According to Jiang Qin's plan, the farewell party was to be held directly in a private room at the hotel.
The room was large and divided into two parts.
One side had tables, presumably for the meal later, and the other side, on the wall facing the tables, had "Farewell Party" written on it, along with some decorative balloons.
"Teacher Xue, Xiao Xi, come here quickly~"
Those who had already entered began to call out to Qiu Xi and Xue Han.
As the leader, Xue Han had to say a few opening words, and Qiu Xi, as the guest of honor at the farewell party, naturally couldn't be an exception.
So the two of them walked over and stood at the front.
"Xiao Jiang, you've really put on quite a ceremony..." Xue Han said, holding the small microphone, her feelings a little complicated.
Who would have thought that their farewell party, with less than ten people, would book a venue that could accommodate twenty to thirty?
Besides being large, the venue also had a small sound system, microphones, and the like, so singing karaoke wouldn't be a problem.
"Teacher Xue, I've done it all according to your requirements~" Jiang Qin laughed boldly at this point, without the usual seriousness and restraint she had when reporting work to Xue Han.
She had already made arrangements before this was finalized, and only after Teacher Xue said it was okay did she start making arrangements.
However, she could understand Teacher Xue's feelings now.
Having known her for several years, she had never seen her attend such private departmental gatherings, let alone ones that were so entertainment-focused, almost entirely for fun.
It was likely that if it weren't for Xiao Xi, Teacher Xue wouldn't have come this time.
Thinking of it this way, Xiao Xi had actually made Teacher Xue make an exception, and she admired her more and more!
"Alright, it's not like we're not going to talk..." Xue Han gave Jiang Qin a few stern glances before taking the small microphone from her hand to start speaking.
"Today... Alright, I'll just say a little bit. Being too formal isn't good. Today's main star is Xiao Xi, so let her chat more with you all."
After murmuring a few words and praising everyone present, Xue Han was eager to hand the microphone over to Qiu Xi.
This kind of scene really wasn't suitable for someone like her. It was a bit too sentimental, and she had to maintain her image as a strong woman.
Qiu Xi looked at Teacher Xue's expression, suppressed a smile, and reached out to take the microphone she held.
Teacher Xue's demeanor was quite a contrast, making people want to laugh.
Her usual impression was too deeply ingrained, so seeing her a little more approachable now naturally made them feel...
Well... a little cute...
A touch of cuteness from a strong woman... perhaps?
She wasn't quite sure...
Qiu Xi, after taking the microphone, paused for a while before starting to speak.
She began by expressing her gratitude, not only for this farewell party but also for the past three months of working together. Everyone, without exception, had provided her with help in their work.
"...If you need anything in the future, you can also contact me... Finally, I still want to thank Teacher Xue and all of you for organizing this farewell party for me... Thank you~"
It was very formal and polite, but at this moment, it was very necessary.
Genuine feelings could truly imbue formal, polite words with warmth~
"Alright, now let's let everyone give Xiao Xi their well wishes~"
This was a process that Jiang Qin had confirmed after seeking everyone's opinions.
It wasn't even her original plan; it was something everyone had discussed themselves.
Before this, she had memories of many company farewell parties with similar procedures. After the speeches, they would usually give a small gift to show some thoughtfulness, and then if things were going well, there would be performances, and if things were just okay, it would be time to start the meal.
It was simply because Xiao Xi had good connections and some ability that everyone was willing to do this.
Moreover, with Teacher Xue personally attending this time, it naturally made it even livelier.
A few people went up, each saying a few words, and finally presenting their prepared small gifts, which truly surprised Qiu Xi.
She hadn't expected such a turn of events.
"...Sister Jiang, An Ran, Yi Xin, and Xi Ren, thank you~"
"...And finally, Teacher Xue, thank you~"
Words that normally felt a little too sentimental and would give one goosebumps, Qiu Xi actually said them herself today.
As soon as they came out, she felt a little uncomfortable...
She had grown up, and frankly, she felt a little out of place in this kind of occasion.
She was quite capable of discussing business, but when it came to discussing feelings, she still felt a bit unable to control herself...
"Alright, alright, seeing you all makes me feel awkward..."
Xue Han, unable to be sentimental, shattered the atmosphere with a single sentence.
"Hahahaha~"
"Teacher Xue... Hahaha~"
"How rare..."
With that one sentence, the scene instantly became a bit humorous...
However, Qiu Xi also let out a big sigh of relief.
Thank you, Teacher Xue, really!
She felt instantly liberated...
Meanwhile, Xue Han's expression slowly darkened.
Not because of their laughter, but because of herself...
How could she not have held back?
"Ahem~"
Forcing herself to maintain her composure, Xue Han scanned everyone and said, "What are you laughing at? Hurry up... doing things so sluggishly, it really makes one... angry!"
Awkward...
"Ahem~"
"Alright, listen to Teacher Xue, let's move on~"
If they continued to be sentimental, the farewell party would probably end early...
So Jiang Qin spoke up and called for the next step.
"Okay, okay~"
Qin An Ran and the others nodded in agreement.
The next part was the talent show, which involved singing and dancing.
Qiu Xi didn't feel awkward about this part at all; these were her strengths. It was much better than saying sentimental words.
"Hahahaha~"
"Xi Ren, your singing is off-key!"
"You're no better yourself, how dare you laugh at me?" Qiu Xi Ren glared at Qin An Ran.
The two of them were about the same; among the three of them, only Yi Xin was decent. Qin An Ran, who had gone completely off-key, had the nerve to laugh at her...
Qin An Ran, "..."
Was she really that bad?
Disbelieving, Qin An Ran immediately sang another song.
Then she looked at everyone's reactions and finally, with some reluctance... nodded silently.
Hmph!
She'd practice when she got back and shock them next time!
With that, Qin An Ran stepped down, feeling a little unhappy.
After this interlude, the talent show segment had also passed.
Finally, the few of them sat at the dining table, and Jiang Qin began to notify the waiter to serve the dishes.
"Alright, we're tired from the last round, now we can start filling our stomachs."
"Okay~"
So they began to eat and chat.
"Xiao Xi, if you have the chance in the future, you must come back to see us~"
"Yes! Sister Jiang is right... I really admire you now!" Qin An Ran was now completely like a fangirl, and as soon as she swallowed a mouthful of food, she started saying all sorts of nice things.
"..."
...
All good things must come to an end, and the farewell party eventually concluded.
"Xiao Xi, you're always welcome back~" In the cold night wind, Xue Han stood outside and made a promise to Qiu Xi.
Meanwhile, Jiang Qin and the others had already walked far away, preparing to take their cars home.
Qiu Xi looked at Xue Han and nodded seriously, "Teacher Xue, if I have any thoughts, I will."
Xue Han sighed, "Good~ Then I won't say any more. It's getting late, and the weather is cold, so you should go back early."
Although Qiu Xi responded to her seriously, she could probably guess that it was unlikely...
"Okay!" Qiu Xi shouted to Xue Han as she walked away, "Teacher Xue, we'll meet again~"
Xue Han, walking ahead, smiled faintly, "Okay!"
If we can't be colleagues, it's good to be friends~
Isn't it~
At this point, Qiu Xi's senior year internship had truly come to an end...