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After setting a time with Feng Lan, Ning Chen suddenly realized that he couldn't leave empty-handed tomorrow.

After all, this time I went to visit Qiu Chengtong. It was different in nature from the previous meetings. It was more like a meeting between teachers, students and friends they had made over the years.

Even if Qiu Chengtong didn't care about this, Ning Chen should try not to be rude.

"Hey...what should I give to Professor Qiu Chengtong?"

Ning Chen is not good at giving gifts, which makes Ning Chen feel troubled.

Giving some gifts that are too cheap will seem a bit unaffordable. But if you give some gifts that are too expensive, things will get a little different.

It is indeed not an easy task to make the gift at the right price and make the other party like it.

In desperation, Ning Chen could only find a way to seek some off-site assistance.

"By the way, ask Song Xiyun."

When it comes to gift selection, girls are often better than boys and will not give out ridiculous gifts like "love is stronger than bricks".

After receiving the message from Ning Chen, Song Xiyun quickly replied:

"Then I'll go shopping around with you in the afternoon and see if I can find any suitable gifts."

"Okay, I'll bother you then."

Ning Chen was naturally very happy to have Song Xiyun accompany him to choose gifts.

After the two met on campus, Song Xiyun said:

"How about we go to Xinzhongguan? The things there are quite complete and the quality is good."

"Well, that's fine too."

The two took the subway for two stops and came to Xinzhongguan Shopping Center. While shopping, they talked about gift selection.

"Ning Chen, what are Professor Qiu's usual hobbies?"

Although Song Xiyun has met Qiu Chengtong several times, she has not had an in-depth chat with Qiu Chengtong like Ning Chen. Her understanding of Qiu Chengtong is definitely not as good as Ning Chen's.

"My biggest hobby is definitely mathematics. Drinking tea can be considered a hobby, but he invited me over to taste tea this time. It would be inappropriate for me to bring tea there."

While chatting, Ning Chen suddenly thought of something.

"By the way, Professor Qiu is also very interested in traditional Chinese culture. Professor Qiu told me that he has been deeply influenced by his family environment since he was a child. He especially likes poetry and other classical culture, and sometimes he writes some poetry works by himself. .”

After hearing Ning Chen's words, Song Xiyun seemed to have thought of some good idea.

"Then let's go over there and take a look. We should be able to pick out some suitable gifts."

Song Xiyun was quite familiar with what was sold at various locations here. If Song Xiyun was not there, Ning Chen would not be able to understand what he was shopping for alone.

Soon, Song Xiyun led Ning Chen to the location she was looking for.

Seeing the things sold here, Ning Chen felt that they were indeed very suitable.

"The Four Treasures of the Study...Professor Qiu should really like these things."

Being able to practice calligraphy or write out your own poems in your spare time is also a way to cultivate your mood.

Ning Chen looked at the prices of these four treasures of the study, and found that the range between them was quite wide.

If you really choose the most expensive one to buy, it will indeed look a bit different.

After thinking about it, Ning Chen asked the store owner:

"Hello, are there any Four Treasures of the Study that are of better quality and not too expensive?"

Ning Chen felt that there was no need to choose something that was so extravagant that the pen was set with diamonds.

Although Ning Chen could afford it, if he gave such a gift to Qiu Chengtong, it would probably lower his impression of Qiu Chengtong.

"Hello, yes, these four sets of study rooms are of good quality, and the prices are relatively affordable."

After looking at the Four Treasures of the Study recommended by the store, Ning Chen felt that the prices were still within the range he accepted.

With the help of the store, Ning Chen tried out these four treasures of the study. The quality of pens, inks, papers and inkstones was quite good.

In the end, Ning Chen chose the one he was most satisfied with and asked the store to help him package it.

After successfully choosing the gift of her dreams, Ning Chen felt a lot more relaxed.

"Song Xiyun, thank you for accompanying me to choose gifts. I'll treat you to dinner tonight."

"Well, you're welcome then."

It is not easy to find such a friend when you are outside. Ning Chen is still very grateful to Song Xiyun from the bottom of his heart.

Ning Chen found a Yanjing roast duck restaurant with good reviews, and ordered a set meal for two with Song Xiyun.

