"Hmm? Aren't we going back to your place?"
Qiu Xi noticed the route was a bit off halfway through.
"Not for now. I'll take things back gradually each day. Right now, I want to spend time with you."
Even if it's just for a drive.
"Okay, then let's take a drive around before heading back."
As for where "back" was, looking around, it seemed like her own small place outside campus was the only option.
She had originally planned to chat with Aunt Chu, but that would have to be put off now.
Seeing that the girl had no objections, Nan Hua's lips curved slightly. "Mm."
"Right, you mentioned before that your project with Teacher Zhong was ending. How's that going now?"
Suddenly remembering their conversation before returning, Qiu Xi followed up with the question.
"It's done. We've wrapped up the main work. Now it's just a matter of waiting."
Speaking of this, Nan Hua became cheerful.
This project had been a long one, and it was finally coming to an end.
While others in their first year were out having fun, he had already become a workaholic. It was a bit tiring.
But considering this was effort for easier years ahead, it was acceptable.
His father was already busy urging him to take over the business, so he had to prove his worth to gain a few extra years of leisure.
And honestly, he wasn't particularly keen on taking over right after graduation. He planned to make his own mark first.
"So, you'll be able to rest properly after this?"
"Of course. All I need to do is attend classes diligently."
He planned to focus on his studies and stabilize his grades in advance, laying the foundation for postgraduate recommendations later.
Besides, now that he had free time, he could go and audit classes again.
He hadn't attended classes with Xi Xi for a long time.
"That's great! You have to work hard!"
Hearing this encouragement, Nan Hua jokingly replied,
"Don't worry, I won't let you starve in the future~"
"I don't need you!"
Her current net worth was enough for her to live comfortably for the rest of her life.
"Yes, yes! Whether you need me or not is your business, but I can't be indifferent!"
He had to take this responsibility!
"Okay~"
They were talking so animatedly about something that hadn't even happened yet...
...
Late at night, they had indeed taken a drive around before returning.
Watching the person insist on returning to her room with him after washing up, Qiu Xi felt her brain was not enough to cope!
"Alright, hurry back to your room and get some rest!"
Fortunately, when she bought the house, she had anticipated not being alone, so she bought a fairly large place near the school, a three-bedroom apartment.
The person who was pushing his luck said, "Xi Xi, I really can't..."
When he said that, Qiu Xi was unyielding. "You can't!"
Nan Hua prepared to make one last effort. "I can warm the bed. If that's not possible, I can sleep on the floor... that's fine too..."
"..."
"What are you thinking! Even sleeping at the door is not allowed. Go back to sleep now!"
"..."
"Okay, then I'll..."
Before leaving, he looked at her wistfully, but found no sign of relenting.
Unable to do anything, Nan Hua reluctantly left the room.
"Honestly!"
As soon as the person left, Qiu Xi locked the door and then threw herself onto the bed.
Thinking about the near-miss moments they had just shared, she started rolling around on the bed, left and right.
She seemed a little too worked up.
After a long while, she finally lay down properly to rest.
Meanwhile, Nan Hua in the next room wasn't faring much better, just lying there giggling foolishly.
It wasn't until late into the night that he finally felt sleepy.
...
The next day, they both had classes for the last two periods in the morning, so they got up early.
It was just that they had slept late, so their spirits weren't very high.
"Xi Xi, are you ready? Let's go for breakfast."
"I'm ready. Let's go."
After breakfast, they would have to go back to the dorm to get their things before heading to the classroom.
"Mm."
Coincidentally, for their first class after returning from the holiday, Qiu Xi and her group encountered a translation class.
With nearly half a semester gone, they had thoroughly figured out Brother Su's teaching style.
You can be strong, but whether you get points still depends on me.
So, in this class, you had to perform well, and while performing well, you also had to be able to handle it.
This was because the teacher loved to ask rhetorical questions. If you didn't think through your words before speaking, it would be difficult to get by...
This was also why everyone both loved and hated Brother Su. While it allowed them to learn a lot, the number of embarrassing moments also increased.
Fortunately, they were all in it together. Over time, one could become somewhat immune. Otherwise, attending class would truly be a nerve-wracking experience, and this was pressure they had voluntarily sought.
"Fortunately, I woke up a bit early this morning and reviewed some things."
It was Song Daiyao's turn to give a presentation for Qiu Xi's group today, so she had gotten up early.
After all, they had indulged for the entire holiday, and this assignment was something they had rushed to finish during the holiday.
Unlike before, when they would procrastinate on assignments, they were now conscious of completing them early so they could relax with a clearer conscience.
So, to ensure her presentation was smooth and fluent in class, she had gotten up early to practice her script.
"Indeed, good luck up there later!"
Brother Su's habit was to target the person who was presenting first.
Either that person was very capable and had thought of everything, or he would keep asking questions. If the person couldn't answer, then the group members would have to step in until he was convinced.
Otherwise, they would be convinced by his questions and have to work harder after class.
Of course, the results were obvious. Most of the time, they were convinced by him.
Even Qiu Xi herself had stumbled most of the time when she first started. It was only later, by attending his classes and receiving guidance from her mentor, that she gradually became more adept at handling it.
Song Daiyao's face was filled with determination. "Mm!"
However, the next second, her composure broke. "If I can't hold on later, remember to support me promptly!"
After all, she was really afraid that Brother Su would keep asking questions, and she would only be able to respond with vague answers.
"Don't worry, if we can't, we still have Xiao Xi!"
"Xiao Xi..."
Seeing the slightly pathetic Song Daiyao, Qiu Xi nodded. "Mm!"
"Okay! Then I'm going!"
"..."
The three of them held their foreheads in exasperation, thinking one might mistake this for someone going to the gallows!
"Alright, let's begin now. Everyone, please listen quietly."
Seeing the person step up, Su Yihua signaled for everyone to stop discussing and then began the most important part of the class.
He liked to conduct his classes this way. When interacting with students, he always gained a lot of knowledge that was outside the academic scope of the classroom.
In short, it made him feel it was worthwhile.
It not only brought the teacher-student relationship closer but also allowed for mutual learning, and sometimes, it could even provide many suggestions for the school.
Therefore, one should learn as long as they live. Even though he had achieved something in academics, he still felt he had a long way to go.