The bus was completely quiet, with only the rumble of the car engine filling the space.

Everyone could tell that Han Li was mocking Jiang Mianmian.

Jiang Mianmian remained silent, her small hands twisting the hem of her clothes tightly, clenching them hard, and then slowly letting go.

Actually, she wasn't weak, nor was she unable to argue back.

Before she left, Huo Yu had told her that it was better to avoid trouble while out and about, and that any problems would pass.

"A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years." Huo Yu smiled gently at her then, "Tell me whoever offended you when you come back, and I will definitely help you get revenge!"

Jiang Mianmian took it as a joke.

However, she felt that what Huo Yu said earlier was correct.

When you're out and about, it's better to avoid trouble.

So she took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, looked out the window, and pretended not to hear.

However, Xu Xiaonuo, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but say, "Teacher Han, you're not right to say that."

Han Li raised an eyebrow, her voice changing: "What did you say?"

Xu Xiaonuo spoke frankly: "It's understandable that everyone is experiencing something new and exciting since it's their first time in Southeast Asia. Besides, what does taking photos have to do with whether you've seen the world or not? Happy things should be shared with people you like, right?"

"Teacher, is it because you don't have someone you like that you can't understand this feeling?"

"you……"

Han Li's face turned pale, and she glared at her angrily.

Although she is not young, she had very high standards for choosing a partner when she was young, which resulted in none of her relationships lasting; they all ended prematurely.

Her personal problems have been dragging on for so long without being resolved, and some of her classmates, annoyed by her, have given her countless nicknames behind her back.

Han Li was hit where it hurt and couldn't say a word.

It's not that she doesn't have someone she likes; it's that nobody likes her at all!

Jiang Mianmian sensed something was off and pulled Xu Xiaonuo to look at the scenery.

The other students on the bus started chatting, and the awkward silence was finally broken.

only……

Jiang Mianmian craned her neck and could vaguely see the back of Xia Zhi's head in the front row.

She felt a little disappointed.

It seems Huo Yu was right; all good things must come to an end. Some people, as time goes by, will drift apart.

After a short rest at the hotel, Jiang Mianmian's study abroad experience officially began.

That day was packed with activities, and by the time we got back to the hotel it was already past nine o'clock in the evening.

Jiang Mianmian remembered her promise to Huo Yu. After returning to her room and putting down her bag, she quickly grabbed her phone and ran into the yard.

The video call came in exactly one minute later.

Jiang Mianmian happily answered the call.

"Huo Yu!"

On the screen was a familiar smile, a face with sharp features, and a warmth that was uniquely hers in her deep eyes.

"Are you having a great first day in Southeast Asia?"

Jiang Mianmian paused for a moment.

She had intended to tell him everything that happened on the bus that day, but then she thought better of it and decided not to add to his worries, so she smiled and nodded.

"I'm so happy!"

"Oh," Huo Junyu replied casually.

This little girl probably doesn't know that the bus driver was sent by him.

Every move the female teacher made and every word she said reached his ears clearly in the first instant.

This debt cannot be settled so easily.

However, since the little girl didn't bring it up herself, he didn't ask.

"Mianmian," he smiled and said softly, "where did you visit today?"

Jiang Mianmian mentioned several place names, all of which were famous buildings, including Nanyang University.

"The style of these buildings is truly classic the more you look at them!" Jiang Mianmian said enthusiastically when talking about her major. "Each building is like a history book, with different characteristics from different periods. We should definitely study them carefully!"

"only……"

Huo Junyu frowned. "But what?"

Jiang Mianmian chuckled: "However, the essence of Nanyang architecture is in the Grand Palace! It's a pity that ordinary people like us can't go in. Although there are open areas in the Grand Palace, they are built specifically for tourists and are like a museum. There aren't any interesting buildings there."

"What, you want to enter the Grand Palace?"

Jiang Mianmian stuck out her tongue. "I was just thinking about it!"

Huo Junyu paused for a moment, "What if I said... I could help you fulfill this wish?"

"What?" She was taken aback.

Then, on the screen, the man smirked wickedly, "If I help you fulfill this wish, how will you repay me?"