Elder brother's garrison

"Take it easy," Nanxing's father said to Xiaobai.

"Um... okay, okay..." Xiaobai nodded, somewhat flattered by the strong presence of the mother and daughter beside her. "Thank you, Uncle..."

"Would you like to drink?" Nanxing's father asked.

"I...I don't drink..."

“Alright, I won’t drink it either.” Nanxing’s father seemed quite satisfied. “Drinking more boiled water is healthier.”

"It's just one meal, have some drinks," Nanxing's mother said with a smile. "Little one, would you like some Coke? Or orange juice? Or something else?"

"Anything is fine..." Xiaobai nodded subconsciously, glancing at Nanxing's father.

Nanxing's father had already silently opened a bottle of mineral water and taken a few sips.

Nanxing's father doesn't seem to talk much...

But he seems quite gentle with himself...

Xiao Bai felt that the occasion was relatively relaxed, and thought to himself.

But just as Xiaobai was thinking this, suddenly, Nanxing's father opened his eyes wide, his eyes flashing with a bright light, and stared at Xiaobai.

Xiao Bai's heart skipped a beat.

Xiaobai was wondering what was happening when, a second later, she suddenly felt a warm sensation on one side of her face.

Xiao Bai subconsciously looked to her side and saw that Nan Xing had already picked up a pair of chopsticks, picked up a meatball from a dish on the table, and put it to Xiao Bai's mouth.

"Want some?" Nanxing asked, holding a meatball between her fingers, looking at Xiaobai.

"Huh? Here?!" Xiaobai stammered, looking at Nanxing, then at Nanxing's father across the table who was staring at him like an angry Vajra. "We should...we should wait...we haven't started eating yet..."

"No, it's already time to eat when you come in, little one." Nanxing's mother laughed. "Eat up, my little darling has never served food to anyone before, not even her father has ever received this kind of treatment."

"……"noob.

Okay, now Xiaobai finally understands why Nanxing's father stared at him with that kind of look.

Despite the immense pressure, looking into Nanxing's innocent yet focused gaze and listening to Nanxing's mother's gentle voice, Xiaobai pondered for a moment before gently opening her mouth to take the meatball Nanxing offered.

Nanxing put down her chopsticks and bowl.

Xiao Bai lowered his head and chewed on the meatball.

"Is it delicious?" Nanxing's mother asked with a smile.

"Hmm... Auntie's cooking is really good."

"Me? Haha... Little one, you've got it wrong. Actually, I can't cook." Nanxing's mother covered her mouth and chuckled, then said, "These braised meatballs were made by your dad."

"...Uncle's cooking is really good."

Xiao Bai covered her mouth, somewhat unable to meet Nanxing's father's gaze.

Xiaobai didn't know why she was afraid; she was just feeling guilty.

Across the table, the sound of Nanxing's father pouring himself another glass of mineral water and then chugging it down could be heard.

……

Nanxing's parents don't seem like very pretentious elders.

Although Xiaobai occasionally felt a little awkward, overall, staying at Nanxing's house was a warm and cozy experience.

At the dinner table, Nanxing's mother would chat with Xiaobai and Nanxing.

As for the content of everyone's chat, considering issues such as confidentiality agreements, everyone tacitly avoided talking about the admiral's work and instead focused on discussing daily life.

As expected of someone from the ship girl genre, Nanxing's mother's words clearly capture the youthful energy of a ship girl. She has a good grasp of the latest online entertainment content and trends, and she can reassure Xiaobai from time to time while chatting with him, bringing a smile to his face.

During the conversation, Nanxing's father would occasionally chime in with a few polite words such as "My daughter often mentions you," "I'll have to trouble you to take care of me in the future," and "Please come visit often."

Xiaobai can't drink alcohol, so Nanxing's father poured a glass of mineral water and clinked glasses with the Coke bottle that Xiaobai hurriedly raised.

As for Nanxing, since her parents were mostly taking care of Xiaobai, she ate quietly, only occasionally putting some food on Xiaobai's plate or bringing it to her mouth.

The dinner ended in a fairly relaxed atmosphere.

According to the family's dining rules, Nanxing's father is in charge of cooking, while Nanxing's mother and Nanxing are in charge of washing the dishes.

