After selecting her items, Xi Xinxin also bought a bunch of snacks and shared them with everyone back in her dorm.
When Xi Xinxin saw Mei Qing, she recalled Ouyang Zhilu's words. Knowing it was a test or something else, she started talking about what happened that day: "I ran into Ouyang and the others today. They even said, 'Qingqing, you like me.'"
Mei Qing appeared calm and composed, but in reality, she had already turned to Xi Dai for help.
Xi Dai avoided eye contact.
Mei Qing touched her ear: "She really knows how to joke."
Xi Xinxin looked as if she had known all along. Then, as if remembering something, she earnestly said, "But you must also be careful. You must not give up your studies for any man. Romance is the latter. Our main goal right now is to study."
Xi Xinxin exclaimed that she was truly a good mother who knew how to raise children.
Completely oblivious to the speechless expressions on the three people's faces, Sasha shrugged. She gave the other two encouraging looks and went back to studying the new report.
Actually, by the time students are in their junior year of college, many have already figured out their future goals. But Mei Qing still hasn't figured out what she wants to do afterward. Seeing that everyone around her has their own careers and goals, she's starting to feel anxious.
After class, she wanted to talk to Xi Xinxin, but found that Xi Xinxin had gone into Chu Quanyi's dormitory. It seemed that the two of them had different topics to discuss.
Mei Qing went to wash her hair and also wanted to sort out her thoughts. While drying her hair, she noticed that Chu Quanyi's dormitory was half-open.
She looked around and, sure enough, found Chu Quanyi also drying her hair.
They both finished playing their instruments at the same time. Mei Qing stopped her hand as she tried to enter the dormitory: "May I come in?"
Chu Quanyi was taken aback. Then, thinking about the messy wires in her own dorm room that she hadn't tidied up yet, she hesitated and said, "If you don't mind the mess."
Mei Qing was very happy. She shook her head and followed behind Chu Quanyi.
Xi Xinxin was organizing these wires when she said, "Why don't you just renovate this dormitory?"
Mei Qing finally understood why Xi Xinxin had asked her to let Chu Quanyi's dormitory go.
Colorful lines were tangled together on the ground, yet somehow there seemed to be a pattern. Two monitors were on the ground.
Each person also had a monitor on their desk. One of them was constantly loading some kind of data. But the computer screen on Chu Quanyi's desk was still stuck on the game he was playing with Xi Dai.
The match was quickly completed. Chu Quanyi hurriedly put on her headphones: "You guys chat. I'm going to play a game for a bit."
Mei Qing suddenly noticed something: why did he just put on headphones so casually? She remembered that Chu Quanyi had also worn hearing aids during the e-sports club competition.
Xi Xinxin quickly noticed this as well, and tapped Chu Quanyi's back with her finger: "You probably can't hear very well, can you?"
"Huh? What do you mean you can't hear me clearly?"
As the saying goes, it's not the formidable opponent you should fear, but the incompetent teammate.
"I said, can't you hear me very well?"
Chu Quanyi got excited: "I'm not deaf, how could I not hear clearly?"
Xi Xinxin sighed and said, "Fine, you can wait and explain to Mei Qing yourself after you finish the game."
It was only then that Chu Quanyi realized what was going on. It wasn't her fault. It was a fabricated persona she simply couldn't accept.
Mei Qing asked, puzzled, "Why would you wear this hearing aid when you can clearly hear? Besides, you don't wear colored contact lenses when you play games, and you can still see clearly. Your glasses aren't prescription, are they?"
Chu Quanyi sighed, "Qingqing, I'm finally going to tell you this secret."
Mei Qing immediately sat up straight, thinking she was about to uncover some great secret.
"Actually, I like to act cool. I've been different from others since I was little. I like to act cool. So why would I wear these things that are useless to me? Do I really get any benefit from them? Actually, no. If you ask me why, it's just like I said before, I like to act cool."
Chu Quanyi's ramblings left Mei Qing completely bewildered.
"Everyone misunderstands me. They fear me. They hit me. They bully me. But only Xi Xinxin has been by my side from beginning to end. I dare not share this with others. I'm afraid they'll think I'm too cool and won't dare to approach me. Qingqing, in this second life, can you still keep my secret?"
Mei Qing was persuaded: "I understand. Everyone has their own inexplicable quirks. I will keep your secret."
Chu Quanyi was moved to tears: "Qingqing~"
Mei Qing then added, "Yi Yi~"
Xi Xinxin, standing nearby, thought of something interesting: "So, Quan Yi, did you install so many monitors just because you like to look cool?"
Chu Quanyi turned and glared fiercely at Xi Xinxin. Mei Qing's gaze returned to the monitors. She leaned closer to one that was frantically loading data.
"What's this?"
Xi Xinxin pressed the Enter key, and the data gradually disappeared. A strange spatial model appeared. She manipulated it again, and the space displayed the view above their school.
Xi Xinxin joked, "Chu Quanyi wants to create a very accurate and real-time updated location. You see, it would be a great thing if the right person used it."
