Inside the elegant courtyard, the sounds of children playing could be heard. Several children, who looked to be seven or eight years old, were playing in the garden.
Not far away, at a stone table, sat two elderly people who looked very energetic. The old man had a full head of silver hair and wrinkles on his face that revealed his elegance. He took a sip from a small teacup and watched the children running and jumping with a smile in his eyes.
The old lady also had a full head of silver hair, and the marks of time on her face revealed her elegance. Of course, you have to ignore her clear and bright eyes, which are not at all like the cloudy eyes that are typical of other elderly people.
Looking at her eyes alone, it's as if you're looking at a girl in her twenties, and occasionally you can even see a clear—foolishness in them!
You can tell at a glance that you are a very happy person. Otherwise, how could you maintain your youthful appearance after the passage of time?
These two elderly people are Qian Xiao and Sun Kaicheng. Qian Xiao's life has probably been without any major ups and downs. In fact, as he got older, his personality became more like a child's, and his temper became more straightforward.
The children in the yard belong to the two sons. These twins even have genes passed down from their grandparents. The older brother got married late, while the younger one was eager to get married. Although the two brothers are twelve years apart, their children are almost the same age.
She has two sons and four grandsons, which is quite evenly distributed. Of course, she can't possibly take care of her sons' children. She doesn't even take care of her own children, so she doesn't have the confidence to take good care of her sons' children.
Besides, with four boys coming one after the other, even if she and the old man worked themselves to death, they still couldn't keep up with them all!
Every weekend, the four boys would come by themselves. Since two of them lived nearby, they could find their way without any adults having to take them.
Perhaps it's because I'm getting older, but I don't find the kids' antics as annoying anymore. Occasionally, I even enjoy watching them play. Of course, most of the time, Qian Xiao joins in the kids' antics, while Sun Kaicheng cleans up the mess.
After finally seeing off the last two kids, Qian Xiao rubbed her lower back and said, "I can't deny I'm getting old, ouch, my old back!"
Sun Kaicheng... You slept for two hours at noon today, and spent the rest of the time sitting and reading. I even did the cooking and washing of the dishes. How could you be tired?
Sun Kaicheng held his wife's hand and said, "Since you're tired, go to bed early and get a good night's sleep. Tomorrow morning, you'll be a lively and energetic old lady again."
Qian Xiao didn't stand on ceremony and slowly walked into the house with Sun Kaicheng's hand, as if she was really exhausted.
After the two finished washing up, Shuangdan summoned them to his spatial dimension. The two looked at the unchanging kitten on the table and asked, "Tell me, what do you want from us so late at night?"
Shuangdan rolled her eyes without any politeness: "What do you mean 'late at night'? It's not even nine o'clock yet. Don't talk, just listen to me."
"Okay, okay, you tell me, you tell me," Qian Xiao said in a tone that sounded like she was coaxing a child.
Shuangdan struck what he thought was a very serious pose, as if he had something important to announce. The old couple exchanged a glance. What kind of trouble was Shuangdan up to now? Didn't he say he was going into seclusion to think things through? He's out after only a few days?
Isn't this seclusion period a bit too short?
"Ahem, well, I've decided to leave you guys."
Qian Xiao's eyes immediately reddened. To be honest, Shuangdan had been with her longer than Sun Kaicheng, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them family. She couldn't accept the sudden news of their departure.
Shuangdan raised its little paw: "Don't you dare pee on me, I haven't finished talking yet."
Its host, who had never shed a tear in her entire life, had become a crybaby in her old age. She would start crying at the slightest thing, and it was not a pretty sight to see an old lady crying. The host did not like to see it at all.
Qian Xiao's tears were instantly swallowed back by anger. What kind of relatives are these? Are they here specifically to bring her bad luck?
Sun Kaicheng quickly turned his head away, and with Shuangdan and Qian Xiao on his back, he smiled silently. He couldn't let the two of them see him smile, otherwise they would definitely turn their guns on him immediately.
Shuangdan cleared his throat with feigned maturity: "Ahem, I've got my eye on your youngest grandson?"
"Huh? What do you mean?" Qian Xiao seemed not to understand.
Sun Kaicheng immediately understood what she meant. His wife was lazy when she was young, and her mind was even less sharp when she got old.
"You mean, you want to break away from Xiaoxiao and become involved with my grandson?"
Shuangdan tugged at the cat's mouth, "Don't you know how old you are? You're so old, you're still laughing with your eyes bulging. Don't you feel disgusted when you make that sound?"
Alright, now's not the time to talk about this. That's why it wants to leave. These two are so old, yet they seem even more affectionate than when they were young, which makes it lose its appetite.
Although—it doesn't need to eat.
"Yes, your grandson has the highest IQ. With my help, he can become the most outstanding scientist." Shuangdan's tone was incredibly proud, as if he owned the world.
Qian Xiao... Why does this sound so familiar? It's like Shuangdan said something similar when she was little, right?
"I'm just asking if you two agree or not?" After all, they are the host's relatives, so it's better to ask first. Of course, it was a little embarrassed to leave before the host could even turn around.
But that child is already eight years old, and it's anxious to go and teach him!
