As everyone waited for the young girl on stage to cry and walk away, Qiu Xi smiled politely and asked her question.
"…Mr. Yune, this is the first question I wanted to ask."
This was the first question Qiu Xi had specifically noted down after listening to Yune's sharing that morning.
The question wasn't actually very difficult, but when viewed alongside Yune's previous remarks, it appeared rather simple.
Upon hearing Qiu Xi's question, Yune's initial reaction was that the young girl was still too inexperienced.
"Your question is very simple. If you had truly listened carefully to what I said this morning, you wouldn't have asked it."
Yune glanced at Qiu Xi, saying this rather impolitely.
Not just Yune, but even the onlookers beside them were somewhat surprised.
Did this Eastern girl come up and ask such a simple question?
"Does she not understand Mr. Yune?"
"I don't know, maybe she's just seeking fame?"
"Perhaps…"
"I don't even want to watch anymore. If she cries and leaves the stage later, Mr. Yune will be troubled again…"
Of all the people watching, not a single one believed this girl could hold her ground.
Judging by the question she asked, she might end up crying as she came down.
Just then, Yune continued speaking.
"However, since you've asked, I will explain it to you in detail. Listen carefully." Although Yune's words were impolite, even a bit scolding, he still earnestly shared his thoughts with Qiu Xi.
After listening, Qiu Xi nodded seriously, "What you said is indeed consistent with what you discussed this morning. However, I would still like to ask you two more questions, and I hope you can explain them to me."
Yune nodded, "Go ahead."
"According to what you just said, considering the present day under your premise, although it somewhat touches upon the theme of global perspectives for this exchange meeting, if we look at the subtitle, isn't there a slight discrepancy?"
"I recall an article you published a couple of years ago revisited the past, re-emphasizing the focus on perspective. I wonder if there are any similarities between that and what you've said today…"
Having said this, Qiu Xi finally managed to articulate the question she wanted to ask.
As for the specific details, she would only be able to draw conclusions after Mr. Yune's response.
After this long string of words, the audience below's mouths gaped open again.
So, the previous small question was just a prelude to this?
For a moment, everyone actually became interested.
"So, she came prepared. I misjudged you, and I apologize."
After Qiu Xi's statement, Yune realized that this child, despite her young age, possessed genuine talent, and he had indeed misjudged her.
"As for what you just said, there's no problem. However, you should pay attention to these two background contexts…"
Yune meticulously counted down some of his key points to Qiu Xi.
After listening, Qiu Xi directly nodded, "You are right, Mr. Yune, I feel the same way. However, regarding the theme of this exchange meeting, and in light of what you've just said, I think there could be some adjustments."
"Mr. Yune, listen to this. Wouldn't this be more fitting…"
Based on her recent conversation with Yune, Qiu Xi slightly modified the knowledge points she had already listed.
"…"
After Qiu Xi finished speaking, no matter how rigorous Yune was, he had to admit that the child's points were truly practical, with support for each one. Compared to what he had said, her content was an evolved version.
"Young lady, you are excellent!" Yune said this, his normally stern face suddenly becoming much more amiable.
He looked at Qiu Xi with a smile, his intelligent eyes filled with approval.
If coming here at first was merely to go through the motions, he now felt that this trip had yielded something.
This young woman before him was the first harvest of his visit.
Independent thinking, unlike most people he had met who only offered blind agreement.
This young woman was already far ahead.
"Mr. Yune, you are the one I should be learning from. I have read your textbook on translation many times." Qiu Xi showed no sign of being overly excited by the praise. Instead, she earnestly spoke to the elder before her.
"Oh? You study this as well?"
Yune no longer felt that this young woman was flattering him by bringing up his most famous book.
After chatting for so long, he found this young woman quite interesting.
"I learned it in my professional courses and discussed it with my teachers. I have recorded some of the theories and examples mentioned…"
Qiu Xi, becoming a bit animated as she spoke, shared some content that had left a deep impression on her with Yune.
"…"
The two, one old and one young, created a moment that was surprisingly warm.
Many people below, watching Qiu Xi speak so eloquently at her age, showed a degree of recognition.
"…."
"Your potential, little girl, is truly remarkable!"
After they finished speaking, Yune praised her with some emotion.
"Mr. Yune, you are too kind," Qiu Xi nodded with a smile.
"Well then, let's continue our chat when we have time."
They had already delayed for quite some time. If they continued talking, other exchanges might not proceed smoothly.
"Alright," Qiu Xi nodded again.
"Clap, clap, clap~"
After Yune sat down and Qiu Xi retreated, the people beside them finally reacted and applauded them.
Amidst the thunderous applause—
The old gentleman remained as rigorous and serious as ever.
As for this young girl, her excellence was truly commendable.
She deserved this applause.
"…."
"Alright, I have delayed everyone's time with a young lady. The exchange meeting will now continue. If anyone else wishes to discuss anything, please feel free."
Perhaps because he had chatted so happily with Qiu Xi, Yune was in an exceptionally good mood. His face, which had initially lacked any hint of a smile, now bore a faint one.
Seeing this scene, those with ideas below became instantly excited.
Approaching and interacting with the elder at this moment was an excellent opportunity!
Thus, the instant Yune finished speaking, quite a few people rushed forward.
Joking aside, it was a rare opportunity they had finally waited for. If they didn't seize it now, they probably wouldn't get another chance at this exchange meeting.
Therefore, opportunity knocks but once!
So, those with a bit of ambition and drive began to act.
"…."
"Qiu Xi!"
"Your boldness is simply too much!" Upon seeing her walk out, Ma Qinshu and a few others immediately gathered around.
Circling Qiu Xi twice, Ma Qinshu nodded; it was indeed her.
"Do you know, when you went up just now, Zhao Mingyun and I both wanted to pull you back down…"
They watched from behind, and if she hadn't already made her move, and if it hadn't been difficult to stop her over there, they might have truly held her back.
But who knew that Qiu Xi was truly prepared!
Watching her conversation with old Mr. Yune just now, after listening, their minds had temporarily gone blank, leaving them completely empty.
This Qiu Xi, she was actually different from them, wasn't she?
They were here to make up the numbers; this person was here to level up by fighting monsters…
"Qiu Xi, you truly… amaze me!" Zhen Zhu glanced at Qiu Xi, her eyes filled with an unnamable emotion.
Compared to when she went to the Century Cup, this woman had changed immensely.
If at that time she still felt she had the ability to compete with her, then now, just now, she had forcefully realized that she might not be able to catch up to Qiu Xi anymore…
At this moment, Zhen Zhu felt this was the most embarrassing time since her arrival.
Thinking about the scenes that had unfolded over the past two days, she felt a bit embarrassed.
She had thought that following Teacher Cheng would be foolproof, but she never expected Qiu Xi to be so much more formidable than she had anticipated.
Qiu Xi, "…"
"Don't you guys want to consider that they've already started over there…" Qiu Xi pointed towards the group that had begun their discussions nearby.
"Ah!"
"We almost forgot about that!"
"We'll talk about your matter later…"
Saying this, a few of them rushed forward again, earnestly listening and taking notes.
"…."
"This Qiu Xi, she's truly surprising…"
Not only the students like Ma Qinshu but also the teachers beside them were filled with curiosity.
"We should have known earlier. Students brought by Teacher Ding can't possibly be of very low caliber…" Wang Zhihong murmured, beginning to ponder the events of the past two days.
"Indeed…"
One must know that Ding Yujing was someone who had never brought students to such events before. But this year, he brought one… thinking about this, one could understand it to some extent.
"…."