As Nanxing and her mother carried the trays to the kitchen, Xiaobai wanted to get up and help, but Nanxing's mother immediately smiled and pressed her back down.

"Little one, you can stay here. My daughter and I will chat and whisper secrets while we wash the dishes. Don't sneak off to the kitchen, okay?" Nanxing's mother winked her right eye at Xiaobai.

"Oh, okay, okay..."

Xiao Bai nodded quickly and sat obediently on the cushion, watching Nanxing and Nanxing's mother walk into the kitchen.

So, only Xiaobai and Nanxing's father were left in the living room.

Nanxing's father took a sip of water.

"After all these years, she has finally made her first friend."

Nanxing's father put down his water glass and said to Xiaobai with emotion.

Chapter 3359 Good Sisters

Nanxing's father's words startled Xiaobai, who was still secretly watching the kitchen.

Xiao Bai quickly turned around.

"Is that so..." Xiaobai said to Nanxing's father with a respectful smile.

“She’s never been good at getting along with people since she was little.” Nanxing’s father said to Xiaobai, holding up a half-full glass of mineral water. “As you know, this girl has always been rather withdrawn and doesn’t like people. She prefers quiet. In the past twenty years, I’ve never heard anyone else’s name from her except you, let alone brought her friends home.”

"Ah..." Xiaobai nodded somewhat wistfully after hearing Nanxing's father's words.

“So I was really happy when I heard that she got along well with you,” Nanxing’s father said to Xiaobai. “I think this girl has finally grown up a bit and understands the importance of social skills.”

"Sister Nanxing is actually quite popular in our admiral circle," Xiaobai said with a smile to Nanxing's father.

"Hmph, those people are only after her beauty." Nanxing's father snorted and slammed his water glass on the table. "Those stalkers are better off staying as far away from my daughter as possible!"

Suddenly, a flame called the desire to protect ignited within this middle-aged father.

"Hey..." Xiaobai looked at Nanxing's father and couldn't help but laugh awkwardly.

For some reason, Xiaobai had a feeling that he had been shot in the back.

"But I feel much more at ease with my daughter here." The flames on Nanxing's father slowly died down. He pushed up his glasses and said softly to Xiaobai, "Those people outside are only approaching my daughter with ulterior motives. Although my daughter is already in her twenties, she is still too naive. She will suffer greatly if she associates with those people. But Admiral Lu Lin, you treat my daughter sincerely. With her by my side, I don't have so much to worry about."

"I'm not that noble..." Xiaobai explained, looking down a little embarrassed.

“Admiral Lu Lin, my daughter has told me about you. We trust you completely.” Nanxing’s father looked at Xiaobai with eyes full of trust.

"I...I will try my best not to let you down..."

"Hahaha!" Nanxing's father laughed. He nodded at Xiaobai, his eyes full of satisfaction. "No wonder my daughter likes you so much."

"Huh? What's wrong?" Xiaobai asked, bewildered.

"Most human interactions are separated by a layer of skin. Even if people greet each other with smiles on the surface, they all have their own thoughts when they really talk," Nanxing's father said with a smile. "But Admiral Lu Lin, you are different. Although we only had one meal together, I could sense two words in you, whether it was your words and actions at the dinner table or your reactions when we chatted just now."

"Which two words?" Xiaobai looked up curiously.

“Sincerity.” Nanxing’s father poured himself another glass of water, took a sip with his eyes closed, and then said.

"Ah..." Xiaobai hesitated.

Is Nanxing's father indirectly admitting that he's stupid?

Little White's stomach started to rumble.

Seeing Xiaobai with his head down, looking like he didn't know what to do, Nanxing's father smiled again.

“My daughter has never liked hypocritical people. She likes people who are sincere like her mother,” Nanxing’s father said. “But sincerity doesn’t mean unconditionally trusting others, nor does it mean being stupid or lacking in cunning. If I had to say… it’s a kind of sentiment in getting along with others.”

Xiao Bai looked up, blinked, and nodded subconsciously.

"No matter what, I hope you two can stay together for a long time." Nanxing's father said to Xiaobai with a smile, "You are my daughter's first friend in this life. Although I'm not sure if there will be others in the future, I hope you will be the one with the best relationship."

"Is Uncle satisfied with me?" Xiaobai asked cautiously, covering her mouth.

"You and my wife give off a very similar vibe."

