"Alright, stop fooling around. Let Xiao Xi tidy up properly. We're going home for the holidays tomorrow."
"Okay, we'll pack first, and then we can chat."
So, Qiu Xi put down her things and began to organize.
Honestly, even though she had only lived there for one semester, she had quite a lot of stuff. She hadn't bought few clothes or shoes, and there were also various trinkets bought on impulse. In short, everything was a bit messy, and it took her half the day to finally get everything sorted.
"Hey! Linglong, what's up?"
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"Okay, I'm all packed!"
"Mhm, alright, see you tomorrow, bye~"
Qiu Xi and Hua Linglong bought tickets for the same flight home. After this phone call, the two confirmed their timing and planned to go to the airport together tomorrow.
The next morning, Dorm 310.
"I'm leaving first. See you when we get back after the break, bye~"
Song Daiyao, being a local, had already gone home to relax.
Among the remaining three, Qiu Xi was the first to leave.
"Okay, be safe on your way!"
"Bye~"
Watching students carrying big bags and small bags, ready to go home, Qiu Xi felt an intense longing to be home even before she left.
Even before she was ready to depart, Qiu Xi sent her dad a message, reminding him to pick her up at the airport in the afternoon.
Fearing they wouldn't find each other, Qiu Xi and Hua Linglong agreed to meet at the airport entrance and then go in together.
After getting out of the car, Qiu Xi found a spot, took a picture, sent it to Hua Linglong, and then stood there waiting for her.
"Xiao Xi, I'm here!"
Dragging a suitcase, she ran all the way, leaving Hua Linglong breathless.
"What are you running for? There's no rush. Really."
"I was afraid you'd be waiting too long. Let's go inside and wait."
"Let's go."
"By the way, Linglong, how many days of holiday do you have?"
Sitting there bored and not wanting to look at her phone, Qiu Xi could only drag Hua Linglong into a casual chat.
"Hmm, let me think, I think it's about 40 days."
"That's about right." Qiu Xi thought for a moment. Starting the holiday around the 10th and school resuming at the end of February was roughly the same.
"Oh, by the way, do you think Tang Tang can come back this year?"
Having a break after a long time, Qiu Xi was thinking of gathering with her friends back home.
"She mentioned before that she wouldn't be coming back, said she didn't have time."
"Okay~_~"
"Then it looks like we'll only be able to wander around together, the three of us this year!"
"It's fine. If it really doesn't work out, we can go visit her during the summer break."
Hua Linglong didn't seem to mind much. For her, going out was a common occurrence.
"That's true, we'll have time next summer."
As they chatted, the two boarded their flight home.
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"Dad, it's been months, I've missed you so much~"
After getting off the plane, Qiu Xi parted ways with Hua Linglong and found her dad, feeling quite happy.
"Dad missed you too. Come on, let's go home."
Looking at his affectionate daughter, Dad Qiu felt a little pleased. He had missed her quite a bit after such a long time.
"Alright! Old Qiu, let's go!"
The car sped along, and it took about half an hour to reach their doorstep.
"It really is comfortable at home~" Qiu Xi sighed with emotion as soon as she walked in and lay down on the sofa.
"Dad, when is Xiao Ge getting off work?"
"Still a while, maybe a week or so."
"Okay."
It was indeed quite a long time. Without that person, it felt a bit less lively.
"Hurry up and tidy yourself up. Your mom has prepared good food for you. Fill your stomach first."
"Okay, coming right up."
She had left early in the morning, and now she was indeed a bit hungry.
As she spoke, she began to tidy up and enjoy the delicious food.