After several days of continuous packing, the group finally managed to clean up the large room.
"Master, why don't you and Grandma Li stay at my place for the next two days? That way, Nan Hua won't have to stay at a hotel."
Since the trip might be a long one, and they would likely only return to live permanently in their old age possibly two years later, after Qiu Xi graduated, or perhaps even longer.
So, the elderly couple thought about it and decided to buy cloth to cover the furniture.
If they returned during a holiday, they would decide then; otherwise, they would simply spend their time there.
Du Bin glanced at the now spotless room and nodded, "Alright, we'll impose on you for two days."
"Look at you, Teacher, saying such things. We're all family now!"
Qiu Xi joked, and with a casual gesture, she and Nan Hua started loading the things they were taking into the car.
Everything that could be shipped had already been sent. What they were carrying now were the essentials.
Therefore, there wasn't much to take.
"Teacher, Grandma Li, we're ready to go."
Just as they finished loading the items, Qiu Xi turned and saw two figures by the entrance.
Having lived there for many years, there was a bond.
Qiu Xi understood and didn't say anything further.
After standing for a moment, Du Bin was the first to snap back to reality.
Taking his wife's hand, he turned, "Let's go. Think of it as a trip."
To experience such an event in their old age was indeed fortunate.
"Okay..."
Li Minglan responded and also turned.
Qiu Xi and Nan Hua watched them and then got into the car one after another.
...
In the evening.
Nan Hua, who was openly staying at Qiu Xi's place, was chatting with Qiu Xi in the courtyard.
"You know, when we go to your home with the teacher in a couple of days, what should I prepare?"
Qiu Xi had been conflicted before, and as the time drew nearer, her feelings intensified.
"Just your presence will be enough. When they see you, I doubt they'll even notice any gifts."
"That won't do!"
"Hurry up and tell me."
"Alright, you don't need to worry about that. I bought extra gifts when I bought them for your uncle and aunt."
When Nan Hua was preparing earlier, the thought of bringing Qiu Xi to meet his grandfather had made him impulsively buy everything.
"..."
Should she say this person was reliable or a bit too simple-minded?
Qiu Xi was momentarily speechless.
"Then you have to tell me too, so I don't embarrass myself."
Never mind, she'd just gather more information herself.
And then she'd see if the host family had any surplus...
"Okay, I'll tell you."
Since his girlfriend asked, of course, he had to tell her.
So, Nan Hua began to tell Qiu Xi about the likes and dislikes of the three people in his family.
Honestly, apart from his grandfather, he, as a son, didn't really understand his parents' needs.
He had never lacked anything since he was young, and as far back as he could remember, his parents hadn't been the type to be at home often.
"My grandfather was a soldier, and his life was dedicated to researching martial arts and combat. Even now in his old age, he still practices Tai Chi every day."
"Mm! His hobbies are drinking tea and playing chess."
Although the old man was a warrior, he also valued military strategy. In his old age, when he had nothing else to do, he loved to go to the small park and play chess with others.
"As for my parents..."
"Mm... wait a moment, let me think."
After hearing about Grandpa Nan's matters, she remembered that she had a chess manual gathering dust among her treasures. She wasn't sure if the old man would like it, though.
Regardless, she'd take it out and keep it.
She had already studied it thoroughly, so giving it to the old man to make him happy would be good.
As for the tea, she'd check the system's shop later to see if there was anything suitable.
It was fortunate she had this 'wool-pulling' task for this item, otherwise, she would truly be penniless and bare-faced.
"Alright, continue, about your uncle and aunt."
"My parents are easy. My father is all about money, and his only refined hobby is calligraphy and painting. Grandpa always says he's pretentious."
"And your aunt?"
"Women, of course, care about their pretty faces!"
"Mm, and another thing, she loves growing flowers just like Grandma Li, but nothing she grows survives. In the end, she has to hire people to tend to them."
"Anything else?"
She was helpless regarding the calligraphy and painting. She couldn't exactly give them her own handwriting, could she...
Although she had practiced, her skin wasn't that thick yet.
She'd think about it later.
However, her aunt's preference sounded exactly like hers.
A love for beauty!
It just so happened that she still had the full set of skincare products she had bought for her mother. Her mother hadn't finished using them, so she could give this to her aunt first.
The products were from the system, and after her mother used them, she felt like she was "changing her face" over time.
Heh heh~
What a coincidence, another problem solved.
"That's all, that should be about it."
"Xi Xi, you don't need to worry. If all else fails, I've already prepared things."
Qiu Xi wasn't worried now, but she was very curious about what Nan Hua had prepared for her.
"What have you prepared?"
"Mm, tea for Grandpa, calligraphy and painting for my dad, and supplements for my mom."
"Mm, and some miscellaneous supplements recommended by the shop assistant."
At the time, she was dragged into listening to a bunch of things, so she just bought them all at once. If they weren't suitable as gifts, she could take them back and keep them at home.
"Alright, then we'll give them together."
It was fortunate that what she had matched what he had. It was passable...
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
"Then it's settled. Let's go back and get some sleep."
During the short time they had been sitting there, she had already seen her father walk back and forth several times.
His eyes were constantly looking over, almost as if he was about to come over directly.
"Xiao Xi, hurry up, come and drink your milk and go to bed early!"
Just as she finished speaking, her father had already walked over.
Under the guise of bringing milk to his daughter!
"..."
Nan Hua turned and looked at his girlfriend with a hint of resentment.
He hadn't had enough time yet!
They had been talking about his family members all this time and hadn't done anything else...
Qiu Xi, before her father arrived, quietly tilted her head and gave him a quick kiss.
"Alright, let's go back for now. Sleep early."
"Okay..."
There was no other way, especially with her future father-in-law about to come with a knife.
"Here I come..."
After committing the "bad deed," Qiu Xi immediately ran towards her father.
Otherwise, she was afraid her father would really come charging over.
"It's late, but luckily it's not summer, or you'd be feeding the mosquitoes!"
"Hurry up, drink it and go back to your room!"
"Okay, thank you, Dad~"
Gulp, gulp, gulp~
After finishing the glass of milk!
"Dad, I'm going back now."
"Go on, go on. If there's nothing else, don't wander out."
Dad Qiu, watching her leave, couldn't help but mutter a few words.
Nan Hua, who had just arrived at the doorway, "..."
He felt like he was being subtly criticized...
"Uncle Qiu, good evening."
But his thick skin couldn't be helped!
"Oh! You're here too, kid. Drink up and go to sleep."
He smiled, showing no hint of anything amiss.
"Mm, thank you, Uncle Qiu."
As expected!
Everyone was an actor!
Without at least ten years of experience, how could one improve?
"Uncle Qiu, good night."
After drinking, Nan Hua also returned to his room.
Dad Qiu sat in the living room for a while before finally turning off the lights and going to bed.
"I say, you're really something. The children were just chatting, and you had to go join in the fun."
As soon as he entered the room, he was met with a smiling glare from Mom Qiu.
"I..."
After a pause, Dad Qiu began to justify himself indignantly, "I was just caring about my daughter!"
"..."
"Alright, you've sat outside enough. Hurry up and go to sleep."
She didn't seem to mind the effort of sitting there and watching.
"They're here now, so let's go to sleep!"