After the meal the three of them stayed up chatting with each other. No tv, no devices, just good old conversations. The air was cleared between all three people. Now the only thing that was left was for the bonding of all three to deepen even more.
"Mother, father, about the compensation I received from Mr Lu, what should we do with it?"
"Well you can keep it for yourself, I don't mind."
"I think the same too,"
"Are you both sure!? I got 100,000 yuan as compensation."
"What!"
"Cough cough, I mean, well you were the one that was affected so why don't you put it away for University?"
"No I won't use this to pay for my University tuition."
"What! Why!? Yu'er your grades are so good. University should obviously be your next step."
"That's not what I mean, Ahh hold up for a bit,"
Qin Qianyu says as she jumped up and scampered into her room. After a few moments she returned to living room holding a flyer and forms, she then handed them to her parents.
"This is . . "
"In three months time I'd like your permission to take two days off school so I can attend this competition."
"Why? What does it have to do with not wanting to save that money for your future tuition?"
"There are three reasons. One is the prize money, if I can come first I'll receive a large portion of the prize as well as grants and endorsements. Two, my chosen University will be Zhishi located in the capital. With the prize money we should be able to find a home there in the capital."
"And finally, the top three can select any University even bypassing the University exams and entering straight away due to the nature of the competition. First place is automatically selected to enter Zhishi the number one University in the country."
Both adults were floored after hearing Qin Qianyu's explanation.
Qin Haoran and Ouyang Zihan both read the printout that their daughter had handed them.
They were both extremely proud that she would take this opportunity to excel.
They both knew she was bright and smart but when they read over the contents for the Science Innovation China competition they couldn't help but be a little apprehensive towards her, but, they didn't want to say anything to dampen the mood or change the current dynamics.
"There are three online portions just to qualify,"
"Mhm, I've already completed all three of them and have passed all the tests. That's how I got these. Since I'm not of age yet I'll need both of you to sign all these forms to allow me to participate."
After hearing as much both parents felt excited and surprised for Qin Qianyu. The pair both agreed quickly to which a happy Qin Qianyu gave a brief explanation about what the SIC competition entailed.
The couple learnt that it was a competition based on many types of science. Qin Qianyu wanted to focus on four sections, while preparing for the competition they where computer science, physics, biology and chemistry.
In her former life she had missed out on this competition due to what had happened between herself and Lu Mingxi and her cronies. Plus her family didn't really have the financial means to even send her to the competition as they were both saving up for her to attend University in the future.
Qin Qianyu eventually made it into Zhishi in her former life through online selections, grants and competitions.
Qin Qianyu graduated as a biochemist and pharmacological engineer.
She then became apart of a team headed by her then husband Song Zhaoge and worked in the Song family's pharmaceutical company creating a series of drugs and pills based off her findings and research into the RTP strain.
When she attended University she was Song Zhaoge's junior, but now, if she can take first place in the coming SIC competition she'll be his senior by at least two and a half years.
Qin Qianyu wanted to take this opportunity to bring ruin to Song Zhaoge and the entire Song family before he can have a chance to recover and reinvigorate the family's business.
Once she's dealt with both him and Meimei she would be free to do whatever she wants to do afterwards.
"It seems you've already planned ahead this much, I have faith in you and that you'll be able to accomplish all you set out to do."
"Thanks Mother, I definitely will."
"Mhm, alright so what will you do with the compensation you got?"
"I want to keep a portion of it to buy some things for the competition as well as have some petty cash on hand for the accomodations and such during the four day competition. Is that alright with the two of you? It won't be much maybe around 30,000 and the rest will go to the two of you."
"Well I'm still fine with you having all of it, I'll leave the final decision to you and your father."
"I'm of the same mind as your mother, as long as we're all happy, with a roof over our heads, clothes on our backs and food in our bellies, I'm utterly satisfied."
Qin Qianyu sat there for awhile then a flash of an idea hit her,
"Well let's do this then,"
Qin Qianyu took her phone out and made three transfers. Both of her parents phones sent out alerts indicating they had received a money transfer.
Soon Qin Haoran's phone rang, he frowns at the name for a bit, then looks over at his wife then picked up the call.
"Mother is something that matter?"
He says as he pats his wife's thigh, Ouyang Zihan gave him a reassuring glance indicating that she's not flustered nor does she mind that the mother of his first wife is calling.
"Ah Ran, I just received a money transfer of 25,000 yuan, what's all this about?"
Qin Haoran looked towards his daughter then figured out what she had done.
"Yu'er was just sending you some love. Would you like to talk to her?"
"Ah, Xiaoyu, mhm, yes please."
Qin Haoran passed the phone over to his daughter and turned to chat with his wife as Qin Qianyu and her grandmother spoke over the phone.
"Hello? Xiaoyu?"
Tears started falling when Qin Qianyu heard her grandmother's husky voice. Her bottom lip started to quiver as scenes of how she had treated her grandmother poorly in her former life flooded her mind.
At that time she had cut ties with these three people after believing the lies and meddling of Meimei. When her grandmother passed away she didn't even attend the funeral let alone the hospital she was in prior to that.
At that time her whole world revolved around Song Zhaoge and their project. She had no time for her own family.
"Gr . . Granny Liu,"
"Ahh, Xiaoyu! What's the matter!? Why do you sound like this? Is someone bullying you? Tell me who they are I'll deal to them."
