We moved to Golden Courtyard

"Um... Ellie, just now I..."

"No need to say more, this was all my own choice."

Xu Qi fell silent for a moment. He had met two such outstanding girls, and... now it could be said that he had an ambiguous relationship with both of them.

"Let's go to sleep tonight."

"There is ample time?"

"I've noticed you've really gone astray, Ellie."

"This is called 'one who is near vermilion gets stained red, and one who is near ink gets stained black.'"

Xu Qi couldn't help but laugh and said, "Do you think you're Greta? You're so easily assimilated by others."

"I'm easily assimilated by you, Xu Qi."

……

Turning around, Xu Qi gave Alicia a light peck on the lips, then ruffled her hair and said, "You've really become a pink fairy."

"So..." With her innocent, big eyes blinking, Alicia looked at Xu Qi with a bewildered expression and said, "Do you want Miss Fairy to help you relieve your heat?"

Xu Qi raised an eyebrow, and said jokingly, "If you want to use this, I'll agree."

"where?"

Xu Qi kissed Ai Li on the lips again.

"here."

“…!” Alicia finally reacted. “Xu Qi, you're a pervert!”

"Haha, I'm just kidding. Go to sleep, it's already very late."

"You won't let Mei do it too..."

"Hey! Don't talk nonsense, I'm not that kind of person."

"You are! Pervert! Vulgar! Scum! Xu Qi!"

62. Alicia: Don't be fooled by women from the world of anime.

Xu Qi didn't stay at home for too long in the morning. Actually, he didn't mind. He hadn't been home for a while anyway, so staying for a little while wouldn't hurt.

However, Xu Qi's father started kicking them out early in the morning. This old man in his fifties with a broken leg forcibly drove him and Ai Li out of the house.

He was still saying...

"Go back early, and remember to bring two more notebooks next time you come."

"If you come back pregnant without a notebook, you're as good as dead."

How could Ellie stand such words? She ran away blushing. Even Xu Qi couldn't handle it! In the end, it was her mother who stepped in and stopped Xu Youde's stubbornness.

"But your dad is right about one thing: getting the marriage certificate is more important than anything else."

Xu Qi had no choice but to listen to his mother's nagging with a mix of amusement and exasperation before finally getting into the car.

On the way back, Alicia finally seemed to return to normal.

She chattered incessantly, as if anything could become her topic of conversation, especially Xu Qi's room full of figurines and models, which dazzled Ai Li at the time.

"I never would have guessed you had this interest."

"They still have them now, but people buy them less often."

"You're still not satisfied even though there are real people? Don't be fooled by two-dimensional women."

"I'm warning you, if you keep doing this I'm going to your room tonight."

"I'm afraid you won't dare."

Xu Qi rolled his eyes, feeling that this girl had given up all hope. She had already touched him and kissed him, so she was no longer afraid of anything.

She'll cry sooner or later.

"The world of anime and manga has its own charm. For example, you have a VTuber, right? You also have chibi-style figurines, and yet so many people still buy them."

"Did you buy it?"

Xu Qi remained silent for a long time before finally managing to squeeze out two words.

"I bought it."

"puff!"

"Stop laughing! Focus on driving!"

"Oh..." Even so, Alicia couldn't hide the smile on her lips.

When they returned to the Golden Courtyard, they were surprised to find that everyone except Eden was there. Even Sue, whom they could only see at night, was chatting with Kevin.

When everyone saw that Alicia had entered the room with Xu Qi... everyone's eyes were a little strange, but also a little relieved.

It's as if something that should have happened a long time ago has been delayed until now.

Why are you all looking at me like that?

Xu Qi felt a little scared.

But Ellie seemed to understand what everyone was thinking, her pretty face flushed, and she quickly waved her hand and said, "I just went to Xu Qi's house to see his father. Xu Qi's father twisted his ankle, and I... I just took him there."

He was quite assertive last night, saying things like he'd handle Mei's situation and that Mei just needed to wait for his good news.

Why do I get so timid when I'm in front of everyone?

Even Little Paddy could tell from the tone of the attempt to cover up the truth that the cat was covering its eyes and muttering something like, "I don't know, I didn't see anything."

Fortunately, Kevin knew what was important.

He coughed and looked around at everyone, but unfortunately no one's eyes were on him; everyone was still looking at Xu Qi and Alicia.

Dry!

"Stop messing around, let's hear what Boss Kevin has to say first."

