As the end of May approached, and Qiu Xi was preparing to depart, Xi Qinqin finally made her decision.
"A Shuo, do you think this decision of ours might just lead us into another pit?" Xi Qinqin tightened her grip on the papers in her hand.
"Sister Qin, what's there to regret!"
Chen Shuo exclaimed indignantly, "Even if the next one is a pit, it won't be more of a pit than this one!"
Xi Qinqin murmured, "Indeed, it won't be more of a pit than this..."
They had been here for five years, and she had never imagined they would reach this point...
"Sister Qin, if you ask me, you should leave without hesitation right now, and your future days will be much better!" Chen Shuo kept chattering on.
"Besides, you're going to find a proper job this time. If it doesn't work out, we'll just change... if there's really no other way, then we'll start all over again..."
If it weren't for that leech, Sister Qin wouldn't have to restart her self-media account...
It was practically starting from scratch, hands empty, all over again.
But fortunately, Sister Qin's own account was saved, so it wasn't quite a complete downfall.
"Mm! You're right!"
To hesitate when one should act is to court disaster!
"Pack your things, finalize the procedures with the studio, and we're off to Chongxi City!"
Since things were already like this, leaving might lead to better development in the future.
It was time for her to seek her new horizons...
"Okay!" Chen Shuo nodded excitedly.
"You should have done this long ago. I'll go take care of it right now!"
With Chen Shuo in motion, Xi Qinqin, who had already made up her mind, acted swiftly.
In just a day or two, she efficiently handled all matters here.
Now, only her personal affairs remained; after packing everything, she would move!
...
Meanwhile, in Chongxi City, Qiu Xi was already preparing for her departure to Country Y, completely unaware that Xi Qinqin was about to contact them.
"Qiu Xi."
"You're leaving tomorrow, are you ready?"
"We need to ensure everything is foolproof, otherwise, once we're in a foreign country, there'll be no way to fix it!" Yang Yue's words were unusually serious and stern.
Qiu Xi understood perfectly. This was different from being at home; if anything was missing, you could request an urgent delivery, and it would arrive within a day.
"Teacher Yang, don't worry. I'll double-check everything tonight and make sure nothing is missed!"
Hearing her student say this, Yang Yue felt largely relieved. "Good, then I'll see you at the north gate of the school tomorrow morning."
"Don't forget!"
"Teacher Yang, the north gate of the school tomorrow morning. I won't forget!" Qiu Xi sounded as if she were about to raise her hand to swear.
"Alright, then that's settled. Go back early and get some good sleep tonight."
"Okay!"
"Then, goodbye, Teacher Yang."
"Goodbye."
After leaving Teacher Yang, Qiu Xi didn't return to her dormitory directly but went to Teacher Ding's place.
"Teacher Ding, I'm here."
A couple of days ago, when she returned to school from home, her master had repeatedly told her to visit Teacher Ding before her departure.
"Mm, sit down."
After dinner, he had been waiting in the living room for quite a while, and the person had finally arrived.
"You're leaving tomorrow, have you packed everything?"
As expected, elders were all the same; they would ask this question upon meeting.
Qiu Xi nodded, "Mm, everything is packed."
"That's good. I don't have much to say, but Old Du also told me that it's just a formality, so let's the two of us chat."
Old Du had asked him to come because he was unwilling to discuss these matters himself.
How sentimental...
This child, Xiao Xi, wasn't someone without discretion; there was no need for the two old men to lecture her.
So, he didn't intend to say much, just a heart-to-heart talk with the child before the exam would be enough.
"Hehe~" Qiu Xi giggled, "Master must be feeling too lazy."
She understood her own master quite well...
"Hahahahahaha~"
"If Old Du heard this now, would he regret it?"
He probably wouldn't have imagined... that his little apprentice had completely figured out his temper and personality.
Qiu Xi continued to laugh, "It's fine. As long as Teacher Ding doesn't say anything, Master won't know either."
"Alright, alright, alright~ I won't say a word~"
"That's it then~" Qiu Xi casually poured Teacher Ding a cup of water. "Teacher Ding, let's continue."
"Okay, let's continue."
Halfway through their conversation, Grandma Ge came out.
"Xiao Xi, bring this with you when you go back later."
Qiu Xi took the small bag from Grandma Ge's hand, looking a little confused, "Grandma Ge, what is this?"
"It's nothing, just two pieces of clothing and some food. Take them with you when you leave tomorrow," Ge Jiaojie said as she sat down.
Touching Qiu Xi's hand, Ge Jiaojie continued, "It's not like being in China abroad. This is your first time going abroad, so you must be careful and stay safe."
She had spoken with Ming Lan, and this was also the child's first time going abroad. Even with teachers accompanying her, her family was still very worried.
Qiu Xi glanced at the small bag in her hand, then placed it aside and began chatting with Grandma Ge.
"Grandma Ge, I know..."
The two elders and the young girl chatted, and an hour passed.
"Teacher Ding, Grandma Ge, I'll head back now. I'll bring you gifts when I return!"
"Compete well. That good news will be the best gift for your master and me."
"But don't feel pressured. Just do your best."
Qiu Xi nodded, "Don't worry about this, Teacher Ding. I can definitely do it."
Without flowery boasts, Qiu Xi spoke very realistically.
Ge Jiaojie, who was beside them, was displeased. "Go, go, you old man!"
"Xiao Xi, don't listen to this old man. We just need to participate and try our best."
"As for winning awards or rankings, that's secondary. Your own happiness is the most important thing..."
Qiu Xi's eyes narrowed, and she smiled brightly, "Grandma Ge~ You understand me best~"
"Of course~" Ge Jiaojie also smiled quite happily.
"But don't worry, Grandma Ge. Look who I am~ I'll be fine!" Qiu Xi assured the elder.
"Mm, Grandma knows. Then go back early and get good rest tonight so you have energy tomorrow."
"Okay~ Then I'll head back now."
Saying that, Qiu Xi waved her hand. "Teacher Ding, Grandma Ge, you should also get some rest early."
"Understood..."
...
That evening, after meticulously checking her luggage again, Qiu Xi sent a message to Hua Linglong before going to sleep.