Qiu Yingying is reborn and bound to a learning system.

After get off work, Qiu Yingying didn't go straight back to Joyful Ode, but instead went to a supermarket near her apartment complex. Thinking about Andy's hot pot party, she pushed her shopping cart through the beverage section, picking and choosing. She grabbed chilled plum juice, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a few bottles of sparkling water. Remembering Fan Shengmei's favorite coconut milk and Guan Juer's preferred low-sugar oolong tea, she added each item to her cart. Finally, she bought a whole case of milk, thinking they could have it for breakfast. When she checked out, the two large bags of drinks were heavy, but she smiled broadly, her heart filled with joy.

The entryway of Andy's house was brightly lit. When Qiu Yingying pushed open the door carrying drinks, Fan Shengmei was busy stuffing the meatballs and beef rolls she had brought into the refrigerator, Guan Juer's dessert box was already on the dining table, and Qu Xiaoxiao was sitting on the sofa with her legs crossed, directing Andy to unpack the hot pot utensils. "Sister Andy, I'm here!" Qiu Yingying put the drinks on the floor and held up the final draft of the proposal in her hand. "The proposal is approved! Old Zhou and the others praised my ideas!"

"Really? That's amazing!" Guan Juer was the first to run over and give her a big hug. Fan Shengmei also came over with a smile and ruffled her hair: "I knew our Yingying was the best." Qu Xiaoxiao whistled and raised an eyebrow: "See? I told you I didn't need to give you any advice. You've got some skills after all."

Andy was squatting on the ground studying the hot pot's instruction manual when she heard this. She looked up and smiled, her eyes full of satisfaction. She assembled the pot according to the instructions, poured in water and broth, plugged it in, and watched the water in the pot gradually steam. Suddenly, she exclaimed, "Cooking is so simple! Watching the water boil gives me a great sense of accomplishment."

"This is just the beginning, Sister Andy. Once we add the ingredients and watch them simmer in the pot, filling the room with their aroma, that'll be so satisfying!" Qiu Yingying squatted down beside her, pointing to the broth in the pot. "Look, this red broth is the extra spicy one that Qu Xiaoxiao ordered, and we can use the clear broth to cook vegetables and meatballs."

Everyone busily arranged the ingredients on the table. The spicy broth was bubbling away, filling the air with its aroma; the clear broth was refreshing with a few slices of ginger and scallions. Qiu Yingying unscrewed the cap of the plum juice bottle and poured a glass for everyone. The icy liquid slid down their throats, instantly dispelling the day's fatigue.

The steam from the hot pot blurred the lights and warmed hearts. Fan Shengmei picked up a slice of fatty beef, dipped it in the spicy broth, and chatted about company gossip as she ate; Guan Juer ate small bites of vegetables, talking about the professional book she was currently reading and lamenting the difficulty of balancing work and study; Qu Xiaoxiao, on the other hand, talked animatedly about a deal she had closed, her tone full of pride.

Qiu Yingying chewed on a meatball and explained the details of the plan to everyone. When she talked about the idea of ​​the city tea corner, Andy listened very carefully and even suggested that it could be combined with the community public welfare projects he had been involved in, so that the tea corner could not only be a place for people to drink tea, but also become a small gathering place for neighbors to communicate.

As they chatted, Andy suddenly put down her chopsticks, pursed her lips, as if she had made up her mind: "By the way, there's something I wanted to ask for your opinion on." Her fingers gently rubbed the rim of her cup, her tone carrying a rare hint of hesitation, "I met someone online, we've been chatting for quite a while, and we feel like we click. He asked me to meet him, but I don't know if I should go."

Upon hearing this, the lively dining table instantly quieted down. Fan Shengmei was the first to react, putting down her chopsticks and saying seriously, "Andy, it's hard to tell what's real and what's fake online, so you have to be careful. If you really want to go, it's best to choose a crowded public place. We'll go with you."

Qu Xiaoxiao also dropped her nonchalant attitude and nodded, saying, "Sister Fan is right. Don't go to any remote places for the first meeting. Tell us the time and place, and I'll keep an eye on things for you. If that kid seems suspicious, I'll bring people over right away."

Guan Juer chimed in, "Yes, Sister Andy, safety comes first. And before you meet him, you can talk to him more and learn more about his situation."

Seeing the hesitation in Andy's eyes, Qiu Yingying took her hand and said with a smile, "Sister Andy, we're all here for you. Go if you want to, and don't go if you don't want to. Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Andy looked at her sisters sitting around her, each face filled with concern, and a warm feeling welled up inside her. She smiled, the hesitation in her eyes gradually disappearing: "Okay, I understand. Thank you all."

The steam from the hot pot was still rising, the sweet and sour plum juice mingling with the savory aroma of the hot pot, creating a warm and comforting scent in the air. Qiu Yingying watched the scene before her.