flstandardbreds Chapter 176 Observing the Original 1
Chapter 176 Observing the Original 1
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, more than one hundred people, led by Li Yingxiang and Yu Ying, and dozens of teenagers including Zhao Yumin, left one by one, either heading to their respective research labs or straight to the library, each busy with their own affairs.
In just a few moments, the hundred or so people had dispersed completely, leaving only Wei Chaoyan standing there, blinking. She subconsciously tightened her grip on Qingyan's hand, looked down at the still sullen little Qingyan, and said softly, "Qingyan, be good, don't be angry! Your brother Aying and the others are doing important business! Classes don't start until tomorrow, so since we don't have class today, your older sister will take you to play. Is there anything you want to play, hmm?"
Upon hearing this, Qingyan glanced listlessly at Wei Chaoyan, who was smiling faintly, then lowered her head and said, "Sister, no need. Let's go to the classroom. I haven't even started writing my homework yet!"
She paused, then lowered her voice considerably, "Wait until I finish my studies before you take me out to play, okay? By then, Brother Aying, Brother Qiye, Brother Azhan, and the others should be back, right? We can play together then, and that'll be the most fun..."
Upon hearing Qingyan's almost inaudible whispers, Wei Chaoyan's brows furrowed and her smile faltered slightly. She quickly regained her composure, neither responding nor responding, and instead followed his lead, walking towards the teaching building to the south.
That day, Wei Chaoyan and Qingyan were in the large dining hall (a fully-equipped, modern dining hall materialized by Li Yingxiang, who was in charge of logistics during their second study in the space, specifically to solve the three meals a day problem for the other people in the space). The chefs there were specially selected by the state, and their skills were extraordinary. They could easily prepare all kinds of dishes, from white dishes and red dishes to various home-style dishes, famous dishes from imperial banquets, snacks and desserts, and medicinal soups.
Since the completion of this canteen, Wei Chaoyan and the others have basically eaten half of their meals there. The other half of the time, Wei Chaoyan would cook at home when Wei Ying and the others were at home. After having dinner with the others, around 7 PM, when Qingyan was drowsy after washing up, Wei Ying and the others pushed open the door and entered with rosy cheeks.
Seeing the pure joy on their faces, Wei Chaoyan, who was leaning against the living room sofa with the sleepy Qingyan in her arms, hesitated for a while before her lips moved. The words she had been pondering for most of the night rolled back into her throat like beads, and she didn't utter a single word.
In the end, Wei Chaoyan merely lifted her eyelids slightly and greeted them in a calm tone, "You're back! It's getting late, Aying, you should wash up and rest early too! I'll take Qingyan back to her room first."
"Sister, why don't you and Qingyan go back to your room to rest first?" Wei Ying and the other two were astonished that Wei Chaoyan and Qingyan were still waiting for them to return so late.
"Heh!" Wei Chaoyan pretended to be angry and gently patted Qingyan's little bottom, then spread her hands and smiled helplessly, "This little guy is stubborn despite his small size. He insisted on waiting for you to come back before he would go back to his room! No matter how I tried to persuade him, I couldn't get through to him!"
Upon hearing this, Wei Ying and the other two instinctively glanced at Qingyan's already closed eyes and his gradually calming and regular breathing. They also unanimously recalled the half-closed eyes they had seen when they first entered the room. In a short while, the boy had completely fallen into a deep sleep. His speed of falling asleep and his stubborn and obstinate personality left the three of them speechless for a moment.
Wei Ying and Qi Ye exchanged glances, about to say something, when Wei Chaoyan raised her hand to stop them, "Alright, enough nonsense! Now that you're back, and Qingyan is sleeping soundly, I'll take him back to his room first. You can all go back to your rooms too, we can talk about it tomorrow morning!"
Pinching her nose, Wei Chaoyan waved to Wei Ying and the other two, then picked up Qingyan and turned to go upstairs. The three left behind had no choice but to say goodnight to each other and go back to their rooms to rest.
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The next day at dawn, as the first rays of sunlight appeared, Wei Chaoyan and the others, having washed and dressed, gathered in the lobby on the first floor right on time. They then left their homes and went to the training ground, which was already full of people. According to their respective progress in cultivation, they dispersed into different teams standing upright like pine trees on the ground. With a deep, long, and resonant bell tolling, they began their morning practice following the lead teacher's movements.
As the clock hands quietly reached the end of the hour of Mao (5-7 AM), the group, who had been practicing for two hours, stopped what they were doing in unison and then dispersed in a clear order.
Wei Chaoyan's group was located on the southern edge of the training ground, closest to the exit, so she stood still and waited for her younger brothers to join her. A moment later, Wei Ying, holding Lan Zhan's hand and Qi Ye's hand, leading Qingyan, quickly came to her side.
Wei Chaoyan rolled up her sleeves and carefully wiped the sweat from the flushed faces of her younger brothers, saying with a hint of reproach, "Don't rush! Your older sister can't run anymore, why are you running so fast?"
"Hehehe..." The thick-skinned Wei Ying, displaying a strong sense of responsibility as an older brother, grinned and pouted (○｀ 3′○), saying with a self-righteous but unconvincing tone, "Good older sister, is A-Ying hungry~~"
Wei Chaoyan smiled knowingly at the person in front of her who was trying to be cute, and then her teasing gaze swept over the faces of the shy younger brothers beside her. She said meaningfully, "No rush. I have already asked the teachers for leave. Today's classes are suspended. We can walk to the cafeteria slowly and enjoy our breakfast at our leisure."
"Sister, is something the matter?" Wei Ying asked, puzzled.
"Sister, why do we need to ask for a day off?" Qi Ye followed up with a puzzled question.
"Sister, what is it?" Lan Zhan asked succinctly as always.
Wei Chaoyan curled her lips into a smile, instinctively offering a reassuring one: "It's alright, focus on your meal first. Once you've all eaten your fill, I'll explain everything in detail."
Wei Ying and the others were even more puzzled, but seeing that Wei Chaoyan was unwilling to give up any information, and with their already empty stomachs making a loud noise, they gave up their desire to ask more questions and followed Wei Chaoyan as she walked briskly towards the crowded cafeteria.