Without thinking much, Qiao Xi casually replied, "I don't have any friends."

"Huh?" Qi Jincheng thought he hadn't heard clearly.

Qiao Xi said dismissively, "I don't have any friends at school."

"But I'm about to change my major, and I should be able to make friends after that. As for now... well, we just can't work together if we're not on the same page."

In her past life, she didn't feel lonely at all because her heart was full of Lu Mingxuan. Now, because she has a clear goal, she doesn't feel lonely either.

Finance is definitely not her destiny.

Qi Jincheng didn't know much about Qiao Xi's specific situation at school. He only knew that she was in the same class as Lu Mingxuan and about their relationship. Apart from that, he didn't do much research on her campus life.

But when he saw her say, "I have no friends at school," he felt a pang of sympathy for her.

Qiao Xi also noticed the hint of heartache in Qi Jincheng's eyes, and she immediately smiled and said to him, "Having you is enough."

Qi Jincheng comforted her, saying, "Once Xi'er changes her major, she'll make friends very soon."

Qiao Xi really wanted to tell him that she didn't need to be pitied at all, and she didn't think it was a bad thing to not have any friends right now.

A fresh start requires cutting off some attachments, and having no attachments now is actually a good thing.

However, Qiao Xi didn't want to talk to him about those things, so she simply patted her chest confidently and said, "Of course."

Qi Jincheng affectionately stroked her cheek, and Qiao Xi rubbed against his palm like a kitten, then asked, "Shall we go home now?"

"Grandma wants us to have dinner at the old house," Qi Jincheng said to her gently.

This was all too sudden for Qiao Xi. Caught off guard, she blurted out, "Now?"

Qi Jincheng nodded. "Mm."

"Shall we go straight to the old house?" Qiao Xi asked again.

Seeing her nervous reaction, Qi Jincheng assumed she didn't want to go. "Xi'er doesn't want to go?"

Qiao Xi quickly shook her head, "It's not that I don't want to go."

She didn't have time to explain much before she quickly called for a stop, "Stop the car! Stop the car!"

Without a word, Qi Jincheng slammed on the brakes, looking at Qiao Xi with a worried expression, "What's wrong?"

Qiao Xi realized that her reaction might have been a bit too much, and apologized to him, saying, "I'm fine, it's just... this is the first time we've visited Grandpa and Grandma since we got married, we can't go empty-handed, can we?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Jincheng breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I'm ready."

"Huh?" Qiao Xi was somewhat taken aback.

"The trunk," Qi Jincheng added.

Qiao Xi opened her mouth, looking suspicious, and asked, "When did Grandma call you?"

Qi Jincheng told her truthfully, "She called me right after you got out of the car. When I went to buy you some snacks, I also went to buy something."

"This is Xi'er's heartfelt sentiment, how could I not feel it?"

The implication was that the gift was specially chosen from her perspective to help the elderly couple.

Qiao Xi was moved once again. This man's heart was far more delicate than she had imagined. It was a pity that she had never given him the chance to show it in her past life.

Qi Jincheng glanced at the snack box in her hand and said, "Have something to eat to fill your stomach. It will take some time to get to the old house."

The snacks were specially prepared for her on her way to the old house, so that she wouldn't go hungry.

Qiao Xi nodded vigorously, her heart brimming with joy. "Okay."

It took nearly two hours to drive to the old house. Along the way, she ate snacks and looked at the scenery, occasionally stuffing a bite into Qi Jincheng's mouth. It felt like a road trip.

The doorbell rang, and a young woman in her early twenties opened the door. She didn't seem to recognize Qiao Xi and Qi Jincheng, but she still bowed politely to them. Before she could ask, the old lady's voice came from inside.

"Is that Xiaoxi?"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xi immediately responded, "Grandma."

Shen Zhi Qiu came out to greet her, and immediately smiled kindly at Qiao Xi. "Xiao Xi, come inside with me."

As she spoke, she took Qiao Xi's hand and led her into the house.

Qiao Xi was momentarily flattered and at a loss for what to do, so she turned to Qi Jincheng for help. However, the old lady had already led her inside, and as for Qi Jincheng…

He was completely ignored by Shen Zhi Qiu, who was carrying gifts in both hands. He had no choice but to follow him in, feeling both amused and exasperated.

Qi Jili, wearing an apron, came out of the kitchen carrying dishes. Seeing Qiao Xi, he greeted her with a kind and gentle expression, "Our little master has come home."

"Grandpa." Qiao Xi bowed to him instinctively, feeling a little uncomfortable.

Seeing her perform such a gesture, Qi Jili hurriedly tried to stop her, "Xiao Xi, what are you doing?"

"I..." Qiao Xi was completely involuntarily involved.

In her past life, she was always forced to come here by Qi Jincheng, so she never gave the two elders a kind look. But they always greeted Qiao Xi with smiles, just like now, treating her like an outsider.

Perhaps it was because I was thinking about those things that I especially wanted to express my apology to them.

Qi Jili waved his hands repeatedly with an exaggerated expression, saying, "I can't accept such a big gift from you."

Shen Zhi Qiu laughed and joked, "He was worried that if you gave him such a big gift, he would just send him away."

Hearing the old lady say that, Qiao Xi quickly explained, "I'm sorry, Grandpa, I..."

"That's absolutely not what I meant." Qi Jili looked at Shen Zhi Qiu with an innocent expression. "Madam, you can't misinterpret my meaning in front of Xiao Xi."

Shen Zhi Qiu smiled and exchanged a glance with Qiao Xi. Qiao Xi instantly understood that she was joking and breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing that the three of them were chatting so happily, Qi Jincheng felt embarrassed to disturb them, so he could only consciously carry his things to put them away. However, he was finally noticed halfway there, but not by him, but by the things in his hands.

Qi Jili said with a slightly reproachful tone, "Why did you bring anything with you?"

Qi Jincheng didn't know whether he should feel relieved or not. They finally stopped ignoring him. In order to provide good service for his Xi'er, he smiled slightly and introduced to the two elders, "These were all personally selected by Xi'er."

"Didn't I tell you not to bring us anything?" Shen Zhi Qiu complained a little to Qi Jin Cheng. She had repeatedly told him not to bring anything, but he still bought it in the end.

Seeing this, Qiao Xi quickly came to Qi Jincheng's defense, saying, "Grandma, this is the first time Ah Jin and I have visited you both since our marriage. How could we come empty-handed?"

Qi Jili sighed heavily and said, "Look at what you're saying, it's just going home, why are there so many rules?"

"Alright, this is just a token of Xi'er's appreciation. Don't let it happen again." Shen Zhi Qiu held Qiao Xi's hand the whole time, and he was getting more and more satisfied with her.