"Aw, now I have to go abroad, Sister Xin. You won't get to see me anymore," Xu Qing sighed.
Xu Xin was amused. Other people were desperate to get in, and he was still a little reluctant.
"Don't worry. We'll definitely still get to see each other," Xu Xin said with a smile, her eyes full of pride.
"Linlin said the same thing. I really don't know what to do with you two," Xu Qing muttered.
Xu Xin gave his face a vigorous rub. Her adorable, silly little brother.
Now, everyone's attention was focused on Xu Qing, and that young master from the Wang Family had been forgotten.
It was no wonder. Once Xu Qing entered the Elite Training Camp, even the Underground Alliance would be eager to curry favor with him. That was the allure of the Elite Training Camp.
The camp was full of prodigies. It offered the chance to build a powerful, unmatched network of connections and even meet peerless powerhouses like Hong and Thor.
"Elder Xu, I just remembered I have something to take care of. I'll take my leave for today. I'll come visit again next time," Wang Xingping said. Unable to stay any longer, he made an excuse and slipped away.
"Xiao Gang, see Young Master Wang out," Elder Xu said.
Xu Gang stood and walked Wang Xingping to the door, watching as he got into his car and drove off.
After seeing Wang Xingping off, Xu Gang hurried back to the living room. "Xiao Qing, tell us what happened!"
He was really curious about how Xu Qing had suddenly soared to such heights.
"Actually, it's nothing much. It was just this and that, and then that and this..."
Xu Qing couldn't withstand Xu Gang's questions, so he briefly recounted what had happened that day at the Limit General Hall.
"Haha, Xiao Qing, you're incredible!" Xu Gang laughed when he heard the story.
Even the old man and Xu Xin's parents looked at Xu Qing differently now. Such a prodigy had been right under their noses, and they hadn't noticed a thing.
It could only be said that Xu Qing's appearance was deeply misleading.
"You really can't judge a book by its cover. Xiao Qing, Xin Xin, why don't you invite your teacher over for dinner sometime?" The old man didn't call her Xu Qing's girlfriend. He called her his teacher instead, which meant something different.
"Sure, Grandpa." Xu Xin knew that the old man had decided not to interfere in Xu Qing and Qin Lin's relationship.
"We'd like to see for ourselves just how wonderful the person who won Xiao Qing over is," Xu Xin's parents added with a smile.
"Hehe, that's not quite right. You've got it backward. I'm the one who won her over," Xu Qing said, looking proud.
Everyone burst out laughing.
By then, Wang Xingping had left the Xu Family Manor and was on his way back to the upscale hotel where he was staying.
"I didn't expect Xu Xin's little brother to be such a prodigy. This makes the Xu Family far more valuable," Wang Xingping said, his expression dark.
The Elite Training Camp... Even the Wang Family, despite calling in every favor they had, could only put up several hundred billion to reserve a spot for the following year.
That showed just how precious a place in the Elite Training Camp was.
If Xu Qing really got in, the Xu Family's status would rise dramatically. They might even become too powerful for the Wang Family to suppress.
"Young Master, should we report this to the family?" the butler asked.
Wang Xingping shook his head. "We can't be sure yet, so don't spread the word. We don't want to make fools of ourselves."
After a pause, he added, "Have someone make inquiries at the Limit General Hall. If it's confirmed, report it immediately."
"Yes," the butler replied with a nod.
That evening, Xu Qing was in his room when he messaged Qin Lin. "Grandpa wants to invite you over for dinner."
"Really? When?" Qin Lin asked, surprised.
"Tomorrow would work, if you're free. It's just a meal, so no need to make a fuss," Xu Qing replied.
Qin Lin thought it over. "All right, tomorrow, then. I'll come by in the morning."
"OK, I'll be waiting."
After sending the message, Xu Qing put down his phone and flopped onto his bed. He rolled around a few times, grinning.
The next day, at eleven in the morning, Xu Qing went out to wait by the gate.
A few minutes later, a familiar off-road vehicle came speeding up and stopped in front of him.
Through the window, Xu Qing saw a face that was familiar, yet somehow a little unfamiliar.
"Wow, Linlin, you put on makeup! You look beautiful," Xu Qing exclaimed.
It was the first time he'd seen Qin Lin wearing makeup. Her cool beauty now had a hint of charm, breathtakingly beautiful.
It wasn't just the makeup. Her ice-blue dress accentuated her graceful figure, and her long black hair fell down her back. Her eyes were bright and dewy, with a faintly cool edge to them. She had an elegant, otherworldly air.
Her high heels made her look even taller.
"Looks like the effort paid off. Get in," Qin Lin said, breaking into a smile.
Xu Qing got in, and they drove into the Xu Family Manor.
The off-road vehicle stopped in front of the villa, and Xu Qing and Qin Lin got out.
Qin Lin took some gifts from the back seat. Xu Qing quickly stepped in to help. "Let me, let me."
"Miss Qin, please," one of the Xu Family's servants said, bowing before leading the way.
When they entered the living room, the Xu Family had already gathered.
The moment Qin Lin appeared, everyone turned to look. They were dazzled at first sight.
"Wow, Teacher Qin really went all out," Xu Xin marveled inwardly.
Her entrance was every bit as impressive as a movie star's, if not more so.
It was clear how much Qin Lin cared about Xu Qing.
"Little sister, is she really your teacher? She's gorgeous!" Xu Gang considered himself well acquainted with beautiful women, but Qin Lin exceeded his expectations.
He thought it might be because she was also a powerful Warrior. That kind of presence was something ordinary people simply couldn't have.
"Of course. Teacher Qin is famous at our school for being gorgeous, and she's powerful, too. Lots of people have a crush on her, but no one dares make a move," Xu Xin said with a smile.
"Of course they don't. Who'd dare make a move? They must be tired of living," Xu Gang said, agreeing wholeheartedly.
Nearby, Elder Xu and Xu Xin's parents looked Qin Lin over. There was no denying she made an excellent first impression.
"Greetings, Elder Xu, Uncle Xu, Auntie Xu. I'm Qin Lin. I'm sorry for the trouble of visiting today without bringing anything more than a few small gifts. I hope you'll accept them," Qin Lin said, greeting the three elders with a faint smile.
"You're very thoughtful, Qin. Come, sit down," Xu Xin's mother said, warmly welcoming her.
Soon, Xu Xin and her mother were chatting with Qin Lin.
Xu Qing wanted to join them, but Xu Gang held him back. "What are you going over there for? Just stay here."
"Oh." Xu Qing glanced at Elder Xu and Xu Xin's father, then obediently sat back down.
Elder Xu and Xu Xin's father watched Qin Lin for a while, then nodded to themselves. Her manners and conversation were both excellent. Compared with an ordinary woman, she had more presence and was more assertive.
By comparison, when they glanced at Xu Qing, well...
"Hehe." Xu Qing noticed Elder Xu and Xu Xin's father looking at him and gave them a silly grin.
Elder Xu and Xu Xin's father looked away. Well, the two of them did seem to complement each other. No wonder they'd hit it off.
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