Upon returning, and thinking about taking family members home the next day, Qiu Xi decided to pack her belongings early and prepare to go home today.
That evening, at the Qiu residence.
After dinner, during casual conversation—
"Dad, after you all go back, do you want to hire someone to look after things here?"
She couldn't come back every day, and it was a house full of elderly people, so Qiu Xi herself was worried.
Dad Qiu shook his head, "No need."
"Your grandparents didn't want anyone, I asked them a few days ago."
"However, your mother and I thought that instead of hiring someone to care for them, we'd hire a part-time cleaner to come and tidy up at scheduled times."
"For meals, the elderly can manage, but there might be times when they're busy. At that point, they can just discuss it with the part-time cleaner."
Although they weren't hiring a live-in nanny, Dad Qiu and Mom Qiu had considered everything in detail.
Coupled with the fact that the two children would also come back when they had time, it wasn't as concerning.
"Okay, then my little dove and I will come back more often when we have time."
Since her parents had said so, and there would be a part-time cleaner, Qiu Xi finally relaxed.
After all, she had been secretly giving the two elders the Peiyuan Pills whenever she had time, and they were recovering well.
"Mm."
Dad Qiu also nodded with relief, "If they want to go back later, I'll come and pick them up."
He knew his parents well; they still went out for trips from time to time in the past two years, so their health was actually quite robust.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, go rest. Get up early tomorrow."
"Okay~"
...
The next morning.
After getting ready early, Qiu Xi sent the four of them to the airport, then immediately returned to the villa.
"Grandpa, Grandma, I'm back."
"You're back, no need to call out."
"..."
Why did she suddenly feel a sense of being neglected?
"Grandpa, Grandma, what are you doing?"
"Nothing much, just preparing to take your Master Du out for some major victories!"
During her stay here, he had already become familiar with the old gentlemen in the chess and card room.
Coupled with the fact that he had been going out with Old Du and Old Nan and a few others frequently recently, he had to admit, life was quite comfortable.
"Is that so..."
"Then, the dishes I just prepared, should I cook them now, or tonight?"
Qiu Xi even subtly gestured with the groceries she had just bought.
Well... she was a little bit showing off.
Grandpa Qiu hesitated for a moment, "This..."
As he spoke, he recalled his granddaughter's cooking skills, "It's not like we can't eat and then go."
"Mm!"
"You cook first."
With that instruction, Grandpa Qiu turned and pulled Du Bin, starting to lecture, "Old Du, we'll delay a little longer then. We'll go after eating."
They usually ate over there before.
There were some small eateries managed by the property management downstairs in the entertainment room. Many people who went there to chat together would eat there from time to time.
However, most of them were old men; old ladies rarely went.
"Alright, today we'll properly taste little Xi's cooking again. It's been a while since we last ate."
"Little Xi, hurry up! We'll wait."
Qiu Xi, "..."
Ruthless robot...
"Okay, I'll try my best."
After speaking, she picked up her things and went into the kitchen.
After lunch, the two grandfathers went out, leaving only Qiu Xi and the two grandmothers.
With nothing to do, Qiu Xi took the two grandmothers out for a stroll.
...
In the evening.
Qiu Xi suddenly received a call from Pei Wen.
"Pei Wen?"
"Yes, Sister Xi!"
"..."
She was just a little confused.
How did these people manage to use such uniform forms of address?
Although very confused, Qiu Xi's expression remained indifferent, her tone also faint, "What is it?"
"I've come to bring good news!"
"I haven't failed my mission; I've already created the product."
Qiu Xi was stunned, a little surprised.
"So fast? Have you tested it?"
"Don't worry, I've gone through the entire process before daring to contact you."
"...Okay."
As expected of a professional, a talented graduate; Qiu Xi believed him.
Back then, when she took the relatively intact formula for research, it took her more than double this amount of time.
According to Uncle Shen, when this person first arrived, to adapt to the environment and out of consideration for the two elderly people, he had worked on the farm with the villagers for quite some time.
Who would have thought!
It hadn't been that long, and now he was sending her news.
"Pei Wen, you truly lived up to your own reputation."
"I never expected your speed."
Pei Wen smiled, "It's all because Sister Xi thinks highly of me and gave me such an opportunity."
"Alright!"
"Then I won't say more. Send me a sample, and I'll take a look. I'll get back to you later."
"Okay, I'll mail it to you first thing tomorrow morning."
"Whatever you say."
"Oh, there's one more thing I need to tell you."
After requesting the sample, Qiu Xi suddenly thought that since Pei Wen had finished so quickly, she hadn't even started yet, and time was a bit tight.
"Have you thought about when you plan to come here? So I can make arrangements in advance."
Pei Wen hesitated, "This..."
"Sister Xi, I don't plan to leave here for the time being."
Qiu Xi was confused, "Hm? Why?"
"Are you still worried about your previous matters? Can't let go?"
Besides this, Qiu Xi genuinely couldn't think of any other reason.
"Sister Xi, I don't want to lie to you. This is indeed a factor."
"But I've somewhat come to terms with it. Since I'm following you, I'll do my best. Therefore, in the coming time, I still want to do more research here and see if there are any other breakthroughs."
This was something Pei Wen had been thinking about since he finished the formula.
Coming here before was indeed out of necessity, but now he was also sincerely grateful to Qiu Xi, so he planned to put in more effort and achieve something himself, considering it as his token of gratitude.
At the same time, he could also spend more time here with his parents and let them recuperate properly.
"..."
Qiu Xi hadn't expected this either.
"Since you've made up your mind, I won't say anything more. You can continue to stay there."
"I'll discuss other matters with Uncle Shen on my end."
"You don't need to worry about this, Sister Xi. I promised to help Boss Shen with work during my free time, so he has already agreed to this."
"..."
What a considerate subordinate...
"Alright, since the equipment there is comprehensive, you can stay there for now."
As soon as she said this.
Qiu Xi began to lament again.
She lacked everything, and it truly couldn't be fully equipped in a short time.
It seemed that after the preliminary round of the Century Cup, she had to hurry.
Otherwise, by the time people came knocking on her door, she would still be clueless.
If she started tackling it then, she wouldn't even know where to begin.
"Mm!"
"Then I'll be bothering you, Sister Xi. I'll mail you the items tomorrow."
"Okay, then that's it for now. I'll be waiting for your package."
"Okay, goodbye, Sister Xi."
After speaking, the two of them ended the call.