The next day, at noon-
Not long after lunch, Qiu Xi, after resting well, began her work with the materials she had painstakingly gathered the previous afternoon.
It was fortunate that Qiu Dad had later developed an interest in cooking; the house was well-equipped with tools, otherwise Qiu Xi would have had to buy a lot of things.
The more one cooks, the more adept they become. Making about ten servings of milk tea and pastries wasn't particularly time-consuming anymore.
A little over an hour later, Qiu Xi was warming and keeping the milk tea and snacks she planned to take out insulated.
Then she took out the portion for Little Pigeon and added the Clear Mind Pills, which she had searched for a long time in the system mall and specially redeemed.
According to the description, this pill could refresh and invigorate the mind, helping to broaden and improve thinking capabilities. Qiu Xi had looked at many options and finally felt this was the most suitable for her younger brother, who was preparing for exams.
After all, it wasn't a one-time effect, and the medicinal properties would require further continuous development, so it was truly perfect.
"Little Pigeon, I'm coming in?"
"Sis, come in."
"How is it? Studying?"
"It's okay, just a bit tiring."
"That's normal, rest when you're tired."
"Here, milk tea I made for you, and some snacks, don't forget to eat."
"Sis, did you make it yourself?"
He had been longing for his sister's cooking for a long time. Although he had eaten a meal not long ago, he hadn't tired of it, so who wouldn't miss it!
"Yes, yes, eat quickly, and then study well."
"Okay."
Watching Qiu Ge start eating, Qiu Xi smiled and turned to go downstairs.
Anyway, she didn't have to worry about this boy not finishing it; knowing his personality, he would probably leave not even a scrap.
Thinking of this, Qiu Xi felt relieved.
...
"Xiao Xi!"
"Come here quickly!"
"Coming~"
Nowadays, her close friends were different; her current treatment had improved by more than one level!
Looking at the two waiting for her by her car at the entrance of her house, Qiu Xi felt a surge of emotion.
"Finally!"
"I, Qiu, am now someone who gets picked up by friends when I go out! This feeling is truly... indescribably wonderful!"
"...Seeing you after so long, Xiao Xi, what's with you?"
Seeing Qiu Xi like this, Ni Xue tentatively reached out, preparing to tease this sister she hadn't seen in a while.
"..."
"What? Can't I express my feelings!"
This feeling of being picked up when going out was incredibly great, wasn't it!
"Yes! How can I not!"
"Xiao Xi, how is it? How do you like my door-to-door service?"
Seeing this, Hua Linglong also joined the conversation.
"Great! Top-notch!"
"Here! Don't say your sister is stingy! I made this myself, have a drink with you two."
As she said this, Qiu Xi took out the items she was carrying.
Glancing at Hua Linglong, who was driving, Qiu Xi thoughtfully inserted a straw and handed it over.
"Mmm!"
"Xiao Xi! This milk tea is so delicious~"
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"Mmm, but... this flavor, how is it so familiar?"
Hua Linglong, who was about to join in the praise, immediately recognized the distinctive taste.
It was the milk tea she absolutely had to order whenever she had free time back at school.
"Daifei?"
"Exactly!!!"
"Xiao Xi, how did you... manage this?"
Even Hua Linglong, who considered herself clever, couldn't figure it out.
"Oh~ I'm working there part-time..."
"Get out! Who believes you!"
"Quick! Seriously, tell us."
Seeing her wink and show no concern for her image as a beauty, Hua Linglong directly exposed her.
"Mmm! Well, Daifei was opened by me and my roommates, and I make the milk tea."
"..."
"Xiao Xi, is that true or not?"
Qiu Xi's words startled Hua Linglong, who was driving, causing the car to swerve slightly.
"Hua Linglong! You're driving!"
Ni Xue, who was about to ask something, was startled by Hua Linglong's action.
She didn't want to meet her maker prematurely!
"I was just startled by what Xiao Xi said!"
The information contained in those words was too much for her to process immediately.
"Oh right! Xiao Xi, what you just said, is it true?"
Although she wasn't in Chongxi City and it was her first time trying this milk tea, she could already feel the importance of the matter from Hua Linglong's words. wΑp.kanshu伍.net
"Otherwise? It's genuine!"
"Xiao Xi~"
"What? Hua Linglong, what are you trying to do?"
Hearing that flattering voice, Qiu Xi felt goosebumps rising.
"It's nothing much, it's just... I... want to get a backdoor entrance~"
"..."
Getting a backdoor entrance is one thing, but the way she said it made it sound like she was going to bloom in her hometown.
It was quite intimidating!
"Alright!"
"After school starts next year, I'll take you to familiarize yourself with the place, and you're allowed to pre-order."
This was a small matter that Qiu Xi could handle. Moreover, by winning this person over now, if they really needed publicity later, she could ask for her help.
Hehehe~
"Lazy Xi! You said it, I've got it noted down!"
Hua Linglong was so happy that she even blurted out that old nickname.
"I said it, I said it, hurry up and go!"
With this commotion, the car was driving slower than a snail on a tree.
"ok! Taking off immediately!"
Satisfied, Hua Linglong, the female driver, picked up speed towards their destination.
Hua Linglong was satisfied, but Ni Xue was a bit dejected. "You're happy, but I'm still the poor one..."
"Alright, here, drink this quickly!"
"And there's food too."
If she stuffed her mouth, wouldn't everything be resolved!
Suddenly, her mind felt much clearer!
...
"Xiao Xi, what have you been doing since you got back?"
It had been so long before she had time to go out and play with them.
"Didn't I tell you? Studying!"
Qiu Xi had told these few friends about most of the big and small things that had happened to her since she returned.
What a pity! These friends hadn't believed much of it...
"Really?"
"Of course, I'm telling you..."
As she spoke, Qiu Xi even took out her phone and showed Ni Xue her difficult days recently.
"Xiao Xi! I believe you!"
"However, now it's my turn to ask for your help with something!"
Ni Xue's words carried a hint of pleading.
"What is it?"
Qiu Xi felt like she wasn't out to play today, but to take on jobs...
"Actually, I'm also writing my thesis. You can help me with the English part, and we can discuss the ancient texts together."
After saying that, Ni Xue looked at Qiu Xi expectantly, "How about it, Xiao Xi?"
"Sure! No problem!"
This was exactly like getting a pillow when you're dozing off!
In the long run, her teacher was researching this field; in the short term, the practical report she had to submit after the new year might require allies.
"Great~ It's settled then!"