Chapter 333

Early the next morning, Qin Tian was woken up by his mother.

After washing his face and brushing his teeth, he went to the main room to have breakfast with his mother.

Today's breakfast, for a long time, was not bought outside; it was made by Tang Xiuxia herself.

Millet porridge cooked with pumpkin, paired with meat buns with thin skins and thick fillings made by his mother, and some appetizing pickles on the side.

This kind of breakfast suited Qin Tian's appetite very well; he held a bun in his left hand, finishing it in three bites, and occasionally picked up some pickles and took a sip of porridge.

"Mom, I'm leaving after I finish eating. The car is still in the residential area near Nuannuan's house. I'll go over there, pick her up, and head back to school."

Qin Tian said somewhat unclearly while chewing the bun in his mouth.

"Mm!"

Tang Xiuxia nodded in response.

"You promised, don't work so hard anymore."

Qin Tian looked at his mother with a serious expression and urged her again.

"I know, I know, you're nagging again. Don't worry, I already have a candidate for the store manager and we are currently in talks. Once that's settled, I'll be a hands-off boss."

Tang Xiuxia replied with some impatience.

"Do you think I, a grown man, like to nag?"

Qin Tian rolled his eyes in annoyance.

"A grown man? Just you?"

Tang Xiuxia glanced at him with disdain and said indifferently: "You're still a long way from being the head of the household. This time, it's because Nuannuan and your Aunt Su put in a good word, plus that Youth Preserving Ointment of yours, that your mother is in a good mood. Otherwise, don't even think about controlling me."

"Yes, yes, yes, you are always the biggest in this house."

Qin Tian said with a laugh.

Of course, he knew his mother's personality of liking to be stubborn, and he was happy to go along with her.

"That's right, no matter how capable you are, you're still the flesh that fell from my body, raised by me through thick and thin."

"Mom, don't talk nonsense, okay? I've never eaten the stuff you're talking about."

"Pfft, that's not necessarily true, when you were in my belly..."

"Stop, stop!"

Qin Tian interrupted his mother with a dark face and said speechlessly: "Mom, we're eating, do you have to talk about that?"

Tang Xiuxia rolled her eyes at him and didn't continue the topic that ruined his appetite.

After breakfast, Qin Tian packed his things, put on his backpack, and prepared to head to Xia Nuannuan's residential area.

His mother saw him off at the door, standing with her arms crossed, and instructed him seriously: "Take good care of my daughter-in-law. Next time you come back, if she's tanned or lost weight, watch out for your head!"

"Mom, am I still your precious son?"

Qin Tian showed a wronged yet amused expression.

"Of course you are, but you can only rank second. Now my daughter-in-law is the apple of my eye."

Tang Xiuxia said righteously.

"Sigh, I'm leaving!"

Qin Tian sighed and said: "Take care of yourself too. If anything happens, call me, and I can come back at any time."

"I know, hurry up and go!"

Tang Xiuxia waved her hand.

Qin Tian didn't say much more and headed toward Xia Nuannuan's residential area.

After walking a distance, he turned his head to look at his mother who was still standing there and shouted: "Mom, call me more often when you have time."

"Can't be bothered to call. You have too much going on, don't worry about home, just do your own thing well."

Tang Xiuxia replied indifferently.

"Then you take it easy, don't make me worry!"

"I know, you are so long-winded!"

"That's something I learned from you; you didn't nag me any less when I was little."

"Bullshit!"

Tang Xiuxia laughed and scolded loudly.

Qin Tian grinned, didn't say any more nonsense, turned around, and walked away with long strides.

Until he disappeared from sight, Tang Xiuxia murmured to herself with a sense of loss.

"If nothing happens, it should be winter break when you come back, right? That's more than three months!"

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After picking up Xia Nuannuan, the two drove back to Jiangcheng via the national highway.

It was a two-hour drive, and by the time they arrived at school, the morning classes were almost over.

Qin Tian dropped Xia Nuannuan off directly downstairs at the girls' dormitory and helped her take out her luggage.

Because they had brought some of the unpacked gifts, there was much more luggage than before they left.

"How about... I help you take it up?"

Qin Tian suggested.

"No, boys are forbidden from going up now. You just help me watch it here, I'll just make a couple more trips."

Xia Nuannuan hurriedly refused.

"Class isn't over yet, it should be fine, I'll tell the dormitory auntie."

"Really, no need. There are other classes that don't have morning sessions, or people skipping class, and many girls in the dormitory are sleeping in. If someone just woke up and saw you, wouldn't they be scared to death?"

"This... alright!"

Qin Tian agreed helplessly.

"Then leave the suitcase here first, I'll take these up first."

After Xia Nuannuan finished speaking, she first put on her backpack and then picked up three large bags one after another.

"How about waiting for Shen Siqi and the others to finish class so they can help you?"

Qin Tian looked at her struggling and suggested again.

"No need, I can do it. I'm going up now!"

Xia Nuannuan smiled sweetly, turned around, and entered the dormitory building.

The dormitory auntie in the duty room saw this scene through the window and walked out.

"You two are... just arriving today?"

"Mm, we took a day off."

Xia Nuannuan answered with an embarrassed smile.

"What's the situation, bringing so much luggage again?"

Sister Chen asked in surprise.

"Sister Chen, it's her birthday, so there's a bit more luggage."

Qin Tian took over the conversation.

"Birthday?"

Sister Chen was stunned, not quite understanding the connection between a birthday and luggage.

Especially since there was so much more.

"Sister Chen, do you think I could go up for a moment?"

Qin Tian asked with a bright smile and added solemnly: "I promise I'll come right back down, I definitely won't look around."

"No, I said it last time, only the day of registration is an exception. You definitely cannot go up now."

Sister Chen refused without hesitation.

"Brother, it's okay."

Xia Nuannuan turned her head and smiled to comfort him.

"Forget it, girl, I'll help you, I'll take you up."

Sister Chen smiled helplessly and said.

"Ah? Auntie, no need, no need, I'll just come back down in a second."

Xia Nuannuan hurriedly declined politely.

"Alright, stop talking nonsense, give them to me!"

Sister Chen took the two large bags from her hands and walked to the dormitory entrance to pull the suitcase.

A middle-aged woman like her wasn't just good at arguing; she was also very strong.

"Sister Chen, thank you then. Next time I'll bring you something delicious."

Qin Tian thanked her gratefully.

"No need, I have nothing to do anyway, and who told me I like you two little lovebirds!"

Sister Chen laughed heartily, turned to Xia Nuannuan and said: "Girl, let's go, let's go upstairs."

"Mm, thank you Sister Chen, I'm really sorry."

"Why are you calling me sister too, girl? Learning to be sweet-talkers like your boyfriend, huh?"

"No, it's just that I think you're such a good person, it feels more intimate this way."

"Haha... I love hearing that!"

Watching the two go upstairs chatting and laughing, Qin Tian, who was standing outside the dormitory building, also smiled happily, turned around, got in the car, and left.