C108 (1/2)

The next day.

Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, a family reunion day. Many disciples took leave to go home, but the Li Huo Sect appeared desolate and cold.

Early in the morning, Qin Shi had made an appointment with Xu Qiao'er last night. He wanted to return to the Qin family to take a look, so he woke up early.

After getting up, he cleaned himself up simply and walked out of the room. The moment he walked out of the room, Xu Qiao'er was already waiting for him in the garden. Sitting in the pavilion, Xu Qiao'er's beautiful appearance was like a budding ice lotus that overshadowed all the flowers blooming in the garden.

Qin Shi smacked his lips and froze on the spot.

When Xu Qiao'er saw Qin Shi in the pavilion, she rolled her eyes. ”What are you looking at?”

”Looking at beauties.” After regaining his senses, Qin Shi tilted his head and walked toward Xu Qiao'er.

”Not proper, not a bit like an older brother.” Glaring fiercely at Qin Shi, Xu Qiao'er stood up in the pavilion. There was still no trace of a smile on her face.

With regards to this point, Qin Shi helplessly shook his head and said, ”Qiao'er, you should really consider the matter that you spoke of last night.”

”What is it?”

”Xiao-Xiao, you look really pretty when you smile.”

Xu Qiao'er was stunned. She pursed her lips and said shyly, ”I will do my best.”

Try your best?

When the two words fell into Qin Shi's ears, he didn't know why, but it felt somewhat bitter. He knew in his heart that Xu Qiao'er was a kind-hearted girl. It was just that she was used to disguises. Since she was young, she had always been wearing a mask to show off her skills.

Even if Xu Daoyan returned, it would still be a bit difficult for her to suddenly change things.

He patted Xu Qiao'er on the shoulder, wanting to tease her, so as to tease her. He teased her, ”You, always keep a straight face. If anyone marries you in the future, they will definitely lose eight lifetimes of bad luck.”

Unexpectedly, not only did Xu Qiao'er not smile, but she seriously thought for a while before speaking.

”Eh?” Gurgle gurgle gurgle. Qin Shi was speechless as he spat along the side of his mouth. Initially, he had wanted to tease Xu Qiao'er, but he didn't want to get himself involved. He coughed dryly and said, ”About that, you aren't serious right? ”I'm your brother after all.”

”Puchi!”

Qin Shi was suddenly enlightened and said with a bitter face, ”You stinking girl, how dare you mess with me!”

At that moment, Lin Yu, Su Ming, Zhou Qin, Qin Shang, and the others walked out of the room at the same time.

When they saw Qin Shi and Xu Qiao'er, they could not help but shake their heads. ”Why are you playing Eagle to catch chickens so early in the morning?”

After the farce, Qin Shi stopped Xu Qiao'er and walked up to them. He asked, ”Qiao'er and I are heading home for a trip today. What are your plans?”

”I'll go home too.” Both Su Ming and Qin Shang spoke at the same time. They were both from the ancient city, so it would be more convenient for them to return home.

After receiving the answer, he nodded his head and turned his gaze towards Lin Yu. Amongst the group of people, only the Lin Yu Clan was not in the ancient city: ”Little Yu, what about you? What are your plans? Why don't you come back to the Qin family with Qiao'er and me? After all, you don't have any relatives in the ancient city, and you know all the Qin family. ”

”Well, let's have a family reunion. I'm not going to join in on the fun.” Unexpectedly, under a bright smile, Lin Yu's gaze turned to Zhou Qin, his gaze filled with sweetness. ”I had long since promised Zhou Qin that I would accompany her back to the Zhou family for a holiday with Auntie Yao Yanping.”

”Screech...” ”You've improved quite a bit.”

Hearing this, Qin Shi was stunned, but he immediately laughed, ”Looks like this is the rhythm of falling in love.”

”Stinky stone, stop bullshitting.” As a girl, Zhou Qin bashfully cursed, but no matter how much she cursed, Qin Shi seemed as if he couldn't hear her and continued to tease her. In the end, she forced Lin Yu to take action and forcefully stop Qin Shi.

After being held down by Lin Yu, Qin Shi unhappily scolded him, ”Damn, this is absolutely standard practice for brothers. For wives, you can cut two knives for brothers. This young master only did this for your own good. It's fine if you don't reward me, but you actually treat me like this?”

”Pay more attention to beauties and friends!”

Finally, after a fierce scolding, the few of them went their separate ways.

”Ah, Gentle Village, Hero Tomb. There are too many things to say.” Qin Shi looked at the completely submissive Lin Yu beside Zhou Qin, and shook his head in amusement. Afterwards, he and Xu Qiao'er didn't waste any time. They immediately signed the fake note at the entrance to return home and left the sect.

After leaving the sect, the two of them arrived at the ancient city.

In the ancient city, the two of them delayed for a moment. After all, they had left the Qin family for so long. It was too outrageous to return empty-handed. Thus, the two of them went straight to the bustling business district and prepared to buy simple gifts for their families, especially for Qin Yongfeng, Qin Tianqing, Qiong Shuyao, Liu Yanbing, Qin Yuling, and Xu Qiao`er.

After buying all these, the two of them went to the restaurant in the ancient city to rest and fill their stomachs before leaving.

Qin Shi found a corner seat and sat down. He suddenly wanted to find the place where he had once been a young master in Wasteland Town. He couldn't help but laugh bitterly, patting the table and arrogantly shouting, ”Waiter, bring me your best dishes and wine.”