Qian Xiao had no objection, but he wouldn't agree to Shuangdan's request on behalf of his grandson: "It's possible, but let's make it clear that you can only bind my grandson with your consent. You can't force him to bind you. Can you do that?"
She was forcibly bound to the other person without her knowledge of the process; she was simply transported to a different time and space. It wasn't that she was angry, since she wasn't exactly human back then.
"Of course, I cannot bind myself without the host's consent."
Shuangdan immediately raised its paws: "Don't speak, I don't want to hear you speak. What I say is right, and I won't accept any rebuttal."
Qian Xiao was about to ask, "Why didn't I agree to bind with you first?" when Shuangdan choked her back. Qian Xiao turned her head away, "Fine, I won't say it then. It's not like anyone wants to talk to you."
Sun Kaicheng coughed lightly to mediate. These two would definitely start arguing if they met for no more than ten minutes, unless they never saw each other. He was the one who would put out the fire.
“I have no objection either. My thoughts are the same as Xiaoxiao’s. That kid has to agree himself. You can’t force him to agree.”
Shuangdan had no objections at all. The host was in a special situation back then; otherwise, the host's consent would have been required for the binding.
"I agree."
"Hey, if that kid doesn't agree, just come back. Wait until you find someone else who suits you before you leave again. Otherwise, where will you go?"
Ultimately, Qian Xiao was still worried. What if her grandson rejected Shuangdan? Wouldn't Shuangdan become a lonely wanderer? Although the two had broken their bond, this space could still provide Shuangdan with a place to stay.
Shuangdan could still tell that Qian Xiao was concerned. Although they often bickered, they cared a lot about each other.
"Don't worry, I'm not stupid."
After thinking for a moment, Sun Kaicheng said, "You can't reveal this space to anyone else, not even our little grandson."
Double Egg nodded, knowing how dangerous it would be for the family if the space were really exposed, and it was determined to keep the secret.
"After we're both gone, keep this space safe. Only reveal information about it when you feel it's suitable for your future host."
Even if it were his own grandson, Sun Kaicheng didn't intend to let the child directly inherit the space. Putting aside whether he could inherit it, his character would also need to be tested. Even if his grandson's character was not good, he couldn't let him have such a heaven-defying thing to harm others.
Double Egg patted its chest with its paw: "Don't worry, I will definitely do as you say."
"So when are you planning to leave?" Qian Xiao was still reluctant to part with him. He had seen the two of them bickering all the time, but the system was practically his twin brother. How could he bear not seeing it again?
"I'll be leaving tomorrow. Don't worry, I'll come back to see you two anytime. I can still come and go through that passage at will."
Qian Xiao... You should have said so earlier! I was so worried about you.
She said irritably, "Alright, old man, go to sleep. You're wasting your time."
Shuangdan was displeased: "Hey, how can you talk to me like that, old lady? Talking to me is a waste of my feelings!"
Qian Xiao put her hands on her hips and said, "Who are you calling an old lady? You're older than me, you old geezer system."
"Aaaaah, you dare call me an old geezer? I'll fight you to the death!"
"Come on, come on, who's afraid of who?"
Sun Kaicheng quickly pulled Qian Xiao out of the space. "If you two can even hit each other, I'll admit defeat. I don't know what you're thinking. You can't even touch each other and you always get covered in dust. What's the point?"
Sun Anxi was having a sweet dream when she was suddenly startled awake by a voice in her head. She sat up abruptly: "Who, who's speaking?"
He looked around with his little head, and when he saw that no one was around, he rubbed his eyes. Could it be that he was dreaming? This was his own room, and there was no one else in it. Was that sound just a hallucination?
He thought he might be having a nightmare and tried to lie down and go back to sleep, but the voice rang out again.
"Hello Sun Anxi, I am Shuangdan, a system from interstellar space. I can help you become a top student and reach the pinnacle of life. Can we bind ourselves now?"
The voice in his head rang out again. This time, Sun Anxi was less afraid and more excited. My goodness, don't underestimate him just because he's young. He loves reading novels, especially those with systems. He never thought his dream would come true one day.
The little head nodded rapidly: "Agreed, agreed, bound, bound."
Double Egg... Is this kid a little slow? He doesn't even look as smart as his original host. His grandma was so clever. Did it make the wrong decision?
Not hearing a reply, Sun Anxi grew anxious: "Why haven't we bound it yet? Are you having second thoughts?"
Two eggs... what if I regret it even more?
"Hurry up, I'm so smart, I can memorize the words in the book after reading it only once. If you don't bind me, it'll be your loss."
Thinking about the kid's intelligence, Shuangdan gritted his teeth and began the binding process: "Okay, please wait, 10%...60%...90%...99%...binding successful."
Upon hearing that the binding was successful, Sun An's eyes widened with joy: "Um, you just said you came from interstellar space?"
"Yes, I come from interstellar space and possess a great deal of advanced knowledge."
"What's your name again?" Why does this system have a name? Aren't they supposed to have a number and then the host gives them a name?
"My name is Double Egg."
Sun Anxi: How could he still hear pride in that machine voice?
However: "Hahaha, hahahaha... Oh my god, who gave you this name? It's so corny! Haha..."
Double Egg: Why is this brat so unlovable? It regrets it now, what should it do? Host, do you know how mischievous your little grandson is?
Can it just kick the child now?
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