"Alright, you guys chat. Teacher is heading back now."
After finishing dinner with the four of them, Su Yihua rushed back to school to continue his work.
Lu Qingyi, who already disliked Qiu Xi a little, saw the teacher leave. Without a word, she turned and left as well.
Huo Jinyu was a person of few words, but she was quite familiar with Wu Yanhua. After exchanging a greeting and confirming everything was fine, she also departed. Finally, only Qiu Xi and Wu Yanhua remained.
"Junior Sister Qiu, I've heard about you for a long time. You're very impressive!"
Actually, besides what she already knew, Wu Yanhua had recalled some other things just now.
For instance, the French teacher would occasionally mention her, and it was only just now that she remembered.
It seemed this junior sister was indeed not just a pretty face but also capable.
At least compared to Lu Qingyi, she now found this soft, petite girl more likable.
"Senior Sister Wu, you flatter me. I'm not as good as everyone says."
Without a doubt, Qiu Xi knew where Wu Yanhua had heard about her.
Her affairs, besides being spread among her peers in the same year at school, were also known to the teachers.
"No, I'm very happy to be collaborating with you this time. I'm looking forward to it. Let's work hard together for a while."
Qiu Xi nodded, "Okay!"
"Great, I'll be looking forward to it."
"It's getting late. I'm heading back too. Xiao Xi, you should head back early as well."
"Okay, Senior Sister. Take care."
Seeing everyone else leave, Qiu Xi didn't linger.
As for the doubts lingering in her heart, she believed they would all be resolved when the time was right.
At this hour, it was more important for her to hurry and pick up her parents.
Shaking her head, Qiu Xi grabbed her things and drove directly to the airport.
...
"Mom, Dad, did my sister forget about us?"
Qiu Ge stood outside the airport, looking at the flow of people, his suspicion growing.
They had been waiting for over half an hour, and their calls weren't being answered. Had his sister forgotten the time they were arriving today?
"Slap!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qiu Ge's small head received a loving pat.
"Pah! You little brat. Your sister might forget you, but she'd never forget me, your father, or your grandparents."
"Hey!"
Qiu Ge felt wronged, "I..."
I was just guessing, and that's not allowed?!
"Auntie, look at my mom!"
Xu Xuanming, standing nearby, was smiling happily. "Little Ge, don't ask my mom. It's useless."
"Brother!"
"Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma..."
While listening to the two brothers talk, a group of people heard Qiu Xi's voice.
Seeing her, Qiu Ge shouted, "Sister, you're finally here!"
The siblings hadn't seen each other for over two months. As soon as Qiu Xi saw them, she rushed over to hug him.
"Little Ge!"
"Alright, alright, you siblings don't need to hug anymore. Let's go quickly, head back."
They had been waiting for quite some time. It was better for the family to go back and settle down sooner.
"Okay, Grandpa, Grandma. Give me the bags, we'll go this way."
Qiu Xi took some of the luggage and led them towards the parking area.
Just as she turned, she remembered there were six or seven people. It seemed her car couldn't fit them all, especially with so much luggage.
So, she stopped and called out to Xu Xuanming, "Brother, why don't you and Auntie take Little Ge in a taxi? My car probably can't handle it."
"Sure, no problem. Give me the address, and we'll hail a cab."
"Okay."
Fortunately, they were familiar with each other; otherwise, it would have been awkward.
It seemed she would need to buy another car. At least one that could transport the whole family.
It was a good opportunity to have Qiu Ge get his driver's license later, which would be more convenient.
"Brother, I've sent the address to your phone."
"Alright, we'll be going ahead then."
"Okay, see you later."
Watching their retreating backs, Qiu Ge grumbled, "Brother! I should be part of your family."
"..."
Huang Xian heard the child's words and couldn't help but laugh. "You child, what nonsense are you talking about? Hurry up and go."
"Let's go,"
Xu Xuanming also pulled him along towards the cars by the roadside.
"Let's go too."
After storing the luggage, Qiu Xi also started her car and headed back.
When Qiu Xi and her group returned, the three who had taken a taxi were already waiting at the entrance of Yu Fu Ming Yuan.
Without proper identification, they weren't allowed in.
Qiu Xi got out of the car, explained the situation, and then asked the property management to give them a ride in the community's patrol car.
"We've arrived. This is our home in Chongxi City."
The group looked at the house standing before them, still trying to process it all.
"The environment here is really nice!"
"Yes, and the security is good too."
They had already seen the surroundings on their way in and were quite satisfied.
Now, standing in front of the villa, they were even more pleased. Even from the gate, Grandpa Qiu and Grandma Qiu could see the large courtyard, which they greatly admired.
Taking this opportunity, Qiu Xi took out the prepared keys. "Brother, your unit is right next to ours. Here are the keys."
She had agreed to sell a unit to her brother earlier, and she had received the payment not long ago.
Knowing that considerable effort must have been put into it, she planned to handle the official procedures with her cousin as soon as possible.
Xu Xuanming took the keys. "Got it."
"However, my mom and I will stay with you tonight. We'll sort things out tomorrow after we've settled in."
"Okay, you can stay as long as you like."
"Alright, let's go inside then."
"No problem."