"Xiao Xi, come, let's continue."
Seeing that his students had nothing more to say, Yuan Qing felt a rare surge of pride after two years. He cheerfully called out to Qiu Xi and began explaining the next points of knowledge.
It had only been about half a month, and the training was coming to an end.
During this remaining time, the few of them spoke whatever came to mind, treating it as an opportunity to provide more material for the girl.
"No, you guys..."
By the time Zhou Shu reacted, she found she was the only one left in a daze.
On the other side, the two elders and the youngster were in harmonious teaching and learning.
After looking for a few more moments, Zhou Shu finally slumped her shoulders, resigned...
Knowing Yuan Qing as she did, now that he had the upper hand, if she said anything more, she would truly be completely cornered later...
Thus, Zhou Shu, who temporarily admitted defeat, sat in another corner of the office and began diligently preparing her lessons.
Doing the work of an assistant without any real benefit, she was currently the most miserable in the group!
If only she had known...
"Xiao Xi, you'll be a senior in college this summer, right?"
After imparting his wisdom, Yuan Qing looked at Qiu Xi and said with a smile.
"Yes, I will be starting in September."
"Oh~ So, do you have any thoughts about your future now?" Yuan Qing tried his best to steer the conversation in the direction he wanted.
Qiu Xi nodded, "I do have some, but I'm still very busy with things, so I haven't quite decided yet."
Although she had a general idea, she was also "swamped with official duties" at the moment and hadn't really thought about the specifics.
Yuan Qing shook his head, "Is that so~"
"Do you have any thoughts about further studies?"
Qiu Xi nodded, "Naturally, I will continue my studies."
This was something she had planned for a long time. She was very certain about continuing her education.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Qing clapped his hands together, grinning exceptionally happily, "That's great!"
"That's how it should be!"
After saying that, his expression turned a little sly, giving Qiu Xi goosebumps.
"Teacher... If you have something to say, just say it directly... Don't be so..." scary!
"Xiao Xi~"
"You've been studying with us old guys for some time now, and we've taught you somewhat passably, haven't we..."
Qiu Xi blinked in surprise and replied, "Teacher's abilities are naturally very strong."
This didn't even need to be said; it was acknowledged by everyone.
"Since you say so, do you have any thoughts about joining us in a year?"
*Hoo~*
Finally! This thought had been voiced!
He was definitely faster than that old woman Jin Qiong!
Qiu Xi, "???"
How did the topic suddenly shift to this?
How was she supposed to respond?
"Teacher Yuan, there's still a year left..."
So we don't need to be in such a hurry.
"This teacher knows, but talented people must seize opportunities..."
As soon as Qiu Xi spoke, Yuan Qing knew what she meant without even thinking.
But that didn't stop his thick skin!
Back then, if it weren't for his persuasive skills, that little devil Zhou Shu wouldn't have ended up with him.
What a pity! He hadn't opened his eyes properly then!
But it was different now!
He had carefully assessed the child in front of him before making his move!
Furthermore, based on his observations, if this girl truly joined them, that little devil Zhou Shu would likely be sidelined for a long time.
Qiu Xi, "......"
It seemed being too popular wasn't necessarily good...
"Teacher Yuan, I understand what you're saying, and I'm very grateful for your recognition."
"But I do have my own plans, and for something like this, I need to discuss it with my master before I can give you a conclusion."
With no other choice, after a few polite remarks, Qiu Xi brought out her master.
"That's true..." Yuan Qing murmured.
He had forgotten about this.
This child still had a master at home!
In that case, her studies and other matters would indeed need to be discussed.
"Alright, then we'll wait a bit longer."
However, after thinking it over, Yuan Qing felt he still had a glimmer of hope.
Once this girl left, he would call his Big Brother Ding to inquire about the master's identity, and then he could solve the problem directly from the source!
Thinking this, Yuan Qing smiled again.
Qiu Xi, "......"
Did Teacher Yuan not sleep well today?
"Alright, Old Yuan, just say a little less."
"You may not be tired, but we're tired of listening."
Liu Qingyun, who had been listening for a while, understood everything upon seeing Qiu Xi's expression.
Let alone the girl, even he, who knew the old man's background thoroughly, felt that the old man's mind was a bit off today...
He couldn't even stand watching him grin foolishly like this!
"Ahem!" Yuan Qing, realizing he was being too much, coughed to cover it up.
"It's nothing!"
"Xiao Xi, you can go back for now, and come back in a couple of days."
Qiu Xi nodded, "Okay."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Xi happily began packing her things.
She was no longer the naive girl who had first arrived here; she felt her own skin had become much thicker...
Although she had felt uncomfortable at first, after using it, she had to admit it was incredibly effective!
So, as Qiu Xi walked out with her small backpack, her lips were curved upwards, and her mood was exceptionally pleasant!
Meanwhile, in the office, after watching Qiu Xi leave, Yuan Qing straightened his thoughts and immediately took action!
He directly made a call to his Big Brother Ding.
It only took about 5 minutes, and the call ended.
Then, Liu Qingyun, who was across the office, watched him freeze after the phone call, remaining silent for about 5 minutes.
"Old Yuan, what are you doing?" He looked like he was in deep meditation.
After watching for a while, Liu Qingyun simply walked over.
"Old... Liu, help me up..."
"You look perfectly fine!" Although his tone was complaining, Liu Qingyun still reached out a hand.
*Gulp gulp gulp~*
After sitting down, Yuan Qing didn't say a word, just kept drinking water.
"Hoo!"
"Old Liu!"
"Do you know who that girl Xiao Xi's master is!"
Yuan Qing said this, deliberately lowering his voice.
Liu Qingyun didn't react much at first and casually replied, "Who?"
He had heard about a master before, but he hadn't thought much about it.
"It's Du Bin, Old Du!"
"Oh, Du Bin then..."
"Yeah! Old Du?!! Are you sure?"
Liu Qingyun, who had been completely normal until then, sat down abruptly, clutching the chair beside him, after he finally registered the name.
Who was Du Bin!
The grand figure in their eyes!
They had only met him when they were young; so many years had passed since then!
Hearing his name again after so long, it was naturally shocking...
Even though they casually called Ding Yujing "Big Brother," they were actually from a younger generation.
It was just that they weren't from the same sect, which was why they addressed him as "Big Brother."
When they first met Big Brother Ding, Du Bin was no longer active in their circles.
What they knew wasn't from written records, but from what they had heard from various sources.
So, hearing this news so abruptly, it was impossible not to be shocked.
Yuan Qing looked at his phone, drank a few more gulps of water, and then said to Liu Qingyun, "Confirmed! I just spoke with Big Brother Ding on the phone, and that's what he told me."
"I haven't even recovered from the shock myself..."
"And here I was thinking of luring that girl away..."
Now, it was probably hopeless.
Liu Qingyun was silent for a good while, then patted Yuan Qing's shoulder, "Alright, let's just leave this for now."
"After all, we've taught a student alongside a grand figure..."
"There's no other way besides this..."
Thinking back, Big Brother Ding's youngest disciple was already in his thirties.
Unexpectedly, there was someone this young in this generation...
Sigh~
Life truly is unpredictable!
He would keep this news to himself and see everyone else's reaction later!