The door of the research institute was rarely closed, Xu Yi walked in directly, and saw Akali sitting cross-legged on the floor of the living room, folding the clothes stacked next to him and putting them into a package next to him.

Looking at this, it should be packing your luggage.

Sensing that someone was walking in, Akali immediately stretched out her hand to him as soon as she looked up and saw Xu Yi.

"Lord, give me the money, I'm waiting for the money to come home. ”

Xu Yi smiled, took out a money bag that had been prepared a long time ago from his arms and threw it over.

Akali took the money bag, only to feel a sinking in her hand, opened the money bag and poured the gold coins inside to the ground, and after counting them carefully, she couldn't help but be surprised: "Seventy-six gold coins?

At this time, Evita, who heard the movement upstairs, came down the stairs, and beside her was Steele, who had come to see them off today.

Hearing the number reported by Akali, even the always quiet Evita was taken aback: "President, why are there so many?"

Steele wasn't surprised, just smiled at Evita and Akali.

"In addition to the twenty-six gold coins from last month and this month combined, there are fifty gold coins for your year-end bonus. Xu also explained.

"Year-end bonus?" Evita and Akali looked at each other, their expressions a little inexplicable. "What does that mean?"

"It's literal. At the end of the year, in order to reward you for your hard work throughout the year, you will be given some extra bonuses. Xu Yi replied. "In view of the excellent work of the two of you, and in order to show the importance of researchers, the Chamber of Commerce has decided to give you a year-end bonus that is higher than that of ordinary employees. Finalized at fifty gold coins. How's it going?

"Of course I am satisfied. Akali jumped up from the ground, grabbed one of Xu Yi's arms and shook it vigorously. "Grow up. I love you so much! I took so much money home for the New Year at once, my parents will definitely be happy when they find out!"

"That's really going to congratulate you. Xu Yi quietly pulled out his arm. He took out two other money bags from his bosom and handed them to Evita and Steele.

Evita took the purse and whispered thank you, but didn't open it to count.

Steele put the money bag directly into his small bag, and didn't say anything special.

Seeing that Akali was putting the gold coins on the ground back into the money bag, Xu Yi suddenly said, "By the way, there is one more thing I want to inform you in advance. Starting next year, the basic salary of the three of you will be increased once, from the current fifteen gold coins a month to twenty-five gold coins. ”

"Huh?" the three of them looked at Xu Yi in surprise.

Akali couldn't help but say, "You have improved so much all at once, Lord Grower, have you suddenly become rich?"

"I've been making a fortune for more than half a year, okay?" Xu Yibai glanced at her. "What? Give you a raise. If you don't want to, I'll give Evita and Steele a boost, and you'll leave it as it is, okay?"

"Don't, I'm very willing!" Akali hurriedly waved her hand and begged repeatedly, "Lord, I just said it casually, don't take it seriously." ”

Xu Yi snorted lightly, looked left and right, and asked, "Haven't you packed your luggage yet?" It's late now, if you don't hurry up." But I won't be able to catch up with the carriage. ”

Evita sighed and glanced at Akali, "If it weren't for Akali, we would have cleaned it up a long time ago." ”

"It's too much trouble to find. Akali muttered, speeding up her movements.

The girl packs her things. Xu Yi was naturally not convenient to stay for a long time, and after saying a few words to the two of them wishing a smooth wind on the road, he took his leave and planned to leave.

Haven't reached the gate yet. Steele stopped him.

"Xu Yi, do you plan to go home after the holiday?"

"Go home?" Xu Yi was stunned. "Back to what?"

"Go back to your own home. Steele asked as a matter of course. "I remember you're not from Bonta, right? Of course, I have to go back to my hometown. Speaking of which, I've never heard you mention your hometown, but where is your hometown?"

Hear Steele's question. Evita and Akali also stopped what they were doing and looked at them curiously.

"Hometown?" Xu Yi silently read the word twice, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

His hometown is not in this world at all, how can he go back?

Looking at the curious eyes of the three of them, Xu Yi shook his head and sighed: "My hometown can't go back now, so I will stay here for the New Year." ”

"Can't go back?" The three of them became even more curious, and Akali immediately asked, "Lord, what does it mean that you can't go back? Is it because your hometown has been destroyed? Or is it because you were actually kicked out?"

"Akali!" Evita snapped a rare snort, glaring at Akali fiercely.

Akali immediately came to her senses, stuck out her tongue, and whispered, "Lord Grown, I'm just curious, I don't mean anything else, don't get me wrong." ”

Xu Yi smiled and shook his head: "It's nothing." But don't ask me where my hometown is, I'm reluctant to bring it up. ”

Akali immediately nodded obediently.

