From the Song family's residence, Qiu Xi immediately called her younger brother.
Upon seeing the incoming call, Qiu Ge swiped to answer, "Sis, what a surprise you're calling me!"
Yesterday, he had told his grandparents that he had club activities at school today and wouldn't be returning this week. His grandparents had lamented for quite a while, saying their granddaughter was also busy lately. So, receiving a call now, he found it rather strange.
"Mm? Has Grandma not called you yet?" Qiu Xi remembered her grandmother mentioning it before she left.
Qiu Ge replied a little confused, "No, did something happen?"
"No."
"I'll be at the school entrance shortly. Grandma asked me to bring you soup, so remember to come out and get it."
"Is that so..."
"Okay, I'll wait for you at the main gate then."
"Mhm, about 20 minutes, and I'll be there."
"Alright, I've got it."
...
"Sis, why didn't you refuse to bring such a big thermos?" Qiu Ge was stunned when his sister brought out the thermos. These were the largest ones they had at home. Was his grandma worried he wouldn't eat enough at school, or what?
Qiu Xi extended her hands, "Quick, take it."
"Oh..." Qiu Ge quickly reached out and took it.
Qiu Xi let go and continued, "You think I didn't say anything? Don't you think about Grandma's personality? She made this soup and then, with a concerned look, said you've lost weight... What else could I do?"
Qiu Ge... He could already imagine it.
Qiu Xi didn't bother thinking about what her silly brother was thinking and continued, "Remember to drink it. If you can't finish it, share it with your roommates, don't waste it."
"Got it."
"Mhm, are you short on money recently? Should I earn a bit more for you?"
Qiu Ge shook his head, "No, it's just that Mom and Dad keep nagging me..."
Qiu Xi... "That's good, keep it up~" If their parents weren't nagging her brother, they would be nagging her. Thinking this, Qiu Xi decided to transfer a little money to her brother later before she left, letting him accept it for now.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll head back to school. Call me if anything comes up."
"Okay."
Watching the car drive towards the opposite school gate, Qiu Ge also carried his things back to the dormitory.
"Qiu Ge, didn't you go to see our sister? What are you carrying?" As soon as he entered, he was met by three pairs of eyes.
Qiu Ge glanced over, "What do you mean 'our' sister? That's *my* sister!"
...
"We're all brothers!"
"Get lost!" That effeminate voice sent shivers down his spine.
"Fu Xiaowei!"
"Put down my thermos!" By the time he turned around, the thermos was already in someone else's hand.
"Little Qiu Zi, I've told you many times, my name is Fu Wei, not Fu Xiaowei!" Saying this, Fu Wei still put down the thermos.
"Our sister is really thoughtful~"
... Destroy it all!!! These three irresponsible guys!!!
When Qiu Xi took the thermos back, she said something rather mischievously.
"Oh well~ What a shame, my sister said to share it. Looks like I'll have to eat it all myself now."
!!!
"Brother Qiu!"
"You're the big boss!"
"Brother!"
... What brother! I'm your dad!!! Honestly!
"Alright, since you're all being so good, get me a bowl!"
"Right away~" The three placed the bowls and stood there, grinning. Let you have it for now. Once we get our hands on it, we'll teach you what it means to be the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!
"Okay, eat up~" Grandma's stew was indeed different. Compared to outside, it was incredibly good.
"Mhm~"
"Delicious!"
"Little Qiu Zi, our grandma's soup is really good~" Fu Wei, having finished, sat there and started again.
... Revenge is a dish best served cold! I'll deal with you in class the day after tomorrow! You still want me to take the blame for you? Impossible!
At this moment, Fu Wei and the other two hadn't realized that on Monday, as soon as class started, they would be glared at by the teacher, and the culprit was the teacher's favorite student sitting right beside them! This move perfectly illustrated that the cicada you thought you were targeting might actually be prey disguised as a hunter. Of course, these were all things for the next day...
... Meanwhile, in Qiu Xi's dormitory, a similar situation unfolded. However, the atmosphere seemed much more harmonious than the other side.
"Xiao Xi, what are you holding?"
Qiu Xi, panting heavily, said, "Quick, help me carry this first." After climbing three flights of stairs, she was carrying not only a thermos but also fruits from Aunt Mo, and was quite exhausted.
As soon as Qiu Xi spoke, Song Daiyao and Shen Yan immediately stepped forward and took the items. Qiu Xi could finally relax. Shaking her hands, she continued, "This thermos has soup my grandma stewed. She was afraid I'd lose weight from not eating, so she asked me to bring it to share with you all."
"And that, is the fruit your mother asked me to bring. Honestly, they don't take no for an answer." Song Daiyao furrowed her brows, knowing her mother's personality well; this was something she would do.
"That's good, then we won't need to buy fruits for the next couple of days." Their dormitory was a major consumer of fruits; the owner of their usual fruit store knew them well.
Qiu Xi nodded, "Indeed, and these fruits are much better than the ones at school." One reason she brought these fruits, besides not being able to refuse easily, was that her roommates really bought fruits in various forms every day.
"Alright, put the fruits on the shelf. Let's drink the soup first, and save some for Xiao Feifei when she gets back."
"Mhm." While chatting with the two, Qiu Xi didn't forget to mention transferring money to her little brother. Taking out her phone, with a tap of her small hand, a small sum of money was transferred.