Ch. 191..200
Chapter 191
Yuan Xiao did not understand what Fang Yao meant. She looked at him in confusion as he slowly straightened his collar and pointed at the small red heart she had drawn last night.
Yuan Xiao felt that her face must be even redder than her heart because she could already feel her body temperature rising by a few degrees.
“Hurry up and help me move the books. We should go back.” Yuan Xiao changed the topic and walked towards the bookshelf like she was escaping.
Fang Yao stopped teasing her and quickly followed Yuan Xiao, helping her with the books. As he helped Yuan Xiao put the books back, he asked curiously,
“Xiao Xiao, these books are all scientific research and information technology. They have nothing to do with the college entrance examination. Why are you spending so much time reading them?”
“Teacher Lu Liu helped me sign up for a science and technology research competition. I’m preparing for the research topic.” Yuan Xiao was still placing books on the bookshelf and did not notice Fang Yao’s disappointment. The two of them put away all their books and walked out of the library together.
“There’s still a bus now. Let’s take the bus back together. However, you still have to transfer to another bus. Why don’t you take a taxi back?”
“I’ll go with you.”
Yuan Xiao did not refuse. She was very happy to spend more time with Fang
Yao.
The two of them walked side by side to the bus stop. Yuan Xiao finally noticed the silent Fang Yao.
“What’s wrong, Young Master Fang? Is there any stress from studying?” Yuan Xiao turned her head slightly and looked into Fang Yao’s eyes. She felt that he seemed to have something on his mind.
“It’s not pressure from studying.” Fang Yao rubbed Yuan Xiao’s hair and decided to say his thoughts. “I just think you’re too outstanding. I’m worried that I won’t be able to catch up to you.”
Yuan Xiao did not expect Fang Yao to have such thoughts. She smiled and said, “Didn’t you say that I placed my heart with you? What’s there to worry about?
How far can a person run without a heart?”
Fang Yao looked at Yuan Xiao’s blurry outline because of the dim yellow street lamp and hugged her tightly. “No matter where you run, I’ll chase you back.”
Yuan Xiao spent five days in the library. When she finally finished reading the last book, she almost jumped up in excitement.
[Congratulations, host. The special challenge mission has been successfully completed! Your knowledge reserves have reached the highest value!]
Yuan Xiao heaved a sigh of relief when she heard the familiar electronic voice.
[Moreover, the host completed the mission in advance within the specified time! Other than the lucky draw opportunity, you can obtain an additional reward!]
Yuan Xiao walked out of the library and silently asked Little 7 what the rewards were.
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining an ability to predict the future!]
“Predicting the future sounds quite impressive. What exactly does it mean?” Yuan Xiao put on her earphones and deliberately pretended to be on the phone as she stood and waited for the bus.
[Host, you can predict everything that happens to a certain person in the next three days. However, you only have one chance. You have to use it carefully!]
This was the first time Yuan Xiao had obtained such a magical ability. She suddenly felt that her efforts over the past few days had not been in vain. However, she had to use this ability carefully. It might be very useful in the future.
When the bus arrived at the platform, Yuan Xiao looked at the time after getting on. It was not long before school would end. Yuan Xiao decided to go to her parents’ restaurant to take a look.
After arriving at her destination, Yuan Xiao walked along the road and quickly arrived at the restaurant.
There were many guests in the restaurant. There were also a few guests sitting on chairs outside the door, as if they were waiting for seats.
Because they had hired many waiters, the shop was quite busy. Shen Hai was afraid that Feng Mei would work too hard, so he specially hired a chef with a high salary. With Feng Mei’s help, the new chef quickly mastered Feng Mei’s cooking characteristics and could make special dishes very well.
Yuan Xiao looked at the busy waiters in the shop. She did not go to the kitchen to look for Shen Hai and Feng Mei. Instead, she found a single seat in the corner and sat down.
Because there were very few people who came to the restaurant to eat alone, such uncomfortable single seats usually would not be filled.
Yuan Xiao sat in her seat for about two minutes before a waiter walked over with a menu.
“Hello, this is the menu. What do you want to order?” The waitress was a young girl who should have been newly hired. Yuan Xiao had never seen her before.
“One serving of fried rice. No chili or green onions. Less salt.” Yuan Xiao deliberately made it more complicated. She raised her head and observed the girl’s reaction..
Chapter 192
The waitress recorded Yuan Xiao’s request in a small notebook and continued to ask politely, “Do you need a drink?”
“No, thank you.” After the waitress left, Yuan Xiao specially noted down the time.
Coupled with the order process just now, Yuan Xiao felt that although the waitress’ attitude was very good, the efficiency was really a little low.
Moreover, because they were not robots after all, it was inevitable that there would be mistakes. It was too troublesome to record the customers’ requests like she did just now. Not only was it a waste of time, but it was also easy to make mistakes.
After a few days of learning, Yuan Xiao had a deeper understanding of the advantages of electronic information technology.
“Would it be more convenient to install a machine in the restaurant that allows customers to order their own food?” She muttered softly.
Yuan Xiao looked around and realized that the environment in the restaurant was a little noisy. Some people were chatting, and some were calling for waiters. It sounded a little noisy.
“Perhaps we can give customers tools to contact the waiter at any time, or adapt the idea from other restaurants, like installing a button on the tables to summon the waiter so that everyone can easily and quietly call for them.” Yuan Xiao opened the notes app on her cell phone and recorded all her thoughts about the restaurant.
At the same time that Yuan Xiao put down her phone, the waitress walked to Yuan Xiao with a plate of fried rice.
“Your fried rice, no chili and onions, less salt.
