I've already reached the Nascent Soul stage, and you're saying I didn't time travel?

Chapter 10 Why don't you stay there a little longer?

"Who?"

Dad turned off the speaker, and Mom opened the door while calling out to her.

A group of people were standing prominently at the entrance. The leaders were very imposing, clearly influenced by their high positions and authority. Behind them were several security guards.

Seeing this, Qi's mother immediately felt a little guilty.

I was just playing some music, it shouldn't have caused such a commotion, right?

Upon seeing the middle-aged man in front of him, his square face, which exuded an air of authority despite its lack of anger, immediately broke into a smile:

"Excuse me, are you Qi Xuan's parents?"

"Ah, yes."

Qi's mother looked blank and reflexively said:
"What has Qi Xuan done wrong this time?"

"Don't be nervous, it's a good thing, it's a good thing."

The middle-aged man said with a smile.

Soon, through his introduction, Qi's parents learned the identities of everyone present.

To be honest, they were all a little dizzy from listening to this, because everyone present was a big shot they had never been able to get close to in the past, but now, because of their son, they were all coming to visit them, and their attitudes were extremely friendly.

After exchanging a few words at the entrance, the leader, surnamed Xia, directly invited them to have dinner at the government guesthouse.

Mr. and Mrs. Qi quickly agreed, closed the door, and followed them outside.

Along the way, we frequently encountered neighbors with curious expressions.

Whenever this happens, Qi's mother greets everyone with a big smile:

"Uncle Wang, Aunt Zhao, sunbathing."

"Hey, what could be wrong? The government leaders are treating us to dinner!"

"What does this have to do with Lao Qi? It's all thanks to our son!"

"Right, right? I knew our Xiao Xuan would make something of himself sooner or later!"

"You guys are busy, we'll talk later."

……

Watching Mr. and Mrs. Qi, surrounded by officials and security guards, get into their car with beaming faces, the neighbors were filled with envy.

“I never expected that those leaders, whom I only saw on TV and in newspapers, would actually come here.”

"The Qi family has produced a fine son."

"That's right, I've known that kid would amount to something since he was a kid."

“Aunt Wang, look at what you’re saying. Xiao Qi failed to go on a blind date with your distant niece last time, and you even said he had bad taste.”

"His taste is terrible. Why did he have to split the bill with my niece? He should have just let her pay. Does she even deserve to split the bill?"

"..."

"I'm so envious. I wish I had a son like that."

"People almost died in plane crashes, what's there to envy?"

A middle school student passing by pouted and muttered in dissatisfaction.

The old man in the old man's shirt who was following behind him had been smiling, but his face immediately changed when he heard this. Without saying a word, he pulled out his belt and started hitting him.

"Aren't you envious?! Aren't you envious?!"

"I'm envious—oh, I'm envious, okay?! Grandpa, stop hitting me!"

Like a spinning top, a junior high school student was being whipped away.

……

Government guesthouse.

"Come on, eat whatever you like, don't be shy, our garlic pork belly is absolutely amazing."

"You can't drink alcohol, right? That's okay. I'm quitting drinking anyway, so I'll get rid of all the alcohol."

"It's getting colder lately, how are you both feeling? Our guesthouse has traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, we can help you with your health if needed."

"No trouble at all. You two have raised Qi Xuan to be so outstanding. You are not only the pride of your family, but also the glory of our region. Please share your educational experience with us in the future."

"I'd like to propose a toast to you both. A Coke shouldn't be a problem, right?"

...No alcohol was served at the dinner table, yet Qi Donghai and Zhao Xiulan were still quite tipsy from the meal.

I've never received such praise in my entire life.
Moreover, everyone present was of considerable status, making the atmosphere even more intoxicating than the finest wine.

After everyone had eaten their fill, Leader Xia gradually got down to business:

"In the past, we haven't shown enough concern or done enough work. Have you two encountered any difficulties in your lives?"

"No difficulties, everything is fine, and we live and work in peace and contentment."

Qi Donghai replied with a smile.

