In the blink of an eye, finals week arrived.
If most people found finals week difficult to endure, Qiu Xi and Nan Hua didn't think so.
They were actually grateful for finals week! It allowed them to meet every day.
Perhaps this was the world of top students!
While everyone else was desperately cramming, wishing they could live in the library, they were as relaxed as usual, even more so.
...
"Xi Xi, after the exams, do you want to come back with me to see my grandfather?"
It wasn't that Nan Hua was in a hurry, but his grandfather was. He didn't know when it started, but every time Nan Hua returned, his grandfather would constantly nag him. After so many times, he couldn't stand it anymore.
Putting that aside, in his heart, he also really hoped that Xi Xi would go back home with him. This way, their bond would deepen further.
"How about a little later?"
Although she had mentioned it once before, bringing it up again after some time felt quite sudden.
If she kept refusing, Nan Hua might not say anything, but she would feel embarrassed.
However, it wasn't that she was being coy or reluctant to go. It was just that when meeting elders, one had to prepare gifts. So, after deciding on an answer, she still needed time to prepare.
Upon hearing this, Nan Hua knew there was a chance. He pulled the person in his arms closer, smiling with a hint of happiness. "Mm, then when would you like?"
Qiu Xi lowered her head and thought seriously. "How about after the new year?"
This timing should be sufficient. It would be perfect to mention her relationship to her parents during the Lunar New Year holiday.
"That's fine too. I'll pick you up then."
After the first gift-giving occasion, Nan Hua was now more direct.
Seeing Nan Hua's serious expression, Qiu Xi couldn't help but turn her head and kiss his cheek. Then she dropped a bombshell: "Okay, I'll see if I can let my darling meet your father and mother then~"
"Really?"
Normally, Nan Hua would have kissed her back by now, but he was so surprised by her words that he asked again.
"Probably..."
Actually, she wasn't sure if her father would kick Nan Hua out.
"You can do it, I believe in you!"
Nan Hua was completely immersed in the joy of potentially meeting her parents.
Not wanting to interrupt his happiness, Qiu Xi could only nod. "Mm, I'll try my best..."
She hoped her father wouldn't spill the beans too soon, otherwise, this guy would probably be upset for a while.
"Great!"
...
Perhaps sensing that Qiu Xi had been too idle lately, the system returned with a new mission.
"Beep!"
"Mission Issued: Finals are approaching. Host, please maintain your GPA. Mission completion reward: ¥100,000 cash, one Master Voucher."
"Xiao Hua, what is this Master Voucher?"
She recognized the individual words, but when combined, she was a bit confused.
She had seen many vouchers: bonds, discount vouchers, coupons, etc., but this Master Voucher was a first, and she was a bit perplexed.
"Little Xi, this Master Voucher is equivalent to an opportunity. Once used, it can find a good mentor based on the host's potential development needs."
"That amazing!"
For her, wasn't this like having a big backer?
"Naturally!"
Qiu Xi didn't pay much attention to Xiao Hua's narcissistic tone. Instead, she thought about her GPA.
Her GPA was a perfect 4.0. However, in her sophomore year, there were many required and elective courses. Some courses had teachers who were strict with grading, and Qiu Xi was no exception. Therefore, her current GPA was around 3.9.
To complete this mission, her grades this semester couldn't drop any further.
After looking around, her major courses were not a problem. It was subjects like Mao Ggai (Introduction to Mao Zedong Thought) that she needed to put more effort into.
Sigh...
Another day of diligent study!
It was also fortunate that she had a photographic memory. Otherwise, the revision period would likely be endless.
However, studying aside, Qiu Xi still took some time to be productive.
"Beep!"
"Floristry skill unlocked, random reward: Floristry Encyclopedia Planting Technique."
"..."
These rewards were becoming more and more elaborate. Did they want her to become a gardener in the future?
"Xiao Hua, why can't I see the reward?"
On impulse, Qiu Xi wanted to browse through this Floristry Encyclopedia Planting Technique. She looked through her system inventory, but saw nothing.
"..." It didn't want to talk about rewards that appeared as bugs.
"This technique reward is transmitted through brainwaves, Little Xi. Do you wish to use it now?"
"Huh? No, what do you mean by brainwave transmission?"
"In the system's knowledge base, this is considered a learning method."
Getting more and more confused, Qiu Xi asked, "Xiao Hua, can you put it in simpler terms?"
"In your words, it's probably like the transmission of power in martial arts novels."
"I..."
Qiu Xi was absolutely stunned!
In her entire life, this was the first time she had heard of such a method. It was a bit too outrageous.
"Little Xi, do you wish to use this reward?"
"Use it!"
Called back by the request sound, Qiu Xi directly said to use it.
Having never heard of such a method before, she had to experience it.
If ancient people could become the leader of the martial arts world through a single transmission of power, she wondered if she could become a young lord of agriculture and forestry through this transmission of knowledge.
"Okay, Floristry Encyclopedia Planting Technique has been used."
"Hiss~"
Other than when she used the medicinal pills a long time ago, Qiu Xi hadn't experienced such pain since.
It was even more severe than using the medicinal pills because the knowledge load felt like her brain was exploding.
Fortunately, Qiu Xi was the only one in the dorm. The other three had gone to the library to cram. Otherwise, this would likely be another story:
"What to Do When My Dormmate Suddenly Goes Crazy?"
After a long while, Qiu Xi finally stopped struggling.
"Xiao Hua, why didn't you warn me about this process!"
"Isn't this to be expected? There's no free lunch, especially for such a big gift package reward."
"..."
She was actually speechless and couldn't refute it!
Because the moment the pain stopped, she had received a complete set of knowledge regarding flower planting and floral art research.
Although she found it hard to believe, it was undeniably right in front of her, leaving no room for disbelief.
So, she started having mischievous thoughts. "Xiao Hua, if I need it elsewhere in the future, can I do it like this too?"
How much trouble would that save her!
"You're thinking too beautifully! You got lucky this time. This is something even the system shop doesn't have, and you got it as a random reward."
"So, can I?"
"Of course not... no!"
The system grows by the host unlocking skills themselves, so how could it allow the host to take shortcuts to make a living!
This was definitely not their principle!
Therefore, it attributed this sudden bug to the host's sheer luck.
"..."
As expected...
She still had to work hard and be down-to-earth.