Hearing the waitress’ words, Yuan Xiao raised her head and looked at her again. Although she was young, this girl seemed to be very serious and her service attitude was especially sincere.
“The dish was in served about eight minutes…” Yuan Xiao glanced at the time and felt that the time was alright. She took a bite of the fried rice in front of her. It was indeed prepared according to her request.
It seemed that the main problem with her parents’ restaurant was the hardware. If the facilities of the restaurant could be designed to be more advanced, the service experience and productivity of the restaurant would increase greatly.
Yuan Xiao ate the fried rice in front of her at the slowest speed, her eyes constantly observing the customers and waiters in the restaurant. Yuan Xiao realized that although there were a total of four waiters in the restaurant, the only one who was seriously working was the waitress who had just served her.
After the customer left, the other waiters would call the girl to clean up. Although she looked reluctant, she would still do as she was told.
Yuan Xiao did not expect such a bullying incident to happen in their small restaurant.
Yuan Xiao silently noted down one of the women in her thirties with the most overbearing attitude. She seemed to be a waitress recently hired by Feng Mei.
After Yuan Xiao finished eating, she had no intention of leaving. Instead, she sat quietly in her seat and stared blankly. When there were many people, Yuan Xiao’s existence was not obvious. However, as the number of customers in the shop decreased, the waitress just now also noticed Yuan Xiao.
“These fruits and snacks are free. You can have some. After you’re done, you can continue to get more of them from the counter.”
When Yuan Xiao saw the waitress bring a full plate of fruits and snacks to her, she thanked her in surprise.
The woman in her thirties also noticed Yuan Xiao and muttered a few words to the others beside her, as if she looked down on this young waitress’ actions.
Yuan Xiao slowly ate the fruits in front of her. It was almost 10 0’clock, and the customers were all about to leave. Shen Hai and Feng Mei did not come out either. The shop assistant Yuan Xiao had seen previously seemed to be tabulating the bill at the cashier. The four people standing in front of her were unfamiliar faces.
They clearly had some complaints about Yuan Xiao not leaving. The older one even specially ran over to clean up the cutlery in front of Yuan Xiao. However, when she returned, she saw that Yuan Xiao was still sitting on the spot and had no intention of leaving.
“Little girl, our shop is closing.” In the end, the woman could not help but walk up to Yuan Xiao.
The young waitress wanted to stop her, but when she saw the woman’s unfriendly gaze, she did not dare to step forward.
“Closing?” Yuan Xiao munched on melon seeds unhurriedly and said, “Isn’t it written on the door that the business runs till 11:30?”
“That’s when there are customers.” The woman had clearly lost her patience. According to the boss, if no customers were around, the waiters could get off work early at about 10 0’clock. She was unwilling to stay an extra hour just for this little girl.
“Am I not a customer?”
Seeing that Yuan Xiao was young, she said disdainfully without a care for Yuan Xiao’s feelings, “Customers are people with the ability to spend. If you keep eating free fruits like this, count your blessings if you’re not chased out..”
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“Xiao Xiao, why are you here?”
As soon as Feng Mei walked out of the kitchen, she saw Xiao Xiao surrounded by a few waiters.
She did not know the situation. She walked forward and introduced her to the waiters. “This is my daughter, Xiao Xiao. She’s in the second year of high school this year.”
When the woman who had been targeting Yuan Xiao heard the lady boss’s words, her expression hurriedly changed and she said nervously, “This little girl is so beautiful. She’s exactly like our lady boss.”
Yuan Xiao could not help but chuckle. This person’s expression changed faster than flipping through a book. “Is that so? However, my spending ability is relatively poor. No matter how beautiful I am, I might be chased out.”
Yuan Xiao’s words clearly had a hidden meaning. Feng Mei could also tell that Yuan Xiao was unhappy. She asked with concern, “What’s wrong? Who’s being chased out?”
“Nothing, Lady Boss. Sister Li saw that it was too late just now and wanted this young lady to go home early. She was afraid that she would encounter danger. Perhaps your daughter misunderstood Sister Li’s intentions.”
The short-haired girl who had been standing beside the woman just now hurriedly stepped forward to help. Yuan Xiao could tell that other than the young waitress they had bullied previously, the other three seemed to have a good relationship.
“Alright, you guys go pack up and get off work.” Feng Mei knew that Yuan Xiao might have gotten into an argument with a few waiters just now, but she had no intention of pursuing the matter.
When the waiters heard the lady boss’s words, they hurriedly ran to the lounge of the restaurant to change their clothes happily, leaving the young waitress behind.
She said to Feng Mei, who was beside Yuan Xiao, “Sister Mei, I’ll go to the kitchen to clean up before leaving. Anyway, I live alone. It doesn’t matter if I go home earlier or later.”
“Xiao Liu, you should go back early as a young lady. Old Shen and I will clean up the kitchen.” At Feng Mei’s insistence, the young waitress also went to the lounge to change and left the restaurant.
Seeing that everyone had left, Feng Mei asked Yuan Xiao, who was still frowning, “What’s wrong, Xiao Xiao?”
“It’s nothing.” As Yuan Xiao packed the peels in front of her into the trash can, she said to Feng Mei, “I was just eating fruits and snacks provided for free. The waiter called Sister Li wanted me to leave.”
Hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, Feng Mei’s expression became a little unhappy.
“Seriously, that Xiao Li. I already said that fruits and snacks are free.”
“Mom, it’s not that her heart aches for your fruits, she wants to get off work early.” Yuan Xiao was very dissatisfied with the waitress just now. It was not only because she wanted to chase her away. Just based on her attitude towards the young waitress, Yuan Xiao’s impression of her was already poor.
“A waiter with such an attitude can’t stay in the shop for long. Sooner or later, there will be a big problem.”
