"I do have connections for cooperation between companies and research groups, but it'll take some time to go through the process. I can speak with your girlfriend and Professor Luo beforehand and ease some of the burden... Professor Luo really does have high standards for students."
"Seriously. Assigning work at the last minute in the middle of the night."
"Anyway, just leave it to your big sister. Focus on your own things with peace of mind."
When Xia Lin spoke, her pace was unhurried and her words clear, giving her a gentle, conversational air.
She really was reliable.
Su Bai tactfully took the initiative. "You've really helped me out. How should I thank you, big sister?"
"Help me with something."
"What?"
"I was thinking... that aunt back in your hometown, the one who used to live with you as your guardian—she probably doesn't know about your recent financial situation, does she?"
"You even know that..."
"As a counselor, I have an obligation to understand my students' basic family situations."
Though her words sounded perfectly proper, Xia Lin's fingers stroked downward from the hair by Su Bai's ear, her fingertips brushing over his cheek as an indulgent smile curled at her lips.
That was hardly a counselor's necessary duty. She simply cared about Su Bai especially deeply. It was the particular way a wealthy, beautiful older sister won the affection of a handsome younger guy.
Su Bai felt as though they were on the same wavelength. Indeed, he had also been considering how to explain his current situation to Aunt Jiang.
His original plan had been to take some time during the National Day holiday to return to his hometown and find an excuse to talk to Aunt Jiang.
Then he would send Aunt Jiang some money!
He would start with