It had been a full year since Qin Tian’s rebirth, unnoticed.
Many people and things around him, with him as the center, had moved onto completely different trajectories from his previous life.
To him, these changes were undoubtedly all heading in a better direction.
He had also fantasized many times about what would happen if he hadn't exchanged his soul’s remaining time, and if he would return to his previous time and space upon the countdown’s end, waking up to find it all a dream.
But he cherished everything he had now, and even if it were a dream, he hoped it would never end.
Xia Nuannuan began learning from the female CEO, Wang Lingyue, striving to become more outstanding.
After deciding to get her driver’s license, she and Shen Siqi paid the fees and registered at a driving school near the campus. Then, she downloaded a driving test guide app on her phone and spent her free time practicing questions on it, preparing for the theory test of Subject One.
Besides that, Qin Tian was also preparing for the College English Test Band 4 and Band 6 exams with her.
According to regulations, students couldn’t take these tests in their freshman year; they had to wait until the start of the next semester to register.
Both of their English scores were excellent, and their high school vocabulary was more than enough to pass Band 4, making their review quite effortless.
Furthermore, Qin Tian continued to read a large volume of various books to enrich his university life.
Even though the system task of reading books had been completed, he felt it was necessary to cultivate the good habit of reading.
Reading wasn't just for exams; it could also broaden one's horizons and cultivate one's character.
Amidst the calm and fulfilling daily routine, spring gave way to summer.
After returning to school from the May Day holiday, the temperature in Jiangcheng began to rise.
The senior and junior female students on campus who were confident about their figures started showing them off again.
The male students could also enjoy looking at legs in their leisure time and discuss their aesthetic preferences with their buddies.
After Wang Hao and he each bought five hundred Bitcoin from Zhang Jun, Qin Tian continued to buy Bitcoin sporadically on various trading platforms during his free time.
The price of this thing was continuously increasing every day, causing his purchase costs to rise higher and higher.
However, knowing how much this thing would be worth in the future, he didn’t feel any regret about this investment.
Of course, he didn’t go overboard.
Once the Bitcoin he held reached eight hundred, he directly stopped buying and no longer paid attention to the price trend of Bitcoin.
In his opinion, the amount of Bitcoin he and Wang Hao held was merely a drop in the ocean compared to the total circulating supply, and it was impossible for it to cause any change in the price trend from his previous life.
Therefore, all he needed to do was patiently wait until November, the peak, and sell it all.
Wang Hao, on the other hand, was constantly monitoring it. He called Qin Tian every few days, excitedly reporting good news.
One noon, while Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan were eating in the cafeteria, he received a call from Old Xia.
“Okay, I got it. Then we’ll go buy groceries this afternoon, mhm, mhm… I’ll hang up now.”
After hanging up, Xia Nuannuan said to Qin Tian with a smile, “Dad said he’s coming over this afternoon. It looks like he wants to eat your cooking.”
“Then after class, we’ll go buy groceries together.”
Qin Tian nodded with a smile.
“Mhm, mhm!”
Xia Nuannuan pecked him on the forehead with great force.
“You’ll be in charge of buying groceries later. Buy whatever your uncle likes to eat.”
Qin Tian scooped some meat into her bowl.
“Does Old Xia dislike any dishes?”
Xia Nuannuan feigned a look of surprise and asked.
Qin Tian was instantly amused and said, “I’ll tell your dad that when I see him later.”
“Hey, hey, hey, why are you reporting me!”
Xia Nuannuan rolled her eyes.
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At 3:30 PM, Qin Tian’s class for the day ended.
They handed their books to Chen Zhuang and Shen Siqi to take back to the dorms, then drove away from the school to buy groceries at a nearby market.
After returning home with the purchased ingredients, Xia Nuannuan went to play with the dog, clean its mess, and feed it. Qin Tian was busy in the kitchen, preparing the ingredients that needed processing.
Once everything was nearly ready, they sat in the living room watching TV, waiting for Old Xia to arrive.
The sky was now darkening later and later; it wasn’t until past 6 PM that the sky outside began to gradually dim.
“Nuannuan, why isn’t he here yet? Why don’t you call and ask?”
Qin Tian suggested.
Xia Nuannuan, nestled in his arms, hummed, picked up her phone from the small coffee table, and dialed Old Xia.
The call was answered quickly.
“Hello, Dad, why aren’t you here yet?”
Xia Nuannuan asked directly.
“On the way. There’s a bit of traffic, so I should arrive around 6:30 PM.”
Old Xia’s steady voice came through.
“Uncle, drive slower. No need to rush. I’ll start cooking, and you can eat as soon as you arrive.”
Qin Tian interjected.
“Alright, make a few extra dishes. I haven’t eaten lunch yet, I’m starving.”
“No problem, don’t worry, I guarantee you’ll eat to your heart’s content.”
“That’s good, I’ll hang up now, I’m driving.”
“Okay!”
Qin Tian responded, then stood up and said to Xia Nuannuan, “Then I’ll go start cooking.”
“Let me help you!”
Xia Nuannuan put down the dog she was holding and stood up.
Qin Tian smiled and nodded, “Then let’s do it together. You can also make two of your signature dishes for your dad to try and see if your cooking has improved.”
“Okay, okay!”
Xia Nuannuan nodded repeatedly in agreement.
Then, they entered the kitchen and began working.
Qin Tian first asked Xia Nuannuan to make her two most skilled dishes: scrambled eggs with tomatoes and stir-fried pork with chili.
With his guidance beside her, Xia Nuannuan’s cooking was quite presentable, and soon a plate of appetizing scrambled eggs with tomatoes was ready.
“Brother, try?”
Xia Nuannuan handed the plate to him, looking at him with eager anticipation.
“Sure, I’ll try.”
Qin Tian picked up a pair of chopsticks, took a piece of egg, and tasted it carefully.
“How is it, how is it?”
Xia Nuannuan asked impatiently.
“It’s delicious, but you added a tiny bit too much soy sauce. This dish doesn’t need too much seasoning.”
Qin Tian nodded in approval and offered his suggestions for improvement.
Xia Nuannuan’s pretty face bloomed into a sweet smile, and she nodded cheerfully, “Then I’ll add a little less next time.”
“I’ll take this plate to the dining table, and you continue with the next dish, stir-fried pork with chili.”
Qin Tian took the plate from her, smiling.
“Okay!”
Xia Nuannuan nodded confidently.
Compared to the scrambled eggs with tomatoes, the stir-fried pork with chili had even more salt, making it a bit too salty.
However, since it was a dish meant to be eaten with rice, it should still be acceptable.
After she finished her two dishes, it was time for Chef Qin to take over.
Qin Tian stood at the stove, and after taking the spatula, his aura immediately changed.
His fluid and natural movements filled Xia Nuannuan, who watched from the side, with envy and admiration.