After dinner, as they left the restaurant, Mo Nanyu asked, "You've been in Kyoto for so long, have you done any sightseeing?" Su Nanxing nodded and said, "I went to the Forbidden City." Mo Nanyu said, "Let me take you somewhere."

Su Nanxing asked excitedly, "Where are we going?" Mo Nanyu smiled and said, "You'll find out when we get there." After Su Nanxing got into the car, she said, "Hurry up and get in, let's go!"

Mo Nanyu said helplessly, "Okay." After getting into the car, Mo Nanyu drove off. Half an hour later, the car stopped, and Su Nanxing opened the window and leaned out, asking, "Where is this?" Mo Nanyu said, "You'll know when you get in. Close the window and get out."

Su Nanxing said, "Okay," then closed the car window and got out. Pushing open the door, she saw strings of lights hanging from the trees along the roadside. Snowflakes were slowly falling beneath the lights, and blossoms were also drifting down. She exclaimed in surprise, "Plum blossoms?" Mo Nanyu smiled and said, "Yes, the flowering season is earlier this year. These trees have been planted for decades. I figured I had nothing else to do, so I brought you here to see them."

Su Nanxing smiled and said, "Thank you, these flowers are so beautiful." Mo Nanyu looked at Su Nanxing building a snowman with a doting expression. After a while, Su Nanxing asked, "It's so pretty here, why is nobody here?"

Mo Nanyu said, "This is a friend of mine, his private property." Su Nanxing nodded and said, "Then I'm so glad I did, hehe."

Mo Nanyu said, "Be careful, put on your gloves before you play." Su Nanxing replied nonchalantly, "Hey, what's a little cold? I only wore a long-sleeved shirt for training today."

Mo Nanyu said helplessly, "Be careful." Su Nanxing turned around and replied, "Okay."

After Su Nanxing finished building the snowman's head, she said, "Hey, don't just stand there, come help me with the body." Mo Nanyu replied, "Okay." Ten minutes later, the two finished building a snowman. Su Nanxing sniffed and handed her phone to Mo Nanyu, saying, "Take a picture for me."

Mo Nanyu took the phone and said, "Okay." After finding a good spot, Su Nanxing called out, "Take a few more pictures, I'll post them on WeChat Moments." Mo Nanyu replied, "Okay."

After taking a dozen or so photos, Mo Nanyu asked, "Want to take more?" Su Nanxing took the phone and looked at it, saying, "No, let's go back. It's getting cold." Mo Nanyu handed Su Nanxing gloves, saying, "Your hands are all red from the cold. Put these on to warm them up."

Su Nanxing took it and put it on. Back at the apartment, Mo Nanyu said, "Get some rest." Su Nanxing smiled and replied, "Okay!"

In the days that followed, Su Nanxing either went to school or training, and occasionally went to Mo Nanyu's house for a free meal. Time quickly passed and it was already mid-December.

Su Nanxing had already asked for leave from school and started training with the team every day. On December 25th, Su Nanxing went to training as usual and assembled with the team.

Song Cheng: "Everyone, I have an announcement to make. Starting tomorrow at 8 a.m., everyone will depart for Qiushan for the final 11-day training camp. So, bring your luggage and assemble at the headquarters entrance tomorrow. Everyone must be on the bus by 7 a.m. to depart. Do you understand?"

"Understood!" Song Cheng: "Good, training is suspended today. Go to 101 for your physical exams and to have your clothing sizes taken before you disperse." "Yes, sir!" "Everyone, turn left and run forward."

Soon, 22 people arrived at Room 101 and carried out the inspection and data update in an orderly manner. After Su Nanxing finished the test, he was about to leave when Song Cheng called out, "Su Nanxing!"

Su Nanxing turned around and asked, "What's wrong?" Song Cheng replied, "Nothing, Mu Ling gave this to you." Su Nanxing took the file and said, "Thanks."

