The new semester hasn't been too busy yet. Xi Xinxin suggested that everyone find some hobbies they enjoy.

The four of them had some free time late at night, so they started discussing what they liked in their dorm room.

Sasha started the conversation: "I've recently taken a liking to plaster dolls, shall we go check them out tomorrow? They also make ceramics there, and some couples even go there specifically to have sterling silver rings made."

Xi Xinxin agreed.

The four of them then asked Chu Quanyi if she wanted to set off with them.

Chu Quanyi, dressed in pajamas, held a bowl of noodles in her hands and chewed lazily: "I'm not going. It's not really my thing."

Xi Dai expressed her regret: "Indeed. Making a custom ring takes a lot of time. It doesn't seem to be suitable for you, Chu Quanyi."

"What!" Chu Quanyi exclaimed, "Of course I'll go! Oh, you guys don't know. I love these kinds of activities with everyone the most."

For convenience, Xi Xinxin drove there the next day. This was bought by Xi's mother to make it easier for Xi Xinxin and the others to travel. During the holiday, they all took driving tests.

They parked the car where Sasha had indicated and then got out.

Their first activity was drawing plaster dolls. Chu Quanyi got excited: "Xinxin, let's choose the same ones. Let's see who draws the best and everyone can judge! Let's have a competition!"

"challenge accepted."

Both of them chose Hello Kitty and have already started looking up pictures and drawing them.

There was nothing they could do about the two. Xi Dai and the others also chose to paint.

Xi Xinxin was inspired by Yu Shuwen when designing the store. She had already sketched out a specific coloring plan in her mind.

They also designed many small ornaments to apply to this plaster doll.

Everyone was quiet, focused on their own work. Sasha finished first: "Look! What do you think!"

Several people who looked at it said it was very good. Sasha then looked at the other people's work with satisfaction.

Because it was a competition, there was a time limit. Sasha finished first and then stood next to her to keep watch.

As the countdown began, she started counting down too: "Time's up!"

Chu Quanyi and Xi Xinxin finished at the same time. The judges were Xi Dai, Sha Sha, and Mei Qing.

Chu Quanyi's painting uses a unified color scheme, resulting in a very proper Hello Kitty. Xi Xinxin, on the other hand, adds different colors and includes many details that make it memorable at first glance.

All three of them chose Xi Xinxin.

Xi Xinxin won a great victory!

"Ha! Don't think that's all!" Chu Quanyi said, "Let's have a pottery competition! Let's see who makes the better one!"

Simple coloring cannot be compared to ceramic art. You need to be careful in making corrections, and then add color later.

It was obvious. Among them, Xi Xinxin was the fastest to master it. Chu Quanyi sat crookedly on the small chair: "No need. This is too difficult."

She said it wasn't necessary. But she kept doing it anyway.

Mei Qing had lost her dejected attitude from yesterday and gradually became engrossed in playing.

The group watched as their creations were thrown into the fire. They then began to chat idly.

"If we're getting the rings made later, we can engrave your names on them. What would you like to have engraved on them?" Sasha asked casually.

The other three unconsciously turned their gazes towards Xi Xinxin. Xi Xinxin thought they were waiting for her answer. She also thought about it for a moment.

"Actually, I don't want to fight. I was planning to go and take a look, since I don't wear rings much." Xi Xinxin noticed the three people's somewhat disappointed expressions. Was she a spoilsport?

"What would you like to have engraved on it?"

The three of them coughed in unison again.

Sasha just thinks this is about relationships. She wishes them success.

Xi Xinxin changed her plans at the last minute. While she was drawing plaster dolls, she became very interested in the carved wood nearby and wanted to try it herself.

The men were actually hoping she wouldn't see what was on the ring they had carved.

Xi Xinxin stayed in the same spot by herself. She asked the person next to her, "Hello. How should I start this?"

"Watch closely, little girl! I'll demonstrate for you."

First, I drew a rough outline, and then I started working on the edges.

The instructor next to her looked young but was quite outgoing: "Little girl, do you want to carve your pet cat? What's its name?"

"Honey."

The man paused for a moment, then said somewhat embarrassedly, "You're being a bit too direct, aren't you, young lady? Actually, I've never been in a relationship before. But this is the first time I've encountered someone so direct. I don't have that kind of idea right now. But if you'd like to give it a try, that's fine too. However, I might not be quick to fall in love. I think you prefer this kind of pace in a relationship. Actually, it's best if we get to know each other better first."

Xi Xinxin tilted her head, puzzled: "My cat's name is Darling."

The man fell silent. He got up and went to another employee: "I'm starting to wonder if I want to live in this world anymore."

staff:"?"

After calming myself down, I started teaching the carving steps.

Unsurprisingly, the first carving was a complete failure. But Xi Xinxin couldn't bear to throw it away. The staff member comforted her, saying, "Actually, many customers fail several times."

Xi Xinxin picked up the second piece of wood. Having learned from her previous experience, she quickly sketched out the shape. Then, Xi Xinxin began to work.

