"I've started the video call," Gu Xiao finally spoke up, announcing this before reaching to turn on his computer.
"..." Qin Youbei paused in surprise.
"Want to join me on the video call with Grandma?" Gu Xiao said as he made a move to swivel the computer around, aiming the camera at Qin Youbei.
Qin Youbei braced herself against the table and, with a swift and stylish leap, "plop"—she landed behind the sofa.
Her movements were smooth and fluid like running water as she hid behind the sofa, her body stiff as a rock, looking utterly startled.
Gu Xiao chuckled, visibly delighted.
After a while, Qin Youbei sensed something was amiss, and a pair of resentful eyes peeked out from behind the armrest, "You didn't start the video call."
Gu Xiao continued to laugh, deeply and joyfully—it had been a long time since he had felt this happy.
Qin Youbei stood up, grinding her teeth: "You tricked me!"
Gu Xiao raised an eyebrow, still smiling, and lazily opened the documents in front of him.
