Back to high school, Peking University is beckoning me

After buying the gifts, Lu Youning and Pan Xiaomei went to the bookstore again. Lu Youning browsed around for a while and finally chose a math workbook based on his level.

Seeing that it was getting dark, the two of them got on the bus home.

When Lu Youning arrived home, she found her mother still busy cooking in the kitchen. She changed her shoes and walked into the kitchen. She gently hugged her mother from behind and said affectionately, "Mom, I'm back."

Mother Lu smiled and replied, "Glad you're back. Why are you so late today?"

Lu Youning let go of her hand, walked to the side, picked up a large green date, took a bite, and said, "Pan Xiaomei and I went shopping and bought some Christmas gifts for our friends. Last Christmas Eve, they all gave apples, but I didn't give anything, so this is a return gift. Finally, we went to the bookstore and bought a math workbook to refresh our knowledge."

While stirring the dishes in the pot, Mother Lu asked, "Well, is that so? Next time, you must pay attention to the time and don't come back too late. It's not safe.

When choosing a gift, the thought behind it is what matters most.

By the way, your dad is not at home for dinner today. He is having dinner with his colleagues outside."

Lu Youning responded and then asked, "What's the matter with Dad and his colleagues having dinner together?"

Lu's mother replied: "I'm not sure exactly, maybe it's just a way for colleagues to bond."

Lu Youning nodded, leaned against the kitchen doorframe, and took another bite of the green date. "Mom, is the food ready? I'm starving."

Mother Lu smiled and said, "It will be ready soon. It's all your favorites: sweet and sour pork ribs, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and your favorite corn and bone soup."

Lu Youning's eyes lit up: "Wow, these are all my favorite foods. You are so nice, Mom." As she spoke, she walked to the stove and looked at the ribs stewing in the pot. The aroma filled her nose and she couldn't help swallowing.

Mother Lu looked at Lu Youning and said jokingly, "You little greedy cat, go out and wait for a while, it will be ready soon."

Lu Youning walked out of the kitchen and sat down on the sofa in the living room, turning on the TV and casually switching channels. She didn't really like watching TV anymore, so she took out her phone and sent a message to Pan Xiaomei asking if she had arrived home.

After a while, he replied, "Youning, I'm home."

"Just get home."

The two chatted about study problems for a while and then ended the conversation.

After a while, Mother Lu brought out the dishes from the kitchen and called out, "Youning, come and help bring the soup. It's time to eat."

Lu Youning quickly got up and walked into the kitchen, carefully picked up the soup bowl and placed it on the dining table.

She and Lu's mother sat opposite each other. Lu Youning picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and put it in her mouth, saying with satisfaction, "Mom, your cooking skills are getting better and better."

Mother Lu said with a smile, "If it tastes good, eat more. Drink some soup to warm your body before eating. I see you've lost weight recently, so you should also make sure to rest during your studies."

By the way, you spent a lot of money on gifts for your friends, didn’t you? Is the money enough?

Lu Youning quickly replied, "It's enough, Mom. I haven't used up all the pocket money you guys give me. I've been saving it. I used it to buy this gift."

Mother Lu nodded with satisfaction: "You are a very sensible child, but don't be too frugal. Spend money when you need it. If you don't have enough money, be sure to tell me."

"I know, Mom," Lu Youning replied, feeling warm inside. These daily conversations filled her with the warmth of home, something that couldn't be replaced by anything else in the world.

After dinner, Lu Youning returned to her room. Suddenly, she remembered she needed to buy some heat packs. She pulled out her phone, opened Taobao, and placed an order for 50. She figured they would last her for a while, and she would buy more once they were gone.

She remembered that she had uploaded new photos last week, all of which were of her daily calligraphy practice.

Lu Youning opened Weibo and saw the small red dots of private messages and like reminders densely packed all over the screen. She couldn't help but feel happy.

She first clicked on the Weibo post she uploaded last week about her daily calligraphy practice, and the comment section was full of enthusiastic messages from fans.

"The young lady's handwriting is getting better and better. It's a pleasure to read it every time!"

"Sister, your perseverance in practicing calligraphy is truly admirable. I want to learn from you!"

"I feel like your handwriting is becoming more and more charming. Very good. Keep it up, little girl."

Some fans also asked her about her calligraphy skills, and Lu Youning patiently responded one by one.

Lu Youning was delighted to read these comments. Although she couldn't write calligraphy at the level of the masters in the space, she was satisfied that she was making progress.

After Lu Youning logged out of Weibo, she pulled out her physics workbook and began working on the exercises. Physics had always been her weak subject. She knew she wouldn't have to take it next semester, when the division into arts and science was finalized. She'd just keep trying. She thought as she opened her workbook and began working on the exercises.

Time at home always flies by, and it's time to go back to school. Lu Youning, with her schoolbag on her back and the Christmas gifts she bought for her friends in her hands, happily boarded the bus back to school.

Back at the dormitory, Lu Yixiao, Cao Xujing, and the others were all there. As soon as Lu Youning walked in, Lu Yixiao swooped over like a cheerful little bird and gave her a big hug: "Ningning, I've finally been waiting for you to come back!"

Lu Youning smiled and took out the exquisite twin crystal ball from the bag, shook it in front of Lu Yixiao, and said mischievously:

"Xiaoxiao, look what I brought you! This is a Christmas gift I carefully selected. This crystal ball is super special, just like you, one of a kind."

Lu Yixiao's eyes suddenly lit up, and she took the crystal ball with both hands, as if she had obtained a rare treasure.

She was spinning around excitedly and kept saying, "Wow, Ningning, how did you know I've always wanted a crystal ball like this? It's so beautiful. I love this gift so much. You're the best!" She looked so lively and cute, like a child who had received candy.

Then, Lu Youning took out a notebook from her bag and walked towards Cao Xujing. Cao Xujing was listening to music with headphones on, and when she saw Lu Youning coming, she just raised her eyebrows slightly.

Lu Youning handed her the notebook and said, "Jingjing, this notebook is for you. I hope you can use it to record many beautiful things."

Cao Xujing said happily: "Thank you, Youning, this is exactly what I need."

Mo Chunli and her friends also received small accessories from Lu Youning, and of course Lu Youning also received gifts from her friends. Everyone was immersed in this warm atmosphere.

Lu Youning put all the gifts they gave her into a box, then put the gifts for Ruan Fuxi and Gu Siyuan into her schoolbag, and went to the classroom to give them to them later.

After packing up their things, a few of them went back to the classroom together. Fortunately, there were not many people in the classroom.

Lu Youning placed the gifts for Ruan Fuxi and Gu Siyuan on their desks respectively. The one for Gu Siyuan was a sports wristband, and the one for Ruan Fuxi was a pen.

Soon after, the students entered the classroom one after another. Ruan Fuxi and Gu Siyuan arrived together and just as they sat down, they discovered something on the table.

Gu Siyuan took out the sports wristband out of curiosity, and looked at this obviously new wristband with confusion in his heart.

Ruan Fuxi saw the pen, picked it up gently, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.