"Hot Spring Vouchers?" Xiang Xiaotong raised an eyebrow. "Not bad, Song He. You've learned to enjoy yourself. Is it a proper hot spring? Don't you go astray, kid!"
"It's a misunderstanding, Teacher. The hot spring is an entrepreneurial project run by students at our school. I ran into a student handing out vouchers at the library." Song He explained.
Xiang Xiaotong nodded in sudden understanding. She held the voucher and studied it for a moment before suddenly asking softly, "Do you want to go?"
Song He froze. His eyes blinked rapidly several times before he ventured, "Two vouchers—one for you and one for me?"
"Sure. Once the octopus project succeeds, we'll find some time to try it." Xiang Xiaotong tucked the vouchers back into the book. "Keep them with you for now."
Song He was a little excited, but he did his best not to show it.
Xiang Xiaotong pulled another envelope from her pocket and slapped it onto the table.
A reply from their superiors!
Song He eagerly tore it open, and the two of them leaned their heads together to read the letter.
Comrade Xiang Xiaotong, Comrade Song He:
Jing Wuyou is permitted to enter the Genius Institute.
The navy has discovered what appear to be giant Sea Monsters in several sea areas. It will soon dispatch a research submarine to attempt to capture one. Once caught, it will be sent to you immediately. Please prepare to receive it.
Please report your research progress regularly. If you encounter any difficulties, include them in your reports, and the organization will do its best to resolve them.
We wish you success in your work.
Song He was overjoyed. "Great! Everything's settled!"
"I'll make arrangements for Jing Wuyou. You don't need to worry about it." Xiang Xiaotong paused. "Are there really