For the Hua nationals, the best way to catch up with old friends was to enjoy a hearty meal together.
And that was undoubtedly what these old friends had intended to do. After settling the accommodation arrangement for her four students, Zhong Meili joined the teachers from the University of Washington and did not join her students for dinner. But before leaving, Zhong Meili tried to persuade Xiao Luo to complete his studies. She emphasized how a Bachelor's degree would give him a certain level of security in society. Xiao Luo politely listened to her. He nodded his head and told her he would keep her advice in mind.