"Uncle, long time no see~"
As soon as the three of them returned and entered the house, Qiu Xi saw Qiu Jue standing in the yard.
"Yo~"
"Indeed, it's been several months. Are you tired carrying things? If you are, let Xiao Gèzi come. He's a big boy, it's fine..."
Qiu Gè, who had just gotten out of the car, "... "
It must have been the way he got out of the car that was not quite right...
"Big Brother, why are you standing here?" Qiu Dad, who had already gotten out of the car, asked Qiu Jue casually.
"This... Right!"
"We're short on some ingredients for lunch, and we didn't have any spares at home. I was just about to go out when you got back," Qiu Jue explained.
"Then why didn't you call just now? We could have brought it back for you," Qiu Dad grumbled.
"I just didn't think of it. Besides, I didn't expect you to pick up people so quickly."
"Alright, you go inside first. I'll be back shortly."
The small convenience store not far down the alley was easily accessible by electric scooter.
"Big Brother, I think we should let Qiu Gè go."
"Forget it! I'm afraid he'll buy the wrong thing for me!"
Saying that, Qiu Jue had already slipped out, touching the electric scooter.
"If that's the case, then you two should go inside quickly, it's quite cold."
With that, Qiu Dad stomped his feet and quickly walked into the house.
Qiu Xi glanced at her younger brother next to her, pulled her suitcase, and also quickly walked away.
"..."
Little cabbage, yellow in the field...
...
After returning, Qiu Xi stayed at home for several days before she finally felt like coming out to see.
For the first few days, besides resting, she was organizing things. She hadn't even gone to see her master yet.
"Dad, I'm going out now."
"I'm eating out today, no need to save me any food."
After saying hello, Qiu Xi grabbed her bag and went out.
She had specifically come out early to visit her master first.
"Master, Grandma Li~"
"I'm here~"
"Stop looking around and come in."
Seeing the person looking around at the doorway, Du Bin couldn't help but rub his eyes.
"Cough cough... Master~"
"When did you get back?"
"I've been back for a few days..." Qiu Xi lowered her head.
"Then it seems the homework should be completed..." Du Bin mumbled.
Qiu Xi, "..."
Fortunately, these past few days hadn't been wasted. She had been busy.
"Master, it's all done."
"Hmm, did you bring it?"
Qiu Xi shook her head, "Not yet! I plan to bring you over in a couple of days to take a look."
She was out to have fun today, but before that, she wanted to see her master and Grandma Li first.
"Forget it..."
"Go inside first," Du Bin waved his hand.
There was no rush for this, so they would wait for a couple of days.
"Master, how about I come back this afternoon and take you and Grandma Li directly to my place? This place hasn't been tidied up in a while..."
Qiu Xi communicated with Du Bin as she walked.
This place hadn't been tended to for some time, and the yard was a bit messy. If it weren't for hired help specifically for trimming, it probably wouldn't be presentable now.
After walking in, many pieces of furniture were still unpacked. There wasn't much dust, but the entire space felt lifeless.
"This, you should talk to Grandma Li about it. I'm wherever she goes now, so you two can discuss it."
Qiu Xi nodded, "Then where is Grandma Li?"
She had been here for a while, but she hadn't seen her yet.
"Inside. You'll see her once you go in."
"Mm."
Saying that, Qiu Xi didn't say much more and walked in on her own.
"Grandma Li."
"Xiao Xi! Why are you here?"
"How long have you been back?"
Li Minglan, who instinctively wanted to hug the child, looked at her dusty hands, glanced at them twice, and then put them down.
"You didn't tell us in advance when you came back. Look how messy you are."
"Grandma Li, it doesn't matter."
"If you ask me, you shouldn't bother tidying up. I'll take you back tonight."
"The things that need to be tidied up still need to be tidied up. You don't need to worry~"
Qiu Xi was a little worried, "But this..."
This environment is really not good...
"You girl, do you think your master and I are living here after we came back?" Li Minglan smiled.
Qiu Xi was confused, "Aren't you?"
"How is that possible? This place was sealed up properly back then. After we returned, we didn't plan to stay here anymore."
"Your master and I are currently living in a place arranged by that boy Hua. You don't need to worry."
"..."
"When did Ah Hua arrange it? Why didn't he let us know?"
"This was arranged several years ago, according to his grandfather's wishes. It's just that your master and I never mentioned it. Now that it's convenient, and someone is taking care of us there, we'll just enjoy the convenience and stay for a while. We'll return to Chongxi City with you all after the new year."
"I see..." Qiu Xi had never heard about this matter before.
"That's fine then. If Grandma Li or Master need anything, just call me immediately..."
"I know, don't worry~"
"Mm."
"How is it? Have you chatted enough?" Du Bin, who had slowly walked up behind them, looked at the two of them.
"An old man like you, still joking with your little disciple!" Li Minglan glared at Du Bin from a distance.
She was sure that whatever happened just now, he hadn't explained it properly outside, otherwise, this girl wouldn't be so clueless.
They had been back for so long, and nothing had been tidied up. It was obvious they would be suspicious without even looking.
Yet, this girl Xiao Xi seemed to not have noticed today...
"..."
"I just didn't react in time..."
"Alright, since there are only these things, let's leave the rest here for now."
Saying that, Li Minglan picked up some of the things she had organized and walked out.
"It's fortunate that it happened to be today. If it were another day, Xiao Xi, you might not have been able to find us..."
Qiu Xi nodded.
Indeed, if they don't live here, how could she find them?