"Daiyao, and this one, for you."
In just this short while, Qiu Xi had finished tidying everything up.
She had also sorted out the items for the rest of her family, preparing to take them out later.
As for the remaining items, they would be stored in the warehouse for now, to be retrieved when needed.
...
After dinner.
Since Nan Hua and the others were preparing to leave, Qiu Xi and Song Daiyao accompanied them to see them off.
"Xi Xi~"
"Accompany me for a walk?"
Glancing at the car stopped not far outside, Qiu Xi nodded.
"Okay~"
As soon as she finished speaking, Nan Hua eagerly extended his hand.
Then, he naturally took it, their fingers interlocking.
"Let's go~"
Grasped by him, Qiu Xi's face flushed slightly, her eyes feigning indifference as she glanced around.
Nan Hua couldn't help but let out a "Pfft~"
They had been together for over a year now, and Xi Xi was still like this.
"Don't laugh!"
Qiu Xi had been worried about being seen by anyone from her family, but Nan Hua's laugh made her focus solely on him.
"Alright~"
"No laughing!"
"Mmm..."
After walking for a while, Qiu Xi remembered what she hadn't finished saying that afternoon.
"Ah Hua, judging by the speed of Yan Yan and the others with the drawings, if it's just me, I might be significantly slower."
"Do you want to find someone else depending on the situation?"
Qiu Xi had since learned more about these matters. If Ni Xue and the other two became proficient later, she might not be able to keep up.
"What? Is it too much work?"
"If that's the case, I'll see later if I can find someone good."
Nan Hua listened, thinking it was too much work and would tire out his own people.
Qiu Xi blinked in surprise, and after realizing what he meant, she immediately chuckled. "What are you thinking!"
"I'm not afraid of having too much work, I'm just worried that if I don't have enough time later, I might delay your progress."
Qiu Xi explained.
This time, however, it was Nan Hua who started laughing. "Then you don't need to rush."
"Modeling isn't easy either, and we plan to be meticulous, so this work won't be done quickly."
She expressed some doubt, "Really?"
"Really!"
Qiu Xi examined him seriously, but ultimately found nothing amiss.
"Alright then~"
Since the person concerned wasn't rushing, she had even less reason to.
Otherwise, it would be like the Emperor isn't worried but the eunuch is, which is exhausting!
"Okay, don't think about these things."
"If there are any problems later, I'll handle them."
"Fine, I won't think about it anymore."
Nan Hua looked down, "Mmm! Good girl!"
Qiu Xi, not noticing the look from the person beside her, gazed at the pitch-black sky.
"Then let's walk back, it's getting late."
"No rush~"
"I haven't hugged you properly yet~"
As he spoke, Nan Hua pulled the person beside him into his arms and stepped back.
In an instant, both of them disappeared from view.
In the quiet space, Qiu Xi felt as if she could hear the pounding of her own heart.
"Ah Hua..."
"Shh~"
The person who leaned in suddenly made Qiu Xi gasp.
But before she could even make a sound, her lips were sealed.
"Mmm..."
No one should be able to see this, right...
This was the first thought that popped into Qiu Xi's mind.
However, in just a few seconds, she no longer had the capacity to think about such things.
She felt so weak that she could only rely on Nan Hua to stand.
"Xi Xi~"
His deep voice, husky and tinged with desire, said, "You should practice with me more~"
At his words, Qiu Xi, who was already leaning against him, buried her head completely. "......"
Given that they were currently only holding hands, at most kissing.
Hearing such a suggestion to "practice more" out of the blue, Qiu Xi blushed so much that her cheeks turned crimson.
Could such things be spoken so openly?
"Still weak?"
"......"
With a "slap," Qiu Xi raised her hand and swatted him.
"Heh~"
Nan Hua chuckled knowingly. "Then let's rest a bit longer."
"Mmm......"
...
They were supposed to be seeing people off, but in the end, Nan Hua escorted the person back.
Coincidentally, they encountered Song Daiyao and Zhao Huasheng at the entrance.
"......"
Two couples, truly...
"Ah Hua, it's getting late, you guys should head back now."
Seeing Song Daiyao winking at her, Qiu Xi ignored her for the moment.
Nan Hua glanced, responded, and then pulled Zhao Huasheng away.
As soon as the man left, Song Daiyao cheerfully moved closer.
"Hehe~"
"Little Xi~"
"Where did you guys go?"
Even though it was dark, she had seen that her little girl's complexion was exceptionally good when she first saw her.
And that small mouth, under the dim light at the doorstep, was also unusually attractive.
"......"
"Daiyao!"
"If I don't ask you, don't you go asking blindly!"
Qiu Xi said, making a hugging and kissing gesture.
She had seen them from a distance when they returned.
However, she never expected that this simple girl would have so many hidden thoughts.
Blinking her eyes, "Little Xi~"
"I'm not afraid!"
"Let's talk about it together~"
As she spoke, she leaned in, her eyes instantly lustful, and a mischievous smile on her face.
Qiu Xi, "......"
Should she not have said anything just now?
"Ew~"
"Alright, alright, I'm getting goosebumps."
"Aren't you afraid Zhao Huasheng will find you later..."
Song Daiyao smiled, "Not afraid!"
"He wouldn't dare!"
"......"
What a... "henpecked" husband!