This is the first time Ning Chen has eaten such authentic Yanjing roast duck since coming to Yanjing.

The roast duck in this restaurant is very well done. The skin of the roast duck is crispy and melts in your mouth, but the duck meat is very tender and tender. When you bite into it, the meat overflows with juice and the taste is very delicious.

Served with thin roast duck pancakes, cucumber shreds, green onion shreds, and sweet noodle sauce, the whole roast duck tastes endless.

However, Ning Chen and Song Xiyun were not in such a good mood today, because this meal might be the last meal they would eat together during this period.

"Ning Chen, you are going back to Shengzhou next week."

"Well, I have to go back and prepare for the final exam this semester, and then I will continue working on the scientific research project at Shengzhou University."

Song Xiyun did not persuade Ning Chen to study at Yanda for another period of time like Qi Wan did. Since Ning Chen had made his own decision, he must have his own ideas.

At this time, Song Xiyun suddenly asked:

"Ning Chen, do you remember this is the first time we have gone out to eat together?"

When Ning Chen heard Song Xiyun's question, he didn't know how to answer it.

Although Ning Chen's memory is very good, Ning Chen can't recall this kind of thing for a while.

"Well... it should be at least twenty or thirty times."

"This is our first time going to Nanluoguxiang together, and this is already the thirty-third time!"

When Ning Chen heard the number "thirty-three", he felt that it was slightly more than he expected.

"Song Xiyun, how come you remember so clearly?"

Song Xiyun hesitated for a moment after hearing this, and then said shyly:

"Didn't we say before that we would try to eat all the delicious food nearby during your stay in Yanjing? So every time I finish eating, I will simply record it and plan what to eat next time."

After listening to Song Xiyun's explanation, Ning Chen felt that Song Xiyun was indeed quite serious about "eating".

"But now it seems that we don't have enough time... You are going back to Shengzhou soon, and there are still many places I haven't taken you to eat."

"It doesn't matter, just keep eating when I come to Yanjing next time. Anyway, I will definitely come to Yanjing often."

"Well! Then you should come to Yanjing at least once every year, no, every six months, otherwise, you may never be able to eat all the delicious food in your lifetime."

"Okay, I'll try my best."

Naturally, Ning Chen could not guarantee the frequency of his visits to Yanjing. If the experiments at Shengzhou University became busy, it would be possible for him to stay in the laboratory for more than half a year.

Moreover, Ning Chen may participate in some higher-level scientific research projects in the future, which is something Ning Chen cannot predict now.

On Sunday morning, Ning Chen took the four treasures of the study he bought yesterday to the second floor of Jingzhai Building at Shuimu University, where Qiu Chengtong was located.

After the two met, they both looked at each other and smiled.

Ning Chen placed the packaged Four Treasures of the Study on the sofa in Qiu Chengtong's office. Qiu Chengtong suddenly understood when he saw this.

"Just come here, what else do you need to bring? You have learned this trick at a young age."

"Professor Qiu, this is just a small gift. Please accept it."

Qiu Chengtong opened the gift package and looked at it. He found that it contained the Four Treasures of the Study, and he felt that he liked it very much.

Normally, it would be rude to open a gift in person, but Qiu Chengtong was worried that Ning Chen really gave him something valuable, so he decided to open it and take a look.

"This thing is not particularly expensive, right?" Qiu Chengtong asked.

"It's not particularly expensive. It's too expensive and I can't afford it." Ning Chen said with a smile.

Qiu Chengtong also had a certain understanding of these things, and probably knew the price of the four treasures of the study, so he felt relieved.

"I'll accept it this time. If you come here again next time, don't bring anything here!"

"Okay, Professor Qiu, I understand."

Putting the four treasures of the study aside, Qiu Chengtong invited Ning Chen to sit down. After a while, Feng Lan served the tea.

Smelling the smell of tea, Ning Chen knew that the tea was good.

"Professor Qiu, is this Longjing tea?"

"Yes, it's West Lake Longjing. If ordinary guests come over, I wouldn't be willing to give them this kind of tea." Qiu Chengtong said with a smile.