"This little brat!"
Watching her daughter run as if chased by a ghost, Qiu Ma muttered a curse.
"Xuan Ming! Pay no mind to Xiao Xi, come sit down, let's have a good chat."
"Alright..."
With a slight frown, Xu Xuan Ming found himself unable to refuse as he was half-pulled and half-dragged. He could only offer a wry smile, preparing himself for the "loving enlightenment" from his elders.
"Phew~ Heaven be praised, I escaped!"
As soon as she returned to her room, Qiu Xi collapsed onto her bed as if in prayer.
It wasn't that she was unloyal, it was just that dealing with the endless chatter of two families was too much! She could just go down later and see the results.
Now was the time to get to work. The post-production was almost finished, and it couldn't be delayed any longer.
...
"Okay, as long as you have a plan, that's good."
"Xian Yi, are you reassured now?"
"Mhm!"
Xu Xuan Ming, who had been held back, decided to tell his family his general plan so they would be at ease.
"Mom, can we eat now?"
Clutching his stomach, Qiu Ge, with a dejected face upon hearing that thunderous sound, was hungry!
He had just finished his homework and came out to see his cousin surrounded, looking like a sheep in a pack of wolves.
He couldn't help it; he was too hungry. So, he decided to rescue his poor cousin!
"..."
"Then let's go eat first."
"Alright!"
"Brother, how was it? I saved you from the fire and water, didn't I!"
Patting his cousin's shoulder, Qiu Ge put on a good buddy's demeanor.
"Hmm? And who was it that was watching the show for so long just now?"
"...Haha~ That definitely wasn't me!"
Qiu Ge, trying to play it off, started to banter with his brother.
"Alright! Just like your sister, you rascal!"
One abandoning them in peril, the other watching from the sidelines – they were indeed siblings.
"..."
"What are you two doing? Hurry down and eat."
"Coming~"
Forget it, eating was more important. His stomach couldn't take it anymore.
...
"Beep!"
"Movie and TV Post-Production Task Completed. Reward: 100,000 cash, Mastery of Teaching Skills granted."
"Huh? Xiao Hua, didn't I just send the video to the teacher? How is it so fast?"
"As long as the work is recognized, it counts as your completion of the task, Xiao Xi."
"Is that so... Then what about this Mastery of Teaching Skills?"
She knew every word, but when put together, she didn't quite understand.
"This is a skill in the field of education. When the owner holds a position related to teaching, the teaching effect is 100%."
"...This skill is good..." but her plan didn't include anything related to teaching!
However, thinking about it again, it was better to have it than not.
As she was thinking, Qiu Xi received a message from Teacher Yang.
"Classmate Xiao Xi, your post-production for this video has exceeded my expectations."
Teacher Yang herself hadn't expected her student to have such capabilities.
She saw that the effect achieved was far better than what she had hired others to do.
"It's fine as long as Teacher thinks it's good."
"Teacher Yang, is this project finalized then?"
Thinking about it, Qiu Xi asked again.
"Mhm! It's finalized, it'll be yours."
"Okay~"
After chatting with Teacher Yang, Qiu Xi shared the news with her drama group brothers and sisters.
"As expected of Sister Xi!"
"Awesome~ Class monitor, are we having a celebration party when school starts?"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
"Alright, now everyone can truly enjoy the rest of their summer vacation!"
"Yes, yes!"
Although most of the summer vacation had already passed, it didn't stop everyone from enjoying the remaining half.
...
"Xi Xi, did you receive the gift?"
"I received it~"
"Do you like it?"
"..."
Speaking of this, Qiu Xi's head started to ache. This guy had sent her a doll from far away, a lifelike replica of herself...
"What? You don't like it?"
"...I like it!"
"Hahahahaha~ Then look out the window."
"???"
What was this guy up to now?
Lying on her bed, Qiu Xi muttered a couple of words before getting out of bed and going to the window to look.
"This..."
Seeing the person leaning against the car below, she couldn't help but gasp. Realizing what she'd done, Qiu Xi quickly covered her mouth.
She took out her phone and quickly made a call.
"Why are you here?"
"You want the truth?"
"It's this late, hurry up and tell me!"
"I missed you!"
"You..."
"So, should I come up or do you come down?"
"How would you come up?"
"Climb the wall!"
Nan Hua stared at the large trees below, as well as the drainpipes, contemplating the possibility of climbing up unnoticed.
"Don't even think about it! It's impossible."
Without hearing a response, Qiu Xi knew exactly what he was thinking.
"Then you come down?"
"I... wait a moment."
She glanced at the time; it wasn't too late, but it would be difficult to hide it from her family.
"Okay, I'll wait for you."
"Mhm, bye."
With that thought, Qiu Xi changed her clothes and quietly opened her door.
"Phew~"
Fortunately, her parents had already returned to their room.
"Creak~"
Unbeknownst to Qiu Xi, her younger brother saw her as soon as she stepped out the door.
"Xi Xi~"
"Don't here..."
"Then let's get in the car first."
"Mhm~"
Saying that, Nan Hua directly drove away with her.
"Why did you come without saying anything?" As soon as they got in the car, Qiu Xi pouted and started to complain.
"Don't you blame me! I already told you long ago."
"When did you tell me?"
"The gift!"
"..."
Hearing Nan Hua say that, Qiu Xi instantly understood.
She had thought that doll was the gift! This man was getting more and more mischievous!
"Aren't you afraid of being discovered?"
"What's there to be afraid of? It's even better if they discover us. How about I come and meet Uncle and Auntie some other day?"
"No!"
"Huh?"
"You have to wait until I talk to my family first."
If Nan Hua showed up unannounced, her family would probably kick him out.
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
He wasn't in a hurry anyway; he had plenty of time.
"Where are we going now?"
"To a hotel."
"Ah?"
Twisting her fingers, Qiu Xi didn't know what to say.
"Hahahaha~" Seeing Qiu Xi's stunned expression, Nan Hua burst into laughter. His little girlfriend was too easily flustered.
"Silly, I was just kidding."
"Oh, you! It hasn't been long since we last met, and you've already learned to tease me!"
"Don't mess around, I'm driving!"
"Hmph~ I'll settle the score with you when we get there!"