"Xixi, what are we going to buy?"
Nan Hua, who was visiting a wet market for the first time, asked Qiu Xi as he followed her.
"Is there anything you want to eat?"
"Anything is fine for me, Xixi. Your cooking is definitely not bad."
Having tasted it many times at school, Nan Hua had no objections.
After all, his little lady's cooking was beyond reproach.
"Since you say so, then follow me."
"I'll show you the beautiful scenery of this market."
With that, she took Nan Hua's hand and led him through the stalls.
The two of them bustled about the market, and the sounds of hawking and bargaining could be heard from time to time.
The lively atmosphere of the bustling city, it was truly abundant!
"Alright, this should be enough."
After browsing for more than half an hour, they finally bought all the vegetables.
Nan Hua nodded, "Mm."
Indeed, with only four people, they didn't need that much.
"Then let's go buy some drinks, and we'll be all set."
Thinking about the menu for later, it would be better with some drinks.
Looking at Qiu Xi, who was thinking seriously, Nan Hua smiled dotingly, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
Anyway, besides spending more time with Xixi, he was just a tool for errands.
Yep! He was self-aware indeed!
"Then stop standing there like an idiot, let's go."
"Okay."
...
Nan Hua originally wanted to stay outside longer, but in the end, because they had too many things in their hands and they didn't drive, they had to go back.
"Grandma Li, you and Master just sit outside today and wait for the food."
Seeing Grandma Li insisting on coming in to help her, Qiu Xi pushed her out.
"Then, with all these things you have, why not let Ah Hua give you a hand?"
Qiu Xi had no choice, "Alright, let Nan Hua do it."
Instead of letting Grandma Li help her, it was better to have someone else wash the vegetables for her.
"Alright then, the two of us old folks will wait outside."
Seeing that she really couldn't get involved, Li Minglan smiled and walked out.
With two young people in the house, the feeling was indeed different!
"Old Du, let me tell you..."
As soon as she went out, she grabbed Du Bin and started praising him.
"Mm... yes..."
Du Bin looked at his old wife, nodding continuously as he listened.
In previous years, Nan Hua, this kid, didn't talk much.
This year, with a new young disciple, it was truly different.
In the kitchen—
"Alright, since you're already in, help me wash the vegetables."
Qiu Xi smiled gleefully, looking at Nan Hua, who was standing in the kitchen, unsure of what to do.
"..."
Nan Hua shook his head helplessly and could only let her laugh.
"Hmm, this one like this... yes... done..."
This was the first time doing this kind of work, it was truly...
Qiu Xi looked at the leaves washed with such obsessive-compulsive behavior. Well... it could be said to be exceptionally beautiful.
It was just that it seemed to be missing a bit of... soul.
"Alright, well done."
However, she still had to praise him.
"My vegetables are also ready. Go out and wait with Master and the others. We can eat soon."
"Mm."
Knowing that he couldn't help anymore by staying, it was better to go out and wait.
...
As soon as Nan Hua sat down after coming out, Du Bin spoke.
"Boy Hua, does your grandpa know about you and Xiao Xi?"
Since Xiao Xi wasn't here, he had to clarify this matter.
Thinking of his grandpa, who couldn't wait to send him away the other day, Nan Hua felt a mix of amusement and exasperation. "Grandpa Du, please don't worry, Grandpa can't wait to meet her."
"Indeed, that stubborn old mule probably can't wait for you to give him a great-grandchild."
Thinking about it, Du Bin found it amusing.
Although he hadn't seen that stubborn mule for a while, he probably would never change his ways.
"As expected, Grandpa Du knows me best."
"Hahahahaha~"
"That's good, with that old fellow around, your parents probably won't have any issues either."
These two were completely suppressed by that old man.
"That's true, but Grandpa Du, don't worry, my parents aren't that kind of people."
They were old but still young at heart.
He believed they would get along well with Xixi.
"That's right."
"Then I'm relieved!"
"Mm."
"But, Grandpa Du, Grandpa asked me to ask you, are you still not planning to go over this year?"
He asked this question every year. Although he knew the answer would be the same, he was already used to it.
"My Grandma Li and I will consider it."
"Mm... Huh?"
He had expected the same answer, but Grandpa Du's words stunned Nan Hua.
After all, this answer had never changed since he was a child, accompanying his grandpa, to growing up and coming himself.
"Grandpa Du, did you just say consider?"
"What, at such a young age, is your memory failing you?"
"No, I'm just happy for Grandpa."
"It's not for him!"
Although there was a little bit of that.
But it was more for his young disciple. It was just the beginning, and it would be difficult to teach from such a distance.
So, he thought, why not just go over together and come back during the holidays.
Yep! He would find time to discuss it with his wife. If possible, they would try it out together, and if not, they would come back.
"Alright~ Dinner is ready."
All three of them were lost in thought when they heard Qiu Xi's voice.
"Coming."
"Grandpa Du, Grandma Li, let's eat first."
"Mm, let's go."
"Come on, Master, everyone, try it."
Speaking of which, this was the first time she had properly cooked for the two elders.
Before, she would always bring soup from home, and by the time class ended, Grandma Li would have already prepared it.
So, she never had a chance to show off her skills.
"Mm, delicious!"
"It's alright..."
"You old man are so picky!"
"Isn't this giving the child room for improvement!"
"Pfft~"
"..."
The delicious meal passed by with laughter and teasing.
What followed was the trouble for Qiu Xi and Nan Hua.