"Xiao Xi, come down for a bit."
I was engrossed in my computer, the mouse clicking and the keyboard clattering.
Just as I was deep in concentration, my mom's booming Northeast accent called out to me.
"......"
There was no choice. Qiu Xi had to stop what she was doing and go downstairs.
"Mom, what's up?"
"Nothing big, I just want you to buy some books for me."
Ever since Qiu Mom decided to learn, she'd been buying a lot of books for the house.
"Okay, anything else?"
If it were just about buying books, she probably wouldn't have made such a fuss.
"Mm, your cousin is coming back in a couple of days. Your aunt wants you to pick him up."
"Alright, got it."
Qiu Xi agreed immediately without asking why.
Besides, even if she asked, her mom wouldn't be able to explain clearly. It was better to ask her cousin directly later.
"Then, if there's nothing else, I'm going back up?"
I was still a ways off from succeeding, I had to hurry.
"Go ahead, you're dismissed."
"Alright~"
Before Qiu Mom's words had even fallen, she had already disappeared at the top of the stairs, wearing her slippers.
......
"Sis, Xiao Hu is here again!"
"Hold him off for a bit, I'll be right there!"
This kid, Xiao Hu, ever since that day he visited, he’d been coming over more often than his own mom. And every time he came, he'd stick to Qiu Xi.
Sometimes when Qiu Xi was busy, she had no choice but to ask Qiu Ge to cover for her.
And here he was, at the door again. wap.kanshu伍.net
"Sister Xiao Xi~"
"......"
Alright... she should have known this mischievous kid couldn't be stopped by the bookworm Qiu Ge.
"Xiao Hu! Didn't we agree you'd be good?"
"Mm-hmm."
The child who had been making a fuss outside, became obedient as soon as he entered. His big, watery eyes looked up, and he nodded his head as if pounding garlic.
"Xiao Hu, look around here~"
"Okay! Then be good, and I'll give you candy later."
"Okay~"
Sister Xiao Xi's candy tasted even better than the candy Mom bought. It was super, incredibly delicious, the best.
If Qiu Xi knew this, she'd probably say, "It doesn't taste good?" Then she'd be at a huge loss. This was something she'd exchanged with points from the system shop, all for this little rascal.
After that, the two, one big and one small, stayed quietly. The only sounds in the room were the mouse and keyboard, with a few mischievous words from the child occasionally popping out.
"Alright, Xiao Hu, let's go."
"Candy~"
"Okay, here you go."
"Let's go, I'll take you out to play."
"Mm-hmm."
"Mom, is Aunt Zhang here yet?"
"Not yet, what's wrong?"
Qiu Mom, who was engrossed in sketching after her self-study, didn't have time to think about why her daughter was asking.
"It's just that Xiao Hu came over again."
"Then just keep him company."
"......"
For a moment, Qiu Xi was speechless. She could only take Xiao Hu downstairs to watch her mom sketch.
But as she watched, Qiu Xi became mesmerized.
Her mom actually had a foundation, and her drawing was quite good. Looking at the sketches, she was quite looking forward to the finished product.
"Mom, how about finding you a model?"
As she watched, an idea suddenly popped into Qiu Xi's mind.
"Hm? What do you want to say?"
"Just find a model to spark some inspiration~"
"This is children's wear, where are you going to find a model for me?"
"Heh heh~ Isn't there a ready-made one right here!"
"You mean... Xiao Hu?"
"Yes, isn't he perfect! Don't let this kid fool you, he's usually as mischievous as the Monkey King, but I'm here!"
"Mm..."
When Qiu Mom heard her daughter say this, she really took a close look at Xiao Hu.
Aside from being a little mischievous, the child was truly top-notch in appearance, cute and handsome.
Just looking at those grape-like big eyes, when he looked at you obediently, it was truly irresistible!
"Mom, what do you think?"
"Sure! But you have to promise to keep him in line."
"No problem! As long as I'm here, it's fine. Other times, Aunt Zhang is here, you can ask her to join too."
Anyway, she had plenty of candy now. This candy was considered cheap in the system shop.
Later, when she went to school, she could leave some candy for her mom and Aunt Zhang.
"Okay, then I'll mention it to Aunt Zhang the other day."
"Mm-hmm!"
Great, the job of watching the kid was much easier.
......
Jinhai City Airport -
"Brother, you're finally back!"
"Xiao Xi, why are you picking me up?"
When Xu Xuanming came out, he was surprised to see his younger cousin.
"What? Don't you like me picking you up?"
"Not at all."
"That's good. It's been a while since we last saw each other, so let me take you to my place. Xiao Ge has been mentioning you constantly, saying you're coming back."
"Okay!"
"Then let's head home!"
They chatted for a bit on the way, feeling bored.
"Brother, what are you planning to do when you come back?"
"You guys already know?"
"Otherwise?"
"Alright! Then I suppose I've embarrassed myself."
"Brother, come on! I know you, stop pretending."
Raising the corner of his eye, his thin lips curved into a smile. Xu Xuanming chuckled, "Heh~ Xiao Xi still remembers?"
"Sesame paste filled tangyuan, a lasting impression, alright!"
"Then why are you still asking me questions like this?"
"It's my aunt."
The fact that she was asked to pick him up so soon made the meaning obvious.
"Alright! I plan to start a business with a few brothers this time when I return."
He majored in computer science and had ideas while in school. He originally thought he could join a company and show off his skills, but fate loved to play tricks.
But it was also good, he liked challenges.
"Great, as long as you have an idea."
"When we get back, you can tell my mom and your aunt."
"Okay! Can we go now?"
This turtle pace, if you didn't know better, you'd think a snail was driving!
"Alright, boss!"
"You little rascal~"
After clarifying, it took only ten to twenty minutes for the car to pull up to the Qiu family's doorstep.
"Brother, let's go in."
"Mm!"
"Mom, we're back~"
"Come, come, Xuan Ming, hurry over!"
"......"
Seeing her mom completely ignore her and drag her cousin away, Qiu Xi started to wonder if she wasn't her own daughter!
However, looking at the person surrounded by several adults, Qiu Xi instantly lost her envy. It was more important for her to escape the scene quickly.
"Xiao Xi!"
At the top of the stairs, Qiu Xi shrunk her head and whispered.
"Brother, what's up?"
"If there's nothing else, I'll head up first. I still have some unfinished business. We'll chat later!"
Speaking at triple speed, the figure disappeared from the top of the stairs.
"......"
Alright, she ran faster than a rabbit!