9: Xiao Wan comes to break up

It wasn't until eight in the evening that the two of them returned home, feeling content.

Yu Qianqian, who was usually quiet, became very lively today.

This visible change brought Yu Xiu great satisfaction.

A thirteen-year-old girl was at the age of being agile and vibrant.

“Let’s wait for Mom and Dad at the community entrance; they can have a feast tonight too!”

Under the streetlights, the figures of the siblings gradually lengthened, looking so warm.

Not long after, their parents appeared at the community entrance, dragging their tired bodies.

Yu Qianqian shouted, “Mom, Dad, we’re over here!”

“Qianqian?”

When they saw the siblings, they were first surprised, then their faces broke into smiles.

“Brother took me to see so many fun things today, and we even had a big meal!”

“This is what we brought for Mom and Dad.”

The parents glanced at the bag Yu Xiu was carrying but didn't think much of it, assuming it was just simple, inexpensive food.

After all, Yu Xiu didn’t have much pocket money and couldn't afford anything expensive.

“As long as Qianqian is happy.”

“Let’s go home.”

Upon arriving downstairs, Yu Xiu again carried Yu Qianqian on his back, holding the wheelchair in his hand.

His father wanted to help, but Yu Xiu refused.

With his current Great Grandmaster strength, let alone carrying Yu Qianqian up the stairs, even climbing with a weight of two thousand kilograms would be no problem.

“Xiao Xiu, did your Qi and blood Breakthrough?”

His father, who also had a Qi and blood level of 7, was surprised to see Yu Xiu climbing the stairs without panting.

“We’ll talk when we get home!”

His parents exchanged glances and said no more, following closely behind him up the stairs.

Once inside the house, after setting out the food they had brought back, before Yu Xiu could even speak, his mother exclaimed, “This food isn’t cheap!”

Then she looked at Yu Xiu with a scrutinizing gaze.

“Mom, Dad, let me explain slowly.”

Yu Xiu gave a wry smile and explained, “Some time ago, I had a fortunate encounter.

My current strength is at the Grandmaster Realm, and today I just transferred to First High School.

To reward me, the principal promised me ten million martial warrior yuan annually, as well as the choice of five items from the school's teacher resource library each year.”

“Of course, this annual ten million martial warrior yuan also includes my four years of university.”

His parents were dumbfounded.

They even thought they had misheard.

Ten million martial warrior yuan?

Grandmaster Realm?

His father, who had once Cultivated, had been stuck at the 7-point Qi and blood threshold his entire life and had never become a Martial Artist.

He knew very well what a Grandmaster represented.

And there was also ten million martial warrior yuan.

He currently worked every day, earning only two hundred yuan a day, which converted to twenty martial warrior yuan.

It could be said that he had never seen ten million martial warrior yuan in his entire life.

“Are you telling the truth?”

“Absolutely true!”

Yu Xiu nodded and said, “So I suggest we move.

I've decided to buy a villa.

As for you, Mom and Dad, you don't need to work anymore.

We can open a shop, which will also make it easier to take care of Qianqian.”

“Oh, speaking of Qianqian, I chose two Spirit Medicine from the school's teacher resource library that can heal Qianqian's legs.

From now on, she'll also go to school and Cultivate.”

The two of them looked at Qianqian, their faces filled with excitement.

“Xiao Xiu, are you saying Qianqian can finally stand up?”

“I gave Qianqian the medicine this afternoon.

It’s still in the Merdians repair stage.

In a few days, we’ll proceed with flesh and blood nourishment.

I believe it won’t be long before Qianqian can stand up.”

“Good, good, good, Qianqian can finally stand up.

Qianqian these past years…”

“Don’t say dispiriting words.”

His father interrupted his mother, “It’s a good thing that Qianqian can stand up again.”

“It’s a good thing, it’s a good thing.” His mother wiped away tears, nodding happily.

His father looked at Yu Xiu again.

“The villa and opening a shop aren’t necessary.

You need money for Cultivation too.

We can just buy a decent three-bedroom apartment.”

“Dad, a villa doesn’t cost much.

Forty to fifty thousand martial warrior yuan can buy a very good villa.

Besides, the school will give ten million martial warrior yuan every year.”

Yu Xiu smiled, “Moreover, your son is now a Grandmaster Realm.

Will it be difficult to earn money?

So just listen to me; we should enjoy ourselves.”

“Besides, once Qianqian stands up, she’ll also need to study and Cultivate.

Later, when I go to university, who will take care of Qianqian?”

“And also, your son is a Grandmaster.

If others know that you two elders are still suffering, how will they view me?”

Hearing this, his father finally changed his attitude and nodded, “You’re right.

