The next morning, after the Xia family of three had a delicious breakfast together at home, Xia Wanyi and Xia Zhen took Xia Zhiyi to the airport.
After watching Xia Zhiyi pass through security, Xia Wanyi checked the time and said to Xia Zhen, "Let's go back after the plane takes off. We'll eat out for lunch; I'd like to have a hot pot buffet. What do you think?"
Xia Zhen held Xia Wanyi's hand. Xia Wanyi 1.68 meters tall, and Xia Zhen is 1.47 meters tall. The 20-centimeter height difference is quite significant.
Therefore, when Xia Wanyi held Xia Zhen's hand, it really did feel a bit like she was holding her daughter's hand.
Hearing Xia Wanyi's words, Xia Zhen nodded obediently.
The airport was crowded, and Xia Zhen wasn't used to being in crowded places, so she hardly spoke after entering the airport. She kept holding Xia Wanyi and followed her step by step, and subconsciously hid behind Xia Wanyi.
Xia Wanyi wasn't unaware of this, but considering it was a stress reaction caused by the girl's past experiences, she didn't want to force her, so she gently protected her in her own way.
Meanwhile, after leaving the sisters' sight, Xia Zhiyi took out her phone and sent a message to Xu Chen before takeoff.
[XZY: Sister Chen, have we still not found the female bodyguard I asked you to find?]
Xu Chen happened to be free at the moment and quickly replied to the message.
[ Xu Chen: I've already booked three for you. Once you arrive, you can check if they meet your requirements.]
[XZY: Okay, thank you, Sister Chen.]
[ Xu Chen: Your nickname... is it an abbreviation of your name?]
[XZY: Yeah, because I suddenly wanted to change my nickname, but I couldn't think of anything right away, so I changed it to this.]
[ Xu Chen:... This feels completely different from your usual style.]
Xia Zhiyi is not only incredibly approachable, like a friendly younger brother next door, but also makes you feel like you're basking in a spring breeze. No matter what you say or do, you won't feel awkward; he's very easy to get along with.
But looking at this ID, I always feel it lacks warmth.
Upon hearing Xu Chen's words, Xia Zhiyi her other account ID and smiled.
Compared to a simple A, this one should be alright, right?
but...
Xia Zhiyi exited the chat interface, thought for a moment, and then changed her ID.
[ College Student Who Wants a Scholarship: How about this?]
[ Xu Chen:... That's good, you have ambition. I will make sure you balance your university life and work.]
Xia Zhiyi smiled.
[ College Student Who Wants a Scholarship: Okay, thank you, Sister Chen!]
[ Xu Chen: The company has confirmed that I'll be training you. I'll add you to the company group chat in a bit; just change your nickname in the group.]
[ College Student Who Wants a Scholarship: Great!]
[ College Student Who Wants a Scholarship: Ah, the plane is about to take off. I'll talk to you after I land.]
[ Xu Chen: Okay.]
[ Xu Chen: I've arranged for an assistant to pick you up; you'll see him as soon as you exit the airport.]
[ Xu Chen: By the way, your online popularity hasn't waned these past few days. Although the company has tried to suppress it, quite a few people still recognize you. Remember to keep a low profile, just in case.]
[ College Student Who Wants a Scholarship: Although I don't think it's that outrageous, I'll do my best to comply, Sister Chen, don't worry.]
[ Xu Chen: I have no worries about you.]
Just as Xia Zhiyi was about to put down her phone after ending her brief conversation with Xu Chen, a new message arrived.
[C: Are you on the plane?]
[ College Student Who Wants a Scholarship: Oh, Fu Chi, it's amazing that you contacted me at this time.]
[C: I've arranged for someone to pick you up from the airport. Can you tell me what you're wearing today?]
[ College Student Who Wants a Scholarship: Hey? You arranged for someone to pick me up too? Sister Chen just said she sent someone to pick me up.]
[ College Student Who Wants a Scholarship: It doesn't have to be this complicated.]
[C: Did Xu Chen arrange for someone to do this?]
[C: I understand.]
[C: Once you're settled, could we have a meal together?]
[ College Student Who Wants a Scholarship: Sure!]
[C: Okay, I'll arrange it.]
Xia Zhiyi the conversation could end here.
Then, a few seconds later, a new message came in.
[C: Tianhuan isn't in a rush to send its artists out to earn money. You can focus on your studies first; your base salary will remain the same.]
Xia Zhiyi:...
Xia Zhiyi was puzzled for a few seconds, then her gaze fell on her new nickname.
[ College Student Who Wants a Scholarship: Huh? I thought you'd add a nickname to my contacts, turns out you just saw I changed my nickname.]
Fu Chi had just finished an important meeting, sat in the now-defunct conference room, looking at the message sent to him on his phone with a calm expression.
[C: This account only has a few friends, no need to add a note.]
[C: Moreover, I've heard that many students now express their feelings by changing their nicknames.]
[C: If possible, I'd like to know more about you.]
[C: Sorry.]
Xia Zhiyi blinked.
Huh?
That's strange.
For some reason, I find it... kind of cute.
He has a very well-behaved and honest feel to him.
Xia Zhiyi's eyes sparkled with a smile, and after a moment, she typed a message.
[ College Student Who Wants a Scholarship: No need to apologize, anyway, I didn't change your nickname because I thought Fu Chi was the kind of person who might use the same nickname for life.]
[ College Student Who Wants a Scholarship: Okay, okay, my plane is about to take off. I'll chat with you after I land.]
[ College Student Who Wants a Scholarship: If you're free then, we can just call each other; wouldn't that be more convenient?]
The phone call Xia Zhiyi mentioned was actually a video call.
Because of the special relationship he has with Fu Chi, Xia Zhiyi has been video chatting with Fu Chi once a day recently.
Therefore, the two were quite familiar with each other. Xia Zhiyi had nothing to hide from others, and she didn't do anything special when video chatting with Fu Chi. Sometimes they would chat for a few words, and sometimes the video would just stay on while Fu Chi watched Xia Zhiyi do her own thing from the other side, and she expressed that she liked it very much.
That makes sense, doesn't it?
For someone who has never seen the colors of the world, being able to experience the charm of color through Xia Zhiyi and the things Xia Zhiyi has touched, even if Xia Zhiyi doesn't do anything intentionally, wouldn't be boring or annoying.
Xia Zhiyi felt rather sympathetic towards Fu Chi's peculiar physique.
Just as a person in darkness who suddenly sees light will find the darkness unbearable.
For those living in a black-and-white world, suddenly seeing the true colors of the world can make that world, which was originally black and white, become... unbearable.
Fu Chi simply approached Xia Zhiyi in a friendly manner and expressed his willingness to cooperate, rather than using his power to trap Xia Zhiyi by his side. From a character perspective, this was already quite good.
Well, at least that shows he's mentally sound.