Qi Tongwei at the start: Not relying on Liang Lu, but winning by a single move against Heaven.

The dinner started abruptly and ended just as abruptly; it was utterly devoid of any substance.

During the meal, Zhao Xiaohui tried to test Qi Tongwei several times, but Zhao Ruilong ruined the attempts each time.

Seeing that her brother had completely ruined things, she gave up on mentioning Fuyuan Mine again.

With no one having a purpose, the meal lost its meaning and ended hastily.

After the dinner, Qi Tongwei parted ways with the Zhao siblings and left alone with Zhong Xiaoai.

It was midday, the sun was shining brightly, and the two of them didn't call a taxi, but strolled along the Beijige area.

Seeing that Qi Tongwei remained silent, Zhong Xiaoai felt a little worried and spoke softly.

"Tongwei, you don't really need to worry too much about Zhao Lichun's influence... my dad..."

She had barely begun to speak when Qi Tongwei immediately interrupted her with a smile.

"What do I have to worry about... I've done nothing wrong, what can Zhao Lichun do to me..."

Besides, I work in Bianxi. No matter how far his reach is, it can't extend all the way to Bianxi..."

He paused slightly, glanced at Zhong Xiaoai, and continued.

"I'm calculating the time and planning my itinerary for the next few days..."

As you know, holidays are limited, and you have to budget every day...

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai stopped and asked in a deep voice with a frown.

"What's next? You're not going back to Bianxi...where are you going?"

Qi Tongwei lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and said with a smile.

"I definitely need to go back... but before I go back to Bianxi, I need to go to Shanghai first..."

I owe Abao a favor, so I should at least meet him... and take care of some personal matters while I'm at it..."

Zhong Xiaoai stared at him for a moment, and was about to ask another question when Qi Tongwei spoke up again.

"How about it... my Commander Zhong, let's discuss this... what are your next steps...?"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai rolled her eyes at Qi Tongwei, sighed, and said softly.

"Sigh, what else can I do... I'm on your pirate ship now, so I guess I have no choice but to follow you..."

Qi Tongwei grinned, pinched her nose with a smile, and teased her.

"Our Commander Chung is truly enlightened; she knows how to be a good wife..."

Zhong Xiaoai blushed, reached out and pinched the tender flesh on Qi Tongwei's waist, and said coquettishly.

"You're so good at talking, so quick-witted... I think you're just asking for trouble..."

Qi Tongwei, being controlled by others, quickly begged for mercy.

After a bit of playful banter, Qi Tongwei caught his breath and said seriously.

"Time is very tight. I've done the math... I have at most ten days left..."

I haven't been in touch with Bianxi yet, I'll have to check on him when I have time... Let's split up...

Please go back to the guesthouse and pack your things first. I'll go to the train station to check train tickets...

After I buy the train tickets, I'll come back to the guesthouse to find you... What do you think?

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai pondered for a moment and muttered something softly.

"Alright then... When we get to Shanghai, you have to treat me to something delicious..."

Both of them were action-oriented, and after discussing the matter, they each began to take action.

Needless to say, Zhong Xiaoai returned to the guesthouse to pack her luggage.

Qi Tongwei did not go to the train station, but went straight back to the Little Red House.

He had just opened the door and hadn't even entered the room when the Gao sisters came to greet him.

Upon seeing Qi Tongwei return, Gao Xiaoqin frowned and asked with a mournful expression.

"Brother Qi... just tell us the truth, what did we do wrong..."

Tell us, and we'll change it immediately... We've discussed it, and we'll listen to whatever you say..."

Qi Tongwei looked at the two sisters in front of him, blinked, and asked softly.

"What's wrong with you all... Why are you saying these things again... Who said you did something wrong..."

Gao Xiaoqin glanced at her younger sister, her face contorted with distress, and continued speaking.

"We could tell you were unhappy... You only stayed at home for two nights this time..."

We must have done something wrong. Guess what, they're deliberately avoiding us...

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei immediately understood.

The two women were going through a sensitive period, and her deliberate distancing had made them realize it.

But he couldn't directly express what was on his mind, so he could only offer words of comfort in a soft voice.

"Don't overthink it, Brother Qi is just too busy with work..."

These past few days, aside from a trip back to my hometown, I've been busy with social engagements...

Look, you all need to study and improve... Shouldn't Brother Qi also improve...?

You two are both grown up now, you need to understand Brother Qi, right...?

Qi Tongwei had to coax and deceive them repeatedly, wasting a lot of breath, before he could calm the two sisters down.

Seeing that the two sisters had finally stopped arguing, he gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice.

"Actually... I'm here to pack my bags... My vacation is over, and I'm leaving today..."

Fearing that the two women might get upset again, he immediately added another sentence.

"But don't worry... I still have a vacation this year. I'll come back when I'm less busy..."

When the two women heard that Qi Tongwei was leaving, they did not cry or make a fuss; instead, they remained calm.

Gao Xiaofeng remained silent and took out her luggage, which had been packed in advance, from the room.

Gao Xiaoqin looked reluctant, forced a smile, and said softly.

"We knew you were going back to Bianxi...we prepared everything for you..."

Seeing how sensible the two girls were, Qi Tongwei was somewhat taken aback and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Seeing that Qi Tongwei remained silent, Gao Xiaoqin handed him the luggage and said with a smile.

"Brother Qi... I've calculated the time. When you come back... we'll be in college..."

At this point, she blushed, glanced furtively at Qi Tongwei, and continued speaking.

"Back then, we'd be eighteen, adults, we'd be adults..."

Qi Tongwei understood the meaning behind her words perfectly, sighed inwardly, and said softly.

"Okay, I'll celebrate with you guys properly when you go to college..."

After saying that, he picked up his luggage and fled from the Little Red Building as if he were escaping.

We spent a lot of time at the Little Red Building.

Fearing that Zhong Xiaoai would be anxious, Qi Tongwei rushed to the Han University Guesthouse immediately after buying the train tickets.

Upon returning to the guesthouse, he found the door wide open and went straight inside.

He walked along, laughing and complaining.

"Sigh, there were so many people buying tickets today... I queued for ages before I finally got one..."

He had only spoken half a sentence when he spotted Chen Hai inside the house and stopped in his tracks.

Before he could speak, Chen Hai immediately stood up and said with an awkward smile.

"Tong, Tongwei...you're back...I heard from Xiao Ai that you went to the station, so I'm waiting for you here..."

Qi Tongwei frowned slightly, glanced at Zhong Xiaoai, and asked softly.

"How did you find your way here... Is there something important you need?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Hai blushed, gave an awkward laugh, and said in a deep voice.

"Um... my old man wants to see you... I couldn't find you, so I came here..."

Qi Tongwei's impression of Chen Yanshi was neither good nor bad; it could only be said that they were on different paths and could not work together.

As for the trivial matter of job assignments after graduation, Qi Tongwei had long since come to terms with it.

Although they were not related, Chen Yanshi helping him was a favor, and not helping him was his right.

He was going to Shanghai tomorrow and originally wanted to refuse outright.

But as his thoughts raced, Chen Yang's face suddenly appeared before him.

For some reason, Qi Tongwei said something as if possessed.

"I'm going to Shanghai tomorrow... Later, I'll visit my parents at home..."