Chapter 2016: Chapter 2014: Love Is Enough to Fill the Stomach

Qi Fangxiu chuckled and reached out to ruffle Qin Xiaoyu’s soft hair. His voice was gentle and indulgent, "Silly girl, I work at the beef noodle restaurant, and it’s the largest one in the Imperial Capital. They have all sorts of delicious food there..."

No matter which beef noodle restaurant, be it big or small, with large or tiny scale of just two tables, they all offer other side dishes, especially the Top Grade Beef Noodle Restaurant, which has over 30 different varieties of side dishes.

After Qin Xiaoyu realized it, she also smiled sheepishly. Indeed, he works at the beef noodle restaurant, and beef noodles are now one of the Imperial Capital’s signature dishes, aside from those old brands, they’re the new star under the up-and-coming Top Grade Food Company.

Naturally, there’s all sorts of delicious food to be had.

Qin Xiaoyu opened her mouth, wanting to give him her home address, but felt it was inappropriate. She wanted to give him her phone number, but it was impossible. The little girl became a bit anxious, then suddenly had a moment of inspiration and whispered, "Qi Fangxiu, will you always be at the beef noodle restaurant?"

"Yes, I’ll be there until school starts."

"Then can I come find you?" Qin Xiaoyu asked.

Qi Fangxiu nodded vigorously; he actually wanted to say this all along but didn’t have the nerve to say it out loud, as if he was worried Qin Xiaoyu would backtrack, he hurriedly said, "Xiao Yu, it’s settled then, I’ll wait for you to come find me, then I’ll treat you to something delicious."

"OK." Qin Xiaoyu replied with a cheerful grin.

It was afternoon at this time, the sunlight pierced through the clouds, and although it was winter, the sunshine falling on people brought a hint of warmth.

The two of them sat directly on the long bench.

Qi Fangxiu glanced sideways at the charming and beautiful Qin Xiaoyu, his heart stirred, and his hand quietly moved over, landing precisely on Xiao Yu’s hand.

Neither of them was wearing gloves, but Qi Fangxiu, being a boy, his palm was warm, while Xiao Yu’s hand carried a little coolness.

Qin Xiaoyu’s heart was bubbling with sweetness; being in a confirmed relationship was definitely different from before.

Her heart seemed to have turned into cotton candy.

Soft and sweet.

Like walking on clouds.

Then she felt a warm big hand holding her little hand.

Qin Xiaoyu was startled and quickly looked at Qi Fangxiu, who reacted swiftly. Upon seeing Qin Xiaoyu look at him, he quickly averted his gaze, stared straight ahead, his handsome face taut but visibly nervous.

Qin Xiaoyu’s face also blushed, then hastily looked away, so they both stared straight ahead, yet their hands clung tightly together.

The winter sky was calm and distant.

The cold had not yet left this land, but their hearts were enveloped in sweetness and indescribable warmth.

As the saying goes, love can make you satisfied with just water, seemingly the case here, otherwise they wouldn’t have sat on the long bench for half an hour.

It was passersby who disrupted them; their hands separated quickly, and Qin Xiaoyu and Qi Fangxiu hastily stood up, stamped their feet, only then feeling the chill.

Qin Xiaoyu lowered her head, Qi Fangxiu could only see the girl’s curled long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, a soft part of his heart, he softly said, "Xiao Yu, let me take you to the bus stop."

Qin Xiaoyu originally didn’t want him to, but inexorably nodded, "Okay."

After seeing Qin Xiaoyu onto the bus, even after the bus was out of sight, Qi Fangxiu still reluctantly stood on the street beside the bus stop.

Only then did he realize, somewhat annoyed, he furrowed his brows, thinking he was foolish not to ask when Xiao Yu would come to see him.

Sighing in exasperation, Qi Fangxiu dejectedly walked back towards the school.

Meanwhile, in Yun City, at the Qi family’s old residence.

Old Master Qi made a phone call to his most beloved grandson; as usual, the phone remained off, angering the old master enough to slam the phone onto the sofa, and he furiously snapped at his son beside him, "You two are indulging the child too much, the entire semester gone by, and he only made one call home, each time we look for him he’s nowhere to be found, what’s the point of having a cell phone, a decoration?"

Beside him, Qi Jin ground his teeth, wanting to say that the child had practically grown up under the old master’s wing, if anyone had indulged him, it was the old master; how could they dare say anything. Sometimes, even before the child was naughty, and before they could raise a hand, the old master would have them scolded severely. Now that the child has grown up, not obeying and becoming independent, how could he blame them for indulging?

But this was his own father; he didn’t have the courage to retort, so he nodded in agreement, "Yes, it’s us two indulging the child, but I’ve already sent Laowu from the office to the school to find him and bring him back."

"That’s more like it." Old Master Qi snorted with displeasure, "No return during winter or summer break is one thing, but now it’s almost New Year, what’s he up to?"

"Xiuxiu and the others do seem quite busy this semester, Laowu has already inquired, their investment was successful, by the time they’re in their fourth year, it’ll probably be starting, they’re likely busy with this matter now."

The old master resentfully pursed his lips and complained, "Why go through the trouble of getting outside investment, any of us in the family could simply help with the business, really..."

Then, without waiting for Qi Jin to express an opinion, he added with some pride, "That’s what it means to be a Qi family descendant, not relying on family or coast along on past successes. If he can really make a name for himself, it’ll make his position as future family head more stable."

Qi Jin furrowed his brows, knowing full well that his son had always scoffed at the idea of becoming family head; after all, the Qi family’s enterprises had already diversified significantly, though not formally split, it wasn’t nearly as centralized as before. This had been the approach for decades, although their main family branch remained unified.

In fact, it’s quite normal, even setting aside their own family, among ordinary families, it’s not unusual for parents and children to live together, right?

It’s just that their enterprises are a bit larger, with a few more people.

"Dad, you’re right, I also support Xiuxiu doing this, young people need to take on challenges, besides, Xiuxiu wants our Qi family’s enterprises to have a foothold in the Capital City."

The old master nodded, pride evident in his expression, "This child, growing up by my side, I taught him hand in hand from the time he started speaking and writing. His character and vision, I certainly wasn’t wrong."

Qi Jin couldn’t help but purse his lips, muttering internally: when the child isn’t doing well you say it’s because we indulged him, when he is doing well, it’s all thanks to your teaching, but you’re the old master, everything you say is always right.

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