The second performance has concluded, and the next thing to be recorded is the second ranking, as well as rehearsals for the third performance.

Shi Xi originally wanted to learn the stage she was going to help out on in advance, but the production team disagreed.

"We need to wait until all the other senior students arrive so we can study together; that's fair," the director said matter-of-factly.

Shi Xi: ...

Meanwhile, Haicheng University started its semester.

In the later stages of "Star Selection Idol," the focus shifted to filming the trainees' daily lives. Therefore, when Shi Xi asked for leave, the director readily agreed, only asking her to remember to return before the third performance rehearsal.

Shi Xi boarded the plane bound for Haicheng, sighing repeatedly.

It's time to go to school.

Han Chuan sat down next to Shi Xi and said, "We're going to school to register this morning, and then to Jiangcheng to take costume photos this afternoon. Filming for 'Tang Sword Nine Links' starts tomorrow."

Shi Xi put on her eye mask. "Okay, I'm going to sleep for a while."

Just thinking about this tight schedule made her sleepy.

Upon arriving at Haicheng University, Shi Xi successfully registered and breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing her class schedule.

She didn't have many classes in her first year, so she had plenty of time to film.

After the report, Shi Xi thought about it and then went to pay a visit to Principal Du Heng.

Haicheng University had just started the new semester, and everyone was extremely busy. However, when Shi Xi arrived at the principal's office, she found Principal Du leisurely drinking tea.

"Hello, Principal Du~" Shi Xi greeted with a smile as she knocked on the door and entered.

"It's Shi Xi. Has she gone to register yet?" Principal Du had a good memory; he had met Shi Xi once before and remembered her.

Another reason is that Shi Xi is somewhat famous, and her hair is pink.

Principal Du couldn't help but look at Shi Xi's hair, suppressing his urge to be a teacher.

It's just a young person dyeing their hair, nothing serious.

Shi Xi peeked in, her eyes crinkling with a smile, and said, "I've already gone to report for duty. I came here specifically to see you and to bring you something."

Principal Du chuckled and said, "You're here, why did you bring anything?"

Shi Xi said with a grin, "I can't come empty-handed!"

As she spoke, Shi Xi took a bar of Yakult out of her bag and placed it on the table.

Principal Du: ...

One pack of Yakult, five bottles in total.

Principal Du remained silent.

Although he was an upright and honest principal, when his academically accomplished students came to visit him, they would bring either tea or fine wine.

Even twenty years ago, people knew to bring some eggs.

Why would Shi Xi send a box of Yakult?

Although delivering milk is indeed a common practice when visiting relatives and friends—

Giving away a whole box of Yakult is outrageous!

Shi Xi casually opened the Yakult and said, "This tastes great with tea! Principal Du, would you like to try some?"

Principal Du clutched his chest. "No need to try it. I don't like sweet drinks."

Shi Xi: "I bought the sugar-free one."

Principal Du: ...

Shi Xi was already self-sufficient. She took a cup, poured herself half a cup of tea, and then poured herself a bottle of Yakult.

Okay, there was a whole bar of Yakult, now there are only four bottles left.

Shi Xi also poured Principal Du a drink, her eyes shining, "Try it! It's really good!"

Unable to refuse such hospitality, Principal Du had no choice but to accept it and take a bite.

Huh?

Take another sip.

oops?

One more bite.

It's really good!

Shi Xi smiled and said, "Is it delicious?"

Principal Du coughed and put down his teacup. "You came to see me because of something?"

He who takes a bribe is bound to do his bidding; he who eats another's food is obligated to do his bidding.

Principal Du, holding a high position, is well aware of this truth.

Shi Xi's big eyes crinkled slightly as she said, "I really just came to see the principal!"

Principal Du was both skeptical and somewhat convinced.

After all, no one would ask him for a favor by bringing four bottles of Yakult.