"Oh..." Xiaobai secretly glanced at the kitchen again.

In the kitchen, Nanxing and her mother stood side by side in front of the sink, chatting occasionally as they washed the dishes with their arms dangling in the water.

From time to time, Nanxing's mother's coquettish laughter could be heard from the other end of the kitchen.

Nanxing's mother looks very young, so when they stand side by side, they don't really look like mother and daughter, but more like sisters.

Xiao Bai stared at the kitchen for a while, then heard the sound of someone getting up behind him.

Xiao Bai turned to look at Nanxing's father, only to see the old man put down his water glass and stand up.

"Is there something you need? Let me help you," Xiaobai quickly offered.

"I'm going to the restroom," Nanxing's father said with a smile.

"Ah... well, then I can't help you." Xiaobai looked awkwardly at the empty bottles of mineral water on the table.

Nanxing's father smiled and went into the bathroom.

Xiao Bai stayed in the living room alone for a while. Soon, the sound of washing dishes in the kitchen stopped, and Nanxing and her daughter came over with washed fruit.

"Little one, sorry to keep you waiting. Here's the washed fruit..." Nanxing's mother smiled as she walked to the middle of the living room. Suddenly, she noticed an empty seat on the sofa and her eyes widened in surprise. "Huh? Wait a minute, where's my husband?"

"Uncle went to the toilet," Xiaobai said, pointing to the light on in the bathroom.

"Oh..." Nanxing's mother looked at the bathroom, smiled, and cupped one cheek with her hand. "After all, husbands need some private space too... It's okay, it's okay, let's chat."

Nanxing's mother put down the fruit plate and sat down warmly next to Xiaobai.

Nanxing sat on the other side of Xiaobai, picked up a bright red and clean apple, and started eating it.

"What did your uncle talk to you about just now?" Nanxing's mother asked with a smile.

"Ah... well..." Xiaobai glanced furtively at Nanxing, who was eating an apple, "They said that because Sister Nanxing is pretty, she's easily targeted by bad guys or something..."

"Sigh... this kind of topic is such a downer." Nanxing's mother sighed upon hearing this, and said to Xiaobai, "It's rare for the child to come to our house, why does he keep talking about such boring things?"

“Actually, I think it’s quite interesting…” Xiaobai looked at Nanxing’s mother.

"Let's talk about something interesting," Nanxing's mother said with a smile, holding up one finger.

"What's wrong?" Xiaobai asked.

"Little friend, how old are you this year?" Nanxing's mother asked with a smile.

"Eh...uh...ten, eighteen years old?" Xiaobai replied subconsciously.

"Do you have someone you like?" Nanxing's mother asked with a smile.

"Yes, there is." Xiaobai nodded.

"Wow, that was a very quick answer!" Nanxing's mother covered her mouth, somewhat surprised. "I thought you'd be shy, little one..."

"..." Xiaobai scratched his head and smiled sheepishly.

"That's wonderful, being able to be honest about your feelings." Nanxing's mother looked at Xiaobai with admiration. "A girl like Xiaobai would definitely not miss out on love if she were in an animated film."

"Thank you, aunt..."

"Ah, speaking of which, today is a nice day. I can give her a call." Thinking this, Nanxing's mother suddenly pulled out her phone, a smile playing on her lips, and quickly dialed several numbers. "Aha! She's online!"

"?" Xiaobai stared at Nanxing's mother curiously.

"Little friend, would you mind taking a picture with Auntie?" Nanxing's mother asked with a smile, holding up her phone.

"Sure," Xiaobai nodded.

When Xiaobai and Nanxing went out, they changed into casual clothes. Since they weren't going out as admirals, she didn't need to hide her face; she could let others take pictures.

Nanxing's mother opened her arms to Xiaobai, gesturing for Xiaobai to come into her embrace.

Xiao Bai moved closer to Nan Xing's mother's arms, and then Nan Xing's mother gently put her arm around Xiao Bai's shoulder, raised her phone's camera above her head, and pointed it at herself and Xiao Bai.

"Eggplant~"

Nanxing's mother smiled at the camera and then snapped a photo.

After taking the photos, Nanxing's mother finally let go of Xiaobai and lowered her head to fiddle with her phone for a while, biting her tongue.

"Okay, that's it! Click send!"