If flowers bloom, youth will naturally follow.

"Haha, haha, don't worry, I'll accompany you to study every day after I get into Peking University next year," Little Fatty panicked a little and regretted revealing his true feelings to Qiao Tianyi too early.

If he gets a taste of success and goes back to Harbin to pursue some female academic star or the like, who will accompany him to study sessions, wouldn't that mean I, Little Fatty, am planting the tree while outsiders reap the rewards?

"Haha, great! Good luck! I'll be waiting for you at Peking University so we can study together," Qiao Tianyi thought sweetly, and couldn't help but smile.

His brain was so sharp; he hadn't thought of that before. But now, hearing what Little Fatty said, and remembering how she had asked him for a gift earlier, insisting on giving it to him tomorrow instead of today—what day is tomorrow? Tomorrow is February 13th, and the day after is Valentine's Day!

He recalled all the things Little Fatty had said to him on QQ when they were together before, and he realized that this little girl liked him too.

The sweetest thing in the world is discovering that the person you like also likes you.

However, Qiao Tianyi did not intend to make it clear to her. He saw that some of his classmates were in relationships and progressing together, while others were progressing side by side but regressing together. Qiao Tianyi did not know which direction this little fat girl would take if she were in a relationship. He would rather give her some motivation and encourage her to study hard and come to Peking University to find him.

Besides, it's kind of weird for an adult like me to date a seventeen-year-old girl. Let's just let it go.

“Wait for me at Peking University… Be humble, okay? It’s not like you’re guaranteed to get in,” Little Fatty said.

"Of course I'll get in. Graduate school is much easier than undergraduate school," Qiao Tianyi said matter-of-factly. Then, as her soon-to-be boyfriend, she teased Xiao Pang, "I don't really believe you. You keep telling everyone you're going to Peking University, you're bragging like crazy. It would be so embarrassing if you didn't get in."

"What's so embarrassing about that? Just do your best," Little Fatty said guiltily. Little Fatty's mouth was indeed a little big, both physically and mentally. On the one hand, it's always good to put some pressure on yourself. On the other hand, you often get embarrassed. Luckily, he has a thick skin.

……

The Su Garden has been bustling all day. As dusk falls and the lanterns are lit, the number of guests is not decreasing but increasing. They gather in twos and threes, whispering to each other, mostly plotting important matters. Those laughing loudly are probably bragging. There are also some people who genuinely love the scenery of the garden and linger among the pavilions and terraces.

Fortunately, Little Fatty didn't come during the day. The Su family really went all out today. In the temporary greenhouse set up on the lawn, there were two long rows of dining tables, and exquisite dishes were served non-stop all day long, with waiters carrying plates back and forth to serve customers.

The old man of the Su family, a former soldier, loved excitement, and today his wish came true. With a ruddy complexion, he joined a group of young people chatting idly.

Susan and several young nieces accompanied the old lady to a warm place to sit. This group of people were just idle people; there were no clients to chat with.

Although the third sister holds a high position within the company, she is not responsible for any specific tasks and is essentially an idle person. As the chairman's wife, she should be able to greet guests arm in arm with her husband, but her husband is irresponsible and has been unilaterally fired by her.

"Look at your grandfather's conspicuous and wicked behavior," Grandma Su said to Bai Xue beside her while cracking melon seeds. She liked peace and quiet and couldn't wait to go home and listen to a play.

“What are you saying? It’s good that my dad is so conspicuous. You’re happy just lying in bed,” Susan said.

"Shut your mouth," the old lady laughed, grabbing a handful of melon seeds and throwing them at her. "Where did you put my Tianyi?"

"Hmph, they need to be taught a lesson, mind your own business," Susan jumped up, shook off the sunflower seeds on her body, and rolled her eyes. They were all quite filial, and rarely talked about these messy things at the company in front of the elders.

“You’re the one who needs the most education,” the old lady said, then turned to Bai Xue and asked, “Did you call your brother?”

“I called, my brother said he’ll be there soon,” Bai Xue said with a smile.

As mentioned earlier, Bai Xue is the fifth brother's daughter. Her parents divorced and she grew up with her maternal grandmother. Her mother was too busy with work, so she grew up with her maternal grandmother and Susan. Therefore, she is closer to her third aunt than to her biological mother, and she is like a sibling to Qiao Tianyi.

"Hey, is that... that princess your sister Yiyi mentioned coming today?" the old lady asked.

“I don’t know, my brother didn’t say,” Bai Xue said.

"The third son?" the old lady asked.

"I don't know, it's none of my business," Susan said irritably.

"That stubborn mule, Xiaoxue, you beat her up for me," the old lady said with a laugh.

Amidst everyone's laughter and conversation, Jiang Ziyi, having had her fill of fun outside, came in.

Back when she was a struggling singer, she relied on these kinds of events to make a living. Today, it was her own family's event, and as a newly emerging second-rate singer and the company's little princess, she was naturally invited up to sing two songs. Whether they were good or bad, they received a lot of applause.

"Yiyi, come here," the old lady beckoned. "Is that little princess you mentioned coming today?"