Tian Xinhua went to work at a posh office building, following Mr. Yun's teachings, becoming a low-level secretary. It was quite a relaxed job, clocking in and out on time every day, not a minute more, not a minute less.
Lei Gang, on the other hand, was assigned to a different department where Tian Xinhua was responsible for external affairs, while Lei Gang's work involved the military; their departments had different scopes of authority.
Sisi was now into her sophomore year of university. The students became more familiar with each other. However, because Sisi didn't live on campus, her interactions were mostly limited to Shangguan, Mo Liu, and Zhu Yunxiu. To outsiders, Sisi seemed somewhat aloof from the group.
Song Mengshi became much quieter this term and stopped performing double acts with Liu Xuelian. According to Zhu Yunxiu, Song Mengshi might be dating someone, as she was seen smiling foolishly to herself in the dorm room on several occasions.