When Feng Mei heard Yuan Xiao’s words, she shook her head helplessly and explained to her, “Xiao Li is a single mother and her education level is not high. It’s not easy for her to find a job.”
“Mom, you’re thinking too much about others.” Yuan Xiao disagreed with Feng Mei’s actions. Although some people looked very pitiful, they were not worthy of sympathy.
“Let’s not talk about this anymore. Xiao Xiao, why didn’t you go home directly after school?”
Feng Mei had always been soft-hearted. Although she was the boss of the shop, she had always been very good to her employees and had never made things difficult for them.
Yuan Xiao knew that she could not persuade Feng Mei, but she had many ideas about the modification of the restaurant. After the scientific research competition ended, Yuan Xiao would spend some time thinking of ways to upgrade Shen Hai and Feng Mei’s store. Not only did she have to improve the waiters’ attitudes, but she also had to improve the operating equipment.
“I’m preparing to participate in a scientific competition. I went to the library in the afternoon and happened to pass by here to take a look.”
Although Feng Mei did not know much about the science competition, everyone knew that Yuan Xiao’s results were outstanding. Feng Mei had always been very assured of her studies.
“Xiao Xiao is here.” Shen Hai walked out of the kitchen in an apron. “Xiao Mei, I’ve already cleaned up the kitchen. Let’s go home together.”The three of them walked out of the restaurant together. This was the first time Yuan Xiao was sitting in a small pickup truck driven by her father. Although the car had been cleaned up by Shen Hai, it was still a second-hand car that was used to transport goods. It looked relatively old.
“Dad will work hard to earn money in the future and get Xiao Xiao a good car.
When you get into university, Dad will send you to school.”
Shen Hai felt a little uncomfortable. In the past, Yuan Xiao used to sit in a luxury car with a special chauffeur to pick her up in the Yuan Family. Now, she suffered a lot with him..
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“This car is quite good.” Yuan Xiao did not care at all. She leaned against the back seat casually. “I don’t think there’s a need to change it. It can transport people and goods. How convenient.”
Shen Hai looked at Yuan Xiao, who was not bothered at all, and a blissful smile appeared on his face. “Xiao Mei, when our shop expands, we’ll hire more employees to open a chain store. When the time comes, we’ll have some time to travel around the world as a family.”
“Alright, when our daughter gets married in the future, who will accompany you old man around the world? Aren’t you afraid that your son-in-law will be worried?” Although Feng Mei refuted Shen Hai, her face was also filled with a smile.
“Then we’ll bring our son-in-law along. Anyway, Xiao Xiao is my daughter. Who would dare to not allow me to bring my daughter along?
Yuan Xiao listened to her parents bickering in the front row and felt blissful. If not for the fact that she was obsessed with things that did not belong to her in her previous life, she would probably have obtained the happiness she deserved.
On the morning of the weekend, Yuan Xiao tried to contact Academician Bai Bo with the business card that he had left for her.
Unexpectedly, Academician Bai happily gave Yuan Xiao his home address and agreed to meet her.
Yuan Xiao packed up briefly and quickly left home with the content of her previous research topic.
Academician Bai Bo’s address was an old-fashioned residential building. Yuan Xiao was very surprised that a famous old professor would live in such a simple place.
After bringing some simple gifts, Yuan Xiao found his residence according to the address provided by Academician Bai Bo.
Yuan Xiao knocked on the door and asked politely, “Hello, is this Old Master Bai’s house?
An elderly woman’s voice came from the door. Yuan Xiao could hear her slow footsteps as she waited patiently at the door.
“You must be Yuan Xiao. Come in, child.” A woman in her seventies brought Yuan Xiao a pair of slippers and spoke to her warmly.
“Thank you very much.”
“Old Bai, the Yuan Xiao you mentioned just now is here.”
Yuan Xiao followed behind the old lady and saw Academician Bai Bo sunbathing by the balcony window.
“Xiao Xiao, come and sit.” Academician Bai saw Yuan Xiao standing behind his wife and enthusiastically gestured for her to sit.
“Old Master Bai, I came here this time to ask you for guidance.” Yuan Xiao held the research report she had organized and stood respectfully beside Academician Bai Bo. She did not sit down immediately.
“Just call me Grandpa Bai. I have a grandson who’s about the same age as you.” Academician Bai looked at Yuan Xiao kindly. He had admired Yuan Xiao’s talent since the first time he met her.
“Tell me, what do you want to ask?”
Sitting opposite Academician Bai, the old lady poured a glass of fruit juice for Yuan Xiao. “Xiao Xiao, Old Bai usually has a lot of students. This is the first time I’ve seen him so happy. After receiving your call, he’s been smiling.”
Yuan Xiao was very surprised that Academician Bai would be so enthusiastic about her. This was clearly only the second time she had met him, but it was
precisely because of this that Yuan Xiao felt much more relaxed.
‘Grandpa Bai, I want to ask you some questions. Our teacher wants me to participate in a scientific research competition. I want to ask you to help see if my research proposition is feasible.”
Academician Bai was a little surprised to hear Yuan Xiao’s words. He asked her, “Is the competition organized by the Academy of Sciences?
Yuan Xiao nodded and did not hide anything.
“Then I really can’t help you much. I’ve been chosen to be a judge in this competition. If I help you give suggestions, I’m afraid it’ll be unfair to the other students.”
As soon as Academician Bai finished speaking, his wife, who was sitting at the side, looked troubled. She explained to Yuan Xiao, “Xiao Xiao, your Grandpa Bai has never been flexible in his life. He has always been stubborn. He has never even helped his biological grandson in the competition. Please don’t mind him.”
