
Qiu Xi had written this preparation plan based on her own experience of over a month of studying.
She had also diligently converted the time she spent in online classes and created a detailed three-month preparation plan for the three of them.
She had listed the courses she used, the practice questions she completed, and the materials she had reviewed.
Originally, she had intended to review it after her own results came out, but thinking that she had time now, she made it in advance.
Otherwise, she was afraid she wouldn't have time later.
"Xiao Xi! You're too fast!"
"Love you~ Mwah~"
The three of them looked at the plan they received with admiration.
This speed would probably even impress most tutoring centers.
And this plan was so detailed!
"It's because I've been through it myself. Just follow it, and if you don't understand anything, you can ask me."
Fearing she sounded too conceited, Qiu Xi added after a moment's thought, "Well... if I don't know, then we'll discuss it then."
"Don't worry, we'll definitely bother you as soon as we have a problem!"
What else would they want from Xiao Xi? It was precisely for this ready-made one-on-one consultation!
Moreover, given their current relationship, their learning efficiency would definitely soar.
"Alright, pack up your things, let's start practicing speaking."
No matter when, they couldn't forget the tradition of their 310 speaking training camp.
Although their English was now at a native level, they still had Japanese and French to learn.
However, considering the upcoming final exams, the four of them had shifted their focus to practicing Japanese.
It wasn't that Song Daiyao and the other two were not capable, but rather that Qiu Xi was simply too extraordinary.
Their spoken Japanese was still halting, unlike Xiao Xi, who could converse fluently on any topic.
Sometimes they really suspected that Xiao Xi had started learning from the womb, otherwise how could she be so fast, as if she had cheated!
"Xiao Xi, are we practicing Japanese today as well?"
Hearing Song Daiyao's question, Qiu Xi, holding a stack of papers, nodded, "Yes."
Her current level wasn't very high, but she had basically mastered the material in the textbooks.
This was thanks to the fact that it was introductory Japanese, the very foundation, which she could handle.
She hadn't encountered anything more advanced yet, because she had spent most of this semester on French, as well as on the things her master taught her.
"Come on, let's stay focused."
Upon hearing Qiu Xi's answer, the three of them immediately picked up their papers and pens and sat down.
"When Heaven is about to confer a great responsibility on a person, it will first try his resolve, strain his muscles, and starve his body."
They were transforming themselves for the future, so they couldn't afford to be lazy!
"Mm."
...
Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and it was time for Qiu Xi's weekly tutoring session.
Having woken up early, Qiu Xi had already arrived at her master's house.
"Grandma Li, is Master in the study?"
"Yes, you can take him a cup of water when you go in."
"Okay."
"Grandma Li, is someone coming over today?"
As Qiu Xi was bringing the water, she noticed the ingredients the old lady had bought early that morning and asked with some curiosity.
"Yes, an old friend of Grandma's whom I haven't seen in a long time is coming today, so I'm preparing to host her properly."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Xi's face lit up, "That's wonderful! Shall I come out and help later?"
Before, she had always felt that her master and his wife rarely went out, and they seldom visited Grandpa Nan. She was worried but couldn't persuade her master.
Now, hearing that the elderly couple had a friend coming, she was naturally delighted.
"No need, Grandma can manage. You should go in and study diligently with Grandpa Du."
She estimated that once the guest arrived, the child wouldn't have time for anything else.
"Are you sure you don't need any help?"
Qiu Xi saw that there seemed to be quite a lot of food being prepared.
Li Minglan shook her head, "No need! You just focus on your studies."
"Alright... then I'll go up and find Master."
"Go ahead."
Glancing once more at Grandma Li, who was busy preparing, Qiu Xi took the cup of water and went to the study to find her master.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
"Master, it's Xiao Xi, I'm coming in."
"Come in."
Hearing the response, Qiu Xi turned the doorknob and walked in.
"Master, here's the water Grandma Li asked me to bring. Drink it while it's hot."
Du Bin, who was flipping through the pages of a book, nodded slightly. "Put it here."
"How's your progress lately? Have you finished the assignments I gave you?"
This was the first time the master and disciple had discussed their studies since the May Day holiday.
"Yes, Master. I've finished all the progress on what you told me before, and here are the assignments you gave me before the holiday, which I've also completed."
As Qiu Xi spoke, she took out the completed assignments from her bag.
"Hmm, bring them here, let me see."
Ever since he discovered the girl's astonishing capacity for learning, Du Bin's assignments had become increasingly challenging.
The amount of literature he required her to read was extensive. It was only thanks to Qiu Xi having Xiao Hua that she could work overtime every day and complete her assignments without too much difficulty.
While flipping through the pages, Du Bin casually mentioned, "Oh, by the way, I heard that the teacher who teaches you translation is Su Yihua?"
"Yes, Master, you already know?"
After Teacher Su had a chat with her last time, he had left in a hurry. She had a feeling her master and he knew each other.
However, she didn't know the specific details.
She had planned to ask after today's class, but her master brought it up first.
It seemed Teacher Su must have visited her master.
"I know. That kid dragged his master to tell me specifically."
Qiu Xi was shocked and very curious, "Teacher Su's master! Who is it? Do I know him?"
"Don't call him 'Teacher'! According to seniority, you should call him 'Senior Brother'!"
Du Bin, who had already thought of how to phrase it, was suddenly sidetracked by his disciple's address.
"Ah? What Senior Brother? Master, aren't you my only disciple?"
This time, Qiu Xi was truly greatly shocked!
It was just a holiday! She was inexplicably gaining a Senior Brother!
"..."
"Cough cough! We'll talk about this later. Let's first discuss your thoughts on this summer practice project."
It was better not to argue with his disciple about such things, as it would damage his dignity as a strict master!
"Okay."
Qiu Xi didn't dwell on it, as this was also one of the things she intended to ask about today.
"Master, if I don't have any other arrangements this summer, I do want to give it a try."
"My theoretical knowledge in this area is already approaching saturation. To condense and refine this 'bowl of water,' I still want to experience it through practice."
"Hmm, you're quite open-minded."
"You can decide this matter yourself. I have no better suggestions."
As for his previous plans, he would wait for this girl to gain some experience first.
Moreover, with another person joining in the fun, he might need to observe the situation more carefully.
"Yes, thank you, Master."
Qiu Xi knew that her master had agreed, so she quickly thanked him.
"Alright, that's all for now. Let's start the lesson."
He wanted to make the most of the time before Old Man Ding arrived.
"Okay, Teacher."