Actually, this is only suitable for this space. Chu Quanyi is indeed researching this in the real world.
Chu Quanyi knew that Xi Xinxin was just joking, but neither of them expected Mei Qing to take it to heart.
"Wow, that's amazing. Is there a teacher who teaches this? Can I make these things too?"
Chu Quanyi sent a series of questions to Mei Qing: "Complete them within three days. I can be your teacher."
Mei Qing opened the question paper. She frowned upon seeing the first question, but nodded and left anyway.
Xi Xinxin crossed her arms: "Our real-world technology and learning are actually more advanced than those in the world of novels. Mei Qing, do you think you can complete those questions correctly?"
Chu Quanyi turned around and operated the computer: "This kind of girl will give up in a while."
Chu Quanyi sent all the questions to the group chat at once. The remaining members were a bit confused. But Mei Qing said in the chat that this was Xi Xinxin and Chu Quanyi's recognition of her problem-solving ability.
Mei Qing then accepted the document.
A moment later, another message popped up in the group chat. Xu Chacha had also received the file.
Actually, among them, Xu Chacha has the best academic performance. Next is Mei Qing.
Xi Xinxin suddenly felt a sense of anticipation. Could the two of them solve the problem?
Three days passed. Neither Xu Chacha nor Mei Qing received a response. Xu Chacha was unaware of the three-day deadline. She probably left it somewhere, waiting to work on it when she had time.
Mei Qing spent the last three days in the lab. When she came out, she was completely disheartened.
Chu Quanyi could tell from her expression that she hadn't finished. But she didn't expect her to actually persevere.
Mei Qing hesitated for a moment: "Can I still continue doing the problems? I don't need you to teach me anymore. I want to finish the problems."
On her first day in the chemistry lab, Mei Qing realized the gap between herself and Xi Xinxin.
She secretly asked Chu Quanyi if Xi Xinxin knew these things too.
Chu Quanyi didn't hide anything from her. It took her five days to finish, while Xi Xinxin only took half a day.
The exam only had ten questions. However, five of them required extensive practical proofs and images. It also included some computer operations that Mei Qing wasn't very good at.
Although she had more doubts about the two men, Mei Qing refused to give up. She sought help from a teacher who was proficient in computer programming. For the next few days, she remained engrossed in the problems.
Xi Xinxin and Chu Quanyi lay together on the recliner.
Xi Xinxin asked, "Actually, some of these steps haven't even appeared in this world yet. Why only give her three days? You also took five days to learn everything."
"What? Feeling sorry for her?"
"A little."
Chu Quanyi was a little nervous, unable to describe the tingling sensation: "Why? You like her?"
Although Mei Qing is a fictional character, she truly possesses an outstanding appearance.
Xi Xinxin felt strange. Why did people often ask her this question: "Don't others know? Isn't this a world for raising daughters? I can't help but feel sorry for my daughter."
"Xi Xinxin, have you ever liked anyone? From childhood to adulthood? Have you ever had a crush on a boy or girl?"
Xi Xinxin didn't think about it too much. She shook her head: "No, I don't really like talking about love. I've always preferred medicine."
"If you were to choose a romantic partner, would you prefer a man or a woman?"
Xi Xinxin hadn't really thought about this question. Looking at the white ceiling above her, she began to ponder. In a typical relationship, it's about a man and a woman being together. But for her, love was more about a resonance of souls.
"It depends on the person. If I meet someone I like, I don't care if they're male or female." Xi Xinxin grinned at Chu Quanyi, showing her teeth.
Chu Quanyi turned her head to the side and leaned back on the recliner.
There has been no movement for a long time.
Xi Xinxin thought she was asleep.
Until I heard Chu Quanyi start taking a deep breath.
If I pursued you, would you say yes?
Chu Quanyi felt she couldn't wait any longer; she was afraid someone would beat her to it. Even if it was a fictional character.
Now it was Xi Xinxin's turn to be stunned: "What do you mean?"
Chu Quanyi chickened out: "Oh dear. I was just giving you an example. Let me ask you."
After all, she had never been in a relationship.
“Give me an example.” Xi Xinxin breathed a sigh of relief: “I feel like we still have a good understanding, but there’s no need to talk about lovers anymore.”
"She actually said that!!! What do you mean 'unnecessary'!" Chu Quanyi gulped down a bottle of wine and then yelled at Li Chuanyu, "I heard you helped someone pursue someone successfully before. What method did you use?"
Li Chuanyu wiped the table: "I think our boss just hasn't thought about it that way. If you subtly hint at creating a romantic atmosphere, you might succeed."
Chu Quanyi quieted down and respectfully clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute: "Master, what do you mean by that?"
Li Chuanyu smiled mysteriously: "Come closer."
When Xi Xinxin came down from the second floor of her shop, she saw Chu Quanyi and Li Chuanyu gesturing very seriously. They were even drawing a diagram.
She exclaimed: "The two of them have such a good relationship!"
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