Yuan Xiao was not unhappy at all. Instead, her impression of Academician Bai Bo improved a lot. She smiled and said, “Grandpa Bai, I don’t want you to help me make suggestions. Just help me look at the proposition. I will complete the modifications and research on my own.”
Hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, Academician Bai was at ease. He took her research report and read it carefully.
Yuan Xiao waited nervously at the side. Through the system’s analysis, only
Academician Bai had the ability to research the Academic Genius System. Yuan Xiao really hoped that her research plan was feasible. Making the system was a huge challenge for Yuan Xiao..
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After more than ten minutes, Academician Bai l s expression became more and more serious. Yuan Xiao waited patiently at the side. When Academician Bai finished reading the last page, Yuan Xiao asked tentatively, “Grandpa Bai, do you think my research direction is feasible?”
“Child, did you come up with this idea on your own? Or did you have the help of the school teachers?”
“I thought of it myself, but it’s not well-thought out yet.” Yuan Xiao did not say that there was such an artificial intelligence in her mind. After all, she did not want to be captured for experiments.
“Your age really doesn’t match your thinking.” Academician Bai Bo felt that
Yuan Xiao did not seem to be lying, but he still could not believe that this bold and innovative suggestion came from a sophomore.
“This research topic should not just be used for the scientific competition.” Academician Bai handed Yuan Xiao’s report back to her and said in a serious tone, “You can continue to research boldly. I can guarantee that not only will you get a good ranking in the competition, but you will also be valued by the entire academic world.”
Yuan Xiao was very happy to be recognized by Academician Bai. With his help, she was one step closer to developing the system.
“That’s right, Grandpa Bai. I’ll work hard.”
Academician Bai looked at Yuan Xiao and saw many possibilities in her. “Xiao Xiao, I hope you can consider my proposal. University A is not the best place for you. You have a lot of talent in scientific research. If you’re willing to study at the Academy of Sciences, you’ll definitely have greater achievements in the future.”
Yuan Xiao was also a little swayed. If she entered the Academy of Sciences, it would definitely be of great help to her research on the Academic Genius System. “I will consider it carefully. However, I will prepare for the science competition first and strive to live up to your expectations and obtain a good ranking.”
After leaving Academician Bai’s house, Yuan Xiao became even more determined and prepared to complete her research on the Al.
Fang Yao did not relax at all. too Other than meeting Yuan Xiao in the study group on the weekend, he spent almost all his time studying.
Yuan Xiao’s research report became more and more perfect with the help of Lu Liu and Academician Bai. In the end, she also achieved outstanding results in the scientific research competition. Yuan Xiao obtained second place. The first place was a third-year student. Although his research idea was not as novel as Yuan Xiao’s, his completion rate was much higher than Yuan Xiao’s.
Yuan Xiao was also convinced of her loss. Although she did not obtain any points, Yuan Xiao had also gained a lot, especially in her research of the system. Yuan Xiao had made great progress.
When she returned home, Yuan Xiao was still making amendments and improvements to the system’s code design.
[Host, don’t be discouraged. You still have one lucky draw that you haven’t received!]
“I don’t want to draw the lottery for the time being. The day of Ah Yao and the others’ college entrance examination is getting closer and closer. My thoughts are all on them now,”
[This is good too. Fang Yao and Zhao Yu l s results will directly affect the host’s points.]
“How exactly will you calculate it? Little 7, can you tell me in advance so that I can be mentally prepared?” Yuan Xiao was really worried that even if Fang Yao and Zhao Yu got into University A, she would not be able to obtain many points. Her points were still zero at the moment. Yuan Xiao could not exchange points for anything.
[The final points obtained by the host will be 10 multiplied by the sum of
their points that exceed the cutoff point of University A.]
“In other words, if the score line is 600 and the two of them scored 650 each,
I can get 1,000 points?”
[That’s right, Host.]
“Looks like I have to push a little harder before the college entrance examination!” Yuan Xiao seemed to have made up her mind and placed all her hopes on Fang Yao and Zhao Yu.
The countdown to the college entrance examination passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was the last three days before the college entrance examination.
Under Yuan Xiao’s devilish training, Zhao Yu’s results had also improved greatly. Fang Yao had even successfully gotten into the top five of the cohort.
In the last three days, all the study missions were canceled. All the members of the study group held an early celebration for the college entrance examination that Fang Yao and Zhao Yu were about to face.
The team members sitting in the private room had already ordered food. The four of them were patiently waiting for Wang Chen’s arrival.
“Can Chen Chen make it or not? I’m hungry.” Zhao Yu poured himself a drink and looked downstairs eagerly.
“I just called him. He should be here soon.” Li Chang looked at the time and sighed. “How long has it been since we last saw each other? If it weren’t for the college entrance examination for Colonel Fang and Zhao Yu, Wang Chen wouldn’t have come out..”
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“That’s normal. He’s terrifyingly popular now. When I came on the bus, I heard a few young ladies trying to get tickets to his concert.” Yuan Xiao could understand Wang Chen very well. In her previous life, no matter where he appeared, he would cause traffic jams.
“I wonder if he can arrive safely without being blocked by fans.” Although
Fang Yao did not understand why someone would be so free and follow Wang Chen around the country every day, Wang Chen’s reports on the news were endless. Although most of them were positive, Fang Yao also felt annoyed.
As the few of them were chatting, the door of the private room was suddenly opened quickly. A person wrapped tightly in a cap and mask entered as quickly as possible and immediately closed the door.
“Chen Chen?” Yuan Xiao could not tell if the person in front of her was a man or a woman, but only Wang Chen, who was afraid of being discovered, would dress up like this.
