It was quite interesting that after safely seeing off the end of the world, Christmas Eve was also approaching this year.
Christmas and Christmas Eve, these were originally Western traditional holidays. In recent years, with the improvement of the national economy and changes in consumption concepts, they have become increasingly popular in China.
Especially among young people, the importance of Christmas Eve and Christmas is no less than Valentine's Day, serving as a good opportunity for couples to date and find partners.
On this weekend evening, most of the students from the two classes had already arrived at the classroom for the evening roll call.
The counselor, Shu Peng, had also arrived and was chatting and laughing with some girls sitting in the front row.
Just then, Qin Tian entered the classroom with Chen Zhuang and a few others, each holding two large cardboard boxes.
"Just put them here!"
After placing the two boxes he was holding on the podium, Qin Tian said to Chen Zhuang and the others.
Chen Zhuang and the others did as they were told, arranging the boxes one by one.
In the classroom, students from both classes were drawn to their attention, casting curious glances.
"Qin Tian, what is this?"
Shu Peng also asked with a look of surprise.
Qin Tian smiled and explained, "Isn't tomorrow Christmas Eve? These are peace apples that Nuan Nuan and I are giving to everyone. Both classes will receive them."
As soon as he said this, the classroom erupted in excited cheers.
"Apples have been so expensive lately. As expected of Boss Qin, so generous!"
Shu Peng gave him a thumbs-up, teasing him with a smile.
The revelation of Qin Tian's identity as the behind-the-scenes boss of Tianming Internet Cafe had earned him the nickname "Boss Qin" in class.
"It was Nuan Nuan's idea, and she paid for it."
Qin Tian said with a chuckle.
"Oh, that doesn't matter, it's all the same."
Shu Peng waved her hand with a smile, looking at the boxes on the floor and said, "You can hand them out yourselves!"
Qin Tian nodded and waved at Xia Nuannuan, who had already arrived.
Xia Nuannuan shook her head, signaling for them to just start distributing.
"Class monitor, go ahead! It's your gift to everyone, so it's more meaningful for you to hand them out!"
Cheng Meng shouted loudly.
As soon as she said this, the girls around her immediately echoed in agreement.
Xia Nuannuan couldn't refuse and had no choice but to stand up and walk quickly to the podium.
Qin Tian and the others had already opened the cardboard boxes, revealing apples wrapped like gift boxes.
The apples were high-quality Fuji apples, which were already quite expensive. With the packaging and the holiday price increase, they were indeed quite costly.
Even with bulk wholesale, they cost ten yuan each.
Moreover, Xia Nuannuan insisted on good things coming in pairs, so each student would receive two, and students from Class 2 would also receive them.
Under Shu Peng's direction, the students in the classroom came forward one by one to receive their gifts, following the order from left to right.
First were two girls from Class 1.
Xia Nuannuan took two apples from a cardboard box and handed one to a girl.
"Xia Nuannuan, could you give me one from you and one from Qin Tian?"
The girl suddenly asked with a smile.
Xia Nuannuan was stunned by her request and looked at her with confusion.
"Please."
The girl clasped her hands together, smiling as she explained, "Actually, a boy asked me out to go shopping tomorrow. I need your blessings!"
"Oh, I see, alright!"
Xia Nuannuan suddenly understood. She handed one apple she was holding to Qin Tian beside her, and the other with both hands to the girl, sending her sweet blessings at the same time.
"I wish you success in finding a partner tomorrow!"
"Then I wish you peace and well-being."
Qin Tian also handed over an apple.
"Thank you, thank you!"
The girl took the apples and thanked them repeatedly with excitement.
After that, Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan continued this practice, with each student receiving an apple and a blessing from them.
In the cheerful atmosphere, the students from both classes in the classroom were filled with gratitude towards Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan.
Especially the students from Class 2, who hadn't expected to receive gifts, were surprised and touched. Some boys who had previously gossiped about Qin Tian out of envy and jealousy now felt a sense of shame.
Soon, everyone except Feng Jun, who had had a conflict with Qin Tian during military training, and Zhou Yiming, the former class monitor from Class 2, had received their gifts.
"Is anyone still missing?"
Qin Tian asked loudly.
"Brother Tian, Feng Jun hasn't received one!"
A voice called out.
Qin Tian looked over and saw Zhang Lang pushing Feng Jun, who was in the front row.
The latter frowned and struggled, clearly unwilling to step forward to accept the kind gesture.
"Zhang Lang, help him take it. If he doesn't want it, he can eat it!"
Qin Tian said.
"Got it!"
Zhang Lang responded and quickly ran forward to accept two peace apples on his behalf.
Zhou Yiming from Class 2 also hadn't received one, but no one spoke up for him, so Qin Tian pretended not to know.
Xia Nuannuan was of the same opinion.
To her, Zhou Yiming's malicious words directed at Qin Tian that time were even more excessive than Feng Jun's, and she hadn't forgiven him.
Finally, with a little less than half a box left, Qin Tian directly gave it all to the counselor.
He and Xia Nuannuan would give each other better gifts tomorrow and didn't need these.
"So many for me?"
Shu Peng asked them with a laugh.
"We haven't thanked you properly for the barbecue grill incident last time. All of these are for you. Eat to your heart's content. If you can't finish them, you can give them to colleagues or friends."
Qin Tian said with a smile.
"Eat to my heart's content, my foot! Do you think I'm a pig?"
Shu Peng rolled her eyes playfully.
"I didn't say that, you said it yourself."
Qin Tian grinned.
Beside them, Xia Nuannuan was amused by their banter and couldn't help but chuckle.
"Alright, I'll take them. Thank you. Go and sit down, I'm going to start taking attendance!"
Shu Peng waved her hand.
Qin Tian nodded, took Xia Nuannuan's hand, and walked towards the back of the classroom.
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The next day at noon, while Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan were having lunch in the cafeteria, Qin Tian's future mother-in-law called.
"Ah? You and Aunt Tang are coming together?"
Xia Nuannuan exclaimed.
Qin Tian, sitting beside her, was also stunned and looked at her with surprise.
Xia Nuannuan smiled at him and said to her mother on the phone, "There's only one big class tomorrow afternoon. Okay, then after my brother and I finish class, we'll drive over directly. Alright!"
After a few more words, Xia Nuannuan hung up the phone.
"My mom is coming too?"
Qin Tian asked urgently.
"Yes, she said Old Xia has already booked a restaurant and wants us to go over and have a meal together then."
Xia Nuannuan replied with a smile.
"This... is this considered an official meeting of both families?"
Qin Tian asked, taken aback.
Xia Nuannuan paused for a moment, then also realized.
Come to think of it, Old Xia hadn't actually met Qin Tian's mother yet.
"This is a bit sudden. Let's eat first. I'll call my mom tonight to ask her."
Qin Tian smiled helplessly and put some food into her bowl.
Xia Nuannuan nodded, lowered her head, and ate her food absentmindedly.
She was starting to get a little nervous. Her mother and her future mother-in-law got along well and were already good friends, but Old Xia was the biggest variable!
She hoped Old Xia would stay calm and not cause any trouble!