Zhao Xiulan hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

Upon seeing this, Leader Xia and the others immediately perked up:
"It's alright, you can tell us anything. We're here today to help you solve all sorts of problems."

Zhao Xiulan no longer hesitated:
"Nothing else is wrong, but the road in front of our community has been damaged. It's full of potholes and very difficult to walk on. Several kids and old men have fallen and fallen. We asked around, and it seems that this small section of road is not under the jurisdiction of the municipal government. The property management company is also making all sorts of excuses. We are discussing solutions in the owners' group, such as whether we should raise money to find someone to repair the road. So... so, I just want to ask, can you recommend a qualified construction company to us?"

Upon hearing their questions, Leader Xia and the others exchanged bewildered glances.

After regaining his composure, Leader Xia hurriedly said:

"You don't need to worry about this. We'll send people to fix that section of road right away today."

"Please tell me the price."

"This is because we haven't done a good enough job, how can we let you pay for it?"

After speaking, Leader Xia asked again:
"Besides this, do you have any other questions?"

Qi Donghai and Zhao Xiulan looked at each other and shook their heads together.

Seeing their earnest expressions, everyone was starting to lose their composure.

They were all prepared for the other party to make exorbitant demands, but now the other party isn't saying a word at all. What's going on? How are they supposed to continue this work?

Leader Xia asked cautiously:

"I see that your house is quite old. Have you ever thought about moving to a new house?"

"We've bought a new house for Xiaoxuan to use when he gets married. As for the two of us, we're used to living in the old house, so there's no need for us to move."

“Ms. Zhao, you’re mistaken. We ordinary people work hard all our lives and of course want a better life. It just so happens that a state-owned enterprise is planning to build a new residential area nearby. It meets all the highest standards and the environment is excellent. I’ll reserve one for you two, or two if you like.”

"No need, no need," Qi Donghai quickly waved his hand and said, "We're used to living in the old house, and we've known our neighbors for decades. We're afraid we won't be used to moving to a new place."

At this moment, a secretary leaned close to Boss Xia and whispered:
"Happy Home is a six-story building with three units and thirty-six households, but there aren't many people there."

Leader Xia immediately made the decision:
"Make a note of this. Have them build another building over there and move the entire Happiness Home community there."

Qi Donghai looked completely bewildered:
"But our business is right downstairs, right next door."

"Make a note of this. Assign two vehicles to the two of you, one for hauling goods and one for personal transportation."

"But, but I can't drive."

"Make a note of this. Assign four drivers to work in shifts to ensure the needs are met 24 hours a day."

"But business hasn't been good lately, so I don't need a car."

"Make a note of this. Rent all four street-facing storefronts on the pedestrian street to them for one yuan per year."

……

Two hours later, Qi Donghai and Zhao Xiulan, who were completely bewildered, found themselves with a house, a car, a driver, a bodyguard, a private doctor, and social security benefits, among other things. They had almost all the necessary protections, and had even been given government jobs, so they could receive a monthly allowance while staying at home.

If they weren't in a government guesthouse, and if the people in front of them weren't familiar faces from the local newspapers, they would have almost thought they were being scammed.

After discussing the matter, Xia and others confirmed that there were no omissions for the time being, and then instructed the guards sent to act as bodyguards to listen to the needs of the two at any time.

Then, he took the camera from his secretary and said with a smile:

"Mr. Qi, Ms. Zhao, could you please help me take a video? This video is mainly for Qi Xuan to see. When we successfully log in and meet him, we will show this video to him directly, so that he won't worry too much about you two. After all, he is a filial son."

"oh oh."

Feeling lightheaded, Qi Donghai and Zhao Xiulan quickly agreed.

Facing the camera, Zhao Xiulan composed herself and began to speak:
“Son, our lives are very good now. The country takes great care of us. They not only gave us houses and cars, but also gave us government jobs.”

He became a civil servant after turning fifty. You tell me, this is something your father and I never dared to dream of.

Don't worry about us, everything's fine at home... Why don't you stay there a little longer?

(End of this chapter)