"It's been half a month, almost a month, and we've been training for so long. We should be fine to compete again, right?"
"Don't worry, Old Yan."
"Yeah, Old Yan, we'll definitely play well."
"Teacher, don't worry, we've been sharpening our swords for so long. We just want to test the waters."
"Don't mess around, especially Zhang Shu and Ning Feiyu. Play properly!"
Although he had lectured them for a long time, the preliminary matches were still fresh in his mind. Yan Bitao was afraid these few kids wouldn't remember.
"Okay, we promise to play properly."
"Alright, go ahead, good luck!"
......
Because of Yan Bitao's repeated instructions before the match, Qiu Xi and the others played quite conservatively at first, at least giving their opponents something to talk about.
However, as they continued to play, it became a bit limiting for them. As the match progressed, there was less to say.
Finally, the two of them unleashed their trump cards. Although they couldn't fully execute their "predicting your predictions" strategy, they managed to achieve about thirty to forty percent of it.
......
"As expected, they couldn't hold back."
As the results came out, they won as expected.
However, the win wasn't as smooth as it could have been. As soon as they got off the field, Zhang Shu started complaining.
"Me too..."
"It's all over. We'll discuss it with the teacher later."
"Mm."
"You played well."
Yan Bitao was so pleased that he immediately approached them after the match.
"Teacher, we..."
"No need to say anything, I know. I'll discuss it with Teacher Yan when we get back, and we'll talk about it later."
Yan Bitao had noticed things as he watched.
Perhaps their previous approach had been too conservative. He would need to review it later. If necessary, they would study their opponents and adopt a tactical approach.
"Okay, Teacher."
"Alright, we won, so why are you all like this? It's not like you."
"That's right, we've directly advanced to the finals."
Except for Qiu Xi, the other three were participating in such a national competition for the first time and had advanced to the finals. Hearing this, they all started to feel happy.
"Then, Teacher, we'll be leaving now?"
Seeing that most of the people in the stadium had left, Qiu Xi and the others prepared to say goodbye to their teacher.
"Yes, go back. The teachers will inform you about what's next."
"Okay."
"Xiao Xi."
"Hm? Nan Hua, what are you doing here?"
As Qiu Xi was walking and chatting with the others, she suddenly heard Nan Hua's voice, and was a little surprised.
"Just came to see how you were doing."
"We're done, we're leaving now."
Seeing the situation, Zhang Shu pulled Ning Feiyu and Li Du, preparing to leave. Before leaving, she winked at Qiu Xi, acting as if she understood everything.
"..."
What do you understand? I don't understand.
Qiu Xi looked at Zhang Shu, who was walking away, with a puzzled expression, thinking that she really needed to have a good talk with her next time.
"Since they've left, why don't we go together?"
Looking at the people who had thoughtfully left, Nan Hua smiled and lowered his head.
"Okay."
In the end, the two of them went to eat together and made plans to go to the swimming pool another day, after which Qiu Xi headed home.
Dormitory -
"Xiao Xi, how was it?"
Hearing this, Qiu Xi immediately remembered the last time. So, she learned her lesson and blurted out the answer directly.
"Very good, we've made it to the finals."
"Wow! I knew you guys could do it."
"Awesome!"
"Let's go, shall we eat together?"
"Um... I just ate with Nan Hua..."
This was something the three of them hadn't expected. Even eating a meal could be intercepted.
"In the end, I was disliked by my sister. In the blink of an eye, she's off to have fun with her brother again."
"..."
"Don't force me!" Qiu Xi got a headache looking at this drama queen.
"It's my fault..."
"You!"
"I think you're getting arrogant, always provoking me..."
As she spoke, Qiu Xi clenched her fists. "I think I'm going to punch you..."
"..."
This script wasn't right...
Hearing Qiu Xi's words, Song Daiyao was completely thrown off.
"Hahaha~ I can't believe you're in this situation today!"
"There's always someone better..."
"Daiyao, I didn't expect this, hahahaha~"
"How is it? Is sister still feeling bad?"
"I was too hasty!"
Song Daiyao took a step back. She was careless and underestimated the situation, which led to this.
"I give up, I give up..." Seeing the fist approaching, she immediately conceded.
"Hmph! Sister Song, remember to be careful next time. My hands show no mercy."
"..."
"Hahahaha~"
One word, brilliant!
"Go eat quickly, we still have to practice when we get back."
Seeing that there was nothing more to see, Shen Yan and Liang Yunfei pulled Song Daiyao and prepared to go eat.
Xiao Xi was back, and tonight they would definitely be practicing for the second level. With the exam time getting closer, they were all working hard, hoping to pass in one go.
"Let's go, let's go!"
Song Daiyao, who had been defeated, never expected that a top student like Xiao Xi would also know this trick. She had to escape quickly.
"Little one! You watch your 'Lin Daiyu' act every day, you have to be prepared."
Qiu Xi watched Song Daiyao rush out to eat, a smile lingering in her heart.
"Xiao Xi, really, how can she also..."
"Don't you know your own level? And you still deliver yourself to her!"
"I... how would I know..." Her tone dropped lower and lower until her voice was barely audible.
"There's a lot you don't know. Go eat quickly, and study hard when you get back."
"Okay."
As one matter concluded, Qiu Xi took the opportunity while the others were out to eat to check on her "investment project," which she occasionally glanced at.
"!!!"
There weren't this many a few days ago when she looked. Qiu Xi stared at the number, feeling like she was floating on clouds, dizzy.
Blinking her eyes, Qiu Xi counted the number again. There were a full seven zeros!!!
Twenty million, this was going to be a huge success!
After looking for a long time, Qiu Xi finally calmed down and carefully examined the data.
She had really struck gold. This was the only thought in Qiu Xi's mind after reading it.
After expressing her emotions, Qiu Xi decided to withdraw the money first before looking at other things. After all, it's not wise to put all your eggs in one basket. Diversification was safer; otherwise, she might be taken advantage of one day.
......
"Xiao Xi, we're back. Let's get started."
As soon as she finished, Song Daiyao's loud voice arrived before she did.
"Okay, get your books and turn on your computer."
Coincidentally, she had just finished and needed to study to calm her excited heart and trembling hands.
After all, anyone in this situation would be excited!
"Okay, coming right up."
Only at this moment was Song Daiyao the most enthusiastic. She immediately took out her books, turned on her computer, and prepared to study.