Chapter 1416 Return to France
The 'Luna' entered the Atlantic Ocean and headed south to France.
Xiao Peng climbed out of the boat's swimming pool, took a sip of the iced juice on the table, and said, "Ilka, how are your studies going recently?"
Ilka said, "Master, I don't understand why you won't let me study at TU Delft."
Xiao Peng said, "You're not satisfied with studying at Leiden University? I told you to study science and engineering? Do you know how many connections I had to pull to get you and Jelena in? To let you study science and engineering? Qiqi, come here!"
Leiden University is one of the most prestigious universities in Europe and the first university in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. From its establishment in 1575 to today, it has cultivated countless talents. Famous people such as Einstein, Fermi, Descartes, and Rembrandt were all trained there. A total of 16 Nobel Prize winners were born there, as well as several heads of state such as Churchill. As for members of the Dutch royal family and political leaders, basically all of them have studied or taught at Leiden University.
Xiao Peng paid a heavy price to allow Ilka and Jelena to attend school: he donated a building to Leiden University and a lot of new equipment to the Leiden Observatory. As for Kiki, she's not old enough to attend university yet and currently attends the Leiden Girls' High School. She will also be sent to Leiden University in the future.
Qiqi was hiding in the room. She came out cautiously when she heard Xiao Peng calling her.
Her mental illness has indeed improved a lot after such a long period of treatment, especially after Chen Zetao took them to Daxia for a walk, she felt much more relaxed. Now she can return to school life, but she is still very cautious.
Xiao Peng said, "Qiqi, didn't I tell you that I brought you out this time to have fun? But you, what are you doing hiding in your room every day?"
Qiqi said cautiously, "Mr. Xiao, I'm reading. I don't understand a lot of academic things right now. Even with the tutoring from Jelena and Ilka, I'm still far behind. I'm afraid I'll let you down. Mr. Xiao, you saved me and gave me a new life. I can't..."
Xiao Peng patted Qiqi's head and interrupted her: "Don't overthink it. Your life is your own. Relax a little. Loving to study is a good thing, because every piece of knowledge you learn belongs to you. But you can't just study. You have to learn to relax! Look, you're wearing a swimsuit, why don't you go in the water? Go swim and relax!"
But Qiqi said, "Mr. Xiao, I can't swim!"
"Ah?" Xiao Peng was stunned: "Didn't your parents teach you?"
After hearing this, Qiqi's face turned sad.
Xiao Peng understood what Qiqi meant. If her family was really so happy, she wouldn't be hanging out with a bunch of little punks all day, right?
"Uh, Qiqi, come here! I'll teach you how to swim today!" Xiao Peng waved.
Qiqi was a little bit unconvinced after hearing this: "Mr. Xiao, my classmate took a whole summer to learn how to swim, how could you possibly teach me today?"
Xiao Peng shook his head and said, "Qiqi, you know what? Everyone can swim. It's a natural ability. It's just that people forget how to swim as they grow up. What I want to do is just to awaken your memory."
"Really?" Qiqi didn't quite believe it.
Xiao Peng gestured to Kaxin and said, "Of course it's true. Think about it, didn't we all live in our mother's belly and in the amniotic fluid when we were little? Swimming is our innate ability."
Qiqi opened her eyes wide: "Then Mr. Xiao, how are you going to help me remember how to swim?"
"That's it!" Xiao Peng stood up, bent down, picked up Qiqi, and threw her directly into the swimming pool.
"Help! I can't swim!" Qiqi fell into the deep end of the pool and struggled desperately. Irka saw this and wanted to jump into the pool to save Qiqi, but Xiao Peng grabbed her and she was picked up from the water.
"Kaxin is there, don't worry!" Xiao Peng said, "Qiqi, you know I usually spend most of my time at sea. How can you do this if you can't swim? Let Kaxin teach you how to swim!"
"What are you yelling about here?" At this time, Jelena came out with snacks.
Xiao Peng replied, "Teaching Qiqi how to swim...Huh? Honey Sanda? Freshly baked?"
Jelena said, "Yes, we found this delicious snack last time we went to Daxia, and I asked... Mr. Chen to teach me how to make it. He didn't know how to make it, but he recommended me to a very good teacher. We're studying in Leiden now, and I've made a lot of friends thanks to this little snack."
Xiao Peng curled his lips after hearing this: "You still refuse to call me father."
Yelena blinked and looked around without saying anything. She said to Qiqi in the water, "Qiqi, here's your favorite honey three-knife!"
Qiqi in the water said, "Jelena, I want to eat too, but..."
Ka Xin said: "Qiqi, I will hold your waist. If you can swim to the edge of the pool, I will let you eat three honey knives. In fact, this is how I learned to swim!"
"Huh?" Qiqi was stunned: "Did someone also tempt you with snacks?"
Kasim shook his head. "Of course not. My mother used vodka when she taught me to swim."
Qiqi: “…”
Xiao Peng laughed: "This is truly the education method of a fighting nation. What? You're allowed to drink vodka just because you swim over?"
Kasim shook his head and continued, "If I can't swim over, the vodka bottle will be thrown at my head. In order to avoid being beaten, I have to swim over."
"...Are you my biological child?" Xiao Peng said helplessly, "No wonder you have such strong vitality. How on earth did you manage to survive until today?"
Kasin looked down at Qiqi and said, "Qiqi, you choose now. Do you want the honey three knives or the vodka bottle? I'm telling you, if the snacks can't teach you how to swim, I'll use the vodka bottle to teach you!"
Jelena protested, "Kasim, don't scare Kiki!"
Kasin grinned and said, "Miss Chen, I was just kidding!"
As a result, several people by the swimming pool collectively waved their hands: "Kasin, please, stop laughing! No one will think you are joking when looking at your smile!"
Kasin protested, "You are slandering me! Qiqi, do you think what I just said is true?"
As a result, Qiqi suddenly pushed Kaxin away and swam towards the edge of the pool. Although her posture was clumsy, her expression was serious, and she actually started swimming.
Xiao Peng said calmly, "Why do I ask you to teach Qiqi how to swim? You can inspire her desire to survive. People can do many incredible things when they want to survive, such as learning to swim—now you know how ugly you are, right?"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
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