Genius Club

Chapter 1471: Epilogue 2: Yingjun and Yu Xi

"Yu Xi, I have good news for you."

Zhao Yingjun sat across the dining table, picking up a spoon:

"Rhein University’s project has finally been approved!"

"Really!"

Yu Xi’s eyes lit up with joy, exclaiming happily:

"That’s wonderful, Mom! Your dream has finally come true!"

She always knew that for years, her mom had been pushing for and busy with Rhein University’s matters.

She couldn’t understand the complexities.

But she knew Rhein University was very important to her mom, a crucial part of her mom’s grand plan.

Years of hard work and effort... have finally blossomed and borne fruit!

"Congratulations, Mom!"

Yu Xi raised her juice:

"Let’s toast!"

Zhao Yingjun also smiled, raising her juice, clinking glasses with Yu Xi:

"Thank you, sweetie~"

"After completing the final key procedure in the Imperial Capital tomorrow, the Rhein University plan will be fully set in motion; but there’s no issue, I’ve scheduled everything with the leaders, so tomorrow is just a formality."

Clink.

Two glass cups collided.

Yu Xi’s heart also skipped a beat.

Tomorrow.

Imperial Capital.

Parent-child sports meet...

"Yes."

Yu Xi took a sip of juice, placing the glass down, her smile still present:

"So you’re flying out early in the morning?"

"Yes."

Zhao Yingjun nodded:

"To be safe, I had planned to leave tonight, but I was worried about you, so I had to come back and tell you."

"How about tomorrow? Should I arrange for someone to pick you up and cook for you? Is everything okay at school? You’ve always been so understanding, making me worry less... Please tell me if you need anything."

"[Everything’s fine at school~]"

Yu Xi smiled, spreading her hands:

"It’s just primary school, everything is simple for me, so you don’t need to worry."

She shifted back a bit, glanced at the backpack on the sofa:

"No need to pick me up or cook for me, I’m not a little kid, I can manage myself. Besides, you’re coming back in the evening, right? I saw beef in the fridge, I’ll make tomato beef stew for you!"

She didn’t want to delay her mom’s vital work, so she naturally decided not to give the school parent-child sports meet invitation to her mom.

She didn’t want to make her mom feel conflicted.

Because... Mom was already very tired and had it tough.

If she arranged for a driver to pick her up and a nanny to cook for her, the parent-child sports event might get exposed, and Mom would definitely feel guilty.

Yu Xi decided she must hide this, not letting her mom find out.

"Mom, would you like the beef stew thin or thick?"

She shifted the topic:

"You definitely prefer the thin one, right?"

"Yes~"

Zhao Yingjun, eating while laughing, said:

"I’m a northerner, grew up in the Imperial Capital, only came to East Sea after graduation. Speaking of eating habits, I actually prefer thin soups, don’t like them too thick."

"But you can make it however you like, I’ve been assimilated after so many years in East Sea, as long as it’s a meal made by you, I love it no matter what."

"Mmhmm!"

Yu Xi nodded obediently:

"I’ll definitely make it delicious, so you can feel cozy and comfortable when you get home!"

"Hehe, tomorrow on the way home I’ll buy a small cake, we’ll celebrate nicely!"

...

The next day.

The elementary school playground.

A sea of people.

Numerous parents were either in casual attire or professional gear, some stylish, all ready to perform for their children’s "self-esteem."

"Yu Xi?"

The homeroom teacher walked over, noticing no adults next to Yu Xi:

"Your mom didn’t come?"

"Yes."

Yu Xi nodded:

"She has very important matters in the Imperial Capital, so... she’s unable to come."

"Ah, I see."

The homeroom teacher naturally knew about Yu Xi’s family situation.

She had always liked this well-behaved, understanding, and smart little girl.

But without a parent team for the sports meet...

"Here’s an idea!"

The teacher patted her chest, pulling up Yu Xi’s small hand:

"It’s the last sports meet of your elementary school life, it would be such a pity not to participate. Come, Yu Xi, I’ll team up with you, we’ll participate together!"

The gentle and caring homeroom teacher changed into sportswear, forming a parent-child team with Yu Xi.

Thanks to Yu Xi’s physical qualities far beyond her peers, their team finished ahead in every round, grabbing countless first places.

"We won!!"

Yu Xi crossed the finish line, happily turning to wave:

"I won again————"

She suddenly froze.

Because behind her...

There was no one to share with.

Beside her, the second place, a mother wiping her daughter’s sweat with a towel, a father holding a water cup, praising her:

"Amazing! As expected of my daughter! Oh, what does first or second place matter, isn’t second place impressive enough?"

"Exactly, exactly!"

Mother, after wiping the sweat, thoughtfully wrapped her daughter in a suncoat:

"That first-place girl is too strong... we’re not competing in the Olympics, being second is more than enough! When we get home, we’ll frame the certificate on the wall!"

Yu Xi lowered her raised arms.

Feeling somewhat awkward.

Quickly tucked them behind her back, intertwining her fingers, like a wounded ostrich.

Over there was a little boy, who hadn’t even finished the race, falling halfway.

His father rushed over, picked up his son, carried him to the school nurse... while encouraging his son, praising his bravery for not crying despite scraped skin:

"A true man!"

The father gave his son a thumbs-up:

"Your grandpa and grandma have long booked a restaurant, waiting for you to return victoriously. Although we didn’t win any place... don’t worry, son, participation is what matters hahaha!"

"Your dad was just as chubby when young, couldn’t run fast or jump far; but there are many ways to realize one’s life value, don’t worry about poor sports results, even if academic results aren’t great, so what?"