Although many people didn't quite believe that Qin Yuchuan had found a woman he liked, Yan Chi and Yan Yang were close to him.
The news spread quickly through the military camp, with everyone curious about this future General's Wife.
Additionally, some people began eyeing Yan Chi's cup, as getting hot water in this cold weather was no easy feat.
Yan Chi, of course, noticed these covetous glances and hid his cup.
...
Since returning home, Feng Qingyi's life had become very routine. Every day, besides studying, she would go out for a few walks.
She had already completed the beginner courses in martial arts and qin playing.
Now she was studying intermediate martial arts and qin playing, as well as advanced painting.
Looking at her 25,990 points, with the remaining 5,000 points recently added from her final exams, Feng Qingyi felt quite pleased.
Such a large number of points meant she could buy all the items in the second-level shop, and even quite a few from the third-level shop.
Considering she had some free time lately, Feng Qingyi spent 500 points on a beginner's embroidery course.
She thought embroidery seemed quite interesting, as it was a field she had never tried before.
However, when she actually started learning, she discovered it was even more difficult than the four arts (qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting). She pricked herself several times just learning the basics.
During lunch, Feng Qingci noticed Feng Qingyi's reddened fingers and asked, "What happened to you?"
"...It's nothing, I was just embroidering out of boredom." It really did hurt quite a bit.
Feng Qingci couldn't believe it. "Embroidery? Are you feeling alright?"
"You didn't watch some video and think you could do it, then end up pricking yourself, did you?"
Feng Qingyi glared at him. "Can't you just be quiet?"
It was only her first lesson; a few mishaps were normal.
Once she mastered it, she'd dazzle him!
"Fine, I'll be quiet. By the way, how come I haven't seen you contacting that Qin guy? Did you break up?"
Not even a New Year's greeting call? Poor form!
Feng Qingyi sighed, "Do I need to tell you every time I contact him? You don't tell me when you call or message Xixi either!"
"Our situations are different. Xixi and I know each other well, it's a free love. It's more reliable than yours. You're not only in an online relationship but also long-distance. Aren't you afraid he might be deceiving you?"
Feng Qingyi couldn't understand why Feng Qingci harbored such hostility towards Qin Yuchuan. "Do I really seem that gullible to you?"
Feng Qingci quoted, "A man's infatuation can be reasoned with, but a woman's infatuation cannot be dissuaded."
"You girls are easily blinded by love, unable to distinguish good from bad."
"Stop worrying about my affairs. I won't be deceived, and you don't need to keep hinting at it."
Feng Qingci decided to change the subject. "There's a class reunion tonight. Are you going?"
"Class reunion? Tonight?" She hadn't heard about it.
Feng Qingci explained, "The class monitor messaged me, saying everyone's free and wants to get together. Jiang Xiaoxiao should be there too."
"Alright, call me when you're leaving tonight."
Feng Qingyi didn't mind class reunions, but she couldn't say she particularly enjoyed them either.
Apart from a few close friends, she didn't socialize much with her other classmates.
In the evening, Feng Qingyi and Feng Qingci arrived at the venue on time.
Feng Qingyi was shocked to see the luxurious round table that could seat twenty people.
They used to gather at small restaurants for their reunions, so how did they end up in such a high-end place this time?
"Qingyi, come sit here," Jiang Xiaoxiao waved at Feng Qingyi.
Feng Qingyi went over and sat next to her. "Why are we meeting here this time?"
"I don't know either. I was surprised when I arrived too," Jiang Xiaoxiao whispered.
"Everyone's here, let's sit down. We've already ordered the dishes, feel free to order any drinks you want!" said a male classmate named Xie Yuan. Although he wasn't top of the class academically, he excelled in sports and had been admitted to Jiang City's renowned sports academy.
Feng Qingyi and Jiang Xiaoxiao were talking quietly.
"Qingyi, did you end up accepting that guy who confessed to you last time?"
"Yes."
Jiang Xiaoxiao linked arms with Feng Qingyi.
"Do you have any photos? Let me see! I really want to know what kind of man caught your eye."
Seeing Jiang Xiaoxiao's persistence, Feng Qingyi had no choice but to open her phone and show her a photo she had taken before.
"Qingyi, what on earth is this?"
Feng Qingyi pointed at the photo, "This is a drawing of him. I think it's quite accurate."
"I want to see the real person, not a sugar figurine. Hurry up and find another one!" Jiang Xiaoxiao urged.
Mu Yanyi, sitting nearby, leaned over. "Feng Qingyi, you have a boyfriend? Let me see too!"
Feng Qingyi only then noticed that Mu Yanyi was sitting next to Jiang Xiaoxiao.
Her voice wasn't particularly low, and suddenly everyone at the table turned to look at Feng Qingyi.
"Our class beauty actually has a boyfriend? He must be quite outstanding. Bring him out to meet us sometime!"
"Next time we gather, everyone can bring their partners."
"..."
Mu Yanyi also realized she had caused trouble and quietly retreated to her seat.
Feng Qingyi could only respond, "We'll see about that in the future!"
Jiang Xiaoxiao moved closer to Feng Qingyi, "I suspect she did that on purpose. She's always targeting you for no reason!"
"It's not a big deal, just ignore her."
Feng Qingyi used to find Mu Yanyi quite annoying, but after clearing things up last time, she had let it go.
"Qingyi, I just saw Mo Changan looking a bit heartbroken! I heard he's still single. How come you never considered him?"
Back then, she thought these two well-matched individuals would naturally end up together, but it turned out to be a case of unrequited love.
"It's not that I didn't consider him, there just wasn't any spark."
"Isn't that the same thing? Hurry up and show me a photo of your boyfriend, and don't try to fool me with another sugar figurine drawing."
When Feng Qingyi scrolled through her phone gallery, she realized she only had one secretly taken photo.
"We don't take many photos together. This is the only one, and I took it secretly," Feng Qingyi showed it to Jiang Xiaoxiao.
Jiang Xiaoxiao snatched her phone, "Such a handsome guy, is he even real? Is he from your university?"
"No," Feng Qingyi denied.
Jiang Xiaoxiao continued to ask, "Which school does he go to? When can you take me to meet him? He sounds so handsome!"
"He's already graduated and is very busy with work. He doesn't have time right now, but I'll definitely invite you to dinner when we both have a chance," he replied.
Over the past few days, the times he sent her messages were quite odd - either when she was already asleep or before she had woken up.
According to him, it was because he had a long journey ahead and needed to make the most of his travel time. He said he would take a short break to freshen up once he reached his destination.
