Going home for the New Year during the winter break, I encountered a cool school girl on the high-sp

Qin Yao paused, her voice lowered, filled with deep envy.
"Unlike you guys, you live such fulfilling and purposeful lives every day! Working together for a common dream, even if you're exhausted like a dog, you must find it incredibly meaningful, right?"

Lin Muxi could almost picture Qin Yao lying on her bed in her foreign apartment, hugging her newest Labubu, looking utterly dejected yet filled with longing.

Her heart stirred slightly, and she softly comforted her:
"Alright, stop envying us. The knowledge and connections you're building up now are also very important for the future. We're still waiting for your help to expand into overseas markets."

Qin Yao got out of bed on the other end of the phone, went to the window, and looked at the unfamiliar world outside. "If it weren't for this thought supporting me, I would have bought a plane ticket and returned to China long ago."

Every minute and every second she spent abroad was torture for her.

Lin Muxi said to her earnestly:

"Yaoyao, believe me, we'll be able to fly over to see you by the winter break at the latest this year."

"Really?!" Qin Yao's voice immediately rose, filled with surprise and anticipation. "Then it's a deal! You can't go back on your word!"

"A word is settled!"

"Alright, Miss Qin, it's already past midnight where you are. Go to sleep, or how will you amaze your classmates tomorrow with dark circles under your eyes?"

"Okay, okay, you busybody!" Qin Yao muttered, but her tone softened. "Then you should all go back and rest early, don't overwork yourselves."

"Good~"

"I'm hanging up now, love you, Xixi! Wait for my good news!"

"Mmm, I love you, go back to sleep."

……

Before you know it, night falls.

Yan Zihao stretched lazily, his bones cracking slightly. He rubbed his slightly sore neck, looked at Chen Chen and Lin Muxi, a lazy smile playing on his lips:

"Alright, that's enough for today. If I keep working like this, my brain cells will all die. Technical problems can't be solved in a day, let's save our energy for tomorrow."

Lu Zihan also yawned, his eyes bloodshot, yet still sparkling with excitement:
"Brother Hao is right! Brother Chen, Sister-in-law, let's go home! I've decided to go back and get some sleep. Maybe I'll have some inspiration in my dreams tonight!"

As he spoke, he quickly began packing his things.

Chen Chen snapped out of his reverie, looked at the two of them, and nodded: "Alright. You two go back first, I'll pack up and leave."

After thinking for a moment, he turned to Yan Zihao, "Regarding the follow-up communication with Mingqi Technology..."

"Leave it to me." Yan Zihao gave an "OK" sign, raised an eyebrow and smiled.
"I'll keep a close eye on you. But you, Mr. Chen, you'd better get some rest and polish our 'My Treasure Girl' sample to be amazing, otherwise I, the 'King of Connections,' will lose face."

"Likewise," Chen Chen said, making a rare joke. The group exchanged smiles, and the fatigue of the entire day seemed to dissipate in that instant.

"Then we'll be going now," Lu Zihan said to Chen Chen, Lin Muxi, who were still busy, and Yan Zihao, who was preparing to leave.

"Be careful on the road!"

After Lü Zihan left, Yan Zihao waved to Chen Chen and Lin Muxi, then turned and disappeared into the shadows of the corridor.

Lin Muxi silently helped Chen Chen tidy up the scattered drawings and documents on the table and closed the laptop.

Chen Chen then turned off the main light in the studio.

After doing all this, Chen Chen naturally took Lin Muxi's hand, and the two walked side by side on the quiet street.

The streetlights cast long shadows that gradually shortened and overlapped as they walked. (End of Chapter)