Dereliction of duty · 90 years in the new calendar

For some reason, Lord Zolf invited himself to spend the night at their house tonight.

After informing Mr. Sui of this matter, he was obviously opposed, but he hesitated for a moment and agreed verbally.

It was only dusk when I got off work, and I had some free time.

The cats in the homes of the two bosses became the best companions during this period.

Zolf: Ah, I feel like this kid is easy to get along with.

Flo: ...I became addicted without realizing it.

Zolf: Indeed.

I have two of them, so I know what you mean.

Flo: Two?

Flo looked around the room suspiciously, except for the one who was lying on his lap, he didn't see another cat directly, and the food bowl on the ground was only a single serving.

But I don't want this person to have a smirk on his face, as if his stomach is full of bad ideas.

...Flo's mind was spinning quickly, and after realizing who he was talking about, he interrupted hurriedly, coughed twice and said that I got it.

Consistent with the previous statement, the cat did not return home until after nightfall.

There are others behind him.

Zolf: Good evening.

He was the first to go to the door to meet him, and Zolf naturally took the heavy object from his hand.

Flo bounced off the couch in astonishment after seeing the extra face clearly.The cat, also overwhelmed by the sudden movement, finally walked impatiently into the house, looking for another attractive place.

Flo: (That's right...I mentioned it during the day...Haha.)

(Isn't it normal to see him now... There was clearly a foreshadowing.)

Xus: So tired.

I'm afraid I've done a month's worth of walking today—eh, Flo?

Flo: Evening... good evening, Master Xus.

Brother... also, good evening.

Of course, the title "brother" has nothing to do with him.

It was only a few years ago, when I saw him for the first time, because there was still a Sui in the middle, so I postponed it, and I called him that.

If the eldest brother recognized the relationship between the two back then, maybe this name would be more natural.

Vein: You... ah, Flood, long time no see.

Compared with the previous few years, his attitude this time is very gentle. He used to get angry directly when he saw his face.

I don't know if it's because of the management of the family in the past few years (it is said that the elder brother took over the position "after Sui left" and has rarely contacted the family since then, and there are very few news.), he seems a lot more restrained, not So arrogant.

Vein: It was hard to wait for your invitation to the last banquet, but I was so ignorant, I'm really sorry.

Please allow me to sincerely apologize.

He bowed and bowed for a long time, until the people at the door couldn't stand it anymore and forced him to get up.

It's not a problem to stand at the door, and it was hard to persuade him to come in.

The posture of this person sitting upright makes people uncomfortable. After all, the two nominal elders have never asked anyone to strictly abide by the rules.

Vein: Flood...

He... is he doing well now?

Flo: Please don't worry, it's fine.

There is nothing special to say, just living a normal life.

Vein: Is that so...

He felt a little pain, and lowered his head in thought.He clasped his hands together very hard, and looked closely as if shaking.

He clenched his teeth again, and his breath became short of breath -- he even wanted to cry.

Xus: Well, no matter how old you are, if you want to cry, you can just cry, or you can bear it until no one can see it.

Master Xus hearty voice was of great help at this time.He smiled lightly, and said that since the number of people has reached this level, more preparations must be made for today's dinner.

As he spoke, he picked up the two people who were in an awkward atmosphere on the sofa, pushed and pulled them, and asked them to go to the kitchen to do something.

Zolf: Huh?what about me?

Xus: You just...

Just... let me think about it, go drink the wind.

Hallway, please.

Zolf: Eeeeeee!

Now it was Lord Zolf's turn to suffer.He walked to the door, looked back pitifully and begged:

Zolf: The corridor is too much...is this okay?

Xus: If you promise not to disturb, yes.

After confirming that this person who can easily lose control will not bother him again, Master Xus smiled and put it away, but was worried and relieved:

Xus: I didn't expect you to come here, sorry.

If I knew, I could at least say hello to you all in advance.

Flo: It's okay...you don't apologize.

After entering the dining room, the eldest brother took a few steps to the corner, covered his head with one hand and covered his stomach with the other, and hid between the cracks in the wall and sobbed softly.

It feels like this state...it would be better to leave him alone for a while.

Trying to go further away, Flo asked in a low voice:

Flo: Well, why?He will come here.

Xus: Something happened at home.

Ah, don't worry, it's not a big deal.

If it's a big family, there will always be people who refuse to accept it every once in a while. If you can't handle this well, you won't be qualified to be the head of the family.

Should you trust your "big brother"?

Flo: I see...

Xus: ...

you look calm

Flo: Eh, what else?

Although I'm not very good at dealing with him... I don't have any hatred.

Xus: When talking to him during the day.

He kept mentioning the two of you, as if he felt guilty.

... It's just that I didn't expect him to cry. I was a little surprised.

Flo: In my mind...

The eldest brother is quite strong, he is the handsome and mighty type.

in fact.

Although it's called that...

Flo and Vein were born in the same year, even, he is half a month older than this brother.