"Little Gezi, where are Mom and Dad?"
The next day, when Qiu Xi returned and only saw Qiu Ge alone doing homework, she curiously asked.
"The two of them, they said the small grocery store at home is closing, and they've been busy clearing out stock for the past two days! See, some things aren't even for sale anymore, so they're just going around visiting people and showing favor."
"This... okay."
She patted her forehead, feeling a bit helpless.
As expected, her parents were still the same... thinking long-term!
But in her opinion, sometimes it really didn't help much.
"Little Gezi, do you know where Mom and Dad are now?"
"Mmm! They just left before you got back, saying they were going to Auntie Zhang's."
Qiu Ge, without looking up from his homework, replied without hesitation.
"Alright, I'll go take a look."
"Mmm."
Continuing to focus on his homework.
So, Qiu Xi, who had just entered, turned around and went out again.
Speaking of Auntie Zhang, she had a troublemaker at home. Although only a few years old, he was famously mischievous in the neighborhood, and only Auntie Zhang's fiery temper could control him.
It was also quite a coincidence that her mother liked mothers with such tempers; naughty children who didn't listen should be dealt with like this.
Thinking this, Qiu Xi arrived at Auntie Zhang's doorstep.
The door was open, so Qiu Xi knocked twice and walked in, "Mom, Auntie Zhang."
"Oh my~ isn't this Little Xi? You're getting more and more radiant..."
"Oh, Xiu, this child isn't as exaggerated as you say!"
"Yes, yes, Little Xi, come here, Auntie wants to have a look!"
"Auntie Zhang, long time no see. Where's Xiao Hu?"
"Don't even mention this little rascal, he gives me a headache every day!"
"Li, it's still girls who are less troublesome~"
"Who said it wasn't~"
Qiu Xi, who came to find someone, ended up listening to the two mothers complain for a long time, and still hadn't seen her own father.
Seeing the situation, Qiu Xi thought that if she didn't interrupt, they would probably chat until dark.
"Mom, where's Dad?"
"Oh, your Dad went to see his old friends. Don't mind him."
"..."
She was careless! She underestimated her father's position in her mother's heart.
"Pretty sister~ Have we met somewhere before!"
While feeling bored, Qiu Xi heard a crisp child's voice.
Turning around, she saw a chubby little boy, quite cute!
This must be Xiao Hu!
"Xiao Hu! This is your sister Xiao Xi."
It had been a long time since they last met, so it was no wonder Xiao Hu didn't recognize her. Children have poor memories.
"Sister Xiao Xi~"
This was Xiao Hu's other side; he loved people who were good-looking!
This child had been like this since he was little~
"Xiao Hu!"
Hugging the mischievous child who suddenly pounced on her, Qiu Xi even took a couple of steps back.
"Xiao Hu! No playing around, or you won't get any of today's delicious food!"
This child, if she looked away for a second, might raise her blood pressure by two degrees the next moment.
"Okay, Mom~"
Saying that, he still clung to Qiu Xi and wouldn't let go.
...
"Little Xi, I'm really sorry to trouble you."
"It's nothing, Xiao Hu is very cute."
After staying for a while, Mom Qiu was ready to go back. Since her daughter had come all the way here, she must have something to say.
"With you saying that, I know him!"
This child, perhaps because he saw a pretty sister today, didn't make a fuss, but he kept clinging to Qiu Xi. Zhang Xiu felt relieved that she wasn't bothered, but worried for Qiu Xi.
"Sister Xiao Xi, wait for me to come find you to play!"
"Okay! I'll wait for you."
"Why did you run out again!"
Before she could finish speaking, this little devil ran out again.
"Xiu, then I'll be going back first."
"Okay, goodbye."
Finally! Qiu Xi thought, following her mother.
"Little Xi, are you going to talk about the small grocery store business?"
Lost in thought about what just happened, she was interrupted by her mother.
"Yes."
"Then let's go back first. Your Dad should be back by now too."
"Mmm."
Nodding, Qiu Xi and her mother went home.
"Old Qiu, daughter's back, come down quickly." As soon as she returned and saw the shoes left by the door, Mom Qiu knew someone was back.
She shouted directly from the entranceway.
"Coming!"
Pitter-patter, he came downstairs.
"Daughter, go ahead."
"Okay, then I'll start."
Seeing her parents looking so serious, Qiu Xi didn't delay.
"Then I'll start talking, okay?"
"Go ahead! Don't drag it out."
"Alright. My suggestion is that you two should just sell the small grocery store and do whatever you want at home."
"That won't do!"
"Why won't it do?"
"Then we'll be bored. We have to wait until you two are settled and have your own children before we can be idle and help you take care of them."
"..."
Then forget it!
She still had to wait for children! At such a young age, she didn't want to be rushed into marriage herself.
"Then what do you two want to do? I'll support you wholeheartedly."
If you can't beat them, join them. Although this behavior wasn't great, it was very sensible.
"Isn't that why I'm here to discuss it with you?"
"Mom, what do you like?"
"Your mom loves playing with fabrics, but her skills aren't that great!"
Before Mom Qiu could speak, Dad Qiu spoke first.
"You just know a lot!"
Hearing her husband's words, Mom Qiu felt a little embarrassed and turned to give Dad Qiu a playful glare.
"Mom, really?"
"Mmm, but that was when I was young, and we didn't have much money back then..."
After hearing her mother's words, Qiu Xi realized that her mother had once been ambitious, but life had eventually bent her.
"Mom! Now that I'm here, you can do whatever you want. It's never too late."
It's never too late to chase your dreams, as long as you want to!
Qiu Xi was very supportive of her mother. As long as she wanted to, she would support her unconditionally.
You gave half your life to me for a lifetime, so I will unconditionally take care of the rest of your life.
"Alright, then I'll think about it carefully!"
Mom Qiu was quite touched by her daughter's suggestion. In the past, she really didn't have spare money to do this.
Now that she had the conditions, and her family supported her, she was indeed a little tempted.
In old age, she didn't seek success, but only hoped not to have regrets.
"Okay~"
"What about Dad then?"
"Me..." He said, lowering his head and thinking seriously.
"Mmm?"
"I just want to stay at home with you and Grandpa, tease birds, and go out for walks from time to time. I don't have any big dreams."
"That's great!"
Qiu Xi thought this was great; wasn't this exactly what she had in mind? As expected, father and daughter had a connection!
"Qiu's Dad~ When Little Xi finishes the renovation, we'll find time to move in together as a family."
"Mmm!"
"Alright, then I, the third wheel, will be leaving!"
Seeing her parents like this, Qiu Xi felt it was time for her to exit. The matter was settled anyway.
"Go ahead, go ahead."
"..."
Do you have to be in such a hurry?!
As soon as Qiu Xi left, she saw her parents go back to their room.
...
In the following days, Dad Qiu and Mom Qiu gradually cleared out all the goods, and their lives began to become leisurely.
After the furniture arrived, Qiu Xi also spent two days arranging everything.
The agreement with Hua Linglong, although postponed again and again, was also largely completed.
As for what was not completed, it was only because Hua Linglong shamelessly pleaded for an extension, and it was unclear when it would be realized.
However, as soon as she had some free time, Qiu Xi saw a message from Nan Hua.
"Xixi, what's your address?"
"Mmm?"
"Mmm? Why?"
"Nothing, just sending you something."
"..."
Still playing these games, Qiu Xi shook her head and smiled, then sent the address.
"Alright, wait to receive your gift!"
"Okay~"