Time is the most difficult thing to think about. It seems that as soon as you start to think about it, it will slip through your fingers silently like fine sand and flowing water, disappearing in an instant and you will never be able to find it again.
Ruan Xi continued to concentrate on studying and planting, and he achieved rapid success in both. In Dashu's words, he was an absolute winner in life.
"Xiao Xi, you will definitely get good grades! You will definitely be the best among all the candidates! You will definitely be able to go to the best university! Imperial Capital Comprehensive University, the university that He Ziqian mentioned, you must go there to study! You will definitely become the best doctor and the best pharmacist in the entire galaxy!" Dashu said a long string of New Year greetings in one breath, which made Ruan Xi feel a little amused.
"You're exaggerating when you say I'm the most powerful, Big Tree!" Ruan Xi patted the leaves of the big tree that were circling around her and smiled happily.
It has been almost three months since the last time a merchant ship landed on Funong Star. According to past experience, the merchant ship should arrive again in half a month. By that time, there will still be nearly two months until the joint examination, so there is enough time.
However, Ruan Xi was obviously too relieved too soon. Four months were almost up and the merchant ship still hadn't arrived. And just as Ruan Xi had expected, the spaceship from Anhexing to pick up the candidates was nowhere to be seen from beginning to end. Seeing that there was only one month left before the joint examination, Ruan Xi couldn't help but get anxious.
"Did something happen to the merchant ship, or..." Is the Great Elder behind this again? However, the arrival of the merchant ship is a major event for the entire planet. No matter how powerful the Great Elder is, he shouldn't joke about this matter. So, is there really something wrong with the merchant ship?
Ruan Xi kept guessing in his mind, but he really couldn't figure it out. Unable to concentrate on his studies, he decided to go back to the Ruan family and ask the old lady for some information.
But just as he walked to the gate of the Ruan family, he saw a familiar car stop, the door opened, and the person who walked out leisurely was none other than the Great Elder.
Ruan Xi raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect that his idea could be so perfect.
"Isn't this Xiaoxi? How is your study going? The exam is in a month. Are you confident?" These words of earnest concern were spoken by the Great Elder with subtle sarcasm. Does this mean that the old man hasn't realized that he has successfully registered?
Ruan Xi's face was as calm as water as she replied, "Well, I feel okay. I will probably do well in the exam."
Of course, the prerequisite is that a merchant ship must arrive before he has the opportunity to leave.
Ruan Xi had already made preparations to leave. As long as the time came, he would leave without hesitation. If he couldn't even take the first step towards his dream, it would be even more difficult for him to leave in the future. It was even more impossible for him to stay on Funong Star. The Great Elder was like the uncrowned king of this planet. How could he, a small civilian, win against him? Unless he used force and killed the Great Elder directly.
Ruan Xi was unwilling to do this kind of thing unless it was absolutely necessary, so he still hoped that the matter could be resolved peacefully. As for the secret of Funong Star, he always felt that it was not the time to reveal the secret, so he was not in a hurry. There would always be a day when he would come back. After all, his home was here.
Ruan Xi was not very willing to talk to the Great Elder. After exchanging a few words, he planned to go in. When he turned around, he saw the old lady coming out to greet him.
"grandmother!"
"Xiao Xi, you're back. It just so happens that today we have your favorite steamed giant grouper. I was just about to call you. We, the grandparents and grandchildren, are so in tune with each other." The old lady seemed not to notice the elder who came later. She held Ruan Xi's hand and talked to her affectionately. After she finished speaking, she greeted the elder. She looked a little more distant than last time.
Ruan Xi raised an eyebrow slightly. Was he mistaken? Why did it feel like there was a conflict between the old lady and the elder?
"The Great Elder is coming, why didn't you tell me in advance? I haven't made any preparations to welcome him." It seemed like he was saying that since no preparations have been made to welcome him, you might as well not come in.
Ruan Xi didn't know whether he had understood it wrong or not, and he almost laughed out loud, but luckily he managed to hold it back. After the old lady and the great elder finished their greetings, he helped the old lady into the house.
The Great Elder didn't seem to care much. He followed in as usual and walked gracefully to the sofa and sat down. The servants beside him hurriedly served tea and looked quite nervous.
The other members of the Ruan family were also nervous, but they tried to act composed so as not to be disrespectful in front of others. However, they really couldn't bring themselves to have a conversation with the Great Elder. They all looked at the old lady eagerly, hoping that the head of the family could take on the responsibility.
The old lady had never been afraid of the Great Elder, but a lot of things had happened recently, and she had learned a lot of things that her husband had hidden from her, which made her disgusted with the Great Elder.
