The weather was fine, with a gentle breeze. The June sun in Beijing wasn't scorching, but it was still warm.
Many girls on the street had already changed into light spring clothes, or even summer clothes. As a young and beautiful female college student, Shi Jing was no exception.
She wore a light blue dress today, which made her look slender and youthful.
In the warm sunlight, she drove to her agreed-upon destination with Fang Ning in high spirits.
Speaking of which, Shi Jing hasn't seen Fang Ning for a long time.
Since graduating early, Fang Ning has been pursuing his master's degree under his supervisor's guidance. His supervisor has a dedicated laboratory at the research center, where many of the studies are closely linked to businesses. Fang Ning spends most of his time there, studying and conducting research simultaneously.
The car quickly arrived outside the research center and parked in an open space not far from the gate.
As a research base that brings together numerous scientific research institutions and high-tech talents, security here is extremely strict.
Shi Jing was not unfamiliar with such places, after all, Rong Yu also worked in such a place.
She called Fang Ning and then waited in the car.
There were very few cars outside the research center; such places are generally quite private, and vehicles rarely linger for extended periods. Shi Jing's car had only been parked for a short while when security personnel came out to inquire about the situation.
The young security guard wasn't very tall, but he had the air of someone who had trained in martial arts. Clearly, even the security guards in this kind of place were different from others.
The security guard knocked on Shi Jing's car window: "Hello, you can't stay here for long."
Shi Jing put down the car and explained apologetically, "I'm sorry. I'm waiting for a friend. I've already contacted him, and he'll be out soon."
"Then please leave as soon as possible."
Shi Jing readily agreed.
The security guard didn't linger and quickly returned to his post. However, even though he was gone, he continued to keep an eye on the area.
Fang Ning's slender figure quickly appeared at the entrance of the research center. He paused briefly at the entrance before running towards the only parked vehicle.
Shi Jing waved to him through the car window: "Fang Ning, get in the car."
Fang Ning opened the car door and got in, her face full of smiles.
"You seem so happy, is there something good happening?"
Smiles are contagious, and seeing his smiling face, Shi Jing's mood improved even more.
"My paper has been approved!" Overjoyed, Fang Ning spoke a little faster and stuttered slightly.
Shi Jing was very happy for him when she heard the news. In industries like Fang Ning's, academic papers are extremely important after one has delved into a certain field and reached a certain level of expertise.
"That's great! I'll definitely buy a copy to keep."
I probably won't understand it much, but I can still buy a copy to show my support.
Fang Ning chuckled: "No need, Nature is a foreign journal, it's too much trouble to buy it."
"It's alright, just keep it as a bookmark. After all, it's a very impressive achievement," Shi Jing said in a good mood.
Although Shi Jing is not a chemistry major, he has heard of Nature and knows its global standing.
She had known Fang Ning for many years, and to be honest, this boy, who was slightly younger than her, was like a younger brother to her. Now that he had achieved success, Shi Jing was naturally very happy for him.
Fang Ning was in a really good mood. After getting into the car, a faint smile remained on her face for a long time.
The car quickly arrived at the booked restaurant, and the two walked in side by side.
"We're so happy today, we should definitely celebrate!" Shi Jing said as they arrived at their reserved table, glancing at the menu. "By the way, have you shared this good news with Grandma Fang and the others?"
"No, we'll talk about it when we get out."
"So, I'm the first friend to know about this?"
"Well, firstly, I didn't tell anyone else."
Upon hearing this, Shi Jing smiled even more broadly: "It is my great honor."
The two ordered their food, and Shi Jing handed the menu to the waiter so that someone could place the order.
She poured herself a cup of tea, took a sip, and said, "This semester is almost over. Will your research institute have a summer break? You haven't been back to the orphanage in a long time, have you?"
"Maybe we'll have a few days off." Fang Ning smiled. "I'll go back as soon as the holiday starts."
"Okay. Then let me know when you have a holiday, and if I have time, I'll go visit Grandma Fang and the others together."
Shi Jing hadn't seen Grandma Fang and the others for many years. Since she didn't want to go back to Tianyuan City this summer, she thought it would be nice to visit her old friends if she had the chance.
"good."
The two chatted for a while, and then the dishes were served. After the waiter left, Fang Ning raised her teacup to Shi Jing.
"I don't drink alcohol, but I'll offer you tea instead, thank you!" Fang Ning said slowly, each word filled with gratitude.
"Why are you being so polite?" Caught off guard by the other person's solemn expression, Shi Jing quickly raised his teacup and clinked it with the other person's. "Thank yourself. It is your hard work that has brought you such good results."
"Yes, thank you all." Fang Ning smiled, a rare hint of naivety appearing on his face.
It is extremely difficult for a person to achieve excellent grades and outstanding accomplishments, let alone a child who was born in an orphanage and abandoned by his family at a young age.
Shi Jing rubbed his fingers together, finding the other person's simple and honest appearance rather endearing, and wanted to pet him.
However, Fang Ning is no longer a child, and she still had to show respect to the other party. She quickly composed herself and focused on the food.
"Let's eat. Now that we've achieved such great results, we should treat ourselves."
"Mm." Fang Ning nodded vigorously.
Fang Ning's good results put both of them in a great mood, and they enjoyed their meal.
After their reunion, Shi Jing resumed her studies as usual. She had already made preliminary plans for her holiday and was now just waiting for the exams and the break.
During the holidays before the break, she would still occasionally go to Dingdu, since her office building was under construction and she couldn't afford to be careless.
In addition, she devoted herself to preparing for the college entrance examination.
On the eve of the holiday, Zhao Xunkan contacted her once, supposedly to escape the hustle and bustle.
Qin Yi's matter has been resolved, but it can't be kept a secret forever. After paying off Qin Yi's debts, Zhao Xunkan finally told Qin Yi's father about it.
The loan sharking scandal not only caused a stir in the Qin family, but also threw the Zhao and Jiang families into turmoil. Zhao Xunkan was driven crazy by his family's nagging and all he wanted to do was run away.
This time, he came out to relax because he was really tired of being nagged, and he happened to be near Beijing University, so he came to find Shi Jing.
Upon hearing his words, Shi Jing suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
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