After discussing with Xiao Hua last night, Qiu Xi approached the class monitor and others the next day.
She vaguely mentioned that she had found someone to handle the post-production and asked everyone to help research relevant materials and offer suggestions for scene music and other aspects of the post-production. Since there was ample time, everyone agreed without objection and committed to preparing well during the holiday.
Having temporarily resolved this issue, Qiu Xi plunged into intense revision for the final exams.
...
"Xiao Xi, according to tradition, shouldn't we get together after the exams?"
Time flew by, especially during the hectic exam week. Tomorrow was the last exam, and Song Daiyao was already eagerly anticipating what grand feast they would have after it ended.
"Mmm... it seems so. What do you guys think?"
Hearing Song Daiyao's words, Qiu Xi had no objections and turned to ask Shen Yan and Liang Yunfei.
"Sure."
"No problem, if you want to go, let's go."
"Great! Then we'll go to the open-air barbecue on the fourth floor of the second canteen!"
Seeing that no one had any objections, Song Daiyao's eyes lit up, and she beamed. The thought of the barbecue made her mouth water even before they had eaten.
Swallowing, Song Daiyao wished she were already sitting at the dining table.
"Daiyao, try to compose yourself."
"Huh? What?"
Confused, Song Daiyao asked with wide eyes.
"Daiyao, your... saliva..."
Shen Yan said softly and shyly, pointing to her mouth.
"It's okay, we're all sisters, no need to be formal! Haha~"
After hearing their words and pausing for a moment, Song Daiyao casually grabbed a tissue from the table and wiped her mouth, with an air of utmost casualness!
"..."
They were caught off guard!
The two exchanged glances, never expecting this girl to be so thick-skinned now in front of them!
"Right! After the exam tomorrow morning, I'm going to watch a movie with Nan Hua in the afternoon. Shall we eat together in the evening then?"
"Sure, no problem! You go ahead and enjoy yourself!"
"..." What did she mean by "go ahead and enjoy yourself"? If it were someone else, this silly girl would probably have collapsed by now.
"Mhm! After it's over, we can even bring Nan Hua along!"
"Okay! I'll ask him then."
"Mhm! Then I'll invite Zhao Huasheng along!"
So this was the real intention!
"So that's what you meant!"
"Go ahead and invite him, we have no objections, right?"
"Mhm! No objections, feel free to invite him!"
As they spoke, the three looked at Song Daiyao with sly smiles.
"You guys! No..."
"We understand!"
"No, I..."
"Yan Yan, let's go back to studying."
"Mhm, mhm."
"I'll go too!"
"..."
Unable to voice her thoughts, the three had cornered Song Daiyao, making her feel stifled!
"Hmph~ I'm going to study too!"
...
The following afternoon, Jin Hua Cinema -
"Nan Hua, after the movie, we won't eat out. We'll go back and meet Song Daiyao. They said they want to go to the open-air barbecue on the fourth floor."
"Okay! I'll listen to you!"
Nan Hua was not surprised to hear this. Zhao Huasheng had already told him last night about Song Daiyao inviting them to the barbecue. It was just a bit regrettable that he would miss another opportunity for a shared dinner!
"It's okay~ We'll have plenty of opportunities in the future."
Having spent more time with him, Qiu Xi understood Nan Hua a little. His current expression was that of a pampered little puppy.
"Are you sure about that?"
However, this little woman was usually so busy that she was rarely seen, so Nan Hua couldn't help but ask again.
"Mhm! I am!"
"Let's go, time for the movie."
Having received her promise, he took her hand and walked in with a bucket of popcorn.
...
Min Hua University, Second Canteen Fourth Floor Open-Air Barbecue Area -
"You two are finally here. We've already ordered a bit. You two can look and order whatever else you want."
"Yeah! We were waiting for you. Sit down quickly!"
Seeing the two who had just rushed back, the ones already seated urged them on.
"Did you get the drinks?"
Qiu Xi didn't seem to mind and sat down, pulling Nan Hua along.
"Got them, got them."
Saying that, Song Daiyao took a cup from the side, poured two glasses, and handed them over.
Just then, what everyone had ordered was brought over, and they began to eat.
"Daiyao, what about you guys?"
The group who were happily eating almost choked when they saw Zhao Huasheng busily attending to Song Daiyao.
"Huh? What about us?"
With meat still in her mouth, Song Daiyao looked at them blankly.
"It's just..."
Several fingers pointed at him, their eyes full of gossip. It hadn't been long since they last gathered, yet it seemed they had missed some good gossip.
"Oh, it's nothing. I haven't agreed yet!"
Raised to be a pampered young lady, her family had told her they had plenty of money and she shouldn't be easily swayed.
Facing their gossipy eyes, Song Daiyao didn't hide anything.
"No! Zhao Huasheng, you're not doing well!"
Song Daiyao's words, however, only fueled the gossipers' interest. However, their gossipy attention shifted to Zhao Huasheng beside them.
"Here, eat more of this."
"Thanks... No..."
"Nan Hua! You jerk!"
Seeing Nan Hua hand him a plate of chives and oysters, Zhao Huasheng's face darkened instantly.
"I get it! Eat more, brother doesn't mind you."
He said, reaching out to pat Zhao Huasheng on the shoulder, acting like a true brother.
"You don't understand anything!"
"Pfft~"
Watching the two, the girls couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Alright, you say less," Qiu Xi said, holding back her laughter and pulling Nan Hua.
"I was just trying to help my brother."
"...If you said any less, I'd be grateful!"
Helping his brother? At this critical moment, it would be good if he didn't add insult to injury!
"Zhao Huasheng! Are you really not going to?"
One wave had barely subsided before another arose. Song Daiyao was clearly enjoying stirring up trouble.
"What are you asking? You're just adding to the fun!"
Gave her a glare, Zhao Huasheng felt his head ache. Why did he have to fall for her!
"Hehehe~"
"Stop grinning foolishly! Eat your food!"
...
"Alright, that's all for today!"
After it ended, Qiu Xi didn't linger with Nan Hua and went back directly with her roommates. After all, gossip was more important right now.
"Song Daiyao, are you going to confess yourself, or do we have to make you?"
"Don't give me those sly looks! I'm scared!"
Taking a few steps back and leaning against the door, Song Daiyao felt a little guilty.
"Then tell us!"
"It's nothing!"
"Weren't you at the library with Zhao Huasheng before?"
"I..."
"Mhm?"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
"See, I told you the three of us weren't mistaken."
"No, if you already knew, why ask me?"
So her efforts to hide it were in vain. Thinking about this scene made her feel like an idiot.
"If we don't ask you, how will you confess?"
"..."
"But when do you plan to accept him?"
"Let's wait a bit longer."
"..."
The three exchanged glances, silent, and simply smiled!
If anyone was to blame, it was Zhao Huasheng! Blame him for being too pitiful! To have met a girl like Song Daiyao, hang in there a little longer, brother!