"You two, explain yourselves. What do you mean by 'meeting the parents'?"
The year wasn't over yet, and this 'happy event' had arrived first.
If not for the fact that his daughter's master was here, he…
"Dad, it's exactly what you think…"
Since they were already here, Qiu Xi said it with composure.
"..." At a critical moment, this little padded jacket wasn't just patched, it was torn again.
Hearing this, Dad Qiu became thoroughly displeased.
With a stern face, he simply stopped talking.
Instead, Mom Qiu became interested and started chatting with Nan Hua.
"Xiao Nan, how old are you, and where are you from?"
"Auntie, I'm from Chongxi City. I'm a few months older than Xi Xi."
"My parents are in business, and I have a grandfather…"
Seeing that Mom Qiu was willing to talk to him, Nan Hua poured out everything he should say.
Du Bin and Li Minglan, standing nearby, were a little suspicious.
Why was this child like a different person today?
A flood of words, like reciting a script, he explained it all in one go.
The two of them didn't know that Nan Hua was also nervous right now, but he remembered what his grandfather had said.
Seize the opportunity, strike while the iron is hot, and find any crack to slip through.
Although it was a bit crude, it should still be somewhat useful… probably.
After all, his rough grandpa had wooed his grandma this way back then.
If all else failed, he still had Grandpa Du and the others; they could help out at a crucial moment.
"Mmm…"
As Nan Hua spoke, Mom Qiu nodded repeatedly.
Regardless of anything else, just looking at the young man's appearance, he was a perfect match for her daughter.
Anyway, her daughter was now a rich woman, so there was no question of him not being good enough.
Moreover, her daughter also had genuine talent.
Thinking this, Mom Qiu pulled Nan Hua closer and, together with the seated Grandma Qiu, started to ask about the gossip of how these two youngsters got together.
Preparing to understand them thoroughly.
Qiu Xi watched, then turned to coaxingly pull Dad Qiu, smiling, "Dad~ Just think of me as gaining another son, one who will work for you."
"Hmph! Do I look like I'm short of a son?"
"Of course not, but that doesn't stop this one from showing up uninvited…"
After talking for a while, seeing her dad's expression finally soften, Qiu Xi immediately continued, "Besides, your daughter isn't leaving right now. I'll still be here for several more years, so you can observe him carefully. Otherwise, when I get older, you'll be like Cousin Xin, constantly urging me, and you'll be so distressed, won't you?"
Phew!
It was good that Cousin Xin had taken Grandpa out early in the morning.
"Who says!"
He wasn't in a hurry to marry off his daughter. He didn't even rush Cousin Xin. She could earn money and wasn't lacking food.
"Grandpa and Grandma say so."
"..."
The old folks at home were indeed anxious.
Before, his elder brother was also anxious, as she was their only daughter, and it was just the two of them.
"You have nothing more to say, do you?"
"It's just that what you said does seem to have a little bit of truth to it."
What if he disagreed, and this daughter of his, like in the TV dramas, eloped? Wouldn't he lose out terribly?
No, he had to keep an eye on it.
It had to be said that Dad Qiu had been watching a lot of TV dramas lately, aside from eating.
"Dad!"
Qiu Xi called out, and as if snapping back to reality, she immediately hugged her dad's arm tighter, "So, you agree?"
"A young lady like you, what sort of behavior is this!"
"Sit properly!"
Qiu Xi obediently sat down.
Hmm… she even tidied herself up a bit, looking quite proper.
"I'll say it upfront, I have conditions."
"Mmm."
Qiu Xi nodded, preparing to listen attentively.
"Young people dating is fine, but don't do things you shouldn't."
"You're only in your second year of university. You need to study hard. Academics come first."
"And also…"
"And also…"
After listening to her dad say "and also" multiple times, Qiu Xi realized she had underestimated her father.
"Do you understand?"
"Mmm!"
"Understood, understood!"
No matter what, nodding was the answer.
"I'm not talking to you. Go on, I need to talk to the young man."
"..."
Qiu Xi watched as her dad squeezed into the group of three, feeling a bit speechless…
So, he had just used her as a draft…
"Xiao Xi, come sit over here."
Just as she was observing the group and sighing, Grandma Li called her over.
"Master, Grandma Li."
"How is it? What does your dad mean?"
Li Minglan had been watching the girl being pulled aside and chatted with for a long time and was now curious.
"Grandma Li, it's alright now."
"That's good. Let this kid worry about the rest himself. You accompany your master and me for a chat."
Receiving the message conveyed, Li Minglan breathed a sigh of relief.
Since the outcome was known, let him handle the process himself.
The two elders could just watch the fun and not interfere.
"Okay."
Qiu Xi was also happy.
Now that her dad had agreed, if she went up again, she would probably just be drawing the ire of Nan Hua.
She might as well stay put.
So, she stayed and chatted with the two elders.
"Master, I've finished that practical report. When can I show it to you?"
She was really bored, and as they chatted, they ended up discussing Qiu Xi's homework.
"What? Don't you want a few more days of rest?"
"After resting for a few days, I'll have to go back to school. And Master won't be there then…"
Although communication tools were very convenient now, face-to-face teaching was still a little better than online.
So, she wanted to take this opportunity to learn more from her master.
"Alright, no rush. When school starts, your Grandma Li and I will also go along."
"It's been several years since we've seen our old friends. We should go and visit them."
Du Bin had also thought it through. Dying alone in this place wasn't a good idea.
He used to think it was unnecessary; staying in this small place was quite good.
Now that he had an extra disciple, his mindset had changed.
It was just hard on his old wife, always following him.
Thinking this, Du Bin turned to look at his wife beside him.
"Why are you looking at me? I'm going whether you go or not. I'm not like you…"
After all, it had been decades. Li Minglan knew exactly what this old man was thinking.
"..."
Qiu Xi felt that she shouldn't be sitting on the sofa at this moment.
She was being a bit of an eyesore…
"Master, are you really coming with me?"
After waiting for a long time, her master finally looked back at her.
"Mmm. We have a place there anyway, so it's convenient."
"That's great!"
Since her master was also going, she didn't need to be too anxious now.
Rushing things would lead to a weak foundation!
"So, you can show me that homework in a couple of days. You don't want to rest, but your Grandma Li and I want to play for a few more days!"
This girl was happy now!
If he went along, his days would be uncertain!
Of course, Qiu Xi had no idea about the future at this moment.