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Xu Zhi glanced at the video content on the iPad—a tutorial on making sweet and sour pork ribs.

Left with no other choice, Xu Zhi had to help him out.

"Does Xiaoyi like sweet and sour pork ribs?" Xu Zhi asked gossipingly as he prepared the ribs.

Ji Yan, busy with other things, nodded and said, "Hmm, she seems to really like it."

Xu Zhi couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "This is the power of love."

"So you two are planning to keep your relationship a secret forever?"

"If we go public now, it will probably have a big impact on both you and Xiaoyi, right?" Xu Zhi pondered.

Ji Yan replied, "I'm fine; it's Xiao Yi who suffered the loss."

"She can't be open about our relationship like other couples, and my job requires me to travel a lot."

"I plan to wait until she graduates before going public; I don't want others to affect her life."

Ji Yan paused, thinking of Ning Yi's sigh. She was in the prime of her life and should be enjoying the present moment. If things were to go public, some things would be difficult to control.

After all, he knew the entertainment industry well, including both artists and fans.

Xu Zhi nodded with a complicated expression. He understood these things, after all, he had been in this industry with Ji Yan for several years.

Leaving aside some brainless fans, some celebrities in the industry are the same. Whether it's opportunistic and exaggerating, some people will pick on someone they don't like, saying one thing to their face and another behind their back.

Moreover, some malicious people hire others to pry into other people's private lives and then send the dirt to the media. He has heard a lot about this in recent years.

Those who work in the entertainment industry will inevitably hear a lot of gossip.

However, Xu Zhi was still glad for Ning Yi, since Ning Yi not only had a family background, but Ji Yan himself also had influence, so naturally she wouldn't be bullied by others.

Ji Yan learned two new dishes today: sweet and sour pork ribs and shredded pork with garlic sauce, both of which Ning Yi loves to eat.

……

These days, Ningyi and Liman go straight to the practice room after class to discuss opera matters and rehearse with everyone.

Ning Yi gradually became familiar with everyone, and everyone cared a lot about this performance because it was an opportunity for them to show their best.

She had also heard that the school used to hold some large-scale art performances every year, which not only promoted the school but also allowed more people to see the talents of Nanjing University students.

I heard that quite a few videos of senior students' performances went viral after being uploaded to the school's official website, since Nanjing University is already a highly regarded institution.

Of course, Ji Yan is a typical example.

Ning Yi and Li Man weren't particularly concerned about this, since they hadn't planned to take this path, but they certainly couldn't hold anyone back.

With only two weeks to prepare, they often ate in the practice room to save time.

Ning Yi was practicing in the practice room that day when Ji Yan called.

She greeted everyone and went outside to answer the phone.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Ning Yi asked.

Ji Yan, on the other end, asked, "Are you still practicing?"

Ning Yi: "Yeah, everyone's working really hard, I can't let them down."

Ji Yan: "Do you have time to meet this Saturday?"

Ning Yi sighed: "Everyone's schedule is to come practice on Saturday morning, so I probably won't have time until Saturday afternoon."

Ji Yan: "Okay then, I'll pick you up then."

Ning Yi: "Okay, have you been busy these past few days?"

Ji Yan: "I'm not very busy, but I've been preparing to join the film crew these past few days."

They chatted briefly on the phone before Ningyi returned to the practice room to continue practicing with everyone.

It's been raining on and off for the past two days, and the change in weather has caused Ningyi to catch a cold again.

She was supposed to be rehearsing anyway, but now she has a cold and her head is spinning.

That day, she was practicing her violin in the practice room when Tan Qinqin, a girl next to her, noticed something was wrong and asked with concern, "Ningyi, are you sick?"

You look so pale, should you take a day off today?

At this moment, everyone's eyes turned to them.

“Didn’t you say your throat was sore last night? You took the medicine but it’s still not getting better,” Li Man said as she walked over.

Li Man looked at him carefully, frowned, and said, "You need to go back and rest. You look like you're about to faint."

The others also told Ningyi to go back and rest, not to push herself too hard, and that her health was the most important thing.

"It's alright, Xiaoyi. You learn to play the violin so quickly, you'll catch up after a day or two of rest," Li Man comforted her.

In the end, Ning Yi was escorted back to her dormitory by Li Man.

As soon as Ning Yi got back to her dorm room, she quickly went to bed and lay down. She felt her head was very heavy.

Just then, Ji Yan sent a message.

Ji Yan: Are you still practicing? When are you going to eat?

Ji Yan: I had dinner with my colleagues from the studio.

Ning Yi opened her eyes with difficulty and replied: I went back to my dorm to rest. I caught a cold last night.

Ning Yi: [Sighs]

A minute later, Ji Yan called.

"Did you take your medicine?" Ji Yan asked immediately on the other end of the phone.

Ning Yi: "I took some anti-inflammatory medicine last night because my throat was a little sore, and I felt dizzy this morning."

Ji Yan: "Do you still have any cold medicine? You need to see a doctor."

Ning Yi's voice was a little weak: "I still have some cold medicine here. I'll rest for a while and then get up to take it."

Ji Yan frowned, her tone somewhat serious: "No, you need to ask your advisor for leave later. You need to see a doctor today."

I'll come pick you up in a bit.

Ning Yi hesitated for a moment, then quickly said, "No need, no need, I can manage on my own. Manman can come with me too."

"You have your own things to do too."

Ji Yan: "It's nothing serious, that's all. You get some sleep, and text me when you're awake. I'll drive over in a bit."

"obedient"

Hearing the last two words, Ning Yi felt a warmth in her heart for no apparent reason, and then obediently said, "Okay, then I'll take a nap first."

After asking her counselor for leave, Ningyi went to sleep.

On the other side, Ji Yan ate a few bites and then drove to Nanzhou.

After driving for more than an hour, Ji Yan arrived in Nanzhou and went out to buy some rock sugar, snow pears, a few oranges, and some other ingredients.

He was shopping at the supermarket when Ningyi texted him that she had woken up.

Actually, Ningyi didn't sleep very well, because she was in a state of semi-consciousness due to feeling unwell.

Upon seeing the message, Ji Yan quickly finished shopping, paid the bill, and returned to his car to pick up Ning Yi.

Ji Yan texted Ning Yi: Get dressed and get ready to come out. I'll be there in two minutes.

Then Ning Yi got up in a daze, put on her clothes, and went out.

It was windy outside, and Ji Yan was a little worried after arriving at the school.

So he took the umbrella, got out of the car, and went outside to meet Ningyi.

As soon as Ning Yi left the school, Ji Yan saw her. He walked over to her with hurried steps.

Ning Yi rubbed her temples, not noticing Ji Yan walking towards her.

She only felt a tall figure blocking her way, and an umbrella shielding her head, which calmed the wind considerably.

Ning Yi looked up blankly and saw Ji Yan's fair face. His thin lips were slightly pursed, and Ji Yan was looking down at her, his dark and charming eyes revealing deep worry.

"Why aren't you watching where you're going?" his deep voice rang out.

Ji Yan glanced at Ning Yi's hand, which was red from the cold as she held it in the air. She hadn't even worn gloves when she went out. He couldn't help but frown and reach out to hold her hand.

Ning Yi suddenly felt her hands were warm, as if she had been holding a hand warmer.

"You're here..." Ning Yi's voice was a little hoarse.

Ji Yan took her hand and led her into the car.