“Hello, everyone! Long time no see!” Wang Chen took off his cap and mask, revealing his exquisitely made-up face.
“F*ck, Wang Chen, what’s wrong with you?!” Zhao Yu ran to Wang Chen in shock and seemed to be very interested in his face with makeup.
“I just finished a photoshoot for a magazine and didn’t have time to remove my makeup.” Wang Chen scratched his head awkwardly and revealed a shy smile. Only then did everyone dare to believe that the demon in front of them who seemed to have came straight out of the poster was really him.
“So handsome, Chen Chen. No wonder you have so many fans. I’m about to fall for you.” Li Chang looked at Wang Chen infatuatedly. This was the first time she had come into close contact with a celebrity, so Li Chang could not help but be a little excited,
“If I dress up, I’ll be very handsome too. Hurry up and stop drooling. Don’t embarrass yourself.” Zhao Yu gently patted Li Chang, indicating for her to be more normal.
“Cut it out. You?” Li Chang looked at Zhao Yu in disdain and said, “If you said that about School Hunk Fang, it might be convincing. But you? Forget it.”
“Brother Fang Yao is more handsome than me. If he becomes a celebrity, he will definitely be more famous.” Wang Chen wiped off his overly heavy eye makeup with a makeup remover and sat in the empty seat between Yuan Xiao and Li Chang.
“Forget it, I can’t do this.” Fang Yao hurriedly waved his hand. The thought of being drawn all over his face like Wang Chen made him feel uncomfortable.
“You relied on your ability to debut. Chen Chen, we all think highly of you.”
Yuan Xiao handed Wang Chen a glass of fruit juice with a smile on her face.
“Xiao Xiao, it’s all because of you that I’m here today. If I hadn’t sung a song at the school gala, my manager wouldn’t have discovered me.”
Wang Chen was sincerely grateful to Yuan Xiao. Not only had she encouraged him many times, but she had also changed his fate.
“Gold will shine sooner or later!” Yuan Xiao raised the fruit juice in her hand and said loudly, “Alright, today is mainly to wish Fang Yao and Zhao Yu success in the college entrance examination!”
“Cheers!”
It was rare for the few of them to gather together, so they stayed until very late at night before leaving. Wang Chen was picked up by his manager, and Li Chang and Zhao Yu were on the way. The two of them left together in disdain, leaving Fang Yao to send Yuan Xiao home.
“Xiao Xiao, I will definitely get into University A,” Fang Yao looked at Yuan Xiao beside him and said to her confidently.
“I believe you can do it!” Yuan Xiao hugged Fang Yao’s arm happily. Ever since the two of them confirmed their relationship, Yuan Xiao seemed to have let down all her guard against Fang Yao.
“But even if I get into University A, I still have to wait for you for a year.” Fang Yao was still very reluctant to part with Yuan Xiao.
“A year will pass very quickly. When I get into University A, we can be together every days” Yuan Xiao was not as sad as Fang Yao. In her heart, they were separated for a better reunion.
Yuan Xiao believed that Fang Yao would definitely become even more dazzling a year later.
“We agreed that you can’t go back on your word.” Fang Yao hesitantly stretched out his little finger, not knowing how to express his determination to be with Yuan Xiao forever.
Yuan Xiao smiled and hooked Fang Yao’s pinky with hers. She shook it gently and said jokingly, “You can’t fool around in university, I’ll get Zhao Yu to keep an eye on you. If you dare to flirt with another girl behind my back, I won’t let you off.”
Fang Yao pulled Yuan Xiao into his arms dotingly and gently stroked her hair. “You’re the luckiest thing that has happened in my life. Don’t worry, I can’t tolerate anyone else anymore.”
Yuan Xiao was a little embarrassed when she heard Fang Yao’s sudden confession. For some reason, Fang Yao seemed to be getting better at saying sweet nothings. Yuan Xiao was even skeptical about whether the clumsy boy from before was him. In a few years, she would definitely not be able to stand
Fang Yao’s attacks,.
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On the day of Fang Yao’s college entrance examination, under his insistence, Wei Lan gave up on the plan to mobilize the entire family to cheer for him.
Yuan Xiao sat in Fang Ming’s car and waited with him for Fang Yao to walk out of the examination hall after the last test.
“Xiao Xiao, if it weren’t for you, the previous Ah Yao probably wouldn’t have been willing to enter this examination hall.” Fang Ming felt that Fang Yao had really changed a lot because of Yuan Xiao. Not only had his attitude towards learning become much more stable, but even his personality had become much more stable.
“Actually, Ah Yao has always been very good. It’s just that he was a little rebellious in the past. When his college entrance examination is over, we can all celebrate for him.”
Yuan Xiao was still holding the sunflower that she was going to give to Fang Yao later. She hoped that everything would go smoothly for him.
“That’s right. When Ah Yao’s college entrance examination ends, he’ll have accomplished something important in his life.”
Fang Ming originally did not place much emphasis on Fang Yao’s results. He was already prepared to send Fang Yao overseas to further his studies, but Yuan Xiao’s appearance seemed to have changed the trajectory of Fang Yao’s life. His results improved rapidly. Now, even if he did not go overseas, he could still obtain good education opportunities. Fang Ming naturally would not force Fang Yao to study overseas.
“However, Xiao Xiao, are you sure you want to go to University A?” Fang Ming knew that Yuan Xiao had received many university invitations. Some schools even had better conditions than University A.
“Yes, I want to go to the same university as Ah Yao.” Yuan Xiao did not hesitate at all. In her opinion, university life would definitely be happier with the company of Fang Yao and other friends.
“Although I also hope that you can go to the same university as Ah Yao, Xiao
Xiao, you have to consider it carefully.”
