"You brought me here?"
A diner? To go on a date?
"Otherwise, would you prefer I drive you around the block?"
"Be serious."
She'd realized this man was becoming more and more indecent.
"Alright, it's just that I'm hungry and asked you to accompany me."
"Okay~"
Hearing this, Qiu Xi hooked her arm through Nan Hua's and they walked in.
Qiu Xi, who had confirmed it was a diner date, brightened up upon entering. Even as a local, she didn't know this place existed. Nan Hua's ability to find it suggested he'd done his homework.
...
"You traveled all this way, aren't you tired?"
"Tired! But it was worth it!"
"You're so glib."
"Really? Then would you like to try?"
"Mmm~"
Her cool and distant little puppy, how had he changed?!!
"It's been so long, why can't you still breathe properly?"
Looking at the soft person in his arms, Nan Hua chuckled softly.
"You..."
Speechless and flustered, Qiu Xi raised her hand and playfully punched him.
This scamp! He's becoming less and less articulate!
"Alright, I won't say anymore. I'll take you back first."
It was getting late, and if they didn't go back soon, her mother-in-law would likely show up tomorrow.
While he was eager to meet his mother-in-law, he didn't want to meet her at the police station.
"Okay."
"Goodnight! Get some rest early."
"You too, be careful on the road."
After being out for so long on a night like this, she was indeed a bit tired.
Phew~ Thankfully, thankfully~
Qiu Xi cautiously walked back to her room, her heart still pounding.
It would be best to rest early!
"Sis, fess up..."
"Little Dove, what are you going crazy about so early in the morning?"
Cupping her mouth, Qiu Xi looked at her formidable younger brother with confusion.
Had he taken the wrong medicine to be talking like this first thing in the morning?
"That guy..."
"What guy?"
"Last night!"
"Mmm~"
Hearing this, Qiu Xi instantly woke up and rushed to cover her brother's mouth.
This was bad! She couldn't let this guy blurt it out, or the whole family would know soon enough.
"Sis!"
"Keep your voice down. Don't talk for now, I'll explain later."
"Mmm-hmm."
Nodding, he decided he'd wait to hear what his sister had to say.
...
"What? Boyfriend!!!"
"..."
It was good she'd pulled him out. If he kept yelling like that, all her previous words would have been in vain.
"Keep your voice down!"
"Sis, aren't you going to tell Mom and Dad?"
Qiu Ge, having calmed down, might not have fully accepted it, but it wasn't entirely unacceptable. After all, his sister was already in her second year of university.
"Don't tell them yet. I'll tell them when things are stable."
"Alright!"
After all, given his position in the family, if he told them, it wouldn't just be a double team against him.
"Then if something comes out later, you can't sell me out."
She had to prepare him for potential issues.
"Okay! As long as you keep it a secret."
"Don't worry."
"..."
Finally managing to smooth things over, she wondered what kind of morning this was!
No! Her head hurt!
She needed to go back and get some proper sleep, otherwise, her beauty sleep would be wasted.
...
"The Level Six results are out!"
"Daiyao, it's always you. Aren't you afraid of being discouraged this time?"
"Little Feifei, don't underestimate me. Am I that kind of person?"
She was an optimist! If she dwelled on every setback, she'd probably be holed up somewhere by now.
"Since that's the case, why don't Daiyao go first?"
"Bring it on! I've improved a lot this time!"
"598!"
"Oh ho! That's really good! Congratulations~"
"Heh heh heh~ You're welcome, you're welcome~"
"601"
"..."
She could accept such a small difference.
Maintaining inner peace was most important!
"Yanyan, it's your turn."
"621"
"..."
Okay... she could accept this too!
Calm as still water!
"Where's Xiao Xi? Why isn't she out yet?"
Waking up early and checking her phone, Qiu Xi saw the three of them chatting enthusiastically.
After reading through their messages, she realized the Level Six results were out today.
699!
This score was similar to her Level Four. She wasn't sure if it was good or bad.
"Xiao Xi, are you awake? Come out and report your score!"
Looking at the chat history, Qiu Xi thought it was fortunate that everyone knew they would all pass. Otherwise, if Song Daiyao had said that in a different group, she'd probably have been kicked out by now.
"Just woke up! 699."
"Xiao Xi, you..."
Alright, she couldn't hold back anymore! She'd leave directly!
"Xiao Xi, congratulations~"
"Ding!"
"Level Six results are out. Reward of 50,000 cash and Ice Skin Jade Bone have been issued."
As they were chatting, Qiu Xi heard the system announcement.
Accustomed to wealth, Qiu Xi found herself very interested in the Ice Skin Jade Bone.
"Xiao Hua, is this Ice Skin Jade Bone what I think it is?"
"Yes, Xiao Xi."
"Wow! Xiao Hua, you're really amazing this time!"
Ever since using those two pills, this was the first time she'd received such a reward.
And it was a full-body reward, which was great! Now she didn't have to worry anymore.
People change, and even system rewards had to follow the natural growth process!
Even with the shaping from two pills, her skin would still age. She had previously relied on items exchanged with system points to maintain her skin.
Although it was effective, she sometimes forgot. Now, it was a semi-permanent solution, which was truly incredible!
"Xiao Xi, keep up the good work."
"..."
This Xiao Hua really couldn't stop thinking about its salary increase plan!
"Alright, just for this random reward, I'll keep working hard."
"Okay! Xiao Hua is counting on you~"
"..."
This Xiao Hua really couldn't stop thinking about its salary increase plan!
"Alright, just for this random reward, I'll keep working hard."
"Okay! Xiao Hua is counting on you~"
"..."
Well, now chatting with Xiao Hua didn't cost money, but all the conversations were about "money."
Well, now chatting with Xiao Hua didn't cost money, but all the conversations were about "money."
"Sis! You need to come down for breakfast!"
"Coming~"
Since there was nothing more to talk about, she might as well go for breakfast.
...
Evening, Qiu Family -
"Xixi, school starts in a few days. Do you want to leave with me in advance?"
They'd only gone out occasionally these past few days. Nan Hua was feeling a bit down, and with school approaching, he thought of bringing her back with him.
"When are you leaving?"
"The day after tomorrow."
"Alright! It's not impossible."
Since school was starting anyway, and Linglong wasn't leaving with her.
"Then I'll wait for you."