"Don't overthink it, I just wanted to thank you. Adding your contact information makes it easier for me to express my gratitude."

Xu Chaoci gave her a slight smile, "No need, you're Zhizhi's friend, no need to thank me."

But Qin Xi'er frowned and spoke seriously:

“Zhizhi is Zhizhi, and I will thank her separately, but I also need to thank you.”

Seeing how persistent she was, Xu Chaoci figured it was just a matter of exchanging contact information, so they exchanged phone numbers and added each other on WeChat.

Qin Xi'er was overjoyed. She thanked Xu Chaoci sincerely, "Thank you for bringing me back today."

After saying that, he opened the car door and got out.

Just as Xu Chaoci was about to step on the gas and leave, he heard Qin Xier say:

"Mr. Xu..."

Xu Chaoci turned to look at her, and Qin Xier smiled, "Take care on your journey."

A smile appeared on the man's lips. He nodded at the little sister, Zhizhi, and then drove away.

Qin Xi'er looked at the rear of the car, her eyes shining. Today was a successful step. She had just remembered the way Lin Youyou repaid her cousin, and Qin Xi'er thought that maybe she could try it too. Although it was just a small thing, it wouldn't stop her from treating her to a meal to express her gratitude.

........

Before the Lunar New Year, Xu Mo and Xu Qingzhou came to Beijing from Country M.

Nan Zhi, Shen Xingmian, and Xu Chaoci went to the airport together to pick up the passenger.

When Xu Qingzhou saw Nan Zhi, he was incredibly excited. He ran straight to her and stretched out his arms to give her a big bear hug.

Unfortunately, before he could even hug Nanzhi, she was pulled away.

Xu Qingzhou glanced at Shen Xingmian, who looked displeased, and snorted:

"Brother, look at him. My cousin and I haven't seen each other for so long, can't he even hug me?"

Xu Chaoci was already used to Shen Xingmian's behavior, and reached out to pat his younger brother's shoulder, "You'll get used to it."

Xu Qingzhou: "......."

Nanzhi looked at Xu Mo and went to greet him, "Uncle, you must be tired from the journey."

Her radiant smile and the joy in her eyes warmed Xu Mo's heart. He reached out and touched Nan Zhi's hair, a smile still on his handsome face. "It's not hard work."

Nanzhi felt a warmth in her heart. "Let's go to the Shen family's house. My mom and the others are waiting for you at Grandpa's."

The arrival of Nan Zhi's uncle was a welcome surprise for both the Nan family and Old Master Shen, so the meeting was arranged at the Shen family's residence.

When the group arrived at the Shen family home, Nan's father was playing chess with Old Master Shen.

Nan Li was playing games, while Bai Yarou went to the kitchen to help.

When Nan Li saw Nan Zhi and the others return, he immediately put down his phone, ran to Shen Xingmian, and called out with bright eyes:

"Brother-in-law, how about we team up?"

Shen Xingmian: "......."

Before he could speak, Nan Zhi tugged at Nan Li's clothes and pressed him in front of Xu Mo, saying, "This is your uncle."

Nan Li glanced at Xu Mo, a wide smile spreading across his face. "Hello, Uncle."

Since he is Nanzhi's uncle, he is also his uncle.

The key point is that this uncle is good to Nanzhi. Xu Mo nodded with a smile. He had heard that Nanzhi had a younger brother, so he specially prepared a red envelope.

He took out a red envelope from his pocket and handed it directly to Nan Li. Nan Li thought there should be several hundred yuan inside. He glanced at Nan Zhi, and Nan Zhi nodded.

Nanli accepted it, "Thank you, Uncle."

After putting away the red envelope, Xu Qingzhou looked at Nan Li and frowned. This is her cousin's younger brother? And he's so close to her.

"It's just a little money, we have plenty at home."

Xu Qingzhou muttered something under his breath. Nan Li turned to look at him, but didn't argue with him. Instead, he went straight to Shen Xingmian to make his presence known.

"Brother-in-law, how about we team up to fight monsters?"

It was probably because Nan Li always put him first and even showed a particularly adoring attitude that pleased Shen Xingmian, who nodded in agreement.

Nan Li was overjoyed. "Great! Let's go!"

As she spoke, she pulled Shen Xingmian toward the sofa, but Xu Qingzhou snorted, "It's just a game, isn't it? Anyone can play one."

Nanzhi, who was very close to him: "..."

Nan Li paused, turned to stare at Xu Qingzhou, thinking, "This kid deserves a beating."

With unwavering tone: "Then you should come along too."

Nan Zhi glared at Nan Li, "Qingzhou is older than you, you should call him brother."

Nan Li: "..."

What kind of older brother is he? He looks younger and more childish than him.

Upon hearing that he had become the older brother, Xu Qingzhou's eyes suddenly lit up. Was he no longer the youngest?

So the way she looked at Nan Li changed from before, and she gave him a gentle smile:

Hello, little brother.

Nan Li: "........" Where did this idiot come from? Bah, who's your brother?

Nan Zhi's lips twitched. She had almost forgotten that Xu Qingzhou was a king in disguise, but a bronze-level genius at heart. This kid had just been giving her the cold shoulder.

A hint of interest flashed in Nan Li's eyes, and he invited Xu Qingzhou to play games together.

A short while later, Mr. Shen and Mr. Nan came downstairs, and the group greeted each other and chatted about things in the capital.

Xu Chaoci sat beside Xu Mo, occasionally offering his own insights.

It wasn't until lunchtime that everyone moved to the restaurant.

Nan Zhi noticed something. Xu Qingzhou looked very unhappy, or rather, disappointed, while Nan Li looked refreshed.

Nan Zhi followed Nan Li and whispered a question:

"What happened to Qingzhou?"

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