Although Fang Ming also had selfish motives to let Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao be together, as an elder brother, he did not want Yuan Xiao to have any regrets in her life. “I heard from Shen Yu that you obtained second place in the scientific research competition and are qualified to enter the Academy of Sciences to further your studies. Xiao Xiao, perhaps that kind of life will allow your talent to develop fully.”
How could Yuan Xiao not know that Academician Bai Bo had tried to persuade her many times? But, Yuan Xiao could not let go of Fang Yao. If she went to the Academy of Science, she would have to go to another city. Yuan Xiao did not want to be separated from him for too long.
“I know, Brother Fang Ming. I will be responsible for my life. No matter what choice I make, I won’t regret it.”
Fang Ming looked at Yuan Xiao, who was sitting in the back row. Her gaze was exceptionally firm. Fang Ming did not know why a girl who had just reached adulthood would have an exceptionally mature and steady temperament that made people really trust her completely.
“Alright, no matter what choice you make, I’ll support you. You have to believe that Ah Yao will support you too.”
Before Fang Ming could finish speaking, the bell for the end of the examination sounded in the examination hall. Yuan Xiao and Fang Ming got out of the car together. Looking at the crowd in front of her, Yuan Xiao was a little worried. “Brother Fang Ming, will Ah Yao not be able to find us?”
Fang Ming was about to give Fang Yao a call when Yuan Xiao was suddenly hugged from behind. Yuan Xiao did not resist because this hug was especially warm and familiar.
“Ah Yao!” Yuan Xiao turned around happily and hugged Fang Yao. Looking at the smiling young man, Yuan Xiao felt a warmth in her heart. “Flowers for you. Ah Yao, congratulations on your successful college entrance examination!”
“How is it, Ah Yao? Did it go smoothly?” Fang Ming also walked to Fang Yao’s side with concern. Looking at his brother, who was almost taller than him, Fang Ming felt that Fang Yao seemed to have really grown up.
“Don’t worry, everything went well!” Fang Yao had been preparing for this exam for too long. He was very confident in obtaining a satisfactory score.
Zhao Yu and Fang Yao’s examination halls were not in the same school. After Yuan Xiao found out that he had also done well, she heaved a sigh of relief.
After the Fang family attended the celebration banquet for Fang Yao, Yuan Xiao was sent back to her house by Fang Ming.
When Shen Hai and Feng Mei heard that Fang Yao had performed well, they were happy for him.
This summer vacation, Yuan Xiao stuck to Fang Yao almost every day. Their relationship gradually heated up. In the end, Fang Yao did not look forward to his results and even wanted to accompany Yuan Xiao to repeat school for another year.
The day before the college entrance examination results were released, Yuan Xiao had already received the system’s points notification.
[Congratulations, host. The mission to save the bottom-feeder has been completed by 50%. Fang Yao and Zhao Yu have successfully entered University A. As long as Li Chang and Wang Chen can achieve the desired results, the host will receive an additional 100% reward.]
Yuan Xiao was very surprised by the system’s special ability to know their results before the college entrance examination results were officially announced..
Chapter 198
“Little 7, how many points did Ah Yao and Zhao Yu get? How many points can I earn this time?” Compared to the points, Yuan Xiao was more concerned about their specific results. The higher their results, the more helpful it was for them to choose a major.
[Student Fang Yao has exceeded the scoreline by 65 points. Student Zhao Yu has exceeded the scoreline by 15 points. The host can obtain 800 points!]
“Fang Yao scored 695!” Yuan Xiao widened her eyes in disbelief. The cutoff score for Science-based majors was 630, and the cutoff score for Sports special admission was 560. In other words, Fang Yao scored 695 and Zhao Yu scored 575.
Yuan Xiao knew that Fang Yao’s results were very good now, but she did not expect him to score so high.
[That’s right, Host. Therefore, your mission this time was completed
perfectly! ]
Yuan Xiao felt that it was not all thanks to her that Fang Yao could achieve such good results. After all, his own efforts were obvious.
“Little 7, did I change the direction of many of the characters in the original book?” Yuan Xiao remembered that in her previous life, although Fang Yao was very outstanding and managed the Fang Corporation’s business very well, studying was still not his forte. However, in this life, he had clearly changed a lot.
[Yes, but don’t worry, Host. The plot will still be rationalized. Leave everything to Little 7.]
Although Yuan Xiao did not know how the system would plan everyone’s life trajectory, everyone was developing in a good direction after all. Yuan Xiao was sincerely happy for them.
On the day the results were officially released, although Yuan Xiao already knew the final answer, she still pretended to be looking forward to it and sat by the computer with Fang Yao’s family to check the results.
Seeing the expected score, Yuan Xiao did not look extremely overjoyed. However, Wei Lan and Fang Yuan looked completely surprised. Fang Ming was really happy for Fang Yao. It seemed that only Fang Yao and Yuan Xiao were calmer.
“Dad, Mom, you’re exaggerating. Look at Xiao Xiao. She’s the only one who trusts my strength the most.” Fang Yao looked at his excited parents and his tone revealed joy.
“Xiao Xiao, Auntie has to thank you properly!” Wei Lan held Yuan Xiao’s hand excitedly, her eyes filled with gratitude.
“Auntie, Ah Yao relied on his own efforts. He deserves this result.” Yuan Xiao was very happy that Fang Yao’s efforts were not in vain. Under his insistence, the Fang couple understood this seemingly rebellious youngest son more and more and cared more about him.
“No way. If not for Xiao Xiao, I wouldn’t have bothered to study.” Fang Yao deliberately pressed his head on Yuan Xiao’s shoulder shamelessly. Although he had successfully entered University A, he seemed to be one step closer to parting with Yuan Xiao.
