"Master, why did you come alone?" Qiu Xi asked as soon as she entered, pulling him before she even sat down.
Du Bin and Nan Hua, "......"
It's not that bad, is it?
The car had already driven to the house, and they were only noticing now?
"I... I was thinking too much just now... I didn't pay attention for a moment..."
Seeing their slightly speechless expressions, and the look of someone thinking they were a bit foolish, Qiu Xi immediately started to cover up for herself... no!
Explain!
As a result, she became even more speechless at her master's words...
"Alright, who cares about that!"
"We were supposed to come together, but I had something urgent to attend to, so I came first."
"The others might have to wait a few more days..."
If it weren't for the matter that needed to be discussed in advance, he probably would have stayed a few more days.
"What matter?" Qiu Xi was still very confused.
Had so many things happened at home in just half a month that she didn't know about?
For once, Du Bin, not being his usual rigid self, rolled his eyes at his young disciple.
"It's about Xuan Ming."
"You'll have to find out the specifics yourself."
Qiu Xi, "......"
Can't you be a little less biased with that disdainful look?
Clearly, you can't...
"Alright, since you're here, you two should get busy."
He wanted to rest.
The day had been quite tiring.
"Master, are you staying here all alone?" Qiu Xi was worried.
She hadn't paid attention before, but this was her own home, and only her master, an old man, was here...
"What do you mean, alone!"
"Isn't there a hourly helper?"
"Also, it's just for a few days. The old ladies will all be here later."
Du Bin didn't overthink it. At his age, he had a much broader perspective!
Besides, it wasn't like he was truly going to be alone for good...
Qiu Xi, "......"
"No!"
"Since the family hasn't arrived yet, I'll stay at home these few days."
He said it so casually, but she was still worried.
"Whatever you want, if you want to stay, then stay. This old man is going to rest..."
Although Du Bin's words were casual, the smile at the corner of his mouth couldn't be hidden.
However, the two young people wouldn't notice that.
Qiu Xi's words from just now didn't carry any intention of consulting her master.
Although the old man would worry, this was their own home!
Although it took some time to drive, it was still acceptable.
"Ah Hua, then I won't go back to school tonight."
Her master had just arrived, and it would take time to contact the aunt.
As if he had expected it, Nan Hua nodded, "Yes, I won't go back either."
"Okay... but why do you have time now?" After nodding subconsciously, Qiu Xi realized something was off.
Hadn't you said you were at the final stage of design before?
"Yes, I have time now."
"The work over there has been completed."
"I haven't told you yet, but what Grandpa Du mentioned about my cousin is actually about our collaboration."
"Huh? Collaboration?" Qiu Xi was surprised.
So fast?
She had chatted with her brother during the New Year, and he hadn't said it would be this quick.
Wasn't it supposed to be until the second half of the year?
Thinking of this, Qiu Xi asked directly.
Nan Hua led her to a sofa nearby and began to explain, "Originally, according to the plan, it would have taken some more time, but we were relatively free a while ago, so we discussed it together and worked overtime, which resolved the issues in advance."
He said it all so lightly, but Qiu Xi understood that it couldn't have been that simple.
Like her previous issues with Xi Guang, even though she said they were working overtime, the entire company had worked very hard for a long time, and during that period, it was all about staying up late or pulling all-nighters.
"Mmm~" Qiu Xi, understanding, simply hugged him gently.
This was a story that only they understood.
"Then, when my brother comes over this time, are you guys planning to test it?"
"Yes, if there are no problems, we plan to find some people for internal testing."
After waiting for so long, he was already impatient.
He was just waiting for the game to launch!
"This is acceptable!"
"But you have to get me and Yan Yan an account too, after all, we participated."
As she spoke, Qiu Xi remembered the days she had spent drawing the drafts.
Ultimately, even for her own drawings, she had to play.
"Okay!"
Nan Hua stroked the plush toy leaning against his chest, smiled, and nodded, "We can't forget you guys for anyone else~"
"Mmm~"
"If everything goes smoothly, when are you planning to launch it?"
As they chatted, the topic returned.
"Of course, the sooner the better."
Nan Hua actually had some ideas in mind, but he wasn't sure yet, so he didn't say them out loud.
However, Qiu Xi nodded, "That's true..."
They had been busy with this for a long time, so if they could finish it soon, it would be great news.
So, the sooner the better, no problem!
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore." It was still a bit too early to discuss this now. They had to wait for people to arrive, and it might be better then.
"Grandpa Du has gone to rest, do you want to rest too?"
Qiu Xi shook her head, "No."
"Let's go buy some food. We haven't lived here for a while, so there's no food prepared."
Since she was staying tonight, she wouldn't rush the aunt to come over.
"That's fine too, then let's go out for a bit."
"Mmm!"
......
"Master, can you explain now?"
"About the upcoming exchange conference."
Having free time in the evening, Qiu Xi pulled her master to get the matter clarified.
"Sit down, I'll tell you first."
It had to be explained sooner or later, so it might as well be sooner. He came in advance precisely for this matter.
"Mmm!"
"Actually, it's not a complicated matter."
"Didn't Old Ding basically tell you everything before?"
Qiu Xi nodded, "He did."
"Mmm, that's pretty much it."
"Let me tell you some other things."
"This exchange conference started with my master's master's generation. The initial purpose was very simple, to preserve what they had learned and to exchange ideas and progress together."
"As times advanced, this exchange conference has actually become a mere formality. It's still held now only because most people come to show off..."
"Then why do you still want me to go?"
Her master was in his sixties or seventies. If you went back in time from this point, even accounting for time differences, this exchange conference had existed for decades, perhaps even longer...
Du Bin continued to explain, "This is actually related to next year's international exchange conference. Your Teacher Ding hasn't missed a single one in over twenty years, so bringing you along is considered early preparation."
Qiu Xi understood, "Is that so..."
"Mmm, but don't feel any pressure. Just go with us. The main purpose is to learn."
Qiu Xi smiled and nodded, "Okay~"
Du Bin looked at his young disciple in front of him, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Actually, there was something he hadn't said yet...
Going on this trip was primarily his personal wish. As long as this girl could stay steady, her future path would be much more stable...