Song Cheng watched Su Nanxing walk away and then turned back. After leaving the Sports Bureau, Su Nanxing went back to her apartment. Once home, she opened the file bag, took out the contents, looked at them repeatedly, and then put them in her study.

After putting my things away, I went back to my room to pack my clothes. I finished packing in less than half an hour, and then I settled on the sofa to watch TV.

That evening, the first thing Mo Nanyu did after returning home was to ask Su Nanxing, "Where are you?" Su Nanxing glanced at her phone and replied, "At home." "Come here."

Su Nanxing stretched, stood up, put on her shoes, and ran to Mo Nanyu's house. Upon entering, Su Nanxing asked, "What are we eating today?" Mo Nanyu asked, "What do you want to eat?" Su Nanxing replied, "I'm going to Qiushan for an 11-day training camp tomorrow, so let's have a big meal today!"

Mo Nanyu frowned and said, "11 days? That long?" Su Nanxing reached for some fruit on the table, took a bite, and said, "Ran Dong's competition is about to start, it's the final training camp." Mo Nanyu nodded and said, "That's true, so shall we eat out today or should I cook?"

Su Nanxing sat on the sofa and said, "Eat what you make. It tastes much better than what you make outside. I want to eat shrimp." Mo Nanyu said, "Okay, is there anything else?" Su Nanxing said, "You can make whatever you want." Mo Nanyu nodded, looked down and used his phone to order groceries to be delivered to his door, and then went to prepare the condiments.

Su Nanxing was sitting on the sofa playing on Mo Nanyu's tablet when she received a call. After seeing the caller ID, Su Nanxing frowned but still went to the balcony to answer the call.

Su Nanxing asked, "What's up?" "The Lunar New Year is just over a month away. Are you coming back this year?" "No, I'm busy here. What's wrong? Need some money?" "I don't need money. You're already back in China, can't you come back for the New Year?" "We'll see. Besides, my going back would only bother you. The money will be transferred to your account. Is there anything else?" "Don't hang up. Are you going to your second sister's wedding?" Su Nanxing was silent for a moment before asking, "When?"

"March 11th," Su Nanxing said. "I understand. I'll be back. Is there anything else?" "No, that's all," Su Nanxing replied and hung up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Su Nanxing looked into the distance and sighed. Mo Nanyu came out of the kitchen and saw Su Nanxing standing on the balcony, saying, "Come back after you've finished your call, it's cold outside." Su Nanxing turned around and smiled, "Okay!"

Su Nanxing remained nestled on the sofa, staring blankly at the photos on her phone for a long time. Mo Nanyu, after getting the groceries from the doorway and placing them in the kitchen, walked behind Su Nanxing and asked, "What's wrong? You seem distracted after answering a phone call. Who are these?"

Su Nanxing said, "No, these are my sisters. I'm hungry, haven't you made it yet?" Mo Nanyu smiled and said, "I'll make it now, just a moment." After saying that, he went to the kitchen to cook.

An hour later, Mo Nanyu brought the dishes to the table and said, "Come on, let's eat." Su Nanxing said, "Okay." She then went to wash her hands without even putting on her shoes and sat down at the table. There was underfloor heating on the floor, and Mo Nanyu didn't say anything.

After dinner, Mo Nanyu took out a box and handed it to Su Nanxing, saying, "This is for you." Su Nanxing took the box and opened it; inside was a string of eighteen-bead beads. Su Nanxing took it out and put it on her wrist, saying, "You really gave this to me? Don't lie to me!"

Mo Nanyu smiled and said, "Really? You like it?" Su Nanxing nodded and smiled, "I like it, thank you!" After tidying up the table, Mo Nanyu asked, "Want to go out?" Su Nanxing shook her head and said, "No, it's too cold."

Mo Nanyu said, "Okay, shall we watch TV?" Su Nanxing said, "Sure." After watching TV until around 10 o'clock, Su Nanxing went home.

After returning home, Su Nanxing stared at the distant lights without saying a word for a long time before finally going to her bedroom to sleep.

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