Nan Hua, now back in his room, couldn't help but smile remembering his mother's expression earlier.
His mother probably didn't even realize how she looked.
She was terrible at hiding things!
Especially when facing him and his father!
If it were someone else, someone who didn't know her well, it might be different. But as her son, how could he not understand her?
However, this matter couldn't be rushed!
He needed to think it over slowly, as his graduation was still half a year away!
With that thought, Nan Hua picked up his phone from the table and called Qiu Xi.
"Xi Xi~..."
"Ah Hua!"
"Happy New Year!"
"Mhm~ Happy New Year."
...
During the New Year holiday, Qiu Xi had given herself a full ten days off this year.
Unlike before, when she would slowly start to busy herself after the first two days, this year she truly took time to rest.
"Mom, Dad, I'm heading back to my place then. You guys enjoy yourselves here and can come over again in March."
"We're fine, you just remember to take care of yourself when you get back."
"That's right, listen to your mother. We have the whole family here, you don't need to worry about us."
"Okay~" Qiu Xi nodded with a smile.
Her master was supposed to go with her, but considering she was going to Teacher Jin's place, they decided against it.
Besides, she had already learned everything she needed to from her master before the new year, so it was fine if her master didn't go with her now.
"Alright, if you've got everything, you can get going."
"Xuan Ming, remember to look after your sister on the road~"
"Got it~"
Yes, today they were heading to Chong Xi City, and Qiu Xi was planning to hitch a ride with her brother.
After leaving home and getting on the highway, Qiu Xi started to sleep.
"Xiao Xi, we've arrived."
"Mhm..."
When she opened her eyes again, she was already at her doorstep.
"That was fast..."
Qiu Xi stretched and got out of the car.
"Brother, thanks a lot~"
Taking her luggage, she went inside.
Xu Xuan Ming watched her enter safely before turning his car towards the company.
...
"Ah Hua?"
"Why are you here?!"
Just as she finished tidying up, Qiu Xi looked at the person at the door, a bit surprised.
"Mhm, I just asked Xuan Ming Ge, and he said he'd already dropped you off, so I came to see."
"You haven't eaten yet, have you? I brought you some food, want to eat first?"
"Okay~" Qiu Xi nodded with a smile.
"Thanks, Ah Hua~"
She had been traveling since morning and hadn't eaten anything besides water.
"Here, I'll put it on the table for you."
"Mhm."
"Are you done packing?"
"Yes, I don't have much stuff, so it was easy to pack."
She hadn't brought much when she left before, so packing up was quick.
"Mhm," Nan Hua nodded. "When are you planning to see the teacher?"
"The day after tomorrow, I'll rest tomorrow and then go see them the day after tomorrow," Qiu Xi thought for a moment and explained to Nan Hua.
Classes at the training base had already started two days ago. She had completed the training and proven her practical skills, so after informing Teacher Jin, she was permitted to report two or three days later.
"Mhm, that works," Nan Hua nodded.
"What about you? When are you planning to go to school?"
"Me? The old man is already urging me. I'll probably be going in the next couple of days."
"I see..."
Although she understood, this old man was quite proactive... perhaps a little too proactive.
"Mhm, but don't worry, this time is different. I have more free time, so we can meet up often."
This was something Nan Hua had bargained with the old man for a long time.
It had really angered the old man, who said Nan Hua was the first person daring enough to negotiate with him.
In the end, there was nothing he could do, as he loved talent!
And Nan Hua was an exceptionally talented individual... so a compromise was possible.
"That's great!" Qiu Xi immediately smiled happily.
Although she was also busy, compared to Nan Hua, she was still less so; at least she had time to see him.
"Mhm~" Nan Hua reached out and gently stroked Qiu Xi's head, smiling relaxedly.
"Eat first. I'll find the work schedule later and give you a copy."
"Okay~" Qiu Xi nodded.
...
After resting, Qiu Xi brought her prepared materials to the training base.
"Teacher Jin, I'm here."
"Mhm, come in quickly!"
Seeing Qiu Xi, Jin Qiong's face lit up with a smile.
If this person had rested for even a couple more days, she would have gone to find her.
Although she was the one who allowed her to take leave, waiting had made her anxious.
"Did you bring everything?"
As soon as Qiu Xi sat down, Jin Qiong eagerly asked.
"..."
Qiu Xi nodded helplessly, "Yes, I did."
"Here,"
Saying this, she directly handed over the file bag containing the documents.
"It's all here, Teacher Jin, please take a look."
"Okay... I'll look first." As soon as she finished speaking, she quietly began reading.
Qiu Xi, "..."
If she had known, she would have had the materials sent over first and rested for another day...