"Ding!"
"Note ripened, task complete. Reward: 50,000 cash, special book: 'Cross-Cultural Differences in Chinese and English Translation' (Complete Edition) has been issued."
Qiu Xi, working overtime diligently, finally completed the task that was about to expire.
Looking at the reward just received, Qiu Xi sighed inwardly, truly not an easy feat.
"Just this small book, I've worked on it for almost half a year."
With that thought, Qiu Xi couldn't wait to flip open the little book, not much larger than B5.
It looked like only about a hundred pages, and it was the complete edition. She wondered what kind of content was inside.
As she thought this, Qiu Xi opened it.
The book was direct, and as she read, she became more engrossed.
Qiu Xi had initially thought that a book discussing Chinese and foreign cultures would be boring, just written in a very formal style.
But the system was still the system. This small book, which looked like it was made by someone with no experience, was actually full of essence.
Qiu Xi didn't know exactly how it was made, but the case analyses throughout the book were incredibly captivating.
It was all in English, and reading it felt like listening to someone tell a story. The language was idiomatic and interesting, and as she read, she truly learned about many cultural differences, making them memorable.
Qiu Xi found the book increasingly impressive. She thought that after she finished exploring it, she could share it as a small story with her three roommates, which would surely be very beneficial.
But that would have to wait. The task was completed just in time, and she was preparing to go home in a couple of days.
She hadn't been home in a long time. This trip home would not only be to accompany her little pigeon for her exam but also to spend quality time with her grandparents and parents. She also needed to discuss her plans to buy a house here and get their opinion.
"Xiao Xi, when is your ticket home?"
The three of them knew she was going home to escort the pigeon for her exam a few days ago. This year, the dates coincided perfectly, and they understood.
"I'm leaving the day after tomorrow at noon."
Since she had no classes afterwards, she was going back early to prepare.
"Alright, now we're one short again. We'll have to go back to our own homes."
As soon as Qiu Xi finished speaking, she heard Song Daiyao lamenting.
"Daiyao, we knew this was going to happen, why are you still lamenting!"
"I'm just saying what's on my mind, venting a bit."
"..."
Qiu Xi was also helpless. "Okay, Daiyao, next time, summer vacation is coming soon. We'll all go to Yan Yan's house for a vacation!"
After saying that, Qiu Xi thought for a moment and added, "Study hard. Ms. Yang Yue's project is also about to finalize who will be selected. You can't be lazy, and there's also the exam in the middle of the month..."
"Okay! Okay!"
As soon as Song Daiyao heard this, she immediately jumped up and shouted to stop her. "You should just pack your things. I won't forget."
Sometimes Xiao Xi nagged even more than she did, and she had no choice but to listen!
Qiu Xi looked at Song Daiyao's dejected expression and smiled, shaking her head. "Alright, I won't say it anymore, okay?"
"Pfft~"
The two of them stopped, but this scene made Liang Yunfei and Shen Yan, who were watching the fun, laugh hysterically.
Daiyao, that girl, knowing she couldn't win against Xiao Xi in this regard, still had to butt in every time.
"You two too~"
"..."
Had they "ignited the fire and burned themselves"?
The two felt like crying but also laughing, but they nodded vigorously, "Okay, promise!"
"Go for it!"
...
Two days later, at the airport.
Qiu Xi hugged Nan Hua and said coquettishly, "Ah Hua, have you been busy again recently?"
She had asked Nan Hua earlier, and he said things were over, but it seemed like he had started being busy again these past two days.
Nan Hua shook his head. "No, it just ended."
He had been a bit busy a couple of days ago, but it was resolved now.
Qiu Xi was suspicious. "Really?"
Nan Hua nodded. "Really!"
"Then tell me, was it you who secretly interfered with Zhao Dongsheng's subsequent matters?"
Qiu Xi had already had a slight suspicion about this when she was looking for Mao Da and the other two.
But this guy acted so naturally. No matter how she asked, he said it was Teacher Zhong who found him again.
She didn't think much of it, but later when her brother came to tell her about this matter, he mentioned this point of doubt.
She had also thought about it for a long time, but she was just not sure.
Seeing him today, she decided to try and trick him.
"Xixi, how did you know?"
Nan Hua felt that he had done things very discreetly, at least as long as no one was specifically investigating him, he wouldn't be exposed.
Even if someone specifically investigated, he would have already slipped away by then.
Hearing Nan Hua admit it himself, Qiu Xi chuckled softly. "I was tricking you."
"Xixi, you really are..."
Nan Hua was helpless. After all, even heroes couldn't resist the charms of beautiful women.
He had fallen for this girl.
Thinking this, he hugged the person in his arms a little tighter.
Qiu Xi hugged him back. "I'm happy, but I don't want you to take risks."
This was what Qiu Xi had always worried about. The things her cousin had sent were already what the three of them were working on together, and now Nan Hua had to make another move behind the scenes.
If this matter succeeded, it would be fine. If it didn't... she didn't dare to think about the consequences.
"Alright, rest assured, I don't do things I'm not sure of."
Nan Hua was very confident about this. With Zhao Dongsheng's character, it was impossible for him to extend his reach so far.
As for other things, not everyone was as idle as he was.
"I won't hold grudges anymore, this matter is over anyway."
She had received news yesterday. After the police verified Zhao Dongsheng's kidnapping intent, they had also informed her.
Her brother had also explained the rest to her. With conclusive evidence, Zhao Dongsheng couldn't escape.
"Okay."
"So, you really aren't coming with me?"
With the matter resolved, Qiu Xi was ready to go inside.
"Little pigeon has an exam this time, and I won't have much free time. Let's wait until summer vacation."
Qiu Xi nodded. "That's fine too."
The Dragon Boat Festival. It seemed like it wasn't very suitable to go back with her.
"Then I'm leaving. See you when I get back."
"Okay."
Watching the figure disappear into the crowd, Nan Hua turned and left.
On the way back, he kept thinking about what had just happened. Although it was good to have his family's support to rely on, who wouldn't want that tree to grow bigger and bigger?
His grandfather's path was not accessible to him. He just didn't know if anyone in his family would be able to follow it in the future.
However, his father's path could still last for a long time, so he felt it was time to implement his plan.
Coincidentally, summer vacation was coming, and with his four dormmates, it should be about right.
It was just that he would have to apologize to his father, as the matter of succession might have to be postponed again, and he would have to trouble the old man to persevere for another year or two.
Thinking this, Nan Hua picked up his phone and called Zhao Huasheng first.
"Is everyone in the dorm?"
"Young Master Nan, aren't you going to see off Sister Xi? Why do you have time to chat with me?"
Nan Hua was not going to indulge this guy's habit. "I'm asking you a question!"
"In, in, in!"
It was just the beginning of the holidays, where else could they be if not in the dorm?
Even little Yaoyao had chosen to go home... He had tears in his heart, but he wouldn't say it.
"Alright, come out. Old place, my treat."
Since everyone was in the dorm, they could all come out and chat together.
"You said it! We'll be there immediately!"
Although we're not short of money, this free stuff is just delicious!
As soon as the call ended, Zhao Huasheng called Ling Shengyi and Yun Yi to get ready to go out.