Xia Tian replied awkwardly, "Um, I participated in a roadside challenge with prizes and got swollen from eating spicy hot pot."
Qiu Boshi grumbled with a dark face, "Are you trying to fool the ghosts by burning newspapers at the grave? Your mouth and my little sister's are swollen, and you both told me it was because of the spicy hot pot. Such a lame excuse, I'm afraid even a fool wouldn't believe it!"
Xia Tian could only continue to be stubborn and said, "Really? If you don't believe me, go ask Meng Yun."
Qiu Boshi said unhappily, "Okay, go cook first. I'll settle this with you later."
Seeing Qiu Boshi return, Qiu Mengyun immediately asked with concern: "Second brother, how was your conversation? You didn't embarrass or scare him, did you?"
Qiu Boshi: "No, am I, your second brother, such an unreasonable person?"
"By the way, don't take that guy to watch those stupid dramas like the one about the domineering CEO falling in love with me. His brain is almost broken by you."
Qiu Mengyun said depressedly: "No, I never took him to watch it. I always watched it secretly by myself."
Qiu Liming asked curiously, "Son, what's wrong with you? Why do you seem to be in a bad mood after coming out of the kitchen? Did Xia Tian offend you?"
"Let me tell you, Xiao Xia is a pretty good kid. He's honest and treats your sister well, so don't bother with him."
Qiu Boshi asked in surprise, "Dad, isn't this the first time you've met him today? How come he was bribed so quickly?"
Qiu Liming immediately retorted, "I wasn't bribed. I was just speaking the truth. Xiao Xia is indeed an excellent guy."
"Look, he's not only handsome, but also very talented in writing his own songs. Now he can even cook deliciously. He's truly a master of both housework and the kitchen. Most importantly, your sister likes him too."
Qiu Boshi stared at Qiu Liming suspiciously: "Dad, are you sure you weren't bribed by that brat? The tone of your voice clearly shows that you've accepted his favor!"
Qiu Liming shook his head decisively and denied it: "No, no. Am I that kind of person? You know that in my heart, your sister is the most important."
Seeing him lying so earnestly, Qiu's mother couldn't help but expose him, "Yes, your father is right. He wasn't bribed."
"It's just that I accepted a Tang Yin painting of a lady, plus two taels of Wuyi Mountain Dahongpao. This change in attitude is completely normal!"
Qiu Boshi said angrily: "Dad, I really didn't expect you to be this kind of person."
"For some vulgar things, he even disregarded his sister's happiness."
Qiu Liming said unconvincedly, "How could I not care? I promised him to be with your sister, and it has nothing to do with the gift he gave me."
"It was only because Xiao Xia was so outstanding and your sister really liked him that I reluctantly agreed."
Qiu Boshi said, "Since it's not because of the gift, then when he leaves, return the gift he gave him."
"What are you talking about, brat? What he gave me is mine. How can I give it back? I'm telling you, don't even think about it, and don't even mention it again."
When Qiu Liming heard that Qiu Boshi was actually planning to covet his newly received treasure, he immediately stopped pretending.
Qiu Boshi advised earnestly, "Dad, I think we need to observe him a little longer this summer. Your understanding of him is too one-sided. He's not as good as you think."
Qiu Liming asked back, "Then tell me, you just met, what shortcomings have you noticed in this person?"
Qiu Boshi immediately gave an example: "Let's not talk about a distant past. Just now I found his lips were swollen in the kitchen. I asked him what happened to his lips."
"Guess what the boy answered?"
Qiu Liming said casually: "Let's eat spicy Malatang!"
Qiu Boshi nodded and said, "Yes! That's how he tricked me."
"Dad, think about it, how could such a coincidence happen in this world? If they were to participate in the challenge alone and get their mouths swollen from the spiciness, that's understandable. But how could it be possible for two people to get their mouths swollen together?"
"But he used this kind of excuse that only a fool would believe to deceive me. Don't you think he is dishonest at all?"
Originally, he thought that after he said this, Qiu Liming's impression of Xia Tian would definitely worsen.
But unexpectedly, after hearing what he said, Qiu Liming stared at him fiercely.
Qiu Boshi felt a little uncomfortable being stared at, and asked weakly, "Dad, why are you staring at me like that? Is there something on my face?"
Qiu Liming sneered and said, "Not yet, but it will be soon."
Before he finished speaking, he raised his hand and slapped Qiu Boshi in the face.
Fortunately, Qiu Boshi reacted quickly and dodged by turning his head in time.
"Dad, even if you are angry, you should go and beat that kid. Why are you hitting me?" Qiu Boshi said with a look of grievance.
Qiu Liming said coldly: "Why should I hit you? Because I am the fool you are talking about."
Qiu Boshi was stunned for a moment, then quickly explained, "Dad, I really didn't mean to call you a fool. Please don't mind. At worst, I won't say it again."
Qiu Liming became even angrier: "What do you mean, kid? What do you mean by not talking about it anymore? Are you saying I'm really stupid?"
Qiu Boshi quickly comforted him, "Don't worry, Dad. It's normal for your brain power to decline as you get older. I'll buy you two more boxes of Melatonin when I come back next time."
"Well, you little bastard, you're teasing me on purpose, right? I'm going to beat you to death today."
At this moment, Qiu Liming could no longer tell that Qiu Boshi was deliberately making fun of him.
He immediately raised his slippers and started chasing Qiu Boshi to beat him.
Qiu Mengyun and her mother sat on the sofa, watching the show and discussing it, with no intention of stepping forward to mediate.
Qiu Mengyun even shouted a few words from time to time.
"Run faster, brother. Dad is going to catch up with you."
"Come on, Dad. Don't keep chasing him. You can just intercept him over there."
…
After finishing cooking, Xia Tian, who had just walked out of the kitchen with two plates of food, was a little confused when he saw the weird scene in the living room.
He asked curiously, "Uncle Qiu, Second Brother, what are you doing? Are you having a family sports meeting?"
Qiu Boshi rolled his eyes at him and said, "Don't ask about our Qiu family's affairs."
When Qiu Liming saw Xia Tian coming out, he threw down his slippers and gave up chasing him.
Seeing them stop, Xia Tian smiled and said, "The food is ready, everyone, wash your hands and eat!"
Qiu Boshi: "Boy, let me tell you, my sister really praised your cooking skills to the sky."
"If the food you cook doesn't satisfy us, you'll be punished!"
Xia Tian quickly apologized with a smile, "Second brother, Meng Yun was just joking, don't take it seriously!"
"Besides, we both brought you a gift, so stop thinking about punishing me."
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