Coming home with Lin Xue’er, Xia Mengxi immediately noticed several suitcases placed by the entrance.
Suitcases? Why were there suitcases at her home? Could it be that the important matter her parents wanted to discuss was about going on a trip?
Sure enough, when Xia Mengxi entered the living room with a puzzled look, her parents’ announcement was indeed about traveling.
“I’m home.”
“You’re back, Mengxi! Come, come, your father has something to tell you.”
Her father patted the spot next to him on the sofa, then continued, “You saw the luggage outside the door, right? So you probably guessed why we called you back. Yes, the two of us are preparing to go abroad for… cough, for work.”
Hearing her dad’s sudden twist at the end of the sentence, Xia Mengxi couldn’t help but twitch the corner of her mouth.
After her family’s explanation, she finally understood why her hardworking dad dared to take time off work to travel abroad. It turned out his project team had received an overseas assignment that required on-site inspection. Since family members were allowed to come along, her parents decided to ‘conveniently’ turn the business trip into a vacation.
Wow, her dad was really good at playing chess with words.
“It’s a pity. Originally, Dad wanted to bring you along, Mengxi, but you’ve always had a weak constitution since you were little, so you can’t handle long trips. So, the two of us will just go together. Sigh.”
Damn! Her dad was really overdoing it, even taking the chance to brag.
Unable to hold back, Xia Mengxi immediately said to her dad, “Then you should just go alone! I’ve had a weak body since I was a kid, so why drag Mom along too?”
“Eh… Mengxi, that’s not right. You’re already grown up; you should learn to take care of yourself and not rely so much on your mother. Besides, there’s Xue’er here. If anything happens, you can always find her.”
Huh? My mother? Are you my mom, or is Lin Xue’er?
Xia Mengxi was utterly speechless, while her mom moved over to Lin Xue’er and earnestly asked her to help look after Xia Mengxi.
“Xue’er, here’s the situation. Usually, there’s not much to worry about with Mengxi. After all, she’s fairly independent. It’s just that her health is a bit fragile, so could I trouble you to watch over her for about a week?”
Fearing Lin Xue’er might find it troublesome, her mother quickly added:
“Don’t worry, you won’t have to do anything special. I’ll give you enough money for her meals for the week. She can manage her food and drink on her own—she has hands and feet, no need to babysit her. Besides, she gets winded just walking a few steps, so she won’t be going anywhere. Just accompany her when she comes home from school, and check in on her from time to time in the evenings.”
Alright, alright, Mom, that’s… damn!
“Why didn’t you just say you only need to check if I’m still alive?”
“Eh… Mengxi, how did you know that’s exactly what I meant? Hmm, Xue’er, you know what I mean.”
Oh, come on!
Sometimes, having overly lively parents is a kind of headache. Although they treat you like a friend and there’s no pressure of hierarchy, the lack of boundaries means they often do things that leave you speechless.
But… despite her annoyance, she actually liked this family atmosphere. Otherwise, when the God gave her the Transmigration Opportunity, she wouldn’t have dared to refuse it. Unlike those so-called ‘protagonists,’ she already had a beautiful life and future, so she had no desire to chase a higher-level existence like the King of Fish.
“Alright, if you’re going, just go. Don’t worry about me. You should worry about yourselves instead—you’ve never been abroad before. Foreign countries aren’t as safe as here.”
“Sounds like you’ve been there yourself.”
Hearing her dad’s sarcastic remark, Xia Mengxi immediately walked over and punched his arm.
“Take good care of Mom, got it? Don’t be like last time on vacation, rushing headlong after every new and curious thing you saw.”
“Got it. You’re so naggy, you better not stay single.”
“I…”
Damn it!
“Hahaha! Alright, alright, no more playing around. Anyway, that’s the situation. Here, take this.”
Her dad handed Xia Mengxi an Electronic Wristwatch and slowly explained its purpose.
“This watch has several functions I set up. From 6 PM, when you get home, until 10 PM when you go to sleep, you need to confirm a reminder every half hour. If you don’t confirm within three minutes, it will automatically call Lin Xue’er and us. If none of us answer, it will sound an alarm.”
“There’s also a distress function. Just tap the screen twice, and it will act the same as if you missed confirming for more than three minutes.”
After giving her the watch, Xia Mengxi’s mom, who had been talking with Lin Xue’er, came over.
“Mengxi, wear this when you’re at home. If you’re not, make sure it’s plugged in and charging. Don’t forget to charge it, or if something happens, no one will be able to help.”
“Got it! I’m not a kid. And Mom, can you please stop jinxing me like that?”
Though her parents lacked boundaries, they took their responsibilities seriously.
If it weren’t for trust, even without her weak constitution debuff, they wouldn’t feel comfortable leaving her alone at home for a whole week.
“So, when’s your flight?”
“Hm? 2:30 PM.”
“Oh… hm? 2:30?”
Looking at the clock at home, Xia Mengxi quickly checked the airport’s location for their flight and shouted to her parents, “What are you still doing at home? It’s already past one o’clock! Not to mention the bus ride takes an hour, the check-in and security procedures take a lot of time too!”
“Huh?”
Seeing her dad’s dumbfounded expression, Xia Mengxi immediately opened a ride-hailing app and urged her parents to grab their luggage.
“Come on, hurry up and get your bags. I already booked a car for you. The timing should be just right.”
Soon, the whole family rushed to the main gate of their yard. When the car arrived, Xia Dad and Xia Mom took their luggage and headed to the airport.
“Well then, I’m off. Try not to do anything unnecessary or dangerous while you’re alone…”
Waving silently to her parents, Xia Mengxi soon received a long message from them. After reading it carefully and replying, she slowly made her way back into the house.