While Qin Yu and Xiao Yuqin were cultivating their mother-son relationship, Xia Lan encountered many things. At this moment, Xia Lan was accompanying her teacher to another university for an exchange meeting, where some of the students with better grades were sent to share their experiences.

As soon as Xia Lan arrived at the school with her teacher, she saw familiar faces in the welcoming line at the gate.

Chu Xiaorou, Qin Yu's former blind date.

Chu Xiaorou naturally saw Xia Lan following closely behind the teacher. The two looked at each other, and Chu Xiaorou snorted in dissatisfaction, while Xia Lan gave a professional smile.

"It's been such a long time, Xia Lan!"

As a student representative, Chu Xiaorou naturally had to step forward to greet them.

After greeting the teacher, he went straight to Xia Lan.

Xia Lan smiled slightly at Chu Xiaorou's hostile attitude.

"It hasn't been that long! Chu Xiaorou, but weren't you a member of the arts troupe? What are you doing at university?"

Xia Lan blinked innocently, looking at Chu Xiaorou.

Chu Xiaorou gave a soft hum.

"You wouldn't understand this if you weren't part of the performing arts troupe. We can come here for further training!"

Chu Xiaorou haughtily stepped off the stage, glancing at Xia Lan.

How could a country girl like her know that they, as performing arts soldiers, could also choose to study at university, but the number of places was very limited and it was impossible for ordinary people to get them?

"Oh, I really don't understand!"

Xia Lan smiled faintly, not caring how she got in.

This nonchalant tone made Chu Xiaorou feel slighted.

"Do you know how difficult this is? Dozens of people are competing for just one spot!"

Chu Xiaorou said somewhat angrily.

"Really? Then it certainly won't be a difficult task for Chu Xiaorou."

Xia Lan knew that Chu Xiaorou must have a powerful background. A young lady like her could not possibly compete fairly with others for a spot; it was probably predetermined.

"What do you mean?"

Chu Xiaorou became famous. When others said that, she just thought that person must be jealous of her good background.

But as soon as Xia Lan said that, she immediately felt that she was being looked down upon and despised.

"I didn't say anything! Chu Xiaorou, don't be so sensitive!"

Xia Lan smiled slightly.

"Alright, let's go inside quickly! Everyone's waiting for us!"

A classmate nearby sensed the tension between the two and quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

Chu Xiaorou suppressed her anger, turned around, and led her people toward the venue.

Xia Lan and the others were quickly left far behind by her. Xia Lan looked at the other classmates.

"Did Chu Xiaorou eat something wrong today? She's so grumpy..."

Xia Lan asked in a low voice.

The teacher glanced at Xia Lan and chuckled softly.

"Xia Lan, do you know that classmate?"

"We'd say we know each other, but not very well! We have some connection, though?"

Xia Lan blinked innocently, as if there really was some connection between them.

However, the man she, Chu Xiaorou, chose refused to marry her and instead married Xia Lan.

"Oh, oh."

Seeing Xia Lan say this, the teacher understood that the two of them probably had some kind of grudge.

Several classmates exchanged glances and muttered to themselves.

This Chu Xiaorou is really outrageous. She came to greet the guests, but she threw a tantrum and ran away, leaving everyone behind.

Xia Lan followed the teacher to the venue, where many students had already arrived. Chu Xiaorou sat down in her seat, and when she saw Xia Lan coming over, she snorted coldly and turned her head away.

The teacher standing nearby frowned and looked at Chu Xiaorou. How could she treat the representative from the friendly school with such an inconsiderate attitude?

"Teacher Li, it's been a long time!"

The teacher took the initiative to greet Xia Lan's teacher, and Li Xiao responded with a smile.

"Teacher Wang, how are you? It's been so long!"

The two are long-time partners and have met at many teachers' meetings before, so they have some acquaintance.

"Come on, everyone, thank you for coming all this way! Please sit down and have some water!"

Teacher Wang smiled at everyone, led them to their assigned seats, and had someone bring them water cups.

Chu Xiaorou stood there like a wooden statue, just next to Teacher Wang, putting on airs.

Teacher Wang frowned, but there was no time to argue with her now. The school leaders had already appeared in the hall, and Teacher Wang quickly went forward to greet them.

A figure was faster than her, passing her directly and warmly greeting the school leaders.

"Hello, Principal! Hello, Director!"

Chu Xiaorou warmly welcomed the principal to the main seat. Teacher Wang glanced at Chu Xiaorou with an unpleasant expression and took a deep breath.

Xia Lan looked at Chu Xiaorou's behavior and smiled slightly.

Sure enough, some people can't change their ways no matter where they are.

The principal turned around and walked up to Teacher Li, shaking her hand.

"So you are the top students from Beijing University? You are truly promising young people, welcome, welcome!"

The principal's gaze lingered on Xia Lan, who glanced at him and recognized him.

When Old Du took her to see Old Xiao and the others last time, he seemed to be standing right there.

"This must be Xia Lan, right? How has Professor Du been since we last met?"

After shaking hands with the teachers, the principal looked at Xia Lan and extended his hand to her.

Xia Lan smiled and shook hands with the principal.

"Grandpa is doing well! Thank you for your concern, Principal!"

"Okay, okay."

The principal smiled with satisfaction, nodded to Li Wei and the others, and then turned and went back to his seat.

Let's begin!

The principal signaled that the exchange meeting could begin.

Chu Xiaorou, sitting next to him, saw the principal's attitude towards Xia Lan the whole time and frowned.

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