The atmosphere around everyone has been strange lately. This is what Mei Qing recently concluded. Chu Quanyi has been very happy lately. Unusually happy, but she's probably been so engrossed in her research that she hasn't realized what's going on.

If it were just one person acting strangely, that would be one thing. But Xi Dai was acting very strangely too. Xi Xinxin was acting just as usual, but their faces had a hint of… flattery, yes! Flattery.

It's like being in the state of pursuing a partner. Wait, the state of pursuing a partner?

As soon as Xi Xinxin entered the laboratory, she saw Mei Qing looking very anxious, muttering to herself something like "Impossible, impossible."

"What's wrong? Have you hit a roadblock? Quan Yi has something to do today. Cha Cha won't be here until the weekend. I can teach you." Xi Xinxin packed up her reagents and took off her gloves to come over to Mei Qing.

Mei Qing frantically rummaged through a large pile of papers, quickly picking out a question: "I don't quite understand this one yet."

Xi Xinxin moved a chair to the side, sat down, and picked up a piece of paper. She started typing on the computer: "Actually, this requires modeling to see clearly. Did Quan Yi teach you how to do it?"

Mei Qing shook her head.

"Xinxin's Mom's Class is in session. Your child's cough just won't go away. It's probably... cough cough. Seriously though."

Xi Xinxin began explaining the steps. Mei Qing also put aside her previous distractions and started learning.

They're now in the late stages of their junior year. They're getting busier and busier; Mei Qing barely has time to study before their next class at school starts. The constant shuttling between the shop and school is exhausting.

But there's no need to move the computers and other equipment back to the dorm. So Xi Xinxin and Chu Quanyi decided to give them a break, and they can come back to study when they're still interested.

"Isn't the following year an internship? I'm planning to open my own studio and go back to my old profession." Chu Quanyi snapped his fingers: "I'll open it near your shop."

"Where's your money, including the equipment?" Xi Xinxin knew that the assistant outside wouldn't be able to create this, unlike before when she could just conjure up a large laboratory out of thin air.

Chu Quanyi confidently uttered three words: "Give it to me."

Xi Xinxin punched her directly: "Do you really think I have money growing on trees? Think about it, if you hadn't been so stingy before, causing the system to give me so little every month, would I be broke?"

Faced with Xi Xinxin's questioning, Chu Quanyi remained neither humble nor arrogant: "After we get out, I'll transfer 200,000 yuan to your card. This isn't virtual currency anymore."

"Are you really willing to do that?" Xi Xinxin asked suspiciously.

Chu Quanyi patted his chest and declared, "Your money is my money. My money is your money. Giving money to my wife is only natural!"

"Haven't I said yes yet...?"

"Did you agree to Xi Dai's request?"

No.

"What's the difference between that and agreeing to it?"

"?"

However, in the end, Xi Xinxin still gave Chu Quanyi some money, because her current earnings were more than enough. After leaving Chu Quanyi's dormitory, Xi Xinxin wanted to go downstairs to pick up a package. It was sent to her by Mu Xue. She didn't know what it was.

I bumped into Xi Dai right at the gate. Xi Dai has been in a very shy phase these past few days. She was fine for the first few days after I confessed to her, but then it was as if she suddenly realized what she had done, and she didn't dare to look Xi Xinxin in the eye.

Mei Qing was with her, and Mei Qing also felt something was strange. She told Xi Xinxin to go upstairs first, and on the way up, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "What's wrong? What happened between you and Xinxin? You were fine just a few days ago."

Xi Dai covered her face: "I didn't actually confess to her. I didn't just realize I was embarrassed now, so don't make wild guesses."

Mei Qing: "..." This is quite easy to guess.

Somewhat shocked, but not too late, Mei Qing now realized why things had turned out this way. It turned out that Chu Quanyi and Xi Dai had already made their moves first, but it seemed that Xi Xinxin hadn't accepted anyone yet. This meant that both of them were still in the pursuit stage.

The package wasn't very big, so Xi Xinxin opened it downstairs for convenience and threw the box into the large trash can. Inside was a music box. The design was exquisite, featuring a snow scene. When the lever next to it was turned, the snow scene inside the cubes would dance.

It looks quite nice.

When Mei Qing saw Xi Xinxin return with a music box in her hand, she instinctively assumed it was a gift from Xi Dai or Chu Quanyi. She could only probe indirectly: "Xinxin, do you think this gift is acceptable?" She wanted to know Xi Xinxin's attitude, perhaps she had already decided who to accept.

"Oh? Of course I can accept it. Why can't I?" Mu Xue gave me a thank-you gift, and she also brought so many nice things for my parents. It seems I'll have to reciprocate next time.

