Chapter 272: That turned into an inexplicable incident at HSAU. (3)

Chapter 272: That turned into an inexplicable incident at HSAU. (3)

Didnt you participate last year?

Gu Xis eyes dimmed when she heard Dong Mingmings question.

No. Something happened and I wasnt able to make it. Gu Xi smiled and gave it a simple explanation. Her tone was unnatural.

Dong Mingming detected the sense of regret in Gu Xis voice and assumed that Gu Xi truly wast able to make it a year ago because of something that had come up.

Its fine. Its fine. You will make up for it this year! Dong Mingming patted Gu Xi on her shoulder and comforted her. Besides, you will be with us this year. This will for sure be more fun than being with those from Liming.

Dong Mingming had no idea what had happened to Gu Xi at her previous school but, from what others had told her about the incidents during their Joint Science Competition when they ran into the others from Liming, she didnt think much of them.

Besides, let me tell you, our school put a lot of effort into our Quality Development Outings. Unlike the schools that only put one together as a formality, HSAUs Quality Development Outing was solid.

Of course the icing on the cake was that there would be no school.

As she talked, Dong Mingming started introducing Gu Xi to the content of the Quality Development Outing activities.

HSAUs Quality Development Outing was geared toward family units, focusing on camping and nature. They would need to put together their own tents, start a fire, and cook. In addition, there would be competitions and other activities like treasure hunting.

And! We get extra credits from these activities! said Dong Mingming as she blinked again.

The extra credit part got Gu Xis attention. Her eyes beaming, she asked, How many points?

Maximum of 10 points. There are a total of four levels A, B, C, and D, and they will be awarded 10, 8, 4, and 2 points, respectively. These will be added to your final total scores at the end of the semester.

Oh right. Its best if you prepare some items yourself in advance. As Dong Mingming talked, she happily filled Gu Xi in on tips and hints and funny tidbits from the previous year.

Oh, right! Guess who scored the highest in treasure hunting last year?

You? asked Gu Xi casually.

Oh, dont be silly. Of course not. Dong Mingming pouted a little and said, It was Sheng Xiuyan.

Gu Nian nodded when she heard that.

Go ahead and say it. What is it? Gu Shao knew his daughter well. He would not believe that she didnt have something she wanted to talk to him about.

Well, you know Our school has a Quality Development Outing and I would like to invite you to join, said Gu Xi very quickly, as though Gu Shao would be able to hear her clearly had she talked slower.

Truth was, Gu Shao really didnt catch what Gu Xi was saying. He had, nevertheless, read about the Quality Development Outing in the parents chatgroup.

Quality Development Outing, right? asked Gu Shao.

Mmhmm. Gu Xi nodded. Then, hesitated a bit, she said, But its fine if you cant make it because you are busy.

No, not busy. Even if he was busy, he would still have time for his child.

Besides, Gu Shao had looked over Gu Xis files when he was transferring her to the new school. He saw that she had taken the days off during Quality Development Outing in the past.

Ill go with you. Gu Shao gave Gu Xi a definite answer.

Gu Xi couldn't help but smiled when she heard that, Really?

Yes.

Okay, its set then? Gu Xi asked again, uncertainly.

Gu Shao found the nervous look on Gu Xi comical but he also sighed to himself. Gu Xis feeling of insecurity most likely stemmed from her past. That would not change in a short period of time.

When have I ever lied to you? asked Gu Shao with a smile.

Gu Xi paused a little and thought about it some. It did seem that Gu Shao had kept his words on every promise that he had ever made to her. He had never gone back on his words or bailed on her.

Compared to many others, Gu Shao had been a very responsible father.

Looking at Gu Shao for a little while, Gu Xi smiled.

Thanks, Dad.

Having said that, Gu Xi ran back to her room in her cheerful steps.