Soon after the New Year, it was time for Zongjia to start school.

Dafu and Zhong Yuan were both busy, while Li Guizhi and Jiang Xiaoli came to see them off at the airport.

Jiang Xiaoli muttered to herself, "Go back and tidy up the house. I'm going to inspect it in a while!"

Zong Jia had lost count of how many times he had agreed, “Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you get everything sorted out.”

Li Guizhi, who was listening from the side, was getting a little impatient. She called to Zong Jiayu, "Xiao Zong, hurry up and go through security. I'm taking Xiaoli home."

After saying that, she dragged away her daughter, who was still trying to nag.

Jiang Xiaoli could only shrug. "Mom, why didn't you remind your godson to be careful and take good care of himself?"

Li Guizhi glanced at her and said, "Xiao Zong knows what he's doing. I'm afraid you'll drive him crazy in a bit!"

Hmph, you're annoyed by her, aren't you? She's unilaterally decided to break off all ties with Comrade Xiao Zong for five minutes!

...

Soon, Jiang Xiaoli started school, but on her first day, she received bad news.

Ms. Liu told her and Xu Xing with great disappointment, "The location and time of this year's International Physics Olympiad have just been announced. It will be held in Canberra, Australia, but the time coincides with the college entrance examination."

Jiang Xiaoli was mentally prepared for this, but she was still somewhat disappointed when she received the definite news.

She looked at Xu Xing and said, "You don't need to take the college entrance exam if you accept the guaranteed admission. Prepare well, you still have time."

Xu Xing hesitated for two minutes, then nodded in agreement, "Okay."

On February 25th, Chen Zhe and Teacher Liu went to the airport to see him off.

Chen smiled and said to them, "I never thought I could bring such outstanding students as you two. I am truly proud of you!"

Teacher Liu patted Xu Xing on the shoulder, "I know you're interested in math, but since you have this opportunity, you must seize it, okay?"

Xu Xing nodded seriously, "Teacher Liu, don't worry, I will do my best to get a spot on the national team."

The two teachers left after talking with the children, leaving the time for the children's families.

Xu Xing's mother was a gentle and intellectual woman, and she was chatting happily with Li Guizhi.

“I wanted to get to know you during the parent-teacher conference. My son Xiaoxing has changed a lot since he started high school. He used to dislike going out, but now he has been running regularly for over a year, all thanks to your daughter.”

Li Guizhi responded with a smile, "I often hear Xiaoli mention Xu Xing. I think it's great that they're making progress together."

Jiang Xiaoli moved closer to the two mothers and asked, "Are you talking about us?"

Xu Xing's mother looked at her with a smile, "Xiao Li, you know my Xu Xing isn't very good at interpersonal relationships. Could you please help him out when he goes to Kyoto?"

She nodded. "Auntie, I have this bag!"

Xu Xing was a little embarrassed, so he pulled his mother aside to talk.

It was almost time, so Li Guizhi boarded the plane with her two children.

Zong Jia arrived at the airport early to pick them up, and then drove the three of them to eat hot pot.

On the way, Jiang Xiaoli touched the leather seats of the Mercedes-Benz and said, "Comrade Xiao Zong, you've gone to great lengths, buying such a nice car."

Zong Jia looked at her and replied with a smile, "It's the same principle as respecting a person before respecting their clothes. Nowadays, many people will judge you based on the quality of your car first before deciding how to talk to you."

She nodded; of course she knew that. "So, you're in business now?"

Zong Jia nodded. "I'll tell you when you have some free time."

When they arrived at the hot pot restaurant, Xu Xing was a little reserved.

Zong Jia greeted him with a smile, "We've met a few times already, so make yourself at home and order whatever you like."

Jiang Xiaoli waved her hand and said, "That's right, there's no need to save him money. Haven't you seen his car? It's super luxurious!"

Li Guizhi smiled and poured Xu Xing some plum juice. "Yes, Xu Xing, I'm in Kyoto. If you encounter any problems during your training camp, just let us know."

Xu Xing nodded shyly, "Okay, thank you, Auntie."

After finishing their meal, they took Xu Xing to the training center and settled him in before leaving.

Li Guizhi asked, "Xiao Li, aren't you going to complete the registration procedures and report for duty today?"

Jiang Xiaoli waved her hand, "The training camp is closed. After reporting, I need to ask for leave to come out. I'll come again tomorrow."

Zong Jia drove the two directly to the newly renovated house.

As soon as she entered the house, Li Guizhi exclaimed, "Wow, this house is decorated very well!"

Jiang Xiaoli nodded in satisfaction, "Give Comrade Xiao Zong a credit!"

Zong Jia prepared all the daily necessities in advance, just like Li Guizhi had arranged for him to live in the "Champs-Élysées" house.

After they had looked around the room, Zong Jiayu said, "Godmother is staying here, so I'll take you around the neighborhood."

The neighborhood has a full range of amenities, including supermarkets, farmers' markets, and shopping malls.

The three of them strolled around all afternoon and bought a bunch of ingredients.

That evening, Li Guizhi prepared a table full of her signature dishes. "Xiao Zong hasn't had my cooking for half a month. Come and try some."

Jiang Xiaoli asked curiously, "Do you usually eat in the cafeteria? How's the food at your school?"

Zong Jia nodded, "Basically, we eat in the school cafeteria. The food is okay, and the prices are very cheap."

Li Guizhi kept putting food on their plates, saying, "Now that I'm here, I'll go home for meals whenever I have time!"

Jiang Xiaoli blinked her eyes, "I wonder what the food is like at the training camp, Mom, you've spoiled me so much!"

"Haha," Li Guizhi said with a laugh, "You little glutton, you love to eat and you blame me for spoiling you?"

Zong Jiayu suggested, "Once you start training, I'll bring your godmother to visit you. If the food isn't good, we'll bring you meals."

Her thoughts immediately wandered, "Haha, this scene looks like a prison visit!"

Li Guizhi smacked her on the head with a chopstick, "You never know how to keep your mouth shut!"

Although Zong Jia didn't say anything, his face showed disapproval.

She immediately slid to her knees and raised the white flag, crying, "I was wrong! I was wrong!"

...

After staying at home for only one day, Jiang Xiaoli packed her things and went to the training center to report for duty.

This time, I'm staying in the school dormitory, where there are bunk beds.

However, there are few girls in the dormitories, with only 4 people assigned to each dormitory, and each person can sleep on the lower bunk.

Jiang Xiaoli was the last to arrive at her dormitory. As soon as she pushed open the door, she heard a familiar voice calling her name.

It is Wu Cui.

Wu Cui warmly accepted her luggage. "Our train tickets in Shanghai were in a hurry before the New Year, and I didn't even have time to say goodbye to you. I was so happy to see you were my roommate yesterday!"