The first day of the training class, afternoon-
"It's time for class, I'm really looking forward to this session~"
Everyone arrived at the classroom on time, but Teacher Qi hadn't arrived yet. Those with nothing to do started gossiping.
"I don't know what Teacher Qi is thinking, actually finding herself an assistant."
"I don't understand, I don't understand..."
"Qiu Xi, are you really okay?" Gu Rou, listening to everyone's gossip, cast her gaze towards Qiu Xi beside her.
In just one morning, Gu Rou had already come to appreciate Qiu Xi. Now, her gaze towards Qiu Xi was filled with a bit of worry.
Qiu Xi, however, was as relaxed as ever. Hearing Gu Rou's words, she even smiled, "It's just a small matter."
"What about you, aren't you going to practice nearby?"
At this moment, while the teacher was absent, people around them had already started practicing.
Except for a few gossips, the only one left was the one beside her.
"I... I don't think I need to, let's wait until the teacher arrives..." As she spoke, Gu Rou's eyes began to wander.
She was fine with everything else, but this particular aspect made her feel a bit embarrassed among this group of people.
She didn't really want to perform individually right now...
Qiu Xi watched, and secretly chuckled.
This Gu Rou was quite interesting~
Teacher Jin had already told her about her previous exploits.
And last night, Teacher Qi had also mentioned some of her situation.
Now, looking at her, it was rather amusing.
"If you're willing, I can help you practice first."
Rolling up her sleeves, Qiu Xi appeared ready to act.
She considered it as a way to familiarize herself beforehand. This was a task assigned to her by both teachers, to help Gu Rou catch up with everyone else in this training class sooner.
She had initially thought it would be troublesome, but unexpectedly, this young girl had come to her today.
"This, that... is it okay?"
"Pfft~" Qiu Xi couldn't help but laugh.
"Of course."
"Okay, then I'll trouble you." Gu Rou nodded shyly at Qiu Xi's laugh.
"Then let's start now."
Yesterday, from Teacher Qi, she had learned about her current teaching progress and what was to be taught next.
As for Gu Rou, it was best to first assess the deficiencies in her fundamentals.
"Do you know which areas you're lacking in?"
This was a big question. If she knew, it would be good. If she didn't, there would be a lot of work to do.
As she was thinking, she saw the person opposite nod.
"I understand that part."
She was slow in progress, but not truly unintelligent.
She had told Teacher Qi about her problems shortly after arriving, and the subsequent "special tutoring" was essentially her catching up on lessons.
Being penalized by Teacher Qi for extra practice, she was urged to keep pace with everyone as soon as possible.
"That's good..." Qiu Xi nodded gently, reviewing the information Teacher Qi had given her in her mind.
"First, tell me, what are they?"
"Okay."
As she spoke, Gu Rou rattled off her issues without hesitation.
Seeing her familiar demeanor, Qiu Xi began to rub her nose.
This... it did seem like quite a lot.
No wonder the two teachers had told her this way. So they were setting a trap for her here...
"I've finished saying it..." Gu Rou finished speaking as quickly as she could.
Qiu Xi could only nod, "Mm-hmm, okay."
"Then let's begin."
Gu Rou blinked, her eyes widening, "Begin?"
"Yes, based on what you just said, go through all of it."
"As for the theoretical knowledge, we'll make it up later."
If it didn't work, she'd make it up through practice...
"Okay." As soon as the words fell, Gu Rou started moving on her own.
Qiu Xi watched from the side, secretly noting the problems.
Then, after one round, she asked her to continue.
"Okay, stop here, and explain this part..."
Gu Rou, "..."
What terrible deeds had she committed in her past life? In this life, not only did she have to learn a language, but she also had to stay here and learn etiquette from this female demon!
Yes!
In such a short time, Gu Rou had begun to fear the woman in front of her!
She was actually doing this!
She was exhausted just maintaining the pose, how could she possibly think about the theories written in books?!!
And! If it were just one book, why was she jumping around between them?!!
Wuwuwuwu...
This was too much torment for a beauty!
The two of them, back and forth, asking and answering, seemed to be getting along quite well. (This is what everyone saw on the surface...)
"Chu Chu, look over there!"
(The two watching the show were still as idle...)
Zhao Mu Chu looked over, speechless.
Was this the first time?
Was the girl Gu Rou ever this diligent?
"Chu Chu, let's quietly get closer, I want to hear what Qiu Xi is saying."
Wang Yan Yan was curious about what this person had said that made Gu Rou, who wasn't exactly the most well-behaved, so obedient.
And from afar, it seemed like the effect was quite good.
"...Okay." Zhao Mu Chu couldn't help but nod gently.
Then the two of them began to move their feet as if nothing had happened. Within two minutes, they were near Qiu Xi and Gu Rou.
They started practicing with feigned seriousness, but their ears were perked up high, listening to the two's conversation.
While they were genuinely watching the show and pretending to be practicing, as they listened, the two got even closer.
When the two on the other side stopped, they finally reacted and quietly retreated a distance.
Qiu Xi glanced over, then withdrew her gaze and continued to lecture Gu Rou.
The two who had walked a short distance away huddled together and whispered.
"Chu Chu, is what Qiu Xi was saying just now correct?"
Compared to Gu Rou, she was only slightly better. For much of what Qiu Xi had said, she couldn't match it.
Zhao Mu Chu frowned and nodded, "Yes, what I can remember matches what she said."
As for the rest, she hadn't remembered many parts herself.
It seemed Qiu Xi was indeed very capable.
No wonder she performed so smoothly in the scene she partnered with yesterday.
So she was truly someone who hid her talents.
It was just that Teacher Qi had picked such a simple test for her, otherwise, that competition yesterday might not have happened.
"Then isn't she really amazing!" Wang Yan Yan exclaimed.
"Yes, indeed."
Even Zhao Mu Chu, who had always felt she was quite good, had to nod.
Now, perhaps she was just starting out with Qiu Xi...
Hearing Zhao Mu Chu's words, Wang Yan Yan's eyes began to dart around.
"Then Chu Chu... do you think we should go over and get some advantage too?"
If she could practice with her, she should be able to improve quite a bit, right?
Teacher Qi was leading so many people alone; it was clearly impossible for her to attend to everyone's progress.
The only way was to occasionally assign some people to stay for extra practice.
But in reality, everyone didn't really want to stay alone.
Now that such a great advantage was right in front of her, perhaps she could take advantage of it?
"Hmm... let me think." Zhao Mu Chu began to feel conflicted.
Qiu Xi was indeed amazing; there was no need to say that. They had already seen it.
But it might be awkward to suddenly approach her and ask her to mentor two more people.
Although Teacher Qi had said that she would also teach everyone next...
"Chu Chu, don't think about it!"
"I think it's okay! Then we'll practice with Gu Rou, and then we'll be her meal ticket, won't that work?"
Hearing this, Zhao Mu Chu glanced at Wang Yan Yan a few times.
"Then... shall we go and ask?"
They would just go and ask. If the other person refused, they would come back.
"Mmm!" Wang Yan Yan nodded vigorously.
"Okay."
Saying this, the two of them moved closer again.
However, after the two went up, inexplicably, the four of them were left staring at each other.
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