Bian Ling seemed a little surprised, but he didn't ask any further questions and replaced everything with a smile.
In the room, Bian Ling smiled and said nothing. As her mother, Ms. Zhao was very satisfied with Xu Huo, but she didn't want to overwhelm him.
Ms. Yu is a stepmother, and it is naturally difficult to speak to her adult stepchildren, especially in the presence of her biological mother, so she can only give Xu's father a wink.
Xu's father was obviously not a man of quick tongue. He cleverly covered up his embarrassment with silence, and then quietly looked in Ms. Fang's direction.
As for Ms. Fang, I'm sorry, she was not interested in anyone present and just turned the pages of the book in her hand.
The last person to speak was Tang Guangbo, with a fatherly light in his eyes, and he asked Bian Ling how old he was to break the ice.
"I am twenty-five this year." Bian Ling replied with a smile.
"That's about the same age as Xu Huo." Tang Guangbo asked again: "Have you got a boyfriend?"
Bian Ling smiled shyly and said, "The Special Defense Department is very busy and I didn't have time."
"Young people are busy with their careers." Ms. Zhao took over the conversation and turned the topic to Xu Huo, "Xiao Xu is young and promising. He should have a girlfriend, right?"
"That's not true." Xu Huo took the initiative to give Bian Ling some tea, "I have been very busy these past six months."
014 has only been in the game for half a year. Ms. Zhao nodded repeatedly, "Young people are like this, but no matter how busy you are, you still have to take care of your personal life. Life must be rich and colorful to be enjoyable."
The atmosphere calmed down a bit. Ms. Zhao and Bian Ling sat there for a while and then left. Today is New Year's Eve, and usually no one spends it at other people's homes.
"Let's have dinner early." After Bian Ling and the two left, Ms. Fang said, "I have to go back after dinner."
Because Tang Guangbo and Ms. Fang do not live in this community, but in the family community of the Special Defense Department.
"I'm here to help with the cooking," Tang Guangbo rolled up his sleeves, "I've learned a few more hard dishes during this period, it's really good to show off my skills."
Xu's father invited him into the kitchen, while Ms. Fang and Ms. Yu were working outside.
Tongtong opened his New Year's gift in advance, took out a set of player figures and invited Xu Huo to play with them - now some famous players have obtained nicknames corresponding to the effects of the props due to their high frequency of use in public places.
, this is also reflected in the figures.
"Brother, do you think the little ghost's invisibility is better or the Golden Horn King's wind machine?" The child asked curiously, holding up the two dolls, and then continued without waiting for the answer, "Are they better or are you better?"
"There are many of them." After reading the message, Xu Huo put down the communication device and picked up the remote control, "Two against one, who do you think is stronger?"
Tongtong looked unbelieving, "Don't think you can fool me when I'm young, powerful players can fight several at a time."
Xu Huo smiled and said: "It's not powerful to kill several people at once, but it's better to kill several people at once."
In the era of information explosion, children's minds are sometimes more vivid than adults. He came over and whispered: "Brother, I also want to be a player in the future."
Ms. Yu, who thought she had a good hearing, did not hide her quiet voice. She threw the green onions she had sorted into the basin.
Tongtong shrank, but still made faces at Xu Huo fearlessly.
"You must know that not everyone can become a player." Xu Huo suddenly said solemnly: "Even if you become a player, there are strengths and weaknesses. Do you want to be weak or strong?"
"Strong!" Tongtong puffed up his chest and said ambitiously: "I want those bad guys to tremble in fear when they hear my name in the future!"
"You have ambition." Xu Huo praised, and then added: "But to become a strong player, you need sufficient preparation. First, you must exercise your body and temper your will, and you must also learn knowledge in various subjects and arm your mind."
"I can do it!" the child said eagerly, "I am among the top ten in the class every time I take the test!"
"That's far from enough." Xu Huo shook his head seriously, "There are other requirements."
Tongtong asked hurriedly: "What's the request?"
Xu Huo took a head of garlic, broke it in half and put half of it in his hand, "Before you become a powerful player, you must first learn to do housework."
Ambition was put on the back burner at this moment. In front of the housework, the child squatted by the trash can and started peeling garlic.
Xu Huo also helped from time to time, but Ms. Yu saw that he would take out the communication device after a while, so she couldn't help but said: "If you have anything to do, go ahead and get busy. There isn't much going on here anyway."
"Just replying to the New Year message." He said, "I don't know if anyone will come to my door tonight."
"Probably not." Ms. Yu said uncertainly: "The community has issued a notice in advance. Residents will celebrate the New Year on the spot and cannot return to their hometowns or bring in relatives."
"We'll find out later." Xu Huo smiled slightly.
At Ms. Fang's urging, the family finally had New Year's Eve dinner before dark. After dinner, Tang Guangbo took Ms. Fang and left. Before leaving, except for asking Xu Huoduo to come back and see Ms. Fang, he did not do anything else.
He didn't talk about it, nor did he mention anything about Tingcheng.
Xu Huo sent them to the underground parking lot and watched the car drive away before turning back upstairs.
In the living room, Father Xu and Ms. Yu have already changed their clothes and plan to take Tongtong downstairs for a walk. The residents in the community have arranged a small lantern party. People who are not willing to watch TV programs can join in the fun while it is still early.
"Don't go downstairs tonight." Xu Huo said, "You can just watch TV at home."
The whole family got ready, looked at each other, and finally the old man spoke, and they were all watching TV in the living room.
Tongtong originally wanted to be stubborn, but when he saw that the smile on Xu Huo's face had disappeared, he had no choice but to sit down on the sofa.
Xu Huo is also in the living room.
Festive music was playing on the TV, and the sky outside was quickly covered in darkness. The damp and cold fog gradually eroded the residential buildings, and everything above the fifth floor was soaked in thick water vapor.
The view is gradually blocked. From upstairs, it is almost impossible to see the scenery downstairs in the community clearly. You can only barely see a few blackened tree shadows - this is only close up, don't even think about places farther away, even the lights can't be seen clearly.
Vaguely.
There has been no sound of people downstairs for a long time, and many people can't even hear the sound of the TV in their homes.
At the same time, the messages on Xu Huo's communication device came more and more frequently.
"Did something happen?" Father Xu asked anxiously.
"It's not a big deal." Xu Huo stood up, "Grandpa, dad, you guys are watching TV at home, I'll go out."
The whole family became nervous. The old man tightened his grip on the water glass in his hand and warned, "Be careful."
Xu Huo went back upstairs, opened his door, stepped in and went downstairs.
At this time, some players who had returned to the community to celebrate the New Year had already gone downstairs. Occasionally there were people standing in the corridors, trees or street lamps of the community. Players from the Special Defense Department who were responsible for security issues also showed up outside the community. The command team leader communicated through the communication
Yi informs all players:
"Keep the door safe, not a single mouse can come in!"
