When Qiu Xi returned to the dormitory, she didn't put her things down. The first thing she did was collapse onto the desk, her eyes half-closed.
She was truly exhausted after so long!
With several teachers taking turns, in just this half of the day, she felt like days had passed. Her whole body was numb!
Her mind was also flooded with so much information that she hadn't had time to process it all.
And the thought of the upcoming training made her feel even more tired.
She had to go home tomorrow to talk to her master about some things, so she could focus on her studies properly from then on.
"Sigh..."
After thinking, Qiu Xi sighed as she lay there.
...
"Xiao Xi, why are you lying here?"
"Are you feeling unwell?"
Shen Yan, who had just returned from outside, saw Qiu Xi, who had left earlier, slumped over the desk. Worried that something was wrong, her tone was a little anxious.
As she spoke, she reached out to check on her.
At this moment, Qiu Xi, who was groggy and wanted to nap, opened her eyes again.
Her eyes were a little unfocused, "Yan... Yan, you're back."
Shen Yan nodded, "Mhm, are you okay? Do you feel unwell anywhere?"
Qiu Xi, who had sat up for a while, finally felt a bit more awake.
"I'm fine, just a little tired."
"Right, what time is it?"
Qiu Xi's clear voice made Shen Yan breathe a sigh of relief, "That's good~"
She glanced at her phone, "It's almost 2 o'clock."
Qiu Xi instantly sobered up, "It's that late?"
She had been lying here for almost an hour and hadn't even eaten lunch.
No wonder she was so tired...
"I'm going to wash my face. My stomach is empty, and I have to go to the cafeteria later."
Shen Yan was surprised, "Ah?"
"Xiao Xi, you haven't eaten yet?"
It was already quite late! Read books, okay?
Qiu Xi said as she walked, "Mhm, this morning I accompanied Teacher Ding to meet some of the training teachers. I was in a hurry when we came back, so I didn't think about grabbing a meal or anything."
"I originally planned to rest for a bit before going out, but I didn't expect to lie here for so long..."
"..."
It seemed Xiao Xi was indeed swamped today.
Having known her for so long, Shen Yan had never seen her like this, capable of falling asleep just by lying down.
"Xiao Xi, Dai Yao is just coming back from the office. If you want something to eat, I'll ask her to bring it back for you."
Seeing the message, Shen Yan got up from her seat and called out to Qiu Xi on the balcony outside.
While wiping her face, Qiu Xi shuffled over.
"Yan Yan, then ask Dai Yao to bring the usual, I'm not picky."
She was too tired, and it was good not to have to go out.
Shen Yan nodded, "Okay, I'll tell her."
There was a time before when Xiao Xi had trained them, and she was so busy that they had helped her bring meals, so she knew.
"Mhm."
...
Not long after coming out, Qiu Xi had just put her things away when Song Dai Yao returned with some items.
"Xiao Xi, this is for you."
Qiu Xi took it with a smile, "Okay~"
"Thank you, Dai Yao."
"It's a small matter, you're welcome~"
"By the way, how did it go meeting the teachers today?"
Qiu Xi put the food down, "It was okay. They didn't say much, but Teacher Ding said I can start preparing and focus on the training from now on."
"Heh!"
"I knew you could do it, Xiao Xi!"
Song Dai Yao raised her hands, "Keep up the good work~ In a while, we can all go out and have fun together~"
Qiu Xi and Shen Yan couldn't help but chuckle at Song Dai Yao's somewhat silly demeanor.
Qiu Xi nodded, "Okay, I'll definitely seize the time."
"Hehe~"
"But you must also take care of your health! In the future, if you need me to bring food, just say the word!"
"As long as I'm out, I'll definitely bring it back for you."
"Okay~"
Shen Yan, looking at the two happily chatting, opened her mouth and said, "Xiao Xi, you should eat first, don't let it get cold again."
The weather wasn't like before; it got cold quickly. So if the brought food wasn't eaten soon, it would probably get cold.
"Right!"
"Xiao Xi, you eat first."
"Alright, then you go ahead and get busy."
As soon as she came in, she saw the few sheets of paper in Song Dai Yao's hand.
Judging by the volume, she guessed that Song Dai Yao was going to be busy.
Glancing at the papers still in her hand, Song Dai Yao nodded, "Mhm, okay."
She was indeed going to be busy...