Xiaxia tried hard to find a clue on his face, but to her disappointment, Xiao Shitou's face did not change at all.
"Okay, I guess I've been reading too many books lately, and my eyesight is getting blurry."
No way, when we get home, I'm definitely going to have my dad give me a good boost.
Little Stone hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
"What's wrong with you? Why aren't you saying anything? Are you tired?" Xiaxia couldn't help but ask when she saw him silent.
He shook his head. "Have you decided where you want to go to university?"
"Luzhou! Of course, that's on the condition that I can pass the exam," Xiaxia blurted out.
She is very self-aware, but she really did her best.
Little Stone's expression was somewhat complicated. He opened his mouth, "Lu Wen is also going to Luzhou City, is it because of...?"
Xiaxia raised a finger and shushed him, "You can keep this to yourself, but whatever you do, don't let my mom hear it."
Otherwise, she'll start nagging again, and I want some peace and quiet!
Little Stone felt a sharp pang of sadness. "What's so great about him? Is he worth you going to Luzhou with him?"
The thought that Xiaxia had been studying so hard these past few days in order to follow in Lu Wen's footsteps made him feel extremely bitter.
"He's good-looking!"
"Just because of that?"
“Yes, isn’t that reason enough?” Xiaxia nodded.
"Didn't you just say I'm good-looking?" he muttered to himself.
"What did you say?"
"No, you didn't say anything?"
"Oh right, I haven't asked you yet! What about you, where are you planning to go to university?" Xiaxia asked.
“Naturally, we’re going to…Luzhou!” Little Stone’s eyes deepened.
“That would be great. We grew up together, so if we go to the same city, we can take care of each other.”
"Sister, Brother Shitou, you're out?" Gu Yuchu called out to them as soon as she saw them at the door.
As soon as they looked up, they saw their parents standing in a row at the school gate.
Xiaxia reiterated, "Little Stone, you have to keep this to yourself. If my parents find out, I'll never forgive you."
"I understand!" Little Stone nodded, his eyes unreadable.
Sure enough, as soon as Xiaxia got home, she threw herself into that little bed and didn't move an inch for a long time.
Seeing her exhausted appearance, Su Nianxue smiled and let her be.
In their anxious wait, Xiaxia and Xiaoshitou both got their wish and were admitted to universities in Luzhou.
Gu Yanbai was overjoyed; he never expected his daughter to give him such a big surprise.
"My daughter is amazing! She really made her dad proud this time."
"Just tell me what you want. As long as it's within your father's power, I'll get it for you."
Xiaxia didn't stand on ceremony; she opened her little mouth and spat out a whole bunch of stuff.
Gu Yanbai didn't even frown, and nodded directly.
The next day, they brought her things over, which filled almost half the room.
Su Nianxue shook her head with a smile, "Aren't you two going a bit too far?"
"It's no exaggeration to say that she deserves it."
I always thought my daughter was a real handful, but I never expected her to give me such a wonderful surprise.
He knows his daughter's level well; this time she probably performed exceptionally well!
However, it's also possible that hard work can make up for lack of talent; his daughter has been excessively diligent in the past two years.
I get up early to memorize my lessons and study until late at night. Compared to before, I'm like a completely different person!
This made his old father very gratified!
But if he knew that Xiaxia was studying so hard just to catch up with a boy, he probably wouldn't feel so good!
Xiaxia looked a little embarrassed. "Dad, am I really as bad as you say?"
"I didn't say you were bad. You're just not interested in studying," Gu Yanbai said cheerfully.
“Yes, how could your daughter be any less? She’s the one who donated a wall to the school, which is unique in the whole area!” Su Nianxue added.
"Mom, I was just a kid back then, I didn't know any better."
People say that one should look at a person with new eyes after three days of separation, but so many years have passed since then. Don't always look at me with the eyes of the past." Xiaxia argued, blushing.
"Yes, our daughter really made us proud this time! From now on, let's not talk about these things from the past!"
"My dad truly lives up to his reputation as a big businessman; he has such a grand vision!" Xia Xia affectionately hugged Gu Yanbai's arm and acted coquettishly.
"Okay, your dad has a broad perspective, but your mom is petty. If you have any problems in the future, don't come to me, just ask your dad."
"I didn't say that. My mom is the pillar of our family. We can't do without anyone else!"
"Why are you so talkative, just like your dad!" Su Nianxue tapped her forehead and scolded her with a smile.
Gu Yuchu sat on the sofa, watching them fool around with a smile.
Gu Yanbai patted his shoulder and encouraged him, "Son, keep going. After you finish your exams, Dad will fulfill your wish."
"Okay!" Gu Yuchu was confident and assured.
While fiddling with her new gift, Xiaxia said, "Mom and Dad, shall we go to Luzhou as a family?"
My aunt wrote in her letter that Luzhou is now full of high-rise buildings and bustling with traffic; it's practically a city that never sleeps!
I heard that many places have been demolished now. Mom, haven't you always wanted to go and see Luzhou, the city that Grandma talked about?
Let's go together this time. If we wait too long, we might not be able to see those things anymore, which would be such a pity!
Let's also visit Grandpa and Grandma, and Auntie and her family while we're at it.
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