Chapter 219: Chapter 219

Qin Xi and Li Xianglu found a spot to sit down in the restaurant, as it was not yet mealtime and the cafeteria was sparse with people. They chose a seat by the window.

Li Xianglu first talked about Xi Yunmei approaching her and also mentioned her own opinion.

After listening, Qin Xi pondered for a moment and asked, "Xiangxiang, have you ever thought about what industry you want to work in the future?"

Industry? Future planning? Li Xianglu hadn’t considered that question before. Although they had a simple chat about finance before, and whether working in the financial system or in fiscal affairs in the future, both seemed relatively leisurely. With this as a premise, she chose her major, so she hadn’t thought about a specific future plan.

Qin Xi put down the notebook in his hands and said earnestly, "Look at me, I study law, but I don’t want to work in the courts, I want to go into politics."

Li Xianglu was slightly startled, but Qin Xi had always been a decisive person, and he had a strong ability to handle people, so going into politics didn’t seem bad at all. Perhaps he could become an important local official in the future.

Thinking this, Li Xianglu smiled happily, "That’s great, having a plan is good. But I haven’t thought about it. What exactly will I do in the future?"

Qin Xi smiled and said, "Actually, I’ve always had an idea, which is not very mature. I originally planned to discuss it with you in the first half of your senior year, but now that the matter with the foreign language society is imminent, I might as well say it now. You can consider it after I tell you."

Li Xianglu nodded and said, "Go ahead."

Qin Xi thought for a while and said, "I think it would be better for you to enter the financial system in the future, like working in a bank, maybe becoming a bank president someday?"

What? A bank president? My god, Qin Xi really dares to dream. But they are the first generation of university students after ten years of turmoil. It’s remembered that someone later calculated that many from their graduation year became important local officials, and those from the finance major were spread throughout local finance bureaus. So, it’s not impossible to become a bank president if nothing goes wrong.

At the thought of this, Li Xianglu’s eyes sparkled. In her previous life, she wasn’t actually greedy for money, it was this life’s minimal indulgence that was forced upon her. If she deals with money in this life, could it cure her obsession with wealth?

With this thought, Li Xianglu laughed mischievously, looking less like she wanted to be cured and more like it was getting worse.

Seeing this, what didn’t Qin Xi understand? The girl has taken an interest. Although she looks like a little money grubber, he felt very reassured. She wouldn’t take what wasn’t hers. But if it was hers, she would obsess over it terribly, counting and playing with it repeatedly, like the golden key she always kept close by, which he had seen on the bed many times.

Li Xianglu thought briefly and nodded, "So you mean I can take on Sister Yun Mei’s matter?"

Qin Xi nodded and said, "If you plan to develop in the financial system in the future, taking on this role will only benefit you. It’ll also add a record to your profile. The downside is you have to be careful, to prevent some people from sabotaging."

Li Xianglu understood immediately; there were quite a few newcomers this year in the society, and she heard that Qin Miao had joined as well, bringing several girls with her. Originally, Yun Mei was going to reject them knowing they didn’t get along, but their fluency in spoken language was high, so there was no reason to refuse.

Li Xianglu nodded her head, then she mentioned Nabasha.

Qin Xi also raised his eyebrows and said, "Are you saying the woman who helped you out yesterday has suddenly become your International Trade teacher today?"

Li Xianglu nodded, "Yes, and she’s very professional. The class was excellent. I think it will only be a matter of days before the whole school knows, and students from other departments might come to listen."

Qin Xi stared at the corner of the table for a long while before he let out a long breath and said, "How strange. Don’t worry about it for now, just focus on attending the class. Since they got in, they must have their own backing."

Li Xianglu nodded and said, "Alright, how about we have wontons for dinner?"

Qin Xi laughed and said, "Okay, wontons it is. After eating, I still have matters to handle."

Li Xianglu was actually very curious about Qin Xi. This guy was busy with club activities every day, and their school proposal about a legal act was noticed by the higher-ups. As a result, a few of them were selected to work on the amendment with a bunch of old men. But even with such a busy schedule, his grades were always at the top of the class.

Li Xianglu couldn’t help but wonder if Qin Xi’s past life also involved studying the same major and if he had gone into politics following his current trajectory.

If he did go into politics, what heights did Qin Xi reach? Just as she speculated, did he become a significant figure?

If that were the case, she might have seen him on newspapers or on TV in her past life, right?

With this thought, Li Xianglu suddenly remembered that dream, the figure’s back, the person who saved her, the one swept away by the waves. Who exactly was he?

Watching Qin Xi arrive with a smile, carrying two bowls of wonton soup, Li Xianglu snapped out of her wild imaginings and started eating seriously.

After dinner, Qin Xi escorted Li Xianglu to the teaching building before turning away and leaving.

Li Xianglu thought it over and decided to go back to the dorm first for a quick wash. If there were no spots available, she’d just read in the dorm; they only had one assignment to discuss a research topic.

Just as she reached the entrance to the dorm, Li Xianglu heard bursts of laughter. Curious, she walked over and saw a group of people surrounding someone sitting on her bed.

Only when she got closer did Li Xianglu realize it was Nabasha.

Nabasha saw her first and greeted her with a smile, "Hello, I am Nabasha. I just came over to say hello to the neighbors."

Li Xianglu, hearing her speaking Chinese, smiled back and responded in Chinese too, "Neighbor? Teacher Basra moved in next door to us?"

Nabasha raised her eyebrows and chuckled, "Yes, there was no space left in the teachers’ dormitory, and the room next door happened to be a double room for international students that’s currently unoccupied, so the school let me stay there for the time being."

But inside, Li Xianglu’s emotions were churning. Alright, now everyone has come together, which is good.

Anna and Iro, at her side, had different expressions but said to Li Xianglu with a smile, "Teacher Basra brought us cake to eat, saying she hopes we can take good care of her in the future."

Nabasha immediately stood up and handed a piece of the already-cut cake from the table to Li Xianglu, "Yes, I adore Chinese culture and cuisine. They told me you can cook. I’m thrilled, hoping to have the fortune of tasting your delicious cooking in the future!"

Li Xianglu twitched the corner of her mouth and forced a dry laugh, "Certainly, certainly!"

Nabasha didn’t stay long and soon excused herself to leave. Iro made an eye gesture at Li Xianglu, so Li Xianglu took the opportunity to go out to fetch water.

Iro whispered in the water room entrance, "There are still spaces in the teachers’ dormitory."

Meaning that this Nabasha was lying. So what exactly is she up to?

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I miscalculated the owed updates; I didn’t include today’s two updates. I’ll add them on.

Alright, I’m still writing, just sorted out the outline a bit.