The trio's second stop was Kyoto.
Jiang Xiaoli was noticeably more excited than when she was going to Shanghai.
Tian Tian asked curiously, "Xiao Li, do you like Kyoto that much?"
"Haha, that's right. I want to come to Kyoto for my college entrance exams, so this is kind of a preliminary check-in."
Xiao Jincheng became interested upon hearing this. "Xiaoyu also mentioned that her dream university is Peking Union Medical College. How about we take a day trip to the university today?"
Jiang Xiaoli couldn't help but gasp, "Xiaoyu is really amazing. I've heard our teacher mention that the clinical medicine program at Peking Union Medical College is an eight-year program."
Xiao Jincheng didn't mind. "It's okay, as long as she's happy."
The three of them dropped off their luggage at the hotel, called home to let their families know they were safe, and then left.
Their hotel was near Wangfujing. They had just hailed a taxi and mentioned Peking Union Medical College when the driver said helplessly, "Oh dear, why did you take a taxi when it's so close? You could have walked there, just follow this road..."
The three were kicked out of the car by the driver, and after walking for less than three minutes in the direction the driver pointed out, they saw an antique courtyard with a sign hanging at the entrance that read "China Union Medical University".
Xiao Jincheng finally couldn't help but laugh, "No wonder the driver kicked the three of us out of the car, we were way too close!"
Jiang Xiaoli also exclaimed, "This is the most prosperous area in Kyoto."
The three entered the school, which was a small courtyard surrounded by classical buildings, with three teaching buildings, a quaint little auditorium, and two office buildings.
Tian Tian looked left and right. "Isn't this supposed to be the best medical university in China? It's so small?"
Jiang Xiaoli replied, "It may have a small footprint, but it's still amazing!"
Xiao Jincheng was very satisfied after looking at it. "This location is good. If Xiaoyu gets into university, it will be convenient for her to go out for a stroll when she has free time."
"Haha." She chuckled. "Uncle Xiao, if Xiaoyu really gets into university, I doubt she'll have much time to go shopping and stroll around."
The three of them left the school and took a taxi to Tsinghua University.
As the car drove further and further away, Xiao Jincheng couldn't help but ask, "So Huaqing is in the suburbs?"
The driver was very talkative. "A few years ago, that was the suburbs! It's much better now!"
Along the way, the driver learned that they were there to visit the school, so he drove directly to the entrance of Huaqing Garden. "You can start your tour from here. This is the second gate of Huaqing, and it's the most famous part of the school!"
After thanking the driver, the three of them got out of the car.
Upon seeing the large characters for Huaqing Garden, Xiao Jincheng remarked, "Being here makes me feel more cultured."
Tian Tian was also excited, "Yes, yes, I've seen this gatehouse in the newspaper!"
Jiang Xiaoli was also very happy. In her previous life, she only attended a very ordinary junior college in the province. In this life, she finally had the opportunity to enter a top national university like Tsinghua University.
The three of them strolled around the campus, where they saw students carrying books everywhere.
They strolled all the way to Kyoto University, where they found the same strong academic atmosphere.
Xiao Jincheng put his arm around Jiang Xiaoli's shoulder and said, "Xiaoli, you see that? Even students who have entered top universities across the country are still studying so hard. You mustn't fall behind."
She nodded, "Yes, Uncle Xiao, don't worry, I will definitely pass the exam!"
Back at the hotel, Jiang Xiaoli made a special call to Zong Jiayu, "I went to visit Tsinghua University and Kyoto University today!"
Zong Jiayu sounded to be in a good mood, "So, which school is Xiaolizi more interested in?"
She wasn't about to reveal anything prematurely. "You took the exam a year earlier than me, so I should be asking you this: what's your goal?"
Zong Jiayu didn't hesitate, "Huaqing University, Computer Science Department."
"Oh?" Jiang Xiaoli had expected him to choose Tsinghua University, but she was surprised that he chose to study computer science. "That's great, I support you."
After chatting for a while, Jiang Xiaoli hung up the phone and then called Li Guizhi to chat for a bit before returning to her hotel room.
Just like in Shanghai, after visiting several architectural design institutes and companies, they spent two days browsing through large shopping malls.
Next, they made the most of their time and went to Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Wuhan, and Chengdu.
After traveling to multiple cities over ten days, even Tian Tian, who initially found flying novel, started to feel tired.
On December 5th, the plane from Chengdu to Xi'an landed.
After getting off the plane, Jiang Xiaoli took a deep breath, "Yes, that's right, it tastes like home!"
"Haha." Xiao Jincheng laughed as he walked over from behind. "Come on, let's go get some more taste of home!"
Tian Tian asked curiously, "The taste of home? What is that?"
Jiang Xiaoli and Xiao Jincheng answered in unison, "Lamb stew with bread!"
But when she came out after retrieving her luggage and saw the person who was picking her up, Tian Tian covered her mouth and chuckled.
"This doesn't taste like home anymore, it tastes like home."
Jiang Xiaoli ran a few steps and rushed into Li Guizhi's arms, "Mom, I missed you so much!"
Li Guizhi laughed and hugged her daughter, patting her back. "Stop trying to fool me. At first, you knew to call every day, but these past few days, haven't I been the one calling the hotel to find you?"
Xiao Muyu added fuel to the fire, "That's right, Auntie has lost weight from waiting for your calls every day."
Jiang Xiaoli quickly let go of her mother and looked her over. "You've definitely lost weight, Mom. I'm back. I'll take you with me wherever I go from now on!"
Li Guizhi said with a smile, "You little clingy devil!"
Xiao Jincheng chatted with Xu Feng for a few minutes, then came over to greet the group, "Let's go eat."
Xu Feng nodded, "Let's eat outside. The three of us left early and didn't prepare any food."
The three returned to Xijing and exchanged a glance, their eyes and brows all smiling.
Xiao Jincheng waved his hand and said, "Let's go, the taste of home!"
After agreeing on their destination, they hailed two taxis: one for the Xiao family of three, and the other for Jiang Xiaoli, her daughter, and Tian Tian.
In the car, Li Guizhi held her daughter's hand and said, "Tian Tian, thank you so much for taking care of Xiao Li these past few days."
Tian Tian turned around from the passenger seat and said, "Auntie, please don't say that. Xiao Li takes care of me most of the time."
Jiang Xiaoli proudly raised her chin, "Mom, aren't I amazing?"
Li Guizhi patted her hand with a smile, "Amazing! You're finally back. You've never been away for so long before. I've really missed you."
"Hehe." She leaned against her mother's chest. "Uncle Xiao and Auntie are like newlyweds after a short separation, and so are we. Do you think I'm cuter now that I've been away for a while?"
"Hahaha." Li Guizhi pinched her daughter's nose. "You're so shameless!"
Jiang Xiaoli snuggled up to her mother and said, "I want to spend more time with you while I'm still here. In a few days, you'll probably find me annoying."
"Hahaha!" Li Guizhi and Tian Tian were both amused by her.
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