The second day.

After lunch, Qiao Zhongguo took his family to the Xiao Mansion.

Because the visiting card was delivered yesterday, Xiao Hongda calculated the time and waited at the door with Mrs. Xiao.

Soon, the Qiao family turned the corner and appeared in front of the Xiao family.

Xiao Hongda was dressed in a blue casual suit, had a handsome face and an upright figure, and looked extremely elegant and easy-going.

Seeing Qiao Zhongguo on horseback, he pinched his hands hard to suppress the joy that was surging up in his heart.

This time, the second son of the Qiao family became his disciple after making clear arrangements with the emperor, so almost everyone in the capital knew about it.

I wonder how many pairs of eyes are watching them secretly at this moment.

Qiao Zhongguo and his two sons dismounted, then turned around and took Mrs. Qiao and Qiao Jiaojiao off the carriage. Then the two families greeted each other.

Xiao Hongda did not show excessive enthusiasm, but just politely invited Qiao Zhongguo and others in.

As soon as they entered the house and there were no outsiders around, Madam Xiao immediately took Madam Qiao's arm affectionately, her face full of joy.

"Mrs. Qiao, I never had the chance to thank you in person for what happened at the Huguo Temple last time. You must stay for dinner tonight before leaving."

Mrs. Qiao already knew about the friendship between her husband and General Xiao, and she also knew that she and Mrs. Xiao would be relatives in the future, so she agreed with a smile on her face.

"Mrs. Xiao, why are you so polite? Don't say thank you or not. This time, Erlang has become General Xiao's disciple. We will have frequent exchanges in the future."

When Qiao Jiaojiao saw how close her mother and Madam Xiao were, she couldn't help but smile.

[Not only that, once my second brother marries my sister-in-law, our Qiao and Xiao families will be one family! ]

Entering the main hall, the two sisters of the Xiao family were waiting there.

Seeing this, Mrs. Xiao waved to them hurriedly.

The two sisters of the Xiao family immediately stepped forward and saluted Qiao Zhongguo and Mrs. Qiao.

Qiao Tianjing stood behind his father, looking straight ahead.

Qiao Diyi was also well-behaved, but whenever he thought that the second young lady of the Xiao family was right in front of him and he could see her just by raising his eyes, he felt like his heart was being scratched by a cat.

Second Miss Xiao did not dare to act unruly in front of her father. She bowed properly and when she stood aside, she found an opportunity to glance at Qiao Diyi.

It's strange.

Ever since Qiao Diyi carried her on his back last time, she felt that Qiao Diyi had been clinging to her.

Sometimes when I was eating, the dish in front of me turned into Qiao Diyi.

Sometimes when I was practicing martial arts, the gun in front of me turned into Qiao Diyi.

She was upset and rolled over, and the top of the bed curtain turned into Qiao Diyi.

She was startled and wondered if she had been poisoned by Qiao Diyi.

As a result, when she told her sister this strange thing, her sister just looked at her and laughed, making her confused.

Now that she could really see Qiao Diyi, she felt that he seemed to be a little tanned. She didn't know if it was an illusion, but she felt that he was a little taller.

Qiao Diyi was very observant. He vaguely sensed that someone was looking at him, so he bravely looked over.

As soon as he looked up, he met the sparkling eyes of Miss Xiao Er.

At this moment, Qiao Diyi suddenly felt a sense of frankness. It turned out that the one who tickled his heart was not the kitten, but the Second Miss Xiao!

"cough!"

Qiao Zhongguo suddenly coughed loudly, which frightened Qiao Diyi so much that he quickly looked away.

"Erlang, why don't you come and become my disciple?"

If they weren't outside, Qiao Zhongguo would have kicked him in the ass!

He said he would come to be my disciple, but ended up falling in love with someone else's daughter. Even if Lao Da is our brother for life and death, he still has to give him a big thumbs up!

Qiao Diyi felt the murderous look in his father's eyes, and all thoughts of cats and scratches disappeared.

He hurried to the hall and knelt down in front of Xiao Hongda.

"General Xiao, Di Yi is dull and reckless by nature, but he is tough and resistant to blows and kicks, and can endure hardships. I hope General Xiao will not despise him and accept Di Yi as his disciple!"

"From now on, once a teacher, always a father, by the law of nature—"

"cough!"

Qiao Zhongguo coughed heavily again and hurriedly interrupted Qiao Diyi's words.

Qiao Zhongguo knew the character of his second son.

If we don’t stop him, this kid will call Lao Da “dad” on the spot!

How abrupt!

"Ahem, General Xiao, I am a dull boy, please feel free to give me some advice."

There was a smile in General Xiao's eyes.

This Erlang of the Qiao family and Old Qiao when they were young are simply cut from the same mold!

Even his temperament is exactly the same as old Joe!

Thinking of this, General Xiao was very happy for Qiao Diyi from the bottom of his heart, and he stood up and helped him up personally.

"Okay, no need to be so polite, I accept you as my disciple."

Qiao Diyi was so excited that he couldn't express it in words. He whispered, "Thank you, General Xiao—no, thank you, Master!"

Qiao Zhongguo couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth.

Looking at Erlang and Lao Da standing together, he had the illusion of going back to the past.

Next, Qiao Diyi kowtowed and served tea according to the rules, and the ceremony of becoming a disciple was completed.

Mrs. Xiao knew what her second daughter was thinking. That silly girl hadn't figured it out yet. She liked the other person in her heart, but she didn't even know what admiration was.

At this moment, Madam Xiao looked at Qiao Diyi carefully, with more of a look of selecting a son-in-law.

But the second son of the Qiao family will have to come more often in the future, so I can observe him slowly and there is no need to rush.

There was plenty of time in the afternoon, so Mrs. Xiao suggested taking Mrs. Qiao for a walk in the back garden.

Mrs. Qiao was worried that Qiao Jiaojiao would go to sleep soon, so she left her to Qiao Zhongguo.

Seeing that all the women had left, General Xiao suddenly spoke up, "Master Qiao, I have something important to discuss with you. Is it convenient for us to move to the inner hall?"

Qiao Zhongguo was overjoyed and told the two brothers, "Sit down and have some tea."

Then he picked up Qiao Jiaojiao and followed Xiao Hongda into the inner hall.

After closing the door, Xiao Hongda suddenly turned around with a smile on his face.

"Old Qiao, you really dote on your daughter. I came to you to chat about the past, and you still held your daughter in your arms?"

Qiao Zhongguo laughed, "Lao Da, you don't understand, Jiaojiao is the apple of my eye!"

Qiao Jiaojiao:?

[Wait! Lao Qiao? Lao Da? ]

[This...it sounds like General Xiao and Dad are very familiar with each other! ]

As Qiao Zhongguo spoke, he gently placed Qiao Jiaojiao on the soft couch in the hall, then turned around and hugged General Xiao.

It’s no exaggeration. Qiao Jiaojiao felt as if she heard the sound of chest muscles colliding!

"Lao Da! I miss you so much!"

Qiao Zhongguo pounded General Xiao's back hard, his voice full of joy but trembling slightly.

Qiao Jiaojiao had never seen her father so excited!

General Xiao did not show any mercy. The two of them hugged each other, and you hit me and I hit you. They looked like close friends who had met again after a long separation, or even more like relatives who had been separated for many years!

Seeing this, Qiao Jiaojiao’s eyes widened.

The dog author is awesome!

Her father and General Xiao, the two big guys, are as close as brothers, and there is no mention of such a relationship at all!