Chapter 164: Knowing Etiquette and Understanding Order
In April, the light rains in Beijing gradually increased, and willow catkins began to flutter and fly in the air.
On April 14th, the day before the competition, Xu Yihuan and her group held their final group meeting in an empty classroom to present their AI-enabled English demonstration.
All four of them stared intently at the computer screen.
After nearly two weeks of adjustment, the disputes among the four members of the group dissipated like smoke.
Even though there may be many unsatisfactory things during the process, everyone still works together as a team when it comes to the final report. This is the professionalism of Peking University students.
Xu Yihuan's voice echoed in the empty classroom as she delivered her concluding remarks.
Everyone stared intently at Xu Yihuan, and unconsciously held their breath for fear of any accidents.
The classroom was silent for a moment after Xu Yihuan finished speaking, followed by enthusiastic applause.
The crowd cheered, seemingly already envisioning a glorious victory the next day.
"Great, great, it wasn't for nothing that we've been working on this for so long, even arguing five or six times."
"I think as long as our themes and content don't overlap, we're guaranteed to win."
The captain became more and more confident as he spoke, his eyes brimming with high spirits. His previous fatigue had long since vanished, and he waved his hand with an air of nonchalance.
"Alright, alright, that's enough for now. Everyone go back and get some rest."
"Let's be in top form for the game tomorrow!"
A continuous chorus of "Good!!" echoed in response.
The classroom quickly quieted down.
Xu Yihuan walked slowly, turned off the lights and went out, carrying her laptop. As soon as she stepped out, she saw Tan Zhixu waiting at the door.
"Why are you here!" Xu Yihuan walked up to Tan Zhixu, looked up at him, her eyes bright.
Tan Zhixu looked tired, and the moment he saw Xu Yihuan, he reached out and hugged her.
"Let me hug you. My flight is at nine o'clock tomorrow morning, and the game is the day after tomorrow."
"I can't stay and see you anymore."
Tan Zhixu sounded a little disappointed; he had really wanted to rush back to watch Xu Yihuan's match.
I just didn't expect that I miscalculated the time by a day.
Xu Yihuan chuckled.
He gently patted Tan Zhixu's back: "Okay, what does it matter? As long as I make it to the next stage, you can come see me in the next round, okay?"
"good."
The two walked hand in hand outside, but after taking only a few steps, they both stopped at a chair outside.
They sat in chairs and chatted.
Neither of them was in the mood for another date today; they just wanted to spend some time in peace and quiet.
I had barely sat down when a gust of wind blew the fluttering willow catkins towards me.
When Tan Zhixu mentioned that he had rhinitis, he started sneezing incessantly on the spot.
Xu Yihuan handed him a mask and asked worriedly, "Are you alright?"
Tan Zhixu seemed completely unconcerned about the matter, his expression indifferent.
She took the mask, put it on, and smiled with her eyes crinkling: "Huanhuan really knows how to care about people."
Xu Yihuan rolled her eyes at Tan Zhixu. Didn't he know his own body? He looked strong and healthy, like an ox.
In reality, I can't touch anything. My skin is extremely delicate. If I wear clothes made of poor material, I'll get red rashes. It's not exactly an allergy, but it will take a while to heal.
Now, there's also rhinitis, and in spring, the willow catkins fly everywhere in Beijing, which is unavoidable.
"Huanhuan, you must not fall in love with anyone while you are all alone in the capital."
He hesitated for a long time before speaking.
He knew all along that the milk tea in the library was from Jiang Jinnan.
That person is really annoying; they're everywhere.
Xu Yihuan found it a little funny.
"Okay, I got it."
"Even if you're gone for three days, there's nothing I can do, right?"
Tan Zhixu tilted his head arrogantly.
Perhaps it was because the willow catkins were flying around so much on the chair, but even with a mask on, Tan Zhixu kept sneezing.
Xu Yihuan sighed, took Tan Zhixu's hand, and stood up: "Let's go back to the dormitory."
"Didn't you come home for dinner today? Why do you look so unhappy?"
As they walked, Xu Yihuan asked questions.
Tan Zhixu is not usually like this. Today, his smile never reached his eyes. She didn't want him to smile for the sake of smiling.
Tan Zhixu was taken aback: "You figured it out?"
"Isn't it obvious?"
Tan Zhixu paused for a moment: "Huanhuan, I don't think I've ever told you about my parents before."
Xu Yihuan raised an eyebrow, puzzled.
What happened to his parents? If I remember correctly, he's their only son, right? And he's the family's darling.
Xu Yihuan was puzzled, but she didn't ask. She just looked at Tan Zhixu and waited quietly for his answer.
“My parents love each other very much, but they don’t like me.” Tan Zhixu’s eyebrows drooped.
It was clearly a kind remark, but as soon as the words were spoken, Xu Yihuan sensed Tan Zhixu's dejection, and her heart ached.
"But it is precisely because they are so in love that they cannot accept my existence at all."
“They will feel that my existence has stolen their love.”
"Especially later, when I was a little younger, I had my fortune told by a master who said my fate wasn't very good, so they got even more annoyed with me."
Tan Zhixu's muffled voice came through his mask. Although his voice was flat, Xu Yihuan could still tell that he was unhappy.
Xu Yihuan's breath hitched, and a bittersweet feeling welled up in her heart.
Tan Zhixu always seemed so carefree, but I never imagined he had such worries behind the scenes.
"Moreover, this name was chosen because they hoped I would be able to discipline myself, know manners, and understand order."
"So, it was my husband who protected me and raised me personally that made me grow up to be this big."
"I just never expected that the way the old man raised me would completely deviate from the obedient child they wanted."
As Tan Zhixu spoke, he couldn't help but want to laugh, but Xu Yihuan felt more and more heartbroken as she listened.
Tan Zhixu hadn't stopped talking.
"Maybe it's because I grew up and became good-looking that they like pretty kids, so I was sent to Yuncheng. Later, my parents gradually stopped feeling anything for me."
"But if you're talking about love, there really isn't any."
All of Tan Zhixu's confidence and radiance were cultivated by his grandfather and a group of elders.
Listening to Tan Zhixu's tone, Xu Yihuan became more curious about Old Master Tan.
She suddenly wanted to meet the person who could take such good care of Tan Zhixu, and see what kind of person they were.
Xu Yihuan pursed her lips and silently tightened her grip on Tan Zhixu's hand.
Tan Zhixu sensed this and couldn't help but smile: "What? Feeling sorry for me?"
"If you feel sorry for me, then treat me well, you hear me? Otherwise, I'll drag you out to shovel manure."
Tan Zhixu made a casual threat, but Xu Yihuan found it amusing.
Watching Tan Zhixu act recklessly, yet the only way he could threaten people was with actions like "scooping out manure."
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