Although Xu Yi still had a smile on his face, Evita clearly saw the deep melancholy hidden under Xu Yi's smile, and seeing the sadness revealed in Xu Yi's eyes, Evita couldn't help but feel a pain in her heart.

This elder, who seems to be extremely confident at all times and doesn't seem to be knocked down by anything, turns out to have such a weak side.

In an instant, Evita had the urge to hold Xu Yi in her arms and comfort him softly.

Evita was still impulsive, but Steele went straight to action.

Under the surprised gazes of Evita and Akali, Steele stepped forward, opened his arms and gently hugged Xu Yi, and said softly: "If you don't want to say it, don't say it, we won't ask in the future." ”

Xu Yi was startled by Steele's sudden hug, and felt the aroma emanating from Steele's body, and his body stiffened at first. Then he relaxed and said with a smile: "It's not so strict." You don't have to worry about it. ”

Steele hugged her and let go immediately, judging by her slightly stiff movements and the flush on her face. In fact, she was also a little nervous.

There was an eerie silence in the room, and after a moment, Steele sorted out the expression on his face and asked, "Since you are still here for the New Year, it would be better." If you don't have anywhere else to go, why don't you come to my house for the New Year? During the Chinese New Year, my parents will also come back, plus my grandfather and me, and the family is very lively. If you come, it's even more lively. Grandpa has always liked you. He's wanted to invite you to my house for a long time. And I'm sure Mom and Dad will like you when they see you. Are you coming?"

Looking at Steele's expectant eyes, Xu Yi thought about it, but shook his head: "I'm afraid I'm going to live up to your kindness." Although I will stay for the Chinese New Year, there is still work to be done. Because I promised Annis to go to them once this year. This trip may take a while, and the vacation will be over when you return. ”

"Anisi?" Steele's face had just shown a look of disappointment, and before he could speak, Akali preemptively shouted, "Elder, this Janis...... It should be a girl, right?"

"Hmm. It's indeed a girl, what's wrong?" Xu Yi nodded and asked rhetorically.

"What's wrong? You're asking what's wrong!" Akali raised her voice, looking angry. "Steele has already invited you to her house for the New Year, and will introduce you to her parents. And then you're going to reject her just to go to another girl! Grown, you're too careful!"

Xu was also a little inexplicable: "Flower heart, why am I flower heart?"

"Yes, I will grow. I really misread you. I thought you were a good man, but I liked you a lot. I can't believe you are such a person. I ......"

Akali never said anything more, but was tightly covered by Evita and Steele.

Seeing Akali's angry expression and Steele's embarrassed flushed face. No matter how sluggish Xu Yi was, he came to his senses, and said with a smile: "Akali, you misunderstood." I went to Yanis because of work, and Steele knows about it, don't you say, Steele?"

Steele nodded, humming, but there was still a clear hint of loss in his expression.

Akali stopped struggling and looked at Steele with a puzzled expression, as if she didn't understand why she was reacting this way.

Xu Yi shook his head, thinking that these little girls were really sensitive and changeable, and it was too difficult to deal with.

After thinking about it, Xu Yi said to Steele: "If the work is done smoothly and I come back a little earlier, I will go to your house to visit." At the very least, I'm going to send New Year's greetings to your grandfather, right? Of course, it would be nice to be able to meet your parents. I'm curious about what kind of parents give birth to a beautiful girl like you. ”

Steele's pretty face instantly turned a little redder, and Evita and Akali looked at Xu Yi in surprise, surprised that he would say such a thing.

Akali pulled away the hands of the two of them covering her mouth, and couldn't help but say, "Lord, I thought you were just a piece of wood at all, and you wouldn't say anything to compliment girls." ”

Xu Yi laughed, "This is not a compliment, but the truth." You see, I'm also curious about what kind of parents would give birth to a girl like you, Akali, who is so active and curious. ”

"It's not a compliment...... "Akali glared at Xu Yi angrily.

Xu Yi smiled again, clapped his hands and said, "Okay, you guys still don't mess around with me here." Time is running out, so hurry up and pack your bags and get ready to go. By the way, I would like to say Happy New Year to your parents on my behalf, and thank their wonderful daughter for her outstanding contribution to our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. ”

Evita and Akali answered, and turned together to help Akali pack her belongings.

Steele watched Xu Yi leave the gate, and suddenly shouted, "Xu Yi, I'm going too!"

"Huh?" Xu Yi turned his head in amazement. "Where are you going?"

"Yanis there!"

Once again, Evita and Akali involuntarily stopped their movements and looked at Steele in amazement.

Xu Yi looked at Steele's serious expression and couldn't help but knock his head with a headache.

What are these little girls thinking? (To be continued......