He was grateful that his mother had chosen to work in the Huo household as their nanny. It had given him privileges he'd never dreamed of.
"Glad to hear you're enjoying your studies!" The brothers were genuinely happy for him. The best part was that Qin Xinyu was exceptionally smart, he'd earned his place there beyond just connections.
"Actually, Minghao and I will be having a Debate Contest this weekend. It's an International Students Competition, and we're participating as a pair." Qin Xinyu's voice carried both excitement and nervousness. "Don't know if you guys would be around."
This was his first debate, his first major project, and partnering with Minghao felt both exciting and daunting. He hoped they would nail it. Part of him wanted to ask his mother to attend, but that would mean she'd have to leave her work position. He couldn't be the reason she got fired.
