"Xiao Xi, you've finally arrived. Auntie has been waiting for you."
"After we finish eating, let's go out for a stroll, okay?"
Chu Sheng held the young girl's hand, her words flowing non-stop, saying a great deal.
Qiu Xi sat to the side, continuously responding with "mm-hmm" and occasionally nodding.
"Cough cough..."
Sitting opposite them, watching her daughter-in-law get more and more engrossed, there was nothing she could do but occasionally make a sound.
After talking for a while, Chu Sheng noticed this and found it rather amusing.
Then she took Qiu Xi's small hand, "Mm, we'll come back early, and you can accompany Grandpa for a game of chess in the afternoon."
Qiu Xi didn't seem unhappy about this. In fact, the Nan family treated her very well.
"Okay, I have time today anyway."
"Good, good, good~"
"..."
Nan Hua watched his girlfriend being pulled away once again.
Although he was displeased, he was also helpless.
He had anticipated something like this before they returned.
"Gurgle~ Gurgle~"
As soon as the sound arose, Qiu Xi glanced uncomfortably at the person in front of her.
"Aunt Chu..."
Her stomach was acting up, and she couldn't help it...
Seeing this, Chu Sheng felt she hadn't considered things thoroughly.
"It is a bit late. We should go eat. It's all Auntie's fault for chatting with you for so long."
"No, it's not..."
Qiu Xi wanted to explain, but Chu Sheng didn't stop talking. She turned and called out to Nan Hua.
"Hua Hua, go quickly and see if Auntie's lunch is ready. We'll eat lunch first."
"...Okay."
All he needed to do now was to be available whenever called...
...
Evening, in the room.
After spending the afternoon out with Auntie Chu and then playing chess with Grandpa Nan for half the afternoon, Qiu Xi, upon returning to her room, wished she could just lie down on the bed.
Although the day had been quite enjoyable, it couldn't be denied that it was also quite tiring.
Just as Qiu Xi was preparing to take a hot bath and go to bed, someone arrived.
"Knock knock knock!"
Qiu Xi went to open the door.
"A Hua? Why are you here so late at night?"
It wasn't that Xiao Xi was unromantic, but her exhausted body made her less inclined to think about such things.
"Xi Xi..."
Nan Hua, who had intended to be clingy tonight after not seeing her all day, felt a little wronged upon hearing her voice.
"Come in first..."
Qiu Xi peeked outside. Seeing no one around, she quickly pulled him in.
She didn't want to be seen later with them by the door, one inside and one outside... flirting.
"Bang"
"Mmm~"
As soon as the door closed, Qiu Xi was pressed against it by the person in front of her.
With one hand on the door and the other caressing the girl's lips, Nan Hua, his previous wronged look gone, his thin lips curved into a slightly dangerous smile.
"Xi Xi~"
He murmured, then lowered his head and kissed her.
The familiar scent was intoxicating.
Her back of the head was held, forced to tilt her head up.
"Mmm~~~"
Her slightly narrowed eyes instantly surrendered.
After a long moment, the kiss ended.
Looking at the person gone soft in his arms, Nan Hua couldn't help but laugh.
"Heh~"
"Xi Xi is still the same, so cute~"
"You!"
Seeing the man laughing happily, Qiu Xi couldn't help but push him away.
However, she hadn't stabilized herself and swayed a little, while the person in front of her hadn't moved an inch.
"..."
A blush spread across her face.
She felt a little embarrassed...
But... it didn't stop her from fighting back.
"You! Why are you standing so still when there's nothing going on!"
He chuckled from above, "My fault."
"I'll be more careful next time~"
"..."
Unmoved by any tactic, her push was like a cotton punch... ineffective.
"I'm not talking to you anymore. If there's nothing else, I'm going to wash up."
Saying this, Qiu Xi intended to break free and walk towards the dressing table.
"Wait a moment~"
Nan Hua smiled and reached out to stop her, "There is something."
"Hmm?"
"We're going to see Grandma and Grandpa tomorrow, so let's leave early."
Qiu Xi, "..."
Isn't this just a matter of sending a message with a few taps?
The slight annoyance from earlier hadn't subsided, and Qiu Xi looked at him, her mind naturally conjuring unpleasant thoughts.
"Hmm? What's wrong?"
Seeing the girl's expression... like she was looking at an idiot, Nan Hua lowered his head and leaned closer.
Feeling the breath on her nose, Qiu Xi quickly moved a step to the side.
"Okay, okay, I got it!"
Her voice was fast, as if afraid he would do it again.
"..."
Nan Hua helplessly lowered his hand, which was about to reach out, and put it back into his pocket. He looked at the person about two steps away, "Alright then, you should rest early. I'll be going back."
"Mm-hmm!"
Hurry up and leave!
"Then... goodnight~"
"Goodnight~"
After Nan Hua left, Qiu Xi locked the door and prepared to sleep early.
Meanwhile, Nan Hua, who had just walked out, saw Ms. Chu standing at the end of the corridor a few steps away.
"Mom, why aren't you asleep yet?"
At this time, shouldn't she have finished her face mask and gone to bed?
"..."
"If I were asleep, I wouldn't be seeing you and your son doing this in the middle of the night!"
"???"
"No, Mom, what did I do?"
"You're still asking me!"
Chu Sheng walked up, her tone fierce, but her voice was kept very low.
"Going into a young lady's room in the middle of the night..."
"..."
A dark line appeared on Nan Hua's forehead, and he was utterly speechless.
"Mom! Can you stop watching so many of your precious TV dramas..."
"I had something to discuss with Xi Xi, I didn't do anything."
Chu Sheng stared at her son suspiciously for a few moments.
"Really?"
Nan Hua spread his hands, "What else?"
"...Alright."
"Quite useless..."
Saying this, Chu Sheng took her things and turned to leave, without even looking at Nan Hua's expression.
"..."
Ms. Chu is really... it seems she's too idle...
It's all his dad's fault for not being more helpful!
Although he thought this, he could do nothing about it.
He looked at the empty corridor for a moment and could only helplessly return to his room.
Because of this, Nan Hua got up early the next day. After asking the auntie to prepare breakfast, he waited in the living room downstairs.
Finally, when Qiu Xi came down, they quickly ate breakfast, informed the housekeeper, and left the Nan family.