"Master, Grandma Li, how about I drive you two back?"
She hadn't seen anyone else when she first came in. Now that she didn't have to help clean up, she had time to send them off.
"It's early in the morning, Xiao Xi, do you have time?"
Qiu Xi smiled, "What do you mean, Grandma Li, of course I do!"
"I specifically came out early to see you and Master. I won't stay here much longer, so it's perfect for me to drive you. I can also familiarize myself with the way."
"Since that's the case, that's great. I'll call driver Xiao Wang, so he doesn't have to pick you up."
Since the child had said so, Li Minglan was naturally happy. She immediately took out her phone and made a call while speaking.
"Xiao Wang ah..."
"...Ah, yes, that's right, thank you for your trouble."
After a hurried explanation, Li Minglan put down her phone.
"Xiao Xi, I've made arrangements here. I'll have to trouble you shortly."
Qiu Xi shook her head, "No trouble~"
"I'm happy to!"
"Is there anything else you need help with? I can help look."
"Okay, you're all dressed cleanly. I don't need any help here. Didn't you see your master when you came in? He was just sitting there, not moving at all. There's really nothing else."
Qiu Xi thought for a moment and nodded, "Alright..."
When she first entered, her master was indeed doing nothing.
"Mm, wait for me to put it down again, and I'll be done soon."
"Mm, no rush, Grandma Li, take your time." Qiu Xi didn't rush her, letting her take her time.
"I know, it's just a small matter, it's nothing." Li Minglan smiled and started moving nimbly.
Qiu Xi watched for a while from behind. Seeing that there was nothing for her to do, she stood far behind and watched.
...
"Alright, Xiao Xi, let's get ready to go back."
After waiting for about ten minutes, Li Minglan finally finished tidying up and called out to her.
"Okay, Grandma Li." Qiu Xi nodded subconsciously.
Then, she didn't forget to greet Du Bin beside her, "Master, we're ready to go back."
"Mm, I heard." Du Bin nodded slowly.
Driving the two elders back, Qiu Xi realized that the place they lived now was not far from their original house.
However, it was much more expensive than theirs.
"Master, Grandma Li, should I stop here?"
Hearing Grandma Li's direction, Qiu Xi confirmed with them as they neared their destination.
"Yes, it's here. Xiao Xi, you can just stop in front, it's fine."
Li Minglan looked outside and then pointed out a direction for her.
"Okay, I got it."
After parking the car, Qiu Xi carried their things and followed them back.
"Here, Xiao Xi, have a seat first."
"It's so early, have you eaten breakfast?"
Qiu Xi nodded, "I had a little at home."
She had indeed eaten a little, just a little. She was planning to go out to eat with Hua Linglong and the others later.
"Alright, there's still some here. I'll heat it up for you. Eat a little before you go."
Since the child had plans, she wouldn't force her to stay, but she wanted her to have a good breakfast.
"Then... alright, I'll listen to Grandma Li." Qiu Xi nodded.
Grandma Li was busy, and Zheng Hong was indeed a little hungry, so she decided to eat.
"That's more like it!"
"Go wash up, I'll be ready in a moment."
"Okay~" Qiu Xi obeyed.
...
"Master, Grandma Li, I'll be going now. If you need anything, remember to call me immediately."
"Alright, I know." The two of them shook their heads.
This child, so young, yet she thought of so many things.
"Okay~"
With that, Qiu Xi went out on her own.
Today was the day she had arranged with Hua Linglong and Ni Xue. They hadn't met up for a long time, and since she had some time now, she planned to get together.
"Xiao Xi, you're a bit late~"
As soon as she arrived at the meeting place, before Qiu Xi could even greet them, the two of them spoke up.
"Where am I late!" Qiu Xi retorted, "At this time, isn't it just right~"
"It just took a little time to park the car."
Qiu Xi refused to admit to being late!
"Hehe~"
"Just pretend I was stuck in traffic, I'm not late, I'm just right~"
The two of them, "..."
"That's a good idea~"
"Then we'll punish you by making you spend more time with us today!"
Qiu Xi burst into happy laughter, "Okay!"
"These are small matters, no problem!"
"Then we'll reluctantly accept..."
"Let's go."
"Okay~ Let's go!"
...
The three of them, old friends, after wandering around for a while, headed for food as their first stop.
"Mmm~"
"This is the taste!"
"I've been thinking about this for a year!"
"I worked outside for two months during the summer vacation. Now that I'm finally back, I missed it so much~"
Hua Linglong's eyes lit up as she looked at the food that had just been served. She hadn't eaten it for a long time!
"Linglong, don't they have this outside too?" Ni Xue covered her eyes.
Qiu Xi also nodded, "There should be this in Chongxi City too..."
Hearing this, Hua Linglong immediately held up a finger and shook it left and right, "No, no, no!"
"This taste is different~"
"I only like to eat it at their place!"
"And you two don't know, since the second half of the year, I've been running around everywhere, busy with my graduation project..."
As soon as she finished speaking, she took another bite, closing her eyes contentedly.
The two of them, "..."
They really didn't know that...
Who isn't busy running around for graduation? This person in front of them is happily eating for the sake of this bite of food...
"But none of that matters!"
"Anyway, I've already eaten it~"
"Satisfied!"
"Hahahahaha~"
"There are still several more places later, let's wander around slowly~"
"...Okay."
Saying that, although the two of them were helpless, they were indeed eating happily.
They used to love eating it, and now they could eat it again. The taste was indeed good~
"It's just a pity... Tangtang isn't here..."
"Wait, I'll send her some photos right away!"
With that, she quickly tapped on her phone, not caring about editing her photos, and sent them directly to Tang Siran along with pictures of herself.
The two of them, "..."
On how to be a good best friend, it still has to be you, Hua Linglong!
"Hehe~"
"This way it's perfect!"
"I'll send one from each place later, I must make Tangtang as happy as I am!"
"Linglong, why don't you eat first..."
If this really happened, Tangtang wouldn't know whether she was happy or suffering...
"That's right, eat first, and then I'll have the energy to chat with Tangtang..."
"..."
I don't know if coming out today was the right decision...
Since it's like this, they can only make the best of it.
Thus, the three of them browsed and sent photos, while Tang Siran's phone kept buzzing incessantly.
...