The next day, Wan Chu'er got up at five-thirty as usual and ran twenty laps on the sports field before returning to wash up and have breakfast with Mai Qiqi, ready to start their classes.
For the first time in her two lifetimes, Wan Chu'er sat in a university classroom to attend lectures. This experience was both fresh and exhilarating for her, so she listened with extra care and also found it fascinating.
After a full day of classes, Mai Qiqi asked her how she felt.
Wan Chu'er thought for a little while before seriously responding,
"University professors are different from high school teachers. They're both open-minded and erudite. While their lectures seem easygoing, what we learn is anything but."
Mai Qiqi laughed heartily and said, "Chuchu, you really are adorable."
Wan Chu'er wordlessly gazed up at the sky: "..."