On the day they reported to University A, Fang Yao and Zhao Yu agreed to take the same high-speed rail. The two of them went to the same university. Sun Ting had also gone to a foreign music school a few days ago.
With this parting, no one knew when they would be able to get together again.
Zhao Yu was very glad that he did not separate from Fang Yao. The few people at the high-speed rail station bade farewell reluctantly. Even Li Chang, who had always fought with Zhao Yu, had tears in her eyes.
“Zhao Yu, you have to learn from the most handsome boy in school. Don’t start being unrestrained again without Xiao Xiao’s supervision.” Li Chang did not expect their separation to come so quickly, as if they had only spent a short period of time together.
“You have to study hard with Sister-in-law too. I’ll wait for you at University A. When the time comes, I’ll welcome you as a senior!” Zhao Yu smiled heartlessly and patted Li Chang’s shoulder.
Yuan Xiao had been following behind Fang Yao silently. When it was time to part, she did not know what to say.
“Xiao Xiao, I’ll come back to see you during the holidays. You have to video call me when you have time, understand?” Fang Yao looked at the depressed Yuan Xiao and felt very upset.
“I will. You have to take good care of yourself.” Yuan Xiao was afraid that if she said more, her tears would fall. They were clearly not far apart, but Yuan Xiao still could not bear to be separated from Fang Yao.
Fang Yao and Zhao Yu were about to go to check their tickets. Yuan Xiao and Li Chang could only send them to the entrance of the platform.
As they watched the two of them leave with their luggage, Yuan Xiao and Li Chang’s hearts ached.
“Xiao Xiao, why do I feel so uncomfortable? I usually hate him…” Li Chang’s voice was a little choked.
Yuan Xiao looked at her red eyes and comforted her. “It’s alright. We’ll go to University A next year too. By then, we’ll be together again..”
Chapter 199
“Zhao Yu, that fool, is actually quite good-looking. He also studies Sports. Will
there be many girls wooing him after he goes to university?” Li Chang sniffled and said uneasily.
“Zhao Yu already has someone he likes. You don’t have to worry about this.” Yuan Xiao looked at the puzzled Li Chang and knocked her forehead helplessly. “The two of you are a pair of fools!”
After saying that, Yuan Xiao took out her cell phone and showed the chat history between Zhao Yu and her from a few days ago to Li Chang.
Li Chang looked at Zhao Yu and Yuan Xiao’s chat records. Her expression changed from confusion to shock and then to surprise bit by bit.
“The two of you are very slow. We can all tell that you like each other,” Yuan Xiao said.
“This fool still wants you to look after me and not let me fall in love at a young age?” Li Chang saw the begging emoji Zhao Yu sent to Yuan Xiao and asked with a smile through her tears, “Then why didn’t he tell me himself?”
“He was just worried that you’d reject him.” Yuan Xiao put away her cell phone and continued to explain to Li Chang, “Zhao Yu has always wanted to make himself more outstanding. Because he cares a lot about you, he’s very worried that he won’t be worthy of you.”
“Looks like he’s the same as Colonel Fang. He works hard to become a better version of himself for love.” Li Chang had always admired Fang Yao. He had astonishing perseverance and had worked hard not to be left behind by Yuan Xiao.
“So, let’s not let them down. Work hard!” Yuan Xiao smiled and patted Li Chang’s shoulder. The remaining points for this mission would all depend on Li Chang.
Li Chang had a bad feeling in her heart. Yuan Xiao’s gaze was really a little scary.
It was indeed as she had expected. Yuan Xiao had practically launched a devilish training mode on her. Because Wang Chen was busy with the public performance, Yuan Xiao placed all her attention on her.
After leaving Fang Yao, Yuan Xiao seemed to have suddenly unleashed her true potential. It seemed that in order to distract herself, not only had Yuan Xiao improved by leaps and bounds in her studies, but she had also won countless competition awards.
Every time Fang Yao video-called Yuan Xiao, she was studying. Moreover,
Yuan Xiao’s results had already been recognized by more academic experts.
Not only did she accept interviews at the national level, but Yuan Xiao had also
received invitations from many academic experts.
A year later, even before the college entrance examination, Yuan Xiao was already a talent that the various universities were fighting for. She did not need to take the exam at all and could directly choose almost all the famous schools.
As Yuan Xiao’s teacher, Lu Liu felt honored. At the same time, he had spent a lot of effort on Yuan Xiao’s future. On the eve of the college entrance examination, Lu Liu specially looked for Yuan Xiao to talk.
“Xiao Xiao, you’ve gained a lot in the past year, especially in the research of the
Al. You’ve already been recognized by many academic experts. As long as you invest some time in experiments, the project should be able to go public soon.” Lu Liu had always trusted Yuan Xiao’s ability, and she had never disappointed him.
“Thank you for your support, Teacher Lu. If you hadn’t always helped me apply for leave, I wouldn’t have had so much time to do scientific research.”
Yuan Xiao was telling the truth. In her third year of high school, other than participating in exams and competitions, she rarely returned to school. In order to study better, Professor Bai Bo lent the laboratory at the Academy of
Sciences to Yuan Xiao.
“Don’t be modest. Tell me how many invitations you’ve received from universities. Even our principal is asking me which university you’re interested in.”
Lu Liu received many requests and recommendation letters in private. They were all great teachers and universities that wanted to know more about Yuan Xiao. In order to retain a talent like Yuan Xiao, they offered many tempting conditions that would be very helpful to Yuan Xiao’s future career and economy.
