"Xi Xi, when am I going over?"
"How about... in a couple of days?"
"Hm?"
"Then..."
"Tomorrow!"
"???"
"So soon? I haven't prepared anything yet!"
"This way, it'll be a surprise. You don't need to prepare, I've already got everything ready!"
After all, she did have a strategist at home!
"Really?"
"Mm."
Seeing Nan Hua's earnest expression, Qiu Xi also nodded resolutely, "Okay! Then tomorrow it is."
If this matter could be settled sooner, she wouldn't have any worries.
"Mm, I'll bring Grandpa Du and the other two with me tomorrow."
This should take care of any major issues, right?
"Okay!"
Just like Nan Hua thought, Qiu Xi also believed that with her masters around, there shouldn't be any big problems.
"Then it's settled!"
Nan Hua was a little excited that they had to deal with this major issue right after he arrived.
"Mm, since it's decided, I'll head back first."
Saying that, Qiu Xi prepared to pick up her things and head home.
"Xi Xi, wait a moment."
"Mm?"
Before she could turn around, Nan Hua pulled her into his arms and lowered his head for a kiss.
"Mmm! You... there are people here..."
"Don't worry, Grandpa Du and the others left long ago."
He had timed it perfectly.
"Xi Xi, close your eyes."
They had spent the whole day together, and it was already difficult for him to hold back until now.
He didn't want to miss this opportunity again.
Hearing him, Qiu Xi closed her eyes.
Even though it wasn't the first time, she couldn't help but feel shy.
After a long while, their lips parted.
Qiu Xi leaned weakly against Nan Hua, feeling a little annoyed, "If Grandpa Du and the others had come out midway, I'd like to see how you would escape!"
"But they didn't!"
Actually, he knew it was impossible for that to happen.
"Alright, rest for a bit before you go back."
He then hugged her and walked towards the sofa.
...
By the time Qiu Xi finally got home, it was almost dark.
Upon returning home, after much deliberation, Qiu Xi still greeted her parents.
She briefly mentioned that her master would be bringing someone over tomorrow.
After saying that, Qiu Xi slipped away.
Her parents, Qiu Dad and Qiu Mom, wondered if their daughter's master was coming to wish them a happy new year.
Especially Qiu Dad, who was already thinking about what dishes to prepare for tomorrow.
With the New Year approaching, if their daughter's master was coming, they had to host them properly.
"Wife, what do you think we should make tomorrow?"
With many options at home, Qiu Dad, unable to decide, went to pester Qiu Mom.
"Just make whatever is good, and add a few dishes that elders like."
Qiu Mom offered a small piece of advice based on her experience in this life.
She was busy with the packaging. The clothes she had prepared for Aunt Li were all done.
They hadn't made it before the New Year, so it was perfect for this visit.
Qiu Dad didn't pay much attention, "Mm, in that case, I'll go take a look."
His recipe collection was still the most reliable!
Thinking this, Qiu Dad immediately started searching.
As for Qiu Xi, who had long since slipped away, she was preparing to take a bath and sleep.
After all, there was a tough battle to fight tomorrow!
...
The next day, at the Du family's residence –
Nan Hua got up early, solely to pack the pile of things he needed to take with him.
If the elders didn't wake up early, this fellow would have probably gotten a beating.
"Ah Hua, why are you up so early?"
"Grandma Li, I couldn't sleep anyway, so I got up."
"Mm, are the things all ready?"
"They are. Grandma, please take a look."
Hearing this, Li Minglan walked forward to inspect.
Hmm!
Upon seeing them, she discovered that Nan Hua had prepared quite a lot.
Besides the proper gifts they were taking, the other items were additional gifts for the meeting.
A quick glance confirmed that it should cover everyone in the Qiu family.
The preparations were thorough, suggesting he had indeed gathered information from Little Xi.
"How is it?"
After not hearing from her for a while, Nan Hua felt a bit uncertain.
Li Minglan turned around after finishing her inspection, looking at the somewhat hesitant person, and smiled, "What? You're feeling nervous too?"
Ever since this boy could remember, he had become calm and quiet. Seeing him like this now was truly rare.
Nan Hua heard her and put on a displeased face, "Grandma Li!"
"Alright, I'm just kidding."
Then she pointed to the gifts beside him, "These are fine. And remember, the Qiu family only has Little Xi as their daughter, and her father dotes on her. Make sure to behave well when you go."
After all, he was going to abduct someone's daughter, so he had to be careful.
Moreover, this was just a visit, and there was a long way to go.
But it was just this boy who was so single-minded; once he set his mind on something, he stuck to it.
Otherwise, no other young man would be like this, rushing to meet the parents.
"Mm!"
That's good! He originally thought he would be alone, but fate was so coincidental that Grandpa Du and Grandma Li would accompany him.
"Then let's load them into the car. After breakfast, we'll rest for a bit, and then we'll set off."
"Okay."
Meanwhile, at the Qiu residence, Qiu Dad had already started preparing early.
Qiu Xi had also woken up and tidied herself up early.
However, she didn't expect that what started as an early self-study session to distract herself would lead to a new system task.
"Beep!"
"Task released: Daily French vocabulary task check-in. Reward: 200 points upon completion."
When she heard the sound, Qiu Xi was quite surprised.
Was this considered a reward for today's self-study?
Because of this self-study, she had just finished the French beginner course.
However, Qiu Xi didn't overthink it. She was like parched earth finally receiving rain; her depleted point wallet finally had a chance to be replenished.
All at once, Qiu Xi felt much less nervous about bringing Nan Hua to meet her parents.
"Xiao Hua, could you arrange some French pronunciation courses for me?"
Although she had finished the beginner course, the pronunciation was really taxing on the tongue, and she needed more practice.
"Okay."
With this matter taking up her time, it passed quickly.
After Qiu Xi finished, she had just gone downstairs when Nan Hua, accompanied by his master and Grandma Li, arrived at the door.
As Nan Hua entered, the entire family was present.
Following Grandpa Du, Nan Hua greeted everyone one by one and presented the gifts.
For Grandpa Qiu and Grandma Qiu, there was a pile of expensive supplements and some rare items.
For Qiu Dad and Qiu Mom, he gave each of them a book: one a cookbook, and the other a design book, both considered treasures.
Lastly, for Qiu Ge, he gave some branded electronic products. Following Nan Hua's own habit, he prepared everything he could use.
Of course, he didn't forget Qiu Xi.
When the family received the gifts, they were all surprised because they were too valuable.
However, they were all exactly what they needed, especially Qiu Dad and Qiu Mom.
While other things could be managed with money, these two books were not something money could easily procure.
So, they were a little reluctant.
"Old Du, what is this?"
It was better to clarify.
"Let my grandson explain this to you."
"Uncle Qiu, I won't beat around the bush. Actually, I'm here today to meet the parents."
"Hm?"
What did he mean?
Qiu Dad was momentarily stunned, while Qiu Ge turned his head.
Then he glanced at his sister and realized what was happening!
Good heavens!
But trying to abduct someone this quickly might be difficult!
While Qiu Dad hadn't fully reacted, Nan Hua took Qiu Xi's hand.
"Xiao Xi...!!!"
As if equipped with radar, Qiu Dad immediately understood.