We can’t let our stubbornness give you a bad reputation for being unfilial.”

“Since that’s the case, let’s buy a villa tomorrow and move.”

“Dad, I remember you have a driver’s license.

Let’s buy a car for transportation tomorrow too.”

“Okay, I’ll listen to you.”

After convincing his parents, the family was no longer gloomy, and his parents seemed to see hope, with more smiles on their faces.

His father, who used to always frown, now had a relaxed brow.

Just like that, the meal quickly ended.

Yu Xiu went into the kitchen again and brewed a bowl of the Spirit Medicine he had brought back for his parents.

He also instructed them to regularly cut off a piece to brew into a medicinal soup and consume it.

The Spirit Medicine for repairing hidden injuries and nourishing the body was different from that for repairing Meridians; it needed to be consumed slowly for conditioning.

However, he wasn't short on money now.

Yu Xiu planned to slowly nourish his parents' bodies with Spirit Medicine, trying to find a way for them to also Breakthrough and become official Martial Artists.

This way, he wouldn’t have to worry about his parents’ health problems.

Knock, knock, knock!

Just then, there was a sudden knock at the door.

Yu Xiu opened the door and found Xiao Wan standing there, with Xiao Wan's parents behind her, looking apologetic.

“Uncle and Auntie, please come in and sit.”

Xiao Wan’s family lived on the 25th floor, and both families worked at the same factory.

“Old Xiao, come in quickly and sit!”

Yu Xiu’s father was also unusually enthusiastic when he saw Uncle Xiao, quickly greeting him.

“Is there something you need this late?”

Yu Xiu’s father chuckled, “If there’s anything you need help with, just say it.

We’ve had over twenty years of friendship.”

“No…”

Uncle Xiao stammered, glancing at Xiao Wan from time to time, looking very troubled.

“Uncle Yu, I didn’t come here tonight because my dad needed to see you, but because I needed to see you,” Xiao Wan interjected.

“Just say what it is.

Uncle has watched you grow up and always treated you like his own daughter.

We’re all family.”

Xiao Wan nodded and said, “Uncle Yu, I’m not here to target you today.

If I’ve done anything wrong, I apologize in advance.”

Yu Xiu’s father looked strange upon hearing this but didn't interrupt.

“It’s like this: Yu Xiu keeps sneaking into our school every other day, and it’s now causing a disturbance to my studies.”

“I came today hoping Uncle Yu could manage Yu Xiu and tell him not to disturb my studies at our school anymore.”

“This…” Yu Xiu’s father opened his mouth, unsure what to say.

The two had grown up together, and Yu Xiu’s affection for Xiao Wan was evident to both families.

The families were already close, and deep down, they hoped the two children could end up together.

But now, it seemed Xiao Wan didn’t like Yu Xiu, and even felt some aversion.

“Xiao Wan, I understand what you mean by coming here today.”

Yu Xiu interjected, “I apologize for the trouble I’ve caused you in the past.”

As he said this, Yu Xiu’s face was calm, but in his heart, he fiercely cursed his former self: You made this mess, and I have to clean it up for you.

“Of course, you don’t need to worry anymore; I won’t disturb you again in the future.”

“From today onwards, you and I will be strangers.”

“Is that answer satisfactory to you?”

Xiao Wan snorted, “I hope you keep your word.”

“Dad, let’s go home!”

Xiao Wan stood up and left.

Uncle Xiao also looked apologetically at Yu Xiu’s family and then hurried after Xiao Wan.

“Xiao Xiu, you…”

“Dad, you don’t need to comfort me.” Yu Xiu chuckled, “I did like Xiao Wan before, but later I realized we weren’t a good match, so I gave up on the idea.”

“Then, after experiencing some things, I understood that Xiao Wan wasn’t the right person for me.”

“And after what happened tonight, I’m even more convinced that Xiao Wan and I are not on the same Dao.”

“It’s best to be strangers from now on.

Of course, our relationship won’t affect your relationship with Uncle Xiao; you two should still meet for drinks, after all, over twenty years of friendship isn’t easy.”

His father couldn’t help but smile, “You little rascal, you’re lecturing me now.”

“But Dad is a bit curious, does Xiao Wan know you transferred to First High School? Does she know you are now a Grandmaster Realm?”

“She doesn’t know.” Yu Xiu chuckled, “Today, when I went to First High School to see the principal about transferring, I happened to run into Xiao Wan.

She thought I was looking for her and didn’t give me a chance to explain, which led to a very unpleasant scene.”

His father smiled wryly, “Alright, you have your own ideas.

It’s just that girl Xiao Wan, I’ve watched her grow up since she was little.

She’s not bad by nature.

It’s just a pity you two don’t have the fate.”