“I still want to go to University A.” After Yuan Xiao finished speaking, she realized that Lu Liu’s expression was a little troubled. She asked, “Teacher Lu, I know that some schools offer conditions that are more suitable for me than University A, but I don’t want to change my original intention.”
“Xiao Xiao, is this decision… because of Ah Yao?” As Fang Yao’s cousin, Lu Liu naturally knew about Yuan Xiao and Fang Yao’s relationship. Moreover, he had discussed Yuan Xiao’s situation with Fang Ming before. Lu Liu did not want Yuan Xiao to make a regretful choice because of Fang Yao.
“Yes.” Yuan Xiao thought for a moment and added, “It’s not just for Ah Yao.”
Lu Liu originally wanted to persuade Yuan Xiao not to value relationships too much, but when he heard that Yuan Xiao was obviously implying something, he patiently continued to listen to her explanation.
“Teacher Lu, I’ve already contacted Professor Shen from University A and asked him to help me apply for a dual major with the Academy of Sciences.”
Lu Liu asked in confusion, “Two majors? Are you going to study different majors at two universities?
Chapter 200
“You can say that. However, because there was no precedent before, I only applied to University A and will continue the nominal research at the Academy of Sciences while attending university.” Yuan Xiao had also discussed it with Academician Bai in private The only way to achieve both was to work twice as hard.
“Isn’t that too tiring? Are you confident in obtaining degrees from two schools?” Although Lu Liu felt that Yuan Xiao’s idea was feasible, it would definitely not be easy to put it into practice.
“I can do it, Teacher Lu.”
Hearing Yuan Xiao’s affirmative answer, Lu Liu seemed to be much more at ease. Yuan Xiao had never let him down.
“Good luck then. If there’s anything you need to communicate with the education department, I can help.”
Yuan Xiao thanked Lu Liu. Although she had already made the arrangements, she was still very grateful for Lu Liu’s help.
The three days of the college entrance examination did not seem to have any effect on Yuan Xiao. Her results were also shocking. As the top scorer of the college entrance examination in the entire province, Yuan Xiao made the headlines on almost all the news pages.
What was even more shocking was that this college entrance examination top scorer had already won countless awards and had already been specially invited by many universities.
Li Chang had also gotten into University A as she wished. Moreover, her score was enough to choose an ideal major. Wang Chen had gotten into Media College. Although his score was not as high as Li Chang’s, his reputation was more than enough. Yuan Xiao had also earned added 400 points.
The college entrance examination was around the same time as Sun Li’s expected delivery date. Yuan Xiao knew that Jiang Yan seemed to have failed the college entrance examination and would likely repeat for a year.
Yuan Wei’s results were not ideal, but Yuan Xiao and her did not like each other and could not be bothered with her. However, after Sun Li gave birth, she went to the hospital to visit her and her newborn brother.
Yuan Ming named his youngest son Yuan Xu. Yuan Xiao liked his younger brother very much, and Little Yuan Xu seemed to like his elder sister, Xiao Xiao. The first time they met, he held Yuan Xiao’s hand tightly.
Yuan Xiao felt that everyone’s lives seemed to be very blissful. The night before she applied for university, Yuan Xiao received a call from Fang Yao.
“Xiao Xiao, are you busy?”
Every time Fang Yao called, he was afraid of affecting Yuan Xiao. From what Fang Ming said, Yuan Xiao had been busy doing scientific research. Many of her research results had been recognized by the country.
“No, what are you doing?” Yuan Xiao lay on the bed and relaxed when she heard Fang Yao’s voice.
“I’m thinking about you…”
Fang Yao’s voice entered her ears numbly. Yuan Xiao chuckled and replied, “Didn’t we meet during the day? Why are you already thinking of me after just separating for a while?”
“I really don’t want to be separated from you.” Fang Yao’s voice was a little low.
Yuan Xiao also noticed that he was a little abnormal and asked, “What’s wrong,
Ah Yao? Did something happen?”
“Nothing. I just think the holidays are too short. School will start again soon.” “Aren’t you happy that I’m going back with you to university this time?
Hearing Yuan Xiao’s gentle voice, Fang Yao was a little touched. He thought for a moment and asked, “Xiao Xiao, have you really thought about it? Are you going to apply for University A?”
“That’s right. Don’t you want to go to university with me?” Yuan Xiao asked.
“Of course I want to,” Fang Yao blurted out. However, when he thought of his conversation with his brother today, he continued to ask, “But Xiao Xiao, I hope you can choose the university that suits you the most and not choose University A for me.”
“Then which university do you want me to go to? I’ll listen to you.” Yuan Xiao felt that Fang Yao’s voice was a little lonely on the phone. For some reason, when Yuan Xiao heard Fang Yao’s words, her heart seemed to be pierced.
“I…” Fang Yao was obviously hesitant. In the end) he said, “I heard from my brother that the Academy of Sciences should be the most suitable for you…”
“I understand, Ah Yao. I’ll consider it.” Yuan Xiao hung up the phone and felt a little depressed. Although Fang Yao was thinking for her, Yuan Xiao did not like the feeling of being pushed away by him.
Therefore, until the eve of school, Yuan Xiao did not mention her application to Fang Yao. This was because all the universities maintained a green pass for Yuan Xiao. Therefore, it was entirely up to her to decide which university to go to. Even Shen Hai and Feng Mei did not know which university Yuan Xiao would choose.
School was about to start. Yuan Xiao had no intention of leaving with Fang Yao. Instead, she sent him to the station.
Fang Yao thought that Yuan Xiao had already made a choice and that was why she did not leave with him. Although he was a little lonely, he still hoped that Yuan Xiao could have a better future. After hugging Yuan Xiao and saying goodbye, Fang Yao boarded the train back to school in a low mood..