"Beep!"
"Mission released: Lead the six-person team to victory in the exchange meeting. Reward: 50,000 and Aura: Negotiation Presence."
Just as Qiu Xi returned to her dorm after today's training, she heard the long-absent broadcast sound before she could even sit down, and for a moment, she didn't quite react.
"Xiao Hua, what does this Negotiation Presence mean?"
But none of this dampened Qiu Xi's enthusiasm for the reward.
"It's a type of exclusive domain that enhances the possessor's personal aura, especially providing innate persuasiveness in speech."
"!!!"
This unexpected joy came a bit too suddenly!
As soon as Qiu Xi finished Xiao Hua's explanation, while she couldn't fully grasp it, she declared, "I can do this! You can give me more rewards like this."
"You think you're quite clever, don't you? You don't even work hard!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she heard Xiao Hua's merciless complaint.
However, this time Qiu Xi didn't respond.
Because she really was a bit lazy, and it had been a long time since she had unlocked any skills...
The more Qiu Xi thought about it, the more she felt she had gone too far.
"So, do you feel guilty?"
"..."
Guilt? That's impossible!
After all, she felt she had been quite busy lately and hadn't stopped to rest properly.
"Not you! Stingy Old Zhou, the skinflint!"
After so long, she hadn't even seen her salary increase!
"Cough cough! What are you saying! I'm not that kind of person, ha!"
The one attempting to quibble immediately launched into an explanation.
"Alright, go complete your mission!"
Xiao Hua was now devoid of desire. Following such a host, it didn't know when it would start making big money.
"..."
Qiu Xi had never seen such an arrogant little system!
But considering she was in the wrong, she decided that after this debate competition, she would focus on her career!
It was also because of this mission that for the next week, Qiu Xi's training for the six individuals became even more rigorous, with no end to the intensity.
At times, she felt like she was turning into Extinct Master Auntie!
However, a week was neither long nor short. For the freshmen, it felt like an eternity, but for Qiu Xi, it was just the blink of an eye.
Thus, in the blink of an eye, it was time for the exchange meeting with Xi Nian University.
Last year, the delegation from Xi Nian University had visited Min Hua University for the exchange meeting, so as agreed, this year it was their turn to go to Xi Nian University.
Early Saturday morning, Qiu Xi woke up to get herself ready.
There were regulations from above stating that they could not embarrass the school. Therefore, the night before sleeping, Old Yan had emphasized this point in the group chat.
...
At the school gate -
"What should I do? I'm a little nervous!"
It was their first time attending such an event, so Zhao Yingying, holding onto Mei Ke, had arrived early.
When the two of them arrived, there wasn't a soul there yet!
"Ke Ke, it's okay!"
Zhao Yingying, usually carefree, was typically a chatterbox.
But today, she was a little reserved. Although she was comforting Mei Ke now, she herself was feeling a bit uncertain.
Mei Ke took a deep breath and nodded, "Mm."
"But why aren't the senior brothers and sisters here yet?"
From waiting for two people, then to six, and now to a whole crowd around them, they estimated that only the teachers were missing, yet they still hadn't seen any sign of their senior brothers and sisters.
"Let's wait a bit longer."
"They're here!"
"They've arrived."
As soon as the two of them spoke, they heard the casual and indifferent voices of Gu Yan Sheng and Feng Yun Qi.
Turning their heads, they saw that they had indeed arrived.
But they had come together with the teachers.
"..."
As expected, those favored by the teachers were different!
However, they overlooked the expressions of Qiu Xi and the others as they walked over.
To be honest, the feeling of having to go to the office for a short meeting before setting off was truly unpleasant.
But no one had a chance to say anything. As soon as everyone had arrived, they departed immediately.
Then, from across two roads, the group was led on a tour of Xi Nian University.
Starting with the School Emissary Garden at the entrance, they circled the entire campus before each group went to their respective areas to begin their learning and exchanges.
And the few people who finally sat down, before they could even have a sip of water, were already preparing for friendly exchanges with the freshman team from Xi Nian University.
The process was quite formal, involving drawing topics, selecting them, and then discussing them.
During the discussion, Qiu Xi and a few others consulted with Yan Bai Tao, and based on their performance at the scene, they selected Gu Yan Sheng, Zhao Yingying, Feng Yun Qi, and Liu Yu to go up.
Then, they took the remaining Mei Ke and Li Nan to learn below.
Since the judges for the exchange meeting were the leading teachers from both sides and two student representatives from each side, Min Hua University had Yan Bai Tao as the sole teacher, plus Qiu Xi and Ning Fei Yu as the two student representatives.
Therefore, it was convenient to bring two freshmen along to learn on the side.
An exchange meeting! It was all about exchange and learning!
...
"Old Yan, what do you think?"
"Let's see, it should be quite good."
Yan Bai Tao nodded. He had watched these children train whenever he had free time. He had to admit, they were very good!
What the current situation was, whether it was a horse or a donkey, it had to be brought out to be tested to know for sure.
Although his heart leaned towards his own children, the level of Xi Nian University was only high, not low!
If it weren't for Qiu Xi, that dark horse, breaking through last year, the flower would probably have still fallen to Xi Nian University.
Therefore, he could only say it was quite good. Everything would have to wait until the little ones from Xi Nian University made their move to see the outcome.
"Mm."
Although Qiu Xi just nodded blandly, she was still concerned. She didn't want this mission to become the first hurdle she couldn't overcome.
"Alright, it's starting."
As the chairman announced, this friendly exchange meeting began.
...
"Alas, it seems they're still not quite there..."
Just a third of the way through, Old Yan began to sigh.
Although Liu Yu's opening statement was very good, it was still a bit lacking by the time it reached Yingying. Moreover, the opposing side was relentlessly pressing on this point, and Yan Bai Tao started to worry a bit.
"Old Yan, it's not that I'm criticizing you, but there's no need to be so pessimistic. After all, you know that the children from our school who can come here, their mouths are not easily swayed."
As soon as he finished speaking, Old Yan was consoled by the teacher from Xi Nian University sitting next to him.
Qiu Xi and Ning Fei listened. As students, it was difficult for them to interject, so they could only listen silently.
"Heh heh... You're speaking too soon!"
This old man! Just because he's won a few times! What's there to be so arrogant about!
While joking with this old man, Old Yan was constantly cursing inwardly, but he just wouldn't admit that his students were inferior!