Two people returned, but only Qiu Xi was left when they left, because Hua Linglong planned to stay for two more days before her family sent her back.
Airport-
"Xiao Xi, we'll be going back then. Be careful on your way, and remember to call home if anything happens," Qiu Xi's parents said.
Qiu Xi hugged her parents, waved, and walked forward with her backpack, "Okay, I will. You guys go back."
Watching their daughter walk away, Qiu Xi's parents turned and left.
On the way back, Qiu Mom was chatting with Qiu Dad.
"Dad, Xiao Xi's 18th birthday is coming soon, isn't it?"
"Yes, it's on October 12th."
...
As they chatted, they arrived home.
Meanwhile, Qiu Xi was preparing to board her flight.
Upon arrival, Qiu Xi immediately took a taxi to school after exiting the airport.
When she reached the dormitory, Qiu Xi found that she wasn't the first one back. Liang Yunfei had already finished unpacking and was sitting there.
Qiu Xi greeted her, "Xiao Feifei, why did you come back so quickly too?"
"Did I? I don't think so!" Liang Yunfei's words were a bit rushed.
Of course, Qiu Xi was busy putting away her things and didn't notice.
She continued chatting with Liang Yunfei, "Xiao Feifei, do you know when the other two are coming back?"
"Yan Yan just said in the group chat that she's also coming back today, just a bit later. As for Dai Yao, she lives here, so she can come anytime, so I didn't ask her."
"Okay."
"Here, eat this. My mom asked me to bring it." Qiu Xi took out the snacks she brought and handed them over.
"Okay, thank you, Xiao Xi."
"You're welcome."
...
"This is too much. When will the snack rack we bought earlier arrive?" She hadn't realized it until she started unpacking, but it seemed like there was no place to put her things.
"Ask Yan Yan when she gets here later."
"Mm-hmm."
After finally finishing unpacking, Qiu Xi was completely exhausted.
"Phew, finally done. I'm exhausted," Qiu Xi, who was resting, heard a voice.
She sat up and saw Shen Yan, a thin and small girl, dragging a suitcase even bigger than herself into the dormitory.
"Yan Yan, why did you go home and come back with an even bigger suitcase?"
Liang Yunfei walked over to help her, handing her a cup of water.
"Gulp gulp gulp~"
"I didn't want to either, but my family insisted I bring it for you guys."
"..."
Hearing this, Qiu Xi instantly understood Shen Yan's feelings and replied, "Same, same."
"I already saw."
As soon as Shen Yan entered, she saw the pile of things in Qiu Xi's spot.
"...Can't be helped," Qiu Xi glanced at her spot, spread her hands, and shook her head.
"By the way, Yan Yan, did the things we bought before arrive?"
"They did. I got a message as soon as I got back during the holiday. I was going to tell you guys, but I got busy and forgot."
"Alright, then we'll wait for Dai Yao to come back and pick them up together."
"Mm, okay."
After Qiu Xi rested, "Have you guys seen the English speech contest in the group chat before? Are you planning to sign up?"
"I saw it, but I don't really understand it," Shen Yan replied.
Liang Yunfei added, "Mm, I have some thoughts."
"Then let's do it together. Yan Yan, don't think about it too much. Why don't we sign up together? We can practice with each other too."
"Teacher Yan came to find me before. We can ask him if we don't understand anything."
"Mm, we can try," Shen Yan said after thinking for a while.
"Okay, let's ask Dai Yao when she gets back. If it's okay, we'll go find the teacher as soon as the holiday ends."
"Sure, no problem."
The next day, Song Dai Yao returned and said she was completely fine with it and wanted to gain some experience.
Thus, the four of them reached a consensus on participating in the competition.