At this time, the teacher's apartment.
Qiu Xi and Shen Yan had just arrived at Teacher Ding's house.
"Teacher Ding, I'm back."
"Mm, I see."
At this moment, Ding Yujing didn't have any of the excitement he had when he first learned that Qiu Xi was the champion.
He had to maintain his composure now!
In front of his students... he had to be dignified!
However, Qiu Xi didn't care at all.
She knew Teacher Ding well!
"Teacher Ding, where's Grandma Ge? I don't see her?" Qiu Xi asked casually.
"She went out with her old friends from school."
Qiu Xi nodded, "Oh, I see..."
"What? Looking for this old woman for something?"
"Yes~ I brought back some gifts this time, and I brought them over after returning to school today."
"Ahem... This, what did you bring?" Ding Yujing became curious as soon as Qiu Xi finished speaking.
"Nothing much, just some small things. I bought them because they looked suitable. I'll tell Grandma Ge when she gets back later."
After Teacher Ding had finished speaking with her, Qiu Xi had already messaged Grandma Ge, who had gone out, to inform her.
"..."
"Alright! I'll take a look later!" Ding Yujing pouted.
After going out, all he could think about was his wife.
Qiu Xi and Shen Yan, standing beside him, exchanged glances and secretly smiled.
Qiu Xi didn't say much more and handed over the things in her hands. "Teacher Ding, this is for you. Here."
"Ahem~"
"What is all this! I'm telling you..." Although he was lecturing, Ding Yujing's hands were honest as he reached out and took the items.
It was a large brown paper bag, and there seemed to be quite a few things inside!
Pens, books... even clothes!
"You're thoughtful, girl!" Ding Yujing nodded with a hint of happiness.
Although the items were a bit mixed, each one suited his taste.
Grinning, Ding Yujing looked at the two girls, showing no trace of his earlier "tantrum."
Just as the three of them were chatting happily, Ge Jiaojie, who had been out, also returned.
As soon as she entered, she saw them and exclaimed, "Yan Yan, Xiao Xi, you're both here~"
"Stay for dinner, you're not allowed to leave!"
"Especially Xiao Xi, you're a champion this time, so consider this Grandma Ge celebrating for you!"
A couple of days ago, the old man went out for an entire afternoon and only returned in the evening, sent back by that boy Nan Hua.
She could smell the alcohol on him from ten feet away.
Just as she was about to get angry, that boy Nan Hua explained.
But this made it even worse!
This old man, not telling her about such a big matter, and then going out to celebrate by himself!
And coming back smelling of alcohol, he really deserved to be disciplined!
"Grandma Ge~ We have time today, we'll do as you say~"
Shen Yan also nodded, "Yes, I'll help you out later~"
"Good~ That's great~" Grandma Ge clapped her hands and prepared to check if what she had prepared was enough.
If not, it was still early, and she could buy a bit more.
"Grandma Ge~ No rush!"
"Come and see the gifts I brought back for you this time."
Grandma Ge's mouth widened into a grin, her smile perhaps a bit exaggerated.
"Oh my~ You have gifts too!"
"Really! You girl, no wonder everyone likes you~"
Saying that, Grandma Ge followed their lead and walked over.
"Come, let me see, I'm so happy~"
She was already happy before seeing the gifts, and even happier after seeing them.
She didn't pay much attention to the clothes, but she was more interested in the exquisitely crafted hairpin in her hand.
It wasn't plain at all; it could be described as resplendent and beautiful, exuding an air of nobility!
She liked it very much!
Before she retired, her job was exactly this. Now that she was old, her hands and eyes weren't as good, and she could only occasionally glance at blueprints.
She had to admit that Qiu Xi's gift truly hit the mark.
"Xiao Xi~"
"Grandma really likes this."
"Thank you~"
Qiu Xi quickly shook her head, "Grandma Ge! Why are you saying that~"
"It's the thought that counts. As long as you like it~"
"Right, Teacher Ding?"
Ding Yujing shot Qiu Xi a glance, "Yes, yes, yes! What you say is right!"
There was nothing he could do. The old lady was like this, so he had to cooperate.
"Only you two know how to talk!"
"Alright, I'll go see what other dishes there are and cook a good meal for you."
After carefully putting away the items, Grandma Ge began to get busy.
Qiu Xi and Shen Yan followed behind to help, leaving the old man Ding Yujing sitting alone and bored.
...
After dinner-
"Xiao Xi, come with me for a moment."
Qiu Xi responded without even looking up, "Okay~"
Then she turned to look at Shen Yan, "Yan Yan, I'll be back in a moment. You chat with Grandma Ge first."
Shen Yan nodded, "Okay, you go ahead."
Then Qiu Xi walked over.
"Teacher Ding, what did you want to see me about?"
"What else could it be? Of course, there's something!"
Qiu Xi, "..."
That was as good as saying nothing...
"Alright, sit down."
"Okay~ Teacher Ding, please tell me~"
"Mm." Ding Yujing hummed and continued looking at Qiu Xi, "Your competition is over, so your schedule should be finished for now, right?"
Qiu Xi nodded, "Yes, indeed."
Currently, there were no other extracurricular academic arrangements.
She had already taken the TEM-4 exam, and the results were expected to come out around October, based on past timelines.
Next, according to the current plan, the only thing she had signed up for was the CAtti, which she had registered for a long time ago.
Calculating the time, it was around mid-June, which was within the next week or two.
And then... there really was nothing else.
"Mm, it seems this is about the same as what your master and I estimated."
Qiu Xi looked puzzled, "Teacher Ding, what did you and master talk about?"
"Mm, it's nothing much, just understanding your future study arrangements."
"Since this competition is over, you should take a good rest."
Qiu Xi nodded, "Yes, that's what I'm thinking too."
"After the next exam, I'll peacefully enjoy life."
"Good, you can also prepare well. The notice for your graduation thesis should be sent out soon."
"When the time comes, work closely with your thesis advisor and finish the thesis first."
In fact, besides the thesis, there was also the internship, but Ding Yujing wasn't worried about that at all.
This kind of thing was quite simple for Qiu Xi, so there was no need to worry.
"Okay."
If Teacher Ding hadn't mentioned it, she really wouldn't have remembered it.
It was already June, and with the summer break coming, it was almost time.
During this period, she might have to worry about something, but it wasn't time yet, so she could relax a bit and finish the current matters first.
"Alright, that's all I have to say..."
"It's also because your master is too lazy to say it, otherwise, why would I need to be here..."
"..." Qiu Xi secretly glanced at him.
She confirmed if Teacher Ding himself hadn't come to offer his help?
Her master might be a bit reluctant to exert himself sometimes, but he never missed any of the important tasks.
Especially when it came to her study plan, he had truly put his heart into it.
Nothing like Teacher Ding's feigned complaint...
Hehehe~
But she knew Teacher Ding was proud and wouldn't admit it.
"Alright, stop looking and go out."
"Chat outside for a while longer before you leave."
Qiu Xi didn't expose him and obediently nodded, "Okay~ I'll listen to you, Teacher Ding."
With that, the two of them walked out one after another.