The applause in the auditorium went from sparse to thunderous in just an instant, yet for Qin Yuji, that moment seemed to go through countless cycles in her heart.
Looking up at the man on the lectern with eyes full of admiration, Qin Yuji felt an uncontrollable surge of emotion within her.
As she watched Chi Jingxuan's gaze sweep over the crowd below the stage before turning to step down, Qin Yuji said goodbye to An Xiao and Zhao Yu beside her, then lowered her head and slipped out of the auditorium.
She dashed out of the school gates, and sure enough, a Bentley was quietly parked by the roadside.
Qin Yuji looked back around her, then briskly trotted over.
As the rear car door opened in good time, Qin Yuji ducked inside and saw the smiling face of Chi Jingxuan asking, "How come it's you?"
"To give you a little surprise."
Speaking softly, Chi Jingxuan pinched Qin Yuji's nose. "So, how about it? Did my speech just now crush your classmates' courage to face society?"
