"I'm sorry, Teacher Xiao, but I can't go. I have my own plans now, but I'll be sure to check in and let you know I'm safe from time to time."
Her counselor was also aware of Ji Xiaosong's disposition. Once she made up her mind, she was unlikely to change it. After a few more words of persuasion, she let the matter drop.
Ji Xiaosong chatted with her counselor for a little longer before hanging up.
*
One week before her visa in the visa-free country was set to expire, Ji Xiaosong finally managed to secure a visa for J Country, relying on her extraordinary Medical Skill and a few timely Spells.
Ji Xiaosong did a quick calculation. There were still five months until graduation and three months until her thesis defense.
'She could probably arrange with the university to do her thesis defense online, but she'd have to pick up her diploma in person. Otherwise, her counselor definitely wouldn't release it.'
'Oh well, I'll just take it one step at a time.'