The staff were somewhat astonished by her learning ability. Because the second carving was flawless, and the cat's design was simple. Xi Xinxin finished it very quickly.

After finishing the coloring and paying, Xi Xinxin took her beloved kitten to find Xi Dai and the others.

The others over there seemed to be almost done as well. Everyone's rings were put in boxes. Sasha put hers on right away, took a picture, and sent it to her parents to ask how it went.

"Let's go. We still have class. We can still make it if we go back now."

Xi Dai drove the car back. Xi Xinxin and Mei Qing sat in the back seat. Mei Qing seemed hesitant.

Finally, Xi Dai reminded her, "Didn't you have something you wanted to give to Xi Xinxin?"

Xi Xinxin looked at Mei Qing. Mei Qing took out the ring from her pocket: "Xinxin, it might not look very nice. I wanted to give it to you."

Xi Xinxin knew that the ring had two plum blossoms in the center. This might symbolize Mei Qing herself.

Xi Xinxin carefully took the ring and asked, "But getting this done must be quite expensive. Why don't you keep it for yourself?"

Mei Qing shook her head: "I know this trip was actually for me. But I also wanted to tell Xin Xin that I'm becoming a better person. I won't always be the one hiding behind you. Accept her. Consider it an acceptance of my feelings, okay?"

Actually, when they were making the rings, Xi Dai and Chu Quanyi both made rings without any engravings. Xi Dai said that this opportunity was given to her by Xi Xinxin.

Mei Qing is truly grateful for meeting so many wonderful friends, including Xi Xinxin.

Xi Xinxin accepted the ring and put it on: "Look. When I see it, I think of you."

Mei Qing almost burst into tears and threw herself into Xi Xinxin's arms.

Xi Dai, who was still driving, smiled with some relief.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Chu Quanyi sighed. How could anyone possibly give way to their love rival?!

Xi Xinxin gently stroked Mei Qing's back: "I really watched you grow up."

Mei Qing shuddered. Xi Xinxin thought she was moved again and patted her on the shoulder.

Chu Quanyi suddenly felt that it was reasonable to let her have this one chance, because Xi Xinxin's mind was simply not capable of thinking about love!

The lab rats in the basement were getting restless. A few even tried to escape, but Xi Xinxin caught them all. She observed them carefully for several days. All the lab rats were very healthy. Meanwhile, a whole bunch of documents arrived from the real world.

Because of the time difference, the documents sent were things that Xi Xinxin no longer needed to pay attention to.

However, there was one document that bothered her greatly. This document, which was supposed to be sent to Chu Quanyi, was received by her instead.

The story describes how the activities in this space gradually stabilize and become more and more like the development pattern of the real world. Before long, time will no longer be adjustable; it will become the same as time in the real world.

Their latest discussion revolves around whether the life forms depicted within that space can come into the real world.

This kind of question would put Chu Quanyi in a very difficult position, as Xi Xinxin knew. Those old men wouldn't allow a character to simply exist in a novel. If he were to actually appear, it would be better to create a more intelligent character.

But experiments require too many conditions. What Xi Xinxin was even more curious about was how Chu Quanyi would respond to this report.

So Xi Xinxin used a little trick.

"System. Block your supervisor's email. Let me see."

(How dare you! This is the boss's stuff. How dare you peek at it!)

"Then I'll tear you apart when I get out."

(Dear host. Interception successful. Would you like to view?)

"Check"

Xi Xinxin opened the email. The few words made her realize that it was indeed a response Chu Quanyi could make.

Get lost! Who else knows this skill besides me? I've given you so many good things and you're still not satisfied? Wait until I get out, I'll be the manager and fire you!

"System... don't block it from spreading."

(Okay, host)

Never mind. She should focus on her vaccine business instead.

As Xi Xinxin walked out of the lab, she saw a guest: Ji Tiantian.

Ji Tiantian probably doesn't know this shop belongs to Xi Xinxin. Otherwise, she wouldn't have come here.

Xi Xinxin stepped forward: "Hello, didn't my staff serve you? Do you need any help?"

Ji Tiantian was so frightened that she kept backing away, but she was not giving up: "Since you can help Mei Qing get rid of me, then you can also help me get rid of the people who bully me. Help me."

Just when Ji Tiantian thought Xi Xinxin wouldn't agree, she agreed: "Of course! I'll provide a method."

Ji Tiantian couldn't wait: "What method? Tell me quickly."

"Just treat Mei Qing the same way you treat her."

Ji Tiantian was on the verge of collapse: "Please. I know you. All the girls say you're kind. You'll definitely help me, right? You know that. I simply can't do that kind of thing."

In the past, Xi Xinxin would have helped. Xi Xinxin took a few steps back: "You can't do it? Why don't you think about Mei Qing before? In the end, isn't the reason you're being bullied at your current school because people know about your previous bullying incident?"

Ji Tiantian fell silent. The tables had finally turned, and it was her turn.