The second day, also the last day of this exchange meeting.
The real exchange meeting within the exchange meeting was finally about to begin.
Today was different from yesterday. Everyone arrived early and was queuing, waiting for the exchange meeting to start.
Qiu Xi followed her teachers and walked in, looking around curiously.
This was a bit different from what she had imagined for an exchange meeting.
The conference room setup from yesterday had changed dramatically. The tables and chairs were rearranged, and many empty spaces were deliberately cleared.
Qiu Xi noticed that each empty seat had a title printed on it, with materials placed nearby for viewing.
"Do you find it strange?" Ding Yujing was now walking half a step behind Qiu Xi, giving her students a better view.
After scanning her surroundings, Qiu Xi replied, "Yes, it's not quite like the exchange meeting I imagined."
She had expected something like everyone sitting around and having a friendly discussion, speaking freely when they had something to say, and sitting quietly otherwise.
But looking at the current scene, it seemed... more like a martial arts tournament?
Qiu Xi's puzzled query was answered in the next moment by two teachers.
"Of course it's different. This exchange meeting venue is actually a disguised martial arts arena."
Qiu Xi was taken aback. Was it really like that?
"Teacher Yan, what do you mean by that?"
Casting his gaze around, Yan Xingming continued, "As you can see, the venue setup is different from a regular exchange meeting."
Qiu Xi nodded. "Mm."
Yan Xingming continued, "There are about ten designated spots set up, each representing a title. Those interested in a title can enter to discuss it together."
Qiu Xi looked ahead and thought for a moment. "That's great, it should be quite interesting..."
"Yes, it is indeed quite good."
"However, the difference is that the first person to enter a spot is considered the initiator of that topic. They then discuss with others who join. The 'discussion' here is a bit unique; you need to persuade others with reason. If you can convince them, you can stay in the initiator's position and continue the discussion until no one else comes or everyone agrees with you. At that point, the title is considered concluded, and a new title will be presented for discussion."
Qiu Xi finally understood. To put it simply, wasn't this a challenge match?
This exchange meeting had such an interesting format.
"Yes, you've described the situation pretty much accurately. But there's something that attendees at previous exchange meetings always do, which is never to stay outside the discussion zones."
There was no rule for this in the exchange meeting; it was an unspoken tradition that had been followed for decades.
Listening to Teacher Ding's supplementary explanation, Qiu Xi blurted out, "So, everyone will pick a title to enter?"
Ding Yujing nodded. "Yes, even if they aren't proficient in any of them or interested, everyone will still choose one that's passable to join the discussion."
"..." If it's really that bad, wouldn't it be better to just wander around outside?
Why insist on choosing one...
Just as Qiu Xi was about to be utterly speechless, Yan Xingming spoke again, "However, Little Xi, you don't need to worry. You're still young, so you can enter without speaking; it's all about learning."
"Okay..."
Seeing the girl nod, the two of them felt a slight sense of relief.
What they hadn't said was that most people who entered would usually say at least a sentence or two.
One reason was to avoid awkwardness, and the other was to make an impression.
Therefore, there were rarely very young participants in past exchange meetings, unless they were truly exceptionally talented, and their teachers would consider bringing them along to learn.
Younger attendees were more often there to gain exposure. They were still in their prime of striving for advancement and didn't have the time for the younger generation.
Older individuals were less inclined to join the fray and rarely attended. Even if they did, it was usually to share their knowledge, hoping to meet good juniors, preferably those who could take over their mantle.
And these elder figures would certainly not bring outstanding juniors with them; they came specifically to scout talent.
Someone like Little Xi was truly rare!
Being young, still a child, and lacking experience, she seldom appeared at exchange meetings.
However, this year was a bit special, with quite a few young children present.
It was understandable; with the international exchange meeting approaching, this was currently the only conference that could provide real experience for the children. Naturally, teachers with a need wouldn't refuse and brought their students.
As for why there were so many young people attending the international exchange meeting, it was related to that international convention's peculiar rules.
But that was all for later. For now, the two of them had no intention of spoiling the young lady's mood; they'd let her experience it herself.
To see if it was true, as Old Du had said, that this little girl already possessed the strength to come here alone.
"Alright, while we still have time, let's take a look around and see which topics would be good to attend later."
"Okay."
She wanted to see what kind of bizarre topics would be discussed!
How could an exchange meeting inexplicably evolve into a talent output and recruitment fair...?
The young wanted opportunities to advance, the old wanted successors... they really matched perfectly...
With that thought, Qiu Xi, led by her teachers, toured the entire venue.
Admittedly, there were all sorts of titles, and the venue was truly vast, with considerable distance between each spot.
After looking around, Qiu Xi even suspected if this venue was specifically designed for such exchange activities.
However, after the tour, there were almost no titles that were truly suitable for her.
All the content on-site was highly specialized and detailed. It wasn't something you could just make up with fancy words.
Without a certain amount of knowledge and experience, you couldn't articulate it. Or, if you only had a few superficial points to make, it would be like showing off in front of an expert, leading to ridicule.
However, on the other hand, for Qiu Xi, this was also a good thing. Who told her she was young!
For such topics, even if she didn't speak after entering, no one would say anything. Instead, she could learn a lot, making it a sure win!
"Little Xi, how was it? Pretty good?" After walking around and returning to their spot, Ding Yujing asked Qiu Xi, who was lost in thought.
"Yes! Very good!"
"For me, it's a sure win with no losses!"
Hearing this, Yan Xingming sighed. "Hmm... you certainly see things clearly."
Indeed, they were all adults. In such a setting, who would truly make things difficult for such a young child?
If someone did, they would likely embarrass themselves greatly...
Ding Yujing nodded slowly. "Alright! It's good that you've figured it out, girl."
"Then we'll sit here for a while. It should be starting soon."
"Okay~"
As they spoke, the three found seats nearby.
During this time, they even whispered about some of the titles on display, creating a harmonious atmosphere that seemed slightly out of place with the surrounding noisy environment...
However, this did not affect them in the slightest, and they chatted until the exchange meeting began.