Shu Yulin smiled faintly. "Of course it's a good thing. I've got the news that we will be starting an elite junior class next semester. We will be picking the most outstanding people from all the affiliated academies to join.
Hai Xuanhao was surprised. He then asked, "What is the elite junior class?"
"It is a special class for students with excellent character and learning, and this class would be more advanced compared to the usual curriculum. The class will be taught by the most outstanding teachers in the academy so it can also be called the gifted class. The criteria to enroll in the gifted class is to be ten years old and below and must be recommended by the affiliated schools themselves. The first, second, and third graders in our academy have a chance to apply for it. You're only eight years old, aren't you? You're just right for it. The assessment will be carried out in accordance with one's overall quality. If you get in, it's almost guaranteed that you'll be enrolled in an advanced Spirit Masters academy. Also, you have an advantage because of your age. Your future is promising, therefore, you must not slack off during your holidays and must train hard. Then, when the time comes, you'll have to showcase your overall quality. Once you're accepted, it'll be amazing, even I'm so envious of you," Shu Yulin replied.
"Elite junior class! Thank you, Teacher Shu. Can I tell my mother about this?" Xuanhao asked.
"Of course, you may. You'll also need her to get you ready. Anyway, you must remember that the better your overall quality, the higher the chance. There are a total of 10 applicants applying for the assessment and I've signed you up. Do your best!"
"Thank you, Teacher Shu, I will definitely work hard." Hai Xunahao nodded firmly.
He was still a child, but after going through some things, he had clearly grown up much faster these past six months than before. At least now, he found a reason to work harder. Whether it was for his Teacher Qianqiu or to protect his mother, it had left a deep impact on his heart.
Shu Yulin gave him a nod. "Alright, hurry go home then."
The elite junior class was still in Hai Xuanhao's mind even after he walked out of the classroom.
…
"Mommy, I'm back!" Hai Xuanhao was very used to calling out when he reached home. It was Xi Daiyu's rest day that day so she should be at home…
But he didn't get a response.
Hai Xuanhao got slightly anxious. He was worried about his mother leaving without saying goodbye just like his Teacher Dong Qianqiu, so he quickly ran into his parents' room and there he realized that Xi Daiyu was just sitting by the bed, looking at the communication device around her wrist in a daze.
"Mommy, Mommy, what's wrong? Why didn't you reply to me!" Hai Xuanhao dashed over and buried himself into her embrace.
Seeing her son, a smile finally appeared on Xi Daiyu's face. She touchedXuanhao's head gently and mumbled, "Mommy is thinking how heartless your Daddy is; why hasn't he called, it's been almost 50 days since he sent his last message."
"Is Mommy missing Daddy?" Xuanhao blinked.
"En." Xi Daiyu wasn't embarrassed about it because she really missed him so much.
"Can't we call Daddy?" Xuanhao asked.
Xi Daiyu then said, "The signal isn't very stable in space and it has to go through the communications satellite near the wormhole. We can only receive calls and we are unable to contact him."
"Oh," Xuanhao replied. "Mommy, I miss Daddy too. But there's nothing we can do! Mommy, I'm hungry."
Xi Daiyu sighed in her heart. She then carried her son and planted a kiss on his face. "You've become heavier again, Mommy won't be able to carry you soon… Alright, Mommy will go cook something for you now."
"Hooray, Mommy!" Xuanhao cheered.
Xi Daiyu smiled and got up — thankfully, she had her son by her side! She was now so glad that she adopted this child. Whenever Hai Xuanhao was by her side, she would always be happy.
Just as she was about to head to the kitchen, the communication device around her wrist rang all of a sudden.
Xi Daiyu looked over instinctively and saw a communication number that had many numbers. 'This…'
She answered almost immediately, "Hi, this is Xi Daiyu."
There was some rustling noise at first and after a moment, an extremely familiar voice that both the mother and son recognized came through.
"Xi Daiyu, I finally managed to contact you."
'It's him, it's really him!'
Xi Daiyu nearly slumped onto the bed. She wasn't able to hold her feelings anymore so while still exasperated, she shouted, "You still know how to call back, huh! You still do, huh! 50 days, it's almost 50 days. Do you know how anxious I was? You, you, when can you come home!? You… Xuanhao and I miss you so much…"
The tears that she had suppressed for days finally came flowing down uncontrollably that even her hands started shaking slightly.
"Don't cry, don't cry. It's all my fault, it's all my fault." Hai long's voice came from the other end and he choked slightly.