On the tenth day of Qiao's training at Zhibo's house, the famous Vice-Captain Zhibo finally finished his long-term task and rushed back to his house on Flowing Soul Street.
This family visit event that took time off from their busy schedule attracted a warm welcome from Zhibo's family. Jin Yan and Yin Yan helped Joe move a few large jars of good wine from the izakaya, saying that they wanted to have a good dinner and then hold a celebration. Under Kong He's 'I dare you to leave' gaze, Qiao stammered and agreed to stay for dinner before leaving.
"Have you heard about my brother before?”
Seeing that Qiao was a little nervous, Hai Qing handed her a glass of water to calm her down.
"Yes, people say that Lord Hai Yan is a genius. He was promoted to vice-captain at a young age and has always been very important. But that's all I know." She gratefully took it and smiled to express her curiosity.
"Eldest Brother is indeed very reliable, but he is also a very unconventional person. It's our family's tradition to be unconventional.”Hai Qing pursed her lips." That's why you don't have to be nervous.”
"Is…is that so?"
"You'll be able to witness it soon.”Hai Qing stared at the door nonchalantly." They should be here by now..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the main door was pulled open by the excited Jin Yan and Yin Yan. Joe followed their movements and looked outside. He saw a handsome, tall, black-haired youth appear outside the door. He was holding a bag of documents in his hand. His hair was wet from the continuous whispers outside, and he looked a little disheveled. However, this disheveled look did not look ugly on him at all.
She instantly felt that this person was familiar.
"Oh, what? Are you all waiting for me?”
The young man looked at the room full of people and laughed without any reason. His laughter was very forthright. He was indeed a typical representative of the Shiba family. Kong He also revealed a gentle expression that he had not seen for a long time. It was probably a harmless expression that would only be revealed in front of his big brother.
"Welcome back! I have a new guest to introduce to you today. Hello, Kunan.”
Kong He's shout was immediately answered. Qiao stood up straight and bowed deeply to Hai Yan."Please take care of me, Lord Petrel! I'm Qiao Kunan from Miss Kiko's house in the Seigo Izakaya. I'm Qiao Kunan from the South and Qiao Kunan from the Qiao family. I've been under Miss Konghe's tutelage during this period of time. It's my honor to meet you!”
He had already rehearsed the long greeting in his heart countless times, and it sounded surprisingly smooth.
Hai Yan did not seem to have expected this. She stood rooted to the ground for a long time before she reacted and returned the greeting."Please…take care of me."
"Miss Ji Zi asked me to train this child, so I agreed. She'll probably come over every day for the next few days.”Kong He's introduction was simple and concise, as if he didn't intend to explain much. He was sure that his big brother wouldn't object.
Qiao was a little confused by Haiyan's behavior because he had been stunned for too long. When she raised her head to look at him, his expression was a little strange.
Yes, it was strange.
Why was this happening? Was he complaining that his spiritual power was too low and his aptitude was not enough? According to the style of Zhibo's family, it shouldn't be. Was it because she was surprised that Ji Zi would send someone to her house?
Qiao pondered for a long time but still could not guess the answer. On the other side, Kong He could not wait any longer and shouted for Jin Yan and Yin Yan to serve the dishes. The young Rock Vulture was also helping to carry the plates. The petrel just stood there and stared at her, making her feel a strong sense of frustration, and the uneasiness in her heart intensified.
For some reason, he seemed to have seen this person somewhere before. Could it be that he had met this newcomer with the most potential in the 13th Division with Jiu Nanbai in the Jingling Pavilion?
How could a child remember so much about the past? He might have provoked the other party in the past. She could not help but speculate.
"Jiu Nan?"
The other party walked out of the awkwardness before her. Joe also nodded as if he had woken up and replied,"Yes, sir!"
"Are you from Liuhun Street?" Hai Yan scratched her nose as if she was trying to cover up her unnatural behavior." A child adopted by Miss Ji Zi?”
Qiao noticed that even the noble Haiyan addressed Ji Zi respectfully. The young lady's influence was much greater than she had previously thought.
"Yes, but when I was young, I was once taken in by Vice-Captain Jiu Nanbai of the Tranquil Palace. That, does Lord Petrel know her?" She wanted to find a topic to verify her guess.
"Ah, the former vice-captain of the Ninth Division, Jiu Nan?”Haiyan heaved a sigh of relief, as if she was unwilling to give up. She regained her cheerful appearance." So there's such a relationship." To be honest, you look like someone I used to know. What a coincidence, hahaha!”
Acquaintance?
"Eh, what kind of acquaintance is it?”Of course, Joe was very concerned about this problem.
" She's the neighbor's little sister when she was young. However, she's many years older than you. I don't think you know her."”
Qiao felt that it might be impolite to continue asking. Just as she was struggling with this, the food was already prepared. Kong He called for them to quickly come to the table and eat, so she had no choice but to give up. After silently remembering this question in her heart, she felt that she had to find another opportunity to ask.
Zhibo's family was as bold and unrestrained as they were. The only one who was still decent, Haiyan, had a refined temperament because of her many years of experience in eating. As for Konghe, Yanjiu, and Haiqing…Qiao felt full just by looking at their movements.
Jin Yan and Yin Yan's cooking skills were excellent. The Manchu Han Imperial Feast that they made was not enough to fill up the small tables in front of them. In the end, everyone had to rely on two tables to gather enough space for the rice.
This was probably not the only unique characteristic of the Shiba family.
When the siblings were about to start drinking, Joe also stood up and said goodbye. Although there was no law in the Corpse Soul Realm that said that underage people were not allowed to drink, he had no obsession with alcohol. Drinking with them would not liven up the atmosphere at all. It was better to leave early.
"Oh? Should she go back now? He might as well sleep for the night. He had to come over tomorrow anyway.”Kong He burped and shook the bottle." Do you want some?”
"Thank you, but I think I'd better go home…"
"It's not safe to be alone. It's so late. I'll send you back.”
The person who spoke was actually Hai Yan, whom she had just met. This made her recall the rumors about Hai Yan being helpful again. She was indeed very proactive…
"Eh? There's no need to trouble yourself. It's not very far…"
She was worried that she could not find a way to decline, but the other party did not give her any chance to refuse. He walked straight out of the lobby and threw her an umbrella."Take it. It's drizzling outside."
"Ah, thank you…"
"The road is a little dark and there's no moon. Be careful not to step on the snake.”
"Eh, eh?"
This was the first time she had heard such a reminder. It seemed to make sense, but she still felt that something was wrong. He raised his head to look at the petrel again, but he had a straight face that said," Why are you looking at me?" He also took a long umbrella before letting Jin Yan and Yin Yan open the main door and lead the way out.
The rain outside seemed to be getting heavier. She quickened her pace and followed behind Hai Yan. Her wooden clogs splashed high in the puddle. The misty sound of the rain surrounded the two of them. In the air, a sense of fear was looming. Looking at the depressing darkness around her, she began to hesitate whether she should stay at Zhibo's house for the night instead of going out into the rain.
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