Shi Li could hear the person on the other end of the phone chuckle softly. He said, "Your study method is fine. If there's no improvement in your learning, that's my fault."

His early admission of fault made Shi Li feel a bit embarrassed. "Actually, you're not stupid. Look at how you sleep in class, yet your grades are still decent. If you could pay attention in class and have a proper attitude towards studying, your grades would definitely improve." If there was no improvement, it must be due to an improper study attitude, certainly not her fault.

Although Fu Huixing said the drop in grades had nothing to do with Shi Li, she still felt very heavy-hearted. After ending the call, she sat at her desk and packaged up all her study materials to send to Fu Huixing. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.

From now on, if Fu Huixing's grades didn't improve, she would feel just a tiny bit guilty.

By the time she got back into bed, it was almost midnight, which was unusually late for Shi Li.

As she lay awake, Shi Li thought to herself that being such a responsible person, she should absolutely never become a teacher.

Without Fu Huixing knowing, Shi Li had eliminated one potential career because of him.

Although the winter break had officially started a few days ago, for Shi Li, it began on this night.

From this moment on, she could stay at home indefinitely, only going out when absolutely necessary, until school started again at the end of February.

Her holiday routine differed from school days. Shi Li still went to bed early as usual, but woke up late.

The next day, she got up around nine o'clock. While going downstairs for breakfast, she heard the housekeeper say that Shi's father hadn't gone out today. Shi Li was surprised; normally at this time, her father would have already been working at the company for a while.

With a piece of toast in her mouth, Shi Li quietly opened the study door a crack.

Hearing the door open, Shi's father asked without looking up, "Has my daughter come down for breakfast?"

Shi Li giggled, "I have. Dad, why didn't you go to the company today? Did something happen at work?"

Hearing these inauspicious words from his daughter, Shi's father replied irritably, "It's Saturday, I'm off work. Can't you wish for something good to happen?"

Shi Li put the fruit platter she had brought up from downstairs on the desk. "I'm just concerned about you."

She asked this because in the future, the company would run into trouble. In the original story, it became Feng Yunhe's stepping stone, was acquired by him, and the entire Shi Family ended up on the streets.

Shi Li had her limitations. In her previous life, she thought that as long as she stayed away from Feng Yunhe, didn't harm the female lead because of competing for a man, and didn't offend the male and female leads, the family company wouldn't get into trouble.

After starting university, Shi Li had tried to warn her father and uncle, taking some precautions, but her family members just treated her like a little girl and didn't take her words seriously. As a result, the company later ran into some trouble. Although it wasn't as severe as described in the original story where the company went bankrupt and was merged, leaving the entire Shi Family homeless, with her married cousin being sent back by her in-laws and her younger unmarried cousin resorting to unsavory work, "Shi Li" harmed Liang Rongrong, the female lead escaped unscathed, and all the bad consequences backfired on her. By the time the whole family went bankrupt, she had long since passed away, with grass growing on her grave.

In her previous life, Shi Li avoided Feng Yunhe, but the company still ran into trouble in the end. Only then did she realize that the company's problems were inevitable, like a building on the verge of collapse, and Feng Yunhe merely gave it a push.

However, since she hadn't offended Feng Yunhe in her previous life, he didn't take advantage of the situation to kick them while they were down. With Shi Li's constant reminders, Shi's father had taken some precautions, so in the end, the company only lost some big contracts. Although it was a significant blow, it wasn't a complete defeat, and they managed to survive.

Shi's father and uncle worked together, managing the business well, and everything started moving in a positive direction.

Before Shi Li's rebirth, the company had already shown significant improvement.

Picking up an apple from the fruit platter, Shi Li took out a tissue to wipe off the water droplets. "Will Third Uncle come home for the New Year? He hasn't been back for two years now. Although Grandma doesn't say she misses him, she's always mentioning how much he likes this food or that food."

Shi's father took a bite of the apple with a crunch. "How would I know if your Third Uncle is coming home or not?"

Not wanting to discuss this topic with his daughter, Shi's father abruptly changed the subject. "Oh, by the way, your mother told me last night to take you to the Fu family when I have time, to personally thank that classmate who helped you."

Shi Li didn't mind. If her parents thought it was necessary, then they'd go.

"Alright, have you prepared the thank-you gifts? We can't go empty-handed, can we?"

Shi's father replied, "Leave it to me, don't worry. It's the weekend, the Fu family should all be at home. We'll go this afternoon. Get ready."

Shi Li thought to herself, what preparation was needed? Just grab the gifts and go.

In the afternoon, Huang Jie returned home from her studio to join the father and daughter, and the family of three set out together to visit, making it a more formal occasion.

There were quite a few gifts piled in the trunk, and Shi's father mysteriously handed a small box to Huang Jie. Shi Li felt that this must be the main event among the thank-you gifts.

The Fu family's villa was located very close to the Shi family's old house, both in an established villa district.

However, Shi Li rarely stayed at the old house for long periods, so she had no impression of the Fu family, let alone having seen Fu Huixing near the old house.

It wasn't until after school started, when she heard Gao Yun mention it, that Shi Li realized Fu Huixing's "Fu" was the same as Fu Shurong's "Fu".

This was Shi Li's first time entering the Fu family's villa. The two families didn't interact much usually, and Shi Li had only seen the exterior of the villa when passing by.

However, following behind her parents, Shi Li felt especially confident.

Shi's father and Huang Jie had made an appointment with the Fu family in advance. When the family of three arrived, the Fu family members were already waiting in the living room.

The most renowned Fu Shurong was not present. Waiting in the living room were the current head of the Fu family for this generation and his wife.

After the familiar pleasantries, Shi's father finally stated their purpose, "A couple of months ago, my daughter encountered robbers near her school. Fortunately, she met Huixing, who helped save her from the criminals. I've been away from home these past few months, and it wasn't convenient for my wife and daughter to visit and express our gratitude. So we waited until I returned from abroad to come and thank you in person. Please don't take offense, Brother Fu."

"How could we? Look, we didn't even know this child had done such a good deed. If you hadn't told us, we might never have known."

"The child isn't home right now. I'll give him a call and ask him to come back. After all, he's the one who saved her, he should be here."

"That's quite right."

Madam Fu made the call. She politely explained the situation and asked him to come home quickly.

From the conversation, one could sense that the Fu family members weren't very close to Fu Huixing either.

While waiting for Fu Huixing to return home, Shi's father and Mr. Fu engaged in mutual flattery regarding Fu Huixing's heroic act.

Shi's father expressed how incredibly grateful they were for saving their child.

Mr. Fu said it was a trivial matter, something he should have done, and they shouldn't mention gratitude.

Both men were extremely skilled at conducting employee meetings, and Shi Li found herself dozing off as she listened.

Finally, after much anticipation, Fu Huixing arrived.

When Shi Li saw him, she was moved to tears (from drowsiness).

Fu Huixing greeted Mr. Fu and Madam Fu, calling them "Uncle" and "Aunt."

Then he greeted Shi's father and mother.

Shi's father immediately launched into a series of praises, saying things like "This child is truly a heaven-sent talent, outstanding among his peers..."

Shi Li felt embarrassed just hearing it.

"We don't have much to express our gratitude."

Then Shi Li watched as her dear father pulled out a banner from a small box!

Yes, she couldn't be mistaken. Yellow and golden, Shi Li had seen it not long ago. Without a doubt, it was a banner.

Fu Huixing: ...... (Caught in an awkward situation with the banner)