Mei Qing was struck dumb: "So you've already decided on a return gift?" Who was she going to choose to give a return gift to?

Xi Xinxin was surprised that Mei Qing knew she was going to return the favor: "Yes, of course I have to return the favor. Otherwise, I'd feel bad if she kept giving me gifts."

Barely managing to steady herself against the chair beside her, Mei Qing made up her mind: "Xin Xin, could you come outside for a moment?"

Xi Xinxin put the music box away: "Of course, is there anything I can help you with?"

The two arrived at the stairwell, where few people were passing by. Mei Qing took a deep breath: "It might be a little late. But I know that if I don't speak up now, I might never have another chance. Xin Xin, I have feelings for you too."

Xi Xinxin was taken aback for a moment, then smiled: "I know. I also have a very good friendship with you."

"No, that's what I meant. It's the same. Like Xi Dai. I want to be with you. To have your feelings all to myself." Mei Qing carefully observed Xi Xinxin's reaction, not wanting to miss a single detail.

Xi Xinxin: "..."

The silence between the two was deafening.

Mei Qing mustered her courage: "I know you might choose one of them now, but I also want to try. I will be good to you too."

Xi Xinxin didn't understand. Where did this rumor come from that she had chosen one of them?

“I don’t want to put you in a difficult position. I will do better. Please choose again. Okay?” Mei Qing waited for Xi Xinxin’s answer.

But Xi Xinxin's current thought was whether she should skip a grade and leave school right now. She paused for a moment. Faced with Mei Qing's serious face, she didn't know how to answer for a moment, and could only nod and say "Mmm".

After Mei Qing walked away with a smile, Xi Xinxin opened her phone and started posting anonymously: "What should I do if two out of four people in my dorm confess their feelings to me?"

The first comment was quickly generated: First, let's find out why the other person didn't confess to you.

Xi Xinxin turned off her phone and complained that there wasn't a single good solution. So Xi Xinxin went to Sasha.

Sasha's club has been very active lately, so it's easy to spend time alone with her. Xi Xinxin and Sasha found a pavilion to sit in: "Sasha, our dorm is doomed."

Sasha exclaimed in shock: "We were caught using prohibited electrical appliances?"

"No!" Xi Xinxin opened her anonymous submission and first comment and showed them to Sasha. Sasha couldn't stop laughing after reading them.

"Oh my, I really didn't expect that. I thought they would have to wait many years." Sasha laughed so hard she pounded the chair.

Xi Xinxin's face twitched slightly: "You mean you figured it out a long time ago?"

"I have no experience in this area, just follow your heart." Sasha could only pat Xi Xinxin's shoulder reassuringly, but couldn't help laughing: "But shouldn't you be more careful about the people around you?"

"Why is this happening? Do you think there's something I need to change?" Xi Xinxin asked for help.

Sasha stopped laughing and started thinking: "How about this, why don't you change your style? Maybe they won't like it then."

"Change to a different style?" Xi Xinxin thought it was a good idea.

After discussing for a while, the two finally settled on a style and began to implement it. Xi Xinxin immediately started tinkering with it.

It was almost time for dormitory checks that evening, and Mei Qing looked at the empty seat next to her with a worried expression: "Did Xin Xin say she was staying at the hotel today? Why hasn't she come back yet?"

Xi Dai said she didn't know. She hadn't said anything. Sasha, however, wasn't in a hurry. She opened a bag of chocolates and started dividing them up: "Don't worry, they'll definitely be back before the investigation."

Just as Sasha had said, the door opened after a while.

Both of them froze, but Sasha burst into laughter again. Before her stood Xi Xinxin, her long hair tied into a bun. Her left sleeve was rolled up, revealing a flower tattoo, though it was clearly a temporary tattoo.

The right pant leg was rolled up and covered in temporary tattoos. He wore an earring. Even his makeup was changed. He looked incredibly cool. He had many rings on his hands.

High EQ: So cool, so handsome, so dazzling

Low emotional intelligence: a naive young woman, a socialite.

Xi Xinxin seemed quite satisfied and strode to her seat: "Why are you two still staring at me? What's so interesting?"

His tone was also very unfriendly.

Without saying a word, Xi Dai pulled Xi Xinxin into the bathroom.

"Huh? What's Dai Dai doing?"

I turned on the tap and rinsed the temporary tattoos completely: "Don't use these, they're not good for your skin."

Mei Qing also took out a lot of small rings from the drawer: "Xinxin, why didn't you say you liked them earlier? I have a lot of pretty rings here, do you want them?"

The hair tie came loose. Long hair fell down.

