Since Han Mingyue knew that the misunderstanding was caused by Kang Jian, she naturally started to pay attention to him. What she didn’t expect was that he was also a contestant in the essay competition. Seeing this, Han Mingyue couldn’t help thinking to herself, "It seems that he and I are quite fated; I just don’t know how strong he is..." Kang Jian also did not expect that his romantic rival, whom he had been secretly observing, turned out to be his competitor on the field of the essay contest! He immediately psyched himself up silently, "Come on! You can do it, Kang Jian!" So, when it actually came time to compete, both were filled with an even greater passion due to this matter! They wrote with such fervor that it seemed the pen moved with the wind, finishing in one go! After the smokeless war ended, it was almost time for lunch. Just as Sun Tiegang was about to call for a gathering, Zhen Yu, along with Mr. Fang and Han Mingyue, found him. Mr. Fang first chuckled and thanked Sun Tiegang, then said, "Director Sun! My students have finished the competition. It’s convenient to take a taxi back to the hotel from here, so we won’t disturb your lunch!" Sun Tiegang, capable enough to be the director of studies, was a cunning person! Hearing this, he immediately responded with a smile, "...Sure, sure! Take care on your way." Just as Mr. Fang was about to politely say another word and leave, Zhen Yu suddenly interjected, "Director Sun, I also want to go back to the hotel with them! May I?" Sun Tiegang pondered for a bit, then nodded his head. "Alright then! Head straight back to the hotel!" Although Sun Tiegang only said two sentences, Zhen Yu read another sentence from his eyes, "Don’t go running around everywhere!" Now was the time to be obedient! Zhen Yu immediately said, "Director Sun! I definitely won’t run around! We’ll be going now then!" Mr. Fang also smiled and echoed, "We’re heading back then! You’re busy! You’re busy!" There were small restaurants near the venue, and the three of them took a very short taxi ride there for lunch. While waiting at the table, Zhen Yu suddenly started talking. "Mr. Fang, are you and Han Mingyue taking the train or bus back to Qi City tomorrow?" Mr. Fang casually replied, "Of course we’re taking the train! It’s convenient and fast! But after we eat, we’ll have to find a store to buy umbrellas. You haven’t brought an umbrella, have you?" "Um," Zhen Yu responded casually, then tentatively asked, "Mr. Fang, how about you and Han Mingyue..." "Not possible!" Before Zhen Yu could finish her sentence, Mr. Fang, having anticipated her intent, interrupted her. "We can’t keep troubling others time and again! The hotel is quite remote and not easy to catch a taxi. I agreed to your suggestion because I was worried about delaying Ming Yue’s competition. But we don’t have any problems tomorrow, so how could we have the nerve to ride in your car again?!" Zhen Yu understood that what Mr. Fang said was right. She was only trying her luck, hoping that Mr. Fang would agree, which would have been great, but it wouldn’t matter if he didn’t. After all, if he didn’t agree, she had ways to not agree as well. So, Zhen Yu obediently nodded, "I understand, Mr. Fang." Just as Mr. Fang breathed a sigh of relief, Zhen Yu suddenly put on a smile and said to him, "Mr. Fang, can I then take the train back to Qi City with you guys? I get carsick." Mr. Fang’s mouth twitched. He really wanted to ask Zhen Yu how she managed to take the bus to Harbin if she got carsick! But the dignity of being a teacher didn’t allow him to do so! After pondering for a few seconds, Mr. Fang replied, "It’s fine by me, but Director Sun has to agree to it too!" Zhen Yu naturally knew this. If Sun Tiegang didn’t let her go, she would have to obediently take the bus back. She hadn’t figured out how to convince Sun Tiegang yet, but she still brazenly agreed. "I understand! Mr. Fang! After we’ve had dinner, I’ll go talk to Director Sun about this!" After lunch and buying umbrellas, the three of them took a cab back to the hotel. Mr. Fang didn’t believe that Zhen Yu could persuade Sun Tiegang. Because if he were in that position, he would definitely not let anyone go! Based on this, considering the students would separate tomorrow, Mr. Fang claimed to be tired and went back to his room upon arriving at the hotel. Once Mr. Fang left, Zhen Yu took Han Mingyue to the room she shared with Teacher Zhang. In front of Mr. Fang, Han Mingyue didn’t want to undermine Zhen Yu. Now that it was just the two of them, after much thought, Han Mingyue still advised: "Xiao Yu! Maybe you shouldn’t go talk to him! I think Director Sun probably won’t let you go." Zhen Yu disagreed with his view. "Who says?! Didn’t Mr. Fang agree? Haven’t you heard ’a good half is the beginning of success’?" "...Isn’t it supposed to be ’a good start is half the battle’?" "Is there any difference?" Zhen Yu raised her eyebrows somewhat proudly, then couldn’t help but burst into laughter. "Alright! Whatever you say is right." Han Mingyue helplessly smiled and spread his hands. After a silent exchange of looks, Han Mingyue suddenly whispered, "If possible, I still want to go with you." Zhen Yu didn’t say anything, but the corners of her mouth lifted up again. Teacher Zhang, accompanied by the students with umbrellas, shopped until evening before returning. Seeing Han Mingyue in the room, she wasn’t too surprised and greeted him before starting to organize the new purchases. Han Mingyue glanced at his watch, realized it was almost dinner time, and excused himself. Once he left, Teacher Zhang became more talkative. "Zhen Yu, it’s such a pity you didn’t go out shopping! There are quite a lot of nice things in Harbin!!" "Oh? What did you buy?" Zhen Yu casually asked. "I bought two sets of bed linens and covers! And lots of little things! Look! These are nesting dolls!" "Russian nesting dolls?" Zhen Yu suddenly became interested! "Can I take a look?" "Oh? You actually recognize this!" Teacher Zhang passed the nesting dolls to Zhen Yu, "There are many designs for sale, what do you think of the two I chose?" Zhen Yu said earnestly, "The red ones are very suitable for weddings." Hearing this, Teacher Zhang’s cheeks turned red, and she scolded Zhen Yu! "You naughty girl, how dare you tease your teacher!" Seeing her reaction, Zhen Yu had a sudden idea! So, she immediately looked at Teacher Zhang with starry eyes, "Teacher Xiao Zhang, could you do me a favor, please!" "It’s ... so you just help me propagate a little white lie!" Teacher Xiao Zhang was speechless! She really didn’t expect that one day she would be begged by a student to help lie! For a moment, she didn’t know what to say!