Fortunately, it was dinner time, and the arrival of the Great Elder was just a matter of adding a set of bowls and chopsticks. He even took the initiative to sit in the guest seat, refusing to accept the main seat given up by the old lady. However, the meal was still very unpleasant. Even the old lady and Ruan Xi were no exception. Everyone had their own anxieties.
Ruan Xi originally wanted to wait for the Great Elder to leave before asking the old lady about the news of the merchant ship. Unexpectedly, after dinner, the Great Elder asked to talk to the old lady alone. The conversation lasted for four hours. Ruan Xi was really annoyed with the Great Elder, so he said something to the housekeeper and hurried back to the forest.
This time when Ruan Xi returned, not only did he not get any news, but he was also upset by the Great Elder. It was really a loss. Ruan Xi looked a little listless and absent-minded in everything he did. He was thinking about the consequences if he really couldn't make it to the exam.
As he thought about it, he couldn't help but want to slap himself on the forehead. What was there to think about? If he couldn't make it to the exam, wouldn't his plan to go to college this year be ruined? What other results could there be?
"Big Tree, I'm going to take a walk in the woods to relax."
"Okay, I'll accompany you."
The man and the tree had long been accustomed to each other's company. Ruan Xi started walking, and the tree naturally followed him. Ruan Xi had been wandering in the woods for nearly two hours before he felt a little relieved and planned to go back to rest.
At this moment, his personal terminal suddenly received a new message. Ruan Xi habitually froze for a moment before clicking on the message. When he saw the content of the message, a look of joy immediately appeared on his face.
"Dashu, the merchant ship is coming, it will arrive in three days!"
The message was from Ren Wei, who briefly explained the merchant ship's delay and its estimated arrival time on Funong Star. The merchant ship was late because it encountered a meteorite storm en route. While the ship sustained minimal damage, it had strayed from its original course while dodging the storm, and it took considerable time to return to its original route.
"That's good, the merchant ship is finally coming. By the way, is that guy named Ren Wei reliable? Is he as reliable as He Ziqian? I think Jia Ziqian is relatively reliable, but I'm not sure about the others..." Dashu has recently developed a talkative attribute, especially when it comes to caring about Ruan Xi. Once he starts talking, he can't stop, but Ruan Xi takes it all in stride.
"Well, I said my luck isn't that bad." After all, he was a man who had the good fortune of being reborn.
After receiving Ren Wei's message, Ruan Xi felt relieved. Sure enough, three days later, he received the news that the merchant ship had landed on Funong Star. Everyone was very happy, especially Ruan Xi, but he did not show it very obviously.
But Ruan Xi found that the old lady did not seem happy. After thinking about it carefully, it did not seem like she was unhappy, but more like she was worried or melancholy.
Ruan Xi's heart moved slightly, as if he had thought of something, and he walked to the old lady.
"grandmother."
"Xiaoxi is here. Come here, grandma has something to give you." Ruan Xi was pulled upstairs by the old lady and into her room.
As soon as Ruan Xi entered the old lady's room, he saw the housekeeper inside with a black backpack next to him. As soon as he saw Ruan Xi, the housekeeper picked up the backpack and walked up to him, saying with a smile: "Master Xi, this is the luggage that Madam prepared for you. This is a storage container. You can put all your things in it. Please take care of yourself when you are away from home."
After hearing this, Ruan Xi understood everything. The old lady knew everything, but said nothing. She just supported him silently.
Ruan Xi had to admit that he was very touched and his nose felt a little sour.
Ruan Xi turned around and hugged the old lady, whispering, "Grandma, I will take good care of myself and will come back to see you. You must take care of yourself."
"Okay, good boy, grandma is waiting for you to come back."
After the merchant ship landed on Funong Star, it would stay for five days as usual. On the third day, Ruan Xi successfully met with Ren Wei in secret and agreed on the time to board the ship.
On the sixth day, at dawn, Ruan Xi prepared to go to the airport as agreed. Unexpectedly, as soon as he walked out of the forest, he saw Ren Wei.
"What brought you here?"
"Just in case." After all, Ruan Xi was a person who had to sneak around to the test site even to take the joint exam. Most importantly, he was their boss's savior, so naturally he had to be more cautious.
"Thank you." Ruan Xi naturally knew that this was Ren Wei's good intention, so without hesitation, he followed Ren Wei and left.
The boarding process went smoothly. Because the cabin where Ren Wei lived was smaller than the other cabins, he was able to have a cabin to himself, and Ruan Xi was able to stay here with peace of mind.
At the beginning of the morning, Ruan Xi, who was a little drowsy, felt the spaceship vibrate slightly. He woke up immediately and through the small window in the cabin, he saw the Funong Star slowly moving away.
He finally left safely. I wonder how the Great Elder would be upset when he learned about his departure?
Come to think of it, I’m a little looking forward to it!
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