Nan Hua, after thinking for a long time and deeming it not worth it, moved this way and that, ultimately following his grandfather and girlfriend in silence.
He couldn't possibly return to his room right away like Ms. Chu...
Finally, the two accompanied Grandpa Nan, playing game after game of chess until the old man was exhausted.
"I can't anymore. You two children have too much energy. I need to rest for a bit."
Nan Shan waved his hand. Usually, he would be napping at this time. Today, just as he was about to go back, he saw the two of them return and felt inspired to play chess. But as age catches up, he truly couldn't keep up.
"Then Grandpa, you go take a nap. Xi Xi and I will keep playing."
"Alright, old man, I'm heading back to my room."
"Xi Xi, why don't we go back to school now?"
Seeing that it was just the two of them left, Nan Hua started hatching his little plans.
"No, we're going to Grandma Li's first."
After a moment's thought, Qiu Xi added, "Hmm... and then we'll come back for dinner before we leave. What do you think?"
"..."
Not great...
But Nan Hua didn't say it out loud, only replying, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
"Then let's go. It's not far from Master's place, we can walk there and consider it a stroll."
"That's fine too."
Good, Nan Hua was now viewing this as their little date for the day.
"Let's go tell Uncle Chen, otherwise Aunt Chu will be looking for us later."
"Mm."
Afterward, the two bid farewell to the old butler, Uncle Chen, at the door and walked out hand in hand.
...
Outside the Du family's residence.
"Big Brother, is this person really reliable?"
"I don't want to get killed after this job!"
Mao Er, looking at the young girl walking not far away, was still trembling with fear.
He had never done anything like this before. Those were all minor scuffles.
If something really happened, his grandmother would probably cripple him upon his return.
"You... what are you afraid of!"
"We're just taking a job, asking the young girl for a favor."
Mao Da looked at the person and playfully smacked Mao Er on the head.
It was just some rich fool who hired them to find this young girl, saying to help with a favor, to have the young girl's brother give them a collaboration opportunity.
Then he figured it wasn't a difficult task and brought these two along.
After all, who could resist the large sum of money offered by this rich fool!
"Big Brother, is it really okay? Your legs are shaking..."
Mao Dan had only wanted to tag along. He thought he just needed to shout encouragement like before!
But seeing his boss and second boss now, he suddenly felt like he had boarded a pirate ship.
Mao Da steadied himself and grumbled in a low voice, "It's fine! Think about the money! Once we get it, we'll go back home and stop doing this."
"Okay! I'll listen to you, Big Brother. After this job, we'll go home together!"
"I'll listen to you too, Big Brother!"
The two of them had wanted to go home for a long time.
They had left home at a young age, without education or diplomas, possessing only brute strength. So far, they hadn't accomplished anything.
They started as bricklayers, but they didn't expect there to be performance requirements even when laying bricks!
Doing well also attracted unwanted attention...
Over time, after being beaten up too many times, the three of them simply quit.
Coincidentally, someone noticed Mao Er's martial arts skills and was willing to support him and his family, so the three of them embarked on this path.
This time, they were taking on a private job, thinking they'd make a quick buck and go home to farm.
Nowadays, farming was quite down-to-earth, especially since they had some money now.
"Alright!"
"We'll wait. They should be coming out soon."
"They didn't drive today, this is a perfect opportunity!"
"Mm!"
After speaking, the three of them secretly exhaled and quietly waited for the people to come out.
They had taken leave from school today. After arriving, Qiu Xi and Nan Hua only stayed for about an hour before preparing to leave.
"Grandma Li, we'll be going now."
"Alright."
Afterward, the two left the Du residence.
"Big Brother, they're out!"
After waiting for a long time, they finally saw the two emerge.
If they didn't come out soon, the three of them would have turned into statues here.
Rubbing their sore calves, Mao Da said, "Let's go, follow them!"
Success or failure rests on this single move!
As soon as the words fell, the three of them got up and followed.
...
"Ah Hua, is someone following us?"
Walking with Nan Hua, Qiu Xi, using the martial arts she had learned, sensed something was amiss.
"Mm!"
Nan Hua had felt it for a while. After all, he hadn't been training for nothing since he was a child.
He hadn't said anything earlier for fear of worrying Xi Xi. He hadn't expected Xi Xi to also possess such skills.
Thinking this, Nan Hua felt much more at ease.
Qiu Xi pointed to a nearby alley, "Let's go that way and see what they want."
"Okay!"
Saying this, the two turned into the alley.
"Big Brother, should we follow?"
"Are you stupid! Of course, we follow!"
This was clearly an opportunity handed to them!
"Let's go!"
"Big Brother, they're gone."
Mao Da casually smacked him again, "Don't I have eyes? Am I blind!"
"..."
He was the one with the highest combat power, yet why did he always get hit...
Upon turning into the alley, the three of them only saw an empty alley, not a single person in sight.
"Are you looking for us?"
With a swish, Qiu Xi and Nan Hua descended from the trees beside them.
"Big Brother! There are ghosts!"
Mao Dan, in the blink of an eye, saw two figures floating down.
Before he could even see clearly, he closed his eyes and lunged at Mao Da.
"..."
Qiu Xi looked speechlessly at the three's actions.
*This* was how they went out to take jobs?
"Shut up! Stand properly, you're embarrassing us all!"
They were, to some extent, involved in shady dealings, and this was bringing shame upon them!
"..."
After being yelled at, Mao Dan finally stood straight.
Then he also realized how foolish he had looked...
"Speak, what are you three here for."
Seeing that they had calmed down, Nan Hua finally spoke.
"We're not looking for you, we're looking for her!"
Mao Da pointed at Qiu Xi and quickly said.
"Looking for me?"
Qiu Xi was confused. After thinking for a long time, she couldn't figure out why she would be involved with these three.
Playing gangsters, they looked like impostors, not serious at all.