"Happy New Year, Master, Grandma Li!"
"Oh my, child, why are you here so early!"
Li Minglan, who had just gotten up to tidy things, saw the girl Qiu Xi arrive before she could even get busy.
"Grandma Li, I'm here at just the right time~"
Qiu Xi smiled, went up, and took the work from Grandma Li's hands.
"You rest, I'll do it."
"By the way, have you had breakfast yet?"
"Not yet, we were planning to wait until after your master finishes exercising."
Qiu Xi wasn't surprised to hear this; her master was quite health-conscious.
"That's perfect. Grandma, don't busy yourself either. Later, you and Master can drink the porridge I brought."
She had come so early specifically for the porridge, glad she wasn't late.
Although the two elders were in decent health, she still felt it was better for them to recuperate more.
As soon as she had free time, she brought things over, all to nourish them. This way, she would feel at ease when she went to school later.
"Alright, I'll listen to you, Little Xi. I'll go call Old Du now."
"Okay."
"Old Du..."
Watching Grandma Li's back, Qiu Xi smiled and continued with the work in her hands.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
While she was busy, Qiu Xi heard a knock at the door.
It was a bit strange that someone would come so early.
Before the new year, she had come to her master's place every day and hadn't seen anyone visit.
"Coming."
"Xi Xi!"
"Why are you here?!!!"
As the door opened, both people outside and inside looked shocked!
"Little Xi, who's here?"
Hearing the voices from inside, Li Minglan walked out.
"Grandma Li, it's me, Nan Hua."
"Little Hua, why have you come so early this year?"
It was clear that Grandma Li knew Nan Hua, and judging by her words, he came every year.
"I had something to do this year, so I came early."
"Then quickly come in, don't stand at the door."
"Okay."
"Xi Xi, let's go."
"What, you two youngsters know each other?"
Li Minglan, walking ahead, turned and looked at them, her eyes moving back and forth.
Seeing the gossipy elder, Nan Hua made a rare joke, "Grandma Li, Little Xi is in the same school as me. She's a renowned talented woman. How could I not know her?"
"Grandma, don't listen to his nonsense. He's my boyfriend."
Since they were already here, what couldn't be said?
However, Qiu Xi never imagined such a coincidence would happen.
"That's quite a coincidence!"
Indeed!
"Let's go in and talk first. It's a good chance to meet your master."
"Mm."
As Nan Hua walked in, he asked, "Xi Xi, this cheap master you mentioned, isn't it Grandpa Du?"
"Yes, why?"
"..."
"Only you would dare to call Grandpa Du a cheap master."
"..."
"You mustn't say that when you see Master later!"
Otherwise, she feared her burden would double!
"Okay~ I won't say it."
Seeing her timid appearance, even her gaze swept over, Nan Hua lowered his head, smiled, and quickly agreed.
"Little Xi, what are you two doing? Hurry up."
These young couples nowadays, sticking together every moment.
"Coming."
"Old Du, these two youngsters have run into each other today."
"Mm."
"Grandpa Du, I've come again."
"Master."
"What, is your grandfather, that old fellow, still alright?"
"He's doing great. He misses you a lot, Grandpa Du."
"That irritable stubborn mule, I know him well!"
"Pfft~"
Seeing the person who spoke the harshest words smiling so heartily, Qiu Xi couldn't help but laugh.
So, Master had such a cute side.
"What are you laughing at!"
Qiu Xi looked at her Master and quickly shook her head, "Nothing!"
"Hmph!"
"What, are you here to see me, or to see your significant other!"
The old woman had told him as soon as he came in.
He never imagined that his newly accepted disciple would be so easily snatched away.
"We're here together! How can you distinguish between who and who!"
"Alright, I don't want to listen to your rambling! How long are you staying this time?"
"Probably for a while longer."
"What? Is something up?"
Nan Hua looked at Qiu Xi and said, "Yes, a major life event."
"Cough, cough!"
Hearing this all of a sudden, Qiu Xi was a little overwhelmed.
They hadn't even discussed it yet!
"Well, ask Grandma Li to help you look into it."
After all, they were children they watched grow up, and they genuinely liked them.
"Okay, if you need anything, just ask Grandma. Grandma will help you."
Since she treated Nan Hua as her own grandson, Li Minglan naturally had no objections.
Moreover, Little Xi was also an excellent child.
"Alright, then we'll trouble Grandma and Grandpa."
She had been worried before coming, but now with two helpers, it should be a little easier.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, you two young people can go out and stroll around. Just come back for dinner."
They were already eager to leave, and staying to accompany two old people wasn't a happy affair.
"Master..."
"Alright, then I'll take Xi Xi out for a walk."
Before Qiu Xi could finish, Nan Hua interrupted her.
Then, as soon as he said that, he took her hand and they left.
"Grandma Li, I'll come back to cook later."
She didn't forget to say this before leaving.
"Haha~ Okay."
Little Xi is such a lovely and reliable child!
...
"Why didn't you tell me earlier that you were here to see Grandma Li and the others?"
It made her feel silly for a long time, and it was only now that she had somewhat recovered.
"Well, you didn't ask, and I also didn't expect things to be such a coincidence."
"That seems to be the case too~"
"Alright, isn't it time to think about how to take me home?"
"I was considering it, but now I'm not worried. Thankfully, you know Master."
Now, her family was exceptionally grateful that Master was willing to teach her.
Nan Hua looked at the girl talking animatedly, her previous worries completely gone.
So, he raised an eyebrow, "So, I've also benefited from Grandpa Du's light, haven't I?"
Walking with a spring in his step, "Of course!"
"Okay~"
"Where to next?"
She had come in a hurry and hadn't expected to meet him. Moreover, at that moment, she had only thought about bringing him out and hadn't decided where to go yet.
"It's so early in the morning, where else do you want to go!"
"I'll take you to the market. I'll cook a delicious meal for you guys later."
"Okay!"
It had been a long time since he had eaten food cooked by Little Xi, and he quite missed it.
"Then let's go."
Saying that, he led her towards the market.
Fortunately, she had gone shopping with Grandma Li before, and the produce at this hour must be excellent.