"Cheng Guangxu, let me tell you, don't even think about fitting in. I've lived here for fifteen or sixteen years, and there are still some things I can't integrate into. Just do what you're supposed to do." Zhao Hao was staring very seriously at the other people in the room, giving them his most sincere advice.

"I know they all look down on us. Their tone of voice and their arrogant attitude are the best proof. Why should I bother to fawn over them? Besides, I'm here to learn, not to make friends."

They just didn't understand their purpose or their position.

"Wow, I didn't expect Cheng Guangxu to be so insightful. He spoke very well."

"Zhang Hongmei, I'm being serious, okay? Why are you dragging me into this again?"

"I'm complimenting you. Really."

Miao Xinyue and Zhao Yuetong sat to the side. The more they listened, the more frightened they became; everything they said was true. The boys were a little better off, but what about the girls? They were the ones who would suffer the most. Once something happened, it would be too late for regrets.

"Alright, everyone, go about your business. You'll find out tomorrow. There's no need for this speculation. You all focus on your studies. I'll go prepare rooms for Xinyue and the others," Wang Xinyi said with a smile, trying to dissuade them from arguing.

"Aunt Wang, let us help you tidy up. It's too much trouble for you."

"It's alright, there's still one last room. I'm just going to prepare bedding for you. You two can continue studying with them."

With his wife going to work, Zhao Tiancheng couldn't just stand by and watch, so he stood up and followed her out of the living room.

Miao Xinyue and the others looked at the five people studying a foreign language together and listened to their fluent conversation, feeling scared and ashamed.

Even with all that, they're still studying hard. But when I think about myself after going abroad, I always envy their food, their clothes, and how they can drive to and from school. It's just like Cheng Guangxu said. I've forgotten why I came here in the first place, and I haven't found my place.

The two exchanged a glance, quickly put aside their other thoughts, and devoted all their attention to learning the foreign language.

An hour and a half really flew by. Because something came up today, the computer discussion class only lasted an hour, and it was already 11 o'clock when it ended.

Miao Xinyue and Zhao Yuetong felt they had gained a lot, and if they could continue to study in this step-by-step manner, they would definitely make significant progress as well.

Both of them had an idea in mind. After a quick wash, they returned to their room and lay down on the comfortable bed. "Can we stay here?" Miao Xinyue asked Zhao Yuetong somewhat uncertainly.

"Whether it's okay or not, we'll find out by asking. It's always good to ask for help. If they agree, we can move in together, and we'll remember their kindness."

If they disagree, we can't complain. After all, we're not related, and it's already very kind of them to take care of us like this.

"Okay. I understand. I'll talk to Aunt Wang about it tomorrow morning."

“I think we should talk to Zhang Hongmei. Haven’t you noticed that everyone here revolves around Zhang Hongmei?”

Besides, Zhang Hongmei and I are alumni, so she's much easier to talk to.

"That's exactly right. What they were implying was that the house belonged to Zhang Hongmei. But what exactly is Zhang Hongmei's identity? All I know is that she was admitted from a lower-level position, and I didn't have much contact with her in the student council."

"No matter who she is, as long as she's good to us, why do you care so much? Haven't you noticed that Wang Minxia treats Zhang Hongmei very differently? Her tone is even ingratiating. I know that Wang Minxia works for the government."

"Okay. I understand. I'll ask Zhang Hongmei tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll go with you tomorrow. I don't care about anything else, as long as we can get back safely."

The two girls were genuinely frightened by what they had said that day. Their initial restlessness had vanished; they no longer cared about fitting in or gaining their approval. Now, all they wanted was to finish their studies safely and return home securely.

Zhang Hongmei returned to her room and entered her spatial dimension. Without even reading Zhang Shouyi's letter, she wrote him one first. She really couldn't praise the people he had sent this time. Did they not even know the capabilities of college students who hadn't yet graduated? She was truly disappointed.

Zhang Shouyi saw the letter immediately, frowned, and pulled out the list of people going abroad, looking at the resumes of those eight people.

In his reply to Zhang Hongmei, he apologized for his mistakes and told her not to let them distract her too much. He said, "A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit; you'll never know danger until you suffer a loss, and you'll never grow up until you've been foolish enough."

After tidying herself up, Zhang Hongmei read Zhang Shouyi's two letters. The first one was sarcastic, and the second one seemed to have just been written. She found it quite interesting. Indeed, one can't grow up without being silly enough.

I entered a frenzied study mode again. When I got tired, I leaned back on the sofa to rest, looking at my laptop. I wondered if I should take it apart for research. This thought kept swirling in my mind, but finally I slapped the back of my hand and decided to stop. Even if I took it apart now, I wouldn't be able to figure anything out.

I also have my two cell phones. This touchscreen is amazing! I used to hear knowledgeable people say that touchscreens were invented in the US because aliens live in Area 51.

I think it's unreliable; they're just making things up without any basis. However, computers and touchscreens were indeed developed here.

Zhang Hongmei shook her head. Why think about such things? The most important thing now is to understand the basics first.

The next morning, Zhang Hongmei practiced Tai Chi alone again. Since Wang Xinyi got married, she hadn't been able to get up early in the mornings. Luckily, she had hired a cook, otherwise she would have to make breakfast every day. The old saying is so true: the more you eat, the more you crave; the more you stay idle, the lazier you become. She used to find cooking enjoyable, but since someone served her, she's become too lazy to even step into the kitchen—it's really not a good sign.

Miao Xinyue and the other girl got up too. Seeing that Zhang Hongmei was still exercising in the yard, they realized the gap between them.

"You two seniors are here quite early. Is there something you need while waiting for me?"

Miao Xinyue took a small step forward. "Hongmei, can we move in with you? We've thought things through after what happened yesterday. It's too chaotic outside. Most importantly, we can study at your place. I think we learned more last night than we did in a week at school." She looked at Zhang Hongmei expectantly after saying that.