Sasha didn't want to look at the scene in front of her anymore. They really... loved it.

It's obvious the plan to change the style was a complete failure. Sasha stroked her chin: "Why don't you just give in to the three of them?"

Xi Xinxin sighed: "Fine, there can't be anyone else besides the three of them, can there?"

Sasha suddenly fell silent. She remembered that some of the other students were at other schools.

Xi Xinxin was planning to choose something as a return gift for Mu Xue. She also wanted to find out what her preferences were best.

Taking advantage of her free time over the weekend, she went to Mu Xue's rented apartment. Zhou Zhou and Mu Xiaoxue happened to be there today. Zhou Zhou was with Xi Xinxin, as she had also made plans to hang out with Xiaoxue.

Mu Xiaoxue opened the door: "Zhouzhou! And Sister Xinxin too!"

Xi Xinxin bought two servings of fruit salad for the two of them. She changed into slippers and went into the living room, looking around: "Where's your sister?"

Mu Xiaoxue said, "She's been working overtime on weekends lately. She wants to get promoted quickly."

"So what do you and your sister like? I feel bad that your sister has been sending gifts to my parents and me lately. What do you like?"

Mu Xiaoxue thought for a moment and said, "Can you treat us to a big meal tonight? Actually, I've wanted to have a big meal with Zhouzhou for a long time."

Xi Xinxin's eyes lit up. She liked people who didn't dawdle or procrastinate, and readily agreed, "Okay. You guys have fun. I'll book the restaurant. We'll go eat together when your sister comes back tonight."

"Yay!" the two cheered.

Xi Xinxin opened her phone and looked at the restaurants. Speaking of restaurants, the Xi family owns several five-star restaurants. They're said to have excellent food.

After booking the private room, Xi Xinxin found the remote control in the living room and started watching TV.

It was six o'clock. A hurried voice came from outside the door: "Sorry, Xiaoxue. I'm a little late today. Shall I cook you some noodles, or should we eat out?"

Mu Xue had just changed into slippers when she looked up and saw Xi Xinxin smiling at her.

"Hi everyone. I'm treating you to dinner today. Xiaoxue, your sister's back. Let's go, let's go. Do you want to change into something comfortable?" Xi Xinxin waved the keys in her hand, indicating that she would drive there.

"I couldn't possibly refuse." Mu Xue was about to refuse when she met Xiao Xue's big, watery eyes and took her words back: "Okay. Let's go. We won't change our clothes."

Xi Xinxin got into the car and asked, "What dishes would you like to eat? Don't be shy, order whatever you like."

Mu Xue fastened her seatbelt: "Thank you very much, but don't spoil Xiao Xue too much."

"She's a high school student. And she's about to take the college entrance exam, so let her relax a bit."

Mu Xue leaned back in her chair and rubbed her temples, then relented: "Alright. But you two have to be obedient."

They quickly arrived at the private room. The group ordered food and began chatting. Mu Xue checked her bank account balance. She wanted to go out and pay, but Xi Xinxin noticed.

Xi Xinxin stopped her: "If you go and pay the money like this, then I'll become a person who breaks their word."

Mu Xiaoxue also heard this and chimed in, "That's right. What's wrong with you relaxing for one night, sister?"

Mu Xue had a strange feeling. She had become that very stern figure. Xi Xinxin, on the other hand, let the child's mother have her way, it seemed she had been working too hard lately: "Okay. Then I'll start eating too."

Actually, there was still a lot of food left over. Everyone asked the waiter to pack it up.

As I came out, a few people were just about to enter the hotel. Seeing the food they were carrying, I gave a sarcastic smile: "That's how poor people are. They can't afford it but insist on coming. And they even take the leftovers home."

Mu Xue frowned, wanting to confront her, but Xi Xinxin pulled her back again. Then she ran to the front desk and said something to them.

The group of people who had just spoken rudely came out with dark faces and were still shouting at the door.

"Why can't we go in? We made an appointment."

"That's right! That's too much!"

The receptionist was very polite: "I'm sorry, you customers have been blacklisted. You are not allowed to enter any hotels under our group."

Just as those people were about to start cursing, Xi Xinxin walked past the group who were being blocked from entering the hotel. She went in and came out repeatedly. Then, holding her takeout food, she looked at them in surprise: "My God. How come some people can't even get in? Are they not even allowed to take their food? Hahahahahahahahaha."

She laughed like a vicious female supporting character.

Seeing those men gritting their teeth, Xi Xinxin drove away satisfied.

Zhou Zhou and Mu Xiaoxue, who were in the back seat, applauded Xi Xinxin the whole time.