Half a month later, Qiu Xi's research finally came to a pause.
She had finished a set for Zi Zhi, and planned to rest for two days before continuing with the Damascus set.
It was the perfect time to interview everyone about their initial trial experiences.
Qiu Xi conducted trials one by one, making it quite targeted.
Furthermore, Nan Hua and Zhao Hua Sheng were preparing to head back due to their startup, and she could send them off.
"Sisters! I might be going back too."
As they were chatting about the skincare products, Song Dai Yao suddenly exclaimed.
"What are you doing! You scared me!"
Liang Yun Fei, sitting next to Song Dai Yao, nearly jumped out of her skin.
"Hehe~"
"..."
What a sudden change in demeanor? She suddenly became a silly, simpleton.
"No, Dai Yao, what's going on?"
"Hurry up and tell us."
The scene was too much for them to bear.
"I! Teacher Yang Yue just came to find me!"
"I'm a little excited!"
"..."
Before she could finish speaking, Qiu Xi already knew what was happening.
Because Teacher Yang had sent her a message earlier.
Due to a sudden change in next semester's arrangements, the project Teacher Yang had mentioned was moved up to early August.
Qiu Xi had already promised Teacher Su, so in the end, she could only say she missed out.
However, Qiu Xi didn't expect Song Dai Yao to receive the news before she had even told her.
It seemed Teacher Yang truly valued people.
"Xiao Xi, you're not surprised at all, do you already know?"
Seeing Song Dai Yao completely lost in her own world, Liang Yun Fei knew she wouldn't get anything out of her. At least, anything she said now would be useless.
She then looked at Qiu Xi, who had a look of understanding, and decided to ask her directly.
"Mm, if I'm not mistaken, it should be Teacher Yang coming to invite her to join the crew..."
In just a few words, Qiu Xi explained to the others.
"No wonder!"
"That's definitely something to be happy about!"
"Of course!"
It seemed Dai Yao was one step closer to her dream.
"La la la~"
"Good luck~ Good luck~"
"..."
This was hardly necessary...
Watching her suddenly singing and dancing, waving her arms freely, everyone present felt a bit "unhinged"...
"Forget it, let her have her fun for a while. We'll continue."
"...Alright."
What else could they do but agree?
Then, Qiu Xi's "interview session" inexplicably gained some musical and dance accompaniment.
...
"Mm, so to summarize, the user experience was sticky, and there were absorption issues?"
"That's roughly it."
"But everyone's skin type is different, so we don't need to force it."
"It's just these absorption issues, we can consider improving them."
"Okay, I've noted it down."
As expected from someone who had used skincare products since childhood, Qiu Xi felt her interview session was not in vain; it was quite productive.
She'd find time to ask Aunt Hu later; she might have some suggestions.
Qiu Xi put down her pen and pointed at Song Dai Yao, who was acting pitiful beside her, "Alright, you can deal with this husky now."
"Woof woof~"
"..."
Is this... accurate self-assessment?
"Okay, it's your turn to shine, speak."
"Alrighty~"
"Let me tell you, Teacher Yang just..."
As soon as she opened her mouth, she blurted out a stream of words, which were no different from what they had heard from Xiao Xi.
"Clap clap clap~"
However, the others gave her enthusiastic encouragement.
"You're doing great~"
"Remember to study hard when you get back."
"Yes, yes, yes!"
On the surface, they looked serious, but in their hearts, they were already holding back laughter.
It wasn't that they weren't happy for her, but the girl's current demeanor was just too amusing.
After waiting for a while, the situation finally calmed down.
"Dai Yao, when are you leaving?"
"Mm, I'll just go back with Zhao Hua Sheng and the others."
"Mm, that's good."
Not only was the timing right, but it was also safer.
"Then you'll have to hurry and pack your things, won't you?"
"Mm! I'll go right away."
"Okay, I'll go with you. I was planning to have Nan Hua take some things back for me anyway."
Nan Hua and Zhao Hua Sheng were driving back, so Qiu Xi decided to let them help her carry some items, which would make her flight much easier.
"Okay, let's go together."
"Mm."
...
Since they were driving away, when the others said they were seeing them off, it was just a wave at the doorstep.
As the car drove away, everyone turned and went back inside.
"Yan Yan, what are you doing later?"
"What else? Going for a stroll with Yi Bai Ge."
Unfortunately, now that Zhao Hua Sheng was gone, Granny Village would probably start nagging again.
In the first half of the month, Shen Yan had enjoyed some good times thanks to Zhao Hua Sheng and Ding Yi Bai.
Zhao Hua Sheng, with his eloquent tongue, just like Dai Yao, could appease the old grandmothers very well.
As for Ding Yi Bai, although he wasn't good with sweet talk, he was willing to work hard and was curious about everything in the fields.
He would often ask the elders questions, diligently and proactively, making him even more popular with the grandmothers than Zhao Hua Sheng.
"That's hard work, but... keep it up!"
Qiu Xi had heard about Zhao and Ding's affairs from Shen Yan.
Not only that, but when she went to the laboratory in the following days, Old Zhang had also pulled her aside to talk about it.
However, besides that, Qiu Xi had other expectations because of the inexplicable chemistry between the two.
If things worked out, Teacher Ding, Grandma Ge, and Aunt Hu, both families would be overjoyed.
"Alright, alright, I'm leaving now. You all go ahead and do your own things."
"Go on."
As soon as Shen Yan left, Ni Xue also went out.
She had fallen in love with the scenery here as soon as she arrived.
So, regardless of the weather, she had to go out for a walk, under the guise of finding inspiration.
Thus, only Qiu Xi and Liang Yun Fei were left in the room.
"Xiao Fei Fei, are you bored?"
Seeing Liang Yun Fei constantly scrolling on her phone and then moving it again, Qiu Xi couldn't help but want to laugh.
"Bang!"
Liang Yun Fei threw her phone aside and slumped onto the sofa. "Of course! I feel like I'm going to get moldy."
She had come here just to have fun, but now everyone was busy, making her reluctant to go out.
She would only go out when she felt like it, otherwise, she stayed in the room. If she could help, she would help, otherwise, she would just lie there.
"Then do you want to get busy?"
Thinking about her plans, Qiu Xi had already set her sights on Liang Yun Fei.
"Busy with what?"
"Xiao Xi, what are you planning?"
"Planning for you~"
Liang Yun Fei was even more confused. "Planning for me?"
"What about me could make you scheme like this?"
"Ah?"
"Why are you talking about scheming! This is about common prosperity and early poverty alleviation!"
"..."
Liang Yun Fei was momentarily speechless. "Your mind works in mysterious ways; whatever you say makes sense."
"Hehe~"
Qiu Xi had a hint of a wicked smile. "So, are you in or out?"
"In!"
"Come on, tell me. Let's see how glorious our path to common prosperity and a moderately prosperous society is."
"Then let me tell you! This isn't a joke!"
"Go ahead, I'll listen carefully!"
"Okay!"