The car drove for nearly half an hour before finally turning into the residential area.
"Are we here?"
Seeing the car stop at the entrance of a large mansion, Qiu Xi asked.
Nan Hua nodded, "Yes, we're here."
"I have other things to do, so I won't go in with you."
It was a family reunion, and there was also the part where he would meet the parents. It wasn't appropriate for him to go in.
Although the two families were on good terms, he was going alone without bringing anything, so he felt embarrassed to go in.
Nan Hua, holding the items, replied, "Alright, bring them to my house for dinner tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll bring my parents tomorrow."
Zhao Huasheng also agreed and then drove away.
"Old man, this place hasn't changed..."
It had been many years, and returning here wasn't as unfamiliar as he had imagined.
"Mhm."
Du Bin also looked around, nodding with some emotion.
"Grandpa Du, let's go inside first."
"Mhm."
Seeing Nan Hua walk ahead and Qiu Xi following the two elders, she still felt a bit nervous.
It was her first time, and she was still tense!
Li Minglan felt the hand in her wrist tighten and reached out to pat it.
"Little Xi, it's okay. Your teacher and I will cover for you!"
"Grandma Li..."
"Alright, let's go in together."
Nodding gently, "Mhm."
As soon as the door opened, someone came to greet them.
"Young master, you're finally here. The old master and the others have been waiting for a long time."
"Yes, we're coming in now."
Saying that, he handed over the luggage, turned to hold Qiu Xi's hand, and led the two elders inside.
"Grandpa, we're back."
"Dad, Mom."
As soon as they entered, they saw three people in the hall. His parents were seated.
Grandpa, however, was quite energetic, walking three steps and stopping one, with his head bowed.
"Old fellow! You're finally willing to come back!"
Upon hearing the voice, Nan Shan looked up and saw his old friend whom he hadn't seen in years. He walked over, about to have a "reunion."
Seeing his grandfather, who didn't even glance at him, Nan Hua felt a little helpless.
His parents, however, nodded and responded with an "Mm."
But the next second, his mother's eyes lit up.
Chu Sheng stared at the young girl next to her son, feeling a bit excited.
This fair and tender child, who looked like a doll, wasn't it the little daughter she had always longed for!
"Cough cough!"
Seeing his wife like this, Nan Hao knew exactly what was going on!
So he quickly coughed, trying to get his wife to avert her gaze, lest she scare the girl.
Meanwhile, Qiu Xi was dumbfounded.
The old man who was happily chatting with her master was the person she had thought was faking an accident a long time ago!
She had even told Nan Hua about it after returning!
Could there be such a coincidence in the world!
"What? Little girl, you don't remember me?"
While talking to Du Bin, Nan Shan saw the little girl staring at him blankly and smiled heartily.
"I remember, I'm just a little... surprised."
"Mhm?"
"Grandpa, when did you two meet?"
"Dad! You went to see your granddaughter-in-law and didn't even tell me and Brother Hao!"
Suddenly, not only Nan Hao and Chu Sheng, but even Nan Hua was a little confused.
He didn't know about this!
"Relying on you? When would I get to see her then!"
"..."
Qiu Xi, who had been a bit nervous, suddenly felt much more relaxed seeing this scene.
So she seized the opportunity to introduce herself, "Grandpa Nan, Uncle, Aunt, hello, I'm Qiu Xi, Nan Hua's girlfriend."
"Good, good, good~"
"Little girl, I'm telling you, if this brat bullies you, you come find Grandpa!"
"Grandpa will beat him back for you!"
"Pfft~"
"Okay~"
Qiu Xi looked at Grandpa Nan, and indeed, he was a bit like Nan Hua, an old rascal.
However! The old man was very cute!
"Little Xi, how can this girl be so beautiful!"
On the other hand, Nan Hao just nodded gently.
Chu Sheng, however, was a bit excited and went up to the girl to touch her.
Then Qiu Xi looked at the people in front of her, then at Nan Hua, feeling a little at a loss.
Nan Hua also found it both funny and exasperating.
Since childhood, Madam Chu had wished she was a little girl. She hadn't expected that even at his age, this wish hadn't faded.
And now she was molesting his little girlfriend!
"Mom, restrain yourself, don't scare her!"
There was nothing he could do, Nan Hua was worried, so he finally spoke.
"Oh! I forgot!"
"Little Xi, you weren't scared, were you?"
This wasn't his rough son!
She had to restrain herself, or she'd scare her away!
"Auntie, it's okay."
It was just a bit sudden, and she hadn't reacted yet.
"That's good."
Just as Chu Sheng breathed a sigh of relief, Li Minglan spoke from the side.
"Little Chu, you're all grown up, why are you still like this."
"Auntie Li! You know me!"
"Alright, everyone come and sit down, why are you standing!"
"Wait a moment."
After being in the house for so long and getting delayed, Qiu Xi finally remembered that she hadn't given the gifts yet!
So she pulled Nan Hua and asked him to help her take out the things.
"Grandpa Nan, this is for you."
"And for Uncle and Aunt."
Qiu Xi immediately handed over the things she had prepared and the ones Nan Hua had just given her.
Thinking that some of the items were obtained through the system, she also explained.
"Little Xi, how come I, your master, don't know you have treasures?"
Seeing the tea and chess manuals, Du Bin also joined in the fun.
After all, he had only found out that his little apprentice could play chess on the plane.
Nan Shan was delighted when he heard that, "Just be envious!"
His granddaughter-in-law hadn't even entered the house yet, and this old man had already stolen her away. He was still upset about it.
"Only you stubborn mule have temper!"
"Hmph!"
"It's good, you have to play a few more games of chess with me later!"
"Sure! I just don't know if your chess skills have improved after all these years."
This tone of doubt immediately ignited the old man's competitive spirit, "Then don't worry! I guarantee I'll defeat you completely!"
"I'll wait!"
"Let's go! What are you waiting for, let's go now!"
No matter what frustration he had to endure, he couldn't endure this one!
"..."
Seeing the two old men leave as soon as they said it, everyone except Qiu Xi was used to it.
Of course, Qiu Xi could understand, after all, they hadn't seen each other for many years.
"Auntie Li, you must be tired from the car ride. Let me take you to rest first."
"Let Old Chen take me. You just stay with the two young people."
"Mhm, that's fine too."
Old Chen, who had been watching from the side, thought his job had finally come.
"Okay, I'll take Mrs. Li upstairs."
After saying that, he led her to the prepared guest room.
"Alright then, you two father and son have a good chat. I'll take Little Xi for a walk."
Before the father and son could even react, Chu Sheng had already taken her away.