"Knock knock".

There was a knock on the office door, and Deborah walked in.

"Sorry, I'm a little late."

Dai Bai greeted Yuan Ling and Xiao He respectively.

Xiao He then stood up as well and took the initiative to invite, "Come on, Lao Yuan, it's lunchtime. Let's go out for a meal. Dai Bai and I will treat you!"

Yuan Ling glanced at his watch and then shook his head: "Never mind, you two go ahead, I'll eat at the cafeteria. I have class in the first period this afternoon."

"Oh dear, my class is at 2 PM, but I have time. I'll just sit by the door for a bit," Xiao He urged. "Come on, come on, I don't even know when I'll be able to go back again. I finally have some free time to come over—"

Yuan Ling thought for a moment, then nodded helplessly, "Alright, let's go."

So Yuanling went with his two students to a well-known restaurant near the school for a meal.

Because it was an old restaurant without private rooms, Xiao He was recognized by a college student while he was eating.

Fortunately, the three of them were only there to grab a bite to eat and chat casually, so they didn't stay for very long. They left after finishing their meal, without causing too much of a stir or attracting many more students to watch.

In the parking lot, Xiao He originally intended to give Yuan Ling some fruit, but Yuan Ling refused.

Xiao He could only regretfully give up.

Before leaving, Yuan Ling hesitated for a moment, then said to Xiao He, "Life does offer many choices, but I hope that when you decide to choose one path, you will not give up control over the other. I hope you have the courage to go all the way on one path, and the confidence to change paths at any time."

Xiao He was somewhat taken aback.

He seemed completely taken aback when Yuanling suddenly said such a thing to him.

But what followed was a bitter feeling rising in my heart.

The teacher didn't know why his student suddenly went into the entertainment industry. He just hoped that his student would have a smooth life in the future, be unafraid of any storms, and have a safe haven to retreat to.

This is what it means to be a good teacher.

Yuan Ling didn't have much to say, but simply raised his hand and patted Xiao He's shoulder before turning and walking towards the teaching building: "From now on, just talk on your phone if you need anything. You're a very busy person, and it's really inconvenient for you to come to the school so often. I'll reply when I see your message during class."

He then waved casually as he walked away.

Dai Bai, who was standing next to Yuan Ling, also walked forward. But halfway there, he suddenly turned back and clenched his fist at Xiao He to show his encouragement.

Xiao He stood there for a long time, then chuckled helplessly.

The friendships formed during university screenings may be few, but they are invaluable.

It's truly shameful that Teacher Yuan is still willing to help his already graduated student without expecting anything in return.

Xiao He shook his head, feeling deeply grateful for the helpful people he had met along the way. Finally, he turned around, drove off quietly from the school.

...

Xiao He's visit to his teacher at Shanghai University did not generate much discussion online, but with the guidance of professional teachers, Xiao He's studies progressed rapidly.

With a foundation in hacking skills, as long as he understands the principles of computer science and practices, he can master it in just a few days.

The special effects artist who came to teach Xiao He last fell into a long silence as he looked at the international award he had just won and then at Xiao He's "mecha vs. aliens" film, which he had crammed into over a week.

"Teacher, do you think my rendering is okay?"

"Teacher, this movement still feels a little off. Do we need to get it rigged with motion capture again?"

"Teacher, this seat of mine..."

"teacher……"

teacher:……

While receiving an award abroad, I unexpectedly discovered someone with such incredible talent that they could chop down trees. Now, the award in my hand feels cold, as if it's about to fly away. What do you think is going on?

Teacher: "Xiao Xiao, I think you've successfully graduated. I don't have anything else to teach you, so let's keep in touch less in the future."