That day, Gu Fanxing and Ling Jiuer were busy when Xiao Fangfei called: "Xingxing, how is your paper preparation going?"

"The draft of the thesis has been basically completed, but it still needs to be polished and improved." Gu Fanxing answered truthfully.

"Almost done? That's worth celebrating. How about I host the party and the three of us go celebrate together?" After announcing the location of the party, Xiao Fangfei hung up the phone without giving Gu Fanxing a chance to refuse.

After a long period of hard work, Gu Fanxing and Ling Jiuer's papers finally took shape like seedlings breaking through the soil.

The high-intensity work during this period made them physically and mentally exhausted. At this time, the enthusiastic invitation from their good friend Xiao Fangfei was like a refreshing rain after a long drought, bringing them an opportunity to relax and enjoy themselves.

Xiao Fangfei carefully selected a restaurant that looked like a dream castle as the gathering place.

In the evening, Gu Fanxing and Ling Jiuer finished their busy work and hurried over, feeling exhausted and as exhausted as wilted flowers.

The restaurant is filled with a warm and cozy atmosphere like a veil. Soft lights flow like water on the wooden tables and chairs. On the walls hang paintings that are as artistic as bright stars.

Xiao Fangfei had been waiting here patiently. As soon as she saw them, she immediately stood up like a happy little bird and greeted them with a happy face.

"Xingxing, Jiuer, you are finally here!" Xiao Fangfei said happily, with excitement shining in her eyes like stars.

Gu Fanxing and Ling Jiuer's faces instantly bloomed with smiles as relaxed as spring flowers. They quickened their pace and hugged Xiao Fangfei tightly.

"Fang Fei, thank you for your invitation. We have been so exhausted during this period of time." Ling Jiuer said as she let out a long sigh, as if she wanted to spit out all her tiredness.

Gu Fanxing also smiled and nodded: "Yes, Fei'er, thanks to you for thinking of letting us relax."

The three of them sat down with laughter, and Xiao Fangfei considerately poured them some cool fruit juice that was as refreshing as nectar.

"Drink some juice first to moisten your throat. We must enjoy ourselves today." Xiao Fangfei said gently.

Gu Fanxing took a sip of juice and looked at Xiao Fangfei gratefully: "Fei'er, you are the most thoughtful. We have put a lot of thought into this paper. We have racked our brains and exhausted all our energy."

Xiao Fangfei responded with a smile: "I understand. Your hard work will definitely pay off."

At this time, the waiter handed over the menu with a smile. Xiao Fangfei took the menu and handed it to Gu Fanxing and Ling Jiuer first.

"Come and take a look. Just order whatever you want to eat. I'm the host today." Xiao Fangfei said generously.

Gu Fanxing and Ling Jiuer took the menu and looked through it carefully.

"This steak looks like it's cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, like a fine work of art. It must be delicious. And this pasta, the meat sauce looks as rich as ink."

As Ling Jiuer spoke, she swallowed her saliva. There seemed to be little stars twinkling in her eyes, and her heart was filled with longing.

Gu Fanxing pointed at the menu and said, "Well, let's order a vegetable salad to supplement our vitamins. We need a balanced diet, just like building a solid building of knowledge requires various solid foundations."

Xiao Fangfei smiled and nodded: "Okay, that's all, plus a dessert that's as exquisite as a dreamland, and celebrate properly."

After ordering the food, the three of them couldn't wait to share their experiences during this period.

"When you were collecting evidence, did you encounter anything particularly interesting or strange?" Xiao Fangfei blinked curiously and leaned forward like a curious child.

Ling Jiuer remembered something and couldn't help laughing out loud. She danced with joy and said, "Once I went to interview a kid who was addicted to virtual idols. I had just asked a few questions when the kid stood up all his thorns like a frightened hedgehog. He stared at me warily and shouted, 'Don't try to pry into my privacy. I'm not someone you can easily mess with!' He even pretended to push me out and almost kicked me out like an enemy. I was stunned at the time. I felt like I had walked into a maze full of misunderstandings and was completely at a loss."

Everyone burst into laughter after hearing this. Xiao Fangfei laughed so hard that tears almost came out. She said while laughing: "This child is too exaggerated!"

Gu Fanxing also shared with great interest: "I was looking for a key research material in the library, but I couldn't find it after searching for a long time. It felt like looking for a needle in a haystack. In the end, I found that it was sandwiched in a cookbook. Don't you think it's strange? It's as if this material deliberately played hide-and-seek and hid in an unexpected place."

Xiao Fangfei smiled and shook her head: "This is too coincidental!"

After a while, the delicious dishes were served one after another.

The fragrant steak sizzles as if singing happily; the meat sauce of the pasta is tempting in color, like a colorful oil painting; the vegetable salad is refreshing and pleasant, like a breeze in summer; and the exquisite dessert is like a masterpiece of art that makes people reluctant to eat it.

"Wow, this is simply a feast of food, just like a full banquet in front of us!" Ling Jiuer said excitedly, staring at the food on the table, like a greedy kitten, she couldn't wait to pick up the knife and fork and devour it, praising it as she ate: "This steak is tender and juicy, it's simply a delicacy on earth! This pasta is also smooth and delicious, so delicious that I can't stop eating!"

Xiao Fangfei watched them eat heartily, smiled, cut a piece of steak from her plate, put it on Gu Fanxing's plate, and said, "Xingxing, you've been working too hard recently, eat more."

Gu Fanxing said with emotion: "Fei'er, you still understand me the best."

Ling Jiuer was not to be outdone, and shared some of the vegetable salad in front of her with Xiao Fangfei, saying, "Fei Fei, you should also eat more vegetables, so that you can have a balanced diet."

Xiao Fangfei happily took it and said, "We are just friends, don't be polite."

During the meal, Xiao Fangfei raised her juice glass and said, "Come on, let's clink glasses to congratulate you on your thesis and hope that everything goes well in the future."

Gu Fanxing and Ling Jiuer also quickly raised their glasses, and the glasses clinked gently together, making clear and pleasant sounds, as if they were singing a hymn to their efforts and friendship.

"Thank you Fei'er, it's great to have you as a friend." Gu Fanxing's eyes were full of emotion, like a pool of clear lake water.

"Yes, if it weren't for each other's encouragement and support during this period, I really don't know if we could have persisted." Ling Jiuer was deeply moved, her voice full of gratitude.

Gu Fanxing's eyes sparkled with determination as she said, "After completing the thesis, I hope to continue to delve deeper into this field, contribute more to solving the problems brought about by virtual idols, and also look forward to achieving more results on the academic path."

Ling Jiuer said with anticipation: "I want to apply this research experience to my future work, to help more young people establish correct values and guide them to treat virtual idols reasonably."

Xiao Fangfei smiled and nodded: "I believe that you can all achieve your goals. I will also work hard on my own path. Xingxing, Jiuer, come on, I look forward to the perfect completion of your thesis." Xiao Fangfei said with emotion.

"Thank you, Fei'er, you should be happy every day too." Gu Fanxing and Ling Jiuer responded.

This gathering is like the bright stars in the night sky, illuminating their tired hearts; it is also like flowers in the spring breeze, blooming with the fragrance of friendship. In the days to come, this warm time will surely become an eternal warm harbor in their hearts. No matter what the wind and rain, the lighthouse of friendship will shine brightly and guide them to move forward firmly.

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