The evening.
After dinner, Qiu Xi and the others didn't want to go back to their rooms so early, so they stayed downstairs chatting with the elders.
At first, they talked about some trivial matters, and then the conversation shifted to the upcoming New Year's Day trip.
"Xiao Xi, I heard from Old Ding that you guys are going out for New Year's Day?"
This was what Du Bin heard Old Ding nagging him about on the phone this afternoon.
Judging by his tone, it seemed the old man was angered by this girl.
Qiu Xi hadn't expected that Teacher Ding's words would spread so quickly.
In just half a day, her master at home already knew.
"Master, we are planning to go out for New Year's Day. Would you like to come with us?"
Thinking that her master and Grandma Li were getting on in years and were tired from being with her, it would be a good thing to take them out to have some fun if possible.
With this thought, Qiu Xi looked at the other three younger sisters beside her.
If it didn't work out, the three of them would have to wait for another time.
However, the three of them clearly had no other thoughts and were happily preparing to invite the elders to join their group.
"Yes, Grandma Li, why don't you just come with us? It won't take too long, only about three to five days round trip. Think of it as going out for a change of scenery."
Song Daiyao was very pleased with this idea.
Of course, Qiu Xi also remembered her grandparents, "And Grandpa and Grandma, you should come too. Xiao Xi will take you out for a tour."
She had only asked tentatively, but since her sisters had no objections, Qiu Xi's desire to take the elders out grew even stronger.
Upon hearing her granddaughter's words, Grandpa Qiu and Grandma Qiu felt a little tempted.
When they had nothing to do, they often thought about going out. In the past two years at home, they often found their old friends and went out together.
However, the two of them also worried, "Xiao Xi, you young people, wouldn't it be a burden if Grandma and I tagged along?"
"Why don't we not go? We can go together after you come back."
As soon as she heard her grandmother's concern, Qiu Xi became unhappy.
"Grandma!"
She took her grandmother's arm, "I don't think so, I'll be happy if you come with me!"
"This..."
Grandma Qiu, who was a little hesitant, looked at her husband beside her, "Old man, what do you think?"
Grandpa Qiu naturally understood his wife's thoughts, and he himself actually had some ideas.
"Fang, why don't we go together?"
As soon as Qiu Xi heard this, she felt hopeful!
So, before her grandparents could say anything more, Qiu Xi spoke first.
"Right! That's it!"
"Grandpa and Grandma, don't hesitate, just come with us."
"And Master and Grandma Li, let's all go together, as if a family is going on a trip."
Saying this, Qiu Xi blinked her big eyes and looked at Du Bin beside her, "How about it, Master?"
Seeing Li Minglan nodding beside her, Du Bin said, "..."
What else could he say?
In the end, he also nodded.
However, thinking that he would be with a few young girls and that he might be disrupting their travel plans, Du Bin thought for a moment and began to state his plan.
"Xiao Xi, we are all getting old and can't keep up with you young people. Why don't I call your Grandpa Nan and Teacher Ding, and then ask Young Nan and Xiao Ge to accompany us?"
"We'll go together. You guys can do your own thing, and we old folks will do ours. Is that okay?"
"This..."
Qiu Xi was a little worried and hesitated.
"Xiao Xi, I think your master is right. Why don't we just do it this way?"
Grandma Li, who had been thinking that she would just inconvenience the young people, immediately nodded when she heard this.
This way, both sides would be happy.
At their age, although they liked to have the company of children, when they went out to play, the old folks also liked to see things for themselves.
Hearing her grandfather say this, even the two grandmothers beside them nodded. Qiu Xi didn't hesitate for long and agreed.
As long as they paid more attention on the way, everything would be fine.
Moreover, after being taken care of for several years, Grandpa and Grandma's health was quite good, so she could be more at ease.
"Okay, I'll tell Nan Hua when I get back to my room later."
"As for Teacher Ding, I'll go to the school tomorrow to take care of it."
Hearing Qiu Xi say this, Du Bin was displeased.
"Xiao Xi, you don't need to worry about this!"
"Master can handle it by himself in a moment. You guys just continue to discuss your plans."
This was a hard-earned opportunity, and he couldn't let it pass by in vain.
Hmph ╯^╰
This time, he must make these two guys envious, jealous, and grateful!
Look at his little disciple, she's doing exactly what he had in mind~
As for Qiu Xi, looking at her master, who was suddenly a little inexplicably pleased, she was a bit confused.
After watching for a while, she nodded, "Oh..."
"Xiao Xi, don't mind your master!"
Li Minglan looked at the somewhat dazed child, half-amused and half-annoyed, "This old man, despite his age, is still so showy!"
Hearing Grandma Li's words, Qiu Xi seemed to understand.
Her master was... going to show off?
Qiu Xi, realizing this, also felt like laughing.
"Master, then you can tell Grandpa Nan and Teacher Ding yourself. Just let me know the result when you're done."
Du Bin waved his hand quickly, "Got it, got it."
"The old man is busy, don't disturb him."
Saying this, he picked up his phone and prepared to make a call.
Qiu Xi smiled and nodded.
Turning back to look at the three stunned little faces, Qiu Xi suddenly felt worried for her master.
"Daiyao, don't just stare. We'll chat with Grandma and the others for a bit longer, and then we'll head back to our rooms."
There was no other way, she had to secretly protect her master.
Song Daiyao and the other two snapped back to attention. Without saying a word, they nodded.
Then they continued to chat with the two grandmothers beside them.
This was something they hadn't expected!
Xiao Xi's master was... quite cute!
They had initially thought that an elder with such knowledge and status would have a stern temper, but they didn't expect...
With this thought, the three of them, while chatting, had their minds drawn away again.
If you ask why, it was all because of Grandpa Du beside them.