"Can't you stay a few more days?"
As soon as the holiday started, Qiu Xi and Hua Linglong had already agreed to buy tickets together to go back to Jinhai City.
Since she couldn't drive back herself, she asked Nan Hua to drive them both.
"There's nothing that can be done, you can't go back with me."
Although Qiu Xi was a little reluctant, time didn't allow her to.
It doesn't seem impossible!
A single sentence from his little girlfriend started Nan Hua's plotting.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I'm picking up a good sister I've known for a very, very long time. I'll introduce you to each other."
Qiu Xi had only mentioned her dating life to Hua Linglong on the phone. Because they were both too busy, not just Qiu Xi, but Hua Linglong had gone out for sketching trips too many times to count this semester.
Therefore, Hua Linglong had yet to attend Qiu Xi's celebratory meal for finding a boyfriend.
"Okay."
"We're here, she's over there!"
"Which one?"
"That pretty girl in the red dress over there."
"Sit tight, I'll drive over!"
"Okay."
A sudden transformation into a well-behaved young lady!
"Linglong, over here!"
Before arriving, Qiu Xi started calling out, trying to attract Hua Linglong's attention.
"Xiao Xi!"
Hua Linglong, who was waiting, was a little doubtful when she suddenly heard the call, until she saw Qiu Xi's young face.
"Come."
As soon as the car stopped, Qiu Xi immediately unbuckled her seatbelt and got out.
"Why did you get out? It's so hot! I can get in myself."
"That won't do! Hurry, let's get in the car."
"Mhm, mhm."
Once back in the car, Qiu Xi and Hua Linglong sat in the back seat.
Nan Hua looked on, his forehead creasing. It seemed he wasn't here to meet his girlfriend's best friend, but his love rival.
"Nan Hua... Hua Linglong..."
After brief introductions, Qiu Xi and Hua Linglong started chatting, and they chatted all the way until they got out of the car.
"Then I'll be going now. See you next semester."
"Aren't you going to give a little something?"
Looking at the person with their hands outstretched, the hint was obvious.
"Okay~"
Qiu Xi didn't stand on ceremony and immediately hugged her.
"We're leaving, bye bye~"
"Bye bye..."
Watching her retreating figure, Nan Hua stood still, his deep eyes seemingly plotting something.
"Xiao Xi, you've done well!"
As soon as they separated from Nan Hua, Hua Linglong playfully slapped Qiu Xi.
"What?"
"Still playing dumb? Your boyfriend is quite good, rather handsome."
"That's right, with my looks, how could he not be handsome?"
"Praise you and you get carried away."
"Hehe~ What else? You say fate has arrived?"
"Ew~ Let's forget that. It sounds weird and not like you."
"That settles it."
"I can't win an argument with you, I'm not talking about this anymore."
"Then let's go."
"By the way! Xiao Xi, I just remembered something."
"What? Making such a fuss, did you find a boyfriend and didn't tell me?"
"What nonsense are you thinking? I just remembered about my photography and wanted to ask you to be a model for me."
"Then you'll have to pay me. After all, this young lady is not what she used to be, a beauty that makes flowers and moon blush."
"Slap!"
"Look at you, so conceited."
"Hehe~ No problem, you can ask me anytime."
"That's more like it!"
"Alright, let's board."
After getting off the plane, because Qiu's parents were in a hurry that day, Qiu Xi hitched a ride with Hua Linglong's family back home.
"Thank you, Uncle!"
"Linglong, I'll head back now."
"Mhm, bye bye~"
...
"Beep!"
"Painting skill unlocked, reward: Phantom Watercolor x10."
After returning, Qiu Xi hadn't forgotten that she still needed to level up her skills.
"Xiao Hua, what is this Phantom Watercolor?"
"Anything painted with this watercolor will not damage the environment and can also freshen the air."
It can do that too?
Isn't this exactly what she needs for decorating her room? It's quite good!
Restaurant downstairs -
"Qiu Ge, go call your sister down for dinner."
"Okay."
"Sis, it's time to eat."
"Coming."
"Mom and Dad, why don't you close the convenience store and do something you like?"
At the dinner table, Qiu Xi brought up a plan she had been thinking about for a long time with her parents.
Although Qiu's parents' convenience store made a little money, the stocking and other tasks were tiring, and they had to stay until late every day.
Now that she had money, although she wasn't rich, she could still support the family.
"Xiao Xi, let your father and I discuss this properly."
Qiu's parents didn't have any objections to closing the convenience store, they just didn't know what they would do after closing it.
"Okay, you guys take your time to discuss."
Anyway, she wasn't in a hurry; she still had over two months to slowly work on it.
Qiu Ge, sitting beside them, was like an invisible person, listening. Since returning, he hadn't quite accepted the fact that his sister was a little rich woman.
So when this topic came up, he had no say, as he was still a "three no" product who only relied on free food and lodging.
"By the way, Xiao Ge Zi, come with me to Grandpa and Grandma's tomorrow."
It had been two or three days since they returned, and it was almost time to get things moving.
"Okay, Sis."
The next day -
"Grandpa, Grandma, we're here!"
Now that she had her license, Qiu Xi drove her dad's car.
"You're here~ Good grandchild, come in quickly!"
Having not seen each other for more than half a year, the two elderly people missed their good grandchildren dearly.
Qiu Ge was fine; he could visit occasionally during holidays, but it was still very rare. As for Qiu Xi, it was even more so; she was always at school and hadn't seen them in half a year.
"Grandpa, Grandma, I missed you so much!"
"Ay~ Grandpa and Grandma missed you too!"
Holding the hands of the two elders, the siblings began to chat with them.
...
"Grandpa, Grandma, you guys take your midday nap, Xiao Ge Zi and I will go check out my room."
"Okay, okay, okay!"
"Don't leave!"
"No, no, go rest!"
The older people become, the more childlike they get. Seeing her grandparents acting like playful old children, Qiu Xi couldn't help but smile.
"Sis, this is your room."
Besides the old couple's room, Qiu Xi's room was the best in the house.
"Sis, what do you think?"
"Mhm, it's good."
After looking around, Qiu Xi was quite satisfied. The independent bathroom and other facilities were all very thoughtfully considered by her parents. Now, all that was left was for her to decorate it.