"Bahaha! Wooooo! Mhm,"
Both parents became startled seeing Qin Qianyu become emotional. She was smiling and crying at the same time while trying to form words to talk to her grandmother.
The teen composed her self and after clearing her throat she continued.
"Haha, well someone tried to bully me but unfortunately for them they had to pay the consequences for doing so which is why you received a red packet from your beautiful granddaughter."
"Hohoho! My granddaughter is indeed beautiful, just like her mother."
"Hehe, it's so good to hear your voice granny Liu,"
"Silly child, I only spoke to you last weekend do you miss me already?"
"Mhm, I miss you very much."
The pair spoke for some time. If it were up to her she would talk to her grandmother until the sun rose again. Qin Qianyu was loving the conversation they were sharing no matter how bland the topic.
Qin Qianyu begged her grandmother not to send the money back and to use it all on herself. After some convincing they both hung up after bidding goodnight to each other.
After the call everyone was tired and each bid the other goodnight.
Qin Qianyu went to her room she changed out of her home clothes and into a set of pyjamas before hoping into bed.
Many things started to cross her mind at that point. Most of it was all related to how she seemed to achieve the impossible by time jumping backwards after her death.
Being of a scientific mind, she couldn't even quantify this phenomenon she was currently experiencing.
"It's magical! It's far beyond the realm of science! Or maybe I just haven't found it yet?"
After thinking of this and other possibilities for what seemed like hours, Qin Qianyu started mind mapping her counterattack against Meimei and Zhaoge as well as the steps to make a better life for her family and herself.
With a brief idea in mind, she scrolled through several sites on her phone then after making up her mind Qin Qianyu quietly nodded off to sleep as her first step in her plan will take place in the morning.
At 5:30am, her phones alarm started going off. Qin Qianyu got up and washed the sleep out of her eyes after changing into active wear.
Her limbs were still dressed in bindings that made her legs look a bit funny, it was like she was wearing thick knee and elbow pads under her clothing.
She sighed but shook her head as she headed out the door for a morning jog.
She made her way towards a certain runners park. She chose this particular park due to the business's located near it that she would be visiting after her jog.
These all coincided with the plan she made before sleeping. She wanted to be fitter and stronger slowly building her body up for any eventuality.
While doing laps Qin Qianyu started to notice the same person over and over, he would pass her then slow his speed till he was over taken by her then he would speed up and pass her again.
It started making Qin Qianyu a little uneasy so when he went passed her again, she spun on the spot and ran in the opposite direction as she lengthened the gap between the two of them.
She was muttering to herself at which point she quickly exited the joggers park.
The young man, was tall around 1.85 cm. From his body shape he worked out and was very fit. Although his hair was covered by a baseball cap, judging by the aroma coming off him every time he passed Qin Qianyu, she could tell that he took his personal hygiene and grooming seriously.
She couldn't make out his facial features, as all she saw was his back or he saw hers, but she could judge by the way this young man carried himself there was no doubt that he was good looking.
The man started to slow his speed down some more as he had done previously but after awhile Qin Qianyu still didn't pass him.
The man could hear shoes scuffing across the path behind him.
"Oh!? Is she checking me out also? Alright then look all you want!"
A smile formed on his lips and he straightened his back showing off his strong back and backside after saying as much.
After some time he finally couldn't take it anymore and decided to stop and introduce himself.
"Miss I couldn't help myself, please allow me the honour of knowing your name."
The young man had stopped on the spot, spun around pivoting on the tips of his toes and ball of his feet in a precise and fluid manner while taking off his hat and offered a sincere bow as he said as much waiting in anticipation for a reply.
"Oohhh! I am Grandma Gu but you can call me Aunt Gu!"
"Hoho! I am grandma An, but you can call me biggest sister An!"
"Hehehehe!"
"Hohohoho!"
"Huh!?"
" . . . "
The young man's face twitched upon hearing the two gravely voices. His handsome face looked up at the two elderly woman.
He couldn't tell if their cheeks were rosy from blushing or running but they both gave him flirty looks as they both battered their eyelashes at him.
He couldn't believe that he just called out a couple of grandma's.
Sensing how awkward the young man had become, the two elderly woman cackled loudly again then patted his shoulders.
"Hohoho, Young one, if you're looking for that sweet beautiful girl from earlier, it seems your actions creeped her out so when you ran to the front of her this last time, she spun on the spot and ran away as quickly as she could with a disgusted look."
"Mhm, that's right, she ran straight out of the park muttering "stranger danger" she spoke with a police officer before leaving in that direction 15 minutes back."
The elderly women pointed out as an officer on a Segway came closer towards them.
"She what now!?"
The officer caught up with the trio and explained his reasons for being there.
The young woman had felt she was being stalked by an unsavoury fellow so she voiced her concerns to the officer in case the young man preyed on another female jogger in the park.
" Bahahaha! Stranger Danger! Buhahaha!"
A crisp lithe voice sounded out. It came from a tall, pretty, young girl standing behind the two elderly women.
She had heard what had happened and pieced it all together after she had caught up to the young man.
"Big brother, just because you're handsome doesn't mean every woman wants you. You can't go around stalking women dont you understand how creepy that is!? Haha I can't wait to tell mum and dad!"
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