After coming down, Qiu Xi didn't see anyone in the living room.
After wandering around, she found everyone already preparing in the yard.
When she walked over, Qiu Xi realized that although they said they were preparing, they were actually almost done. Since they had just finished eating, it was better to chat and digest first.
So, the barbecue grill was placed to the side, and everyone sat nearby chatting.
Fortunately, this measure was well-executed; otherwise, in this weather, they would have been bitten to death by mosquitoes.
"Xiao Xi, you're here, come and chat."
"Mm."
Qiu Xi went over and found herself sitting between Song Daiyao and Nan Hua.
Seeing Song Daiyao happily chatting with Zhao Huasheng, Qiu Xi didn't pay them any further attention.
Instead, she turned to Nan Hua and asked, "Ah Hua, where are my mom and Aunt Chu?"
"Just called them. The two of them are still upstairs chatting about fashion and don't want to be disturbed."
"......"
Qiu Xi hadn't expected that the two of them could chat so much.
It had been almost two hours, right?
"What about you? Are you done with your work?"
"I wanted to call you just now, but Grandpa Du said you were busy and not to disturb you."
A hint of slight grievance could be heard in Nan Hua's unintentional words.
He had originally thought that the two of them could spend the whole day together, but instead...
He could only watch Zhao Huasheng, that simpleton next to him, constantly showing off...
Perhaps it was a "what the heck" attitude, but after his mother found out, he wasn't even hiding it anymore...
"I'm done~"
Qiu Xi said in a sweet voice and secretly reached out her hand.
As soon as their hands clasped, before Nan Hua could even smile, his mood was dampened by a word from Dad Qiu.
"Zhao kid, Hua kid, you two young lads come over. Let us men have a chat."
"......"
"Coming..."
Seeing the two suddenly pout, Dad Qiu smiled even more happily.
Don't think he hadn't noticed!
These two kids were actually showing off in front of him!
Although he had no objections now, he still had to have a good chat.
Qiu Xi, looking at her father's smug expression, couldn't help but tease, "Dad, you say 'have a chat with the men,' what? Is there anything you and Mom can't hear?"
"......"
Really!
This girl is siding with outsiders!
"Alright, don't you say anything about your dad, you come here too and play a game of chess with me."
Grandpa Nan had been very happy to see his grandson embarrassed, but then Xiao Xi jumped out.
There was no other way, so he might as well call them over together, just in time to find someone else to play chess with.
Qiu Xi: "......"
Grandpa Nan is really... never forgetting chess, all day long!
"Coming..."
As she said this, she didn't forget to pull Song Daiyao along.
Dad Qiu watched from the side and thought that although the process wasn't what he had expected, the outcome was what he wanted.
Then, he happily started talking about barbecuing with the two young men, saying that he would take them for practical training later.
"......"
Zhao Huasheng glared as he listened...
He felt that it was Nan Hua who had dragged him down!
After Nan Hua gave Zhao Huasheng a white eye, he ignored him and obediently started listening to his future father-in-law's teachings.
"......"
Can't we be friends anymore?!!
However, Zhao Huasheng's spirit lasted only for a short while before he leaned in again.
There was no other way; if Nan Hua didn't talk to him, he would keep chatting with the uncles.
He didn't want to... because he couldn't win the argument...
The aunts and grandmas fell for his charm, but the uncles were a different story. His mouth wasn't as effective with them... so it was safer to chat with Nan Hua!
......
"Sister, don't forget to call me when your clothes are ready!"
"Little sister, don't worry!"
"Okay! Then I'll be waiting for you, Sister~"
"Alright! No problem!"
As they said this, Mom Qiu and Chu Sheng happened to come out of the house.
"What are you two talking about? You're so happy?"
Seeing his wife, Nan Hao spoke first.
Dad Qiu watched, but didn't say anything, though he could guess what was happening.
Seeing his wife smile like that, it was probably related to her career again.
He had to say! Dad Qiu knew Mom Qiu extremely well.
Just as he was thinking, the two walked over.
"It's nothing, just some clothes..."
Hearing this, Nan Hao immediately lost interest.
Chu Sheng also understood her husband; this man who disliked shopping and buying things, talking to him about these things was, to be honest... no different from playing the lute to a cow.
"Alright, since you're both down, let's begin."
Looking at the time, it wasn't early anymore, and the barbecue would take time.
So, starting now, the time would be just about right.
"Mm!"
Hearing that they could start, Nan Hua and Zhao Huasheng were the first to walk over.
No more nagging!
Comfortable!
Then came Qiu Xi and Song Daiyao.
Qiu Xi coaxed the old man, saying she would grill him delicious food.
Grandpa Nan was so happy that he let them go.