Seeing Xu Qi say this, everyone reluctantly withdrew their curious gazes.

Even the most composed Sakura, and Aponia, who seemed the least interested in external matters, were no exception.

These guys are still so enthusiastic about gossip.

Kevin regained the attention of everyone in the Golden Courtyard, but he always felt that... he must have suffered some kind of blow.

"Actually... I didn't really want to say anything. Everyone's here, just waiting for you to come back."

"Wait for us?"

Xu Qi and Alicia looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Well, since it's a trip, we should definitely have a plan. Everyone has taken a long vacation in July, so let's spend two or three days chatting about where we're planning to go."

"Kevin, are you done with your project?"

Upon hearing that Xu Qi still remembered this, Kevin's perpetually icy face softened a little.

"Yes, my boss found out about my travel plans and generously gave me a few extra days off."

Actually, I couldn't stand Kevin staring at me with that look that seemed to be staring at me like I was dead, so I quickly gave him a break.

Where is Su?

"The specialist has arrived, so I can rest for a bit. The hospital will arrange for someone to take care of him, so I don't need to worry about that."

Xu Qi then looked at Ying.

"Don't look at me, I'm free now, it's easy for me to take leave."

"Wow...so thoughtful?"

"Now all that's missing is Mei." Kevin crossed his arms and looked at Xu Qi, saying, "Should we tell her?"

"I'll leave her a message. I roughly know what Mei is thinking. We've talked about it before. I'd like to hear everyone's thoughts. What do you all think? Should she stay in China or go abroad?"

Xu Qi put down his bag and leaned back on the sofa. Mebius was right next to him. Seeing his casual manner, he couldn't help but lazily lie back, shoulder to shoulder with Xu Qi. This made Alicia's eyelids twitch.

"I don't care. Changing places is just a change of mood. As long as there's a place to stay, that's fine."

"I'm about the same as this woman."

Sure enough, no matter what, the professor and Wilvi were always the least picky.

For them, experiments are the most important thing.

Fu Hua raised her hand and said, "I want to go mountain climbing."

"turn down!"

Mebius and Velvet both unanimously rejected Fu Hua's choice; perhaps only on such issues could the two professors remain in sync.

After all, mountain climbing means exercise... and exercise... can kill you.

Fu Hua lowered her head dejectedly. Xu Qi moved next to Xiao Fu Fu and reached out to rub the other's head.

"Next time, next time."

"All right……"

Kosmo thought for a moment, then stretched out his hand and said, "I want to go to Japan."

Xu Qi covered her face.

"This isn't a classroom; you don't need to raise your hands to speak. Are you all students?"

Oh...it seems that's true. Never mind then.

Sakura's eyes lit up. It seemed that Kosmo's suggestion suited her tastes very well. After all, it was her hometown.

Xu Qi sighed.

"I...I'm afraid I can't go."

Su suddenly raised his hand and said, "I am personally involved in some classified files. Due to confidentiality reasons, I probably won't be able to get a visa for countries like Japan."

It seems that going abroad is not an option either.

Kosmo and Sakura both sighed at the same time, but then patted Su on the shoulder, as if to say—it's not your fault.

Where is Ellie?

Alicia blinked her big eyes at Xu Qi.

"Okay, I understand, stop talking."

Seeing this, everyone in the Golden Courtyard couldn't help but inwardly scream – What incredible teamwork! They really went to meet the parents, huh?! When's the wedding banquet?!

"Well... let me make a suggestion."

Xu Qi's words successfully drew everyone's attention to himself.

"Guangcheng, by the sea."

63. Dr. Mei, are you placing too much importance on Xu Qi?

"Lieutenant Himeko? Wake up, Lieutenant Himeko."

In the city bureau's office, Himeko's superior was standing helplessly in front of her desk. As for Lieutenant Himeko... she was simply sleeping with her legs propped up on the desk.

With a book covering her head, only Himeko could pull off such a dissolute act.

"Phew... Lieutenant Himeko, if you don't get up soon, I'll have to give up this opportunity to go on a mission to Hiroshima."

"What!?"

Himeko quickly removed the book from her face, then pulled her legs down and asked, "Where are we going?"

"Guangcheng."

"Oh my~~" Lieutenant Himeko, still in her uniform, immediately stood up with a smile, pulled her superior to sit on the sofa, poured a cup of tea, and stood beside her.

"Boss, what are you saying? Look, I've already gotten up, haven't I?"

"I still prefer your rebellious side."