This day happened to be a rest day. Because the National Day was approaching, they only had one day off. Qiu Xi went to meet Hua Linglong as agreed.
"Xiao Xi, I've arrived. Where are you?"
Seeing Hua Linglong's eyes scanning everywhere but not focusing on her, Qiu Xi almost doubted herself. "Behind you, turn around."
"Ah!"
The moment Hua Linglong turned her head, she saw the person waving at her from a distance.
As soon as she saw her, Hua Linglong hung up the phone and ran over, "Xiao Xi!"
"Slow down, slow down." Seeing Hua Linglong was still the same, Qiu Xi couldn't help but be amused.
"Where are we going? Arcade? Watch a movie? Or go shopping and eat?" Linking her arm with Qiu Xi's, Hua Linglong asked as they walked.
"Hmm... How about we watch a movie first, then go eat? We can go to the arcade next time?" Qiu Xi thought for a while. Military training had just ended, and she had to use her brain when she got back, so she wasn't really in the mood for the arcade.
Because every time they went, they wouldn't leave until they had their fill, and that was just her; Hua Linglong was even more so.
Hua Linglong nodded, "That works too."
So, the two of them started buying tickets and headed to the cinema.
When they arrived, it was almost time. Just as the movie was about to start, Hua Linglong pulled Qiu Xi to buy coke, fries, and popcorn.
Then, carrying a pile of snacks, they went in and sat down.
During the movie, they were engrossed in watching and eating.
"Let's go, let's stroll around and find a place to eat."
"Let's go."
Wandering around, the two of them carefully selected a shop and sat down.
After ordering, they started chatting.
"Xiao Xi, National Day is in a couple of days. Are you going back?"
"Yes, I am." Qiu Xi nodded.
She had thought about this question before. Seven days was too long, so it was a good time to go back and visit, stay for four or five days, and then return to school.
Upon hearing Qiu Xi's answer, Hua Linglong became happy, "Great! I'm going back too."
"That's great! We can buy tickets together, buy plane tickets, and get home quickly."
"Mhm mhm."
After eating, the two of them walked for a while longer. Seeing that the time was almost up, they parted ways.
On the way back, Qiu Xi happened to see a milk tea shop. Thinking of the three people in her dormitory, she bought four cups of milk tea and then headed back.
"I'm back."
Upon returning to school and entering the dormitory, Qiu Xi shouted, handing out the remaining three cups of milk tea in her hand.
"Oh, Xiao Xi, you really understand me so well." Song Daiyao, who had just received her milk tea, started her usual dramatic act.
"Thanks." Liang Yunfei raised her milk tea in acknowledgment.
Shen Yan followed, "Thank you, Xiao Xi."
"You're welcome."
"By the way, how's your preparation for the oral exam?" Qiu Xi, having just sat down and put away her things, asked about the preparations for today's "310 Oral Training Camp."
"It's so-so, I guess." Song Daiyao, who had been happily slurping her milk tea, paused.
Hearing Song Daiyao's words, Liang Yunfei and Shen Yan also nodded in agreement. It was mainly because Qiu Xi was too amazing; they were still working hard.
"Then that's acceptable. We need to find more time to do some free talk in hypothetical scenarios."
"Okay." Hearing Qiu Xi's words, all three expressed that it was no problem.
"Then that's it! With the remaining time, I feel like I need to finish my homework, and we still have classes tomorrow."
"Right!"
"Thinking about being able to go home for the holiday soon makes me so happy."
"How many days are you all going back for?"
Thinking about her own schedule, Qiu Xi wanted to ask when everyone would return.
"I'm local, so I won't say." She felt a sudden display of wealth that was a little enviable.
"...Five days. I've already bought my return ticket."
"Me too."
"Xiao Xi, what about you?"
"Me too."