Chapter 368: Coming Home 02

Chapter 368

On the day of Xiao Qi's holiday, the weather was very clear.

The sky was cloudless, a blue canvas as vivid as a painting.

After ranking first in her grade on the final exams, Xiao Qi received a scholarship of ten thousand yuan.

Wei Cheng ranked third and received six thousand, beaming with delight, her mouth unable to close. The shy girl's smile radiated happiness.

Though Enhua was known as a prestigious private school, it was fair in this regard. As long as students were willing to work hard, there were ample opportunities and generous scholarships.

Xiao Qi initially considered driving home, but having just obtained her license less than a year ago, she couldn't take the highway. Lacking experience with long-distance driving, she decided against it. Her car remained parked in Mrs. Su's garage, a reminder not to indulge in impulsive purchases. Such purchases didn't merely waste money but left behind lingering problems. Having possessions one neither cherished nor enjoyed only diminished one's quality of life, preventing one from traveling light and progressing unencumbered.

Many people were like this, advancing boldly when they had nothing, but becoming immobilized by their burdens when they acquired too much.

During the holidays, Xiao Qi's coach Steven also took time off, traveling abroad to meet old friends.

Steven embodied a carefree spirit, going wherever he pleased with just a bag in hand.

Xiao Shengzhou had generously granted his staff a holiday as well.

On the first day of the break, Yun Shu left first, picked up by her family's driver who also gave Wei Cheng a ride. Alll latest novels at novelhall.com

Mi'er took the noon train, while Xiao Qi's was at three in the afternoon, leaving her the last to depart.

In the dorm at that moment, the chubby and round Xiao Bao'er sat on a small chair, chattering incessantly.

On the other side, the exceptionally handsome Li Weijin, who had been allowed in against the rules by the dorm auntie, struggled to interject.

He had come with a large backpack, intending to accompany Xiao Qi home.

Xiao Qi: ...

"My parents would be startled if they saw you. It won't work."

Xiao Bao'er chimed in mischievously, "If Weijin-gege goes, I want to go too. Hmph, I even brought my favorite dolls, so I'm ready to leave."

Li Weijin: ...

The student council president's sister was so annoying, not cute at all. It was the last day, yet she was vying for Xiao Qi's attention.

With the chubby child around, he felt too self-conscious even to hold Xiao Qi's hand.

The president must have done this on purpose.

Xiao Bao'er had also received a painting from Xiao Qi, which she proudly framed in an oversized frame and displayed in the living room, ensuring everyone saw it the moment they entered.

Upon hearing that Xiao Qi would be going home for the holidays, Xiao Bao'er insisted her brother bring her to bid farewell. She bought a large bag of assorted candy canes, claiming she had used her own savings.

She also gifted Xiao Qi numerous hair clips, including a box from her grandmother containing an agate bead. As soon as Xiao Qi touched it, the year flashed in her mind - over 900 years old, from the Tang Dynasty.

It was time to go home, and Xiao Qi was feeling a little anxious. She was worried that her girlfriend would end up like those scenarios she had witnessed before, where her girlfriend got a boyfriend during the break and then suddenly broke up with him for no apparent reason.

Xiao Qi didn't want to be sad about something that hadn't happened yet.

As she was about to enter the station, she turned around and embraced Li Weijin.

Li Weijin also embraced her.

A handsome man and a beautiful woman, both young in appearance.

In front of the bustling station with people coming and going.

Their embrace was open and unrestrained.

Very gentle, very beautiful.

"See you next semester," Xiao Qi said, then released Li Weijin and strode into the station.

She exerted her strength, actually pushing him away.

Li Weijin stood at the entrance of the station, feeling empty and lost, watching Xiao Qi enter the station and disappear into the crowd.

He didn't know why, but he felt very anxious.

Xiao Qi said that the signal at her hometown was poor, so it would be hard to stay in touch. She gave him the phone number of a neighbor's house.

He was used to studying with Xiao Qi every day. The first thing he did after waking up was to video call or chat with her on WeChat for a few minutes before getting out of bed. At night, he wouldn't fall asleep until he saw her "good night" message.

He felt that he had changed a lot over the past six months. He had clear goals and motivation in life. Every day felt fresh and new. But suddenly, with Xiao Qi's departure, he felt deflated and lost, not knowing what to do.

The butler stood by silently and invisibly.

The depressed young master was a little unaccustomed to this.

Previously, the young master was like a hollow, embroidered pillow without a brain, drifting through life in a carefree manner.

Ever since he started dating, the young master suddenly had a heart and a mind filled with purpose. He began to study hard, much to the butler's relief. After all, the butler had been working for the Li family for more than ten years, even before the young master was born.

With the Li family prospering and an heir to carry on, the butler felt at ease with his work.

However, having a heart also meant feeling sadness and loss. The butler took out a handkerchief and dabbed his eyes.

Once on the train, Xiao Qi also felt a little down.

Looking at the passing scenery outside the window, her spirits lifted again.

After all, she was going home, and it had been a long time since she had seen her parents.

After gazing out the window for a while, she took out her Portuguese textbook and started studying.

With tuition fees of 800 yuan per lesson, not studying would be a waste of money.