Yan Ziqin left in a flurry, while Qiu Xi was still painstakingly correcting homework.
Fortunately, it was a short essay. Qiu Xi finally finished reading by the end.
Her wrists were sore the moment she stopped writing. She rubbed her right hand with her left for a long time before it felt a little better.
However, it had to be said that although Teacher Yuan's move was indeed quite harsh, after writing so much, Qiu Xi had developed multiple ways to express the same meaning.
Even her ability to polish her writing had improved significantly.
"Hm?"
"It's done already?"
Yuan Qin, who had returned after attending to some matters outside, looked at the young girl sitting there with her head down, a little confused.
"Yes." Qiu Xi nodded.
It was about time Teacher Yuan returned. Otherwise, she really thought she had come here just to correct homework.
"So fast!" Yuan Qin was a little surprised, then took the small pile of homework books. "Let me see."
Qiu Xi said nothing, just moved aside to give the teacher space to check.
...
While Teacher Yuan was still checking, the bored Qiu Xi looked up and saw Liu Qingyun walking in with a textbook.
So, she quickly greeted him, "Hello, Teacher Liu."
"Mm, hello."
"Have you been waiting long? What did Teacher Yuan have you do?"
Qiu Xi glanced at the teacher who was still spot-checking the homework books. "Mm, just corrected some homework."
Hearing this, Liu Qingyun paused subtly, then walked to his desk.
"Is that so? Are you done now?"
Qiu Xi nodded again. "Mm, I just finished not long ago."
"Mm, so... you're done?"
Liu Qingyun came to his senses, still a little disbelieving.
According to Yuan Qin's requirements, that shouldn't be the case.
He hadn't forgotten how that old guy had refused the help of those students before.
"Yes, Teacher Yuan is checking them now."
As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Qingyun subconsciously looked towards Yuan Qin.
He took out the books one by one, then randomly picked some, and his speed gradually increased... As he watched, it was a bit like he was about to go mad...
As he watched, he couldn't help but join in, casually picking out a book.
When he opened it, he was greeted by the beautiful handwriting, a feast for the eyes.
Even for an essay, the handwriting was a bit "unique"...
After looking at a few more books, Liu Qingyun sighed in his heart.
Just by looking at the level of correction, this child's written expression skills should not be bad.
He just didn't know the specific extent of it.
Thinking about it, Liu Qingyun quietly changed his previously prepared training plan on the spot.
He had indeed underestimated this child's ability.
With that thought, Liu Qingyun sat back down in his chair. "Xiao Xi, come here for a moment."
"Okay." Qiu Xi got up obediently.
"This is a composition topic I just drafted. Try writing something on it."
"There's no rush, take your time. Just give it to me when you're done."
Qiu Xi reached out and took it. "Mm."
Then she turned and sat back down, looking at the A4 paper in her hands.
It was handwritten, with only one topic.
After looking for a while, Qiu Xi picked up a pen and scratch paper.
Habitually, she conceived the idea, hastily wrote down an outline, and then picked up the paper again and began to write softly.
...
"Qingyun, it seems we underestimated this little girl before."
Seeing that she was still engrossed in writing, Yuan Qin, who had finished looking at the homework books, pulled Liu Qingyun aside and started talking.
He had finished looking at those homework books, not all of them, but two-thirds of them.
This little girl is talented. She must have spent a lot of time on it in private.
"Mm," Liu Qingyun said, sipping his tea and nodding. "But we still need to confirm it."
As soon as he said this, Yuan Qin followed Liu Qingyun's gaze.
"Confirm what? What are you having this child write?"
"Just a short essay."
"A short essay?" Yuan Qin was a little disbelieving. "When have you ever given students such good treatment?"
Curious, Yuan Qin walked over to the small table.
"..."
As expected!
He knew that old guy wouldn't be so kind.
This topic was discussed by the two of them just the other day!
The postgraduate entrance examination had just ended, and they were discussing using it as a written test for those who entered the re-examination.
This was considered one of the more difficult ones.
And now it was given to this child.
Look at the intentions... If not "vicious," then very scheming.
Although he thought this in his heart, Yuan Qin smiled and leisurely strolled back.
"Old Liu, this is all thanks to you!"
"..."
This smile was ill-intentioned, clearly up to no good.
"What did I do? Isn't this normal?"
Yuan Qin didn't argue and continued to smile, "Yes, yes, yes!"
Liu Qingyun, "..."
He had no other ulterior motives!
Unlike that old man, who was using this opportunity to have the little girl correct his homework...
Although, he... but he was strict!
"Alright, I won't say anymore."
"If we watch for a while longer, this essay should be finished."
He had already noticed that her speed was starting to slow down.
She would occasionally flip forward, estimating that she was almost done.
"...Fine!"
In front of the student, they still had to maintain some composure.
Liu Qingyun watched approvingly. The two had just stopped for a moment when Qiu Xi put down her pen.
She had finished.
Smoothing out the paper, she picked it up and looked it over. After confirming there were no problems, Qiu Xi stood up and handed the short essay to Liu Qingyun.
"Teacher Liu, I'm done."
"Mm, just leave it there. I'll look at it later."
"Mm." Qiu Xi heard this and put the paper down.
"Later..."
"Teachers Yuan and Liu, excuse me for disturbing you."
Liu Qingyun, who was about to speak, was interrupted by this greeting.
Without needing to turn his head, Liu Qingyun knew who it was.
"Zhou Shu, why are you here again!"
From Teacher Liu's words, Qiu Xi could sense a hint of gritted teeth.
This made Qiu Xi very curious. What kind of student could make such an unflustered teacher... so angry?
So, she turned her head to look...